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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/1973 Meeting "I. .#-:;." ~. ~.' ~'. Council Chamber Eugene, Oregon June 11, 1973 The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by his Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on June 11, 1973, in the Council Chamber with the following council members present: Mrs. B~al, Mr. Williams, Mr. McDonald (arrived later), Mr. Hershner, Mrs. Campbell, Messrs. Keller, Murray, and Wood. I - Public Hearings A. Downtown Development Board - Free Parking District It was explained that the Downtown Development Board has,been working on a program to provide free parking to the user in the central business district, and that plan is being submitted to the Council for consideration; to effect implementation a ballot measure is required and also a levy outside the 6 per cent limitation to those within the parking district. Immediate action on the proposal was felt necessary, as the next election is July 19, 1973. Traffic Engineer Al Williams explained that a year ago the City Council had formed a Downtown Development Board to come back with a parking plan. That Board was an outgrowth of an ad hoc committee of downtown people that had been formed after a group of businessmen, ERA representatives and the City Manager had toured several California cities, discovering that Santa Barbara and Santa Monica had effective parking programs. Traffic Engineer further explained the plan is basically a free parking program, providing free parking time within the boundaries to the shopper, to be supported one-half by a license fee on businesses and one-half by a special property tax levy on property within the district only. One study had indicated that 90 per cent of the shoppers downtown parked for two hours or less. The new free parking plan would include computer checks of those parking in the free district so that abusers of the privilege could be contacted and warned by letter or possibly cited if abuse continued. The cost figures for the program would not include elimination of the lOth and Oak Overpark Assessment District. Only the Penney's property inside the 10th and Oak district would pay the ad valorem tax. If the election is successful, the Council would still be faced with approving the budget and tax rate and license fee based on gross sales, and approve the rate ~f $160.00 per year per professional inside t~at new parking district. Councilwoman Campbell questioned the time period of the 10th and Oak overpark bond. Traffic Engineer answered it was a 20-year bond issue and, when paid off, people inside 10th and Oak District would transfer to the requirements of the overall free parking district. Manager stated that it is hoped to use tax increment monies to complete urban renewal projects. After those obligations are completed, it is hoped the tax increment money could be used to payoff the 10th and Oak overpark 'assessment, freeing the property owners in the district of that burden. Public hearing was opened to those speaking in favor of the proposal. Bob Rubenstein, Chairman of the Downtown Development Board, stated that, in the best judgment of the Board, the proposed plan meets the criteria of fairne9s and equity and would provide an equitable program for the core area. He pointed out that objections raised to the program were (1) boundaries of proposed district, (2) who would pay, (3) overpark assessment burden. In answer to objection (1), the businesses between 6th and 7th on Willamette had requested deletion. The Board decided not to make that exception, feeling ,the plan should have a chance to work for a year before making any changes. In answer to objection (2), the Board felt that the cost-sharing plan put together was the fairest possible plan, with a 50-50 split of businesses and property owners and $160.00 per professional, businesses paying from gross sales. In answer to (3), the Board was convinced that the overpark district must be eliminated at the earliest possible date. He thanked the Council for its May 16, 1973, decision to look favorably upon using tax increment monies to eliminate overpark assessment. Until that happens, the Board has deferred payment for those inside the overpark district if their overpark assessment exceeds the ad valorem tax for the new district. Mr. Rubenstein concluded that free parking would rekindle enthusiasm, benefit businesses, strengthen the retail climate and encourage more people to come downtown. He urged positive action by the Council, stating the need to favorably consider it now in time to be placed on the July 19 ballot. He referred to the community goals and policies for Eugene adopted in 1967 which stated that parking to shop must be free to the consumer in order to be competitive with any outlying shopping centers. He also quoted from a letter from a Eugene citizen who had complained about the extreme unfairness and inconvenience of the present system. 