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Council Chamber
Eugene, Oregon
August 28, 1972
. Adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon - adjourned from the
meeting held August 14, 1972 - was called to order by Council President Fred Mohr, in the
absence of Mayor Anderson, at 7 :30 p. m. on August 28, 1972 in the Council Chamber with the
following other councilmen present: Mrs. Beal, Messrs. McDonald, Teague, Williams, Hershner,
and Bradshaw. Mrs. Campbell was absent.
I - Proclamations
A. Canvass of votes cast August 17, 1972 in election to exceed 6% limitation by
$2,175,214 was presented, showing votes cast For - 4~339; Against - 3,564.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague to accept the proclamation. Motion
carried unanimously.
B. Proclaiming week of September 4 through 10, 1972 as "Union Label Week" was presented.
Assistant Manager explained, on questioning from Co,uncil members, that the Mayor:
traditionally makes this type of proclamation, but since he is out of town it was
felt better that it be made by the Council collectively. /
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague to issue the proclamation. M' ;' d
otlon carrle
. unanimously.
II - Public Hearings
A. Appeal, Phase One, Southridge Planned Unit Development (West of Willamette, north of
52nd) - Decision of the Planning Commission at its July 12, 1972 meeting granting pre-
liminary approval for Phase One of the Southrdige PUD, located west of Willamette Street
north of 52nd Avenue, was appealed to the Council by Jean Smith (Mrs. Richard J.),
5290 Saratoga Street, in her own behalf and representing the South Eugene Homeowner's
Association. The appeal was made on the basis that the finding that the permit cri-
teria (a) through(e) of Section 9.782 of the Eugene Land Use Ordinance had been met
was not supported by evidence in the record.
B. Appeal, BALSM PUD (Southwest of Donald, west of Fox Hollow) - Decision of the Planning
Commission at its August 7, 1972 meeting granting preliminary approval for the BALSM PUD,
located southwest of Donald Street and west of Fox Hollow Road, was appealed to the
Council by Cormac J. Dillon, 5410 Saratoga Street, in his own behalf and, representing
I the South Eugene Homeowner's Association. The appeal was made on the basis that the
finding that the permit criteria (a) through (e) of Section 9.782 of the Eugene Land Use
Ordinance had been met was not supported by evidence in the record.
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Notices of appeals, copies of which were previously distributed to Council members,
. were read, and it was noted that Council had also received copies of memo from the Plan-
ning Commission setting forth conditions upon which approval was based, with co~ies of
staff notes and Commission minutes of the July 12 and August 7, 1972 meetings. Copies
of excerpt 'from the Zoning Ordinance (Section 9.782) governing Permit Criteria were
distributed to Council members with agenda of this meeting.
I Councilman Mohr explained the nature of the appeals and rules by which the hearing would
be conducted. He said the Council has before it substantial record of Planning Com-
,mission hearings and would therefore hear only summary statements as to the issues or
new information nq:t:,already in the record. ...The Co~cil, he said, would be considering
only whether the Planning Commission erred in making its decision based on ordinances
governing planned unit developments. He stated the Council's policy of holding items
in the event of disagreement with Planning Commission decisions until such time as it
can be discussed at a joint session of the two bodies.
Mrs. Baal inquired whether the total project is being considered or only whether the
Planning Commission erred. That is, if it is found the Planning Commission, 'did not err
according to the permit criteria, must the Council rule in favor of the Planning Commis-
sion? Can the Council decide whether the entire project is a good idea? Mr. Mohr said
the appellant is not basing the appeal on a matter of judgment but claims the Commission
erred in not taking into account certain conditions for planned unit developments. On
. further questions from Mr. McDonald, Mr. Mohr said the Council could overturn the Com-
mission decision if they decide no error was made in the record or procedure, yet the
judgment was wrong.
Assistant City Attorney Jim Korth further explained procedure for appeals as governed by
ordinance and read the applicable section. He said the final decision would be either
that the total proposal meets the applicable criteria or it does not, and in making a
decision that the Commission is in error, the error must be designated.
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Ralph Aldave, speaking for the South Eugene Homeowner's Association, said he would re-
serve any objections he might have to the rules for this particular hearing as well as
any objections he might have in the future. He said residents of the South Eugene area
are concerned with (1) rapid development, increase and growth in that area,(2) the over-
load on schools and other facilities - streets, shopping centers,etc; and (3) absence .-
of any meaningful procedure in hearings to decide whether planned unit developments do <.~
meet the permit criteria. He said there is no evidence in the record of hearings before
the Planning Commission showing the basis or standards on which app~0val for this de-
velopment was decided. No official traffic counts were introduced, he said, to show
there is or is not traffic congestion. He suggested the applicant himself be required
to supply this type of evidence - traffic counts, impact on schools, streets, etc., and
increase potential - which should be submitted in factual content.
With regard to BALSM PUD, Mr. Aldave said there was even less evidence than in the South-
ridge hearings, reference being made to the Southridge situation as a basis for the de-
cisi on on BALSM! He said the builders should introduce evidence for the record on which
a decision may be based rather than some vague reference to an entirely different project
which may have completely different factual information. He said there were no reliable
figures on school populations, rather the decision was based on secondhand information.
Mr. Aldave further argued that besides factual information, there should be quantitative
standards by which to judge whether congestion exists or will result from these develop-
ments. Guidelines developed and evidence gathered could then be compared to the standards,
allowing a decision on a factual basis. He said comparing the traffic generated by BALSM
to that crossing Ferry Street Bridge does not constitute a legitimate standard.
Mr. Aldave said further benefit from using quantitative standards would be the determina- .
tion of accumulative effect of many small developments. Southrmdge plans were cut back,
he said, yet several small planned unit developments could be allowed with little or no
restriction resulting in as many or more total units as approved in one large one.
Standards could be developed to measure realistically the impact of small accumulations
of growth. He maintained it is not really known whether the proposed developments will
cause congestion, proper analysis may show.they will not. Obj ecti ve findings based on
evidence in the records is needed, he said, to support any decision on these deveiliopments.
He suggested the Highway Department be asked to make up-to-date traffic counts and pro-
jections as to what will be added by the developments. Then he would hope an attempt
would be made to develop guidelines of what is meant by "congestion" in permit criteria
included in the ordinance adopted by the Council. The Homeowner's Association, he said,
agrees with the criterion that a development should be allowed if it is found that the
traffic generated will not cause congestion, but they question the procedure for reaching
that decision. And the Association should not have the burden of proving whether conges-
tion will or will not result - the builder, or developer, should bear that burden, then
it would be open to challenge if it is thought a wrong decision has been reached. Mr.
