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Councilor Nathanson commented that, as she had worked on this issue for some time, she already knew she would not support the ballot measure. She asked if the work session would be cancelled should the council vote to uphold the resolution to oppose it. City Manager Taylor responded that the work session would be held regardless of the present vote as the measure contained stringent requirements that would force council action. Councilor Nathanson asked if it would hurt to postpone action on the resolution. Councilor Kelly felt the measure was a "rem" of Ballot Measure 7, which had been discussed extensively by the council over the course of a number of meetings. He noted that the legislative policy document from 2003 had policies that were clearly in opposition to the measure. He opined that, to the extent that council opposition had any value, it was of value to the people who were campaigning against the measure statewide. He preferred to take action at the regular meeting in order to stand behind them in their opposition as soon as possible and help the campaign. Councilor Pap6 said he was prepared to vote in favor of the resolution to oppose the ballot measure, but was willing to table the issue if it would provide councilors with an opportunity to learn more about it. Councilor Taylor felt there was not much time. She predicted the measure would be financially devastating to the City. Councilor Bettman opposed the motion to table. Councilor Meisner also opposed the motion. He recommended to staff that the text of the ballot measure be included in the Agenda Item Summary (AIS). He added that, due to changes in the law and its interpretation, appointed commissioners are now considered as if they were employees and, therefore, although individual commissioners may take a private position, City commissions such as the Planning Commission and Human Rights Commission may not longer consider and take positions on such measures. He felt this placed more responsibility on the council to take a stand on the issues raised by ballot measures 36 and 37. Mayor Torrey supported tabling the motion as it would provide more opportunity for the council to discuss the issues raised by the ballot measure. He opined that passing the resolution at the present meeting would not impact the campaign as much as passing it closer to the election. Roll call vote; the vote on the motion was a 4.'4 tie; councilors Poling, Pap6, Solomon, and Nathanson voting in favor, councilors Bettman, Meisner, Kelly, and Taylor voting in opposition. Mayor Torrey voted in favor of tabling the motion until September 29, the motion passed on a final vote of 5:4. 3. ACTION: Adoption of Resolution 4811 Furthering Annexation to the City of Eugene of Three River Avenue Islands Councilor Bettman, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to adopt Resolution 4811 furthering annexation to the City of Eugene of three River Avenue islands. MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 13, 2004 Page 7 Regular Session River Avenue Exhibit C