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e -, Mr. Keller moved second by Mr. Williams to approve the proposed amendment. Motion carried unanimously. Comm 3/17/76 Approve . M.Amendment, Council Bylaws re: Setting public hearings - Council members previously received copies of proposed resolution that would amend the Council bylaws to allow public hearings required on quasi-judicial matters to be scheduled by the city manager rather than being set by the Council at cOmroQttee-of-the-whole meetings. Jim Korth, city attorney's office, explained that primarily the amendment would do away with referral to the committee-of-the-whole of those matters which are required to be considered in public hearing by the entire Council anyway. Assistant Manager added that the proposed process would not discontinue the distribution of Planning Commis- sion materials. Manager suggested listing at the end of committee-of-the-whole agendas those items scheduled for public hearing so the Council would be aware of what would appear on the regular Council meeting agendas. Mr. Keller moved second by Mr. Hamel to adopt the resolution. carried unanimously. Motion Comm 3/17/76 Approve N. Use of Room Tax Money for Open Space Acquisition - Mr. Murray requested ,an opinion from the City Attorney at SOIre future date on whether it would be legal to use room tax money, earmarked for recreational and tourist purposes, for open space acquisition. Comm 3/10/76 Affirm O. Goodpasture Island Building Construction - Mr. Bradley requested staff comment on the status of the Goodpasture Island annexation, particularly because of a new office complex he understands will be built in that area which is not in the city. He wondered if Council would want to take a posi tion to protect its interests in view of the high vacancy factor in Eugene downtown office space. Comm 3/10/76 Affirm e -- P. Criminal Justice Goals - Mr. Bradley referred to correspondence recei ved by Council regarding the arrest of a woman whose dog was at large and her subsequent dealings with the Public Information Officer in the Manager's Office. Mr. Bradley expressed concern with Police Department priorities, feeling that area perhaps should be decriminalized to prevent recurrence of as much time being spent on problems such as the one in 'question. Mrs. Beal concurred, and Mr. Murray noted the Community Goals comrndttee is currently working on the refinement of community. goals calling for social goals processes. It was understood that goals and objectives in the area of public safety' would be discussed at a subsequent conmdttee meeting~ Comm 3/10/76 Affirm Q. 'Jail Tour - Letter was received from the Citizen's Advisory Committee to Adult Corrections in Lane County and copies previously distributed to Council members inviting them to tour the Lane County Correctional Facility. Manager explained that the best time for such a tour appeared to be about 1:00 p.m. and could be arranged for a Wednesday immediately fOllowing a committee-of-the-whole meeting. Comm h b " d . ' 3/17/76 T ere were no 0 Ject~ons, an ~ t was understood the Manager would Aff' h d 1 . h ~rm sc e u e a tour ~n t e next couple of weeks. e R. Appointments, Policy Committee for 1990 Plan Update - Manager reported that the Springfield Planning Commission and Council and County Commissioners had accepted the composition of the Plan POlicy Committee as proposed in the update process. He suggested that the Council consider appointing one of its membership and~that r((;:~ . 3/22/76 - 19