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e e e state requirements were involved regarding the right of initiative and referendum and the implementation of the ordinance. Mr. Gleason added that staff would prepare a memorandum to Mr. Holmer addressing the issue. CB 2748--an ordinance concerning Municipal Court; amending Sections 2.775 and 2.1990 of the Eugene Code, 1971; adding Sections 2.811 and 2.1995 to that code; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 2748 was. read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, ~econded and given final passage. voting aye, the bill was 19252). by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved Roll call vote; all councilors present declared passed (and became Ordinance No. VIII. CULTURAL AND LEISURE PLAN UPDATE (memo, background information distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Mary Winston of Parks and Recreation presented the staff report, stating that the council had requested to be kept informed of the progress of the plan. She stated that the Culture and Leisure Planning Team, an ongoing group of approximately 40 individuals, had been meeting in two work groups since January, spending in excess of 780 hours in developing a draft Goal and Policies. She stated that the Culture and Leisure Planning Team had developed the Cultural/Leisure Goal for the Community Goals and Policies, that goal also being the goal used for the Culture and Leisure Plan. She said the two work groups were presently preparing proposals, these recommendations for action to be prioritized and agreed upon on June 12, after which time staff will complete the draft. She expected the draft to be presented to the City Council for adoption in late summer or early fall. Ms. Winston then introduced the chairpersons of the two work groups. Linda Devine, chairperson of the Arts Group, stated that her group had met over 15 times during the past five and one-half months. She said the individuals involved had developed into a cohesive group addressing the problems and oppor- tunities facing local artists. She felt that the cohesiveness will assist the group in implementing the Culture and Leisure Plan when adopted. She added that the group was also able to deal with major issues such as the residency issue in the Hult Center in an appropriate manner, addressing the concerns of the involved groups, and developing a working solution to the issue. She said the Arts group was working to eliminate problems and create a problem-solving group for the community. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 30, 1984 Page 5