Aldave said he thinks people in that area would be better satisfied ff this issue is sent
back to the Commission for traffic counts and anticipated increased in traffic and impact I
on schools resulting when all of this area has been developed plus these projects, then
arrive at quantitative standards for re-evaluation of this project later. He said it is
a grievous error in reaching a decision without facts for basis. .
Councilman McDonald referred to Mr. Aldave's statement that a foot or two difference in
requirements for yard setback with ~egard to building permits seems of more importance
than the criteria set for these planned unit developments, and asked whether the permit
criteria is entered on deeds or title insurance. Mr. Aldave replied this was not a major
issue, he was merely alluding to the contrast in criteria for setbacks and a development
which affects a greater number of people. He asked whether the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting held July 12 and August 7,1972 would be a part of this record. Mr.
Mohr said they would be, and by reference are made a part hereof.
Councilman Mohr asked clarification of Mr. Aldave's presentation that (1) error was made I
in not having specifics on traffic congestion mentioned in Item (c) of the permit cri-
teria, and that (2) changes are recommended in procedure and specifications of standards.
Mr. Aldave said his main point was that the appellants think the record does not contain
the kind of information on Item (c) - traffic congestion - needed to make a responsible
decision, there was no evidence to support the decision. And that an error was made in
making the BALSM ruling on congestion because ti was compared to that crossing the Ferry
Street Bridge.
Councilman Mohr asked if the appeililant made no objection on the grounds of judgment or .
finding of error in the Planning Commission's decision on Item (a) - Consistency with
the 1990 General Plan. Mr. Aldave answered that they would not want to close the door
on raising the issue later on whether the projects met the 1990 General Plan criteria.
At this time they were concerned with procedure; they feel a decision cannot be ,made be-
cause there is nothing on which to base it. In further clarification Mr. Mohr asked if
the Homeowner's Association is arguing that a decision cannot be made because of lack of
evidence in the record and, in other areas, that there is not specific enough language
that would bring out the kind of information necessary. Mr. Aldave repeated his sug-
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gestion that standards be set. There are no standards in the ordinance at this time,
he said, and that was never pointed out. Councilman McDonald said he felt that there
was evidence shown in the minutes of the hearings from staff information presented.
-,- John Cox, 5439 Donald Street, concurred with Mr. Aldave's statements, saying there are
no standards for comparison to determine the results of the planned unit developments
in that area. He cited Charter provision requiring streets and subdivisions to conform
to surrounding area, and called attention to a Newsweek article with r~gard to problems
encountered by other cities when hill areas were developed. He suggested a study such
as that made in Palo Alto to determine whether tax money returned from the development
would cover the cost of providing services to the area.
John F.air, 5.335 Sar.atoga Street, said the entire area would have to be considered, not
just the conditions surrounding the two proposed developments. He mentioned linkages
between this area and work, schools, shopping centers, and other 'common places, and need
for giving consideration to what will happen on all of the streets into the downtown
area plus traffic aggravations which seem to be increasing such as disreputable autos
and bicycles.
Stewart Burge, 356 Palomino Drive, vice president and general manager of the General
Development Corporation, referred to Mr. Aldave's comments with regard to congestion and
,said Mr. Aldave did not mention that the project will be single-family density (6 units
per acre) and had not referred to "planned" streets in connection with the pr9ject. He
said in every hearing the Palo Alto study was mentioned, and he felt it should also be
I mentioned that engineering reports showed that that land was unsatisfactory because it
is bisected by the San Andreas fault. Mr. Burge cited statistics with regard to numbers
of children expected in elementary, junior, and high schools from the planned development
in comparison to numbers which could be expected, were the area to be developed in con-
ventional subdivision. He pointed out that a recent survey by the City Planning Depart-
ment reveals that Phase I can be expected to produce 31-elementary, 7 junior high, and
7 high school age children. This is the equivalent of 1.3 chiilidren per acre. By con-
trast~ conventional subdivisions produce 6 children per acre. Further, School District
4J now has sites for 27 additional classrooms in south Eugene, according to information
furnished to Mr. Burge by Dr. Perkins by telephone on August 7, 1972, this in- response
to Mr. Aldave's statements that no specific evidence was in the records. And City
capital projects, according to ,the City Traffic Engineer, anticipate improvement of
Willamette to 52nd to carry double the traffic load it now carries. Mr. Burge said he
feels only 2% of the people in south Eugene are opposed to the projects.
Ll&yd Bond, member of the design team, named sequence of meetings and hearings follow-
I ing submission of pre~preliminary plans in October 1971 on the Southridge development
and pointed out the area under consideration on a display model of the south hills area.
He noted that although at the time of submission ordinance requirements permitted eight-
plus units per acre, the developers voluntarily limited the project to six-plus units
per acre. During subsequent delay because of hearings, change in density requirements
. in that area have limited the development to six units per acre. Goals of the developers,
he said, were that the project be of top quality, imaginative, provide the best living
environment available, and he economically feasible. He said he feels the project was
not hastily conceived and those goals have been accomplished during the year and a half
since initiation of the project as well as the concept to provide for the best and
I highest use of the property. The basic concept he said was one of conservation, pre-
serving the existing amenities by use of innovative sitings and technique to place dwell-
ing units so as' to cause aminimUID disturbance to the ecology. He distributed,to
Council members diagrams of ,the area to aid in locating Phase I of the proposed project,
in relation to other facilities, and pointed out the amount of open space provided and
where the development's services will tie into City utilities. He emphasized the concept's
conformance to goals of the 1990 Plan in that it provides choice of living in a hill-
side, area.
Rick Cleveland, 260 East 11th Avenue, legal counsel for.the deveiliopers"referred to
Mr. Aldave's contention that there are no standards by which to measure congestion and
submitted his argument: that interpretation can be based only on what may be considered
the common sense, practical meaning of. the word in relation to what facilities are
planned for handling traffic. He said the same practical. reasoning could be used when
determining standards for school facilities, that is, whether the development will re-
turn to the School District revenues sufficient to cover educational expenses of the
. children attending from. that area. Mr. Cleveland distributed to Council members copy
of a memo relative to Section 122 of the Charter and read that section. He. 'said it
does not govern the design of streets in the Southridge development because that develop-
ment is proceeding under the planned unit development ordinance, and no new City streets
are being created. He also distributed to Council tabulations showing projected South-
ridge tax support to governmental agencies and asked, that the record include slides,
charts, and visual aid materials presented at this and prior hearings. Mr. Cleveland
continued saying that his clients prot~s~ the validity of the appeal and,maintain that
theSouthridge'proposal is consistent with the permit criteria as well as with criteria
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of the 1990 Plan. Rate of growth, he said, is not a proper consideration in attempting
to control against projects of this nature. He asked the Council to deny the appeal.
