Item 5: Ratification of IGR Actions of Feb. 27, and Mar. 6, 2013

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framing, plumbing, wiring, mechanical work, etc. Under the new rules in order for an individual to be able to do that he/she would have to be a journeyman electrician and a journeyman plumber, and be a licensed architect or engineer or have a number of years’ experience working as or for a general contractor. It is safe to assume that there are very few, if any, people in Oregon with that resume. There is an efficiency gained in sending a single inspector to a jobsite rather than three or four, and the City has made deliberate, significant investment in the cross- training of the inspection staff. There will be an on-going increase in the cost of proving inspection service if this ability is effectively eliminated. The bill would reduce the eligible applicant pool for future hires, remove hiring flexibility and make it harder to find the “right” people for Eugene. The required work experience in very limited and specific, and any ability to consider equivalent experience and training is taken away. We have an excellent staff consisting of highly skilled and competent individuals, yet under the prosed rule changes the majority of our plan reviewers and building inspectors would not be considered qualified to perform their current jobs if they were applying for them today. Recommendation: Priority 1 Oppose SB 0468 :Establishes process for Oregon Liquor Control Commission to adopt rule declaring alcohol impact area upon petition by municipality. Establishes processes for granting exemptions and for review of rule. Declares emergency, effective on passage Relating to: Relating to alcohol impact areas; declaring an emergency Sponsored by: Senator Dingfelder, Representative Tomei Staff Comments: No additional information – Similar bill in the past, recommendation was for support. Recommendation: Priority 1 Support 4 | Page March 6, 2013 IGR Committee Meeting