Item 2F: Approval of League of Oregon Cities Priority Agenda

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Attachment C relates to population forecasting. This is related to land use. The LOC has been engaged in legislative efforts to streamline population forecasting. The league has also been engaged in conversations with the Governor’s Office and other stakeholders regarding Urban Growth Boundary reform. In addition to the two concepts above, the League of Oregon Cities has released preliminary information as to the current vote count from other cities regarding the league’s legislative priorities. The greatest support is for Items D and G; Item G, under General Government, would amend the public contracting code and is a priority for the Purchasing Department. RELATED CITY POLICIES Ratification of IGR Committee actions is the making or affirming of the City of Eugene’s policy with respect to Federal and State legislative issues or such other matters as may come to the council from the committee. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council may ratify or decline to ratify the IGR Committee’s unanimous actions and approval of staff recommendations. Actions on which the IGR committee is not unanimous must be addressed by the full council in order to provide direction to staff in Salem. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends ratification of the IGR Committee's actions. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to ratify that the IGR Committee's unanimous actions recommending Items A, D, F, G, K, and Q be the City of Eugene’s selections for the League of Oregon Cities legislative priorities for the 2013 legislative session. ATTACHMENTS A.League of Oregon Cities (LOC) Policy Committees’ Legislative Recommendations B.LOC Local Control Amendment (HJR 26) C.LOC Perspective on Population Forecasting D.Memo to Jon Ruiz from Jessica Mumme Regarding the LOC Legislative Priority Setting FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Jessica Mumme Telephone: 541-682-5127 Staff E-Mail: jessica.l.mumme@ci.eugene.or.us S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120723\S1207232F.doc