James Pearson, president of the Planning Commission, said the Planning Commission in its
approval of preliminary plans acted only on the first phase of the development and that >..-
subsequent phases as they are submitted for preliminary approval will be subject to com-
plete review and inquiry as to whether each in turn meets criteria set forth in the
ordinance. He said it is conceivable that some of the concerns ~xpressed relate'to the
overall impact of the total development. He said findings of the Planning Commission
as to whether the Southri@ge project meets the permit criteria were that (a) the plan
at six units per acre comes within the location~ design, size and uSe set forth in the
1990 Plan and is consistent with the goals and policies of the Plan and in no way will
hamper or restrict the present study as it relates to the south ridgeline; (b) location
and clustering of' buildings, provision for open space, maximum, retention. of tre'es,
setbacks from Willamette Street meet requirements for integration with surroundings and'
reduce impact of the development; (c) although the Commission did criticize terminology
of the ordinance with respect to" "congestion,Tl expert testimony based on subjective
evaluation advised that designated capacity for' Willamette Street would not be exceeded
by the anticipated traffic load, thus in interpreting the term "congestion," it could
not be found when the traffic load was deemed to be less than the street's capacity;
(d) while existing school faeilities might be strained, evidence before th~ Commission
indicated that sufficient land is in the ownership of the school district and assumed
will be used to supply needed schools for student load flowing from the pvoject; and
(e) 'the plan itself shows amenities available to residents provid1~g desired_environm~nt
for 'l:idTing, shopping, and working.'
With regard to the BALSM project, Mr. Pearson continued, the Commission gave preliminary .
approval to Phases 1 and 2 of four phases of the development, roughly 60% of the total
number of units, so that findings of the Commission did not relate to impact of the later
development. The approval of the BALSMPhases 1 and 2 was based" on permit criteria:
(a) The area is totally within the urban service area of the 1990 Plan with 'annexation
to the City either complete or in process of being completed. Number of dwellings con-
sistent with interim density limit of six per acre, and would not interfere with any
proposed ridgeline ,park or ribbon trail plan; (b) In judgment of the' Commission the
project as presented is well integrated with its surroundings, highest buildings will
not be above the ridgeline; (c) anticipated traffic onto Donald and Fox Hollow from the
project will not exceed the capacity of either street; (d)'existing and planned utilities
and school facilities are identical to those for Southridge; (e) siting and clustering
of buildings and provision for open space, trails, bicycle;:paths, etc., will provide
the desired living environment.
Mr. Pearson added that the Commission had before it facts from various departmental
sta~fs of the City and believes that the two projects meet the permit criteria, of the
ordinance. On that basis, he 'said, the Commission approved both projects.
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Mr. Aldave reiterated his contention that there is no evidence or procedure with regard
to "congestionTl on which to base a decision that there will be none. Standards should
be developed, he said, through public hearing and testimony with which to compare what .
is being proposed~ He maintained the developer should not put the burden of street,
schools, water, sewers, etc., on the City, but that those facilities should be avail-
able when the development occurs to constitute good planning. The operation of the
planning process now~ ,according to Mr. 'Aldave, is based upon a series of opinions.
Assistant Manager noted Council receipt of letters from Ra~mond Gilden, Jr., and John
Fair, both enclosing copies of article on hillside developments from the August 21,-1972
issue of Newsweek magazine'. -
At the request of Councilman McDonald, Traffic Engineer said traffic count of 8000 vehi- I
cles per day passing anyone particular point could be one criterion used for measuring
traffic capacity. He said July 1972 maps show traffic volume south of 46th at 1600
vehicles per day, south of, 40th 4000, north of 40th 4100, total over a 24-hour 'period.
But he said these 'figures will vary, depending upon day of the week. Volumes increase
going north toward 29th - immediately south of 29th, 21,300 per day. Traffic Engineer
continued that he feels the proposed Southridge project will add 1600 vehicles per day,
but that there is no analysis of what percentage will be added 'to the 29th and Willamette
area. He added, still in answer to Mr. McDonald's questioning, that he believes exist-
ing volumes plus' those anticipated to be generated by Phase '1 of the Southridge project
would not exceed 8000 vehicles per day. Mr. McDonald, asked whether the Planning Com- .
mission in its hearings had this same information, and Councilman Mohr replied that -
it had.
Councilman Williams asked about the capacity of the 29th and Willamette intersection.
Traffic Engineer replied that it is.desirable that the capacity of any facility not be
controlled by an intersection, and that that intersection has not been calculated in
terms of absolute capacity, however at certain times of the day it does operate at
"breakdown" level. He estimated a capacity of 20 to 22 'thousand per day based on the
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area, land use, etc., but pointed out that "capacity" is subj ecti ve and clearly de-
pends upon what particular level of sufficiency one would feel is acceptable - whether
in terms of traffic breakdown or in terms of dollars to correct a situation.
.~ In further answer to Councilman Williams, Traffic Engineer said monies were proposed to
be budgeted this year to start acquisition of right-of-way for revision of the 29th and
Willamette intersection, installation of turn lanes, etc., with idea of starting construc-
tion in 1975-76. These 'funds were not approved, however, so although the preliminary
design is completed for an intersection comparable to that at Oakmont and Coburg, it is
a question of when it will be funded. He pointed out construction is overdue at that
intersection and in answer to Mr. Williams, estimated acquisition would costc$150,000,
construction $45,000, at today's prices.
Mrs. Beal asked how critical that intersection would be if the Southridge and BALSM de-
velopments were constructed and whether priority for its improvement would be raised.
Traffic Engineer answered that Southridge is estimated to'add 1600 vehicles per day,
BALSM 1100, but most of the BALSM traffic would go through 30th and Hilyard, which
intersection is also "congested." He estimated, in answer to Mrs. Beal, that it would
take something more than $300,000. That project has significantly greater problems be-
cause of the intersection of East and West Amazon. But, he added, grant money is avail-
able there, whereas at, 29th and Willamette it is not available for right-of-way acquisi-
tion which constitutes the greatest expense.
Mrs. Beal asked if cost estimates are available on extension of fire and police services
. to the Southridge and BALSM developments. Assistant Manager replied that the projects
will have admitional bearing on total cost to the City, but a definitive answer could
not be given without a detailed study comparable to that undertaken in Palo Alto which
cost them about $100,000. Mrs. Beal said she thinks there should be some idea of the
impact developments of this size will make on costs to the City's taxpayers, and that a
planning cost estimate should be built into every development to give cumulative effects
in terms of what such development will return to the City in the way of tax monies as
compared to what it will cost for services to the area. She asked that this be a
matter for discussion at a Wednesday committee meeting. Assistant Manager said that the
issue raised is really too broad and complex for application to only these two pro-
posals (Southridge and BALSM) and staff would have to do some work on comparison between
conventional types of development and planned unit developments. The issue in front of
the Council, he said, is not so much whether the projects create a burden as it is
whether they create a greater or lesser burden than conventional deN"elopments. The
areas have been annexed, and in annexing them the City has tacitly said services would
be extended to them.
