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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/1973 Meeting . ?, -- ~.l Council Chamber> Eugene, . Dr>egon Janua+,y 22, 1973 Adjour>ned meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Dr>egon - adjourned fr>om the meeting held on January 8, 1973 - was called to or>der> by His Honor> Mayor> Lester> E. Ander>son at 7:30 p.m. on January 22, 1973 in-the Council Chamber> with the following councilmen pr>esent: Mr>s. Beal, Messr>s. Williams, Her>shner>, Mr>s. Campbell, Messr>s. Keller>, Mur>r>ay, and Wood. Councilman McDonald was absent. Mayor> Ander>son r>ecognized the pr>esence of Dean Rea and his journalism class fr>om the Univer>sity of Dr>egon. They will attend the next sever>al Council meetings in connection with their> cour>ses at the Univer>sity. For>mer> Councilman Fr>ed Mohr> was also r>ecognized. Mayor> Ander>son pr>esented him with an en- gr>aved plaque in r>ecognition o.f his ser>vice on the Councilfr>om January 6, 1969 to January 2, 1973 . I__~ Public Hear>ings -A. Vacations 1. Easement east of Augusta Street between 30th and 28th Avenues (Weaver>) 2. Fairway Loop between Delta Highway and Country Club Road (Public Wor>ks) 3. Easement between Dr>r> Lane and Cleveland Str>eet at 23r>d Avenue (Public Wor>ks) Manager> explained that the easements ar>e no longer> needed, substitute easements have been acquir>ed. With r>egar>d to Fairway Loop, it is no longer> needed as a r>oadway. County has advised that because of the r>ight-of-way's pr>esent use as a par>king ar>ea it will have to be r>eturned to the tax r>oll. Richar>d Smur>thwai te, attorney, along with Donald Husband, attorney, r>epr>esenting W. C. and Eva Reynolds, expr>essed concer>n about the pr>oposed vacation and submitted a letter> listing objections. The letter> was r>ead stating that (1) the City does not have title to the r>oadway and ther>efor>e cannot convey the pr>oper>ty to owner>s of abutting pr>oper>ties, (2) City does not have author>ity to assess for> benefits on a City-initiated vacation, (3) such an assessment would constitute for>ced purchase of the vacated pr>oper>ty, (4) owner>s of abuttingpr>operties woUld r>eceive no tr>ue benefit since the City r>eser>ves a subsur>face utility easement with the r>ight of access, and (5) assessment of $17,330 as the value of the land in question is excessive, based upon full-use value and not upon actual value. Mr>. Smurthwaite said assuming the City is able to convey title to owner>s of abutting pr>oper>ties his clients would pr>obably pay taxes but would r>esist any attempt to levy the assessment for> any pr>esumed benefits. ....( \ Manager> said that in discuss~on with City Attor>ney's office it was discover>ed that this r>oadway was or>iginally pur>chased by the County in fee and subsequently dedicated as a . r>oadway: Ther>e is strong legal indication that vacation of the r>ight<:-of-way does not allow the City to tr>ansfer> title to owner>s of abutting pr>oper>ties, as is the case when a r>oad has been dedicated thr>ough subdivision pr>ocess. Any question about assessing for> benefit is moot until the question of how the title will be disposed of in the event vacation is wor>ked out between the City, County, and owner>s of abutting pr>oper>ties. Staff agr>ees the r>oadway ser>ves no public pur>pose and is being used for> pr>i vate pur>poses. Mr>s. Beal asked if ther>e would be objection to the vacation if ther>e wer>e no assessment. Mr>. Smurthwaite answer>ed that the special assessment is the pr>imary objection and clear> title to the pr>operty would er>ase that. Mr. Husband said ther>e is no objection to the vacation itself, since the pr>oper>ty will r>ever>t to the abutting proper>ties. Councilman Her>shner> said it was his under>standing the matter> of who would have title would have to be wor>ked out, that _ it would not automatically go to abutting pr>oper>ties. Manager> added that in discussion with Papers attor>neys the under>standing was that fee title would not be tr>ansfer>r>ed automatically. Stan Long of the City Attor>ney's office said detailed r>esear>ch is necessary befor>e a definite answer> can be given with r>egar>d to tr>ansfer of title. Council Bill No. 164 - Vacating easement-east of Augusta Street between 20th and 28th Avenues was submitted and r>ead the fir>st time by council bill number> and title only, ther>e being no councilman pr>esent r>equesting that it be r>ead in full. Mr>s. Beal mOTed 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 conside~ed at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council. bill number> only. Mr>s. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declar>ed passed and number>ed 1669.5. "'.' -' .'- . \0 1(22/73 - 1 Council Bill No. 165 - Vacating Fairway Loop between Delta Highway and Country Chili Road 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. Williams that the bill be read the second time by coUncil bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and held pending investigation with regard to conveyance of clear title. Motion carried unanimously and the b{l~ was read the second time by council bill number only and held., _''':''-'''',,~,~ Council Bill No. 166 - Vacating easement between Orr Lane and Cleveland Street at West 23rd Avenue 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. Williams that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and enactment considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mrs. Beal moved Rollcall vote. numb~red 16696. seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was dec~ared passed and B. Behavioral Ordinance Revisions - Copies of proposed ordinances having to do wi th dis- Corrun I orderly conduct, pub1.iciildecency, and resisting arrest, prepared in legislative form 1/17/73 for. ease of comparison betweeI?: changes proposed and existing language, were distributed ~ to Council meIl[bers. Co.uncil 'subcommi ttee appointed to review the proposed ordinances , ~recolnmended adoption .~There were no substanti ve changes from those considered at the '-'~: ~'Dec~mber 18 CounciT meeting. Williams-Hershner to schedule for adoption. Motion carried. Proposed ordinances were presented in public hearing at December 18, 1972 Council meeting, at which time they were referred to a subcommittee of the Council for consideration of testimony presented. The subcommittee now recommends adoption with some minor amendments in lq.nguage; there are no substantive changes from those originally presented on Decem- ber 18. . Council Bill No. 138 - Amending Section 4.725 and repealing Section 4.740 of City Code re: Disorderly Conduct, presented and read the first time on Deqember 18, 1972, was brought back and read the second time by council bill number only, there being no council- man present requesting that it be read in full. ' Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16697. Council B~ll No. 140 - Amending Section 4.755 of City Code re: Public Indecency, presented and read the first time on December 18, 1972, was brought back and read the second time by council bill number only" there being nocouqcilman present requesting that it be read in full. . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the, bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and ' numbered 16698. Council Bill No. 141 - Amending Section 4.910, Adding Sections 4.911 and 4.912 to City Code re: Resisting Arrest, presented and read the first time on December 18, 1972, was brought back and read the second time by council bill number only, there being no council.., man present requesting that it be read in full. . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that, the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16699. C. Airport Commission Recommendations 1. Airport Master Plan and 'Airport Layout Pian - Copies of Airport Commission recorrunendation for adoption of the Master Pl~ together with amendments proposed at Commission hearing November 30, 1972 were previously distributed to Council , members. John Alltucker, Airport Commission member, said the traditional method of pre- ,venting conflict between airport uses and those of private properties adjacent to airports is to adopt a Master Plan and Land Use Plan for adjacent properties 'and use zoning to designate permitted uses. He said this method has not been ,effective in areas observed by the Commission - several major airports have been :forced to close because of political pressure after areas around the airports have built' up to the extent damage suits became prohibitive. He urged the --- .' \\ 1/22/73 - 2 ,ll,' Council to immediately take steps to ensure that potential conflicts be eliminated, resolved, or minimized to the extent necessary so that Mahlon Sweet Field can continue to perform effecti vely. New and imaginati ve ways to make zoning effective will have to be found, Mr. Alltucker continued, or other methods will have to be used to resol ve the confli ct of uses. The Airport ,Commission is prepared to make a study and bring recommendations to the Council but its work will be ineffecti ve wi thout wholehearted support of the Council. 