Item 3: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions

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Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Pryor, moved to oppose the bill unless amended to allow noncontiguous and island annexations. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. HB 3012 Ms. Bettman suggested the City take a Priority 2 Oppose position on the bill. Mr. Yeiter had no objection. Mr. Pryor, seconded by Ms. Bettman, moved to change the status of the bill to Priority 2, Oppose. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. HB 3013 The committee accepted the staff recommendation that the City take a Neutral position on the bill. HB 3291 The committee had no objection to the staff recommendation of Priority 3, Oppose. HB 3303/HB 3304 The committee indicated acceptance of the staff recommendations for both HB 3303 and HB 3304. HB 3410 Mr. Yeiter said he had recommended the status of the bill be changed to Priority 2, Oppose. There was no objection to the staff recommendation. HB 3446 The committee had no objection toe the staff recommendation Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to accept the committee’s recommendations on the bills and the recommendation of staff on the bills not discussed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Items from Members and Staff The committee agreed to consider its operating agreements at the next meeting. Mayor Piercy asked if the full council had taken a position on the legislation supporting the establishment of an Area Commission on Transportation in Lane County. Ms. Wilson said the council had not discussed the bill but the CCIGR had taken unanimous position of support. Mayor Piercy indicated she would raise the bill at the council. She had mixed feelings about the bill. She preferred to see a bill that directed the government partners to discuss the formation of an Area Commission on Transportation rather than have the legislature make that decision. She had shared that with Representative Holvey. Mayor Piercy acknowl- MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations April 19, 2007 Page 9