I Councilman Bradshaw commented that the question in making a decision on these two de-
velopments would appear to be whether there was adequate planning to take care of
problems which would be caused by the projects - impact on traffic and schools - and
whether these two items were heard before the Planning Commission. Mr. Teague added
that the Council recognized that there are traffic problems in several areas of the
. City and work will continue in,an attempt to resolve those problems. The question now
is whether the Southridge and BALSM projects meet the criteria set forth in the
ordinance, whether the Planning Commission has made an error in its decision to give
preliminary approval, and to see that interested parties have the opportunity to be
heard.
I Councilman McDonald asked that staff bring to the Council the amount of dollars that
will be added to the City's valuation by the two developments.
Councilman Hershner called attention to his abstention from discussion and said he
would abstain from voting on the Southridge proposal, this because of conflict of
interest.
Councilman Mohr noted that the committee, authorized through adoption of the interim
plan for the South Hills area, has been meeting and addressing itself to issues of
general traffic congestion, school loading capacities, park d~velopment, ~tc.. In
this assignment, he said, the committee is gathering informatlon for use In'these
general problem areas without specific reference to anyone development.
Assistant Manager said the City Attorney has suggested language for a m~tion if ~he
. Council desires to deny the appeal. If not, action can be deferred untll'a meetlng
with the Planning Commission before taking final action.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague on behalf of the City Council to deny
the appeal by Jean Smith and the South Eugene Homeowner's Association ~f the
decision by the Eugene Planning Commission made on July 12, 1972 grant~ng
preliminary approval with conditions for Phase One of the Sout~rid~e PUD
(PD 71-21); to find that the Southridge PUD co~forms to the cr~ter~a and re-
quirements set forth in Section 9.782 of the Clty Code; and to ~pprove the
proposed development subject to the conditions of approval requlred by the
Planning Commission'.
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Brief ,discussion, ensued clarifying intent, of the motion.
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Vote was taken, and: motion carr,ied, Councilmen Mohr, "McDonald, i Teague,
Williams, and Bradshaw voting aye;' Mrs. Beal voting no; Councilman Hersh-
ner abstaining. ,- ' .-
Assistant Manageri said contract has, been signed- by BALSM and the : City with regard to City
property abutting Donald Street purchased by BALSM,on which a portion of the project will
be. built .
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague on behalf of the City Council to deny
the appeal by Cormac J. Dillon and the- South Eugene Homeowner's Associat~on of
the decision by the Eugene Planning Commission made on August 7, 1972 granting
preliminary ~proval with conditions for, Phases One and Two of the,BALSM PUD
(PD 72-4); to, find that the BALSM PUD conforms to ,the, criteria and requirements
set forth in Section' 9.782, of the City C9de ;-and to approve the, proposed de~
velopment subject to the, conditions of approval required by the Planning Com-
mission.
In, answer to Councilman Mohr, Mr. Aldave said he would ask incorporatiqn of h~s comments
with regard to,Southridgeon-the BALSM appeal, all ,were applicable to this project,
especially those with regard to procedures.
Vote was taken, and motion carried unanimously.
C. Withdrawing 'fromOakway 'Water District, Miles/Bendix Property " , .
CoUncil Bill No. 66 - W:tthdrawing from Oakway Water District an area north of Crescent
between Gilham and Coburg (Miles/Bendix) recently, annexed to the
city, was submitted and read the first time by council bill number
and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it beread'in full.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be read the 'second time by council
bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council,' and that enactment'be con-
sidered at'this time. '
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be approved and given final passage.
Rollcall vot'e. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and
numbered 16607.
D. Bid Openings - Public Works Department - August 22, 1972
Project and Name, of Bidder Cost to , ' Cost to Amount
Paving and Storm Sewer Contr:>act Cost Abutting Property City Budgeted I
18th Avenue from Bailey Hill Basic Alternate
Road to, 1050 feet .west (838) $51,497.96 ,$50,454.54 $'16.58/fr.ft".$S,075.00 $17,800.00 .
36 ' ,pyng 12' E~ Wdth
Stm to Dipt.#4 6,106.00
$558.75, 2"E~Dpth
Devereaux & Pratt, Inc. 58,512.18 No Bid 8,268.00 -
Strm
Eugene Sand & Gravel 58,816.21 No Bid ComplE;!,t~oI). Dat.e:: Qctober 1,1972,
Public Works recommended award of contract to Wildish on the basic bid ~f $51,497.96.
Councilman, Williams asked why the award is recommended on the basic l?id when the alternate I
bid is less ($50,454.54). Public Works Director explained that the basic bid is for rock
base, alternate is for asphalt directly on dirt, and it is believed the rock construction
will be more durable when ,considering ,possibility of weather conditions which may be en-
countered this late in the ,seasop.
Paving
Ridgeway Drive from Good-
pasture Island'Road to 1000'
north in Knutson Bros. PUD(848)
Benge Paving, Inc. 22,902.10 24,211. 00 14.40/fr.ft. -
36' Pvng .
Devereaux & Pratt, Inc. No Bid 23,883.32 781.25 San Serv Drct
Eugene Sand & Gravel, Ipc. No Bid 23,893.85 0.005/sq.ft. Levy
Wildish Construction Company 25,868.85 25,868.80
Completion Date: October 1,1972
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Paving, Sanitary and Storm Sewers
Within Mark "J" Park Subdivision;
Buck Street from north line Mark "J"
_ Park to north boundary last-Addn
. to Acorn Park Subdivision; and
Quaker Street from 13th to 300'
south and sanitary sewer within
200' of plat boundary of 1st Addn
Mark "J" Park
Devereaux & Pratt, Inc. $49,820.98 36' Pvng $ 14.81/fr.ft.$ 875.14 $ 2,600.00
Ex Wdth & Dpth
Benge Paving, Inc. 50,882.20 Strm Swr 169.72/lot (18)
Wildish Construction Co. 52,156.33 Lat 0.07/sq.ft.$9,624.24 7,400.00
Eugene Sand & Gravel 52,215.21 Servo 185.28 ea (20) Strm
Serv Drct 420.50 (1)
Levy 0.005/sq.fi.
