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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/1971 Meeting e "'Ill 68;:; I e I I e ,I e f 1 l I I II ,I II II II Ii II 1\ ! I 1 I II II i ! Ij I, I ! II II I ! Council Chamber Eugene, Oregon May 10, 1971 I . . ! Regular meeting of the Common Councll of the city of Eugene, Oregon was .called to orde~ by Hls i Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on May 10, 1971 in the Council Chamber, with the fOllOW-I' ing Councilmen present: Mrs. Campbell; Messrs. McDonald, Gribskov, Williams, and Hershner. Mrs. Beal, Mr. Mohr> and Mr>. Teague were not pr>esent. I. Awards, Interriaticmal Cooperation Committee - Mayor Anderson outlined inception of this commi ttee~four years ago, andtrtat its purpose was to br>ing closer ties with those of other nations and contribute to International Cooperation. Mayor Anderson expressed his pleasure in awarding certificates to several organiz9tions and citizens of the community who, by their efforts and work, had shown themselves to be greatly interested in international cooperation. r I I II I I I I II. Appointment, Traffic Safety Commission - Mayor Anderson announced appointment of Mr. Arnold Storhoff to the Traffic Safety Commission to replace Mr. Merle Graham. III. Community Relations position - City Manager introduced Mr. Robert ment~ who will replace Dick Jones as Community Relations officer. his position as Captain in the Fire Department. Mazany of the Parks Depart- Mr. Jones will return to I I I I Ii II i and most of them have viewed the site. I I Planning Director explained that this property would normally be developed under residen- II tial density conventional subdivision~ but with Planned Unit Bevelopment it could be better I arranged and utilized. He showed slides demonstrating the arrangement of duplex units in I, the development and layout of streets. He ca4-led attention to the proximity of schools II and parks to the site. ! IV. Public Hearings A. Appeal from Planning Commission Preliminary Approval, Planned Unit Development - Planning Commission decision on Planned Unit Development is final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days. An appeal was filed within the prescribed period by Larry A. Brown. City Council members have had an opportunity to review Planning Commission minutes 'f I. I! Ii !I I I I 'I II Ij II 'I II II I' .I 11 II I II II Ii I: Ii 'I " f! il II " II Ii Ii Ii 'I I, Ii II ,I ,I 'I I, Ii (' ,\ II I: ;, 'i ,. Mr. Larry Brown, 1063 Leigh, said his property abuts the proposed development. The entire area is low density residential. He felt the development would be in variance with the natural development of the neighborhood, and was anxious that prescribed standards of the PUD ordinance be met. He was especially concerned about traffic carriers in the area~ particularly Bailey Lane. I I II II Mr. Brown cited Res. 1418, passed in 1968, and questioned whether the density permitted ! for this PUD might violate that resolution. He outlined requirements of the PUD ordinance, I and requested a determination whether or not the Planning Commission had actually made II findings on these criteria. He asked that the traffic situation be studied before approvaljl was granted for increased density. He requested that the Council postpone a decision to allow negqtiations over a better plan which would be beneficial to the entire neighborhood':1 Mr. Vern Svarverud, 317 Bailey Lane, explained that he had to have his septic tank drained, Ii and that he was concerned what this development would do to his drainfield. !i He explained problems on that street, particularly in early morning hours. He was also concerned with drainage, since the entire area is low and the water table high. Cecil Cunningham, 285 Bailey Lane, Mrs. Robert D. Culver, 1098 Leigh, Pat Malloy, 295 Bailey Lane, Jess Robertson, 1051 Randall, were all concerned about the traffic patterns, how the streets might be relocated and whether they would be widened and resurfaced. :1 I, II II 11 il II Ii I' il Mr. Franklin Buchanon, 1075 Leigh, was concerned that the quality of duplexes might not be as good as that called for in single family construction. He was assured that the developer must meet the construction standards of the city of Eugene. Mr. Larry Cooley, 5152 Mahalo, said he was an attorney representing Mr. Ted Murphy, and addressed himself to points in the letter of appeal. He pointed out that the Planning Commission had granted only preliminary approval, and that many of these requirements did not have to be met at this stage. He said the developer had modified his plan to comply with suggestions of the Traffic Engineer to improve the traffic situation. He commented il that the developer had come up with a plan which met the requirements of staff, and was ;i the best plan for the property, by using the PUD rather than strictly subdividing. :i City Manager called attention to Planning Commission requirements and conditions which must!1 be met prior to final approval of plans. The requirements include paving of streets, storm, and sanitary sewer designs, improvement of Satre Street, addition of walkways. Ii , 1\ Councilmen had questions regarding Bailey Lane, and whether it was a City or County street.! It was pointed out that it was partly outside the City. II - \, In answer to other concerns ~ the COuncil was told that the area was connected to sanitary II sewer, and that if and when the facilities in the area were brought up to City standards, 11 there would be no traffic problem in the area.1 I, I Councilman Williams was concerned about the effect of increased traffic, and felt 5/10/71 - 1 .... ~ jaG 5/10/71 e some counts should be made. Traffic Engineer said a study could be made of the immediate area. I , II 'I Ii I' II II I, II Ii 11 '! I, Ii :1 " 'I I: d I' Ii Ii !I I: d Ii :i I' , Ii II I' q I . I' II ,I II ,I " " i: II 'I I' ,I I Ii Ij I, d II Ii I' ,I I' , II q I: I! " I, 'I II Ii I' ,I II " .I I' d II 'I I. " !f II ~ I Ii ,: Ii ),1 Ii Ii " I' II I: 'I !, " I: I' ,: Ii II 11 I " q I' I' Ii ,I II . ! !I II Ii Ii II 11 I: ~ 1\ :i II ~ Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that approval be withheld on this matter until the next Council meeting and that the Traffic Engineer be instructed to make a count on Bailey Lane traffic prior to that time to give the Council information on the traffic flow. Motion carried. B. *Parking Removal Plan for Central Business Distr>ict Circumferential Streets Council previously approved removal of parking from core area segments of Oak, 8th, Charnelton and 10th, coincidentally with creation of four additional off-street lots. Property owners and tenants in the area were contacted for review of the plan. 41% responded of which 25% were tenants. The Downtown Association has contacted those who responded negatively. In spite of the fact iliat the decision was not unanimous, the Downtown Association has requested that the City move ahead. The majority of owners recognize that the streets will be widened next summer, with ultimate parking removal. Concern was also expressed that the lots be available before removal of parking sites. Councilwoman Beal was concerned that parking lots were not permanently landscaped. She was assured that landscaping was planned for permanent lots, but that these proposed four were Renewal Agency property and were interim lots. Potted trees were, however, planned for them. She was also assured that a tree-planting program was included in plans for street widening. City Manager explained that the renewal plan calls for three additional large parking facilities, and that landscaping is included in the plans. Mr. W~lliams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that parking removalfrom the core area, as delineated by staff, be approved. Mr. W. Ellingsworth, 2760 Willamette, spoke for the Downtown Association, which has requested that metered parking be removed from fuese str>eets as soon as off-street parking can be provided. Councilmen were a little concerned with removal of short-time parking meters. They felt citizens should have an opportunity to run short errands. It was pointed out that most of the off-street lots would be metered. Mr. Vince Farina, member of the Downtown Business Association, said merchants in the Association have worked diligently for about twenty years to move traffic in and around the downtown area, and to provide adequate off-street parking. The streets will have to be used for movement of pedestrians and traffic, not for storage of autos. Mr. George Boehnke, 3120 Agate, said most merchants on 8th would not agree to removal of parking unless adequate off-street parking is provided. Mr. Charles Bonnett, 193 West 19th, reminded Councilmen that they should consider the long-run effect of this plan, and that ninety new spaces would be added through the off-street lots. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. C. Bid, PublIC ~orks Department PAVING & SANITARY SEWER RECONSTRUCTION Alley btn 10th & 11th Avenues from Lawrent to Washington (Salvation Army) Devereaux & Pratt Shur-Way Contractors Kenneth R. Bostick Fred Stubbert Wildish Const. Co. 14' pvg $6.53/fr.ft. San Swr - $4,035;60. Budgeted $4,770.00 $7,878.70 8,860.54 9,134.21 9,036.01 9,590.18 COMPLETION DATE: August 1, 1971 Two weeks ago a decision was delayed on award of this bid to give the Council an opportunity to view the site. The site was toured before the committee meeting. Manager read letters. from Bernard Strassmaier, 1034 Lawrence Street, Alexander Dederer, Cedar Lane Company and Warren L. Ramsay, 452 West 10th, in opposition to paving of the alley. It was determined by staff that 50% of the alley frontage was in favor of the paving, even if all three letters were valid. Staff opinion is that~ since the property owned by commercial users will receive heavier than residential use, the alley should be paved~ and that it will benefit all the properties. John Horn, 1170 Pearl~ said Cedar Lane still owns frontage on the alley, but that it is under option to the Salvation Army. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the bid be awarded to the low bidder for the project. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. D. Planning Commission Report (April 6, 1971 - Held from meeting of April 26, 1971) Zone Change recommended denial - K. Ray Barnes; southwest corner Beltline Road and Norkenzie. R-l to R-2 PD Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the Planning Commission recommendation be upheld. *Sections printed in italics are from comnrrttee nnnutes. 