'The work should carry extremely high priority, he said, because landowners 'around the Airport will become organized and will carry considerable economic aiJd political power which will probably not be for the best interests of the ,Airport's operation. -,.- :Mr. Alltucker said another bad effect upon the Airport and an extremely important 'problem is that zoning values traditionally are not recognized by the tax ap- I ,praiser. He mentioned too the need for increasing the tax base for the opera- ;tioTJ of Mahlon Sweet Field and reiterated that the Commission is ready to work :but needs the full understanding, co-operation, and support of the CounCil if :the Field is to be kept effective in the next 10 to 15 years. It was UJ:lder- :stood copies of letter presented by Mr. Alltucker and expressing the views of ~the Commission would be distributed to Council and Planning Commission members. I I I I I i 'Councilman Williams asked whether agricultural zoning would be adequate to pre- \ :serve the integrity of the Airport, and whether it is probable a zoning ordinance I could be written to prevent conflicting uses on adjacent lands without criticism i of spot zoning. Mr. Alltucker said the Master Plan proposes restrictions on ;agricultural uses and there doesn't seem to be any alternative. He said grain 'crops attract birds, tall structures interfere with aircraft, livestock suffers , .f~m" ;i~;a-it- noise ,so there is the question of what farmers~~~ ";j;;"wi th ,~,- "1,-- 'their lands. Planning Director, with regard to zoning restrictions, agreed :that more than zoning provisions are needed so far as Airport operation is ,concerned. Councilwoman Campbell asked how it is proposed to increase, the tax base for 'the Airport when voters have rejected a proposal to transfer its operation to :the County. Mr. Allt.ucker replied that tlfe commission is now working on this ;problem and plans to bring recommehdationA to the Council, asking for political ,!advice. Mr. Ritchey added that the CommiiJsion feels more effort should be put 'jnto trying to convince the voters that tne Airport is a total area pboblem and \. , \~ot Just Eugene s. I' :Councilman Keller asked if Council action could in some way tie 'the tax assessor ~into' the Airport program. Mr. Alltucker answered that' overhal of the zoning ~process appears to be the key to any 'effective control of land values. . e: :Gordon Elliott, 1287 Irvington Drive, said he owns property about a mile and ~a half south of the Airport which was acquired for the purpose of constructing I ,a warehouse and equipment yard. When zoning for that area was adopted, he said :it was implied that light industrial and commercial uses would be permitted ,providing they were compatible with airport use. Now a stricter interpretation I ;of those regulations is in effect, he says, and it is injuring property owners' 'rights. He felt more flexibility in zoning uses should be accomplished. I David Logan, attorney speaking for owner of acreage north of Airport Road and Green Hill Road, said 'a runway as shown in the Master Plan is projected toward the property upon which his client's residence stands, and operation of, light jaircraft overhead will injure the value of that property. He added that implica-' ,', ! tions of the Plan restricting surrounding uses will have damaging financial ef- !fect upon adjacent properties. :In answer to Councilman Wood, Mr. A1ltucker said some minor realignment of ;runway parallel to Green Hill Road is possible, but there are limitations be- icause of storms and wind direction. ~. 'Councilman Murray asked for clarification of Mr. Elliott's statement witb re- gard to stricter interpretation of zoning uses. Mr. Elliott said the property :when he bought it was not zoned. When zoning was adopted he understood that area would be permitted light industrial and commercial uses which now are not .'allowed. Mayor Anderson said public hearing would bring out like issues. :Ralph Cobb, Airport Commission chairman, said two public hearings have been ;held at which most recommendations and criticisms have been aired. The Commis- ,sion now would like to have Council adoption of their recommendation with the 'attached amendments to the Master Plan. I Manager asked if there is any potential loss of FAA funding or co-operation ;should the FAA not accept the Commission's recommended amendments' to the Plan. 'Mr. Alltucker answered that only the long-range planning branch of the FAA is poncerned with restrictions in the Planl the operating branch concerned with .-..--J l2.. 1/22/73 - ~ c1a.y-i:o-day operation, their oonsu1't.inf;-ancl"tBe- AirPort ~Coiianission -agree on t:ne ~ recommendations, so there seems little chance of FAA opposition. Conun 1/17/73 Pub Hrng Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to schedule public hearing on the recommendations for January 22 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. !. Airport Commission recommends adoption with the following changes: Designation of 80 acres at northeast corner of Airport property as Agricultural rather than Industrial/Commercial, better definition of "noise sensitive animals" by Lane County Plan- ning Department in preparing permanent Airport zoning regulations together with careful evaluation of proposed grain crop restrictions in approach areas to preclude undue penalties on existing permitted uses, and request Lane County to reroute Greenhill Road around Air- port property to properly acconunodate the proposed expansion. Robert Shelby, Airport manager, explained that the Plan provides for expanding existing facilities in place by acquisition of property in clear zones so that the City will oWn all of the property under approaches to'the main runway; strengthening and lengthening of runway and upgrading ramps and taxiways to accominodate longer stage flights and heavier aircraft; relocation of Greenhill Road to remove auto traffic confiict whh secondary general aviation runway; recommendations with regard to space in terminal building and'parking facilities, ~ecurity measures, and additional access roads; and recommendations with regard to off- 9.:i-.:rport : land' us.e.' In answer to Marvin Ringsdorf, owner of property in the vicni ty of the airport" ~r. Shelby named the recolDIllendat'ions for amendments to the Plan made by the Air- port Conrinission. Al Urquhart, 1960' Agate Street, objected' to adoption ,of the MasterPlan, saying it was a question of assumptions upon which the Plan was based. He said the: Plan is p'roposed to provide convenient air traveL.facilities to accommodate future air travel'~ 'j;}uthe asked for whom the convenience is to be provided. He said it would be at the expense of the general public when only a small percentage of that general public uses airport facilities. He felt use of this airport should be discouraged and said he was not sure larger aircraft would be needed for which expanded facilities are projected in the Plan. The majority of use is for private planes and small aircraft operations. He said the Council should try to eliminate noise and air pollution factors rather than just accepting the argument that provision needs to be made for larger planes as a necessary part of increased activities. Nor should en- couragement be given to expansion calling for additional sewerage facilities. Promotion of increased air traveLwould alsoendanger,w:lldlife, since the airport is located within a JIlajor flyway for migratory birds. . Mr. Urquhart suggested the Council consult withi-c'ouncils or airport managers of Salem, Corvallis, Albany with regard to a regional airport rather than contributing to creation of a proliferation of small airports, and then support legislation for rapid rail transit in the Willamette Valley. He also suggested limiting improvements at Mahlon Sweet Field to those paid for by the air lines, general aviation' users, and