Completion Date: October 15,1972
Within 6th Addn Oak Hills and
Stoney Ridge Road from Oraig-
mont Avenue to 400' north(863) Basic Alternate
Wildish Cons~ruction Co. 10,727.53 9,926.88 16.21/fr.ft. 28' Pvng
Benge Paving, Inc. 11,425.11 10,762.48 896.41 ea (2) San Serv
Devereaux & Pratt, Inc. 14,381.37 13,113.60 Completion Date: October 1, 1972
.-~ Storm Sewer
Between Norkenzie and Gilham
from Brewer Avenue to North
Belt Line Road(855)
Shur-Way Contractors 8,910.54 Knutson 5,670.00 Strm 3,845.00 5,300.00
wildish Construction Co. 12,885.02 Savage 245.00
Ward 418.00
Completion Date: October 1,1972
Fence
North Belt Line Floodway (303) No Bidders Completion Date: October 15,1972
Public Works Department recommended award of contracts to low basic bid on paving
Ridgeway Drive, paving and sewers in Mark "J" Park, low alternate bid on paving and
sewers in 6th Addition to Oak Hills, and low bid on strom sewer between Norkenzie and
Gilham. With no bids received on fencing North Belt Line Floodway, the project will be
readvertised later.
I Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague to award all contracts as recommended.
I Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried.
III - Items Considered With One Motion
. Previously discussed at committee meetings August 16 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council-
men Mohr, Beal, McDonald, Teague, Williams, Hershner, and BradshawO and August 23, 1972
(Present: Councilmen Beal (presiding), McDonald, Hershner, and Bradshaw). Minutes of
those meetings appear below printed in italics.
I A. Segregation of Assessment, Murry - Ross Murry for Allum Bros. is requesting segre-;
gat ion of sewer assessment against property on Danebo Road between SPRR and Royal !
. i Avenue. Assessment against that portion of the property being separated has been I
:' paid leaving a balance of $3,605.54.
Corom
5\JMr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the segregation. Motion car- 8/16/72
rii?d unan.imou~,1!:l.' _. n_Hh. q..,_, 'Approve
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B. Construction of 3idewalk, South Side of 15th Avenue between Washington and :
Jefferson - Coun::il members previously received copies of memo from Public Works,
Department requesting authorization for construction of sidewalk adjacent to
properties at 15)8 Washinqton and 1507 Jefferson. Public Works received com-
plaints with regard to lack of sidewalks and after investigation notice was given
;to property o~ners requesting installation of sidewalks at these two properties.
'After a 60-day extension, sidewalks have not been constructed.
. Mr. Bradshaw moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to initiate sidewalk construction as
. - , ' requested.
Councilman McDonald questioned criteria on which initiation of sidewalk construc-
:ion,in older areas of t~e City is based. He said there should be a set policy
~n v~ew of the lack of s~dewalks in other older parts of the- City anilothe possibility
of the Council's being faced with this type decision. Public Works Director ex- '
plained present practice in initiating sidewalk construction, saying it has not
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been a mandatory thing in older areas unless support has been received from owners .- -
of neighboring properties. There was further discussion on the initiation of tbis ,-,
project, with Public Works Director explaining that the same process for construc- ----
:tion would be followed as on other projects; i.e., bids let, public hearing on . -
award of contract, notice to property owners, etc. Comm
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Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. J.lpprove
C. petition, Sanitary Sewer between lOth place and 11th Avenue from west of Cleveland
to west of Ci ty View (extended) - Signed by owners of 100% of the properties to be
assessed.
Comm
. Mr. lie.rshner moved seconded by Mr. McDonal d to accept the peti tion. Motion carried8/23/72
_unani~slY . -~- Approve
D. C~t~ contact-wit~ Legisl~t~-V~ Candidates - Copies of ietter from League of Oregon
c~t~e~ w~re prev~ously d~str~buted to Council members suggesting procedure for
acqua~nt~ng cand~dates for the Legislature with problems confronting City govern-
ment: Staff ~uggested appointment of a Council subcommittee to set up a program
for ~mplement~ng a method of legislative candidate orientation to City problems.
Mr. Bradshaw moved.seconde~ by Mr. Hershner that the Mayor appoint a subcommittee Comm
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~~est~d. Mot~on carr~ed unanimously. Approve
E. Council Minutes as circulated - June 26 and 29, and July 10, 1972. Approve ~.
F. ERA ApPointment- Procedure ..: CoUncilman Mohr rePorted th -t th -, c - - - -, - .
mit . a e ounc~l subcom-
tee ~s ready to make recommendations on appointment of a member to the
E..lge~e R:newa~ Agency. It was agreed the Council would go into executive Comm
ses~~on ~mmed~ately following this committee meeting and before the Capital 8/16/72
ProJ~c~s ~ubcommittee resumes its meeting. Affirm
G. AppOintmenF~zon:i.ng' Board-~ o[Appeais "-':;:- Mayor' Ariderson-annouh"c"ecl -the appOintment Coram
of Mrs. Robert Giutteau, 2013 Graham Drive, as a member of the Zoning Bo~rd of 8/16/72
Appeals. She fills the nnexpired term ending January 1, 1977 of A. W. Krieg. Affirm
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H. Appointment Procedure, Urban Area Natural Resources Advisory Committee - Th:i.s
,committee will have the responsibility of overseeing the 1990 General Plan and
wi 11 be directly invol ved in any amendments to the Plan, and is seen by LCOG
,as ,the key citizens advisory comndttee on general planning decisions over the
;next few years. In meetings between mayors of Eugene and Springfield and -- , -
: County Commission chairman the general procedure suggested is that Council and I
'county Commission members will make recommendations for membership and about
:September 21 the Mayors and Commission Chairman will meet to reduce the recom-
mendations to seven persons from each jurisdiction (Eugene, Springfield, and .
Lane County). The seven names from each jurisdiction will then be ratified by
the respective Councils and County Commission, with final ratification by LCOG,
;at its October meeting. Representation sought includes female, low-income,
laborer (blue collar), professional, minority, youth, elderly, handicapped,
educator, housewife, businessmen (small business and industrial), real estate/
land developer, and small community resident. Profile sheets were distributed
to Council members for submission of names to the Mayor by September 20.
;Betty Niven, Planning Commission member, noted that any comndtment for member-
; ship on the comndttee should include willingness to attend evening meetings~ I
I since it is difficult to have a truly broad representative membership which is ,
able to attend day time meetings. Manager also noted that initially there will;
be at least two meetings each month, with the possibility of the committee's
breaking into subcommi ttees. I
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Mayor Anderson commented on the importance of having good representation from i 8/16/72
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the Ci ty and urged each Council member to submi t at least two names. , Affirm
I. Pledge, R~m Tax Funds, Audi tori um - The Lane County AudLtori um Association is
requesting a Council statement pledging uncommi tted audi tori um operating funds .
and excess room tax funds to retirement of the auditorium bonds, with the idea
such a statement prior to the November election will be helpful in gaining ap-
,proval of the bond issue.
Manager confirmed Councilman Williams statement that room tax legislation did
not provide for specific amounts of the fund to be allocated to various activities.;
'Mr. Teague said it was his understanding at the time the room tax was adopted that'
most of it would be used to suppor.t the aUditori,um.