5/10/71 - 2 r I I I 11 I' 'I II il I, Ii !I jt '! II Ii :1 I, :1 " [I e II Ii !f " " :1 \1 :1 'I I' I ,I I' I , , ! II I ~ I, II II it " II I: !I " :i " Ii :' il 'I II [I 11 I' I I ! , , !i . I I I, I, !l II II I; e II ,I II II Ii it " " ij II e e ""III 0'81 5/10/71 I e I I e I e I I I II I I I I Mr. K. Ray Barnes gave a description of the proposed project and the reasons for Planning Commission action. He outlined past history of the site, and reasons why it should be considered unique. He felt the request would allow the best use of the property. Clifford Lansdowne, 1410 Flintridge~ said residents of the area would be opposed to a high density development because streets are already overburdened, and there could not be enough exits. Robert Knowles, 2311 Tabor, did not feel this zoning would benefit the neighborhood or be compatible with the surrounding. Councilman Mohr arrived at the meeting. Ralph Cook, 1402 Inglewood, indicated that the traffic influence was of prime concern to residents cr the area. It has increased immensely with single family residential building, which is a healthy gowth, but he felt this increased density was not justified. II I I I I Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the Planning Commission recommendation be upheld. Motion carried. I II I I , II I Mr. Mohr indicated abstention from voting, since he had not been present during the discussion. E. Planning Commission Recommendations of April 19, 1971 (Discussed at committee meeting of May 5, 1971) The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the power confer~ed by enabling legislation in the 1969 Legislature, which provides that all governmental agencies except federal are subject to local zoning and building code regulations, be accepted. This recommendation was based on an opinion from the Attorney's office Planning Commission should take some action to acquire this authority. Attorney will have a report for Council at the regular meeting. that the City Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that this item be held over to the next regular Council meeting. Motion carried. I I II Ii 'I Ii II II Ii ,I \ 2. Amend zoning ordinance a. Use of Public Land Zone - Amend Article 2, Section 2.08, Applicability to Public Land, to. add the following: "Land which has had only a PL Public Land Zoning designation must be considered by the Planning Commission, and an appropriate zoning classification applied to it, before any such land may be put to any new use, other than the regular operation of the public agency that owns it." This amendment will give an opportunity for Planning Commission review of change of use for land, even though it remains in public ownership. COUNCIL BILL NO. 9410 - Amend zoning ordinance No. 15158, Article 2 Section 2.08 Public Land to add interim ruling, was submitted, and no councilman present requesting that it be read in full~ was read the first time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. i j Ii 11 I , ! I !, II I I I I , Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16210. b. PUD Approval Terminations - Article 28~ Section 28.04, Final Approval, add the following: Pre-preliminary and preliminary approval of all Planned Unit Developments shall terminate within 18 months after the effective date of preliminary approval by the Planning Commission or City ~uncil. The Commission shall have the option to extend the preliminary approval for a one-year period, upon application by the owners or agents of the project, if said application or extension is made prior to the time of the expiration period. The amendment will provide for a cut-off time for PUD beyond which the applicant will be required to reapply. Expiration dates will be clarified for applicants. I I j II II 11 Ij !' COUNCIL BILL NO. 9411 - Amend zoning ordinance No. 15158 Article 28~ add paragr.?flh to Section 28.04 "Final Approval" to provide termination period, was submitted, and no councilman present requesting that it be read in full, it was read by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by ~r. Mohr that the mIl be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council,and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16211. ii II I, II l( 1 I, ... 5/10/71 - 3 "... 586 e I I I ,i Ii if JI( 'I :1 Ii II I' II II II I: II " " 'I I' II I, I ,I " I, I: ,: i; Ii II Ii I, I: II I' Ii I: II if II ii Ii :1 " Ii Ii 'I L i! II II " :! I' :1 II " i; I' " ,I " I! " II I: ii II Ii II q 'I I, I' ,I II Ii II Ii Ii Ii Ii I: I' 'I I: 'I Ii I! II I: Ii Ii II ,I Ii ;i I' " ,I l' P II " il II I, \\ !: :1 \1 ~ c. Controlled Income and Rent Housing Densities - Article 26, Section 26.05, Conditional Use Permit Criteria for Controlled Income and Rent Housing (b) Allowance of increased density. Delete proposed paragraph and substitute the .fo11owihg: "The Planning Commission may increase the density allowed in the RA and R-l zoning districts to 75% of the allowable density for an R-2 PD. Such an increase is not automatic and the actual extent of the increase will take into account size of the units, nature of the occupants (elderly vs. families) and the consequent demands on public transportation, the road network, schools and recreation facilities. No minimum site area will be required for Controlled Income and Rent Housing under Planned Unit Development regulations." The Planning ComTIrission concurred with the Council proposal that it initiate studies that will have the goal of establishing geographic