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Charter Commission <br />July 17, 2008 <br />Page 3 <br />APPROVED <br />/••'1 <br />88 B. Ballot Measure <br />89 <br />90 Chair Duffy presented a 1995 article written by Kristi Belcamino in the Quad with the headline <br />91 "Charter amendment wasn't understood; anti -voters lauded for their effort." She noted the article <br />92 stated nothing could be done unless residents agreed to be assessed for repairs. <br />93 <br />94 Discussion ensued regarding the pavement management plan and the contents of the 1995 Quad <br />95 article. <br />96 <br />97 Commissioner Vacha stated the Charter Commission has spent a considerable amount of time <br />98 working on the amendment and felt it was important to proceed with the ballot measure. <br />99 <br />100 Commissioner Lyden stated the Charter Commission's goal should be to put something on the <br />101 ballot that can get approved. <br />102 <br />103 Commissioner Dahl stated she wants to see something approved that works for the residents and <br />104 added she did not feel the Council's amendment is the best thing for the residents. She stated it <br />105 will be difficult for residents to distinguish between the two proposals. <br />106 <br />107 Commissioner Drennen stated the voters are going to have to review two complicated versions of <br />108 the amendment; the Charter Commission is attempting to accomplish the referendum and protect <br />X09 that right for the citizens. He stated the germaine discussion should be how the Charter <br />110 Commission can best accomplish this. <br />111 <br />112 The Charter Commission discussed two options: <br />113 <br />114 Option A: Oppose the City amendment and offer no Charter Commission alternative at this <br />115 time (status quo) <br />116 Option B: Oppose the City amendment and offer a Charter Commission alternative <br />117 <br />118 The Charter Commission discussed the pros and cons of each option. <br />119 <br />120 Commissioner Drennen stated if the Commission determines it will not offer an alternative at <br />121 this time, it will be important for the Charter Commission to explain to residents the reasons for <br />122 its decision, including the fact that the Charter Commission does not want to take the risk of <br />123 confusing voters on this very complicated issue and that the Charter Commission is pulling back <br />124 at this time to focus on the issue before the residents, i.e., would you like to have a vote if <br />125 something impacts you or not? He stated the paramount goal of the Charter Commission is to act <br />126 on behalf of the residents. <br />127 <br />128 MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, to reject the City <br />129 Council's proposed City Charter amendment. Motion carried (Commissioner Vacha abstained). <br />.-1130 <br />3 <br />