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Mayor Anderson asked the i;rm such a pledge would take. ~M~ager replied that a
resolution would probably be best to keep track of any such commitment.' An
ordinance would have the e,ffect of binding future Co un ci 1s and budget commi ttees.
'.' . , : Councilman Bradshaw expressed concern, although not opposed to the concept of !
, . ,s.uch a pledge, about use of this type promotional effort in the event the
'auditorium does not produce a profit. Lee Bishop, Auditorium Association said
the estimated operating net income is that developed in the Jarvis economic study.
He said the Association has been asked for assurance that any profit will go to
bond retirement. And use of any una110cated room tax funds (he suggested use of
the word "una110cated" rather than "excess") would help to bring the earliest
possible retirement of the bond issue. Any presentation to the voters of such"'.',"
a pledge, he said, would be couched in terms adopted by the Council.
;Mayor Anderson suggested the staff be asked to prepare a carefully worded state-
:ment which would reflect any pledge in the best manner both from a policy and
:admiriistrative standpoint. Mr. Williams said that with no guarantee as to how
. much there would be in unallocated funds, commi tting them would not be a very
:solid pledge. He wondered whether a specific percentage should be named.
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iIt was decided a short policy statement would be prepared by staff, reviewed by
;Mr. Williams and Mrs. Bea1 (acting for Mrs. Campbell as Auditorium Association
: iiaison), and brought back to the Council for consideration. Consensus was Comm
reached after further discussion that the statement should include a specific 8/16/72
,percentage of the una110cated funds to be pledged to Auditorium bond retirement. Affirm
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J. Appointment, James Bernhard , Planning Commission - The Council was informed of
Mayor Anderson's appointment of James Bernhard, 3755 Donald Street, as a member Comm
of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of James wngwood, re- .8/2d/72
signed, ending January 1, 1973. Affirm
K.Autos Abandoned on Private Property - Councilman McDonald asked for discussion '
,and recommendations from staff with regard to abandonment of automobiles on
private property. He said he has received complaints in this regard and had
.been told that towing companies will not remove abandoned vehicles because
usually they are of no value. He feels the City has a responsibility so far as Comm
the property owner is concerned. It was understood the situation would be re- 8/23/72
.viewed and brought back for discussion at a future committee meeting. Affirm
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L. Report, Capital Projects, 'Novembe"x'-Ba1lot - Copies of a report were previously dis-:"
I tributed to Council members from the Council subcommittee appointed to review
I capital project needs and make recommendations on which to submit to the voters ,
I and how they were to be submi tted. The subcommi ttee recommends fi ve separate ,I
measures on the November ballot - one, a tax base increase, and four 20-year bond
issues. They are:
~ 1. Fire Substations, Apparatus, Equipment and Operating Expense - :
$1,000,000 tax base increase ($800,000 for fire protection, and
$200,000 to cover normal 6% increase in tax base).
I 2. City Street and Storm Sewer Improvement - $4,300,000 20-year bond issue.
3. Park Land Acquisition - $1,100,000 20-year bond issue.
4. Housing Development Fund - $2,250,000 20-year bond issue.
5. Auditorium/Convention Center - $5,500,000 20-year bond issue.
Assistant Manager explained in detail the gross amount estimated in the proposed
tax base increase, to inc1 ude funds for fire substation construction, p1 us the :
amount needed to offset the loss of the 6% increment if a new tax base is adopted. :,
It is estimated that operating costs for the substations, based in part on esca1a- ~
tion of whatever adjustment will be made in salaries, will about equal the initial ~
capital outlay.
'In answer to Mr. McDonald, Assistant Manager explained that there would be no debt'
. 'service incurred in the tax base increase. It is a direct authorization to in- I
.,~ " 'crease the annual levy of the City. With regard to the bond issue, no significant'
- ~increase in operating costs is anticipated.
Assistant Manager in further review of the report noted that the subcommittee feels
~ street lighting, airport, and maintenance shop, while having high priority, should
be financed by some other method, but if al ternate financing is not found the voter
should be made aware tgat: baJlot. ~iil.~J1re~.IJ.!oposing use of pro!!~.!~Jl _tax for these _.J
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projects Could be-expected. The subcommi tte~ al~io- expressf:ia- the opinion th:~t until
a more definite program can be submitted to the voters the corrections facilities
,project should be deferred, with the idea that a measure may be submitted when the
/City's role and financing responsibility are more clearly defined. -
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The measures recommended for presentation to the voters in November total $13.9
million. Ballot titles are being prepared by the City Attorney's office for con-
sideration at the August 28 Council meeting.
Councilman McDonald was concerned with the prospect of annual budget elections to
· meet bond retiremsint and operating costs. Assistant Manager cited examples of
maintenance to existing streets and sewers which could be expected to cost more
than the bond iss Iles. Also, with the spiraling cost of land, if park lands are
not acquired now ,it is felt the City will not have the ability to finance purchase
when it is needed. Possible impact on insurance rates would have a bearing on
construction and operation of fire stations. Assistant Manager said the argument
could be made wi th regard to the housing fund that it would save loss of housing
resources which would occur if nothing is done at this time. And that it is
projected the aud.itorium/convention center will cover its own operating expenses.
~ CounCilman' Hershner asked about Eugene's fire insurance rating should the proposea
'fire protection projects not be approved. Assistant Manager explained the diffi-
culty in giving a firm answer because of individual ratings on industrial and com-
,mercial properties in the City by various insurance companies, even though the
base rate to a degree is tied to the fire rating the City has. Dick Jones, Fire .
:Department, reported that the present Class 3 rating was narrowly maintained dur-
ing the last grading. Assistant Manager also noted that there is no certainty
'the City could maintain a Class 3 rating even with addition of the proposed sub-
,stations.
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LCouncilman McDonald commented that emphasis in the rati~g programs has been on
;industrial and commercial properties, but that residential properties in outlying
areas are in need of the added protection which would be provided,by proposed new
,stations and equipment. Comm
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Catherine Lauris, member of the Auditorium Association, reported on a meeting of Affirm
,representatives of the Association and Councilman Mohr with regard to the capital
projects on the November ballot. She said the proposed program is satisfactory
to.,the Association and that that group will support it, although it is hoped
other special interests will aid in promotion of- the fi ve ballot measures.
B. ; Appeal , BALSM Planned Unit DeveLopment - Copies of appeal submitted by Cormac j. ' I
'Dillon, 5410 Saratoga Street, together with background information from Planning;
with regard to the BALSM planned unit development, were distributed to Council
members. Council previously indicated if it received an appeal on this PUD the Corom
matter would be heard at the August 28 Council meeting at which the Southridge , 8/23/72 .
development appeal is scheduled. It was understood this appeal would be heard Affirm
at that time.