6/11/73 - 1 16fb Also adding support to the proposal and the opportunity to restore the retail climate and encourage more people to come downtown were Downtown Development Board members Maurie Jacobs, Vince Farina, Dick Schimmel, and Navarre Davis. Archie Weinstein, representing the businessmen between 6th .and 7th on Willamette, said he favored the plan but expressed the wishes of the group in that area, as noted by their May 18 petition, to be left out of the district. 1,,- "='- Vernon Hicks, 640 Willamette, agreed with Mr. Weinstein. Bill Wolfe, speaking for the Oregon Bank, spoke most favorably about the need for the program. City Manager read a letter of support for the program from Harry Farrell, a member of the Downtown Development Board and owner of the Town and Travel. Ed Rubey, CPA, 162 E. 12th, conveyed his support of the proposal with one exception: He felt that the overpark ordinance has never been thoroughly interpreted as to meaning of net income, that a true report is not being provided regarding what the structure is doing in favor of property owners. He urged that, before the Council proceeds, it should resolve the question accurately so that no loss occurs to those presently representing the assessment of the structure. Hearing was opened to those persons against the proposal. Frances Linklater, 858 Pearl, stated that $160 per professional was not equitable due to the large span in salaries between the various attorneys. . Bill Frye, President of the Lane County Bar Association, concurred, adding that attorneys are not dependent on providing parking for clients. Clients do not consider the parking aspect when choosing an attorney. He feels that $40 per year is more equitable for attorney assessment. Mr. McDonald arrived at the meeting. Herman Hendershott, Chairman of the Bar Association committee to look into the proposal, referred to a study' they conducted which indicated the majority of attorneys were opposed to the proposal, feeling it would not bring in new clients and that they should not be required to contribute to increasing the retail trade. Based on the study, $40 is adequate for attorney assessment, since they sell service, not merchandise. Keith Rodman, 136 S. Park, concurred, adding that, because turnover is essential to the program, it would add to the traffic congestion and pollution problem by making automobile transportation more convenient. Attorney Ralph Aldave, 4150 Pearl, felt that more attorneys would simply move to the fringe areas. He questioned the ability to adequately monitor and police the system. He expressed the opinion that people go to Valley River not because of free parking but because of compact shopping, air conditioning, etc. He also questioned the composition of the Downtown Development Board, since most of the members of the B~arq are'Ya~~art of the downtown business area. .1 Ron Prideaux, Chrystal Ship Manager, pointed out that, because his business is doing fine, it indicated something is right with the merchandising and that this aspect will bring people to the downtown retail area, not free parking. Because the tax would be based on gross revenues, it would not be fair and would be penalizing those who operate more efficiently. He feels a better system would be to charge businesses on their square footage. Marian Frank, League of Women Voters, expressed opposition. involved. Prices would go up when businesses are assessed, expressed that it was more important to direct attention to use and pollution. There are hidden costs and the thought was such matters as land Rich Megenity, Property Manager with First National Bank, representing people with real property in the downtown area whose trusts the Bank manages, stated he was recently involved in the negotiation of a lease on a piece of property used as a free parking lot in Southern Oregon. That lease is being renegotiated now, and a lower rent rate is being requested because the downtown area is in trouble after providing free parking for ten years. He expressed the opinion that downtown Eugene is flourishing and that free parking is not really necessary. .;, .