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Eugene, Oregon
May 8, 1972
Regular meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon was, called to order by His
Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on May 8, 1972 in the Council Chamber with the .
following councilmen present: Mr. Mohr, Mrs. Beal, Messrs. Teague, McDonald, Williams, Hershner,
Mrs. Campbell, and Mr. Bradshaw.
I - International Co-operation Awards
Mayor Anderson commented on efforts of members of the International Co-operation Committee
in achieving contact with those from other countries in trying to reach the goal of world
peace. He recognized the efforts of those who are fostering good international relations
and welcoming people from other countries into this community. He presented awards to
foreign students at the University of Oregon chosen for r~cognition this year:
James Hsieh, Taiwan
Yiu-pong Wong, Hong Kong
John Shen, Hong Kong
Stephen Chung, Hong Kong
Simmy Leung, Hong Kong
Abo Amache, Egypt
Uwa Edonwonyi, Nigeria
Unyime Nseyo, Nigeria ,
Christian Stehr, Germany
lain More, Scotland
Michael Black, Oregon
Mr. Anderson expressed appreciation for the students' contribution to the community, and to
the International Co-operation Committee members under the charimanship of Mrs. Dale Carson.
II - ITEMS CONSIDERED WITH ONE MOTION
Items previously discussed at committee meetings April 26, 1972 (Present: Mayor Anderson;
Councilmen Mohr, Beal, Williams, Hershner, Campbell, and Bradshaw) and May 3, 1972 (Present:
Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Mohr, Beal, Teague,' Williams, Hersher, Campbell, and Bradshaw).
Minutes of those committee meetings appear below printed in italics:
A. Proposed Auditorium/Convention Center - Don Derickson, vice president of the Associa-
tion, said a plan for an auditorium/convention center had been decided upon which
would fall within the guidelines given by the Council. The Association recommended
approval of "Plan A" and submission of a bond issue not to exceed $5.5 million to
the voters at the November 19'12 general election.
John Amundson, architect, distributed copies of a written summary of the proposed
plan to Council members and displayed contents of the c~nter with a graphic map.
The plan calls for acquisition of Eugene Renewal Agency property between 6th and
7th, Olive and Oak, at an estimated cost of $585,000. The first phase of the
project, which will utilize the block west of Willamette and retain the block east
of Willamette for parking to accommodate about 346 cars, envisions three levels
composed of Auditorium-concert hall, arena hall, meeting rooms, dressing rooms,
rehearsal hall, gallery, theatre restaurant. It encompasses 148,000 square feet
on the various levels at a to~ cost of $8,354,000. An overpass could be con-
structed spanning Wi11amette street at some future time offering the possibility
of developing the block east of Willamette with one- or two-level parking structure
with a convention pavilion.
Jack Jarvis, economic feasibility consultant, said of the four plans reviewed the
one presented was felt to be the best from financial viewpoint and use, including
employment generation. He said the center is expected to produce $47,000 annually
during the first six years and to generate 180 to 190 new jobs Mich would not be
generated through normal growth or duplicated through other types of activities.
Ed Ragozzino said the plan as presented meets the approval of the Auditorium
Association. It provides for parking which, on. a 4 to 1 ratio, would provide space
for about 1360 people almost on the site. It retains the quality of a commUnity
oriented center, provides for possible future expansion, ~d defines a realistic
funding plan - bond issue, Renewal Agency funds, Economic Development funds, and
private fund drive. Mr. Ragozzino said the Association and architects are ready
to go ahead within the budget contemplated upon the Council's approval of the
first phase. He said the Association has funds available to proceed with more
complete design and whatever is necessary to bring it to the public information
stage.
Mrs. Campbell questioned the figure for acquisition of the site, saying she
thought originally it would be about $1 million. Mr. Amundson replied that the
most recent estimate is the $585,000 figure.
Mrs. Beal asked if the jobs expected to be generated are in operation of the
facility, and whether rent-free rooms are contemplated for general community
Mr. Jarvis replied that there would be about 20 jobs directly connected with
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complex, the balance would reach across the entire spectrum of the economy -
restaurants, taxis, motels and hotels, retail trade. There will be no rent-free
rooms, he said, however, there will be certain public and non-commercial activi-
ties to whom the facilities will be available at a reduced rate.
In answer to Coun9ilman Hershner, Mr. Jarvis said the restaurant is included in
the plan as a complimentary and re-enforcing feature of the center's operation
as a whole, not merely to produce income.
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Councilman williams asked about the $600,000 listed as part of the funding from
the Eugen~ Renewal Agency and whether this has been discussed with the Agency.
Mr. Amundson said because the site is within the downtown renewal project bo~ndary,
the Renewal Agency can, make peripheral improvements plus installation of any needed
new' utili tiesiri- pubii..c' right-of-way; hence, these were projected as a part of ERA
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Kim Haggadone asked the Council to withhold approval of the concept to allow input
from a segment of the public which he said has not had an opportunity to partici7
pate in the planning of the center. .He suggested use of the Johnson Furniture
Store building in the block east of Willamette Street for a community culturaJ
center to accommodate especially a farmers market and various other organizations
which will be removed from the redevelopment area.
Mike Sprague asked for consideration of large rooms in the center for use of
other than convention-type activitiesr such as weekend retreats, work shops, etc.
He suggested provision ,for use of bicycles for transportation rather than cars.
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Councilman Mohr said the Council does not enter into the designing process., He
wonde,red whether initiation of a series of meetings, or publi,c.l:1earings w.9uld"e!l~ . ' .. . ,
able more of the public to enter into planning so, far as .use of .the center is'
concerned, and asked how the Association mad~ its' decisions on use~ of the various
elements of the center. Mr., Amundson replied there were meetings with various
groups having interest in the center, but it is desirable to contact as many people
as possible for suggestions of uses to make it truly a community center.
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Mayor Anderson remarked that so far as physical aspects of the facility are con-
cerned the plan presented reflects the desires of the community, the Association,
and the Council, and rather than overturn work to this poirt it would seem best to
proceed wi th the second phase of the project which is to determine how best it
ca~ be used by all ~,t.J1e people. wi th regard to Mr. Haggadone' s remark about removal
of various groups from the renewal area without consideration, Mr. Anderson said he
feels Eugene is ahead 'of most cities with respect to programs for the po0r and
aged. He said under ERA policies there is money available for relocating the
businesses which would be displaced by the facility.
Malcolm Burke, 344 East 14th Avenue, said he realizes the work already put into
the project, but that, he would like to add features to accommodate "people like
himself. "
Mrs. Beal remarked on the "community" concept of the proposed plan and said uses
could be arranged to accommodate -the aged and invalid, as well as provisions for
bicycle traffic, after completion of the planning stage.
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Councilman Williams remarked on the current progrqrn in progress on c~mm~ity , ,
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center at Amazon Park, and said Federal requirements clearly designate that people
displaced by Federally-funded projects must be provid~c1 wi -th . qther h,?using.