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N. Lane County Housing Authority Board - Copies of a letter from Kenneth Thomas,
chairman of the Advisory Comndttee on Aging, were previously distributed to
Council members. The Advisory Comndttee asked the Council tb-recoromend to the
County that the :':'ane County Housing Authori ty Boa:r;.d membe:;:~pjp be increased to
. at least seven ,:hat one or more women be made -members Of the Board, !=hat the '
'number of consec.ltive -terms be limited, and that consideration of appointment
include backgrould as well as geographic representation. I
! . Thomas would be invited to the committee meeting on August 30
,It was agreed Mr. Corom
to present backg,t.:ound for the suggested recommendations, and that Robin Cushman.,: 8/23/72
housing expedi te:: in the Planning Department, and Betty Ni ven, member of the Affirm
Planning Commiss.ion, would be asked to be present. _ ,___ -
o. . Report on-'DOwntown' Deve1opment- Board - MemberShip of the Board as appointed by
Mayor Anderson and terms of office:
Term ending January 1, 1974 - Navarre Davis, Kaufman Bros. ,
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Vince Farina, 1407 East 21st Avenue .
Bob Rubenstein, 2806 Arline Way
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" January 1, 1975 - Harry Ritchie, 2489 Lincoln Street
Ed Wilson, 585 Merewether Street
Gus Keller, 4848 Brookwood
i Dick SChirr:me1, 2933 Tomahawk Lane
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" ~ " . January 1, 1976 - Jac~~oetcher~ 2860 Alta Vista Court Comm
.., Harry Farrell, 2301 VanNess 8/23/72
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Robert'C~ Loomis (Dr.), 3540 Pearl Street Affirm
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,Absence, Mayor Anderson - Mayor Anderson announced he; would be absent from Comm
P. the Ci ty from August 19 through September 14 thereby missing Council meetings 8/16/72
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. f).Report, Cap~ tal Projects Subcommittee - Councilman Mohr rEported the subcomm~ ttee
had met twice and so far has determined the capital needs could properly be pre-
sented to the people in two categories - maintenance needs, covering those capi tal
projects which have been neglected because of the difficulty in raising operating
funds, and step-ahead needs. Maintenance needs would include street improvements,
lighting, park land acquisition, fire stations and equipment; step-ahead needs
were defined as low-income housing, auditorium, corrections facilities. The com-,
mittee feels bond issues totaling about $17 million would be an acceptable amount
,to present to the voters in NO verober. They plan to meet immediately after this
meeting to develop final recommendations for presentation to the Council.
Councilman McDonald said he would prefer presenting the entire list of capital
needs to the voters and let them decide the priorities. Mr. Mohr answered that
the subcommittee was charged with evaluating items on the total list, then pre-
senting those felt to have the highest priority on the ballot. Councilman Williams'
said the Council as representatives are obligated to state what they feel the , Comm
priorities are. He also commented on the low priority given airport improvements 8/16/72
predicated on passage of legislation which would allow local "head tax" which File
~,!ppears now will not be _e_nac_~e:..<-!.~___, <----.,.-, '---~-.- J'
. R. Report, Va1.1ey News C~rculation - The report included analysis of the scope
of the problem of the Valley News circulation on which citizen complaints
:have been received. Also incl uded was copy of letter from the Valley News Comm
,publisher and comment from City Attorney's office. Manager said unless the 8/16/72
;Council wishes to take action the matter will be dropped. : File
S.'Operating Procedures for Reduction of Motor Vehicle Emission During Air
pollution Alerts - Procedures were worked out between staff and Lane Regional
Air Pollution Authority staff and other public agencies for emergency situa-
tions when motor vehicle emission problems create air quality hazards in the
central business district. These procedures are recommended in compliance i
with plan required by the Regional Authority, and will be reviewed by City I
Attorney's office for implementation of legislation if it is necessary and
if the Council wishes to put the plan into operation.
Councilman Williams felt it would be illogical to stop traffic in other areas \
when the monitoring station located at 11th and willamette registers emergency
I condi tion . Mrs. Beal replied that in emergency situations hazardous conditions
,would be areawide. The location of the moni toring station at 11 th and Willametts,
I ,was considered ideal after investigation by both the EPA and DEQ. There fol-
lowed considerable discussion on logic of "area" as it applies to traffic move-
ment in warning, alert, and emergency situations. Public Works Director said
. in review of the procedures by the Technical Policy Commctttee the same ques-
tions were raised, and as a result an effort is being made to define better 1
; boundaries.
Mrs. Beal explained further the research which developed particulant standards
I !for determining different stages of hazardous conditions and the Authority's
'reasons for asking for emergency procedures in ordinance form. Mrs. Niven
;suggested that supporting data from the DEQ on experiments conducted in the Comm
:Los Angeles area might be helpful to the Council in its consideration of
these procedures. Discussion continued on the numbers of particulants which i 8/16/72
determine the different stages of hazardous conditions, with the understanding; File
'fit would be continued at another meeting. , . j
T.Repdrt on 'Weed Cutting Complaint, wilmot G. Gilland, 1670 Fairmount Boulevqrd .:1 Comm
8/16/72
Copies of staff response on the c;;Q!f}p.1aint ~ere distri}?!lt.e..~ t..f2 Council meml?~3.s,~; File
v.Appointment, EWEB Board Member - David Gwyther, candidate for the Council, asked'
the Council to set aside time at a general meeting to discuss EWEB's decision to
appoint a member to fill vacancy in Ward 2 rather than wai ting for the vacancy to
be filled at the November election. He said he understands the Water Board is
'.' 'a part of the City government and that he feels there should be an opportunity
to present testimony on election of a Board member.
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'Councilman Hershner said it was his understanding the matter involved a legal
question and he could see no point in discussing it. Mr. Gwyther said that since
'the mora tori um stopping the construction of:1 nuclear power plant will end during
the next two years, it is important that there be a member of the Board elected
by the people rather than appointed by the Board itself.
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! There was~ dis'cussion on-legal reia.tion;;hip bet;;SenEWEB-and-th-e coUnCil and what
the Council's position would be in regard to Mr. Gwyther's request, with explana-
tion by Mrs. Beal that since the item was not on the agenda for this meeting, it
could be discussed after other business is finished. Mr. Gwyther left the meeting. , . -
(The following discussion*took place at the'conclusion of other business.)