passengers using the faciIi ties and commit no more public funds to its improvement. R9Y Freeman, 4980 West Hillside Drive, expressed the opinion that there is no need for facilities for larger aircraft nor for larger aircraft itself since.by.1975 vertical takeoff craft will be available. He objected to meters on the parking lot~saying tax money was spent to build the facility so the general public should not have to pay to park there. He also objected to lease arrangements at the airport whereby rent is paid for property upon which a building is constructe'd which after ten years reverts to City ownership. Another objection was uncertainty of land uses in the vicinity of the airport. He said he would like to see the Master Plan revised before it is adopted. Councilman Williams was concerned not so much with whether air travel in the future will be utilized as with the immediate and overriding consideration of keeping Mahlon Sweet Field a viable air travel center. He said experience with the old City airpark makes it desirable to keep land around Mahlon Sweet and to do those things necessary to keep that airport from being driven out. The long-range question of air travel in and out of this area is some- thing to be addressed three to five years from now, and to do that inteeligently the present proposed program should proceed now. Councilmari,Hershner asked about the amendment proposed by the Conunission with regard to "noise sensitive animals" permitting certain animals which graze on crops that 'do not attract birds. Mr. Shelby said it is the intent that. grazing of livestock would be limited only to avoid conflict with "noise sensitive" animals such as mink and turkeys. In answer to Mrs. Campbell's question about the possibility of curtailing Federal funds should the entire Plan plus amendments not be accepted, Mr. Shelby said Federal funds will not be advanced un- less the Plan is accepted by the FAA. The FAA will not take action until the Council approves the Plan. He said the estimated cost to strengthen the runway is $1.8 million, City is re- quired to' furnish 44.36% of that. In further answer to Councilwoman Campbell, Mr. Shelby commented on'the experimental efforts and legislation in the field of noise pollution with regard to jet engines. He said new jet engines are improved so far as noise and air pollu- tion problems but there is nothing required under proposed legislation for existing engines. I' 1'3 1/22/73 - 4 -e . . -,. . Further discussion took place between councilmen and Mr. Shelby with regard to fares terminating at Portland and conceivability of mass transit at some future time cutting down on air fares between Eugene and Portland, ratio between general air traffic and carriers, maintenance of runways and construction to accommodate larger aircraft, possibility of this airport's becoming a regional air center with discontinuance of air service to other communities in this area. Mr. Shelby said the Airport Commission has a task force at work on ways and means of a regional air center and will be bringing a recommendation to the Council in that regard. With regard to vertical takeoff aircraft, he said it would not seem likely provision of that type aircraft for transportation of passengers could be accomplished by 1975. Mrs. Beal wondered whether the City should embark upon a program requlrlng the finances set forth in this Plan. Mayor Anderson called attention to the proposed ordinance which would charge an enplaning fee and said that would partially take care of financial considerations. Mr. Shelby commented on the importance of beginning planning and engineering of runway strengthening because of the considerable lead time necessary for such a project. Manager said adoption of this Master Plan does not commit the City to expenditure of money nor would it prohibit attempt to get someone else to share the burden. Mr. Shelby in answer to Mrs. Campbell said there are only about 70 of some 530 airports in the United States which are not receiving subsidies from general tax base funds. . John Alltucker, member of the Airport Commission, commented on the Master Plan in general. He said each of the objections raised had been discussed by the Airport Commission in its deliberations and projections used in the Master Plan are those believed to be necessary. He said air travel is being used increasingly by an increasing percentage of people and can be considered one form of mass transportation. With regard to statement about use of tax monies for parKing facilities, Mr. Alltucker said there were no tax monies used for that purpose, the people operating the lot paid for its construction. At the time it was built consideration was given to the City's paying for it to provide free parking, but it was decided the facilities should be paid for by those who use them. Manager called attention to letter from Mr. Alltucker, copies of which were previously dis- tributed to Council, in which he expressed concern about construction on private properties in the vicinity of the Airpo~t~and tne need for equitable solution to the zoning process in order to protect those lands from development or encroachment upon airport uses. Mayor Anderson expressed his confidence in the Commission's being aware of environmental problems faced. He feels the Master Plan submitted is satisfactory to keep abreast of air transportation needs in this area and that there will be opportunity to discuss individual recommendations before they are implemented. He feels it important at this time to adopt the Plan as a blueprint for air transportation facilities in this area. e Mrs. Campbell asked if problems are anticipated in redesignation of the industrial property to agricultural, whether homes will be allowed in that .area and the residents then disturbed by planes. Manager replied that the'property in question is owned by the City and will be used as airport property. Mrs. -Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan with changes recommended by the Airport Commission. Motion carried unanimOUSly. 2. 'Ordinance, Airport Boarding Fee - Copies of proposed ordinance which provides 'for $2.00 enplaning fee at Mahlon Sweet Field commencing February 15, 1973 were previously distributed to Council members. The Airport Commission. recarn- ,mended its adoption. Manager explained that imposition of the fee was dis- : cussed prior to this time but Congress enacted legislation making it illegal. : The President subsequently vetoed the bill. Security at the Airport lis are'" : suI t of Federal action wi th no provision xor financing required a source of ,l'funds, and it is felt the boarding fee wiJl meet that need as well as provide : money for other needs at the Airport. I I In answer to Councilman Williams, Airport Manager Shelby said collection of , the fee would be made at the terminal building, wi th some type of boarding pass issued which cannot be reused. It is planned to make the process reasonably simple in order not to delay passengers. . ; Councilman Keller asked about allocation of funds. by the Budget Committee to : provide protection at the Airport. Manage,r explained that the recommendation : was to use Federal revenue sharing funds for security at the Airport w.i.th the , conal tion made verbally at the Budget CoJll.lll:i ttee meeting that if th. b(Jardi~g fee were e,stablished the allocation Wbuld be deleted from revenue sharing funds. I Administratively, he said, it is pt'eferable to use th.e boarding fee as a sou.t'ce ; of funds as it reflects directly on the utler rather than taking from revenues j of the entire City. 14 1/22/73 - 5 Mr. Keller asked whether passage of this' ordi'nance would detract from the idea : of the County's sponsoring the Airport. Mr. Cobb thought not. He sai d the Air- 'port should ultimately become a County operation, or at least a County responsi-: lbility i~ co-opera~ion ~ith the. City. The proposed fee, he said, beyond funding; the requ~red secur~ ty w~ll prov~de necessary funds for needed fire protection : improvements , and generally sustain the airport operation. " . Councilman Hershner asked how the $2.00 figure was arrived at and whether there is chance that Congress will again enact legislation which would make adoption of this ordinance illegal. Mr. Shelby said the $2.00 was calculated to be the proper amount from studies of similar fees at other airports, taking into account costs projected by the Master Plan, interest charges, inflationary trends, etc. Mayor