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III. Items acted upon with one motion after discussion of individual items as . requested. Previously discussed in Committee-of-Whole September 15, 1976 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Keller, Haws, Beal, Williams, Murray, Bradley, and Hamel). Hinutes of that meeting appear below in --..----. different print. I - Items from Hayor and Council Com 9/15/76 A. Lane County Social Services Advisory Committee - Mrs. Beal expressed Approve interest in filling the vacancy on the above commdttee. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Hr. Haws to recomnend appointment of Mrs. Beal to the County Social Services Advisory Committee. Motion carried unaninousl y. Com 9/15/76 B. AFSCME Opposition to Charter Revision - Mrs. Beal requested explanation File of AFSCME's recent action in expressing opposition to the revised charter provisions on collective bargaining. Community Relations Director explained that a statement by the city in response is being released to the media. "today" and Personnel Department has wri tten a letter to AFSCME as well. Manager further noted Personnel feels that Mr. Smith of AFSCME originally agreed to the charter revisions and then subsequently reversed his position. Com 9/15/76 C. Skinners Butte Cross Inclusion in Charter - Mr. Bradley wondered if Council File or staff had a position, in light of the recent Supreme Court decision upholding renr:>val of the cross, on whether it should be inc1 uded in the new e- charter or weeded out. Manager has asked the City Attorney about a clause that, in the event the Supreme Court upheld the decision, there would be automatic deletion from the charter. The Attorney felt that could not be done since litigation was in process at that time. Now there can be no change since the revised charter has been presented to the voters. Com 9/15/76 D. Citizen Interest Forms Month - Mr. Murray mentioned that October is Citizen File Interest Form Month - time for letters to be sent to those whose terms are expiring as well as advertising for citizens interested in filling vacancies on boards and commissions during the year to complete a form. Com 9/15/76 E. Speed Zoning - Council has previously discussed the subject of speed zoning File and Mr. Murray wishes the subject re-opened in light of recent complaints he has received, particularly regarding Oak Patch Road. Manager explained the City has had problems, and is in a standoff deadlock, in resolving certain speed zoning matters with the State Speed Control Board. Staff suggests that the old and new Council meet in November along with staff to attempt to resolve conflicts with the State Board regarding unrealistic limits, etc. Com 9/15/76 F. Air Pollution Resolution - The proposed resolution accepts the adoption of Approve the State Implementation Plan for the phase-down of open field burning but suggests that no further open burning should be allowed after 1978. . -- The State Plan reduces the acreage burned by open field methods to 50,000 e acres by 1978. Mrs. Beal nr:>ved seconded by Hr. Hamel to adopt the proposed resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 4-fo 7 Minutes 9/20/76 - 7