HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/13/1971 Meeting
,.... I
(PI? e
I 'i
I II
I I
I
Council Chamber II
I Eugene~ Oregon I,
I 11
I September 13~ 1971 !I
II I;
II "
,I d
I' Regular meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene~ Oregon ~ called to order by President "
,I
I I'
ii ,
Charles Teague in the absence of Mayor Anderson - at 7: 30 p. m. on September 13~ 1971:- in the Council "
"
" ;i
Ii Chamber~ with the following Councilmen present: Mes s'rs . Mohr~ McDonald~ Williams and Hershner; Mrs. "
"
I! Beal and Mrs. Campbell. Mr. Gribskov was absent. I,
I I'
'I
I'
'I Appointments "
'I I. .,
;; A. Eugene Renewal Agency - Two'~cancies exist for four year terms ending July 10~ 1975. II
Ii
,I I'
II Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that Wallace A. Swanson and C. F. Shearer be I!
:1 ,
Ii reappointed to the Eugene Renewal Agency for a term ending July 10~ 1975.
I,
II Beal asked whether this had been discussed at a committee meeting. President Teague
Ii Mrs.
!l informed her that this had been discussed informally at two committee meetings~ but she e
I
i ,I had been absent at that time.
d
I'
II Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried.
II
Ii
I.
II B. Human Rights Commission - Roy R. Poo~ term ending 1/1/74
Williams that the appointment .:bf Roy R.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Poole to the Human I
11 . Rights Commission be confirmed.
"
ii
!I . -_.---~-
, Councilman f12Donald asked who Mr. Poole was. Manager was not acquainted with,Mr. Poole.
I'
,I Mr. Teague explained that this wasaMayor appointment~ and Council confirmation was merely
"
,I
'I a courtesy.
II
Ii
'I Mrs. Beal felt the Council should not vote on this matter until it had further information.
!i
:!
:1 Mr. Mohr~ with the agreement of his second~ withdrew his motion~ and the matter will be
;:
~ I held over until the Mayor returns.
I' I,
"
! ~ II. Public Hearings
I
"
II
"
11 A. South Willamette Street~ Traffic Pattern Changes (Minutes of meeting of 8/26/71 follow)
'I
I
,I
'I At the neighborhood meeting concerning this problem~ residents requested that no changes
II
il in traffic patterns be made without public hearing. Therefore~ a public hearing should be
I, scheduled on the recommendations of the traffic department for experimental traffic diverters.
II
II
:i Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that a public hearing be scheduled for the meeting
II
" of September 13 regarding installation of traffic diverters to possibly alleviate the South 'I
"
,
ii Willamette noise problem. Motion carried.
I
'I
!,
I' Discussion and public hearing of September 13 - A trial change to alter traffic patterns
,I I
"
"
:1 has been suggested on Portland Street between Crest Drive and 29th Avenue. Assistant
'I
I, ,City Manager reviewed the problem and gave a.bistory of the recommendation. He outlined 'I
ii a neighborhood meeting and reactions to proposals presented. He explained that there ,
;i are two separate problems - one of noise~ and the other~ excessive traffic on a residen-
ii
" tial street. The conclusion has been reached that the suggested proposal would be the
I,
" most successful to prevent traffic from using a neighborhood street to turn around and
II
Ii would eliminate some of the weekend noise. The adjustments would be placed as a temporary
Ii measure~ with another meeting to be held with residents for their reactions, after a "
" ., It
I!
I' short time. Mr. Martin explained a problem brought up by the Fire Department~ and
,I
"
Ii solutions which had been found to the problem.
"
!I I'
I' Mr. Otto Becker~ 36 West 30th~ said he was not entirely in favor of this proposal~ since :I
"
,I it would cut his property in half.' However~ as a temporary measure to see if noise would I
" "
II
,I be decreased~ he would be willing to accept this inconvenience.
I'
:1
Ii : ~
I' Mr. Ken Cooney ~ 3150 Portland~ felt installation of the barricade at Crest Drive would
I:
:i be very beneficial to the traffic problem~ even though it would cause some inconvenience
I'
II to him.
" I:
il
~ "
I, Mr. Jack Sanders~ 2971 Portland~ said personal safety should be considered and that his
I'
II child had nearly been hit by a car recently on this street.
,I 'I
:'
" "
" Lloyd Myers ~ 3290 Willamette~ was definitely in favor of this proposal on a trial basis.
"
"
I Traffic load on Portland was excessive. I
I'
"
I;
"
. " Nicholas Chicherin~ 3164 Portland~ agreed that the matter of safety was of prime consi-
i: '
, deration. He felt that at least the barricade on the end of Portland Street should be
"
, tested~ since the problem was indeed grave.
,
Ii
I
I'
" A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Irving Jackson~ 3025 Portland, in favor of the proposal, was
"
"
,I read. They indicated they were in favor of the trial period~ and that the neighborhood
I'
I .needed protection from traffic and noise.
'I I
\, e
II
:1
:1
!; -
9/13/71 - 1
~
....
e ~J'/
9/13/71
I Hale Thompson, 1600 Skyline, said he was a member of the Board of Cascade Manor, and that
he was speaking for the Board. He was not completely against the proposal, but parts
of it, in his opinion, should not be implemented. He said there were thirty residents
of the Manor at the meeting, and the Board of Directors had asked him to speak for them.
Residents of the Manor were very much in favor of the barricade at the south end of
Portland. They felt the diverter, as proposed, would block any access to the Manor
from Willamette on 30th for visitors or service traffic. He pointed out the dangers of
a car making a left turn meeting a car turning east. He did not feel there was sufficient
clearance on the curve created by the diverter. Fire trucks responding to calls would
lose precious minutes getting to the Manor. He felt perhaps barricades could be erected
for Friday and Saturday night. An alternate solution suggested by the Manor would be
creation of a 4-way stop at 30th and Portland, and even better, to station a policeman
at that intersection on Friday and Saturday nights.
Mr. R. Reese, resident of Cascade Manor, asked if Councilmen had been over this route, and
e knew exactly what they were up against. He felt the proposed solution was bad from a
safety standpoint, and suggested that a 4-way stop, as suggested, be tested for a short
time.
Mr. Gene Klink, 1073 Coburg, said he was an official of the Post Office Department, and
that they were primarily concerned with the south exit of the branch post office. The
proposed diverter would cause the Post Office to have trucks turn around in the parking
lot and exit on 29th Avenue. This would be an extreme inconvenience.
-I Harold Wald, 2973 Portland, felt that, according to the 1990 Plan, this proposal was
the key to multiple housing development, and residents are unalterably opposed to any
closure. He felt full attention should be given to noise abatement through stricter
enforcement.
