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no objection to changing boundaries so long as people can be kept from the central business district or more densely populated areas in an emergency situation. '. Councilwoman Beal said the only thing that is urgent is that adoption of a Plan is required by the DEQ to meet their requirements under the Federal Clean Air Act. She felt failure to adopt the Plan might have an adverse effect upon Federal furining. DEQ thinks all metropolitan areas ShQuld have a plan of this type in the event of severe accumulation in the entire Valley. She said boundaries were drawn to fit the traffic design for ease of vehicular movement out of the areas where concentration of emissions is apt to occur. Manager said it is'his under- standing the DEQ has given until the end of January to comply. He suggested adoption of the Plan at this time with the understanding that amendments to boundaries could be made at any time. Councilman Williams added that chances of traffic's being diverted to Washington and Jefferson are extremely slim in view of past experience with particulate parts per million in this area. E. ,Resolution, Equal Rights Amendment - Copies of resolution urging ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution (SJR 4) were previously di stributed to Council members. Mrs. Lois Martin, 1675 Moss Street, s ai d some opposition to ratification of the amendment seems to be developing. She urged action to adopt the resolution at this time to enable representatives of women's ,groups in Eugene to present it at a House hearing in Salem later in the day, 'and at a Senate hearing on January 22. Bob Edwards, chairman of the Human Rights, commission, said the Commission fully supports ratification of the amendment. . : Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Motion car- ~ried unanimously. Comm 1/17/73 Approve Councilwoman Bea1 asked that the staff send an official copy of the resolution ,after its formal adoption at the January 22 Council meeting to Jason Boe, president of the Senate, and Richard Eymann, speaker of the House. Mrs. Bea1 said many people have expressed a deep commitment to equal rights and ,have worked to obtain rights which would be granted under this amendment. Oregon, she continued" has been a leader in the field of equal rights and for that reason should feel the responsibility for obtaining many rights and privileges enjoyed here for those in other states where legalities prevent enjoyment of freedoms and equa1i ties under the law. She added that the Lane County Com- missioners have unanimously adopted a similar resolution. Mayor Anderson 'added his endorsement. I i, F. Policy Statement, Field Burning - Councilwoman Bea1 distributed copies of a 'suggested policy statement with regard to field burning. She read the state- : ment and said the first hearing on H.B. 5042, relating to financial administra- :tion of the Field Burning Committee, will be held January 18. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the policy statement. Motion cccried unanimously. Comm 1/17/73 Appr~ve e G. Resolution, Legislative Testimony-in behalf of City of Eugene - Copies <;If a proposed resolution prepared by Councilman Williams and with regard to Counoi1 approval of any testimony presented to the Legislature-on_behalf of the City jwere distributed to Council members. Mr. Williams explained that the Council in its last meeting on procedures was concerned with the manner in whicb testi- mony was presented by the City and/or related groups to the Oregon State \Legislature. It was the feeling that any testimony presented to the Legislature :in the name of the City should be approved by the Council. He suggested that ,copies of the resolution after adoption b~s~ll~_ to committee c~~iz:znen~ in~__ !Legisiatureto make them aware of the procedure which the Council feels should :be followed. -. Mrs. Beal wondered how views of a City board or commission could be presented ','to the Legislature when it has been approved by that board or commission and 'tiITE schedule prevents Council consideration. She asked whether views could 'be presented as those of a board or commission if it is made clear that the matter has not been before the Council. Mr. Williams pointed out that the : thesis of the resolution is that all boards and commissions act in an advisory i capaci ty to the Council, and for those bodies to speak before the Legislature ,on public policy prior to approval by the Council would go beyond the purpose "for which they were created. If a time schedule prevents Council approval :prior to presentation to the Legislature, members of boards and commissions jmay clearly present testimony as indi viduals. 'Councilman Hershner, referring to second resolution in the proposed document, \ :said there is nothing in that language which would infringe upon any individual's \ jright to go before legislative committees to testify so long as the testimony lis not held out to be the policy of the City itself. ',Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the resol'ution. :ried unanimously. Motion car- Comm 1/17/73 Approve 20 1/22/73 - 11