boundaries within which a minimum and maximum' number of controlled income and rent housing units will be stipulated and overall district densities established. The district- ing proposal that is expected to emerge from such studies should preferably deal in ranges of population density, rather than unit densities; (eg. a count~: by bedrooms that would be a step in this direction, bearing in mind that actual occupancy can never be enforced except in CIR's). In addition, the COmnUssion agrees that it should initiate studies to determine dispersal policies to further define the dispersal policies spelled out in the Community Goals and housing policy documents of the City. Mrs. Niven commented with regard to the second paragraph that this will be brought to the Joint Housing COmnUttee at its next meeting to get input to find reasonable ways to define neighborhoods, etc. Councilman Mohr felt the reference to minimum size PD's should be deleted, and that the PD ordinance should be amended in this manner instead. Mrs. Niven explained that this would cause mechanical difficulties. The Commission felt more study was required before removing it from the PD section entirely. Planning Director explained that this amendment would provide a further refinement for a special area. Further study to arri ve at specifics is needed before amending the overall section. Councilman Mohr said his initial reaction was that this amendment would create a poor-people's zone for the city. Planning Director explained the requirements of the PUD and that they would be too stringent in some cases for smaller developments. Councilman Williams moved that the last two lines of the amendment be deleted, and that the ordinance be considered. Mrs. Niven felt that there was a possibility the Commission would be challenged on the four acre minimum, and this point should be made clear by deletion of the reference to the four acres. There was discussion about Mrs. Niven's suggestion and possible further amendment. Mr. williams stated that his motion stood as originally stated, and Mr. Gribskov seconded. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. Mr. Ed Adkins requested that he be allowed to review plans concerning a proposed low rent housing development. He was informed that these may be reviewed in the Planning offi ce. COUNCIL BILL NO. 9352 - Amendment to zoning ordinance setting criteria for controlled income and rent housing was submitted and read the first'.'time April 12 ~ 1971 and tabled for> Planning Commission amendment. Planning Commission has amended the bill and it is brought back for second reading at this time. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be consi'dered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16212. IV. Items to be considered with one motion after discussion of individual items, if requested. Items were previously discussed at committee meetings of April 28 and May 5, with the exception of the last three items. A. 4/28/71 Council By-Laws, Amendment - Councilman Mohr requested that an item be placed on an early agenda to establish a procedure for considering Council resolutions. He suggested that, for certain matters, the title could be changed to "Memorial." The City Manager 5/10/71 - 4 ,I " " " II II i: 11 1; Ii " :1 :1 Ii :1 I " I; II \1 !! e il 'I 'I il " I' ,I Ii il I, II :1 I, I, " :1 I, II II .1 il ii " I Ii :1 I ;i ,I 'I 11 " " " 11 !I :i :\ :1 !: Ii I' iI [I II l' II II " I, Ii Ii :, 'I !, , I' " " Ii I! I e It :1 " I' I' Ii II Ii :1 :1 Ii II Ii I , ! I , :1 II !I il ;1 I e e ""'l 68C 5/10 j 71 I e I B. 5/5/71 I ,1 II I suggested that an ad-hoc committee be appointed to work on this matter. Mayor Anderson appointed Mr. Mohr as chairman of an Ad Hoc Comnrrttee to study Council By-Laws, assisted by Mr. Teague and Mr. Williams. He felt a clarification of pres- entation of resolutions was certainly in order. Approve Neighborhood Meetihgsto Sell Budget - Mr, Teague said the Mayor had contacted him regarding a suggestion for neighborhood meetings, and that he felt this would be an excellent way to get voter support. I I There was discussion of how individual Councilmen could conduct neighborhood meetings, and whether the press would be able to attend each one or whether they should be consolidated, since the purpose was pJ.blici ty. Since it was the consensus that meetings in individual neighborhoods would generally be poorly attended, it was suggested that a centrai meeting be held, attended by all councilmen. There was some concern that this might detract from the feeling of the Councilmen going to the voter. It was suggested that the City might hold an open house for one night, and that citizens be invited to inspect city facilities, and to meet and discuss problems with councilmen and staff. After discussion, Councilman Teague said that, since Council reaction had appeared to be favorable, if administration would make the plans, the Council would cooperate. Approve II I I I C-.' - Traffic ,Plow, wl.llakenzie"';'Coburg Road Area, - Counc~lman Williams suggested that the 5/5/11 -Council move toward p-ractical- solutions to the peak flow of traffic into the Willakenzie-Coburg Road area. He felt some alternative would have to be developed to get traffic onto the Ferry Street Bridge, or that, as an alternative, a mora- toriumbe placed on new construction in that area. 5/5/71 I II \, I I ! 