City Council Minutes 2018 09 11 SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2018 Page 7 of 13 Councilmember Maloney asked if this would include easements and land dedications. Attorney Light stated the language in this goes into the takings provision of the constitution and adds the phrase "or reduced in fair market value by government law or regulation." This creates the possibility that every act of police power (zoning, subdivision regulations) could be challenged by effect on property value. Councilmember Stolzmann recommended opposition. She provided examples of how a municipality could get sued for any number of issues. A similar measure passed in Oregon and cost billions to tax payers and was repealed. There are already adequate protections in the takings language, this creates total gridlock for local governments. Councilmember Stolzmann moved staff come back with a resolution in opposition to Amendment 74, Councilmember Leh seconded. Councilmember Leh agreed it would lead to many more potential claims and was in favor of continuing with current protections. All in favor. 3. Amendments Y&Z, Fair Maps Colorado Amendments Y&Z are referred measures from the Colorado General Assembly that relate to Congressional and state legislative redistricting. Amendment. Y would create a commission to redraw congressional boundaries after the 2020 census; Amendment Z would do the same for state legislative redistricting. Both amendments received unanimous, bi-partisan support in the legislature, stemming from a broad commitment to an independent commission model that eliminates the role of political leadership and judges and reduces the politics in redistricting. This is important to the City of Louisville and its residents, as a fair redistricting process will help ensure the representation of local communities over partisan politics. The Metro Mayors Caucus is supporting these measures. Staff recommends the City SUPPORT this measure. Motion: Councilmember Leh moved to bring back a resolution of support of congressional redistricting amendment Y, Councilmember Keany seconded. Councilmember Stolzmann felt this does not impact our local government directly and while supportive, she would rather not take a position. Councilmember Leh disagreed and said this does impact us directly by appropriately non -gerrymandered districts, a fundamental right we should be supporting. State and congressional redistricting will affect how we are represented and it is incumbent on us as a part of the larger system to be supportive.