~ \B? 6/11/73 - 2 '. City Manager read petitions from merchants between 6th and 7th on Willamette opposing the proposal as far as their street was concerned. He' also read petition from the attorneys in opposition. Public hearing was closed. City Manager commented on the makeup of the Downtown Development Board, stating its members were chosen in the hopes they could create a satisfactory plan which could be supported by those who would benefit. Although not all business groups in the downtown area were able to be represented on the Board, all had a chance to be heard at the hearings of the Board. . Traffic Engineer,- in commenting on the monitoring of the system, said that there is a great psychological difference between a parking citation and a letter. Only after implementation of the program would it be possible to know best how to proceed with the surveillance system and what method would work out most beneficially for all concerned. He expressed confidence that it would work since 90 per cent of the people parking downtown do so for two hours or less. In explaining the deferral of overpark payments, Traffic Engineer advised that, if property owners' parking assessment payments total more than their payment to the free parking district, they will be excluded. If it is less, they would'then pay the free parking district the difference. The deferred payments would revert to the parking district as principal payments are refunded to owners. Further discussipn indicated that Traffic Engineer did not feel it would increase the number of employees parking in free spaces downtown all day. This concept would be analyzed also and judgments made, however. Councilman Wood questioned how the money made on citations now would compare to the monitoring service proposed in the plan. Manager answered that the receipts from the Municipal Court from citations exceed the cost of enforcement at the present time. The proposed monitoring is a part of the budget of the program to be covered by the proposed income from the ad valorem tax and license. Traffic Engineer itemized the cost as $4,000 a month for manpower, $250 for supplies, ~800 per month for the computer service, $500 per month for repayment of computer programs services. Regarding further discussion on the assessment to the attorneys, Mr. Hendershott said that attorneys like to be located downtown close to the core area and the courthouse. It is not a question of not being able to afford the fee; it is the principal involved, as the attorneys do not stand to increase their business from the free parking. e: Mr. Rubenstein explained the $160 per professional was arrived at from the following formula: 1 1/2 parking spaces are required for every 400 square feet of building in the community, and therefore it was felt a similar figure was equitable for downtown. Councilman Keller questioned the letter to time-limit abusers. Traffic Engineer answered that it would be sent to long-time abusers over a period of many days. Only operation of the actual system would prove how best to effectively identify true abusers. Councilman Williams asked if, for a person needing to come downtown almost daily, there would be a way to get parking on a daily basis rather than rent by the month or risk a letter. Traffic Engineer answered that this could be a possibility, that the program ~ould be flexible enough to accommodate any necessary features. Councilwoman Beal wanted a comparison of the income that would be brought in under the proposed program with the income the City would receive were all facilities on a regular meter basis. Traffic Engineer estimated a $54,000 reduction in income with the inception of the new plan, excluding Renewal Agency lots. That was the assumption placed in the operating budget that has been prepared. )' I. Councilwoman Campbell asked for an estimate as to the amount of time and years required to ascertain if the program would work. Manager advised the City could abandon the program at any time on an annual basis, not in the middle of a fiscal year. Traffic Engineer fe~t we should have details on the effectiveness of the program within a Year. Councilwoman Campbell asked if consideration was given to possibly posting signs indicating free parking, then ticketing those who abuse the privilege. Traffic Engineer answered it would not then be totally free parking, that a program was desired which would remove the ticket or token hassle. . \90 6/11/73 - 3 Manager stated that, in the past, money has gone into the City General Fund which now would be going to provide parking. It was his suggestion'that, if the Council felt this shift of funds to be legitimate, there should be no problem with submitting it to