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x. Appoint~ent, Human Rights Commission - Mayor Anderson . announced the appointment; of Ms. Pat Johnstone, 4560 Fox Hollow Road, as a member of the Human Rights Commission for the term ending January 1, 1976. . Y. 'Planning Commission Background Material - Councllman Murray asked whether . Council members could be furnished with a packet of background material on 'zoning and other Planning Commission issues coming to the Council for considera- tion. It was understood the information would be furnished on an individual :basis to those Council members requesting it. . ._.. . ,-. ~... ~'. .+ ..:. ~ ., -'_.~1'-- .._.~--+- z. 'Alton Baker Park Hearing - Scheduled for this evening (May 2, 1973) at 7:30 :in the Council Chamber before the Lane County Commissioners. It was understood that the City's position with regard to road alignment (discussed in committee ,on April 25, 1973) would be presented at the hearing by Howard Bonnett, Plan- J}j.Eg_C<:>'1ll1!!~:;;!;;~9!l m~l}!ber .___..... __.' .__ __ _ __ ._.._,..~.o_ . _...._.... ....---_......___.._.._h AA. H.B.2853- Joint Operating Agencies bill which would set up an organization . through which pUblicly- and privately-'Owned utilities could acquire, maintain, and operate a wholesaling electric utility system. Subcommittee ~ook no posi- ,tion, feeling the proposed legislation was of utmost importance to the City , and should be discussed more fully. Mrs. Beal eneouraged other Council members: ,to attend a meeting of the subcommittee on May 7, 1973 at which time someone from the Ci ty Attorney's office will be present to apswer questions to develop information for further discussion. The meeting was not to be a public hear- ~.n~,. .~~~ those in_t_e..::!!~ed ..!:!3......<:.t..~.=-n,~i_r:<;1 .w.o~!a. bew~lcome ~..__.... . ., "'''':''-'"--'."" ~ BB. LCOG Information Meeting - Letter was received from Ken Omlid, chairman of the LCOG Board, suggesting a meeting of LCOG staff with the Council to discuss iLCOG's activi ties and manner of providing adequate information to each of its member agencies on LCOG programs, policies, and operations. It was und>2r- istood t;ime would be set aside on a committee agenda in the near future for this discussion. CC. 1st Avenue Ramps, WaShington/Jefferson Bridge - Copies of Highway Department staff report, wi th City staff input, were distributed to Council members for \ \ their information and study prior to the April 30, 1973 hearing. The report ' deals with proposed removal of access ramps at 1st Avenue upon opening of I-105\ .from WaShington/Jefferson Bridge to 6th and 7th Avenues. Highway Department 'staff people will be available in the Council Chamber on Monday, April 30, ibetween 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. and between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. with maps and :charts ~()_(3xplain and. give informatioTl.on.thefac~lity p'rior..._t:.().~l}.E!.l1~.~!.i.nff.~~ . DD.'~oston Marathon Victory, Jon Anderson - Councilman Keller mentioned watching a ihational television son, was introduced were offered to the :_w~ th Jon. EE. Improvement, Echo Hollow Road - Letter was noted from Robert D. Ri chmond of \ Anderson, Ri chmond & Owens, representing a number of residents of the Echo Holl()Vl:; Road area, concerning recent bid award for widening of that street and construc-. t 'tion of bicycle path. Reconsideration of the matter and further public hearing i was requested on the basis that the residents involved were not provided adequate\ .opportunity for hearing with regard to the design plan for the facility. Manager' : noted administrative hearing was held by staff in the neighborhood and public :hearing before the Council at time of bid award. Also, the contract was awarded, ;signed, and in the hands of the contractor. City Attorney advised that problems : would be encountered in renegotiating a contract and that; there is no legal reason : for reconsideration, this in view of warning by Mr. Richmond that writ of review ,might be sought. ! . .' ; Councilwoman Beal asked if something could be done about the parking area for ! Everyone's Market whi ch will be affected by the wi dening of the street. Publi c ..j Works Director explained that consideration is being given to a revocable permit ! to allow continued 'use of the parking area by the Market. It is public right- , of-way and will be used for the widening project. I ~Mayor Anderson suggested that utilities companies should be notified with regard '. to underground wiring on Echo Hollow. Glen Stadler, EWEB, said he would convey : that information to the Board. .i ..No_a..c:tion was taken. --""""-.--_.c___. ____.....----.__+______ ~.. Councilman Williams said he and Councilman Murray had talked with citizens area with regard to the proposed improvement of Echo Hollow Road and found in the adoption of a plan which did not provide parking along that street. Comm 4/25/73 Affirm Comm 4/25/73 Affirm Comm 5/2/73 Affirm Comm 5/2/73 Affirm Comm 5/9/73 Affirm Comm '4/25/73 File Comm 5/2/73 File Comm 5/2/73 in the Echo Hollow ther~ was hardship He said they left lSS 5/14/73 - 15