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e - - . iCouncilman Keller asked if "religion" was pointed toward the Knights of Columbus, and Mrs. Anderson answered that it was a private club. She agreed that it raised a difficult question. William Wolfe stated that he was a member of the Elks and also a member of the Human Rights Commission and had found no conflict in belong- ing to both. Bob Edwards, Commission member, commented on the Comrndssion's reasons 'for excluding other than race from the affidavit. He said they felt outright discrimination because of race could be attacked first then more subtle types settled later. Councilman Williams felt that basing the affidavit upon race would be a moral state- :ment only and would not influence in any way the equal treatment desired. He re- peated his 90ntention that the affidavit if adopted should be based upon race, sex, and religion. Mayor Anderson 'emphasized that discriminatory practices should be faced on the basis of priority and that the real problem here is racial discrimination. Reli- gious and sex discrimination are not critical at this time. Councilman Hershner felt there should be some distinction between membership in a private club and the serving of minorities so far as premises are concerned. He said perhaps what should be sought is the elimination of discrimination in refus- ing to serve minorities brought to private clubs as guests rather than that of joining together in memberShip itself. Some discussion followed with regard to ;public accommodations vs private membership, privilege of State licensing of . private clubs wherein a profit is made, and irr~levancy of religion to this particular issue. Vote was taken on the amendment as stated. Motion defeated, Councilman Williams voting aye; Councilmen Beal, Campbell ,Keller, Murray, and Wood voting no; Council- men McDonald and Hershner abstaining. ~ Vote was taken on the main motion as stated. Motion carried, Councilmen Beal, Campbell, Keller, Murray, and Wood voting aye; Councilman Williams voting no; 'and Councilmen McDonald and Hershner abstaining. E. Room Tax Allocation Committee Report - Copies of the report were prevlousJ,.y distributed to Council members. It recommenaed: A. B. I, ' C. D. I E. F. Young Artists Competition Summe~ Workshop and Music Festival - University of Oregon Heinrich Schutz Festival - University of Oregon School of Music Committee for Community Ima~es - Requested $2500 Artist in Residence, Parks & Recreation - R~quested $5,017 Roll On Skating Rink - Requested $28,750 for feasibility study $ 200 2,500 2,500 Tabled Postponed Postponed Further action on Items D, E, and F is expected at the April meeting. At the request of Councilwoman Beal, it was agreed the report would be acted upon to give indication whether allocation was approved for the Heinrich Schutz Festival for the University School of Music, with the understanding action would not be official until the April 23, 1973 Council meeting. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to accept the report of the Room Tax Allocation Committee. Motion carried unanimously. F. Hearing Panel Report, April 16, 1973, for Council consideration of recommendation to levy assessments as proposed. No written protests were received and no requests to be heard. G.. Legislation, Amendment to Federal Aid Highway Act - Council support was re- quested for Congressman Glenn Anderson's amendment to the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973 which would allow $700 million in urban system funds from the Highway Trust ,Fund to be used for either bus or rail capital programs. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to support the Anderson amendment. Motion carried unanimously'. ~, , . __ ..~_.._~.~ __.__."_ '-__0' . __.._.. - -..-. ~.._. ... H. Transfer Jail Operation, City to County - Assistant Manager explained agreement at staff level on. transfer of jail operation from Ci ty to Lane County, as set forth in memo previously distributed to Council members. He said County Commissio~ers and County Budget Committee favor having supervision of the jail because the County pays the larger portion of operating costs. And Sheriff Burks feels its super vi _ sion is his legal responsibility. The agreement for transfer was based on the recommendation that (1) the present 50/50 sharing of capital costs continue; .J...?L~h~ pr..esent c1assifict'.ti:J]'1 of p::isoners as "city" or "county" continue; . ' Comm 4/11/73 Approve Comm 4/11/73 Approve Comm 4/11/73 Approve Comm 4/11/73 Approve ,1., 4/30/73 - 7