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*Glen Stadler, representing EWEB, reviewed the history of the Water Board, its
;creation, and recent ordinances enacted by the City Council covering appointment
,and terms of office of the Directors. He explained that the Directors of the
Eugene Water & Electric Board, in appointing a successor to Trygve Vik, resigned,
from Ward 2, were following the advice of the Board's attorney and the regulations
set down by the ordinance adopted by the Council earlier this year. Corom
, 8/23/72
On question from Mr. Bradshaw, Assistant Manager explained the relationship between File
the Water Board and the Cit~ Council. * -
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V. 'Criteria, Judging Liquor Outlet 'Applications - Copies of Manager's memo~-dated I
,August 18, 1972, were previously distributed to Council members with regard to
,criteria for Council consideration in making recommendations on issuance of
alcoholic beverage dispensing licenses. There was short discussion with regard
'to review of applications made by the Building Department so far as zoning laws Comm
'are co~cerned, and possibility of an outlet's location complying with zoning laws: 8/23/72
but st~ll being adjacent to and its use being incompatible with other uses, such File .
as churches, schools, etc.
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W. Letter from Zane Smith, supervisor of Willamette National Forest with offices at Corom
210 East 11th Avenue, was distributed re: vacation of alley between Pearl and 8/23/72
High from lith north. File
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that Items A through W be approved, affirmed, and
filed as noted. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried.
IV - Ordinances
Council Bill No. 67 - Adopting 1972-73 budget and levying tax in the amount of $6,899,804
was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no
councilman present requesting that i~ be read in full.
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Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be read the second,timebycouncil bil
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' I
only.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be approved and given final passage. .
Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered
16608.
Council Bill No. 68 - Calling election November 7, 1972 in conjunction with General
Election re: (1) Raise tax base $1 ,000,000; (2) 20-year bond issue for $4,300,000 - Streets and
Storm Sewers; (3) 20-year bond issu~ fo~ $1,100',000 :... Park Acquisition; (4) 20-year bond issue
for $2,250,000 - Housing Development Program; and (5) 20-year bond issue for $5,500,000 -
Auditorium/Convention Center - 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.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be read the second time by council bill
number> only, with unanimous consent of the Conncil, .and that enactment be considered at this
time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bil 1 number
only.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded hyEr. Teague that t-lie bill he approved and'given final passage.
Rollcall -vote.' All councibnen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed andriumbered
16609:.
Council Bill No. 69 - Construction of sanitary sewer between 9th Avenue and lIth Avenue .
from McKinley Street to City View Street was submitted and ~ead the first time by council bill
number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in fulL
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be read the second time by council bill
number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactmenb be considered at this
time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number
only. .
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll-
call vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16610.
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Council Bill No. 70 -, Adopting,pl~p~ and specifications for constr~ction of sanitary sewer
between 9th Avenue and 11th Avenue from McKinley Street to City View Street, was submitted and
read !he first.time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present re-
quest~ng thatlt be J:'ead in fulL
. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Teague that the bill be read the second time by council bill num-
ber only, with unanimous consent' of the Coupcil,: and that enactment be considered at this time.
Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was"declared passed and numbered 16611.
Council Bill No. 71 - Levying .assessments for paving, sanitary and storm sewer on Pacific
Highway West and Roosevelt Boulevard extended 450 feet west of centerline of Pacific Highway West
on Roosevelt Boulevard and extended 460 feet east of centerline of Pacific Highway West on
Roosevelt Boulevard, 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.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be held over to the September 25, 1972
Council meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected properties.
Motion carried unanimously.
V - Resolutions
Resmlution No. 2095 - Authorizing election in conjunction with General Election on Novem-
. ber 7, 1972 to raise tax base $1,000,000 was submitted.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague to adopt the resolution.
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Councilman Williams wanted to know what response times are for the fire department, what standards
are used to determine what they should be in Eugene, and how they correspond with other communi-
ties in determining the impact on life and property. Assistant Manager said that of particular
concern to the Department is its ability to respond to the Riviera Shopping Center, Willagillespie
and Valley River areas. Also, the length of time for a run to the southern areas of the City and
toward the Churchill area. . Criteria used is based on value of property - high loss area, a
mile and a half run is considered the limit; in lower valuation areas, three miles. He would
refer to the Fire Chief for figures on length of time to make those runs, they are standards
maintained historically in Eugene and are somehwat the accepted level for fire services. He
referred back to testimony given at committee meeting with regard to rating of the City for
insurance purposes and maintenance of that rating in view of present possible deficiencies in
fire fighting equipment and personnel. There is substantial concern about retaining the cur-
I rent Class 3 rating and it is believed the additional stations and equipment proposed to be
funded by the increased tax base will help.
I Mr. Williams further expressed his concern about:the disproportionate increase in tax rate to
Eugene's citizens in comparison to the apparent small reduction in insurance premiums which
. would result if the Class 3 rating is maintained. He wondered whether the safety factor was
that important since the economics do not appear logical. Assistant Manager further explained
necessity for quick response to fire calls in terms of life saving and noted the difficulty in
comparing costs of expense versus loss of life. In answer to Mr. Williams, he said staff
would try to gather information on the number of lives lost in fire calls on a four-mile run
I and those lost in one-mile responses. Councilman Mohr said the Council subcommittee in making
its recommendation on the tax base increase to fund the fire stations and equipment felt that
the City is obligated to provide fire service at a level which cannot be anlayzed in doliliars
and cents, and shortening distances by installation of stations will help.
Discussion continued with regard b assessed valuation, tax rates with and without the added
money measure, comparison of Eugene's response time with other cities of comparable size, etc.
Mr. McDonald said the language of each ballot measure when pillaced before the voters should
include the estimated increase it is expected to create.
Rollcall vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2096 - Authorizing election in conjunction with General Election on Novem-
ber 7, 1972 for 20-year bond issue for $4,300,000 for streets and storm sewers, was submitted.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. All council-
-, men present voting aye, motion carried.
Resolution No. 2097 - Authorizing election in conjunction with General Election on Novem-
ber 7, 1972 for 20-year bond issue for $1,100,000 for park acquisition was submitted.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. ~ague to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. All councilmen
present voting aye, motion carried.
Resolution No. 2098 - Authorizing election in conjunction with General Election on Novem-
ber 7 ~ 1972 for 20-year bond issue for $2,250 pOO for housing development program was submitted.
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Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. All councilmen
present voting aye, motion carried.
Resolution No. 2099 - Authorizing election in conjunction with General Election on Novem-
ber 7, 1972 for 20-year bond issue for $5,500,000 for auditorium/convention center was submitted. . -
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. All councilmen
present voting aye, motion carried. .
Resolution No. 2100 - Authorizing payment of bills and claims for period August 14 through
August 28, 1972, was submitted.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded.by Mr. Teague to'adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. 'All councilmen
present voting aye, motion carried.
Assistant Manager said the question of whether to publish a voter's pamphlet will be
brought back to the Council, estimated costs will be available at the time of discussion.
The Council will be asked whether to include just the measures or to also publish informa-
tion on candidates for City offices.
Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned
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A. Keith Martin
Assistant City Manager
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