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<br />ECC <br />UGENE ITY OUNCIL <br />AIS <br />GENDA TEM UMMARY <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Work Session: Adoption of 2007 Legislative Policies <br /> <br />Meeting Date: November 8, 2006 Agenda Item Number: A <br />Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Mary Walston <br />www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5406 <br /> <br /> <br />ISSUE STATEMENT <br />Every other year, in the odd number years, the Oregon Legislature convenes its session to introduce <br />bills and enact laws for the State of Oregon. The City of Eugene has had a strong presence during <br />these sessions to protect the interests of the city during the session. Action in support of or <br />opposition to the various bills introduced during the session is guided by the legislative policies <br />document adopted by the City Council. The Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations <br />(IGR Committee) works with staff to develop the framework for these guiding policies and <br />principles. The IGR Committee, which is composed of Councilors Bettman, Taylor, and Pryor, has <br />reviewed the document and now presents it to the full council for consideration and adoption. <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />The City Council has biennially approved iterations of a legislative policies document that is inclusive <br />of emerging legislative issues and possessing general principles that can be applied to unforeseen <br />events in a legislative session. The 2007 legislative session may bring new challenges and issues <br />depending upon the outcome of the November election. The City will continue to ensure that the <br />legislature avoids attempts to erode or devalue local control and will also be steadfast in opposing <br />shifting of costs to local governments by reducing shared revenues or restricting local revenue <br />options. <br /> <br /> <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />The Legislative Policies document will apprise legislators and intergovernmental partners of the <br />policy outcomes favorable or unfavorable to City interests and goals, and highlight recommendations <br />that achieve these outcomes. When appropriate and possible, the document references and uses <br />adopted City Council and City policy as guiding principles. The document is iterative and is based in <br />past practice and policies. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br />The City Council may adopt the 2007 Legislative Policies document and forward the document to <br />the printing process for distribution within the Oregon State Legislature and with intergovernmental <br />partners. The 2007 session of the Oregon State Legislature will convene January 8, 2007. <br /> <br />L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M061108\S061108A.doc <br /> <br />