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B . Bethea: Presently have 6 legislative districts; if we had 9 Council seats , we would have to create 9 districts. Juvik: State reapportions districts each census also. Reapportionment committee would determine the districts; people shouldn' t decide to vote for or against the districts based on Exhibits A or B; districts will be determined by reapportionment. C . MOTION: Greenwell: Moved that action on district representation be deferred; the motion was seconded by Ms. Poppe. The motion was withdrawn by Mr. Greenwell. D . MOTION: Greenwell : Made a motion to have nine single-member districts (Tape 1 : 1: 12) . Ms. Poppe seconded the motion. 1. Discussion: Lum: Questioned whether both options could be offered to the voters : 9 single-member districts and 6 regular with three at-large Council electees. Yuen: Inconsistent alternatives may be offered to voters , but it would create a problem with ballot design. Juvik: If two options were offered, 50% of the voters would have to chose one option or else the present system would be retained. Only one alternative should be offered. Cushnie: Not necessary to offer every option. Juvik: Purpose of Charter Commission is to narrow down options , but offer an option to present system. Greenwell: Questioned whether should vote unless everyone is present . Poppe: Reminded everyone that once a majority decided an issue, that issue should not be rehashed (Tape 1 : 2:43) . Bethea: Correct , unless majority member wanted to call for another vote. Juvik: Still need the majority of commission members (six) to vote on which plan to present to voters . And members can abstain from voting. 2. Count on Motion: Those voting for or against the proposal to allow 9-single-member districts to be put on the ballot: Cushnie: For Fuertes: Wants to table the motion until all are present to vote. 682