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e gested pointing out to the committee at the hedri!l(! th<11 .:here was not sufficient data available on which to determine the source of poil; r-ion. Perhaps stopping all traffic in an alert situation would not abate UI.. ,;(lllution which could be coming from other sources, that until chemical In[orm<1Lion was accumulated to de- termine the source of pollution there would be .'lJ benefit from closing the freeways. Councilman Williams thought the approach of closing the entire Willamette Valley was appropriate but he felt it should be a "graduated" response rather than the "sudden death" situation proposed by this legislation. And Mayor Anderson thought there should be more involvement of local officials in drafting the terms of the bill, or at least consultation. There were no objections to Mrs. Beal's drafting testimony to be presented at the committee hearing on May 5. Councilwoman Beal reviewed the legislative subcommittee recommendations, noting the substantial changes in H.B.2607 (open meetings law). Councilman Williams thought the bill should be opposed and citl'd the effect it would have on Eugene's current situation in selecting a cittl manager. He said anyone currently having a job would not apply if the law required open meetings during the selection process. Those types of things should be protect~d from full public disclosure, he said, although perhaps not from press attendance. Councliman Haws recognized the si tuat.ion in selecting the ci ty manager and the reason for applicants' desiring confidentiality, but he could see no reason for "secrecy" in selecting persons to fill vacancies on the city's boards and commissions. He said also he was in favor of collective bargaining negotiations being open to the public. e Mr. Williams moved currently drafted. voting aye, except seconded by Mr. Keller to oppose H.B.2607 as Motion carried, all council members present Councilman Haws voting no. Comm 4/30/75 Approve G. Public Hearing Schedule, Arterial Street Projects - Copies of memo listing proposed schedule of public hearings on public works projects were distributed to Council members with agenda. Public works department suggested special Council meeting on May 19, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. for public hearing on improvement to Barger Drive, Roya.l Avenue, Chambers Street, and Hawkins Lane. Also proposed was joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Council on June 23, 1975 _ 12:00 noon - for presentation of 30th and Hi.lyard intersection and the West Amazon transportation study, including staff response to the League of Women Voters' letter concerning factors to be considered in the West Amazon environ- mental impact statement. It was assumed that no public hearings would be re- quired on the 29th and Willamotte intersection project or 11th Avenue improvement from Seneca to Bailey Hill Road other than the normal public hearing at time of contract award. There is the potential for hearings on areas designated for bus stops, on-street parking in relation to bike lanes, and speed zones set by the State Speed Control Board. Councilman Haws noted that several people had inquired of him whether the 29th .and Willamette project could be stopped. Assistant Manager explained prior Council commitment for acquisition of right-Of-way and engineering design work. Also that the Council at time of hearing on contract award could reject bids. However, he suggested that staff should have some direction if that is intended because of the expenditures now being made to acquire right-of-way. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to schedule special Council meeting on May 19 as proposed. Motion carried unanimously. Corrun 4/30/75 Approve e Councilman Murray a~ked what environmental impact there would be should the West Amazon arterial proj~ct not be approved. He wondered if the impact of doing nothing could be discussed at the Counci/Commission joint meeting. The public works director explained that was one of the required options. 5/12/75 - 15 2"0 '