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Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to freeze third and fourth Quarter room tax allocation funds. Mr. Obie said wondered how in the interim situation of study by the subcommittee, people were going to get their money. Manager said the third- and fourth-quarter funds would be allocated after the whole system had been developed and worked out, that the allocations would be made in July or later. Ms. Smith said that this does not mean that the money will not be allocated, but will be done at a later date. Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. L. Legislative Committee Report--Manager indicated minutes were attached to the agenda and that there had been no split votes on any of the items discussed at the meeting of February 17. Mr. Haws moved, seconded. by Mr. Delay, to accept the Legislative Subcommittee report. .- Mr. Bradley expressed concern over Senate Bill 2 and said that he was concerned over the items brought up by the Youth Commission and felt they should be addressed by the Council. Manager indicated that Senate Bill 2 had been scheduled for the Thursday, February 24, meeting with written statements to be submitted by both the Youth Commission and the Police Department and felt it premature for the Council to get into discussing this matter at this time. Mr. Bradley then expres- sed concern that the Legislature might act before the City Council has a chance to take a stand on Senate Bill 2. Mr. Lieua11en said he didn't think that would be a problem and that the procedures that had been set up should be followed. He said that if there was a time problem, testimony can be taken under the new resolution. Mayor Keller indicated that Mr. Bradley could appear before the Subcommittee and express his concerns on the Senate Bill. ~1r. Bradl ey then expressed concern over the recommendati on of the subcommi ttee on Se na te Bi 11 78 whi ch said II i tis not the City's Dosition" and felt it should say "city has taken no position." Smith said that was the intent of the task force. -- Mr. Bradley then expressed concern over House Bill 2614, asking why this issue was addressed by the City Council. He said he felt it was a morality issue relating to family relations and was not an appropriate concern for the City Council. He asked if the City Council wanted to look at every criminal law. Manager indicated the Subcommittee was responding to problems raised by the various commissions and staff. Mr. Bradley stated a policy issue was involved: What kinds of bills are filtered to the City Council for discussion. Manager indicated discussion on this particular bill had been requested by the Women's Commission. t1~ 2/28/77--36 e Approve Approve e e'