the voters and that a complete breakdown of calculations involved will be forthcoming to the Council. Councilwoman Beal felt it important to assess if the proposed program is a valid one. Councilman Murray said that a strong city center is worthwhile, so it would definitely be a vital program. He pointed out that, by promoting a central' business district, traffic patterns are regularized, making mass transit easier. Councilman Williams agreed, stating that, if the core area is not kept vital, the possibility of developing mass transit corridors are very slim. The Council's responsibility is simply to present the proposal to the people and let them decide. Councilman Hershner agreed that voters should have the choice. Councilman Wood concurred, adding that the community is ecology minded and that he has never seen a beautiful parking meter. Resolution 2188 - Authorization for placing on July 19, 1973, ballot a measure for charter amendment re: Downtown Parking District was submitted. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 2189 Authorization for placing on July 19, 1973, ballot a measure levying $129,250 for Downtown Parking District was submitted. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. carried unanimously. Motion B. ~~_d_~~-==~_i~~~ Publi~ Works - (Opened Jun~_5" l~~_~ ~_______ !Naoe of Bidder nnd Project I PAVlIlG "110 STORM SY.\/f:R: 11. 8411ey 11111 Road frolll 18th Avenue to 700 feet South of Warren Avenue; and Warren Avenue !rolll Balley lIill Road to ! HOD Int South of 80 I 10y 111 11 Iluod nun ~ Contract Cost gJ,iJ) PROPOSAL NO. 1 48' Pav. PROPOSAL NO. 2 56' Pav, STORM SEIJf.R SANITARY ~wr. ~ ~ !!.@.f. Al.TERNATE ALTERNATE ~ATE '.Eugene Sand ~ Gravel Company..,....No 8id...,......$104,497.50 ~,Wild18h Con.truction COlllpany.......$117,777,25.....$102.285.65 IDeveraeux , Pratt..,.....,.........$132.667.10,....$115.834.90 No Bld,........$117.873.46 $125.075.93....$114.861.22 $140.633,42.,..$128.719.31 No Bid..,......$187.331.50 $217.713,OO....No Bid $218.361,08... ,$197 .(.12.40 $1.525.00 $1.300.00 $1.730.00 Coot to ~~. CutlL 1..0 City Albl1UIll Ihhlgcled Il..hlentid................... $ 14.110 tt/ft.......,l'aving........$ 29.2UO,UO........................,$ 31.300.00 (73-74) Co=merelol..."............... $ 17.50 ft/ft Bike Lancs...,$ 15.200,00 $ 8.050.00 (73-74) Sen. Svr. Service Linea (3),.. $455,00 Ea. Storm Sewer...$181.S00.00 $212.900.00 Driveway Adjuat. (2).......... $350,00 Ea. COMPLETION PATKI October 1. 1973 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Works Director reviewed the bid which involves the paving, storm sewer and sanitary sewer for Bailey' Hill Road from 18th Avenue to 700 feet South of Warren Avenue and Warren Avenue from Bailey Hill Road to 1600 feet south of Bailey Hill Road. The recommendation was to award the bid to Eugene Sand and Gravel. Public Hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to award the bid to Eugene Sand and Gravel as recommended. Rollcall vote. All council members present voting aye, motion carried. II - Consent Calendar Items previously discussed in Committee meetings on May 3D, 1973 (Present: 'Mayor Anderson; Council members Beal, Williams, Hershner, Campbell, Keller, Murray, and Wood) and June 6, 1973 (Present: Council members Beal, Williams, Hershner, Campbell, Keller, Murray and Wood). Minutes of the meetings appear below printed in italics. A. ,Annexation, Southwest Corner Blanton and Crest Drive - Bob Suess, president of the Eugene Homebui1ders Association, was invited to the meeting as he had been present at an earlier hearing on the above proposed annexation and had not been given ,ample opportunity to comment on it at that time, and to request reconsideration. l ~;, . <. 6/11/73 - 4; ',--- , 91 1- ;1 '. .' .0;::,:;= Mr. Suess stated he was concerned that evidence written in letter form was not read unti~ after the public hearing portion, and he therefore'posed a question as to prC;;j,-er htiaring procedure. ' Mayor Anderson advised that a public hearing is for the information of the Council, that they then evaluate the testimony presented and go back to the individuals if necessary. The Council has taj{en this posi tion with regard to the sequence of events at a public hearing. . Mr. Suess then went on to comment that annexation is the most natural type of situa- tion for the area in questiun since the necessary water and sewer facilities are already in. He then referred to the Crest Drive Citizens Group which is in opposi- tion to the annexation, mentioning their comment that there is "more need for study to define the precise limits to