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HB 3246, HB 3247 Mr. Yeiter indicated the two bills, related to a claim for compensation for land use regulation, were very similar. Ms. Bettman believed the bills helped the City. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the status of the bill to Support. The motion passed unanimously. HB 3248 Ms. Bettman noted that the bill called for a public hearing in association with every Ballot Measure 37 claims. She said it seemed to be unwieldy to have a public hearing in every instance, but they might be useful in some cases. In large cases it could bring forth information not provided by an applicant. Mr. Yeiter indicated staff's concern was related to the unwieldy and mandated nature of the process, which would require it in all cases was a lot of work. Ms. Bettman suggested a position of neutral with amendments not to require hearings in all cases. Mr. Pap6 suggested other Oregon communities should be allowed to do pass ordinances as they please. He perceived it as a home rule issue. Ms. Taylor asked who would determine if an application should have such a hearing. Mr. Pap6 questioned why the City would want to tell other jurisdictions how to hold hearings. Ms. Bettman said the State was making a determination that would eventually affect all jurisdictions including Eugene. Whatever the State developed would ultimately affect Eugene, and while the City would not want to hold a hearing in every case, she did not want it to be preempted from holding a hearing. Mr. Heuser advised that the committee err on the side of local control. Responding to a question from Mr. Pap6, Mr. Lidz did not think the State would prohibit local governments from holding hearings. Ms. Bettman asked the status of the City's ordinance. Mr. Lidz said the City's ordinance states a public hearing was not needed in every case. Ms. Bettman indicated acceptance of Mr. Heuser's recommendation. HB 3249 Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman, Mr. Yeiter indicated this bill was similar to the previous bill, although it discussed having the public record available for the courts. Ms. Bettman indicated acceptance of the staff recommendation. HB 3254 Responding to a question from Mr. Pap~, Mr. Heuser indicated the bill, which would impose a tax on the purchase price of luxury items, was unlikely to make progress as it was a House bill without a Republican MINUTES--Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations April 21, 2005 Page 6