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S.B.523 - Proposes a uniform statewide bus_iness tax law suhject, of course, to local option. The law would make it impossible for any city to adopt a law that did not. follow the general lines proposed in the new bill. We recommend opposing this law be~ cause it is an intrusion on local taxing laws and we are not convinced that the proposed uniform law is workable. - Councilwoman Beal reported that Councilman Williams would not be able to continue on the subcommittee since his assuming the presidency of the League of Oregon Cities. She asked for appointment of a replacemen~. Mrs. Beal also announced that the sub- committee would meet at 3:30 p.m. each Monday, rather than 4:00 p.m. Comm Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Murray to adopt the report as presented. 3/l9/75 Motion carried unanimously. Affirm Q. U.S.Supreme Court Decision re: Little Rock, Arkansas case was brought up by Council- man Bradley wherein it was ruled that school board members were held personally liable for depriving students of their constitutional rights. Mr. Bradley asked whether that decision was applicable to the city and if so whether the issue of liabil- ity insurance should again be addressed. It was understood the city attorney would Comm review the ruling and bring back an opinion. 3/19/75 Affirm R.Smoking at Public Meetings - Councilwoman Shirey said she had contact from a nonsmok~ng group asking for time on the Council's agenda to discuss a smoking ban in public meet- ings in public buildings. It was understood staff would schedule time for the subject at a future committee meeting. Comm 3/19/75 S.Committee-of-the-Who1e Meeti~g Place was discussed. Some Council members preferred Affirm the International King's Table in the Oakway Mall and others favored meeting again on a regular schedule at the Eugene Hotel. e Councilman Haws suggesting setting a limit on the period of time meetings would be held at the King's Table if that place was chosen - three or six months - to give the opportunity for chang~ if it was desired. Councilwoman Beal suggested some sort of sign designating the King's Table as the Council's meeting place for those un- familiar with the area. There was some discussion with regard to possibility of different table and audience chair arrangements at the Eugene Hotel for better acoustics. However, it was explained that the nature of the room and serving facili- ties precluded any improvement. Manager noted that the cost at the King's Table was less on the average, and that the menu could be varied if des.ired. Comm 3/lfJ/75 Affirm An informal poll of the Counc~l showed four in favor of meeting at the King's Table and two in favor of the Eugene Hotel. The Chair rules, with no objections, that committee meetings would be held at the King's Table for the next six months. T. Budget and Service Reductions - Copies of memos dated March 17, 1975 with at- tachments were distributed setting out proposed reductions in personnel and effect by departments for the purpose of having a balanced budget forol~75~76. Manager-expla.ined the proposal would make a reduction of about 43 pos~t~ons, but because of attrition and transfers there probably would not be more than 15 layoffs between now and July l. It was understood that if Council members wished discussion of the proposal, it could be scheduled at a future meeting. Comm 3/19/75 Affirm . o 0 h duled for March 31,1975,7:30 p.m., Council/Regional Sewer Commiss~on meet~ng, sc e u. . 0 0 f t between Eugene, Springfield, at the Springf~eld Ut~l~ty Board. Copies 0 agreemen . and Lane County were previously distributed to Council members .w~th r~~a~d ~ode develo ment of a regional sewer system. Manager said the meet~ng w~u . ~nc u member~ of Eugene and Springfield councils and the Lane Count~ comm~ss~oners 0 in an attempt to get direction on the implementation of a reg~onal s:wer systemd o od 0 to the metropolitan area and to un~ncorporate plan wh~ch would prov~ e serv~ces 145>. . . 3/24/75 - 15