Mr. Haggadone referred to use of the block eas-t of Willamette for parking in com-
parison -to -the need of those organiza-tions which he said will not be able -to pay
the rentals contemplated for use of rooms in the center. He said there should~
be some addi-tional facili-ty for activities such as the Switchboard and the Shelter
House which find it difficult to exist with the funds available to -them. He also
said he doesn't see anything being done for -these activi-ties under the social
goals :j.isted for the downtown area.
Councilman Mohr said he was not suggesting public hearings for -the purpose of re-
designing the concept, but was suggesting a method for determining allocation of
space in the cen-ter. In answer to his question, Mr. Amundson said all of the
space has not'been designed, but all of it has been, committed according to a
space program supporting one or another of the functions of the center.
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Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the Council endorse the concept
of the plan presented by the Lane Auditorium Association, and direct the Associa-
tion to proceed with design studies that could be used in justifying and en-.
couraging public support for a portion of (a capital funds bond issue which will
be allocated to) an auditorium convention center which will fit in with the
capital funds bond issue intended for presentation to the voters at the November
general election.
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Mrs. Beal asked whether a motion is necessary if the matter is going to public
hearing. Mayor Anqerson replied that a motion puts the Council on record approv-
ing the concept presented and will not subject that to further debate.
A vote was taken on the motion as stated (correction made at Council meeting of
May 8, 1972 - see below) and motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Ragozzino asked the Council's thoughts with regard to timing for an election
on a bond issue for the project. Mayor Anderson said Council members feel it
is better to wait the outcome of the vote on the County income tax proposal be-,
fore scheduling another revenue measure. He said they will proceed as soon as
possible after the May 23 primary.
In answer to Mr. Sprague's question, Mayor Anderson said the Council has approved
the concept only of the auditorium/convention center, and that when the architect
bring back design studies, then will be the time. t9 suggest changes or addi tions.,
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Kim 'Haggadane, 1392 Willamette, asked that cansideratian be given to use af .ttle Jahnsan
Furniture Campany building as a center far thase peaple who. prabably will nat use the pra-
pased performing arts center, i.e., the elderly, law-incame, and yaung peaple. He said he
feels a large segment, af the cammuni ty has been left aut of the planning in the dawntawn
area and that ance the auditarium is installed the remaining develapment af the dawntawn
will be carried thraugh withaut cansideratian af activities and groups ather than thase
cantained in the Assaciatian's prapasal.
Mike Sprague, 231 East 12th Avenue, asked cansideratian far arganizatians which cannat find
lacatians far their services because af lack af maney. He also. expressed the apinian that
lacal artists shauld be given the appartunity af praviding decarative featuresaf the audi-
'tarium, and that the restaurant wauld be a "business man's" place, nat far all the peaple.
He suggested the camplex shauld have rent-free space available far meetingsaf bath small
and large graups and that the restaurant be eliminated altagether ar aperated an a law-
price structure. Mr. Sprague cammented favarably on the prapased bicycle rautes and parking.
Mayar Andersan reminded the audience that the purpase af this hearing is cansideratian af the
cancept presented, and that when architect's plans are braught back changes may be suggested
at that time.
Catherine Lauris, 124-0 East 18th Avenue, member af the Audi tarium. Assa,ciatian, said the intent
at this time is to. obtain autharity far first design studies to. enable presentatian af a band
issue to. the voters this fall. She said the Assaciatian is still very much interested in re-
ceiving recammendatians and wauld cansider additianal suggestians at any time - they cauld be
presented to. her ar to the' Manager's affice far forwarding to. the architects. Mayar Andersan
said the Audi tarium Assaciatian was engage.d by the Cq).lIlcil to. make recammendatians an ,an
auditariumlcanventian center, and that to. facilita:,te:.Plans any ideas prabably shauld be di-
rected to. the Auditarium Assaciatian:
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Ken Meyer, 30 West 27th Avenue, suggested the entire praject be scrapped, saying there is no.
need far it and that the maney cauld be used far ather services desperately needed.
Cauncilman Mahr said the Cauncil's actian wauld be to. ask the Associatian to. praceed with de-
sign and at a later time decide what wauld be submitted to. the vaters. He said it shauld be
emphasized that the design include facilities which will maximize the self-supparting feature
af the camplex. Cauncilman Williams said he had no. abjection to. including that in the cam-
mittee matian. He also. asked that the matian state the Assaciatian be directed to. praceed
wi th a design which could be used to. justify publ~c suppart far that partian af "a capital
funds band issue that wauld, be allocated to." an auditarium/ canventian center.
(It was agreed the cammittee matian be amended to. read: Mr. Williams, maved
secanded by Mrs. Campbell that the Cauncil endarse the cancept af the plan
presented by the Lane Auditarium Assaciatian, maximizing the self-supparting
nature af the camplex, and direct the Assaciation to. proceed with design
stud~es that caUld be used in justifying and encauraging public suppart far
a partian af a capital funds band issue which will bB allocated to. an audi-
tarium/canventian center which will fit in with the capital funds band issue
intended far presentatian to. the vaters at the Navember general electian.)
B. Skinner's Butte Beautification - Gary Hedden, speaking for an Environmental Pro-
jects group, showed slides of the top of Skinner's I!utte and suggested several
ways in which the area could, be made more attractive. He asked the Council to go
on record in support of some long-range development for the ,top of, the Butte,
perhaps over a ten-year period, and to include $5,000 in the City budget to make a
start on projects such as irrigation, landscaping, tree planting. He said the
group he represents is a volunteer citizens group which is willing to participate.
They suggest general clean up of the area, ,re~oval of the "0" and "E" installa-
tions, removal of the old reservoir, landscaping, tree planting or at least irri-
gation on the south slope, relocation of the road,s, removal of the police radio
antenna, and sprucing up of the observation area.
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In response to Mrs. Campbell, the' Parks Director said efforts of this group could
at least start a program of making the Butte more attracti ve, but that e~en wi th
budgeted funds it would be far down on the priority list. He said quite a bit
can be "done without 'major investment, and that development of some long-range plan
would appear to be desirable.
Mayor Anderson asked if there is some degree, of permanence to the citizens group
in the event anything is authorized. Mr. Hedden said there are ten to twelve active
members in the group, and it is fel t a iarger number is available to make up' an
active work force, but that nothing in that respect can 'be' guaranteed: Mr., Anderson
suggested formal organization of the group as a non-profit corporation to' ensure
acceptance of responsibility for the continuation of any long-range program.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell to request the 'Parks Department to work
with the, Environmental Projects group, including other people with other skills,
to make reasonable attempts in formulating a long-range plan for beautification
of Skinner's Butte, making full use of co1unteer help for any immediate pl~.
Motion carried unanimously. '
C. Appointmen't, Sign Code Board of Appeals - Mayor Anderson announced f'lppointment,
of Mrs. Robert Glass, 2186 University Street, to the Sign Code Board of Appeals
for the three-year term ending January 1., 1975.
D. Leave of Absence, Williams - Councilman Williams asked ror permission to be
absent from, Council meetings on May 22 and June 12, 1972.
Mr. Teague moved ,seconded by Mr. Hershner to grant leave of absence. Motion
carried unanimously.