Dick Crakes, 65 West 30th, said he lives at Cascade Manor, and that he agreed with previous
speakers against the proposal. Erection of the diverter would merely divert the noise,
not cause it to cease.
Councilman McDonald remarked that, at the neighborhood meeting'held a short time ago,
representatives of the Manor had said there was no noise problem. He asked Mr. Thompson
if there was not an elevator at Cascade Manor, and therefore, cars parking in the
basement would not be required to also stop at the front entrance. Mr. Thompson said
there was, but that deliveries were not normally made through use of the elevator.
In answer to a Question posed by Mr. McDonald, the Traffic Engineer said that he could
not say how much inconvenience would be created by closure of Portland. Ci ty Manager
asked the Traffic Engineer about the capacity of the intersection of 30th and Portland
to handle the traffic, and whether the proposed diverter,would in fact create a traffic
hazard if traffic from both directions met at that spot.
Traffic Engineer said that, with the slight offset of the intersection to the west, there
I would be adequate room to stripe for two lanes on an interim basis. He agreed the
turning radius would be tight.
Manager asked if the diverter became permanent the curbs would be cut to provide sufficient
clearance. Traffic Engineer agreed this would be the case.
In answer to Mrs. Beal, Traffic Engineer said a 4-way stop at 30th and Portland had been
one of the alternatives proposed. In his judgment a 4-way stop would not materially
change the traffic flow created by the A & W stand. The stop would only be a minor
e annoyance and would give youngsters a chance to show off their pipes.
In answer to the City Manager's further questioning, the Traffic Engineer said barricading
of Portland at Crest and at 29th was one of the alternatives which had been considered,
and that this would merely alter the loop for return to Willamette.
Councilman McDonald asked if it would be legal to construct bumpers to alleviate the
problem. Manager said he had been advised that, to knowingly put an obstruction in a street
which could create hazardous situations, would be unwise because of the liability which
the city would assume if an accident occurred as a result of barricades of this nature.
Councilman Williams said he was against removal of use of streets for the reason that
traffic created excessive noise. He felt the noise question should be dealt with.
Staff should be directed to proceed with experimentation, as proposed, but should consider
other alternatives before trying the barricade or cuI de sac proposal.
I Mrs. Beal felt the problem was primarily a weekend problem, and suggested that portable
barricades be erected on the weekend and removed during the week.
Traffic Engineer said the point was well taken, especially for a test period, since
observation could be made whether this did, in fact, s~op circling in both directions.
Mrs. Campbell said she had noticed ground being broken for a rumored Planned Unit
Development, and that this would add considerably to Portland Street traffic. She asked
e if staff had any information how many units would be going in there. Traffic Engineer
I
- -- "
9/13/71 - 2
....
r-- I
(P Ii e
9/13/71
, i
I i I
,
said it would be between 30 and 50 rmi ts , and would generate between three and four hrmdred ,
j i
II cars per day. II
I:
. ....
11 Mrs. Campbell said she would certainly not object to a barricade, if it would alleviate
;) the problem. With regard to the diverter and cul de sac, she felt the Council employed
"
;1 a professional staff to solve these problems, and that the Council should not presume
" to tell the Traffic Department how to run its business.
I'
I;
" i'
,I Mr. Hershner said he felt a study should be made of the effect if a diverter was installed ,I
I'
,I in this location. He did not feel that intersection had much area to start with.
"
I,
I'
I'
,I Mrs. Campbell commented that the Council had gone on tour of this area, and in her opinion,
Ii
,I has a good understanding of the situation and is sympathe~ic with the problem.
(
II In answer to Councilman Mohr, City Manager said a twelve hour count had been made at
II Cascade Manor and that, during that period, only one car had made the movement from the
garage to the front door or back. e
II
i' Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Williams that a 4~way stop be installed at the inter-
I section of 30th Avenue and Portland on a temporary basis for a three or four week period.
I
,I
II Mrs. Beal suggested an amendment to Mr. McDonald's motion to authorize staff to continue
"
I; to investigate the problem, and erect such temporary barriers as they felt would be
" useful to find the best solution to the problem. Mr. Williams seconded that amendment.
'I I-
II
ii Mrs. Beal clarified that her motion was to authorize staff to try all kinds of combinations
'I
II including a 48way stop at 30th and Portland, and bring back the necessary information after
Ii completing its investigation.
Ii
II Mr. McDonald felt Mrs. Beal's amendment gave lee-way to staff to experiment, but he was
I' in no way in favor of this experimentation. He did not feel this would be fair to
II
il people in the area.
I,
!I Mrs. Beal said she would withdraw her motion, and Mr. Williams agreed.
Ii
Mr. Williams moved to amend Mr. McDonald's motion by adding a provision for temporary ,.
I! clos ure of Portland at Crest Drive. Mrs. Beal seconded the motion. ~ i
"
I'
,I
'I Vote taken on motion to amend. Motion carried. 'i
I, Ii
,I ii
I,
Ii Vote taken on main motion as amended. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald emphasized that this
:1
II ,
I. was only for a three week period. On the advise of staff, this was extended to four ;,
11 weeks to give adequate time to study the success of the trial. ::
I, "
"
'I City Manager said that staff will be happy to meet with neighborhood people in the area I!
II
to get their suggestions and comments on the success of the experiment. '!
i ii
I
I A short break was taken. "
i ~ : I
I
,I I'
II B. Ordinance Regarding Excessive Noise - Minutes of meeting of 8/26/71 follow)
i;
II *Noise Ordinance, Further Discussion - Manager said he was aware of two questions for
I
discussion, one that of the .legal ability of the city to adopt decibel ratings for
various annoyances, and the other, the enforceability of the ordinance, as it'is now
written.
I, Assistant'.Ci ty Attorney said the city does have the legal authori ty to incorporate e
Ii decibel ratings into its ordinance. The City Council may enact an ordinance that is
more restrictive than the State Statute, but it might have to revise it to compare
I to standards outlined by the DEQ.
Ii Chief Allen said the Police Department was satisfied with the ordinance as it now
1\ stands, but would like the combination of a section outlining decibel ratings. They
would not like an ordinance that spelled out decibel ratings alone, as this would be
Ii unreasonabl e to enforce.
II In.answerto Mayor Anderson, Assistant Cit~ Attorney said their office could revise
Ii
!I the ordinance to include decibel ratings, and perhaps have it ready in time for the
next Council meeting.
