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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/31/1972 Meeting Council Chamber Eugel}e ,~Ol;"eg<:ln' May 31, 1972 Adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon - adjourned from the meeting held May 22, 1972 - was called to order by His Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 11:00 a.m. on May 31, 1972 in the Council Chamber with the following councilmen present: Mr. Mohr, Mrs. Beal, Messrs. McDonald, Williams, Hershner, Mrs. Campbell, and Mr. Bradshaw. Mr. Teague was absent. .' 1- Committee' Report (Part 1)'':'" May 24, 1972 Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Mohr, Campbell, and Bradshaw; Ci ty Manager' and staff; and others. A. Downtown Development District and Board - Copies of a memo g~ v~ng ba'ckground in- formation on a proposed free-parking district were previously distributed to Council members. Also distributed were copLes of proposed ordinances which would create the district and a governing board. Manager said a' complete program is not ready for presentation at this time, but in order to put a district into, operation during the coming fiscal year it is necessary to pass an ordinance to meet a May 21, 1972 deadline for preparation of tax rolls. Otherwise, in ac- cordance with State law, the new district cannot be put into operation until the following year. Manager sai d work on the proposal has been in progress since last fall, but legal and participation problems have developed. He said there is no hazard in proceeding in creation of the district since it does not obligate anyone, it simply sets up a vehicle which can be used when and ,if the program i$ developed and it is decided to proceed. Maurie Jacobs, representing the ad hoc committee of the Eugene Downtown Association, described the proposed district patterned after districts in California 'cities of comparable size visited by representatives of the Association, City, and Re- newal Agency. He said it is an attempt to answer a total aowntown problem of need for parking space, retention of small retail and service-oriented busines~es, special events, and access farru1iarity and to be headed by a person totally re- sponsible for co-ordination of these downtown activities. It is felt'necessary to provide free parking on the order of that provided by shopping centers, and to provide a constant flow of pedestrian traffic in the downtown mall. Mr. Jacobs said there is no formula for financing at this time,- but with the Council's authorization to create the district and a governing board, it is hoped an ' equitable plan can be worked out to encompass the assessment district funding the lOth- and oak Overpark: He said they are prepared to make recommendat'ions for members of a board representing owners and business people of the district who are most likely to benefit. . Manager pointed out boundaries on a wall map and said ,they were carefully de- veloped by a subcoInmit6:~e of the EDA ad hoc committee.. Traffic Erigineer said the boundaries' were drawn to include the 10th and Oak Overpark district and that area providing easy access to the downtown mall, generally within orie to one and a half blocks of the mall. .. Manager called attention to concern stressed in the background memo that the program must have substantial support among those people who wil1hcive to pay for it. Before the Council is asked to implemtBnt any financing program which would result in cost to people doing business or owning property in that district a procedure will be developed designed to give the Council information necessary to show that the program is acceptable and has substantial support in the area. He said the ordinance creating the governing body, because there is no legal deadline, does, not have the urgency of that creating the distri ct. But this ordinance is recommended for acceptance to achieve an official group to gi ve " direction and to CBsist in final formulation of the program. He said the Council stands adjourned to May 31, prior to the committee meeting on that day, so that action can be taken at that time at least on creation,':6t,_the, district . Action on creation of the governing body would be helpful to give official status and to more quickly develop a free parking program. Mr. Jacobs in answer to Mrs. Campbell said there are thirty people invol ved in developing the program and that it is hoped with creation of the governing body contact can be made wi th all of those who would be included in the district. Traffic Engineer said it is difficult to anticipate what opposition there would be until a definite proposal is presented, and that an official board would be able to resolve questions and develop., that proposal. . In answer to Mrs. Campbell, Manager said the staff