E. Report'-'Neighborhood Quality pz,-oject, Mayor's Social-'Goa1s'Co'mmittee - Copies of
the report, prepared by a subcomndttee of the Mayor's Social 'Goals Committee, were
previously distributed to Council members. Mrs. Nancy Hayward, former Council-
woman and chairman of the Goals Comndttee, outlined procedure for establishing
goals of'the committee whereby four subcommittees (task fo'r'ces) were' created to
study the community and make recommendations with regard to particular areas of
concern. One of these subcommi ttees, under the chairmanship of Neil Murray,- con-
cerned with the right of citizens to equal treatment prepared the proposal for a
neighborhoo~ q~?lity project.
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Mr. Murray said the area selected for the projec,t, is bounded by 7th and 13th, Charrwers
and Lincoln. It was ,chosen because of ,the ,high density of older 'citizens,' 1.ow-i'ncome
housing, alul reJ(l1;a1?:", anq. high incidence of delinquency. He, said advantage~ of the
neighborhood are its proximity to the commercial area, diversity, of popu1ati~n (old-
young; rich-poor), represent'ati ve mixture of types ot housing, qua1i.ty 'of the neigh-
borhood in comparison to tract housing. Disadvantages are the constant threat of
commercialization because of C-2 zoning and resulting speculative buying of prop-
erties zoned C-2 but still used for residential purposes; underdeveloped recreptional
facilities; number of traffic arterials rqnning through' the area; projected heavy
trc;tffic which will result in noise and air pollution and mak~ it more. difficult for
residents to walk tp,the commercial area.
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Mr. Murray said the ne~ghborhood is at the point ,now' of~deterioration~ not,deliperate-
ly, btit' because of lack of co-ordination and planning., He said there is very, little"
neighborhood involvement. The subcommittee proposal, he said, gives the Council
the opportunity to reverse the trend toward deterioration by preserving housing
within walking distance of the downtown area. He asked the Council to direct the
Planning staff to make a feasibility study in co-operation with the subcommittee
and set a dea1ine when that study is to be brought back to the Cou~ci1 with a de-
tailed plan.
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In response to Councilman Mohr, Mr. Murray said there is no formally organized group
working within the neighborhood but the, subcommittee has been in contact with
several people there who are interested in the ideas outlined in the program, and
Mr. Murray feels a group can easi1 y be organi zed. '
Manager said the only question raised by staff is one of priorities, staff time,
costs, etc. In the neighborhood analysis process used in qualifying for various
HUD funded programs to determine which neighborhoods need first attention, the
area immediately north of the one selected by the subcommittee was found to be
first (area starting with 6th to the River between Lincoln and Blair). Discussion
has been held with Eugene Renewal Agency with regard to desirability of filing an
application for p1arlning funds to determine kinds of things that neighborhood will
need to preserve it. He suggested adding this area to that proposed by the Goals
Committee 'and asked authority to work with'them as well as a group from the area to
the north to determine the kind of staff time and money needed with the idea that
Federal planning funds may be available.
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Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. Beal, to direct th,e Planning staff to make a
feasibility study on the equal treatment in the area between the.Willamette River
and 13th Avenue from Lincoln to Champers and to work in co-operation with the
Mayor's Social Goals COmrrUttee.
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Mr. Murray suggested the motion contain a deadline for completion of the study.
Manager said more information is necessary in order to set a deadline. Councilman
Williams said there are a n~er of Joint Housing Committee recommendations for
research projects ant;icipated and it is important to consider priorities before a
decision is made 'on which is to be funded. It was understood this motion is to
direct the staff to make preliminary review and recommend an outline for imple-
mentatio~ of a program. . '
Michael Sprague commented favorably on the proposal wi th regard to including the
neighborhood to the north and including citizens of the neighborhoods in the
planning stage.
Vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Anderson expressed appreciation to the subcommittee for its presentation and
to Mrs: Hayward for her, work as chairman of the Social Goals Committee.
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F. Antidisc:dmination Affidavit re: Liquor License Applicants - Human Rights Commis-
sion recommended adoption of a resolution which would require filing of an affidavit
by applicants for liquor licenses within the City before the Council would recommend
approval of the license. The affidavit states the applicant has no membership re-
quirement or employment practice based on racial discrimination.
Robert' Edwards, 'chairman of the Commission, explained that the recommendation asks
for provision of maximum equal opportunity to all citizens as guaranteed by the
present ordinance. He said there are minority problems concerning service and em-
ployment for minority people in social clubs and that the affidavit would be a
positive step,to~ard making the needed changes. He referred to the recently created
Governor~s Human Rights Commission which was directed to work on minority problems
in the area of social clubs. The Council was asked to direct the committee ap- .
pointed to review the Eugene Black Community Survey to work with the Commission's,
subcommittee on, private clubs in reviewing the affidavit proposal.
Mrs. Campbell asked whether the Commission is including the County in its request
with the idea that simultaneous work will avoid duplication of effort later.
Mr. Edwards said that is outside the Commission's jurisdictirn.but there are other.
groups who will work with the County. He said if the Commission is so directed,
they would be willing to do that.
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Mrs. Beal questioned the exclusion of sex from the affidavit. Mr. Edwards said the
Commission feels it would be better to work on the racial aspects first because
of bylaw requirements of most private clubs. They feel it would be easier to con-
sider one thing at a time.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr,' Bra~shaw to refer the item to the subcommittee ap-
pointed for review of the Bl~ck Community Survey.
Mr., Williams, chairman of the subcommitt;ee, said the policy might well be broadened
to include other areas of discrimination. Mrs. Beal suggested, amendment of the "
affidavit to include".. . and sex...." Mr. Teague suggested staff review of the re-
quest. Manager said it is assumed if the matter is referred to the committee staff
will have the opportuni ty to provide its thinking prior to submission of a report
to . the Counci-l.
Mr. Teague\) asked if the staff input would be slJch that those people r~quired to
file affidavits under the proposal will have .achance to appear. Manager said .be-
fore action is, taken by the Council there will be public hearing. He confirmed
Mrs. Campbell's statement that Administrative Assistant Lewis Peters meets with
the Commission.
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. Mayor Anderson ~aid' the committee would broaden as much as possible the basis of
the affidavit in answer to Mr. Sprague's suggestd.'on that religion be included.
Vote was taken 6n the motion as stated, and motion carried unanimously.
(Members of the subcommittee are Councilmen Williams, Hershner, and Campbell;
Human Rights Commissioners Ann Woeste (Mrs. Gerald), A. Dean. Owens, Molly Ander-
son (Mrs. Robert E.), Debbie Un thank (Mrs.. DeNorval), an,d Rev. Mark Miller; and,
ex officio, City Manager and Minc;>rity Relations Specialist.)
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G. Third Action Year Application, Danebo NeighborhoodDeve~opment Project- David
Hunt, executive director for. Eugene Renewal Agency, said community-wide use can
be made of Federal Neighborhood Development P':Eoject funds. ,.The action program'
differs from the conventional urban renewal projects in that annual approval of
expendi tures and performance is required for the action programs. The current
project in the State Streets area is virtually completed, ab~ut all 'that remains
is administrativ€;l phasing out. Mr. Hunt said he is, not certain Federal planning
funds can be obtained under, this program, r~ferring to the suggested considera- ,
tion of the northcentral area as a project area, but the idea of a community.pro-
gram to determine,priorities would give a better indication. of which funding,
wouEd apply. He said the Federal people have indicated'$500,dOo will 'be avail-
abl,e, whi ch is more than needed to complete the Danebo project. Tpe possib.:j.li ty
of using those funds for the area defined in the Social Goals Committee project
will be investigated.
