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There was general discussion about the due dates for the ballot arguments, the impartial analysis, etc. Mayor Tarver suggested that staff make copies of the significant terms of the agreement with EBDA to hand out to the people who are interested. Mr. Lawson could then discuss each of the points. Mr. Pico believed that the ballot pamphlet ought to have a copy of the agreement so that the people will know what the agreement is that they're voting on. He felt that if that was not possible, then the deadline to submit the ballot information should pass. Mayor Tarver did not think that it was necessary for the voters to see the agreement because what is being discussed is whether the City should participate in this project. Mr. Pico is correct in that if the actual agreement needs to be part of the ballot statement then that may be impossible. Mr. Roush did not think that it was legally required that the agreement be part of the materials that needed to be sent to the Registrar. Ms. Scribner agreed with Mr. Pico. She believed that the voters need to know the size and cost of the sewer. She was concerned that this process is bypassing the General Plan Review Committee. Ms. Dennis agreed that the actual text of the agreement should be given to the voters if it is not in the pamphlet. The agreement could be made available to everybody once it is Mayor Tarvet then explained why he thought this needed to be done as soon as possible. He believed that the City is going to be out of sewer treatment capacity soon. Ms. Mohr believed that five months could not be that critical. Mr. Pico reiterated that he believed that the agreement should be included in the ballot pamphlet. He was willing to approve this agreement in concept and to have our negotiators meet with LAVWMA to press to get an agreement done that could be placed on the November ballot. This would also allow enough time for those to voice their concerns about the agreement, etc. 03/10/94 3