Ii
I, "
II "
In answer to Councilman Hershner, City Manager said there are accepted decibel standards "
I'
,I
Ii now which would be used to write a decibel rating ordinance. I
Ii
II Councilman Williams asked to see a demonstration of the equipment which would be used
II
d to determine decibel rates. He was interested to know what the Council womld be passing. i'
I'
[' ,;
II City Manager said the staff could probably arrange a demonstration of equipment for .,
,I
,I decibel determination. He asked that the Council not delay passage. of an ordinance,
I
II since the city has been without an enforceable statute, after passage of the new code.
,\
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to direct staff to prepare a decibel addition e
"
, *Sections printed in Lalics are committee minutes.
, 9/13/71 - 3
.'
~
""III
e t:; 9~
9/13/71
I to the ordinance, and that passage of the ordinance, as it now exists, not be delayed.
Motion carried.
C.B. 9499 - Concerning unnecessary and unreasonable noise and amending certain sections of
the Eugene Code, 1971, and declaring an emergency, was submitted, and no councilman
present requesting that it be read in full, was read the first time by council bill number only.
Mr. Mohr m9ved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be read the second time-:9Y council bill
number only, and that enactment be considered at this time.
Manager said the Council has had before it a general noise control ordinance developed by staff.
Discussions of the ordinance will be continued at this meeting.
The city attorney has also prepared a section which would establish some performance standards
as measured by a decibel meter for certain noises as another method of judgment and enforcement.
This proposal was circulated to Council members for future discussion, so that Councilmen would
e have an opportunity to read it thoroughly before it was scheduled. If the Council proceeds with
discussion and action on the general noise ordinance, this will give staff an ordinance for
use in the interim, since at the present time, the City has no noise control ordinance on the
books. At the,. ti~etlfe. code was adopted, the ordinance for noise control was repealed. The
Ci ty Attorney' s~office- has provided the Council with an updated copy of the ordinance with a
few clarifications and corrections, but with no change in meaning. The ordinance was read.
I Mr. Don Price, Bond Lane, read a short letter in favor of decibel measurement, and asked that
it be filed in the city records.
Richard Higgins, Department of Physics, University of Oregon, was not sure he was in favor
of the ordinance, as worded. He felt the ordinance was very much needed, but that it would
be a mistake to rush into an ordinance which would be vague. He said the ordinance was a
laundry list of things needed in Eugene, and how to apply it was very unclear. It needed a
quantative standard. He also felt certain portions were an abridgement of personal freedom.
He urged the Council to pass only the first section, deleting the word "unnecessary," and
defer the rest until the constructive standards could be included.
~, Mr. Joe McClure, 2510 Cresta De Ruta, said he was in favor of a good ordinance, but he felt
cars inside the city limits should be equipped with mufflers.
Harold Owen, South Emerald, said that noise depended not only on the decibels, but on the
frequency and length of time consumed. He had hoped further studies would include such things.
Monica Matson, 751 South Danebo, asked if the new ordinance would eliminate the drag strip
in their area. Manager said the discussion of the new decibel section would be the appropriate
time for this subject.
Vernon Whitwe~, 1280 Willow Creek, asked whether the new ordinance would be enforceable, since
the Balboa operation is still going on into the night.
I Ron Nunemaker, 3160 Harris, had complained previously about Rexius'Sawdust trucks. He felt
some were much noisier than others, and that they could be muffled.
Mel McDermott, 3690 Willamette, complained about the noise made by minibikes, and felt there
should be some limitation to this noise.
Allen Conrad asked whether this ordinance would be enforceable, and whether specific complaints
could be handled.
e Manager commented regarding the need for specific limits in addition to the general ordinance,
that there are many nuisance-typeriOlses, and some of these are so temporary or movable that
measurement with a device designed for that purpose is not practical. The measurement may be
further complicated by other noises in the area. Both the general and specific type are
needed. He explained that there had been extensive investigation of ordinances of other cities
and model ordinances by staff of both thepresent and past attorney's offices. Wi th regard
specifically to chain saws, he felt perhaps the City Attorney could consider this. Sawdust
blowers are covered under the ordinance, and barking dogs under the section pertaining to dog
control.
City Attorney commented with respect to the request for deletion of the word '''unnecessary,''
and said it had been deleted. He agreed that use of measuringrlevices posed a number of
problems and if the ordinance was limited to only that type, that would be the only way
of enforcement. There are other types of noises which are difficult to identify with some
equipment. Some noises are temporary and portable. He said that the proposed ordinance is
I based on the National Insti tue of Municipal Law model ordinance, with modified language in I
many instances. With regard to the "laundry list", he felt there was some value in having
a list. It is difficult to give an adequate definition of the kind of things which are
prohibited. Regarding chain saws, he felt they were within the definition of machinery,
but a specific reference could be made.
Councilman McDonald agreed with Mr. Higgins that only the first part of the ordinance should
be passed by the Council. He asked regarding Item J, whether this pertained to Saturday
'_ and Sunday, or was for just five days a week.
9/13/71-4
I
'''1 I, ..>II
,...- I
(p 9/ ,e
9/13/71
I: if
I Manager clarified that this wauld be far seven days a week sa that canstructian wauld be II I
permitted Saturday and Sunday under paragraph J. II
II :1
I'
City Attarney said that in cases of urgent necessity, permit cauld be granted to allaw ,I
:!
,I canstructian during ather hours. ,;
II II
I' "
,I :i
I'
I Mrs. Beal felt constructian'work shauld nat be permitted, at least on Sunday when peaple
" ,
il :1
:1 want to. rest, and anly with permit an Saturday. ;:
,I ;1
II City Manager felt if the Cauncil wished to limit canstruction on Saturday and Sunday, the I:
I i
" praposal shauld be given publicity and the building industry allawed an appartunity to.
"
"
" respond.
II
II
ii Mrs. Beal said she wauld like to. suggest limitatians an building and use af heavy machinery
II
:;
" for Saturday and Sunday, with same kind af permit required far work at night under emergency
ii
." situations.
Ii
"
I! Mr. Williams painted out that, in revising the Code, the City taak a gigantic step taward It
'I
I: eliminating unnecessary laws in the city af Eugene. He felt to. get back into this kind of
II legislatian would be gaing backward, and that this type of legislatian went beyand right and
.! praper activities af government.
"
Ii
II He was strangly against saying what cauld happen on certain days of the week. He felt the
II
I' Cauncil had the right to. say peaple cauld sleep at night, but nat an what days they can get
II "
I up at noan. 'I
': I
"
Ii
'I Mrs. Beal felt there was a difference in this praposal than in the "blue laws" and that people
I
, deserved to. get their rest. "
"
!I
" 'I
"
I, ,
Ii Cauncilman Hershner'said it was his impression most abjectians fram Councilmen had been ;i
:1 !