recommends acceptance of the proposal. He said if a completely free parking system is set up, in order to gain support by all included in the district, attempts must be made to develop enough revenue to assume the Overpark borrowing obligations and meet them as they IS3' 5f 31/72 - 1 become due.,. Mr. Jacobs said, also in answer to Mrs. Campbell, that there is a combination of property owners an'd business people or tenants in the district, and that any tax would be paid by the property owner. Traffic Engineer said both ad valorem tax and business license fees weIE~ used to estimate total annual cost. . Councilman Mohr complimented Mr. Jacobs on the analysis of the .downtown problem and said he had no quarrel with creation of the assessment district~ but that analysis at greater length would appear necessary with regard to the creation of the governing board. He said oI?-e of the factors neglected is the role of mass transit in the program and since the Council is committed to providing mass transit the structure of the board and its operation would have to deal with that problem. He said he feels a board comprised of downtown property owners and businessmen is not the proper structure and suggested inclusion of an elected official, and that it be a contractual ~gency, similar to the Renewal Agency, responsible to the City. Councilman Bradshaw suggested that answers to any questions would come after formation of the board~ Traffic Engineer said mass transit was discussed many times in developing this proposal and that revenues are included in budgets for support of mass transit, . so it has not been overlooked. However, there are many questions as to how it would work and this is me problem to which it is felt the governing board could address itself. . Mrs. Campbell questioned whether there would be overlapping of activities pro- posed with that qarried on by the Chamber of Commerce, whether this tax money is used for business promotion, not just for parking. Mr. Jacobs said it was decided several years ago that a.ctivities related to the central business core had to be separated from the Chamber. Eugene Downtown Association was formed at that time and functions independently from the Charrib~r but wi th liaison. He said the idea of developing a program dealing with parking and promotional . activities for the mall is new and an attempt is being made to follow the program seen in California cities which would work to everyone's satisfaction. He said he doesn't think there is any question apout the Chamber's Suppo!ting the district. Bob Thomas, Eugene Renewal Agency, commented on acti vi ties. in' the mall on whi ch the Agency's parti cipation is limi ted, such as temporary improvements or administra- tion of its use. He said a goyerning board as proposed is definitely a strong viable vehicle 'to cchieve the overall objective of the central core and provide free parking. Other things such as temporary mall covers for certain functions or seasons, directory, uniform signing on parking lots, all would be of real benefit but beyond the scope of the Renewal Agency. Some of these are alos outside the City's scope so would be'of assistance there. He said the Renewal Agency recommends creation of the district. and a g~verning board. . Manager suggested further discussion of the proposal at the Council meeting scheduled for May 31 when a subcommittee of the Association's ad hoc committee could be present to allow an exchange of ideas and full understanding of the ordinance creating the governing board and why it is in its present form. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to establish the proposed downtown development district boundaries. Mayor Anderson said it should be understood that the .ordinance proposed is en- abling legislation only and will not constitute a public.hearing on organization or policies of the proposed district. Vote was taken on the motion, and motion carried unanimously. Comm 5/24/72 Approve Council Bill No. 9700 - Establishing Downtown Development District , was submitted and read the first time by council bill 'number and title only, there being n-o councilman present request- ing that it be re'ad in full. 