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IV. PARKING MANAGEMENT PACKAGE . Manager noted that the Council cannot enact this ordinance at today's meeting because six Councilors are not present. First reading could be held, and he also wondered if the Council would want to hold a public hearing on the subject. CB 2045--an ordinance concerning parking and establishing certain fees; amending Sections 5.660 and 5.990 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and repealing prior resolutions and ordinances; and declaring an emergency, was read by number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, that the bill be read the first time and held over to January 9, 1980, at which time a public hearing would be held. Motion carried unanimously. V. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--YEAR END REPORT/GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1980 ORAL PRESENTATION (Information distributed to Councilors) Mr. Baruch Fischhoff, Human Rights Council Chairperson, was present to give an oral report. He said that the five commissions grew from the Council IS desire to expand the Human Rights Council. He said that there have been approximately 60 people holding 65 or so regular meetings during the last year in the area of human rights for the City of Eugene. He said that, although the problems have not gone away, he feels that they are . approaching them better. He stressed that all of these commissions make an effort to have members of the affected groups on their boards. They are, therefore, self-help commissions. He also said that accomplishments are due in large part to able staff assistance. Each commission functions within the framework of goals and objectives. He gave examples of some programs of those goals: Aging Commission--condominium conversions, health and retirement issues; Women's Commission--rape prevention programs, equal employment; Handicapped Commission--architectural barrier removal; Minority Commission--coordination between minority groups, employment concerns; and Youth Commission--employment for youth, discussing juvenile detention facilities, and the high school drop-out problems. The various commissions have had much liaison with the Council, CETA, Fire, and Police departments have worked on legislative subcommittees to pass State legislation, and have had liaison with many other City govern- ment bodies. Much effort has been made in the area of legislation, though the commissions have primarily supported or opposed various bills. They hope, in the future, to actually initiate measures. Due to the Commissions' work, there has been a 71 percent increase in small business loans. He added that the modest budget of $6,000 is used for publications, adminis- tration, programs, youth-run businesses, maps, etc. He summarized that the Human Rights area for the City is a very active area of City government, with a dedicated group of citizens participating. _. 12/19/79--5 b7b ~