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Mr. Hunt distributed to Council members copies of a summary of activities in, the
Damebo Neighborhood Development Project and explained in detail the work done in
that area and the proposed budget for the coming year. He said the $30,000 in-
cluded as a City budget item will be for additional work in the park within the
project area. The grant application provides fqr $134,000 from the Federal govern-
ment and for $206,000 loan. The loan comprises primarily land inventory carried
forward and financed until sold. He said the Agency is desirous of closing out
the project this year; there is no change in plans for the area and no publi c ,hearing
is required. He as~ed C;o un ci 1 , s apprqvaL of the budget as presented, required by
Federal regulations.
Mr. Hunt said the Agency would work with City staff on the possibility of obtain-
ing planning funds for the area immediately west of the central business district.
However, the Agency is concerned because of limi ted resources and the obvious long-
range need for funding if work is started on an action program in< that area.
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Councilman Bradshaw asked where the responsibility lies for solution of problems
created by the renewal programs such as the need for mass transit. He said thE!
State Streets area is now more or less isolated and PE!ople have no way of getting
to commercial or recreational areas. Mr. Hunt said the nature of the action pro-,
gram is such that it will create othe$roblems because 'funds are not available to
the Agency for expenditure for some of the things wl?ich are tied in with renewal.
He said part of the contract with the City and Planning staff was to work with the
Transit District on problems created by inqreqsed volume of traffic.
Mr. Mohr asked whether work done by the City in improv:ing Bqrger Dr.i,ve and provid-
ing pedestrian and bj,cyqle paths cquld be credited against another prqject. Mr.
Hunt said work has to be within or adjacent to the project area., HUD regulations
set a definite legal boundary within which work for credit is to be performed.
Manager said the staff ~s now working on a report for the Council tfith regard to
better pedestrian and bicycle transportation in that area.
Councilman Mohr asked if the Agency could do other types of.planning for the
balance of the year if the Danebo project is closed out. Mr. Hunt replied that the
Agency feels it should be looking at the whole area around the central business dis-
trict from the University to downtown and f:r;om Jefferson north to t,he River. How:ever;
it is not certain money can be obtained under the Neighborhood-Development Prograin.
He said there are programs. providing 100% of funds for in-depth planning and ,there
may be a chance to' encourage Federal funding.of a planning project in Eugene. He
said the Danebo Neighborhood Development Program is an "action" program wherein
actual renewal work is accomplished and planning funds are not i,ncluded.
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Mrs'. Beal asked if further development is already planned for the next action year.
Mr. Hunt said the Agency will work with the Planning Commission on the northcentral
area, but they have funds for only two years and it is certain that work in the
northcentral section would go beyond that length of'time. After more ,deta,il is
available through neighborho.od analysis, he said, he will check to see, if planning
funds can be included in the Neighborhood Development Program or Community Renewal
Plan grants.
Mr. Tea,gue moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve the ,application as presented.
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H. RideStop Proposal -, Planning commission recommended approval of concept of the
proposed supplementary transportation system for the metropolitan area. Copies
of a report prepared by the Urban Planning [)epartment of th,e university of Oregon.
were distributed to Council members. Marvin Gloege, advisor f.rom the Urban, Plan-
ning Department, said the proposal is based on hitchhiki,ng and provides for a .
system of stations and sign~ lpcated at points along arterial routes pear ~~udent
population concentrations (University of Oregon and Lane Community College) where
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students can wait for rides with ease of identification of riders and motorists.
He said the concept has received endorsement from Springfiel,d Cuncil and Planning
Commission, Lane Mass Transit Board, and the LCOG Planning Advisory Committe~.
He asked the Council's 'endorsement for implementation of the Program within Eugene.
He pointed out the experimental nature of the proposal providing an opportunity
to re-evaluate the program On i'ts initial performance.
William DeCour, Department of Urban Planning, cited the advantages in that the
program would provide for increasing the area within which students may live and
reduce the number of automobiles and related traffic and parking congestion. He
said it would be of particular benefit to Springfield students and students at-
tending the Community College.
Lane Brown, Department of Architecture, showed a map of the proposed routes and loca-
tions of stations or signs taking into consideration need for leaving and entering
traffic flow. He displayed a model of the structures to be used for waiting sta-
tions and said the use of structure or sign will be determined by the zone in
which it is located.
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Dena Wild, Department of Urban Planning, said the group worked with the Mass
Transit District to avoid overlapping of services and to minimize patronage
duplication. She said the program is of an experimental nature, and they are re-
questing permission only for implementation through removal of a maximum of two
parking places at station locations. She said the RideStop organization will be
responsible for the construction and maintenance of the structures and signs and
for moni toring the program. The ASUO has pledged funds for staff and maintenance
during the experimental stage, and other funds will be solicited from civic groups
and from the ASUO and LCC for permanent operation.
Councilman Williams asked about the City's liability for permitting or encouraging
this type of obstruction of traffic, and for incidents which may result from
picking up riders, cflrs being stolen, etc. Ms. Wild said they were advised the
City would not be liable once a rider is picked up. Should anything happen as a
result of placement of signs, then the RideStop organization would be the ~ftgligent
party.
Mr. Williams said it would appear this program would be detrimental to the poten-
tial patronage of the Mass Transit District. He said he felt the Council should
be concerned that any alternate system would be in competi ti'on to the Transit
Distri ct' s existing market. Ms. Wil d replied that an eval uation of the program
after a year is proposed to be sure there is no competition. Mr. Gloege said the
concern of the Transit District was resolved and the Board indicated its willing-
ness to endorse the concept. They have worked closely in location of RideStop
stations so there will be no major traffic obstruction. The Council's endorse-
ment would be provis'ional to implement the experiment and give an opportunity
to test the concerns expressed.
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Mr. Teague asked the City Attorney's op~n~on on liability and whether staff thinks
there will be competition with the Transit District. City Attorney said it ap-
pears the City would not be liable in RideStop's operation but asked for clarifica-
,tion of the entity which would be responsible. He said the City is merely consenting;
another entity is setting up and operating the program. Manager said the experi-
mental operation for a year or two will enable evaluation to determine ,if there is
competition. He said there is understanding with the RideStop people that loca-
tions of waiting stations will be carefully worked out from the Traffic and Public
Works standpoint, probably under a revocable permi t process, wi th review by the
City Attorney for the desired legal protection. There is also concern from law
enforcement standpoint about personal risk for people participating in the program.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell to accept the Planning Commission recom-
mendation and give permission to implement the RideStop program, with evaluation
of its operation at the end of one year.
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City Attorney asked the nature of the RideStop ,entity. Ms. Wild replied that the
ASUO (Associated Students of the University of Oregon) pledged money and staff to
the Bilrvivai Center, a branch of ASUO, for RideStop. This endorsement also provides
that the Director or Assistant Director of the Erb MemoriJal Union will enter into
contracts with RideStop if necessary.