Anderson said he thinks the situation so far as Congress is concerned would be much the same as will apply in the human resources area. Local govern- I ments will take lOC>re of the responsibility for resolving these problems. He asked ,~hat percentage of Lane County residents use the terminal facilities, suggesting the possibility of additional fee for non-Eugene residents to give Eugene people a break for their support of the Airport. Mr. Shelby said the last origin and destination study showed 85% of those using the terminal are from Lane County. There was no breakdown between Lane County users and those from the ci ty of Eugene. Mr. Cobb added that the idea of a non-resident fee was not discussed, the main concern at this time being to provide funds for airport security and development. ; Assistant Manager said very informal discussion revealed the County does have the , abili ty to levy the same type of boarding fee, therefore adoption of this ordinance: : would seem to provide a vehicle to facilitate the County's taking over financial ' : responsibility for the Airport. . Further discussion centered on mechanics of collecting the fee so that duplicate charges are not made, and on provisions included in the ordinance for those pay- ing the fee then because of weather or aircraft condi tions cannot enplane. In answer to Mrs. Beal, Mr. Shelby said some 185 tons of air cargo left the Airport during 1972, but at this time they have no suggestions with regard to fees on ,freight going through the terminal. Councilman Hershner noted that nothing in the proposed ordinance indicates the lOC>ney collected is for airport purposes. Assistant Manager said the section of the Code to which this would be added earmarks any funds collected for airport' use. Mr.Ritchey pointed out that there seems to be no alternative if the Airport' is to be supported as it is now operating. Comm 1/17 /73 Pub Hrng Mr. Williams lOC>ved seconded by Mrs. Beal to schedule the proposed ordinance for public hearing at the January 22 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Manager explained that the ordinance proposing a charge of $2.00 for passengers enplaning at Mahlon Sweet Field comes as the result of the Airport Commission's thinking that users of the Field should to a substantial degree support it. Funds are needed for iI!1provements in addition to recent Federal requirement for security including police and fire protection in order to meet certification standards the FAA has adopted. A few minor exceptions to the charge were noted. . Frank Jackson, vice president of Fire Fighters Local, 449.5 W:l.11hi'Street, suggested that since thef'uhl.:Lc rill b.e 'jpaY'ing for;f.tie. p;rotecti.on through the boarding fee, pr:'ofessional fire, .f:i;gfi:teris;; sIiou1d', he. " e'JJlplo:yed, at tIle Air>port;, for lioth strilctm:>al and aircr:'aft emergency. FIe. Sa.td. the Staff at leaSt should Ee' asked to provide over the next several years upgrading ano professional training for the volimteer department now- contracted to provide fire pro- tect:ton ~ Mayor Anderson' said discussion of the proposed boarding fee is not directed to tfie type of fire protection service to be provided. ' Charles Potterf, Taxpayers Protective Association, 2685 Floral Hill Drive, supported the proposed boarding fee to relieve taxpayers of a share of the cost. He suggested too that more realistic fees should be paid by other users, such as air lines, through revision of contracts to increase landing fees. He felt it l.lI1fair to taxpayers to subsidize operation of tbe Airport, comparing that operation to taxis, busses, and railroads. Stan Cook, '1832 Longview Street, suggested private plan operators should share the expenses by paying a landing fee. Manager explained that private pilots pay a percentage on gasoline that is bought at the airport. . Councilman Murray supported the concept of charging a boarding fee but felt{the $2.00 a minimal charge. He asked how it compared to fees charged at other airports. Mr. Shelby said that nationally fees are divided about evenly between a $1.00 and a $2.00 charge. The ,fee proposed in this ordinance was based on projections for the period to 1990 of estimated cost of improvements in the Master Plan in its entirety. In answer to Councilman Wood, Mr. Shelby said no other airports are known to collect a fee for freight, nor does he know whether such a fee has been tested as to constitutionality. (5 1/22(73 - 6 1. In answer to Councilman Keller, Mr. Shelby explained that employes of air carriers holding operating contracts are exempted from paying the fee. They are issued passes by the car- riers as fringe benefits (not tested as to constitutionality), but their exemption was felt to be a fair tradeoff for offer from air lines staff to provide volunteer firemen at the Field. Mayor Anderson for the City. able to Eugene recommended passage of the ordinance as a way of lessening the financial burden He felt charging a higher fee to people outside the City would be more equit- citizens if such a plan were not so difficult to administer. Councilman Hershner asked when collection of the fee would start and was advised that it would commence on February 15, 1973. Mr. Shelby explained on questioning from Councilman Keller that this fee applies only at Mahlon Sweet Field. Councilman Wood asked if the Council would have opportunity to discuss fire protection at Mahlon Sweet Field if this ordinance is adopted. Mayor. Anderson replied that the subject could be brought up at any time. Manager to clarify comments made with regard to air line leases said the City did succeed in negotiating increases in the landing fees paid at the Airport. . Council Bill No. 167 - Requiring service charge of all passengers enplaning on commercial aircraft at Mahlon Sweet Field was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman pr~sent requesting that it be read in full. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be read the second..lime 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. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16700. Mayor Anderson expressed appreciation to Airport Commission members and to Airport Manager Shelby for their efforts in making recommendations and answering questions. II - Items Considered With One Motion Previously discussed at committee meetings on January 10, 1973 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Beal, Williams, Hershner, Campbell, Keller, Murray, and Wood) and on January 17, 1973 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Beal, Williams, Hershner, Campbell, Keller, Murray, and Wood). 'e A. Compensation, Council Members - Councilwoman Beal asked that the Mayor be re- quested to appoint a committee comprised of Council members and interested people ,from the general public for the purpose of making recommendations with regard to compensation for Council members. She said that the present pOlicy of no compensation limits membership on the Council to those able to donate time, money" space, etc., and for that reason many people who would like to cannot run for election. I , I I ; Councilwoman Campbell noted that other ci ties throughout the Nation;"pay their .J I councilmen on the basis of population. She added that service from a broader 1 : base requires compensation for those who do not have. outside income. .' <---~ I -~. ""-';"Gorrected to ICalifornia"-rather-than~IHati-onrr I :Councilman Williams noted that the City Charter precludes payment to Council I members, and referred to the failure of gaining voter approval of compensation ..-and-reti~1.ans_for electedqWcials in other political jurisdictions. --..-.- Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that the- Ma.gorappoi-nt~_ committee to look into the question~QZ compensation for Council members and the -Mayor. ~_..