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,- Jane Alward, 2100 Madison Street, stated that she was speaking for the Eugene -- Commlssion for the Rights of the Disabled. She said she had previously testified before the City Council and the Planning Commission on the document. She said the Community Goals and Policies document did not include any mention of access for the handicapped or any consideration for those individuals in employment. She stressed that the issue of accessibility must be emphasized as part of the City's efforts to make the city attractive to businessess and consumers. David Oaks, 458 West 12th Avenue, said he favored the prohibition of nuclear weapons or components manufacture in Eugene as recommended in Suggested Action 2.4 on page 10 of the June draft. He stated that he was part of the Political Action for Lasting Security group which had been canvassing the area in support of a nuclear freeze. He said wide support existed for the freeze, and he stressed the importance of that issue. Referring to Women in the Resistance and the Holocaust, he said the mass genocide addressed in the book was similar to what would occur with each use of a nuclear bomb. He mentioned that all portions of the world would be affected by the use of nuclear weapons and possible creation of a "nuclear winter." He felt that banning nuclear weapons would be a step forward in the process toward peace. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the testimony given by Dr. Love and Ms. Cogswell, Ms. Decker stated that staff had contacted the Natural Heritage Data Base group and the Lane Council of Governments staff on the M~tro Plan language addressing the issue. She said that elected officials in the development of the Metro Plan -- had discussed the language but were unable to agree on a specific list to be referenced, hence- the reference to a "legally adopted state-wide li st." She said the list mentioned by Dr. Love was used by several State agencies but had not been adopted by the State and could be superseded in the future. She sai d staff was concerned that referencing a specific list in an adopted policy statement would be a liability. As alternatives, she said the council could direct staff to present information on the Oregon Natural Heritage Data Base List for local adoption, direct staff to present that list for consideration during the Metro Plan Mid-Period Review, or develop a suggested action which made specific reference to that list. Addressing Ms. Brown's comments on the prohibition of nuclear weapons and components manufacture and the testimony on representation to City boards and commissions, she said staff did not have any additional comments. Referring to Mr. Miller's testimony on Goal 4, Ms. Decker said the cDuncil had previously felt that the first sentence addressed the balancing issue and that the second sentence was merely further explanation. Responding to the questions raised by Ms. Alward concerning accessibility, she said that Goal 11 as added by the conference and Policy 2.0 on page 23 both addressed this issue. As a means of facilitating the process, Councilor Obie suggested that a motion be made to adopt the resolution and then individual councilors could make motions to amend the resolution. -- MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 10, 1984 Page 4