Mr. Teague suggested a review of the program in six months, but Mr. Gloege said
implementation will probably take that long so that six months to a year from the
time the operation is actually started would give a better picture. Manager said
if it is determined more formal adoption procedures are required after the City
Attorney has investigated formal arrangements and legal liabilities, the proper
papers will be prepared. It is understood at this point endorsement d~rects the
staff to work out details of station locations, traffic patterns, etc.
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Councilman Mohr suggested the revocable permit process would automatically permit
review 'of the program, but it was noted that that review is administrative.
Councilman Willia~ ,said it should be clearly understood that location of any
facilities will be so as not to interfere with traffic flow.
Vote was taken on the rrotion as stated, and motion carried unc;mima'usly.
I. Council Hearing Procedure - Mr. Mohr inquired about the statuts of review of
Council hearing procedure., He was informed that, a review has' been completed
of requir~d procedures, and that a report will be prepared in the near future.
J. Airport Tax - Mrs. Campbell inquired about legislation allowing a "per person"
tax at the airport, the funds to be used for improvement of airport facilities.
Manager said it would be checked.
K. MiLlrace Easements - Councilman Bradshaw asked if a public hearing procedure ,..'
could be used when applications are made for building permi ts or fill;.
started along the Millrace, this in order to protect the Race.Publiq Wqrk~
Director said his department is working with the Millrace Committee in trying
to secure easements along the stream, primarily on the lower: portion, which
would give the City rights in that aJ;'ea. He said a report will be brought
to the Council on the project.
L. Budget Meetings - In answer to question from Mrs. Beal, Assistant City ManageJ;'
said budget meetings will begin on Tuesday, May 9, 1972, 7:30 p.m., in the
McNutt Room.
M. Appointment, Fire Chief -- Manager introduced Everett G. Hall, appointed Fire
Chief to replace E. L. Smith, retired. Chief Hall has been with the depart-
ment for 25 years, and a battalion chief since 1958.
N. Report, civil Service - Manager said it is hoped a report on the charges put
forth by Fire Fighters Local 851 on t.he status ofcivJ.l service in Eugene
will be ready to distribute to the Council soon.
Councilman Mohr asked if authorization was needed for response to the subpoena received
by Council members in suit filed by Frank Jackson, president of Fire Fighters Loc~l 851.
Manager said normally the City Attorney responds, unless otherwise directed, and he will
represent Council members unless other representation is desired. '
O. Joint Meeting with Planning COmnUssion - It was agreed to schedule a,meeting
with the Plalfning Corrunission on Monday, May 15, 1972, at noon, for discussion
of zoning matters upon which the Council has disagreed with the Corrunission's
recommendations.
P. Social 'Goals Committee Report - Copies of a report entitled "Neighborhood
Quality Project" prepared by the Mayor's Social Goals corrunittee Equal Treatment
Task Force were distributed.to Council members for study prior to presentation
at the May 3, 1972 committee meet~ng. It ,was agreed tq start at 11:00 a.m~ for
that meeting in order to d~scuss both the Social Goals report and a downtown
free parking proposal.
Q. Distribution
1. Human Rights Commission Report on Employment Practices and Affirmative
Action Program - After review the Council will be asked to adopt a resolu-
tion supporting and affirming the program.
2. Memorandum re: Civil Service Status for Fire Fighters and Police (May 2,1972)-
If CoUncil feels this item merits further discussion, it will be scheduled
at Council's request.
3. Police Department Annual Report
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal.that Items A through Q, with amendments shown, be
approved and filed as noted. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present
voting aye.
III - YMCA Rezoning East Side
Council Bill No. 9634 -
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between YMCA parking lot and 23rd Avenue, submitted and read
the first time on April 24, 1972, held for second reading
lacking unanimous consent of the Council"now,brought back
for consideration.
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Because of'a procedural misunderstanding, this council bill was not intended to be in-
cluded on the agenda for this meeting nor were interested parties notified that it
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to hold the council bill over pending sub-
mission of written answers to questions raised at the last Council meeting and
public notice of next meeting so all parties concerned can ,be present.
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Councilman Hershner said he would like to hear about the timing problems ,involved before
voting on postponement. Councilman McDonald said because of the legal questions raised
with regard to the Century Fund he would rather the item be held until further informa-
tion is available. Manager said a report from .the Planning,Commissionwas received but
not in time for distribution to Council members before this meeting. , Councilman Williams
said he felt it would be more logical to decide whether to postpone after the answers
were heard with regard to questions raised. Mrs. Campbell preferred postponement, not
having had the information presented.
Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion defeated, Councilmen Mohr,
Beal, McDonald, and Campbell voting aye; Councilmen Teague, Williams, Hershner,
Bradshaw, and Mayor Anderson voting no. '
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Manager gave the following information in reply to questions raised: (1) The YMCA does
have the legal right to apply for a change of zone on the property involved. The "Y"
has a long-term lease from School District 4J and was granted permission to build, sub-
ject to securing authorization from the City through rezoning, and on the condition that
the construction would not exceed five stories; (2) The Council'does have the authority
to rezone publicly-oWhedland; (3) There are no deed restrictions limiting use of the
property for park purposes; (4) There is no ~egal basis to require resolution of loading
and unloading and pedestrian use at the YMCA building as part of the rezoning'issue since
there a:i'e two separate parcels involved; (5) Planning for the area needs further w~rk
and general plan refinements; (6) Amazon Housing - laws are relatively vague with regard
to relationship between agencies at the time that area was developed; (7) Traffic egress
to 22nd Avenue is not a necessary requirement; (8) Traffic arterials 'are capable of
handling traffic generated by development, there has been no effort to evaluate future
traffic volumes.
In answer to Mrs. Beal, Planning Director said staff recommended the area'be zoned R-G
rather than R-3 because of the restrictions under R-G so far as open space, height, sun /'
plane, coverage, etc., are concerned. In answer to Councilman McDonald, he said 55 to ;'
60 units are allowed under the R-G zone, depending on height of structure and lot coverT
age, and the maximum number allowed under R-3 is 60.
Manager, in answeroto Mrs. Campbell, said that School District 4J owns the property
and leases to the "Y" under a 75-year contract. Mrs. Campbell commented that the "Y"
would not realize 100% profit because of the lease ~rrangement, and asked' about re-
strictions in that respect. . -
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In answer to Councilman McDonald, Manager said the rezoning petition was filed by the'
YMCA, but the School Board authorized the action. He said that the zone accrues to the
land and would be a designation permitting certain uses on that land without regard to
owner or tenant. In answer to Councilman Hershner, Manager said the property was sold to
the School District by the City.
Joe Richards said the "Y" will continue to hold the property under the lease and under
the terms permitting the "Y" to conduct this kind of acti vi ty. He explained the general
terms' of the arrangement between the School District and the "Y" covering the, property
and said it would allow the "Y" to get out of deficit financing.
Councilman McDonald asked if the income from the development will be subject to Federal
income tax. Mayor Anderson ruled the question out of order, saying it has nothing to do
with the matter at hand.
