Item 3: Ratification of Unanimous IGR Actions and Action on Non-Unanimous IGR Actions

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As written, the bill would continue to allow two-way radio communication. However, cell phones are increasingly a viable communication tool for Public Works equipment operators. Recommend priority 3 oppose, seeking an amendment at Section 1(1)(e) to strike the words "as a volunteer" (i.e., to allow the use of a cell phone for a Public Works equipment operator providing emergency services). (Eric Jones) Comments from other reviewers on SB 407: The City already has a policy on this issue which, while it was being developed, considered what this bill proposes. I believe that the feedback received from managers for the City was that it would unnecessarily limit the ability to communicate or respond under some circumstances. (Craig Sorseth) City staff do use cellular devices on occasion in city vehicles while performing aspects of their operational responsibilities. e.g. building inspectors calling supervisors, or customers with updates of their scheduling and work flow. Although Public Works field staff primarily use a two way radio system for emergency communications , there are times when their work flows require the use of cell phones to communicate while driving. If the use of a cell phone was not permitted these operations would be required to pull over to the side of the road to complete their communications or use a dedicated hands free device. Currently there is a City cell phone use policy that addresses most operational questions within the organization. Elimination of the proposed cell phone use language in this bill could potentially have a negative effect on certain City staff operations. The impact should be mitigated by the use of vehicle based blue tooth devices. (Tony Jobanek) Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation Chuck Tilby EPD-ADM 2/17/2011 Pri 3 Oppose Comments: EPD likes the idea of eliminating the general exclusion of anyone who uses one of the prohibited devices as part of their employment. Just because it is work related does not mean they have the training and experience to operate a vehicle under those conditions any more than the average motorist. That said, we are ok with PW concerns over the wording, and defer to their recommendation. HB 3192 Relating Clause: Relating to traffic offenses; declaring an emergency. Title:Provides that fines and costs collected by court for traffic offenses committed on state highways be credited and distributed as monetary obligation payable to state. Sponsored by: By Representative KIMP; Representatives GILLIAM, KENNEMER, SCHAUFLER URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/11reg/measpdf/hb3100.dir/hb3192.intro.pdf Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation Chuck Tilby EPD-ADM 2/17/2011 Pri 2 Oppose Comments: Concur with Jeff. This would divert all money for violations written on Hwy 99, `126 (Franklin, 6th and 7th, 11th) etc. Large negative monetary loss to the City. The state has 6