Item 6: Ratification of IGR Minutes and Direction on Legislative Policy

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SB77 Ms. Feldman explained that SB77 applied only to major party candidates and this was why the recommen- dation was ‘Drop.’ The CCIGR agreed with the staff recommendation. HB2185 Mr. Solin said this bill would give clarity to the role of the Public Health Department in the event of a public health emergency. He explained that it was not in the purview of the City. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Pryor, moved to adopt a position of ‘Priority 3 Support.’ The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. SB137 Ms. Bettman felt the bill superceded home rule. Mr. Solin agreed. He noted the Planning and Development Department (PDD) opposition to the bill on that basis. He pointed out that public safety personnel wanted to support the radio project because the process to site radio towers and related facilities needed for wireless interoperable public safety communications in areas zoned for commercial, industrial, farm or forest use was lengthy. He said the Emergency Management Department was seeking a way to get these towers into communities using a shortened process. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Pryor, moved to change the position to ‘Priority 3 Support’ pro- vided the bill was amended to require collaboration between the City and State in the siting of radio towers and facilities. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. HB2136 Ms. Taylor averred that the City should oppose the bill, which would eliminate the right to appeal judgments under $500, because people should have the right to appeal an issue. Ms. Taylor moved to change the position on HB2136 to ‘Priority 2 Oppose.’ The motion died for lack of a second and the current position of ‘Priority 3 Neutral’ stood. SB287 Mr. Lidz explained that the bill would enhance the penalty for someone who exceeded the speed limit while eluding the police. Ms. Bettman ascertained that the CCIGR agreed that the bill should remain a ‘Priority 3 Support.’ SB289 Mr. Lidz stated that the bill would require unanimous jury verdicts on all convictions. He related that the City Attorney opposed it because it would make convictions more difficult. Ms. Bettman observed that the bill had no effect on municipal prosecutions. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the position to ‘Drop.’ The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. SB366 Ms. Bettman moved to change the position to ‘Priority 1 Support.’ MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental February 13, 2007 Page 8 Relations