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Penwell said they did not count as essential services and therefore did not have the same building standards. There was general consensus to add that consideration to the friendly amendment. Councilor Bettman said she would support the motion. She called for information regarding possible use of the State forensics lab or figures showing the cost savings of Eugene having its own lab. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 6:1, Councilor Rayor voting in opposition. VIII.ACTION: A Resolution Calling a City Election on May 21, 2002, for the Purpose of Referring to the Legal Electors of the City of Eugene "Housekeeping" Amendments to the City Charter Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Pap~, moved that the housekeeping amendments to the City Charter be referred to the voters in the election of May 21, 2002. Councilor Taylor was opposed to the motion. She opined that all of the charter amendments should be voted on in the same election. She suggested the November 2002 election. Councilor Bettman, seconded by Councilor Nathanson, moved to amend the motion by referring the housekeeping amendments to the City Charter in the Fall 2002 election. Roll call vote; the amendment passed unanimously. Roll call vote; the main motion, as amended, passed unanimously. City Manager Johnson called for action/authorization on the voter's pamphlet. Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Pap~, moved to authorize the expenditure of approximately $15,000 for the production of a City of Eugene voter's pamphlet for the May 2002 election. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously. Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Pap~, moved to begin the recruitment process for members of the proponent and opponent committees for the measures referred by the City Council on the May 2002 ballot. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 25, 2002 Page 13 Regular Session