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Rlet Ratification of Unanimous IGR Actions and Action on Non - Unanimous IGR Actions from January 26, February 2, and February 9, February 16, and February 23, 2011 Intergovernmental Relations Director Brenda Wilson was present for the item via speakerphone. Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to ratify the Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations' (CCIGR) unanimous actions on bills and approval of staff recommendations in the January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, and February 23, 2011, IGR Bill Reports for bills not pulled for discussion at CCIGR meetings. Councilor Farr expressed discomfort with the process as he was not familiar with all the bills in question. He asked if support for the motion committed him to agreeing with the legislation being considered. City Attorney Glenn Klein said a vote to approve the motion was a vote that the City's position on a bill would be consistent with the position taken by the CCIGR. He said that Councilor Farr could state his disagreement with the positions taken and he was not precluded from sharing his position on a bill with a member of State legislature if he was clear that he was not speaking for the City. Councilor Farr asked how the legislature responded to the City taking a position on so many bills. Adam Watch of the City's Intergovernmental Relations Office in Salem responded that the CCIGR attempted to focus the City's lobbying efforts on legislation that affected the City's budget, operations, and other interests of the City of Eugene. Responding to a question from Councilor Clark, City Attorney Klein clarified that it was not illegal for councilors to oppose adopted council policy and referred Councilor Clark to Section 9.02 from the council's operating agreements, which confirmed his earlier statements to Councilor Farr. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 8:0. The council then discussed the bills that had not received unanimous IGR support. Senate Bill 0186 Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to adopt the CCIGR recommendation of Priority 3 Support for Senate Bill 0186. Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to amend the motion to change the City's position on Senate Bill 0186 to Neutral. Roll call vote: The amendment to the motion passed, 6:2; councilors Clark and Farr voting no. Roll call vote: The motion as amended passed, 5:3; councilors Poling, Clark, and Farr voting no. House Bill 2181 Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to adopt the CCIGR recommendation of Priority 2 Support for House Bill 2181. MINUTES — Eugene City Council February 28, 2011 Page 7 Regular Meeting