Item 2F: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Minutes

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Mr. Poling further noted that most of the infrastructure paid for by the SDC’s under HB 2865 would not be used by the people utilizing the properties in question until those properties were occupied and that the bill ultimately allowed more time for builders to receive permits. He noted that Springfield and Florence had passed similar ordinances with some measure of success and that he would like to see the CCIGR support the bill. Mr. Poling, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to adopt a support position regarding HB 2865. Ms. Wilson, responding to a question from Ms. Ortiz, noted that the bill if passed would continue in perpetuity rather than existing for a predetermined amount of time. Ms. Ortiz noted that she might be more willing to support the bill if there were a time limit upon it. Ms. Wilson, responding to a question from Ms. Ortiz, stated that HB 2865 had not been scheduled for any legislative hearings or work sessions and that the likelihood of the bill being passed was uncertain. Ms. Taylor maintained that the committee should oppose the bill in accordance with the staff recommendation. Ms. Ortiz suggested that a broader conversation regarding HB 2865 before the Eugene City Council might be helpful to determine an official position regarding it. Ms. Piercy clarified that the bill only allowed for the collection of SDC’s at the issuance of permits or certificates of occupancy and did not specifically mandate for such collections. Ms. Taylor called for a vote on Mr. Poling’s previously stated motion. The motion failed, 1:2 (Ms. Taylor and Ms. Ortiz voting in opposition). Ms. Wilson, responding to a question from Mr. Poling, recalled an earlier conversation with the committee members regarding HB 2865 or a bill similar to it, but could not recall the exact date or substance of the conversation. She noted that staff had made an administrative error with regard to the reporting of bills being pulled for discussion and that the conversation may not have been accurately recorded. Ms. Wilson assured Mr. Poling that City staff did not take any action on any bills that had not been reviewed by the CCIGR and that the CCIGR did not review any bills in legislative session until staff had reviewed them to provide a recommendation and explanatory comments. SB 942 - Relating to Oregon Climate Corps; and appropriating money. Ms. Wilson provided a brief description of SB 942 to the committee members and noted that staff was currently recommending a Priority 3 monitor position regarding the bill. Ms. Wilson commented that it was currently not known how the Oregon Climate Corps created by SB 942 would ultimately be paid for. She further noted that she had discussed the bill with representatives from both EWEB and the University of Oregon who were both supporting it. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to adopt a Priority 2 support position regarding SB 942. Ms. Piercy commented that it appeared that from the legislative assembly document regarding SB 942 that the Oregon Climate Corps would be paid for through a combination of fees and grants. MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations April 15, 2009 Page 4