The Hood River City Council took two-and-a-half hours of testimony on proposed amendments to the City’s zoning ordinance to deal with short-term rentals during a second hearing session on Monday night, and will come back in two weeks to begin deliberations.  Testimony fell under similar lines as what Councilors heard two weeks ago.  Those seeking to eventually eliminate short-term rentals in residential zones asked the Council to go along with a five-year amortization plan recommended by the municipal planning commission.  But others touted STR’s contribution to the City’s tourism economy, adding a belief the changes would not expand affordable housing opportunities.  Councilors will come back on May 9 to begin deliberations.  One hurdle to any changes will be the need to gain four votes from the five remaining members after Councilors Laurent Picard and Becky Brun recused themselves two weeks ago, noting they have both rented out their homes on a short-term basis in the past.