5/5/71 I I I , II e I I I F. Ii 4/28/71 I e 4/28/71 4/28/71 I n II ~ ! City Manager agreed to analyze the pcoblem and suggest possible alternatives. Affirm I I D. Budget Election; Telephone Campaign - Councilwoman Cam~bell reported on a committee meeting with members of various employe groups and m~mbers of the League of Women Voters to plan an effective telephone campaign. In order to meet the goal of 12,000 contacts, it will be necessary for each councilman to provide five callers. She explai~ed that detailed instructions will be provided each caller, and that it would take approximately one hour. for each caller .to complete his list. Affirm E. Establishment of Policy re: Neighborhood Groups - Mr. Mohr said an agenda item had brought to mind many questions concerning the role to be played by neighborhood advisory groups in the planning process for the city. He was not sure how they were to be initiated; how the money budgeted for staff assistance had been or was to be expended; what constituted a neighborhood advisory group; or what their duties were. He requested a staff report on rules and procedures for establishing and sanctioning a neighborhood advisory planning group. Manager agreed that these were\valid questions. He explained that the purpose of funds in the budget was to enable staff backup to get answers to such questions, to deternline how important the neighborhood planning effort should be and how it should fit in with the existing organizational and decision-making structure. Mrs. Niven, planning Commission member, said this question had been discussed at Planning Commission' meetings and there had been one conclusion that there must be some defini tion of a neighborhood; This will relate s~mewhat to the study of density. It will be necessary to have a method to deternline what constitutes a neighborhood committee. Dave Hunt, ERA, said this had been one of the major problems with model cities programs across the nation. Affirm Request for Amendment, Glue Sniffing Ordinance - Cou~cilman McDonald has received several inquiries about restiictions on sale of airplane glue. He had contacted the city Attorney's office to ascertain what restrictions were provided in the ordinance. The City Attorney said an amendment would be drawn up to prohibit sales of airplane glue to minors without written permission from parents. This will be brought to a later meeting. File G. Noise Problem; South Willamette - Councilman Mohr commented that the report submitted on the Willamette Street Noise Problem was an excellent report, even though it was not complete. The Manager said this was an interim report and staff will return with proposed solutions and suggestions for control. File H. Leave of Absence - Councilwoman Campbell It was determined that the length of her a formal leave. asked for rules concerning leave of absence. I absence would not be sufficient to require File I. Dog Control on Campus - Councilman williams has been receiving complaints about unrestrained dogs and lack of control by the Dog Control Officer in the area surrounding the Uni versi ty. Paper routes have .been abandoned because of the problem, and residents are very concerned. I I l' 11 ~ 1 5/10/71 - 5 ..oil ,...- 58? 5/10/71 e I, 'I II Ii Ii ,I Ii Ii II II J. il 4/28/71 I! 'I II. iI " I. I, 11 :1 " II Ii '! K. 4/28/71 " 'I " " :i 'I I: " Ii il !I !I il i ~ :' " " I: " II I: il I: " " 'I " II II I, j' ii " II Ii !I II I, I: ': " I' ii II I: " I: Ii Ii II Ii I' " " II II ,. Ii ii " Ii Ii I; " 'I I I' Ii Ii II I' Ii I' ,I II II il Ii 'I \: ii Ii I, II II I: ii ~ L. 4/28/71 M. 4/28/71 ,N. 5/5/71 O. 5/5/71 The Community Relations Director commented that the Student Senate had passed a resolution supporting dog control activities and asking students to care for their dogs and put them on leash. Mr. Ed Freeman, University student representative/ said students have been working to set up a meeting with city staff, the Dog Control Officer and others to try to improve relations. They have been dubious the bill in the senate will have much success. City Manager said staff will check out the residents problems and concerns. file Article, American Law School Journal - Mr. Hershner called attention to an article in the American Law School Journal written by Professor Platt, who was chairman of the Council Committee to Rewrite the Criminal Code. In the article he has used a great deal of data from the Eilgene Municipal Court System. File S.B. 237, Backyard Burning Bill - Mrs. Beal informed the Council that the House hearing on this bill is scheduled for April 29 at 3:00 and requested members of the Council to attend. She explained the bill and its affect on the Eugene Backyard Burning Ban. She was directed to prepare a statement/ which will be read at the hearing. File Budget Election, Presentation to Public - Mayor Anderson said the purpose of this meeting was to explore procedures for promoting the budget. City Manager distributed an informational sheet outlining services and improvements proposed for fiscal year 1971-72, which represent an extension of or addition to items in the 1970-71 budget. He pointed out that the larger capital improvement items could be classified as maintenance, and that they were largely involveq~with federal matching funds, as were many of those listed under Parks improvements. - The