which sewer service is to be extended in this area." He then stated that the City Engineer has advised it would not be a hardship to annex that particular area. It would be a simple matter of maximum utilization of services already there. Mr. Suess further alluded to the Crest Drive Group's con- tention that annexation would intensify overcrowding in the Crest Drive School and that there is inadequate provision for the probable increase in vehicular traffic. With regard to the schools, Mr. Suess commented that perhaps there is an imbalance in distribution of students at the three schools in the general area. As to the road situation, he feels that the improvement of Friendly where it intersects Storey and the Lorane Highway would provide an excellent route to Jeffer- son and the freeway. Because of the points he mentioned, Mr. Suess indicated that in bis opinion the proposed ~nnaxation should be taken off the table as soon as possible in order to hold a public hearing and allow rebuttals in the proper manner. . Councilman Murray felt it was not fair to reconsider the matter now since only one side was present to comment. Mrs. Bea1 agreed, stating the matter should not have to be re-opened unless there was a real fault in the procedure that was followed. In recounting the steps taken when an application for annexation is filed, Manager said that if the application is filed with the City it goes to Planning and the Council, then to the Boundary Commission if a favorable recommendation is given. If application is made to the Boundary Commission, it goes through the City pro- cesses, and a negative or positive response is then sent back to the Boundary Com- ~'mission . Planning Director advised that the Council's previous action had been to table pending the completion of the South Hills Density Study and Ridge1ine Study, therefore no report has been transmitted back to the Boundary Commission as yet. Councilman Murray said that his recollection of the Council's comments and discus- sion was that the Council members felt it important to proceed with the Ridge1ine and South Hills Density Studies before considering annexation. He felt that plan should be adhered to. .' Mayor Anderson stated that unless a motion for reconsideration was made the matter would be closed for now. Dean Morris of Morris and Redden, Architects, commented to the Council that he has been involved with this property for some time and won- dered how much more time might be required before a decision could be made as to annexation. Manager answered that it would be tabled pending completion of thei:: studies unless a motion was made to reconsider. Councilman Wood said in the in- terest or a>just decision he would like more time to look at the matter critically. CounciLman Hershner expressed the feeling that the Council should act affirmatively or negatively now so the interested parties can go on to the Boundary Commission and have the matter resolved. Mr. Hershner moved seconded by Mr. Keller to reconsider the annexation and that appropriate notice of the hearing be sent to parties involved. Councilman Wood said he would not support the motion if the hearing was held too soon, feeling that it should wait until at least the second meeting in June. Councilmen Hershner and Keller stated they had no objection to waiting that long. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, Councilmen Williams, Hershner, Keller, and Wood voting aye; Councilmen Bea1, Campbell, and Hurray voting no. Manager said the Matter could be heard at the June 25 Council meeting. Comm 5/30/73 . Jim Spickerman, 3484 Storey, representing the Crest Drive Citizens Group, commented that there is no new information available which would warrant taking the proposed annexation off the table. He feels the South Hills Density Study and Ridgeline Study are crucial to that area and that it is necessary to have that information before proceeding with consideration. Councilman Hershner advised it was not the intent of the Council to necessarily vote in favor but to remove it from the table so that the developer could proceed to the Boundary Commission. Councilman Murray expressed the opinion that it should be tabled ~ 1~2 ' 6/11/73 - 5 . :.... ~:-p,~ ,r... 1/;,'1' . C ~ until completion of the South Hills Density Study and the Ridgeline CStud:y;:~i Councilman Williams felt it only fair to let it go on to the Boundary Commissi0n. Attorney Etter advised the Boundary Commission law stated petitions must go to the Boundary Commission and that the City has no jurisdiction to hold them. It was the Manager's understanding that, when a petition is filed with the City and the City takes no position, there is nothing to present to the Boundary Commission. If filed with the Boundary Commission, it is sent to the City and the City is obligated to return it. . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to take the proposed annexation off the table. Motion carried, Council members Williams, McDonald, Hershner, Keller and Wood voting aye; Council members Beal, Campbell and Murray voting no. Manager favored July 9, 1973, as tge best date for the hearing. B. Room Tax Allocation Committee Report {May 21,1973) - Copies of the report were previously distributed to Council members. It recommended: A. Eugene Parks & Recreation Department (Senior citizen Cultural Arts Festival) B. Committee for Community Images (Saturday MsrketFilm) C. Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce (Group Hospitality center) $ S,OOO 2,SOO 35,000 i MY. Williams moved seconded by, MY. Keller to approve the recommended allocations. ,In explanation of the $3S,000 allocated to the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce i (requested $51,000) Chamber officials explained that one office girl is designated~ !the remainder goes for advertising, expenses for promotional material for conven- ,tions, postage, etc. Also for extra help for conventions. The objective for re- !questing additional money is to place g~eater emphasis on convention trage and be ' : in posi tion to compete wi th some of the, more convention-oriented spots, .such as iSa1ishan. , . 'In answer to a question regarding Committee for Community Images, Mrs. Catherine . Lau~is, member of the Allocation Committee, explained that the proposed film to bel made on Saturday Market would be more or less a living history, would serve an , educational purpose as well, and would not be simply a fifteen-minute travelogue. She further felt that perhaps the Library would be the spot to house such a film. Mayor Anderson pointed out that the purpose of making the film should be fully 'explained so that would-be movie producers would not consider this undertaking an open invitation to seek out the same type of financing. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. . Motion carried unanimously. Comm 5/30/73 1Jpprove .--~ .._---. --< _.~'---'-'~ . C. Grass Mowing Policy - One concern regarding the grass 'mowing policy implemented by the Public Works Department (May 18, 1973 memo previously distributed to Council members) involves side hill lots where bills have been accumulated against property owners because of hand work necessary to comply with the ordinance. Public Works suggests that mowing this year be limited to a band around the lot exterior 'to at least eliminate fire hazards, trash problems, etc. Thistles on a lot would also be remolTed. Public Works Director expressed alarm at the scope that mowing every- ,thing could take and is hopeful of reducing some of the work load by mowing in bands. The ordinance applies to both vacant and inhabited lots. Most lots are 'narrow enough so that mowing more than a 20-foot band would be mowing the entire j10t. Assistant City Manager said that if the lot is under three acres the entire !lot will be mowed is possible. A band will be mowed only when motorized equipment icannot be used. Councilman Hershner raised a question as to the reasons for mowing. Public Works Director answered that mowing serves an aesthetic purpose and satisfies adjacent :property owners. There is also a fire break assurance. It is debatable whether , mowing would tend to prevent a fire. Assistant Manager added tha this conversa- .tions have indicated burning time is reduced when material is flattened, even : though not hauled away. The speed with which fire spreads is definitely lessened. : Councilman Wood expressed lack of sympathy for people ;"ho will not mow their own I . 'weeds. He has no qualms about charging an owner when mowing becomes necessary by ! ! the City. Mr. Hershner questioned the amount of advance notification, and Assistantl . Manager answer,ed that they have ten days to comply. Mrs. Campbell raised a qUestion/' about blackberry bushes. Public Works Director said a time element problem is in- volved, and usually they are handled only on a complaint basis. . \~3 6/l1/73 - 6 ~ .' . . . -,. "' ~ ,Gbuncilman Keller wondered about the possibility of employing young people. Public ,Works Director answered t.hat the Ci ty contract wi th outside firms, the Departmen,t'., writes orders and gives directions; they also maintain mowing equipment and person~~1 - ;nel but do not get involved unless there is a heavy backlog. He further stated thatl utilizing young people would require supervision to see that the work is completed 'properly, and there would be liability involved in use of power tools. As no other! comments were made, it was asswned that grass mowing policies would continue without! ,cha..!1ge. ~.