'I based an a desire to. add things to the "laundry list". He did nat feel this was sufficient
I, "
Ii reason to. vate against it, and suggested that specific items cauld be added periadically to.
': II
:1 this ordinance list. Mr. Hershner suggested with regard to chain saws that they could be put "
I' "
II in Paragraph G, Page 2 which referred to. stationary and cambustian engines. The word !
II "
'I "stationary" cauld be deleted and the sectian wauld cover this annayance.
I! I'
II as suggested by the City Attorney, I:
il Manager agreed that this wauld do. it, ar it cauld be cavered, .!
'I by the reference to. machinery.
"
II i
'I
" Councilman Mahr asked'haw this ordinancewauldbecome aperatianal. City Attarney explained that ':
Ii "
"
Ii the ardinance, when adapted, will be enfarceable with reference to unreasanable laud, raucaus naise,
ii and it will be supplemented later with same abjective standards.
:1
"
I, Mahr felt the ardinance shauld be held until the Cauncil could examine the objective
II Mr.
"
I, standards .praposed. Mr. Teague felt this was a fine start and cauld be amended, but that samething
I'
,:1 should be adapted immediately. ,
,I :1
!,
" ,
I! ' '- . ,
Manager explained that, when complaints are made regarding naise after regular haurs, there is "
"
II
" nathing an the baaks with which to. prosecute. The city is in need of a gaod basic general ardinance. I
I,
Ii Mr. Mohr said he wauld move to. adapt the ardinance with the amendments praposed at this meeting.
"
,I
Ii
I' Mr. Teague suggested that the ordinance be adapted and amended when the Cauncil is sure exactly
II
,I what it wishes to do.. li
I!
:1
II
, ~anager said words cauld be changed at every meeting, but he could see no. harm in praceeding with
II
i: what is prapased and change the warding as it becomes evident it is necessary.
'I e
Ii
I: Mr. Mahr maved secanded by Mr. Williams that the bill be read the secand time by cauncil bill number
I
Ii anly, with unanimaus cansent af the Cauncil and that enactment be cansidered at this time.
Ii
"
:1 Mrs. Campbell asked to speak infavar af the ardinance, and cited the Memphis ardinance, which is I
'I "
II much like the ane before the Cauncil. It wauld be well to. take advantage of their experience.
"
Ii ;1
ii
" Mrs. Beal agreed that the ardinance shauld be passed, and changes may be made later. "
Ii I'
1I "
i' Vate taken on matian as stated. Matian carried. ~ I
i'
,I
I'
II Mr. Mohr maved secanded by Mr. Williams that the bill be appraved and given final passage. Rallcall
"
"
I: vote. All cauncilmen present vating aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16299.
II
'I
I' Recommended denial of zone change - Reger Baurland, R-3 to. C-2 (Postpaned fram meeting
Ii c.
!1 af August 23, 1971 at request af Mr. Baurland) I
I
, At the last Planning Cammissian meeting this request was recammended far denial. An existing
I warehaUse on'this site has been used far warehausing far maay years. Mr. Baurland wauld
I
!l like to. canvert it to. use as a print shop. Praperty is in a residential zane, which wauld
Ii
II nat permit this use. The warehause is a nancanfarming use. A change of zane to. C-2
wauld open a variety af uses which will be undesirable in this location. Therefare, the
(I Planning Cammissian was unwilling to. recommend this change. I
i
,\ Mr. Neil Jangeward, 2837 Margan Place, said he represented Grays Feed and Seed, as well , e
II ,
Ii as the ap:plicant. He sai,d they are af theapinian the Planning Cammissian erred in
II
I I
"
.... , 9/13/71 - 5
""'I
e, ~ 92
9/13/71
I its recommendation to the Council and gave several reasons to support this belief, all of
which, he maintained, would lead to upgrading of the .property.
Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the Council schedule a meeting with the
Planning Commission to discuss this rezoning request. Mr. Williams said he could not,
at this point, see anything wrong with the request.
Manager suggested this be scheduled at the joint meeting of the Planning Commission and
,Council scheduled for Monday, September .29. This was agreeable.
Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried.
D. Vacations, Recommended approval
The following council bills were submitted, and no councilman requesting that they be
read in full, were read the first time by council bill number only.
e COUNCIL BILL NO. 9500 - Vacating a portion of Firland Boulevard west of.Agate
(Formerly Spring Boulevard) 16300
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9501 - Vacating a portion of West 13th Avenue between Acorn
Park West and Buck Street 16 301
I Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that C.B. 9500 and 9501 be read the second time by council
bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council and that enactmenfu be considered at this
time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that C.B. 9500 and 9501 be approved and given final
passage. Roll call vote. All councilmen voting aye, the bills were declared passed and numbered
16300 and 16301.
E. Annexation Recommended - West side Bertelsen Road between 11th and 18th - Howard Nelson
3.5 acres.
Res. No.: 1969 - Initiating minor boundary change for annexation of area on the west side
of Bertelsen Road between 11th Avenue and 18th Avenue was submitted.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the resolution be adopted.
Manager explained that the Planning Commission had suggested t0at Mr. Nelson be granted
permission to hook up his sewer, with the provision that, if the Boundary Commission does
not grant the annexation, the hook-up will be disconnected.
Mr. Williams asked that a diagram showing this location be shown on the screen. The map
was shown.
Vote taken on motmon as stated. Motion carried.
I F. Bid, opened ,by Parks Department, September 13, 1971
Laurelwood Golf Course Irrigation - Award of alternate recommended.
One bidder - Ramsey Waite Company, Alternate bid - $62,895.00
Office Estimate $65,000.00
e Other bids were solicited through newspaper ads and direct contacts with firms in Portland.
At least three other firms considered submitting bids, one of which completed prequali-
fication procedures. Alternate components were approved in an attempt to encourage out
of town contractors dealing with other wholesalers to submit bids.
-We feel that the irrigation work should proceed as soon as possible. The course
is shut down and torn up now with sewer sonstruction and it would be most desirable
to get this work done now before reseeding next spring. Staff recommends awarding
contract to Ramsey Waite Company.
CTIty Manager said it appears Ramsey Waite Company is the only local company able to compete I
for this kind of work.
Mr. Willlliams moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the bid be awarded to Ramsey Waite
Company for $62,895.00.
J Councilman McDonald asked if this amount WqS budgeted. Manager said a portion was in
last year's budget and was carried over to this year. He explained that the irrigation
system was essential to increased use of the golf course, and that, if the area was
converted to park use, the system would still be usable.
In answer to Councilman Hershner, Mr. Smith explained that there would be some areas not
irrigated in connection with the golf course, but that taps would be provided for future
expansion.
