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ACTION: Resolution 5069 Calling a City Election on November 6, 2012, for the Purpose of Submitting an Advisory Measure to the Legal Electors of the City of Eugene Concerning Constitutional Rights of Corporations Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moveD to adopt Resolution 5069 submitting an advisory question on rights of corporations and to authorize the expenditure of funds from the General Fund contingency account to cover expenses for the voters' pamphlet. Several councilors indicated they would not support the motion as written because it was too broad, lumped all corporations, for- and not -for profit alike, into the same category and didn't include unions and special interest groups. Questions about timing, wording and the cost of putting this item on a 2013 ballot were discussed. Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Taylor moved to table this item until Wednesday, July 25, 2012 for further discussion. The motion passed 6:2, with Councilors Clark and Poling opposed. 7. ACTION: Resolution 5070 Authorizing Application for an Electronic Commerce Designation in the West Eugene Enterprise Zone Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr moved to adopt Resolution 5070, authorizing application to the State of Oregon for an e- commerce designation in the West Eugene Enterprise Zone. Councilors posed questions to staff about impacts, special requirements, criteria, exemptions, community benefit, wages and impact to the local tax structure. Councilor Ortiz noted that other ventures similar to this have been successful in helping businesses become established and grow; however, she asked staff to be mindful of the impact to neighborhood parking in areas where residential properties meet commercial. The motion passed 7:1, with Councilor Taylor opposed. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Mortensen Deputy City Recorder MINUTES- Eugene City Council July 23, 2012 Page 4 Regular Meeting