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Ms. Engen added that there was no legislation on the juvenile code, confidentiality of criminal records, public contracting, public notice . requirements, the open-meeting law, and the relationship between the state law and what local governments can do on labor relations. Mrs. Betty Niven summarized action taken at the Legislature in the area of housing noting that the date for refunds on homeowner and renter property tax was changed to October, this providing a second refund in 1977 . V. Reconsideration of Council Action on Council Appointments Mr. Lieuallen moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to reconsider the action taken earlier on selection of finalists to be interviewed for ERA and MAPAC. Discussion was held and opinions were expressed that Council might be setting a precedent by allowing members to change their minds once votes had been cast. Mr. Lieuallen felt that Council would not be setting a precedent that does not already exist, 1.e., Council is free to move to reconsider. Vote was taken on the motion which failed, Mr. Lieuallen, Mr. Bradley, and Mr. Delay voting aye and Mr. Haws, Mr. Hamel, Mr. Williams, Mr. Obie, and Ms. Smith voting no. VI. Items from Mayor and Council ~ A. National Conference on Alternative State and Local Policy ... Mr. Delay noted that his attendance at that conference was fruitful and productive. He intends to put information he gained from that conference in report form for distribution to Council. VII. Womenspace: Status Report Materials have been distributed to Council members. Julie Lamberts, Women's Commission member and spokesperson for Womenspace, noted that there are three facilities of this type (shelter for battered women) around the state; they are located at Lincoln City, Portland, and Salem. In addition, there are other temporary facilities in Ashland, Grants Pass, Hillsboro, and one in eastern Oregon. She said that in Eugene there is a core group of eight working on the proposal as well as a nine-member board and various taskforces who are working on grant writing, fund raising, statistics, and emergency housing. She said the group has received notification of non-profit incorporation and that their official name will be Women's Resource and Shelter Space. She noted they also have been collecting pledges on a monthly basis to provide for an office with a 24-hour hotline service. She said that since January they have served 71 individuals. Of those, 89 percent have been abused by a spouse or male person with whom they were living. The remainder have been psychologically abused to the point of fearing for their lives. Additionally, people have learned of Women- space primarily through word of mouth, although they are receiving referrals from CARES, the Crisis Center, and Lookinglass. e 7/13/77--5 Slob