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,- - r 3:8,,- . 9/23/68 Committee meeting held September 19, 1968: . "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen Anderson, Lauris, Purdy, Hayward, McDonald, and Wingard; City Manager and staff; and others. 1 1. Cooperation Agreement - Eugene Renewal Agency - Mr. Dave Hunt, Executive Director of the Eugene Renewal Agency, reviewed the proposed Local Grant-In-Aid and Cooperation Agreement between the City of Eugene and the Eugene Renewal Agency for the Central Eugene Urban Renewal Project. Copies of the Agreement were distributed to the Council. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to give tentative approval to the agreement, with the understanding the approval is based on the failure of the l~% tax limitation measure. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 1 of the Committee Report. Motion carried. 2 2. Voters' Pamphlet. November Election - The City Manager reported that several candidates for election in November have requested a voters' pamphlet for the election since the . statewide pamphlet does not include information on the local ballot measures and candidates. The pamphlet would cost approximately $2,000, and candidates would pay the cost of their individual section. Deadline for the pamphlet material would be October 1. There was discussion whether the l~% limitation ballot measure could be discussed in the pamphlet. Dr. Purdy recommended including a statement opposing the l~% tax limitation. . Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to authorize a voters' pamphlet for the November election. Motion carried. . A memo from the City Attorney was read stating it would not be possible to include a statement regarding the l~% property tax limitation measure in the City of Eugene Voters Pamphlet since it is unlawful under our City Charter to include arguments for or against any statewide measure. Dr. Purdy asked if space h the Voters Pamphlet could be purchased by private citizens for the purpose of including statements regarding the l~% limitation, and the Assistant City Attorney stated the language of the Ordinance would not permit this and that it would possibly set a bad precedent if the ordinance were amended. The City Manager read a memo from the City Attorney regarding opjection by Mr. Fred Mohr, candidate for Council from Ward 2, to paying for space in the Voters Pamphlet. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that it is entirely up to the person in charge of the responsibility of preparing, having printed, and distributing a city voters pamphlet to assess a fair and reasonable charge for each page of the pamphlet to be paid by each candidate for city office who uses the . pamphlet, and that in the case of a dispute between a candidate and the person in charge of the pamphlet that the matter should be submitted to the City Council for final determination. The Director of Finance submitted a memo stating the estimated cost of printing a voters pamphlet would total approximately $3,200. He indicated a letter was sent to all candidates for City offices advising them that the cost of placing material in the voters pamphlet would be $108 per page plus $6 for pictures. This charge would cover the cost of printing only. There was Council discussion regarding whether or not candidates should pay part of the printing cost of the pamphlet if they reserved space in it, since the pamphlet is a service to voters rather than a business advertisement. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to include only-.?- list _~~' narttes 9f can~idates for City offices in the voters pamphlet. Motion carried, Mrs. Lauris and Mr . Lassen voti'ng no. . Mrs. Lauris requested that a map of the wards be included in the pamphlet, and the City Manager stated arrangements were being made for this." Other items on September 19, 1968 Committee agenda not considered at that tIme: 3 1. l~% Limitation Information - The City Manager reviewed information from the Governor's Committee opposing the l~% limitation measure. The Committee urged local government .. agencies to provide the public with information on what effect the l~% limitation would have and where the cuts could possibly be made. The approximate loss to the City of Eugene is estimated at between $800,000 and $1,000,000. The State Legislature will have to decide how available money will be divided up, if the measure passes. The City Manager said he would have staff recommendations regarding possible budget cuts to bring back to the Council. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to have the Budget Committee submit to the Council recommended budget cuts. Motion carried. 4 2. Bid Call - Commercial Space. 10th and Oak - Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to call for bids on the commercial space in the 10th and Oak parking structure. The entire space will be ~ased to one tenant and this tenant will be responsible for . subleasing, subject to the City's approval of tenant and terms. Motion carried. 5 3. Agreement - Central Lane Planning Council. Sewer and Water Study - Mr. Anderson moved , seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve participation in the Sewer and Water Study in conjunction with Central Lane Planning Council. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. . 9/23/68 - 11 ~