- Rollcall vote taken on motion. All voting aye, motion carried.
II
9/13/71 - 6
I'
"
...
,.... I
693 e
9/13/11
I i'
I Items carried over from regular meeting of 8/23/71 I I~
III. I
,I Appeal from Zoning Board of Appeals Denial, Ing ii
A. Dean C. "
II
1; :1
Public hearing was held on this item 8/23/71, but pction was withheld, pending an "
I :1
II opportunity to view the site. Council went out on__tour, but was unable to find the ,
'I il
I, location. ,
I, i:
Ii ,
Councilman McDonald said he had gone to look at the property, and Mr. Ing was in the ::
I: "
yard and showed him the proposal and explained its location. He felt there was nothing "
,
"
wrong with the plan. d
Ii "
"
Manager said that, as far as the neighborhood is concerned, there is no dispute if the
II fence is built in accordance with the request.
Ii
:1 Mr. Dean lng, 15 West 35th Place, said he had seen the City Council trying to locate
I,
il his property, but didn't realize it at the time. He said that the neighbor who had e
Ii written the Council had made an on-site inspection, and changed his mind if the fence
was in the location as planned. He said he would be happy to show the Council the proposal.
II
Ii In answer to Councilman Williams, Manager said there is a difference in the grade of
j! the properties resulting in a direct line of sight between the windows of the houses.
Ii The question of precedence can be discounted because this is a special situation which
II does not normally occur in side yards, except on hillsides. I-
II Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals
I: be reversed. Motion carried.
Ii B. Recommended denial of zone change for Byron Nelson from RA to M-2
I'
II Located west of Baxter Street and north of Cross Street .
I, Requested zone change would allow use of lot for storage of -buiTding, mi'iterlals and equip-
,I
II ment. Single family residences lie to thenorth and to the south. ,. - ,~-,...q---------
I
I:
I' Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the Planning Commission decision be
I
II
'I upheld. Motion carried.
I,
II Councilman Mohr returned to the meeting.
II
C. Recommendation for approval of Street Vacation (Larry Hirons)
I,
!t (400 feet of Spring Boulevard, 700 feet south of Nl rth Shasta Loop
,
I
I
I COUNCIL BILL NO. 9502 - Initiating vacation of 400' of Spring Boulevard 700' south of
North Shasta Loop (Larry Hirons) and calling public hearing October 25, 1971 was submitted, and
"
II no councilman requesting that it be read in full, was read the first time by council bill number
:1 only.
II
I; Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
, I
I
'I 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.
"
:i Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
II vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16302.
I:
il
"
I: D. Recommended denial of park vacation request located in Second Addition to Willis Heights,
i'
II east of Knob Hill Lane between East 35th Avenue and East 36th Avenue
II Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the Planning Commission decision be sustained. e
'I
! Motion carried.
'I
I,
:,
il IV. Items to be considered with one motion, after discussion of individual items if requested
II Items were previously discussed at committee meetings of August 28 sand September 8, 1971.
'I
I,
I' (Minutes of those meetings are printed in italics.)
d
Ii
" A. Share a Ride Project, Lane Community College - Mr. Gary Spencer, Director of Transportation
Ii
II 8/26/7l Cooperative, Lane Community College, displayed a model'of a share a ride shelter. He
I,
I' explained that the purpose of the shelter would be to provide an access lane where 'I
,I :!
Ii cars could pull off to pick up riders. He said the bank has expressed interest in the
11 project, and that he is requesting city approval of the concept.
I! City Manager explained that the entire intersection at 30th and Hilyard will be rede-
;1
I signed and rebuilt, and that it is hoped that these shelters can be developed as part I
I of thcit program. There has been some discussion as Jto appropriate locations for the
I shel ters. ,
'I
II
I Mr.?pencer explained that, at this time, he is asking for approval of the concept of
I
Ii the project.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the city approve, in principle, the
II
concept of a share a ride shelter, and that staff be directed to work wi th Lane
Community College and the University of Oregon to develop such a program. e
,
9/13/71 - 7
~
....
e (p 9~
9/13/71
I Mr. WilJiams was concerned about state laws regarding hi tchhiking, and whether it
would be 'legal to place such a structure in the public right of way. Ci ty Attorney
explained'that the law has been interpreted by many judges, and that generally, it
is felt that a person cannot stand in the roadway itself, but may use the sidewalk.
Mrs. Campbell expressed concern that this nright be competition for the mass transi t
system. Mr. Spencer explained that the system was planning to discontinue service
to the college. '
There was further discussion about location of the shelters. Mr. Paul Perkins,
Survival Center, University of Oregon, explained that discharge points would be
required, so that persons could change direction of travel.
Mayor Anderson said he felt this was an excellent idea, and that facilities for
hitchhiking were certainly needed.
e Question called on motion as stated. Motion carried. Approve
B. Discussion of Comndttee Report Establishing Rules of Conduct for Council Meetings
9/8/71 Mayor Anderson commented that, after Council discussion that some control was needed,
he had appointed a comndttee chaired by President Teague with Mr. Hershner and Mr.
Williams to draft a proposal regarding conduct at Council meetings.
I Councilman Teague commented on steps taken by the comndttee before drafting an ordinance,
including perusal of many such ordinances from other states and cities. The comnd ttee
agreed there was need for an ordinance setting forth definite rules for Council
procedure and for participation of the public, and that there must be an effective
means of enforcement.
Councilman Hershner said there was need for guidelines for conduct at Council meetings.
He questioned why a city ordinance was required, when it was almost identical to the
S t:ate Sta tute.
City Attorney ecplained that, under the city ordinance, a case would be tried in'
Municipal Court. This had some adnrinistrative advantages, in that Police Department
personnel could appear during regular working hours, which would save overtime pay.
Generally, the Municipal Court docket is current, and the case can come to trial
earlier than in District Court.
Mr. Williams said it had been very clear that there was need for enactment of this
kind of ordinance and resolution. The comnd t tee had revi ewed in detai 1 many docu-
ments from around the country, and he felt this particular document was a model,
and an outstanding piece of work.
Mr. Mohr, asked what the comnd ttee intended in terms of enforcement of the ordinance.
He was concerned about what would be done after a person was warned, and whether they
I would be warned before the ordinance was invoked.
I City Manager said it was the intent of the comndttee to fall back on the resolution,
I and that, failure to obey the warning would mean eviction from the Council mee,ting.
If this was not sufficient, the Sergeant-at-arms could invoke the ordinance, which
would mean arrest.
City Attorney said it would be possible a person would violate the ordinance, even
e though a warning had not been gi ven. The warning was a condi tion to being evi cted,
not a condition to being arrested.