Councilman Bradshaw said that because no notice was given
people in the area if action were taken at this meeting.
delay would be somewhat critical for the developer who is
units in time for the school term.
he felt it would be unfair to
Attorney' Richards said two weeks
trying to open some of the
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to hold over to the May 22, 1972 Council
meeting the rezoning of the YMCA property.
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Councilman Williams said construction of apartments or motels as a source of funds for
the "Y" is not new and is ,being done in most major cities; othe~ than that, he said,
the "Y" does not have funds to develop the property, into a park. It is unlikely the
City would develop it into a park in view of th~ funds be~ng expended in development of
Amazon Park nearby. He said the property 'is' bordered by maj or thoroughfares so that
it probably will not be developed under R-l regulations, so th?-t either the land will
remain naked or the City will permit its development to provide additional housing and
a 'source of funds for the "Y." He did not feel, there. was reason to postpone action,
particularly in view of the benefit from favorable actibp~atthis ~eeting. . ,
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Counc~lman Hershner asked what additional notice residents of the area would have had if
the item had been on this meeting's agenda, and whether those people had appeared before
the Planning Commission to present argum~nts at that stage. Manager'replied that there
would have been no official notification, only what publicity would have resulted from
newspaper stories, and that there had been representation of the neighborhood at,the
Planning Commission meetings, also that a petition was received objecting to the change
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-Mr. 'Hershner said he also feels the proposed deveiopment is 'a' proper activity for the' "y"
or any other charitable organization, and that the application should be looked upon
as any other application for zone change:' He said' he 'doesni t feel the property should
lie bare' when 'it could be put to proper use. ' '
Councilman Mohr said this Council would be doing a great disservice were it to take action
at this meeting without citizens in attendance to counter. Mrs. Campbell said the Council
wai te'd for answers to questions in order to be fair the "Y"so now it is only fair to give
the neighborhood a chance to hear the answers before a decision is made.
Vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried.
IV - Viet Naill.: Disclli?sion
David Gwyther, representing twenty-three anti-war groups in the community which
have come ~ogether as the Community Coalition to End the,War, distributed to
Council members. a proposed resolution in support of the Coalition's position on
the viet Nam conflict. He asked for time on the Council's agenda at the regular
meeting on Monday, May 8, 1972, to argue for the wording of the proposed resolution.
Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Bea1 questioned whether all peace groups in the community
were invo~ved ,in the Coalition and suggested several to be contacted.
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Councilman Williams suggested, in view of recent Council adoption of world
citizenship res61ution, that it would be prudent to include in the resolution
some wording to the effect that Nqrth.viet Nam. might want to withdraw its invasion
of South viet ,Nam. Mr. Gwyther said the Uni ted States Government should be spoken
to first, and that, that is something ,which can be debated,at the formp.1 Council
meeting. .
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Mr. Gwyther showed slides of the Viet Nam conflict and reviewed the history of the war
and United States involvement. He asked the Council to adopt the resolution he pre~
sented saying that if this Council on its own initiative adopted the strong wording of
this resolution,:he thinks the President of the United States would listen. _ He presented
petitions containing, he said, 2500 names of persons.supporting the petition presented by
the Coalition.
Sue Gordon, 1136 East 20th Avenue, read a res01ution which she asked. the Council, to adopt,
also asking that copies be sent to the Oregon Congressional Delegation and to President
Nixon.
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Speaking in favor of adoption of a resolution by the Council calling~_fpr_an end to the
war in Viet Nam were lain More, student body president of the University of Oregon;
Ron Eachus, 1855 Olive, former student body president of the Uni versi ty of Oregon; Lois
Barton, member of World Without War Council; James Weaver, candidate for Congress; and
Glen Gordon, 1136 East 20th Avenue.
Councilman Mohr noted that the Council had before it for consideration two different resolu-
tions. Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Beal said the Council reneged on, its responsibility in not
immediately forwarding the resolution ,to., Congress ,and the President onre~ults of the
Viet Nam vote in May 1971. ,Councilman Teague recalled that'later action was taken and the
results of that vote were sent. Mayor Anderson said that aq~ion was not pertinent, to
consideration of the resolutions presented at this meeting. . Councilman Mohr favored the
resolution presented by Mrs. Gordon.
Councilman McDonald said in light of statements made today (blockade of North Yiet Nam
ports) he felt the Council should support the President.
Coun,cilman W,illiams said he felt it worthwhile to point out, when the argument is pre-:-
sented that the United States should stop its' 'efforts in Viet Nam, that North Viet Nam
is involved in naked aggression in foreign countries (Cambodia, Laos). He wopdered if
it would be proper action for this Council to say it supports ,that, which he feels
adoptiop of the resolutions presented would say.- He said the President asked support
not in encouraging U. S. aggression but in asking a nation which has twelve or thirteen
divisions involved ,in attacking its neighbors to bring those divisions to a cease fire,
then the U.S. will withdraw.
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Mrs. Beal said the President has the right to know what the people of the United States
are thinking. She said the 1971 vote in Eugene expressed that thinking and she feels
that expression should be reiterated and again.forwarded to the President.
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Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Common Council of the pity of
Eugene hereby reiterates the public policy of the city of Eugene as expressed
by voters in May 20, 1971 vote, to wit: "We, the people of the city of Eugene,
Oregon, hereby request the President and the Congress of the United States to
begin immediately the total withdrawal of United States military forces and materiel
from Southeast Asia and to complete such total witpdrawal no ,later than December 31,
1971." That date being past we again respectfully request the President and the
Congress of the United State? to effect the immediate and complete disengagement
of American military forces in Southeast Asia, and set a date for effect thereof.
Councilman Mohr wondered what effect this Council has on,matters outside its. province, when
it represents'the people in taking care of City business.. He said the people should under-
stand the Council is in an exceedingly difficult position - if vote is split, it would
be difficult to make any effect.
Councilman Bradshaw said the Council does have the responsibility in that the people did
vote on this issue, and if this motion is passed it would in fact be carrying out what
the people instructed the Council to do.
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Councilman Hershner said he hesitated in voting on this resolution since it is reiterat-
ing an expression made several months ago, and conditions have changed in Viet Nam since
that time which may have changed sentiments in this city. He said he finds it difficult
to support the resolution in light of the current North Viet Nam aggression.
Mrs. Campbell said'in view of the circumstances in forwarding the original vote last
year, reiterating'that expression now would set it right.
Councilman Teague said he feels it is an inopportune time because of the President's
statements today calling for support. He cited several other governmental units which
have not supported resolutions calling for withdrawal from Viet Nam, and. said the resolu-
tions should not be considered at this time. Mrs. Beal said she feels it is a most
opportune time to offer, this motion, that the U.,S. is at a most dangerous point of
escalation of the war. She does not doubt that the r,resident feels h? is doing the
wisest thing, but there is the duty to express to him the wishes of the people.
Mrs. Campbell commented that the Council is the only place for the people to express
themselves and the Council should forward that expression to Congressional representatives.
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Councilman Mohr asked if it is thought not a propitious time to support the merits of
the resolutions whether it could be considered at a late~ time in a favorable light.