~- - . -- - Comm 1/10/73 Approve '. In making the motion Mrs. Beal said compensation might be made through some form of service provided by the staff, such as compilation of information on .issues to be considered by the Council, taking phone messages, etc. It was ;agreed the committee, if approved, should consider only the item of compensa- ition - staff service, an expense item, would be a matter of issuing a directivej : to the staff. I ,Mayor Anderson favored the idea of investigating factors involved in paying Council members and suggested directives to the comndttee (1) to determine whether to provide compensation; (2) if so, in what form - a salary or a per .diem expense, or,both;. (3) amount of compensation; (4) when it_._~i?ould belJini___ \0 1/22/73 - 7 ; (5T-leg;;l-~spects - and how the issue would be presented to the people. The Mayor also suggested the committee be comprised of four laymen and three ,co unci lmen . : Mrs. Campbell commented on the amount of time spent by Council members in ;attending various meetings in addition to the regular Council and committee- :of-the-whole meetings, time consuming phone calls, and the advantage of having a staff person to help. Councilman Wood said he will lose through payroll deduction $60 per month for the time he takes to attend comrndttee-of-the-whole meetings. And Mrs. Beal noted that at her own expense she has rented a small office for space to accommodate accumulation of files having to do with Council work. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. B~ Liquor License, Change of Trade Name, Edelweiss Stein - Ted M. and Elizabeth ; Rogane requested Council approval prior to regular Council meeting of change , of trade name from Edelweiss Stein to Edelweiss Wine Chalet at 34 East 10th . Avenue (PB - Package Store Class B). Staff has no objection. Mr. Williams moveq seconded 1Jy Mrs. Beal to recommend approval of the name change. Motion carried unanimously. Added to the consent calendar: McKay's Market, 2101 Bailey Hill Road - New - Package Store Class B (PB) Rancho Tavern;-1466 West 7th - Change of Ownership and Greater Privilege (RMBC) .....~ - '-'.' -' . .. CJSRiIiners Butte Beautification - The Eugene Jaycees propose beautification of Skinner's Butte as a special project through removal of the abandoned reservoir and installation of landscaping. Jaycees Rollie Glass, Chuck Haeuser, and Jim Cisler presented the proposal, showing slides of the top of the Butte as it is now and overlay sketches portraying what is proposed. Barbara Butterfield, represent- ing Environmental Projects Group which previously proposed cleanup of the top of the Butte, urged acti ve support by the Council and Parks, Department of the Jaycee project, saying the Projects Group would assist. Mr. Haeuser, in presenting the :slides, indicated that Eugene Water & Electric Board, owner of the present reser- . .1. .~. . ~.' " ~. -J voir at the east side of the Butte, made commitment to Landscape their pOrtion of the area. Mr. Cisler said it is proposed to remove the abandoned reservoir, using that material for fill to allow landscaping and use of the area for park purposes. An addi tional viewpoint is contemplated at the southwes t corner as well as improvement of the present viewpoint area and extension of green areas to the entire Butte to re-establish it as a major landmark and historical site. Rollie Glass said the Jaycees will underwri~e the project to the extent of $5000 and asked the Council to appropriate $5000 matching funds to accomplish 1 initial work of removing the reservoir, fill, and planting. Parks and Recreation Director said the improvement is long overdue and the present Jaycee proposal has stimulated considerable interest among citizens in support of the project. He said the total project - irrigation, landscape, retaining wails, curbs, etc. - would take about $56,000. Mayor Anderson complimented the Jaycees upon their undertaking and enthusiasm. He favored the proposal and said it seemed an excellent opportunity to combine communi ty and government endeavor to make a much needed improvement. He asked if the "0" on the side of the Butte was included in the project. Parks Director ,answered that is was not. [Councilman Williams asked about ownership of the reservoir, whether the Parks De- i partment will be able to budget funds to complete the project, and what priority ) iranking it would have. Mr. Glass said the reservoir was constructed in 1906 by I the then existing water company. OWnership of the reservoir and the land was sub- sequently assumed by the City. He said Byron Price, general manager for Eugene : Water & Electric Board, disavows any knowledge of the reservoir. Glen Stadler, representati ve of EWEB, added that the reservoir was originally used by-Bugene' s fire department. Parks Director said further budget requests would be anticipated since the project would extend over a two- or three-year period. Also, Federal Junp.s._pro!JC!.b~~ ~~l}_}?e._!~!Iueste....<!.: __ He _~aid priority ranking at this time is fairly high because of the current community interest-and-drive of-the Jaycees. -'Parks' --- 'Department feels it an opportune time to accomplish a long-needed improvement ,with less finances and with greater ease through the Jaycee commitment. I Councilman Murray inquired about maintenance costs and exclusion of this request : from items now being considered for funding through the Federal revenue sharing ifunds. Parks Director gave a rough estimate of $15,000 to $20,000 annually for . -,. '--",../ '7 1(22/73 - 8 .~- Comm 1/10/73 Approve Approve . e . . .~. .. '. t..: ., maintenance, adding that maintenance of the Butte in its present state is very difficult. Assistant Manager commented on the present community interest and : support through the Jaycee organization for the improvement whi ch raises the priority listing. He said the $5000 request would not have a significant impact : on the budget; it could be considered wi th the revenue sharing items, but revenue sharing monies cannot be used in applying for Federal matching funds. . Councilwoman Campbell suggested the Jaycees contact Professor Jette at the University of Oregon for access to plans a group of his students developed for the top of the Butte. Mr. Glass said those plans have been considered, and . other sources have been contacted for working out a sui table development. He said his comrnattee has been working on this proposal for several months and has ,been gathering help and information from every possible source. I i Parks Director in answer to Councilman Murray said this project has the best :possible opportunity to meet requirements for Federal funding - historical value, :scenic qualit~', geological interest, location adjacent to the most heavily used park in Eugene with a Federal designated scenic trail. \. . I 1 , . Assistant Manager in answer to Mrs. Beal about the amount of Federal funds avail- 'able said that it would be difficult to determine because of the present mora- i torium and revamping of open-space programs. Mrs. Beal remarked that it shouid \ be understood that if appropriation of $5000 is made to match the Jaycees money l. ,it would not be a comrnatment to a total sum of $50,000 to $60,000 for completion I of the project plus maintenance. Parks Director said the main thing is that the. .\ old reservoir can be removed now with money pledged by the City and .Jaycees. } Every stage of development thereafter will have to be planned and brought ba,ck :: 'to the Council for funding, so that the entire cost would be spread over several '1 years. The initial work, he said, would cover investigation for a source of water, i .r soi 1 tests, gradi ng, etc., thereby 1 aying the groundwork for launching a develop- ,\ 'ment program. Mayor Anderson said the proposed phasing makes the project par- ,ticularly attractive and that the present appropriation would not necessarily .constitue a substantial commitment. Removal of the reservoir in itself, he said, would be worthwhile, and the Council maintains control on future expendi tures ~~. well as mai1!:~~:. ~xpe~f!..:'_ _ '__.___'_._~_____.~_.__~._. - Counc~lman Williams wondered whether a development plan should first be prepared then the $10,000 total Jaycee and City money used in applying for Federal funds to use toward the total project. Or for the Council to appropriate the $5000 so that work could start now but to plan on using it with the Jaycee money in apply- ing for Federal funds, thereby giving the possibility of having $20,000 for the project. Parks Director said he felt it would be better at this time to invest the $10,000 to get the work started. It would indicate to the Federal people that there is interest and that something is being done locally. Further, the initial work proposed will provide information on which to base decisions with regard to subsequent plans. The Butte is a basalt formation and there may be limitations which cannot be determined until initial work is completed. There is the advantage' too, he said, of good community support at this time. Time frames for application and receipt of Federal matching funds would delay the opportuni ty for as much as , six months. It was understood that every effort would be made to obtain matching I funds to further the development. ; There was further discussion with regard to participation by various community organizations (Boy Scouts, American Legion, etc.), type of improvement contemplated (grass, trees, shrubs) to provide a passive park area for informal recreation, , construction of reservoir prior to use of re-enforcing steel, funds expended now : cannot be used to apply for matching funds. Comm 1/10/73 Approve I , ~ Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to authori ze expendi ture of $ 5000 for ,i_m.p~o~~_I!