Mr. ,Mohr expressed concern that. the Council had a recommendation''from the criminal
law comndttee that the City discontinue making crinrinal law in the City. He felt
perhaps the Council should be trying an alternative system for enforcing Council
will. He had no doubt about the need for control at. the meetings, but was concerned
that a person could be considered to be comrrcttting a crime without warning and could
be subject to arrest on that basis.
City Attorney pointed out that this is now the case under the state law, and such a
person would be violating state law, even though a warning had been given.
I Mrs'.,Hershner said that, through the comndttee meetings, it had been his feeling
I that having only' eviction as a remedy nright be welcomed by certain types of persons.
I He felt the criminal sanctions were valuable. ~r. Hershner realized the city might
I move away from crinrinal ordinances, but this had not been implemented or officially
adopted. I
Mr. Mohr suggested that the committee might meet with the criminal law committee
sometime in the next week and go over both the philosophy and the problems of
implementation of this"ordinance with them.
Councilman Williams said he would be glad to meet wi th the criminal law committee
and discuss the ordinance. Basically he thought the ordinance was appropriate,
e given current state of criminal law in Eugene, and the city should not get out-of
I 9/13/71 - 8
:! ...
~ I
6~ e
9/13/71
I'
il I'
the criminal law business in a piecemeal way. He was not quite sure he saw a point in !
the meeting. II _
Mr. Mohr pointed out that the Council had steered away from making criminal law in
connection with the mall rules, and he had recommended such a meeting to see if it
I would be possible to do something similar here.
II Ci ty Manager pointed out that Mr. Van Rysselberghe is now working on the recommendations
!l of the criminal law committee. He felt the question of the criminal sanctions would
II come back to the Council when that study was completed.
II Ci ty A ttorney pointed out di ffi cul ties under some circums tances wi th gi ving pri or
Ii warning.
II' There was further discussion of criminal sanctions, and the desirability of the
I' possibili ty of arrest in certain instances.
II! Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to schedule a public hearing on the ordinance e
I and resolution establishing rules for conduct of Council meetings.
/,
Ii Beulah Wood, 906 West 4th, was happy to hear this ordinance would have a public hearing.
I: She ,felt the ordinance would provide a better way of handling the public, and that Lt
I; was very important, under certain circumstances, for the public to have an opportunity
!I to speak. Many people attempting to talk have been frustrated, and this is because 1
ii there is not a means of voicing their opinions. She realized a lot of business took
Ii place at Ci ty Council meetings, and that it must be done in an orderly manner, but
il she felt there should be a better way for people to voice their opinions on things
il dealing directly wi th and affecting their li ves.
"
"
I! Mayor Anderson pointed out that council members are official representatives of the
'I' people, and are always available for discussion and consultation. Over the years there
I has been a tradi tion of good behavior at Council meetings. Recently, however, people
II have violated standards through disruptive acts, which necessi tated preparation of this
I, ordinance. The ordinance will set forth rules by which the Council will conduct
II itself and standards of conduct for the public which will be acceptable to this body.
)i It is not directed at a particular group, but at those who would violate the standards
I that have been in existence by tradition over many years.
II Councilman Mohr asked for an explanation of changes in procedure in terms of public
II! hearing. He felt the publi c hearing process had been confused wi th the legislati ve
1 process. Mayor Anderson said this was more or less a matter ,of Council policy, and
II decisions could be deferred, if this was the Council wish.
i. Mrs. Beal fel t there should be some time Councilmen could get together wi thout the
" .
II publi c, to get the benefi t of informal discussion. She did not feel decisions !!hould
II be made behind closed doors, but felt it difficult to get another's feelings on a
, I'
Ii subject at formal meetings. .1 I'
I Mayor Anderson thought Mr. Mohr's point had been that the Council invited testimony
I at a public hearing, but the Council should have an opportunity to reflect on that
! testimony for a period of time before making a decision. Individual Councilmen might '
i: want to investigate on their own, before making a final decision. :'
II There was further discussion of Council conduct at meetings, and the manner of public
'i hearing.
I
i Mayor Anderson sai d concern had been expressed regarding the allowance of photograph- e
ing in the Chambers. He explained his opinion that taking of pictures involved a
I certain license to move about in the assembly area that is not normally provided to
I other people, and that, under this section, those people would be identified.
II I
" '
II Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried.
II In accordance with staff recommendation, the public hearing will be held September 27, 1971. J
11 Approve
ii C. Sign Code Appeal to Decision of Sign Code Board of Appeals (deny)
Ii 9/8/71 A request for variance from the Sign Code was denied by the Sign Code Board of Appeals.
II The request would have allowed a number of si gns in excess of that allowed by the
I, code for a remodeled building for Rubenstein's Clearance Center. The request was
! supported by the Eugene Renewal Agency as being consistent with the Renewal Agency
II signing plan. It was felt by the Board that a precedent might be set in allowing
I, three signs, rather than two. I'
It .
Ii Mr. Otto Poticha, architec.t for the project, said the sign ordinance is hinged upon ,
,i current practice. He exp1'ained the remodeling done to the building, and how the
il proposed signs would tie it together. He said the total collective area of the
:1 signs was within the allowable area under the sign ordinance. He displayed drawings
I of the proposed sign, and others which would be allowable under the ordinance. I
II "
,I ii
!1 Mr. Bob Thomas, Eugene Renewal Agency, rei terated testimony gi ven to the Board of Appeals, 'i
\) and said it was his feeling remodeling and redesigning should be an economic and :1 e
\! aesthetically pleasing addition to downtown. This graphic signing was an integrated
"
~ 9/13/71 - 9
""'l
. (., 9(P
9/l3/7l
ij ~
I II II
... ii part of the building. il
'i ;1
I' In answer to Councilman Williams, Building Superintendent sai,d that, under the :~
!! ordinance, signs painted on the building are still considered signs, and are :i
!i included in the number and area of those allowable. There is definite criteria
:: in the sign ordinance, which was considered by the Board of Appeals.
Mr. Hershner felt if footage between signs was counted, this proposal would be ::
well over the allowable area. "
Mayor Anderson suggested that the Council review the sign ordinance, perhaps
II in a session wi th the Building Inspector, since the amortization period for
:: removal of signs would be starting soon. At that time, there would undoubtedly
:1 be many appeals. He felt this was a crucial point in Council deliberations on
~: the sign ordinance. .
'I
~ i' Mrs. Beal felt the proposed sign was good looking and would be an asset to the
. ;: building.
" '
ii Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the appeal be denied.
