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-'~ Mr. Williams said he wondered if this type of group would be an appropriate one to come under the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Council. If that council is responsible for providing an overview, possibly some structural changes would need to be made. e Mr. Murray explained that, at the time the Human Rights Council was proposed and guidelines set out, it did not specify there would be a youth rights commission. Rather, it mentioned a youth advocacy group. That type of wording keeps the options open. Mr. Bradley, as well as Mr. Murray, indicated interest Comm in serving on any committee studying the formation of a youth rights group. 11-19-75 affirm L. Field Burning Program - Mayor Anderson stated it'has become evident to those concerned about the problems created from field burning that the program is going too slowly. Before the Trade and Economic Committee November 18, the field burning committee made a presentation indicating the budget for that committee will be down approximately one-third this year since only 181,000 acres were burned as against the predicted 234,000. A presentation will be made before the Emergency Board November 20 to hopefully secure Emergency Board funds. It is evident, said Mayor Anderson, that technical expertise as well as financial support will be needed to meet the challenges ahead. In that regard, he has spoken with field burning lobbyist Maradel Gale . and a meeting will be held December 4 at 7: 30 p.m. ,.at the Eugene Hospi tal Comm and "Clinic. 11-19-75 file ,It was noted that the Budget Committee also will be meeting on that night. M. Street Trees Committee Report - Mrs. Shirey reported it is the feeling of the committee and staff that, due to the tremendous volume of work to be done, a - concentrated effort is needed to draft the street trees ordinance, with meetings hopefully to be held at least once a week. The feeling was that Comm perhaps a citizens committee should be appointed to assist. 11.;..19-75 .- file N. League of Oregon Cities Convention .Report - Mr. Haws reported that the November 16-18 League convention program was excellent, both as to speakers and workshops. Mayor Anderson commented it was the best we convention he has Comm ever attended. If Council would concur, he would send a letter to Don Jones 11-19-75 at the League expressing the feelings of the Eugene delegation as to the file excellence of the convention. Mayor Anderson also noted that Eugene received O. a traffic safety award for cities in its population bracket. Mr. Haws commended the two Eugene speakers at the convention - Betty Niven and Gary Comm Chenkin. Manager commended Councilman Williams for serving with great 11-19-75 distinction as League President in introducing speakers and handling the file sessions. He explained too that there were four 'items of major concern discussed at the convention, with revimuesharing heading, the List. There was discussion also regarding the LcDC,'with the League Resolutions Committee and Board deciding it shouid be supported but reformed in various ways. In addition, there was deep concern regardi ng labor, relations and regarding community growth control. Comm p. Freedom Train Arrival - Manager announced the Freedom Train arrived in 11-19-75 the Eugene-Springfield area on time and he encouraged all to attend, noting file! the appropriate opening ceremonies were held "this morning". - ~ '2.'5" 11/24/75 - 14