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force. She noted the proposed review had the support of the American Planning Association. Ms. Bettman recalled that the City's Legislative Policies included support for the State land use system. Mr. Heuser pointed out that the legislation called for a task force. Ms. Bettman pointed out there was mention of 'Gland use reform." Mr. Heuser said that the State frequently forms such task forces, and he believed there was strong support for the legislation. Mr. Pap6 recalled that the governor had indicated there would be a Department of Land Conservation and Development review, and asked why the legislation was introduced. Ms. Muir said it was introduced at the governor's request. Ms. Bettman opposed the formation of the task force because the State already had bodies that had land use expertise. Mr. Heuser acknowledged Ms. Bettman's concerns but believed the legislature could interpret the City's position as unwarranted interference in its affairs. He said that staff would continue to monitor the bill and follow the development of the criteria for who would participate. Mr. Pap~ suggested the committee retain the status of Monitor. Mr. Heuser said he would work to influence the membership in a positive way. Ms. Bettman asked how members were to be appointed. Ms. Muir said that the members would be appointed by the President of the Senate, the governor, and the Speaker of the House. There were to be ten members, and they must be knowledgeable about Oregon's land use system and familiar with the Oregon economic climate. Mr. Heuser indicated he would work with Ms. Muir to develop language to add to the bill to create more balance. Responding to a question from Ms. Taylor about SB 0089, related to custodial sexual misconduct, Mr. Cushman clarified that the bill was intended to address the greater threat of coercion created by such custodial situations. It was introduced at the request of the Department of Corrections. Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman about SB 0096, which proposed to reduce the number of hearings associated required to amend Statewide land use goals, Ms. Muir said the number would be reduced from the two currently held in each of the State's five regions to one. It was based on the fact the rules were already made. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the status of the bill to Oppose. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Bettman suggested that the City take a neutral position on SB 0101, relating to approach roads, unless the bill evolved further. Mr. Jones had no objection given the bill had no impact on Eugene. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the status of SB 0101 to Neutral. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Bettman questioned why SB 0127, related to sex offender reporting, was not a higher priority. Mr. Cushman had no objection to elevating the bill's priority status. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the status of SB 0127 to Priority 1. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES--Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations February 11, 2005 Page 7