Item A: Adoption of 2007 Legislative Policies

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Preserving HOME RULE and Local Flexibility strongly oppose attempts to repeal smoking bans The City will , such as that adopted by the Eugene City Council in November, 2000. oppose attempts to repeal Eugene’s Toxics Right-to-Knowoppose The City will program and toxic statutes unfair to small businesses . strongly supports protecting the home rule authority of local government The City to charge franchise fees for use of its rights-of-way used by telecommunication companies. supports after school youth programs The City and identification of long-term funding for these programs. . The City supports repeal of prohibition of inclusionary zoning The City supports repeal the prohibition of a real estate transfer tax . Preserving LIVABILITY in Transportation and the Environment supports greater State Highway Trust Fund funding for local streets and road The City maintenance and repair , and seeks additional flexibility to use funds for nodal development, pedestrian and bicycle access. opposes any preemption or limitation on local revenue options The City , including local fuel taxes and transportation system maintenance fees that may be used to fund the City’s transportation system. supports continued funding for passenger rail, as well as bus connections The City to eastern and southern Oregon. Eugene’s recently renovated historic depot is the southern terminus of the Northwest Rail Corridor. supports strategies that help urban communities respond proactively to salmon The City protection , and respond to the listing by the National Marine Fisheries Service. City of Eugene Legislative Policies, 2007 Session With IGR Mtg 10/17 and 10/26 Amendments C:\Documents and Settings\ceexelf\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK10B\LegPol2007Sesxx1.doc Updated on: 11/6/2006 By: Last saved by ceexmfw 7