:1
II II
;i Mr. Williams said he did not believe that three signs, within the area as '
d interpreted, were within the intent of the ordinance. He felt this would be
I :1 a precedent-making decision, and would be tantamount to saying any amount of
o 11 signs would be appropriate, as long as they were wi thin the 300 square feet allowed.
"
il Vote taken on motion as stated. Mr. Mohr and Mrs. Bea1 were opposed. Motion
I; carried. Approve
"
I
ii'
il Continuation of discussion at meeting of 9/13/71 - Otto Poticha, 1820 Kona Street, "
Ii reiterated comments made at the committee of the whole meeting. He suggested that
!! there were some problems with the sign ordinance, and he volunteered his help to 'I
il rewri te the ordinance so that it would be understandable'. He felt the ordinance, as
I written, was clearly a detriment to sign painters.
;1
:: Councilman Mohr was int'erested how this sign would differ from those in windows of
'i grocery stores advertising wares. Ci ty Manager explained that the difference was b:etween
If a permanent sign and a temporary advertising sign and an identification sign for a business. :'
:1 .
" Mr. Poticha explained that the difference was that the grocery advertising signs were
II behind the glass. There is nothing in the ordinance' about inside signs. .
I
Mr. Mcdonald felt the sign would add to the looks of the downtown, and pointed out
. I,
that Urban Renewal appro'ved of the sign. Mr. Mohr said he was trying to find out if it :
conformed to the language of the ordinance. He felt the ordinance limited the store
to two signs.
I Mr. Williams suggested that, if the Council approved this sign, the number of signs on
. a building would no longer be a criteria which would be considered in granting sign permits.
Mrs. CamPl?<:ll said she would vote against the appeal because she was afraid of what would
I ~aPJ:Oienin. th~ fut,ure!The :next person to come along might not be an architect.
Manager asked Council to consider that, to have an enforceable ordinance, it had to have
"boxes" to put things in, otherwise, every individual proposal or request would
~ become eligible for a special permit, consideration, or appeal, and while this is unfor-
. tunate, it is a practical necessity. Mr. Poticha has not said this would create a
hardship for his client, or that he could not design a sign that would fit in the
ordinance. If the Council accepts his reasoning , a good portion of future time could
be spent with appeals to the ordinance.
Mr. Mohr agreed with Mr. McDonald's analysis, and said changes have to go through the
': legislative process, and such legislation must be tested through tlhe ranks. At times
i: codes must be changed to cover exceptional cases.
"
I, City Manager said the Board of Appeals has authority to grant variances spelled out in
I, the zoning ordinance and that there is a difference between hardship and desire. He
:, again pointed out that there was no hardship demonstrated in this case.
,
, '
11 . ....-~------~-'~-~---:-
, 9 R-..:. J:.iq}:;p!. _!?j"~el}sf: Rej1,g,~:~t" approved by Police Department
/8/71 1 ~ B1C!,ck AiJ.<lus, JJ.?l Frank1inl!...o,~levclrd ,- (;hange of name (PB)
I 2. ::,Package ~ Store (b) - Bi Mart Cempany., '1680 W?sV 18th' (New)
3." on , ~ _~Bi~Mart Company, 2030 River Road -' New,.
, 4; 'RMBC - ;Cracker Barrel Tavern,: 21:1 Washington (Change in ..o.wnershipl ' ~' - "
5. RB - 'Bava'rial?, 444 'Thiid~Avei1Ue,-d(Change;~in:-:D'r/.nershijf)_:-appreve .',
, " '- I'
I' '!
Ii E. Sewer Planning, Lane County - Mayor Anderson commented on a letter received from iI
;i 9/8/71 Mr. Jess Hill, Lane County Commissioner, regarding an area sewer plan. He has contacted~;
Iii Mr. Hill and asked Mr. Hershner to Ireet with the Mayor and Commissioners in an
a :, informal session next ,week to get further clarification and more information, :
. t' which will then be discussed with the Council. file I
9/13/71 - 10
...
,.... , I
(p 91 e
9/l3/71
- --------..-------
fl :1
, II I'
F. Jail Condi tions, request for discussion, Council of the P00r - City Council agreed I!
, 8/26/71 "
,I to give the Council of the Poor an opportunity to bring before the City Council
specific complaints about conditions at the City-County Jail. I, ~
"
:,
"
I'
ii Councilwoman Beal clarified that much of the dissatisfaction was not wi th the jail,
I: but with the facilities, which require a certain type confinement and treatment. "
I! "
I: Mayor Anderson pointed out that several studies have been made with recommendations i
"
Ii for a new faci li ty, but the city has no alternative but,to use the present
I facility until arrangements can be made for financing. L-COG has reported that
,:
i ~ some future money may be available, and Mayor Anderson felt the'Council should
If
H purs ue this.
"
I
II Mrs. Campbell agreed, and commented that the League of Women voters a report_which
i
statedi:fiat.cost of'a new faci'lity to relieve present .pressures would be approximately :1
tW0 mi lli on dollars. The preseht faci li ty was not bui 1 t for .its pre.sefft purpose.
Gail Linton, 610 Willamette, read a report from the Council of the Poor, dealing -
" with general complaints about the jail and other jails in the country. She "
I: called for five minutes silence in memory of_the death of an escaping prisoner. ,
Ii Mayor Anderson explained that this was a work session, not a place for demon-
~ I stration, and that the Council would go on to the next item during this interim.
:i
,: (After a discussion of the Share a Ride Project, minutes' of which appear under
,I I
I'
.! Item "A", the discussion of jail conditions continued)
.'
"
, I
'I ,
I' Council of the Poor had left the meeting. I
:
!I
Mrs. Phyllis Lidell, 1691 Mill, asked to express her deep concern for women held "
in city jail. She had done some checking on this and thought that condi tions
were quite intolerable. "Her complaint centered around the fact that women are ':
not allowed to use the exercise yard. She felt they should be allowed exercise
pr i vi leges, and that they should be given every considei11ation that is gi ven to
men prisoners. She explained the women's section of the jail, and again complained
that there was not room even for exercise indoors. She felt the City Council
should make a policy s'tatement concerning this situation.
Chief Allen of the City Police Department, said women from the League of Women
Voters have toured the women's facilities in the city jail. Regarding lack of
exercise, Captain Smith has discussed this problem with him and made suggestions
~or getting into a program of exercise for the women. They have been attempting
to improve many areas of the operation, and have acquired an insti tutional cook
to prepare meals. Formerly, this was done by an inmate. Past practice was to
use an extensive amount of venison, and they now ask the County Health Officer
toeertify that the meat being served is edible. One officer has been assigned
to prepare the menu, which is prepared in advance so that there will be a
reasonably balanced diet. He has extensive experience in this field and is
adequately qualified. Cost of meals has increased as a result of this attempt I
to improve conditions at the jail.