President of the League of Women Voters has offered to provide lists by wards of members of the League who could help. They have been involved in student registration, which could provide a good bJock of interested voters. It was the consensus of those present that a telephone campaign would be most successful in the limi ted time remaining, and that right and proper answers should be gi ven to those contacted who had questions. It was also suggested that reasons for increases be made perfectly clear. Mrs. Smith was concerned that the yes votes were decreasing. She suggested that Councilmen and freeholders from each ward hold a public meeting where interested persons could,meet them and ask questions. Gary Donnelly suggested that two or three items of special community interest be highlighted and publicized for the people. Councilman Mohr supported Mrs. Smith's plan, and suggested that the League of Women Voters be contacted to assist with the general strategy. Councilman Williams felt the time could be spent more profitably in personal calls. Dave Whitbread felt the positive approach was important, and that having Councilmen available was the point. If the public does not take advantage/ it is their fault. Building up such people tb people meetings would give! tpe-news media some.thing to say. Mayor Anderson suggested that Councilmen meet with freeholder representatives and return to the next commi ttee meeting wi th a format for proceeding in each ward. There was discussion about acquisi tion of funds, and contact wi th news media regarding dissemination of information regarding the election. Representatives of the League of Women Voters volunteered to organize a phone committee. Mrs. Beal, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Luby will coordinate this effort. file Peace Advertisement in Newspaper - Mr. Pat Harrington of the Spring Action Coordinating Committee and Junior Class President at fue University of Oregon, showed those present a full page ad to be printed in the Register Guard which they hoped would help to bri dge' the gap between the business communi ty and the uni versi ty. Mayor Anderson said he hoped everyone would support this program. Mr. Gale Roberts said he had been working with these students and was proud to be associated with them. Participation in funding for this ad would gi ve everyone an opportuni ty to contribute to the effort for a closer relationship. file Peace Groups - Mrs. Beal commented that she had met with some of the Peace Groups, and that there appeared to be a division between those who simply want peace and the radi cal elements. fi le May Day Activities in Mall in the Mall Plaza had gone effective. Mayor Anderson - Councilman Mohr commented that the activities last Saturday exceedingly well, and the presentation had been powerful and and Mrs. Bea1 should be commended on their presentations. file 5/10/71 -6 i I I il !I II 'I II II " " I: II ,I 'I II I II II !I II :1 II !I ii Ii 'I 11 'I 'I I, II q 11 lj 11 ]1 :1 :1 iI 'I :1 Ii II I. e 1 II 'i I, II :i II I: il :1 I' " " Ii iI II " ;\ :i II II :1 11 I. e , " ~ ! I' II II :1 " " I, :' i! I! " I' ,I I' ,I jl !' ,I :1 d II i: I: !I " " ;1 I' Ii I :1 !! I~ e e "'11II ~g8 5/10/71 I e I I I I I I I I i j ! I I I ! II i I I I I I e I e P. Minutes, ,meeting of April 12, 1971, as circulat~d, were approved. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Council act as indicated to accept, approve, affirm or5file the items listed above. Rollcall vote. V. Items not Previously Discussed A. Improvement Projects . 1. Sanitary Sewer, North Shasta Loop - Public Works poll indicated 63% approval. .~ 2. Sidewalk, west side, Coburg Road from Country Club Road to Oakway Road . One owner involved (P,:,p~?_Volkswag'en). Recommend proceed to receive bids. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Council approve the design and call for bids on items VA 1 and 2. Motion carried. B. North Beltline Floodway Easement 1. Gloria Ruth Waldahl 2. Louis Retlich Purchases $45.00 $3,450.00 Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Council approve the two items listed above. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. C. Liquor, License, approved by Police Department DA - Charter Oak Restaurant, No.1 Oakway Mall (Greater Privilege) Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the license above be approved. Motion carried. ORDINANCES COUNCIL BILL NO. 9397 - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary sewer and storm sewer within A f, B Subdivision, Holtan Subdivision and Hutchason Subdivision was submitted the first time on April 12, 1971~ held over to this meeting to al+ow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected property and is brought back for consideration with no written protests on file. Mr. Williams moved seconde,d by Mr. Gribskov that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the CQuncil, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the bill be approved and given final passage. vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16206. I II Rollcalll COUNCIL BILL NO. 9398 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer"on Avalon Street from Hughes Street to east 210 feet was submitted the first time on April 12, 1971, held over to this meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected property and is brought back for consideration with no written protests on file. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. . - ." . - . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll- call vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16207. COUNCIL BILL NO. 9399 - Levying assessments for 1/2~ sewer levy east of Danebo Avenue and south of Royal Avenue being part of TL 17-04-29-1-3701, was submitted, and read the first time on April 12, 1971, held over to this meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected property, and is brought back IDor consideration with no written protests on file. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the bill be approved and givep final passage. Roll- call vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16208. COUNCIL BILL NO. 9400 - LevY-mng assessments for sanitary sewer from 11th Avenue to 470' north of 11th Avenue and from 250' east of Terry Street was submitted and read the first time on April 12, 1971 and held over to this meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected property, and is brought back for considera~ion with no written protests on file. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the bill be read the second time by: council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered' at this time. Motion carried uanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bili number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and-numbered 16209. COUNCIL BILL NUMBER 9410 - Amend zoning ordinance, public land (See page 3 of these minutes for discussion and action on .this bill) I ,I COUNCIL BILL NUMBER 9411 - Amend zoning orldinance Section regarding PUD (See page 3 of these minutes for discussion and action on this bill) / 5/10/71 - 7 ..,jj "...- 683 5/10/71 e ~ Ii I Ii II Ii il Ii I' ~ I 1\ d I: II II if " \1 COUNCIL BILL NO. 9352 - Controlled Income and Rent Housing, Amendment (See Page 4 of these minutes for discussion and action on' this bill) I I I I I Ii I, Ii " I , I i II II RESOLUTION NO. 1924 - Calling public hearing on urban renewal plan for neighborhood development li,l program (Danebo) May 24, 1971, was submitted (Second Phase) 11 1i ;1 !i !I il !I ;! " , COUNCIL BILL NO. 9412 -' Adopt code, repealing present code, was submitted, and no councilman present requesting that it be read in full, was read.by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be held over to the next Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. ~hr that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously~ RESOLUTION NO. i925-Authorizing execution of agreement between State Highway Commission and city of Eugene to provide for construction of sidewalks on'Coburg Road, was submitted. I' !i 'i I, Ii :! Ii I, :1 :1 II I 'f II Ii Ii Ii I' ,I ii I: Ii II II Ii II i! ':{6~}~~i1"d:-i'0;,~~:rt~g,-:~Aiti Vi~,tn9rri War Protes.torsc II --"~'~'" - ~"'-'-- II 'I I: :1 " I: ,I Ii Ii Ii II II Ii II II 11 Ii il :1 Ii i' ,I II Ii II I; II il 'I II I, Ii I , I Ii Ii I I I I Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. Lane Club RESOLUTION NO. 1926 - Authorizing execution of agreement between State Highway Commission, County and city of Eugene to provide for creation of traffic signal at intersection of Country Road and off ramp of Delta. State of Oregon and Lane County share in construction costs. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1927 - Approving bills, claims and progress payments for past billing period, was submitted. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the resolution be adopted. men. present voting aye, the motion carried. Rollcall vote. ,All council- 10 minute~recess taken. - -.- --'-'-". I I' Mayor Anderson requested the gen<t:leman on his right to leave the platform with the Vietnam flag. !I He expressed appreciation to the crowd for showing that it could come .too-the Council Chamber peacefull~1 for a peaceful demonstraton, and felt that under these circumstances they should be heard. He said ;1 the ugly incidents of the past few days had been very distr;essing to him and assured them tbey. had I; no monopoly on wanting peace. He explained that the matters they wished ,j:o dis CUSS ,would be made il part of the public reco'rd. <._,_';;; i'~~; ii ii I! :! " Ii I' ,I " " !I 11 II :1 i 1 I He said he had be~n Bob Anderson said he had been involved in some of the recent activities. threatened with arrest~ and he did not like it. An Gnidentified student said he had taken heed when told they had two minutes to leave the area, but that the police had moved in immediately. He questioned why they had not waited. Patrick Shipse asked if the Council approved of harrassmenton the streets, and requested that they use their authority to prevent future occurrences. Councilman Mohr pointed out that the Council has moved toward issuance of citations in lieu of arrest, and has supported the concept of getting the city out of the jail business. In answer to charges of unprovoked police action and possible recourse, City Manager said anyone who felt he had been improperly treated was requested to come into his office and let him know the details. He would do his best to find the facts, both from the complainants point of view and that of the officer. Patrick Shipse discussed the events of previous days in light of the tense situati~ and suggested that councilmen