Councilman Hershner said this item was scheduled WIth no time set aside for any other
viewpoints, and he felt the Council would want to hear anyone who would want to speak
on the other side of this Issue in support of the President before adopting the resolu-
tion. Councilman Teague concurred and referred to previous action to hold action on a
rezoning issue to give opposition an opportunity to be heard.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Williams to table the item. Motion carried,
Councilmen McDonald, Teague, Williams, Hershner, and Mayor Anderson voting
aye; Councilmen Mohr, Beal, Campbell, and Bradshaw voting .no.
Mayor Anderson said he still supports the resolutions; t~at he feels the United States
is embarking upon a dangerous course; but that it would be better to reflect on it and
not act hastily. He said it may be that the Council would want to forward this resolu-
tion, but not at this time, in view of the grave concern and in. the event, repprasing
may be 4E;sired.
y - ITEMS NOT PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED
A.. Amenoatory Contract - Riverfront Open Space G~ant
Under the terms of the contract HUD agrees to allow the building used by Child
Care, Inc., to remain to July 1, 1974, and the warehose used for Parks storage
to July 1, 1973, and that final payments will be mad~ on the. grant.
Resolution No. 2047 - Authorizing Amendatory Contract providing for extension of
time (Ore.OSA-6), was submitted. '
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote.
All councilmen present voting aye, the resolution was adopted.
B. Easement Exchange with Lane County - Jessen Drive
Realignment of drainage channel requires new' easement from Lane Ca,unty, in e~change
for quitclaim of present easement near Jessen Drive.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs.
Jessen Drive with Lane County.
present voting a~e.
Beal to authorize exchange of easements near
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C. Vacations Recommended (Planning ,Commission April 24,1972).
1. Spring Boulevard, 450 feet south of,AgateStreet(DayBayly)
The street is not built on the existing dedication; the vacation will be on
that portion of the dedication which is off the existing street.
2. ,15th Aven1,le between. Oal:< ]?atch Road and Acorn Park (Anderson:)
The portiQ~_vac~te~ wil~ be exchanged for. dedication. of a cul-de~sac in con-
nection with development of abutting property.
3. Warre~ Street betweenB~iley Hill Road and KevingtQn Avenue (City)
This vacatioJ:l will allow :r>ealignm~nt of the,exist~~g diagonal intersection
'to aright-angle intersection at Bailey Hill Road.
4. utility easement between Whitbeck Boulevard and Lemery Lane, east of Powell (Lemery)
The current easement, no longer,Deeded, prevents development of the,property.
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:C'.. . -- :-'450. feet' sofuth':o~ Agate Street ,:Y.las-submitted' and read the
first time by council bill number and title, only, there being
no councilman present requestirig,it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the council 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 councilbill number only.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by,Mrs. Beal that the council bill be approved,and given final
passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen. present voting.aye, the bill was declared
passed and numbered.16464.
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Council Bill No. 9677 - Calling hearing June 12, 1972 re: Vacation West 15th Avenue
between ,Oak Patch Road and Acorn Park, Street (in Acorn Park)
was submitted and read the first time by council bill number
and title only there being no counci~n.present requesting
that, it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council
bill number o~ly, with unanimous consent of the Council,. and that enactment be con-
sidered at this time. Motion carried,unanimously and the bill was r~ad the second time
by" council bill number 9nly.
Mr. Mohr moved se conded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final pass age.
Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bilr was declared passed and
,numbered 16465.
Council Bill No,. 9678 -
Calling hearing June 12, 1972 re: Vacation Warren Street be-
tween Bailey Hill Road and Kevington Avenue, was submitted and
read the first, time by council' bill number and title only
there being no councilman present requesting it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council
bill, number only, with un~mimous consent of, the Council, and that enactment b.e con-
sidered at this time. . Motlon' carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time
by council bill number only.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and gi v:en final passage.
Rollcall vote. All co~cil~enpresent voting aye, the bill was declared passed and
numbered 16466.
Council Bill No. 9679 - Calling hearing June 12, 1972 re: Vacation utility easem~nt
between Whitbeck Boulevard and Lemery Lane, east of Powell
Street, was submitted and read ,the first time by council bill
Number ane). title only there being no councilman present request-
ing that it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council
bill number only , with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be con-
sideredat this time. Motion carried unanimously and the'~ill was read the second time
by council bill number only.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that, the bill be approved and given final passage.
Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and
numbered 16467.
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D. Agreement, Southern Pacific - Pedestrian/bicycle underpass 'of SP tracks
This agreement provides for crossing underneath SP tracks leading to the footbridge
aCTOSS the River to Alton Baker Park. It amends a previous agreement to provide for
a bridge rather than a tunnel to be constructed by Southern Pacific Company with
their forces.. Cit~-,Count:(-State-Uhiversity sharing costs as before. The City's
share remains .$7000. 'The a~eementalso grants easement for the'right:-of-way.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs.. Beal to approve the agreement. Rollcall vote.
All councilmen present voting aye~ motion carri~d.
E. Improvement Petitions
1. Paving Vine Maple Drive from Spring Boulevard to 300 feet south (100%)
2. Paving Catalina Street from Willhi Street to 300 feet north (80%) - Private contract
3. Paving 15th Avenue from Acorn Park Street to 190 feet east~ including .cul-de-sac (56%)
and construction of sidewalk from cul-de-sac to 120 feet east (100.%) .
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to accept the petitions. Motion carried
unanimously.
F. Bid Waiver~ Paving Alley between 6th and 7th Avenues~ Tyler Street to 135 feet east
Council authority was requested to grant a negotiated contract with Walt's Concrete
for $2055 for paving this alley at the request of the property owner who will pay
the entire cost (W. E. Sanderson).
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to grant the waiver. Rollcall vote. All
councilmen present voting aye~ motion carried.
G. Report ~ ERA Award of Bids for Downtown Paving
Public Works Department report was read with regard to portions of Oak~ Charnelton~
8th ~ and 10th scheduled for paving last year and delayed by agreement between the
Ci ty ~ ERA ~ and property owners and tenants to allow opportunity for commercial re-
covery from upset because of construction of the mall with knowledge that. the work
would proceed this summer. ERA awarlded bids which include storm sewers ~ streets~
and sidewalks on Charnelton from 7th to Ilth~ Oak from 7th to Ilth~ 10th from
Charnelton to Pearl~ and 8th from Charnelton to Oak. Staff recommended Council
concur with the ERA in award of the bids as presented and make City funds ava~lable
(approximately one-fourth of the total cost of $700~000).
H. Liquor License Applications
1. Change of Ownership
Rocinante~ Inc. (formerly Ford's Restaurant)~ 1769 Franklin Boulevard
Jerry and Judith Munn - Dispenser Class A (DA)
2. Greater Privilege
Firepot Restaurant~ 947 Franklin Boulevard - Raymond and Jerelyn Harrington
Dispenser Class B (DB)~ formerly Restaurant (A) (RA)
Staff reports recommend approval.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to recommend approval of the applications.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Council Bill No. 9680 - Paving Vine Maple Drive from Spring Boulevard to 300 feet s outh ~
was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only~ there being no
councilman present requesting that it be ~ead in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal 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 t~~e by council bill number only.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All coupci:lmen present voting aye ~ the bill was declarErl passed and numbered 16468.