~ of Skinner's Butte. Motion carried_.E.~-ani1!l..C?usly. .__________~,____. . D. !Emergency CO Alert Plan - Copies of map were di-stributed to Council members showing ,revision proposed for emergency alert plan, part of overall DEQ program for control of carbon monoxide emissions during emergency si tuations. The map indicated Stage 2, :the City's inner core, from which vehicular movement would be restricted at 30 ppm, l land Stage 3, an outer loop, in which vehicular movement would be restricted at 40 ppm.f iStage 1 is considered the alert warning stage. : I Public Works Director explained that the areas outlined on the map conform to the street pattern which might be barricaded effectively should it be necessary. He said changes may be necessary, but the areas outlined would present a starting ,point for the plan. In answer to questions from Council members, he explained that 'the areas defined use arterials or major streets as boundaries to provide proper rerouting of traffic in implementation of the plan. , ,- -'~'.-.~-------.,- \B 1/22/73 - 9 Councilman Williams wondered if including Springfield in the plan had been con- sidered to enable restriction of traffic on an area-wide system. Vern Adkinson, air quality director, said the original plan was on a county-wide basis. However, when consideration was given to mass population centers in which greater concentra- tion of traffic is located, it was deemed advisable to exclude the outlying areas "of the county. He said Springfield was excluded, although they have agreed to (future participation. . ~' iPublic Works Director in answer to Councilman Keller outlined arterial boundaries jof the Stage 2 and 3 areas. He said there is possibility of changing these boundaries. With the present monitoring stations there is no way of determining a definite line ,between different concentrations of carbon monoxide. The boundaries chosen are J those which are logical transportation corridors. I [Councilman Williams commented that it would seem appropriate to approve the pro- posed plan as shown on the map, staff to bring back a document with corresponding :text for adoption. He said he felt any situation requiring implementation of Stage 3 'would probably also stop industry, and force people to drive farther out thereby : continually increasing the problem. ~Mrii Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to tentati vely adopt the plan as indicated on th~map presented and request staff to rewrite the text for consideration at the January 22 Council meeting. Comm ,'1/10/73 : Ap;prove IIn making the motion Mr. Williams asked that the Transportation Planning Cornrndttee of LCOG co-operate with the city of Springfield in attempting to develop a plan for the entire metropolitan area in the event of major carbon monoxide concentration, . (Air Quality Director said this plan is part of a State plan which addresses itself :to all factors of air pollution, including industries. A monitoring station will I be installed in Springfield in the next year which will allow for more input into : the overall program. 'Councilman Murray expressed concern about the use of Jefferson/Washington routes in' the event of severe air pollution situations. He said it would only worsen things I for that residential neighborhood in which traffic is already a problem. Public works'Directorreplied that any arterial would create the same problem in other residential areas. In preparing the boundaries, he said, there was discussion 'even of deleting Stage 2 and going directly to Stage 3; it is still not known at 'what point of concentration Stage 3 will be implemented. 'Councilwoman Beal commented that the important thing is having the boundaries set 'up to at least have some basis on which to warn the public of an emergency si tua- tion. Mayor Anderson noted that before any vehicular movement is restricted, there would be Stage 1 alert warning. Implementation of Stage 2 without prior alert warn- ing, he felt, would create problems. Councilman Wood wondered whether it would curtail emissions more effectively to implement Stage 3 immediately following Stage I in view of the small area covered by Stage 2. Assistant Manager said that until the monitoring equipment becomes more sophisticated there is no absolute solution. - Councilman Keller asked if more problems would be created, in review of the total ,plan, by using the slower streets as boundaries rather than arterials. Public :Works Director said traffic can be moved out much faster on arterials. He re- emphasized that it is not known at what point Stage 3 would be implemented. In answer to Mrs. Campbell's inquiry about State legislation, Mrs. Beal said the Governor has authority to stop traffic in extreme emergencies. I I I i IA vote was taken on the md;ion as stated. Motion carried, Mr. Murray voting no. C0unci:bnan.1'furvay--. o0;9e.cte.d' tGl'"t~: plar,i:al!S:" cu.iTent1:r: QJ:'awn. ,.lIe.. d.tdn' t ,feel. St.age 2 would effecti:velY-HcurJ5 autotrafHc.H1S"particular concern with Stage 2 was that it seems to funnel traf'ficlTlore excesSi:vely;, onto Streets like Washington and Jefferson where there is tlie heaviest concentration of'senior citizens in the colrrrnunity and who are the people most apt to be bothered during periods of severe concentration of carbon monoxide emissions. He felt there should be alternatives. Councilman Wood concurred. Manager said the general point of view. is that implementation of either Stage 2 or 3 would be entirely voluntary be- cause the City does not have the manpower to barricade and prohibit people from driving in those areas. In any emergency requiring implementation of those two stages, City forces will be busy with things other than traffic. He said the philosophy behind the two-stage proposal is based on information which the Lane Regional Air Pollution staff gave indicating they anticipated greatest concern in the central business district and the intent was to counter- act any emissions concentration by prohibiting the inner belt to vehicular traffic. It is not anticipated in the foreseeable future that concentration will reach Stage 1, the warning stage. Tests at this time do not indicate that Stages 2 and 3 will ever be used. ,Staff has . 19 1/22/73 - 10 no objection to changing boundaries so long as people can be kept from the central business district or more densely populated areas in an emergency situation. '. Councilwoman Beal said the only thing that is urgent is that adoption of a Plan is required by the DEQ to meet their requirements under the Federal Clean Air Act. She felt failure to adopt the Plan might have an adverse effect upon Federal furining. DEQ thinks all metropolitan areas ShQuld have a plan of this type in the event of severe accumulation in the entire Valley. She said boundaries were drawn to fit the traffic design for ease of vehicular movement out of the areas where concentration of emissions is apt to occur. Manager said it is'his under- standing the DEQ has given until the end of January to comply. He suggested adoption of the Plan at this time with the understanding that amendments to boundaries could be made at any time. Councilman Williams added that chances of traffic's being diverted to Washington and Jefferson are extremely slim in view of past experience with particulate parts per million in this area. E. ,Resolution, Equal Rights Amendment - Copies of resolution urging ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution (SJR 4) were previously di stributed to Council members. Mrs. Lois Martin, 1675 Moss Street, s ai d some opposition to ratification of the amendment seems to be developing. She urged action to adopt the resolution at this time to enable representatives of women's ,groups in Eugene to present it at a House hearing in Salem later in the day, 'and at a Senate hearing on January 22. Bob Edwards, chairman of the Human