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. . Manager explained purpose for passage of the ordinance at this time, to meet County deadline for entering district boundaries on tax roll in order to be able to imple- ment the district during the subsequent fiscal year. He said implementation of the single-purpose improvement district to provide a special levy will be discussed at a later time, that when it is put into operation it will have no effect on the overall City tax rate. Adoption of this ordinance has no bearing on the creation of a board to administer' the' 'district ,. it 'only establishes ,legal boundaries for purposes of tax assessor's records. JS~ 5/31/72 - 2 Marian Frank, 2009 Elk Drive, said she felt the dist.rict is being formed too qui01y to give the public a chance to ~eact and influence decisions made. She expr~ssed conc~rn .withregard to its effect ,on the mass transit system. , , 'I . _ ~,' . , Mayor And~rson explained that this ordinance is e~abling legislation only, setting boundaries for.the distr~ct,and that any suggestions with regard to operation of the district and its effect. will besubmit~ed when implementation of its operation is discussed. ~e said th~ Council.has the obligation~ in light of the importance of the downtown parking situation, to enable formation of the district during the next year. Alf3.o ,that it could ,not. be ,argued as "setting precedent'" since there are many instances hepe and in other ,cities where suc~ districts have been created. . Councilman Mohr commented on t.heCoUIlcil' 9 act ton to delay creatism ()f the board when establishment of both were proposed becaus,e of questions raised with ,regard to the district's effect on mass transit and other considerations. Vote was taken_on the motion read the b~1.1 by cquncil ~il~ number ()nly the second 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 declared passed and numbered 16495. II - Liquor License Applications The following applications were submitted with favorable staff recommendation and where applicab;Le OLCC report attached: NEW Grogg Shop, 1677 Coburg Road - Robert C. Beckley - RMBC . ADDJ:NG PARTNER Jiffy Market, 3443 Hilyard - EdyJard C. and Ber;tha A. Robertson - PB Adding Joel Robertson, ADD:(:NG PARTNER and GREATER PRIVILEGE Sam's Place, 825 Wilson - George J. McKenzie - RMBC (formerly RMBA) Adding Bonnie McKenzie. CHANGE Of OWNERSHIP Pastime, Tavern, 730 Willamette - Marion P, and Genevieve Nix9n (formerly George Cook) RMBA and PB GREATER PRIVILEGE and RENEWAL George's Restaurant, 1224 Willamette - Hamburger Heaven, Inc.-DB (formerly DA) Side Pocket Tavern, 846 West 6th - Conlin Distributors, Inc. - RMBC (formerly RMBA) GREATER PRIVILEGE Friendly Tavern, ..1667 West 6t:h- ~aymond L., and Betty Liptrap - RMBC (formerly RMBA) . RENEWALS RMBB, - Jon~sy's Snappy Serv~ce #3, 453 Willamette Pizan's, 1225 Alder Street RMBC - Ben's Pour House, 894 East 13th The Cooler, 20 Centennial Loop Late Shopper, 230 River Road Rod's Hofbrau, 1030 Highway 99N PB - Amazon Food Market, 1815 West 11th Duke's Market, 430 Gilbert 18th Avenue Market, 1684 West 18th 7-11 Food Store #15399, 445 Coburg Road Of Grape & Grain, 45 West 28th Jo's Market, 1976 Roosevelt Boulevard 7-11 Food Sto're #15133, 1316 Alder .' 7-11 Food Store #14515,,2270 West 18th Quinn's Market, 1123 Monroe Res.taurant (A) - Rico's Red Lion Pizza Parlors, 1795 West 6th World's Fare Restaurant, 252 Valley River Center DB - B,ev's Steak House, 1905 West 6th Captain's Table, 2855 Willamette .' .. DCC - Moose Club, 1685 West ;L3th Mr. Mohr moved seconded by. Mrs., Beal to recommend approval of the applications. 155 5/31/72 3 . Mrs. Beal asked fqr Council's reaction to iclea of, gl vln,g provision~l'..approv<';l.l,tp. .licenses for those establishments which may be practicing discrimination both in membership re- quirements and in service, with the idea of withholding approval of the liquor license if the practice is not changed before July .1 of next year. ,She said she felt that the Council's response to the Human Rights Commission request for the I).on-,disc.rimination affidavit was affirmative, and that it was the purpose of the;~subcominittee to work out ways and means of~dministering the policy of withholding approval unless non-discrimina- tion is practiced. Councilman Williams, appointed chairman. of the sUbcommittee to meet with Commission members, said that was not his understanding; that the committee was to consider the Commission's request, evaluate it, and bring recommendations to the Council. He said there are legal and philosophical questions to be resolved before proper control can be established. Mayor Ande'r,'son compared the operation of the Human Rights Commission to that of the Planning Commission where items of mutual interest 'are resolved in joint sessions ; he said he doesn't feel this committee was instructed to bring back a directed decision. To withhold approval of liquor license applications at this point may involve legal im- plications since the applicants ,have fulfilled present legal requirements, and they are entitled to approval or rejection. Through annual renewal process t~e Council will have the opportunity to solve such problems in due time. Councilman Mohr commented that, w:ith one exception th,?sE; licenses listed are now required by law to provide non-discriminatory service. . Vote was taken on the motion to recommend approval. Motion carried unanimously. III - Special Election Outside 6% Limitation Resolution No. 2059 --Authorizing election June 20,'1972 :re: Levy Outside 6% Limitation in the amount of $2,775,494, was submitted. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution. Manager,: in response to Councilman Hershner, said the tax rate under the proposed budget is $9.72 per $1000 of true cash value, $1.04 above the current rate. Vote was taken.on the motion to adopt, and motion carried unanimously. Council Bill No. 9701 - Calling special election June 20, 1972 re: Levy Outside 6% Limitation in the amount of $2,775,494, 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 declared passed and numbered 16496. Councilman McDonald commented on the suggestion of informal pUblic hearing on ,the budget at the June 12, 1972 meeting prior to the regular advertised budget hearing of June 26, 1972. He said, with Mrs. Beal's concurrence, he could see no particular advantage, and because of the several controversial items scheduled for discussion at the June 12 meeting, it would not seem an appropriate time. Manager said the informal pUblic hearing was suggested to give an opportunity to explain high- lights of the budget which in turn would gain helpful news rep~rting. He suggested that it be listed at the first part of the public hearing section, assuming it would not take too much time. The official hearing still will be held on June 26. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs; Beal to hold an informal pUblic hearing June.12, 1972 to consider levy outside the 6% limitation. Motion carried. . IV - ORDINANCES Manager reviewed various actions on the City's part in attempting to gain recertification of the City's Workable Program. As a result of numerous letters, telephone calls, and a meet- ing between City personnel and HUD officials, the City was told if minor Code changes were adopted along with 1971 Uniform Fire Code and HUD advised of those adoptions, the Workable Program would be recertified today, permitting continuance of Federally-funded programs now in :progress. 15~'.,~, 5/31/72 - 4 Superintendent of Building Inspection' explain'ed in detail the changes effected by the Code amendments presented. Council Bill No. 9702 - Adopting 1971 UnfeDI'm Fire Code, was submitted and 'read the first time, by council hill number and title only, there being no' councilman present requesting that it be 4ia read in full. ., Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by .coun,cil 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 seco~d time by co~cil bill number only. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bil'l be' approved and. gi veD final passage. Rollcall vote. ,All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16497. Council Bill No. 9703 - Amending Sec. 8.020 and 8.021 Uniform Building Code, was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only ,there beiri'g no councilman present requesting that it be read in fulL Mr. Monr moved seconded by Mrs.Beal that the bill be read the second time by councii bill number only;' wi th 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 'approvedand.given fi~al passage. Rollcall ..vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16498. Council Bill No. 9704 - Amending Sec. 8.270 and 8.305 Uniform Housing Code, was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilmen 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 Coun,cil, 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 declared passed and numbered 16499. Council Bill No. 9705 - Amending Sec. 8.560 Plumbing Code, 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 hill was read the second time by council bill n~er. only. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Baal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye; the bill was declared passed and ,numbered 16500. v - RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 2057 - Transmitting to,Planning Commission for hearing June 6, 1972 request to rezone area at 1755 West 18th Avenue from R-l to C-l (-Daggett), was submitted. ,It Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the reselution. Motion carried unanimously. , . Resolution No; 2058 '- Transmitting to Plaiming Commission for hearing June 13, 'i972 zoning of newly annexed areas, was submi tt~d. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adoptt~e resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2060 - Calling hearing June 12, 1972 re : Withdrawing from Oakway Water Dis- trict Firestone Store property east of Valley'River Center, was submitted. Mr'. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution. Motion carried ti.llanimous~y. Upon motion duly made , seconded, and carried , the' meeting was adjourned. ~. , , Hugh McKinley City Mangger . 151 5/31/72 - 5