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Ms. Taylor moved that the City Manager present a monthly oral report to the council, and that sufficient time be allocated for questions. The motion died for lack of a second. Ms. Taylor moved, seconded by Mr. Kelly, that the council make it a practice to engage in pre-convention discussion of issues and formally designate a voting delegate. Ms. Nathanson said it was her experience that votes at most conventions are generally taken at business meetings and are rarely close. She said some items are passed by acclamation. She said she did not think the council could write rules for how to determine who will serve as a voting delegate in advance of a specific convention. Mr. Meisner concurred with Ms. Nathanson. He noted that councilors present reports after attending conventions. He suggested that in the future, councilors notify the council in advance of attending a convention. The motion failed, 1:5; with Ms. Taylor voting "yes." Ms. Taylor moved that the council vote during meetings, rather than by ballot, on commission and committee appointments. The motion died for lack of a second. Ms. Taylor moved that the Consent Calendar include only routine items. The motion failed for lack of a second. With regard to appointments to commissions and committees, Ms. Nathanson said the process used by council has not worked to her satisfaction. She said it is not always clear which applicant should be appointed in a given situation. She requested that staff members and Mr. Meisner evaluate the process. The motion to approve pulled Consent Calendar item D was approved, as amended, by a unanimous vote, 6:0. Mr. Meisner moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to approve pulled Consent Calendar item F, Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions of March 18, 1999. Mr. Kelly moved, seconded by Mr. Rayor, to amend the above motion to change the recommendation for Senate Bill 0070 from "Drop" to "Oppose." Ms. Nathanson stated that she concurred with the recommendation to "Drop." She said Senate Bill 0070 is complex, particularly in terms of its philosophical intent. Ms. Nathanson said she would vote against the proposed amendment and recommend that the council support the recommendation to "Drop." Mr. Rayor said he would support the proposed amendment. Mr. Pap~ said he concurred with Ms. Nathanson's opinion that Senate Bill 0070 is complex and would oppose the proposed amendment. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 12, 1999 Page 8 7:30 p.m.