Item 2C: Ratification of IGR Minutes

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not heard what the official position of the County was, but they had been involved in the conversation as well. Ms. Ortiz, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to adopt a Support position for House Bill 3640. Ms. Taylor noted that the bill ran against her principles, but that she was willing to go along with a Support position due to the information presented. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. Senate Bill 1050 Ms. Taylor thought the CCIGR should support the bill. Ms. Wilson stated that the bill was the state’s version of “buy American.” She said it would require that any local government or public body including state agencies to use iron and steel manufactured goods that were made in the United States. She noted that staff recommended adopting an Oppose position because the bill would restrict the City’s ability to buy these goods. She commented that the bill would make some sense for communities on the east coast, but there were not a lot of such manufacturing facilities in Oregon. She added that she did not see the bill going anywhere, though the bill had a hearing scheduled for that day. Paul Klope, Civil Engineer for the Public Works Department, explained that the issue lay in that if the 25 percent was applied to the entire structure, it became a very big number for public entities to pay for, but if it was applied only to the items purchased, he would find that acceptable. He had thought it to be a good idea, but preferred to apply it more specifically. Ms. Taylor felt the bill promoted sustainability and that, as a matter of principle, they should support it. Ms. Taylor moved to adopt a Support position on Senate Bill 1050. The motion died for lack of a second. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Poling, moved to Monitor the bill. The motion passed un- animously, 3:0. Senate Bill 1009 Ms. Wilson said the bill had been heard in committee on the previous day and had faced a lot of opposition on a number of different fronts. She related that the sentiment about the bill was that while it was good policy, the bill did not accomplish that policy. She predicted that the bill would be amended. She noted that President Courtney had issued a statement indicating that he would support it if things could be worked out between industry and the legislators. Ethan Nelson, Solid Waste Management Program Manager, agreed that the focus on removing plastic bags from the waste stream was good, but the way the legislation was written could create a rebounding affect that would have a greater environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gas production. He had recom- mended that they take an Oppose position. Ms. Ortiz remarked that conceptually it was difficult for her to adopt an Oppose position. She preferred to adopt a Monitor position. MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations February 3, 2010 Page 3