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the various agencies, but this proposal was for a youth commission simply to con- sider problems of young people running into discrimination because of their age or having other problems not necessarily dealt with by service agencies. She said e they would like to see a youth rights commission fully recognized with the power to speak directly to the Council. However, she recognized the request for a women's commission now before the Council and said they didn't want to cloud that issue. Councilman Keller thought that since the proposal came out of an LCOG study which had not been distributed to the Council, the youth committee should get that informa- tion to Council members before a decision was made. He also fel t the question of where such a commission would fit in with the Human Rights Commission would be an important consideration to be decided. Ms. Meek said the study was officially termed a "staff report." She said they had one copy but had been unable to obtain more. However, that was on.ly one documentation of the need for the commission, she said, and other needs - discrimination, etc. - should also be considered. Councilman Murray suggested that staff obtain copies of the report from LCOG for distribution to Council members and postponement of further discussion until that information was available. Councilman Bradley supported the idea of a youth commission but favored postponement until it could be discussed in the broader concept of the Human Rights Commission and whether a women's commission would be a part of that structure. Councilman williams agreed. Councilwoman Beal thought there would be legal implications. She noted the human rights ordinance at this time did not involve discrimination on the basis of age. She wondered if this proposed group was to be concerned about general problems of young people without the force of law. Ms. Meek said the fact tha t the ordinance didn't cover age showed the need for an advocacy board. She said she hoped their group would be a' part of the discussion of the "larger issue," that they wanted input with regard to the structure of the Human Rights Commission. Councilman e Murray said there would be that opportunity because of the anticipated public hearings before the Counc.i 1 when the committee work on the proposed women's commission was finalized. He urged the young people not to become discouraged because he felt the Council was wanting to discuss other things relating to the overall issue rather than taking this separately. Also, there was the desire to have the information from LCOG on the study. Councilwomen Beal and Shirey commented that presentation of the proposal now was extremely timely, that it could be considered in the overall Human Rights Commission discussion when recommendation on the women's commission came back to the Council. They assured the young people that the issue would not be "shelved." Councilman Murray suggested that Ms. Meek keep in contact with staff to determine when the issue would come up for discussion. Councilman Bradley suggested contact with Salem with regard to the youth commission in that city. It was understood staff would obtain the Youth Services Systems Design. Corom Study from LCOG for distribution to Council members and that the pro- 9/3/75 ,posal would be back for discussion when that information was available Affirm and when a recommendation on the overall HUmBn Rights Commission structure was ready. u.S~eed Bump Policy - Copies of information with regard to use of speed bumps on .c~t~ streets to reduce traffic speeds were previously furnished to Council members. It ~ncluded an 9bstract and conclusions from a San Jose, California report "A Study of Speed Bumps,!' letter from Smith & Crakes (7/9/75) concerning the city's liability should speed bumps be installed, and opinion from city attorney's office with regard ~ to the city's authority to install speed bumps and probable liability in connection - wi th their use. Mr. Keller moved second by Mr. Williams that the item be placed on file Corom (in recognition of the negative information provided). 9/3/75 File S07 9/8175 - 19