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e . . Eileen Smith, member, 'of the strike committee, said the ci.ty is taking a position by buying goods from the company. Don Allen, public works director, said that the ci ty buys from the compa.ny only for maintenance purposes, and the goods are bought by a contractor over which the city has no control. Mr. Edwards wondered if the city could preclude purchases by the contractors. Mayor Anderson explained that, while the private sector can do this, the city has to live with precedent. Once the city established a boy- cott, it loIOuld be subject to tremendous pressures involving labor/management relations. He said it would be impossible for the ci ty to enforce or continue any kind of boycott. Also, he felt that many statutes provide for adequate remedies on labor/management disputes. For the city to inject a new element which in- volved public opinion in the private sector would not be wise. Mr. Edwards asked 'what legal problems loIOuld be involved in precluding purchases by contractors. .'-tanager answered that the ci ty charter does not alloC1 the Council to make deci- sions with regard to purchases except under certain circumstances. The Manager is the chief purchasing agent:, he said, and there are state laws on bidding, etc., Also, there is no city ordinance outlining purchasing requirements. It was understood that any further discussion on the matter should be directed to the city manager's office. v. L~tter to Management from Coopers & Lybrand, auditors, dated December 15, 1975 iias distributed to Council members with committee agenda. The letter reported on continuing efforts to improve the city's operations and controls. 1'/. Joint Revenue Sharing Committee Vacancy - Mr. Keller mentioned that a vacancy exists on the Joint Revenue Sharing subco~ttee, since Dr. Hugh Johnston is no, longer a Budget Commi ttee member. It was understood tha t it is 'the responsibility of the Budget,Co~ttee chairnan to appoint someone to fill the vacancy. x. Introduction of Intern in City Manager's Office - Manager introduced Hargaret Hallet, U of 0 student, who will serve as an intem in the Ci ty. Manager's office for Winter Term. Y. Westside Neighborhood Improvement Program Under COmt:1unity Development Crant: Status Report - Murray A draft dated December 22, 19.75, has been distributed to Council, outlining various proposals for the Westside lIeighborhood Improvement Program, as developed by the neighborhood advilfOZ'!/ group. Included in the draft is a chronological synopsis of the events leading to the development of the Program. Mr. Murray explained the proposals. wi1.1 go to the Westside NeighborhOOd Quality Project for review January 13, then on to the Joint Community Development Committee on January 15. All of the proposals, continued ."fr. Hurray, are based largely on understood goals emerging from early Comnnmity Development Task Force work and the Westside NeighborhOOd Refinement Plan. The major thrust is the incl usion of programs to stimulate and supplement use of other rehabilitation funds. Included is an insulation program which ,should result in reduetion of heating costs to more than compensate for program costs. Additionally, a plan has been developed for the area between Washington and Chamelton Streets, as well as projects related to Lincoln School and various other endeavors. If Council has questions after reviewing the draft, both Mr. Murray and Planner Jim Farah will be glad to respond. z Portland Meadows Eugene Day - Mayor Anderson announced a request from Portland Headows, Portland, to have a Eugene representative present on Saturday, January 17. Any Council member wishing to represent the Ci ty should let Mayor Anderson know. 17 1/12/76 - 15 . Comm 12/23/75 File Comm 12{23{75 File Co rom 1/7/76 File Comm 1/7/76 File Cor.un 1/7/76 File Comm 1/7/76 File