Item 2F: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Minutes

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unlikely to pass without stronger support. She noted that a formal opposition position might not be an effective use of City resources. Ms. Wilson noted that she would have more information on HB 3054 for the committee on April 28. Mr. Poling commented that, based on Mr. Nystrom’s earlier comments, maintaining the staff recommended monitor position was acceptable to him. Ms. Taylor and Ms. Ortiz concurred with Mr. Poling’s statement. HB 3223 - Relating to residential price controls. Ms. Wilson provided a brief description of HB 3223 to the committee members and noted that staff was currently recommending a Priority 2 support position regarding the bill. Ms. Wilson noted that Mayor Piercy had recommended a higher level of priority support regarding HB 3223, but also noted that for her purposes there really wasn’t much difference between Priority 1 and Priority 2. The committee members agreed that the support for HB 3223 should continue at the Priority 2 level. SB 902 - Relating to the application of pesticides near schools. Ms. Wilson provided a brief description of SB 902 to the committee members and noted that staff was currently recommending a neutral position regarding the bill. Ms. Wilson commented that staff’s recommendation of a neutral position regarding the bill was based on the fact that there were no applicable properties or organizations employing aerial pesticide spraying in or near the City of Eugene. Ms. Taylor commented that she would like the committee to adopt a support position regarding the bill and felt that the aerial spraying issue warranted concern regardless of the locations involved. Ms. Piercy agreed with Ms. Taylor’s statement. Mr. Poling maintained that he supported the intent of SB but further commented that he did not want City staff to spend an inordinate amount of time lobbying in support of the matter. Ms. Wilson commented that the City of Eugene was currently actively lobbying over 500 bills in the current legislative session and noted that a formal support position might not be an effective use of staff resources. She further noted that she would be happy to draft a letter of support regarding the bill. Ms. Wilson commented that the bill in its current form and in the current legislative schedule was unlikely to pass. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to adopt a Priority 3 support position regarding SB 0902. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. HB 3248 - Relating to railroad grade crossings. Ms. Wilson provided a brief description of HB 3248 to the committee members and noted that staff was currently recommending a Priority 3 support position regarding the bill. Ms. Wilson noted that while the HB 3248 had originated in response to issues that had arisen regarding railroad crossings both in Portland and Corvallis, it was not expected to pass. MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations April 15, 2009 Page 2