Rights, commission, said the Commission fully supports ratification of the amendment. . : Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Motion car- ~ried unanimously. Comm 1/17/73 Approve Councilwoman Bea1 asked that the staff send an official copy of the resolution ,after its formal adoption at the January 22 Council meeting to Jason Boe, president of the Senate, and Richard Eymann, speaker of the House. Mrs. Bea1 said many people have expressed a deep commitment to equal rights and ,have worked to obtain rights which would be granted under this amendment. Oregon, she continued" has been a leader in the field of equal rights and for that reason should feel the responsibility for obtaining many rights and privileges enjoyed here for those in other states where legalities prevent enjoyment of freedoms and equa1i ties under the law. She added that the Lane County Com- missioners have unanimously adopted a similar resolution. Mayor Anderson 'added his endorsement. I i, F. Policy Statement, Field Burning - Councilwoman Bea1 distributed copies of a 'suggested policy statement with regard to field burning. She read the state- : ment and said the first hearing on H.B. 5042, relating to financial administra- :tion of the Field Burning Committee, will be held January 18. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the policy statement. Motion cccried unanimously. Comm 1/17/73 Appr~ve e G. Resolution, Legislative Testimony-in behalf of City of Eugene - Copies <;If a proposed resolution prepared by Councilman Williams and with regard to Counoi1 approval of any testimony presented to the Legislature-on_behalf of the City jwere distributed to Council members. Mr. Williams explained that the Council in its last meeting on procedures was concerned with the manner in whicb testi- mony was presented by the City and/or related groups to the Oregon State \Legislature. It was the feeling that any testimony presented to the Legislature :in the name of the City should be approved by the Council. He suggested that ,copies of the resolution after adoption b~s~ll~_ to committee c~~iz:znen~ in~__ !Legisiatureto make them aware of the procedure which the Council feels should :be followed. -. Mrs. Beal wondered how views of a City board or commission could be presented ','to the Legislature when it has been approved by that board or commission and 'tiITE schedule prevents Council consideration. She asked whether views could 'be presented as those of a board or commission if it is made clear that the matter has not been before the Council. Mr. Williams pointed out that the : thesis of the resolution is that all boards and commissions act in an advisory i capaci ty to the Council, and for those bodies to speak before the Legislature ,on public policy prior to approval by the Council would go beyond the purpose "for which they were created. If a time schedule prevents Council approval :prior to presentation to the Legislature, members of boards and commissions jmay clearly present testimony as indi viduals. 'Councilman Hershner, referring to second resolution in the proposed document, \ :said there is nothing in that language which would infringe upon any individual's \ jright to go before legislative committees to testify so long as the testimony lis not held out to be the policy of the City itself. ',Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the resol'ution. :ried unanimously. Motion car- Comm 1/17/73 Approve 20 1/22/73 - 11 Molly Anderson, 870, Lariat Drive, member of the Human Rights Commission, supported the need for such a resolution but was concerned with the procedures involved. A specific problem of the moment, she said, was with regard to a letter addressed to House Speaker Eymann and Senate President Boe con'cerning creation of a State Human Rights Commission patterned somewhat after the cities' organization, the League of Oregon Cities. Should this group become a reality it would concern itself with legislative activity. Mrs. Anderson wonders what course should be taken if conflict of interest occurs between the State organization and the Council. She asked for the Council's approval of the letter and for support in future matters which may come in participating in a State organization. 1- Councilman Williams said the resolution does not preclude members of the Human Rights Com- mission as individuals stating that they favor creation of a State Commission, but unless that statement is. approved hu,the Councll :tt cannot 'lie s.tated as the position' of the Human E..igni:s. Ccimini~on,i:ts;el;f. ,wttIi.;r>e;gard t<;l tli.eH State o;r>gantzation 'sheing patterned ,after tIie League ',cf Oregon Ci:tteS',"Er. 'W:tJ.l.tains- said it would not' be~degiraI:;le :Eor'variouS ,in- Slt.ttuttons- on tOBir own, to go Defore tne Legislature. Ratoher :they should recommend policy to.tn..e Executive Committee or tne League of Oregon' Cities-. , Any other procesS-would be a ~ajo;r>subject fordiscussion~ ' , COUnc::tlwoman Beal said she does not feel the League is the proper place through which to funneltestbnony to the Legislature. 1!layor Anders.oncalled discussion back to considera- ttonofthe resolution itself~ Councilman Wood commented that: in the event of disagreement between a State organization and the Council, it would be the responsibility of the Council to resolve rather than the Commission if it were speaking for the City. Mrs. Anderson said her position is that she doesn't want to enter into discussion about a State organization without City backing. Mayor Anderson said the situation would be the same as in any other Statewide organization. Representatives of City organizations can endorse concepts as individuals to the point where purpose or intent ,of the organization requires a 'City statement of position. Council approval does give a certain degree of weight ,but it may be desirable to wait until ob- jectives and purposes are defined to decide whether alignment with a group is desired. He said if the organization is developed and policy set, then it should be brought back to the Council for final approval. ' . H. -I Gi:fto[ Land' t'o Ci'ty, -Spencer's 'Butte Park, Pruett - Parks Director pOinted out on a map property at the northwest corner of Spencer's Butte Park recently purchased by the City with Federal matching funds from Charles and Mildred Pruett. The . Pruetts have now given the City an additional three to four acres to round out the . tract. Staff recommends acceptance of the gift with expression of appreciation to the Pruetts. Parks Director estimated value of the land at about $15,000. Mrs. Beal questioned the high value. It was explained that the property is timbered , and fronts on Wil1arrette Street, a very desirable location for subdivision. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to accept the gift and direct the Manager : to send a letter of appreciation to the Pruetts. Motion carried unanimously. Com . ,1/17/73 , · .Approve 1. 1971-72 Audit - Manager asked Council if meeting was desired wi th Lybrand, Ross . Bros. & Montgomery to discuss their 1971-72 audit report. He expressed pleasure and pride in the Finance Department's operation and said there is no question but that ! the City's financial administration is in excellent condition. Consensus of Council , members was that there was no need to meet with the auditors. -- , Councilman Wood inqui red about a money item in the audi tors' letter. Manager sai d in the past the auditors have suggested City could gain revenue by having daily calculation of interest due on assessment colle,ctions. At the time the audit was made, this was a hand operation. It has since been computerized and is on a daily basis. Mr. Williams nr:>ved seconded by Mrs. Beal to accept the 1971-72 audit without ; public meetings in that regard. Motion carried unaninr:>us1y. Corom further 1:117/73 Approve 'In answer to Councilman Keller, Manager said the audit report is public i.nformation available to anyone who wishes it. J. Council Minutes, December 11, 1972 as circulated. Approve K. {Resolution, Ratification Women's Ricjhts AmEmdment -' C0U11Ci.1~o;;;;' B~a1 di~tributed ,to Council members copy of resolution which would request the Oregon Legislative !Assemb1y to'ratify the Women's Rights Amendment to the U.S.Constitution with all dispatch. She a~ked that it be scheduled for cOmnUttee action January 17, 1973. Comm 1/10/73 ~ Affirm .- 2.) 1/22/73 - 12 L. 