think about the war and its effect on society. He felt everyone was part of one big humanity and that basically differ~nces ~hich.polarlzed society were all in peoples heads. People could get toget:her if they worked hard on it for along time. . . . ' Ulysses Cheng ~ 362 1/2 East 13th, was concerned that' the city did not at:tempt to work with the students. He was upset that the administrations of city and university had met and had not included a student representative. He also objected to other law epforcement agencies being called in when there are large demonstrations. Thomas Hensen agreed, and felt much of the distrubance had been caused by other agencies. Several peace. they do unidentified persons objected to the war, and requested the Council to work publicly for Ron Eachus wanted to make it very clear that they were protesting against the war because not want people being killed - Americans. or Vietnamese. Councilman Mohr announced that someone had rep0rted that an arrest had been made at the courthouse ~ 5/10/71 - 8 I e I " :1 I' ;1 ., ;1 :1 II II il il I i , I e II 11 II ;1 J I I I I . , ;1 II 'I Ii il " I' !I 'I I[ !I II ,I I, , e ""IIIl e S90 5/10/71 I Ii 11 ~l :1 h " 1: ., I: ,I by Lane County Police. Manager said someone had been dispatched to find out details. 'I I' Ii I, II Several persons in the audience objected to the arrests on Thursday night' and asked what the Council was doing to assure that justice was done. In response to another charge of police brutality and request for a hearing board to be set by the Councio, Manager rei teratedhis willingness to receive' any complaints, whether written or in person, and to answer any charges against the Qty Police Department. Several in the audience requested commitments from Councilmen concerning withdrawal from Vietnam by December 31, 1971. Mayor Ander~on explained that this had been debated at the last Council meeting. Lance Sparks said he had been a teacher at the University of Or>egon for five years. He complained that citizens did not listen to students and that, as a result, demonstrations would become even less peaceful. e The students asked for individual responses from Councilmen regarding their feeling about complete withdrawal from the War. Councilman Mohr explained his support of the McGovern Hatfield resolution, and that he had expected the war to be ended long before this. He has been against the war for years. He would vote for the referendu~May 20. I Councilman McDonald said he voted against sending" the referendum to the people, but he had voted for the resolution calling for a deadline for complete withdrawal from Vietnam. Mr. McDonald left the meeting. Councilwoman Campbell said she had sent telegrams to John Dellenback and had written him many letters~ and would continue to write to remind him that she would like a personal reply. She outlined her reasons for sitting on the Council and asked for support for low income housing and other issues that would better the community. Councilman Hershner said two weeks ago he had been in favor of referring 'this matter to the people, and he hoped they would all get behind it and vote. He intended to vote in favor of the referendum. Councilman Gribskov said he regretted he had been out of town at tne time the Council considered this matter, but he would have voted in favor of placing the referendum on the ballot and that on May 20 he would vote in favor of the referendum. Councilman Williams said he was probably as dedicated to the cause of world peace as anybody, but that he was not satisfied that unilateral withdrawal from Vietnam and withdrawal of our support, including material and ar>ms, from governments in Vietnam, would be a contribution toward peace. I Mayor Anderson said that a year ago he had sto9d on the courthouse steps with a number of student leaders and had uttered the words: "This war must end now," and had gone on to explain his reasons for that statement. He has sat with Mayor's from the largest cities in the country to discuss this question. He felt this country would not get support as long as it continued this military venture. He had supported the Hatfield-McGovern amendment and had done all he possibly could to speed the end of the war. He woul~ certainly support rhe measure on the ballot in May. He felt the community had a fine university and that the students were citizens of the community. He and the Council will listen to them to the best of their ability. As far as the events of the past week, everyone was concerned, but they were not going to try to come up with easy answers. It was simply an unfor- tunate happenstance. Whenever there is a situation of civil disobedience it has to be treated with extreme skill and good leadership. Somewhere along the line this broke down, perhaps on both sides. He hoped that as those in the audience went back to the campus, they would go back peacefully. e City Manager gave questioners in the audience the information he had received about the arrests in the Courthouse parking lot. He said two juveniles were lodged at Skipworth and one adult was lodged at the jail. The charge was assault with a deadly weapon. He explained that interested persons could probably obtain further information at the Sheriff's d~partment. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned to May 24, 1971. I e 5/10/71 - 9 ....