Chief Allen outlined procedures relative to medical care, and explained steps
i
, taken to assure proper medication, or hospitalization when necessary. He agreed
,
, that there are problems, and said they are working as rapidly as possible wi th
,
, the personnel available.
I
,
I
Mrs..C~mpbell,inquired whether a rehabilitation officer had been hired. Chief
Allen explained that this would be in cooperation with the County, and until -
they had a budget, no funds were available to fill this position. Mrs. Campbell
i fel t the ci ty could transfer funds, so that this position could be filled at
I
I the earliest possible date. She felt it was most important that'prisoners be
I
I encouraged to work and that they be rehabilitated.
Ii Mrs. Beal asked for a detailed report with regard to a program for exercise for
women prisoners.
I
,:
I
I: Mrs. Beal commented that the~e had been an allegation by the Council of the Poor
It that an inmate of the' jail had hepatitis. Captain Smith agreed that there had
'I
I'
ii been many cases of hepatitis in the past which were under a doctors care and
"
:, isolated, but after this allegation, all inmates were examined, and although no
"
I' cases were found, those who felt they might have ha~ contact with the disease
Ii
ii were isolated.
II I
'I Councilwoman Beal commented that, since the Council of the Poor had made no
,:
" specific complaints and apparently did not wish to address the Council for this
!;
'I purpose, she saw no reason for continuing the discussion.
"
II
I'
Mayor Anderson emphasized that the Council of the Poor does have access to the
Human Rights Conmlission on this particular matter.
The City Manager invited those with specific complaints to try to get problems
resolved with the administration. - If they feel they have not accomplished their : e
aim, they may then address the Human Rights Commission. file
~ 9/13/71 - 11
""ll
e ~ 9?
9/l3/7l
ii r
I ,. I
',I
I:
G. Bicycle Underpass, Southern Pacific - Councilwoman Campbell requested Council I
Ij II
II 8/26/71 consideration of a .contribution to the cost of a Southern Pacific underpass. "
Ii "
" She felt that, in view of the bicycle program, the city might consider such a "
I, ii
II financial contribution. "
I, :\
" I'
II "
,:
fi City Manager said the State Highway Department had met with the County, University ,i
" and City Personnel to determine the best kind of crossing, costs and development ,I
:1 and distribution of the costs. A subcommittee was appointed to determine what I!
:!
i: the design and cost of construction might be. A,request will be made to the :;
jI Council for authorization to participate when there is a tangible program. file
"
"
I'
ii Exercise Yard for Female Prisoners, Request for Report - Councilwoman Beal "
1/ H.
"
" 9/8/71 asked whether the Police Chief had made any progress in arranging for exercise
1..1
for female prisoners. City Manager said as soon as a procedure is developed,
the Police Chief will forward a memo. Assistant City Manager said screens 'i
are being acquired so that female prisoners can be allowed to exercise in "
e the yard. ' file "
!
I. Presentation of Future City Budgets (Nations Ci ties Article) - Mrs. Beal commented
9/8/71 on an article in "Nations Ci ti f:!S " and suggested that Council discuss a procedure
to give taxpayers an opportunity to h"'!ye some input into preparation of the
budget before an election. Manager said reprints of the article have been ordered
I for Councilmen and discussion will be scheduled at a subsequent committee meeting. file
J. Minutes of meetings of August 9 and August 23, as circulated approve
After the discussion on Item "C" Mr. Mohr asked to separate out the vote on Item 4.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the action as indicated in A and B, D through
J, be approved or filed. Rollcall vote. All councilmen voting aye, the motion carried. ,i
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that Item C be approved. All councilmen present
voted aye except Mr. McDonald and Mr. Mohr who were opposed. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES :!
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9499 - Concerning unnecessary and unreasonable noise and amending certain
sections of the Eugene Code, 1971 and declaring an emergency, was submitted, and no councilman
requesting that it be read in full, was read the first time by council bill number only. ::
,
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be read the second time by council ~ill
number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. (For discussion which took place at
" this item, see Page 4 of these minutes). Motion carried unanimously.
'!
II Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams' that- the bi~l ~be. aaopted.and'gi ven fined passage. Rollcall "
i
I , vote. All councilnen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and nuiTIbered 16299.
"
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9500 - Vacating a portion of Firland Boulevard west of Agate (formerly
Spring Boulevard), was submitted, and no councilman requesting that it be read in full, was read the
first time by council bill number only.
Mr. Mohr m0ved seconded by Mr. ~lliams 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. (For
discussion on this item, See Page 6 of these Minutes). Motion carried unanimously and the bill was
e read the second time by council bill number only.
"
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16300.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9501 - Vacating a portion of West 13th Avenue between Acorn Park West and
Buck Steet, was submitted, and no councilman requesting that it be read in full, was read the first
time by council bill number only.
Mr.. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams 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. (For
discussion on this item, see Page 6 of these minutes. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was
read the second time by council bill number only.
;1
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the b~ll was declared passed and numbered 16301. "
I
"
.i
I COUNCIL BILL NO. 9502 - Initiating vacation of 400' of Spring Boulevard 700' south of North
Shasta Loop (Larry Hirons) and calling public hearing October 25, 1971 was submitted, and no "
councilman requesting that it be read in full, was read the first time by council bill number only.
,'~
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr 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. Ml. tion
carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only
e
9/13/71 - 12
...
,... I
!o 99 e
-
" ._____--.....__r___
j Y(
"
II
I !! I
i Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final pa$agej Rollcall vote.
I
! All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16302.
!
Ii COUNCIL BILL NO. 9487 - pertaining to collective bargaining procedures and processes for recog-
II nition, negotiation and settlement of disputes; implementing the Charter Amendment adopted May 26,
"
"
'I 1970, amending and making new provisions to Eugene Code 1971 by adding a new article thereto, and
Ii
Ii declaring ~n emergency was submitted the first time August 23, 1971, and failing to receive unanimous ,
consent on second reading, was held to this meeting for further action.
"
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was daiared passed and numbered 16298.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION N0o' 1969 - Initiating minor boundary change for annexation of area on the west side "
"
of Bertelsen Road between 11th Avenue and 18th Avenue was submitted. (See Page 6 for discussion of
this item) e
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried. :
!'
RESOLUTION NO. 1970 - Authorizing payment of bills, claims and progress payments, was submitted. ,
"
,
"
~
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the resolution be adopted. Rollcall vote. All council-
men present voting aye, the motion carried. I
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was 'adjourned to September 27, 1971.
~~9 !I
ugh McKinley
City Manager
;:
I
e
I
::
e
~