'Panel Assignments, Hearing Assessments - Hearing Panel assignments announced' at 'the January 8, 1973 Council meeting were: . January-March April-June Hershner, Wood McDonald,Keller July-September October-December Beal,Wil1iams Campbell, Murray 'Councilman Williams requested duty at some time other than summer. Assistant Manager said if there were no other changes requested, Councilmen Hershner andWood should reserve January 29 for hearing any objections there may be to ass:ssme~ts. It is anticipated that it will be known early on the 29th whether a hear~ng w~ll 1J~..necessary '_. ___'.... ..,.__._ ,..,.. M. ; Appointment, Joint Parks and Joint Housing Committees - It was noted that Council-' 'woman Campbell and Councilman Murray were appointed as Council's representatives on the Planning Commission/Council Joint Parks Committee. Also, that Councilmen . Tom Williams and Robert E. Wood were appointed as representatives on the Joint :!lou?~I?:g .qC?m11l.!:!;.te~.~_ ,. .._--- --~-_. -.-.-.--.- . N. Council Compensation Study Committee - Mayor Anderson announced appointment of an j :ad hoc commi ttee to make recommendations wi th regard to compensation for Council ' members. Those appointed were: Donald M. Dushane, 965 East 23rd Avenue, chairman; :Councilwoman Wickes Beal, vice chairman; Jens Horstrup, 2245 Grant Street; Mary . :Briscoe, 1822 Charnel ton Street; Jack Boettcher, 2860 Alta Vista Court; and / .9.o.I:}!lci],men.. Wil+ia~_. and Murra!1~, , - O. Weddings in Rhododendron Garden - Copies oE "~rks Department report on whether weddings. 'should be pezmitted in the rhododendron garden in Hendricks Park were pnJvious1y dis- tributed to Council members. Consensus was that further discussion o~ the issue is desirable. It was understood the item would be scheduled on 'a future committee-oE- '. ~h~:-!,!l}'!..l~. a![enda . _ . . .. ..' P'__ -- --------. -- -~ ~. -_. P. Meetings Scheduled, Correspondence 1;,- Budget Committee - 7 :30 p.m., Thursday, January 11 - McNutt Room ; 2. Council Subcommittee on Disorderly Conduct ordinances (Hershner, Beal, Murray) Noon Friday, January 12, Feed Mill Restaurant 3. League of Oregon ,Ci ties Regional Ci ty Officials meeting on legislation 6:30 p.m. social; 7:00 p.m. dinner, Wednesday, February 7 - Black Angus 4. Council study of operational procedures - 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 15, Mayor's office 5. Letter recei ved from Gordon K. Thoreson re: PUD at Norkenzie and Minda Distributed to Council members with agenda Q. e .... - Proclamation, Peace Week - Mayor Anderson announced he had issued a proclamation I naming the week of January 20-26, 1973 as Peace Week in Eugene. He called atten-i tion to various programs scheduled during the week and urged Eugene citizens to .: I participate. .-,. --...., ~y R. ~tizens' Advocacy Day - Councilman Murray called attention to Citizens' AdvocaCy; , : Day on January 18, 1973, saying several people Erom the Eugene area are traveling: : to Salem to express their views to the Legislature. He expressed the hope that i!l}e...c:.ity. througl1 its legislative liaison would give whatever assistance.p'os~:i".12J:!i-,- ' . "~': Corrected t~;~ad "Se~i~-r -dit5.zens I . AWocacy Day" S. Announcements L Regional City Officials meeting, League of Oregon Cities Dinner 6:30 p.m., February 7, 1973 - Black Angus, 2121 Franklin Boulevard Manager said the conference is directed toward elected officials and asked for reservation infozmation as soon as possible. 2. Congressional-City Conference, March 4-6, ~973 - Washingt~~, D.C~. to "'epre- Council members were asked to consider hav~ng someone at e mee ~ng ... sent the Council. . T. ,Distribution ll. Status Report on Ridgeline/South Hills Study Planning Department's first six-month report on the status of the South Hills study. ,'2.. Report, Planning Activities Statistical report showing 1972 Planning activities every category over the preceding year. increased almost 50% on :, I I' r:~ 2..2. 1/22/73 - 13 Comm , 1/10/73 Affirm Comm 1/10/73 Affirm Comm 1/17/73 Affirm Comm +117 /73 ; Affirm Comm 1/10/73 File J I Comm 1/17/73 File Comm 1/17/73 File Comm 1/17/73 File ~, , I :3'. Information pamphl~t, Citizen Planning Organizations '" Published by the Planning Department. Councilman Murray commended the Planning Department for the publication. He , said it would serve as a useful tool for citizens involved in issues affecting! their neighborhoods. He suggested other Council members mention the pamphlet : to interested people. Camm 1/17/73= File '. Mrs. Beal maved secanded by Mr. Williams to' apprave, affirm, and file as nated Items A thraugh T abave with c<rrectians as nated. Rallcall vate. Matian carried, all cauncilmen present vating aye. III - Ordinances ~ ' a n.',e. IV .;.. Res.oluti,.,ons. Resalutian NO'. 2139 - Requesting Legislative Assembly to' ratify Wamen's Rights Amend- ment to' the U. S. Canstitutian with all dispatch was submitted. Mrs. Beal maved secanded by Mr. Williams to' adapt the resalutian. Rallcall vate. All cauncUmen present vating aye, matian carried. Resalutian' NO'. 214a '- ReqUiring'CoiIDdl approvalaf testilIlony in behalfaf City befare the Oregan State Legislature was sUbnUtted~ '. Creatian af Statewide Human Rights Cammissian - Mally Andersan, 870 Lariat Meadaws Drive, requested Cauncil approval af letter written as chairman prO' tem af the Human E:~ts. Cammiss.ion addres$.ed to' Governarl1cCall, ,Senate President' Jason Bae, and, House Speaker Rtcliard, E~ann. .. ~ 'Sfu~:,:readtIie letterwfri:'ch.. expresSed:suppart far es:i:ablisfunEmt of a-StateErliman RigIits- Cominis:>iari' comprised af'Human Rights groups in Partland, SalelIl, Eugene, and WaadDurn. The prapased Cominissian wauld s'erve as a clearing agency far human rights prablems, advise the Gavernar an human rights matters, prapased human rights legislatian to' the Legislature, and ca-ardinate and share infarmatian and resaurces far the benefit af the lacal human rights agencies. Mrs. Beal maved secanded by Mr. Williams to' apprave as City palicy endarsement af State Human Rights Cammissian as expressed by the Eugene Cammissian. Cauncilman Williams said he had nO' abj ectian to' the letter's being sent as drafted and as suggested to those addressed. He did object to' its being presented as a City palicy statement because af (1) the relatianship between the Cominissian and Gavernar and the questian af whether a Cammissian shauld be invalved in sending matters to' the Legislature thraugh the Executive affice; and (2) the relatianship ar the prapased State organizatian to' the Department af Human Resources. - Mrs. Campbell felt actian at this time wauld nat give appartunity far discussian af the issue. Mayar Andersan suggested madificatian af the matian to' apprave transmittal af the letter as requested withaut making it a statement af City palicy. J1;r~ ,BeHIlJ1ayed s,~cQnde.d h~:Jl.r.. wl~ to'. c~nge- .the<inatiaIl' to aJ?prove the. l~ttex 1. ~he.ipg' ~e,ntJ' as. re.(ild'J to'. those 'addresSed. -:Mot~oncari;>ied un an bnO'usly . "Mr~ Ireal-:mO'ved s-econded DY- :Mr. Williams-tO' ado]1)t.Resolutian' No. . 2140. Rallcall vate. 11ot.t6n>carr.:ted~ all caunc.:t.lmen pre~nt-veting aye.' - Reselutian NO'. 2141 - Transmitting to' Planning Commissien far hearing an February 6, 1973 re: Zaning newly annexed areas, rezaning, and amendment to' Cade cencerning Residential/ .Prafessianal District, was submitted. Mrs. Beal meved secanded by Mr. Williams to' adapt the reselutian. RO'llcall vate. .Matian carried, all cauncilmen present voting aye. Resalutian NO'. 2142 - Autherizing payment af bills and claims fer periad January 8 thraugn January 22, 1973. :. Cauncilman Hershner asked abaut the payment af $2,105 to' Maare Business Farms far caurtesy natices and was advised that the caurtesy nO'tices are fer parking vialatiens. Mrs. Beal maved secanded by Mr. Williams to' adapt the resalutien. Rallcall vete. Matian carried, all cauncilmen present veting aye. 23 1/22/73 - l4 Meetings Scheduled - Manager announced the following: . 1. School District 4J Board Room - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 25 Discussion of School District's concern about PUD impact. 2. Budget Committee - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday January 24 - McNutt Room. 3. Committee-of-the-Whole - Wednesday, January 24, 12:00 noon. Manager said the discussion of whether weddings will be permitted in Hendricks Park rhododendron garden is scheduled even though it does not appear on the printed agenda. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. e McKinley Manager e . 24 1/22/73 - 15