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from"air pollution" to "environmental quality" which was unanimously approved previously. D. Further Discussion: Greenwell : Mr. Moore felt the change in wording was not needed. Duncan: Would rather wording change not be ignored. Bethea: Wording can be included in a "housekeeping" list . Juvik: Questioned whether Chairman Bethea charged the Mr. Yuen with redrafting the language in the sentence above. Bethea: Chris Yuen prepared a letter re the wording change, which secretary had not received yet . L'Orange: Wants to vote on the motion on the floor to see if the commission generally concurs . Juvik: Wants to see revised description of wording before voting on motion. Omonaka: If concerned with small items like wording, voters will be overwhelmed with items to vote on (Tape 1 : 2: 45) . Duncan: Feels wording is important. Yuen: Reworded the sentence to read: " . . .with respect to: " and "air pollution" was changed to "air and water pollution and environmental quality. " Bethea: Asked whether a vote can be taken on the verbal changes noted by Mr. Yuen. E. Count on Motion: Chairman Bethea asked for all those in favor of motion, which is to retain wording exactly as it is : In Favor: S. Greenwell Opposed: R. Bethea P. L'Orange P. Cushnie S. Nishikawa F. Duncan A. Omonaka D. Fuertes J. Juvik A. Lum • The motion made by Mr. Greenwell did not pass. F. Motion: L'Orange: Made a motion that the Charter Commission accept in principal the proposed wording changes suggested by Mr. Yuen. The motion was seconded by Dr. Juvik. L'Orange: Moves to preface this motion with the words , "As a housekeeping measure, " . Dr. Juvik seconded the second portion of the motion. Discussion: Bethea: If this is approved, it should be listed as a housekeeping item for voters. L'Orange: Amended motion to state same. Cushnie/Omonaka: Would like to see the wording changes in writing before approving a motion. Bethea: Wants secretary to begin a 703