Item 2D: Ratification of IGR Action

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Ms. Taylor recommended the following change to page 13: ? Fourth bullet point under C: Eugene supports the use of State Highway Funds allocated to ODOT spent “off system” when it provides a flexible more cost-effective and livable alternative to spending funds on the State system. , and support legislation to enhance flexible uses of these dollars. Ms. Wilson noted that she had shifted the language somewhat so that the City of Eugene appeared to support more than oppose items. Ms. Taylor recommended deletion of the last paragraph on page 13, which discussed how the state’s population had grown. Continuing, Ms. Taylor thought the second bullet point on page 15 under Sustainable Development was redundant. Mr. Poling thought it was important to leave it in. They agreed to change it by making the following a separate bullet point: ? Eugene supports the regulatory process that provides incentives and financial measures for preser- vation of natural resources and that promote sustainable energy policies. Ms. Taylor, with Ms. Wilson’s input, made the following changes to Building Codes on page 15: ? Second bullet point: Eugene supports improvements to State Building Codes that streamline without jeopardizing health safety or integrity or infrastructure. ? Third bullet point: Eugene supports uniform application of Oregon building codes, funded to levels and funding that allows effective monitoring and enforcement. Ms. Wilson suggested the following changes under Housing on pages 16 and 17, in response to feedback from Ms. Taylor: ? Second bullet point: Eugene supports incentives for compact urban growth by promoting dense housing. ? Last bullet point: Eugene supports continued funding of immediate development of affordable housing development through the Housing Trust Fund… Ms. Wilson noted that the goal of the last bullet point was to speed up the process and to increase allocations to the area. Ms. Taylor thought the three paragraphs that followed the bullet points on page 17 stated things that the legislators already knew and could be condensed. Ms. Wilson noted that she had already significantly condensed it from the previous version. Ms. Ortiz thought some of the people elected from the community did not have prior political experience and could find the information useful. Ms. Taylor opined that the shorter the document was the more likely it would be to be read. She asked who would read the document. Ms. Wilson replied that she hoped the legislative delegation would read it. Ms. Taylor suggested that a separate fact sheet be included. Ms. Taylor wanted to add something to the language that supported the development of state supported emergency homeless shelters for every county. Ms. Ortiz opined that this was “kind of a pipe dream.” Ms. Taylor countered that a lot of things were. She said people had a place to go at night but they had nowhere to go during the day. She recalled that there used to be poor houses and other kinds of shelters. MINUTES—Council Committee on September 10, 2008 Page 3 Intergovernmental Relations