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Council Bill No. 9681 - Adopting plans and specifications for paving Vine Maple Drive from
Spring Boulevard to 300 feet. south ~ was submitted and read the first time by council bill number
and title only~ there being no councilman present requesting it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by :Mrs. Beal 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>. Mohr> moved seconded by Mr>s. Beal that the bill be appr>oved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen pr>esent voting aye~ the bill was declar>ed passed and number>ed 16469.
Council Bill- No; 9682--- Paving Catal-ina Street from Willhi Street to 300 feet north ~ was
submitted and read the frr>st time by council bill number an'd title only~ ther>e being no council-
man pr>esent_requesting it be read in full.
Mr>. Mohr-moved seconded by Mrs. Beal 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 car>r>ied unanimously and the bill was r>ead the second time by council bill number only.
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Mr>. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal -that the ;bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye~ the bill was declar>ed passed and numbered 16470.
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Council Bill No. 9683 - Adopting plans and specifications, for> paving Catalina Street fr>om
Wlllhi Street to 300 feet north ~ was submitted' and read the first time by council bill number> and
title only~ there being no councilman present r>equesting that it be read in full.
Mr>. Mohr> moved seconded hyMrs. Beal' that the bill be read the second time by council bill number 4It,
only~ with unanimous consent of the Council~ and that enactment be considered at 'this time.
Motion carr>ied unanimously and the bill was r>ead the second time by council blllnumber> only.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye ~ the bill was declared passed and numbered 16471.'
Council Bill ,No. 9684 - Paving 15th Avenue from Acorn Park Str>ee:t to. .2'00 feet east; was sub-
mitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only~ there being.no councilman
pr>esent r>equesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr>s. Beal that the bill be. r>ead the second time by. .council bill number>
only ~ with unanimous consent of the Council ~ and that .enactment be consl.!3,ered at this time.
Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by coun~i~ bill number only.
Mr>. Mohr> moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be. approved and gi venfinaJ,. passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present votingaye~ the bill was declared. passed and numbered 16472.
Council Bill No. 9685 - Adopting plans and specifications for paving 15th Avenu~ from Acorn
Par>k Str>eet to 200 feet east~ was submitted and r>ead:the first time by council bill number> and
title only~ ther>e being no councilman pr>esent requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal'that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
only ~ with' .'unanimo'Us consent' 'of th'eCoUncil ~ and that enactment be consider>ed at this time.
Motion carr>ied unanimously and the bill was r>ead the second time by council billnu~er> only.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen pr>esent voting aye~ the bill was declared passed and n~mbered 16473.
Council Bill No. 9686 - Construction of sidewalk on 15th Avenue (vacated) from 180 feet
east of Acorn Park Str>eet to 360 feet east of Acorn Park Str>~et~ was submitted and read the first
time by council bill number and title only ~ .there being no councilman present requ~sting that
it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr>s. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
only ~ with unanimous consent of the Cormcil ~ and that enactment be considered at this time.
Motion carr>ied unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council hill number> only.
Mr>. Mohr> moved seconded by Mr>s. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye~the bill was declared passed and numbered 16474.~
Council Bill No. 9687 - Construction of sanitary sewer wi thin 160 feet of south boundary of
11th Addition to Edgewood Estates and within 160 feet of nor>thwest corner of plat of 11th Addi-
tion to Edgewood Estates (amending Or>dinaDce 16445 adopted April 24~ 1972)~ was submitted and
read the first time by council bill number> and title only~ there being no councilman present
requesting that it be read in full.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal 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. Mohr moved seconded by Mr>s. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye~ the bill was declared passed and numbered 16475.
Council Bill No. 9688 - Adopting plans and specifications for construction of satniary
sewer> within 160 feet of south boundar>y of 11th Addition to Edgewood Estates and within 160 feet
of northwest corner of plat of lIth Addition to Edgewood Estates (amending Ordinance 16446
adopted April 24~ 1972)~ was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title
only~ there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal 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>. Mohr> moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye~ the bill was deciliared passed and numbered 16476.
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VII - RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 2049 - Approving Neighborhood Development Plan and Application for Third Year Ac~
tion Grant ~ was submitted.
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Councilman McDonald asked if.the Neighborhood Development Plan was on the State Streets area
only~ and was told it is.
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Priorities~ Urban Renewal Projects Mrs. Campbell asked if the Council would be consulted
with regard to the next urban renewal project ~ saying. she would like to see priorities.:?et.
Manager said it is his understanding the staff is to make an effort to determine whether
Federal grant money is available for further planning with the possibility of developing
additional neighborhood development programs~ The intent specifically was to study the
northcentral area~ per>hap~ extending it 'to include that portion of the City lying between
13th and the River from Skinner>' s Butte to Chambers. Another area which might be con-
sider>ed is that lying between the University and downtown border>ed by the River and 18th.
He said there is no reason why the Council could not discuss other> neighborhoods for
p~iority consideration although there is no specific pToposal for doing so at ~histime~
because the. Workable Program Neighborhood Analysis will determine where the need is greatest.
The Council could r>eview that Analysis infor>mation but would still need to know if finan- .
cial help will be avail~le.
In r>eply to Mr>s. Campbell ~Manager> explained. the Wor>kable Pr>ogr>am pr>ocess and its r>equir>ement
for> neighbor>hood analyses to determine condition of homes~ maintenance, availability of
public ser>vices, social pr>oblems~ use~ etc. The analyses are not maintained on a day-to-day
basis but reviewed per>iodically to keep up to date. He noted that renewal of the Wor>kable
Pr>ogr>am has not yet been achieved.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried~
all councilmen present voting aye.
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Resolution No. 2050 - Authorizing payment of bills, claims, and progress payments for period
Apr>il 24, 1972 to May 8, 1972~ was submitted.
Councilman Williams asked about the three-wheel vehicles in the amount of $3700, and was told
the item covered three velHcles.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the r>esolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried,
all councilmen present voting aye.
Civil Service, Fire Fighters - Mrs. Campbell asked about the ,status of the problem
with regard to the Fi~e Fighters' stand ~n .civil service in the City. Manager> said
it is the Council's decision wheth~r.to .place on the agenda for further> discussion.
W:ilderness Area.Hearing -' Mrs.! Beal said a Mr. Beckley expressed
Council r>epresentatruon at, the Fr>ench Pete hearing" May .17, 1972.
of the Council members are inter>ested in attending the hearing.
a desire for City
She asked if any'
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MayOr> Anderson andC~uncilman Teague both said opinions they would express would be
personal, and not tho,se of the Council. Councilman Bradshaw asked for information
on what is appropriate' for this Council to. dis'cuss, saying . it seems items are being
considered which are not within its jurisdiction.
African Students Dinner> ~ Mrs. Campbell .said she felt a letter> of apo16gyshould be
written to the African student gr>oup with regard to the Council's invitation to dinner.
Sever>al Council member>s said they had written personal regr>ets.
Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, .the meeting was. adjourned to
Monday, May 22, 1972.
Hugh McKinley
City.Manager
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