Item 7: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions

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Ms. Bettman disagreed with the last statement, then read from the summary: “this bill will immediately transfer all staff, functions, powers and budget of the Office of Emergency Management(OEM) from Oregon State Police to the Oregon Military Department.” Mayor Piercy said it was such a significant issue that she would be reluctant to take a position based on the information they had. She felt the position should be “monitor.” Ms. Bettman agreed, proposing that it be a Priority 1 Monitor, noting that her constituents would not support militarizing what was a civilian function. Mayor Piercy recommended that the bill be monitored in the IGR committee, as she felt it would evolve a lot. Ms. Bettman said she would like to see a summary from a manager projecting how the proposed legislation would affect local emergency services. Mr. Cushman agreed to coordinate a response. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Pryor, moved to change the recommendation to Priority 1 Monitor. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. ? SB 162 – Relating to medical services provided in emergencies. Recommended to Monitor. Ms. Kamppi said the bill was submitted from the Department of Human Resources and served to regulate all first responders, including police, fire and ambulance services. The Department currently regulated ambulance services only, and the proposed regulation did not have resources attached to support the required inspections. She noted that the bill was opposed by the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, the Oregon State Ambulance Association, and the Oregon Fire Administrators Association unless proposed changes were made. Ms. Bettman said she would support the “Monitor” recommendation, but thought the bill made a lot of sense. Mr. Pryor said it appeared to be a money issue. Mayor Piercy said it sounded as if they were anticipating a possible pandemic that required state and local cooperation. Ms. Bettman asked for an update at the next session. ? SB 237 – Relating to pesticides. Recommended to Drop. Mr. Potter said the bill proposed to raise the fee for manufacturers or distributors to file pesticide informa- tion with the state; he recommended a drop because he did not see an effect on the City of Eugene. In response to Ms. Bettman’s question about current funding, Mr. Potter said there apparently was not enough money to get the program off the ground, hence the bill. Ms. Bettman said that although it was not related to a City program, it did have an overall public benefit and was a program the community would support. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the recommendation to Priority 3 Support. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. ? HB 2077 – Relating to licensing requirements. Recommended to Monitor. Ms. Bettman wondered why they were monitoring the bill instead of dropping it, as it seemed more like a professional issue than a city issue. Mr. Gallup said the initial feeling was to “see where it goes.” He did not see a problem with dropping the bill. MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental February 6, 2007 Page 5 Relations