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It was understood the letter would be referred to the Crest Dri.vt-' Corom Neighborhood Assoc~iation and that staff would notify Mr. Gius1.:ina 9/3/75 of the referral. Affirm ~Jntme~_Procedure, Boards and Commissions - Councilman Murray distributed e R. a rev.ision of his proposal for citizen participation which would standardize appointment procedures as much as possible and heighten publ~ic awareness of opportunities for citizen involvement in city government. Corom It was understood the revised proposal would be an item for 9/3/75 discussion at the September 10 committee-of-the-whole meeting. Affirm S. Joint Session with Planning Commission was scheduled for 12:00 noon on September 15 for discussion of R-2 PD zoning on Country Club Plaza development north of Cal Young Road between Willakenzie and Coburg and west of Willakenzie. Corom 9/3/75 The scheduled date was agreeable with Council members present. Affirm T. ~outh Rights Commission - Copies of proposal for a Youth Rights Commission were previously furnished to Council members. The proposed Commission would serve people between the ages of 13 and 18 years in an advocacy role and give them advice in areas of education, employment, government, justice, etc. In response to questioning from Councilwoman Beal, Sally Meek, speaking for the Youth Planning Committee presenting the proposal, explained the nature of the proposed commission, that it grew out of an LCOG-sponsored Youth Services Systems Design Study to determine problem areas in youth services in Lane County. She said the primary purpose was to provide a way for youth advocacy for youth rather than adult advocacy for youth, and to provide a legitimate role for young people in governmen t . The Commission would hear individual complaints and problems, act in e an advisory capacity, and make ,recommendations for services or changes in exist- ing services felt needed in the community. This proposal would cover a commission for the city only with the idea that there would be involvement with the county in terms of exchange of information with commissions in other cities throughout the county. Councilman Murray concurred in the need for .some kind of formal structure involving young people's needs and services. He was familiar with the LCOG study mentioned and commented that it envisioned some kind of youth services board but on a much broader basis than that presented here. It anticipated a body that would function in a co-ordinating role, synchronizing youth services, at the same time fulfilling an advocacy role leading perhaps to a youth rights commission. He felt this proposal was only a portion of the entire program and that the ideal approach was through the county. Ms. Meek thought the proposal for a youth services council was too broad, that a specific body was needed to deal specifically with local youth having problems and needing information. She didn't think it should be involved with ,those providing the services, it would fulfill a purely advocacy role rather than .an inter-relating function. Joan Kalvaledge, special projects co-ordinator for School District 4J and former teacher, said she was surprised at the numbers of young people looking for youth serviceshand upon finding those services then saw the need for co-operation be- .tween the various ones existing. She said, however, the concerns expressed by youth remain unaddressed. They pArticularly want more of a chance for direct in- put about their needs, she said, and to provide that input themselves in roles where their expe1.-tise was clearly acknol'lleoged. e Councilman Keller asked if the intent of the proposal was for youth to become in- volved on the various agencies' boards as well as having a youth commission. Also, whether the proposed commission was seen as a part of the Human Rights Commission or.as a separate body. Ms. Meek answered that there was obvious need for input to 9/8/75 - 18 50''=,