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V. RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CABLE COMMISSION STAFFING RESPONSIBILITIES TO LANE e COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (memo, resolution, attachments distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Kent Gorham, City Manager's Office. Mr. Gorham said that the Metropolitan Cable TV/Translator Commission had voted to request the three cooperating jurisdictions--Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County--to amend the intergovernmental agreement to change the name of the commission by deleting the word "Trans 1 ator. " He said that the commission further requested the three jurisdictions to authorize contracting with the Lane Council of Governments (L-COG) for staff support to the commission and to give perpetual authority for these staffing arrangements to the chief administrative officers of the three jurisdictions. Councilor Hamel noted that the commission had also requested the City Manager's Office to designate Mr. Gorham as the City of Eugene's staff member on the commission. Responding to a question from Councilor Wooten, Mr. Gorham said he believed that L-COG staff could do a capable job of providing staff support to the commission. He said that Bob Swank would be the lead staff member and that the resolution before the council would permit the commission to request independent contracts for specific tasks, as needed. Responding further, Mr. Gorham said he understood that the Eugene City Attorney's Office would continue to act as attorney for the c omm i s s ion. Res. No. 3709--A resolution authorizing execution of agreement for e creation of Metropolitan Cable Television Commission and repealing prior resolutions. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. VI. ORDINANCE AMENDING EUGENE CODE CONCERNING PURCHASE OF ART AND PERFORMING ARTS SERVICES (memo, ordinance distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Charles Dallas, Purchasing Agent. Mr. Dallas referred to materials distributed to councilors. He said that it was felt to be inappropriate for the City to purchase art and artistic performances on a low bid basis and that the proposed ordinance would provide for a jury selection process. Councilor Wooten noted that she had requested that this issue be looked into. She said that she was pleased with the proposed process. CB 2510--An ordinance concerning the purchase of art and performing arts services; amending sections 2.856 and 2.859 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 11, 1982 Page 5