___-~- _____ _ . __ ''''___ .".,_,~,-Comm 5/30/73 Manager indicated the committee minutes showed that, since no council member had made a motion concerning adoption of Public Works Department suggestions for grass mowing, at ' this point it would be continued without change. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell to accept the grass mowing policy as outlined in Public Works Director's May 18, 1973, memo. Motion carried unanimously. D. I Parking for Handicapped - Manager stated there is presently a section in ,the i Code that allows disabled war veterans to park without meter enforcement. A I I request has been made for granting the same privilege to handicapped persons I who .are not veterans. An amendment to the ordinance would be required; and, if passed, possibly dash stickers would be issued to those persons affected. Councilman Wood mentioned that "disab1ed" plates are issued by the State of Oregon, exempting handicapped persons from receiving citations. Relations Officer Clyde Kelley, liaison for the Mayor's Advisory Committee 'i on Persons with Limited MObility, emphasized the importance of the passage of this amendment, which would allow these people to be less dependent on society. Councilman Wood moved seconded by Williams to proceed with mak~ng provision, by an amendment to the ordinance, for persons who are not war veterans to park. ,wi thout being ci ted. The motion carried unanimously. E. ! Co I11Iil 6V6/73 Approve H. B. 5064 and H. B. 2506 - Manager stated that last week the House Ways and Means Committee approved an amendment to H. B. 5064 which would take city money by using liquor revenues earmarked for city purposes to match a Federal law enforcement assistance grant. This week H. B. 2506 has been passed by the House which establishes a $5,000,000 revolving loan fund from the ci ty I I and county share of gasoline taxes to makeloa~s to cities, counties, and park I districts for the purchase and maintenance and development of parks and I recreation facilities. The effect could be a possible increase in the property I tax levy or reduction in street maintenance and cleaning and drainage projects. \ I I i i The League of Oregon Cities has asked city representatives to meet in Salem , June 7 at 10:30 at the Local Government Center for a briefing and then meet with their delegates. Manager added that Eugene stands to lose about $ll,OOO on H. B. 5064 and $129,000 on the gas tax bas$d on this year's population. Councilwoman Beal indicated she would be in Salem on the 7th and would make some contacts. Councilman Williams moved seconded by Councilman Wood that the-Eugene City Council go on record as opposing passage of both of these measures. Vote was taken on the motion, and it carried unanimously. , I IComm 6/6/73 Approve ,. Staff will also correspond with Salem delegation. F. Authorization ReC[Eest.!!.d__fo..E...9..9ntr!lct with _SCS on A-3 Channel and Purchase of Right-Of-Way for A-3 Channel - Authorization was requested to (1) sign the contract for construction of the channel of this major west-side drainage area; I and (2) purchase right-of-ways as follows: George Summers, et al George Ohler, et al Pitchford, Inc. Homer and Paul Hansen Edwin and June Cone Joe and Opal Slagle $17,730 4,230 14,700 14,250 l6,470 6,300 IA goal date of July 1 was noted at which time the project would probably be droppedi if the contract had not been signed and right-of-ways had not been purchased. i Councilman Williams moved seconded by Wood to exercise signing of jpurchasing.of right-of-ways. The motion carried unanimously. *** Covrectron: C'ommi.t-tee---minutes should -shoW-thaT ft -was. stafeo. -that: acres of Cone property referrecI ,to'oB'5/23as be}hg owned by Cones by easement is actually owned in fee by the City. the contract and I Comm T .05--'--:--- - 076773 & restrlcted A pprove 19+ 6/11/73 - 7 r / 1" G. Improvement Petitions A. --,- -. . -.. Paving, pedestrian ways, storm and sanitary sewers, 1st Addition Meadowbrook City storm sewer costs $3,000. ---' B. Paving, storm and sanitary sewers, Desoto Lake Subdivision; and paving Cody Street from Golden Gardens Street to BOO feet west. C~ty storm sewer costs $37,440. . i C. Paving, pedestrian ways, sanitary and storm sewers, 2nd Addition Shasta Gardens. ! City storm sewer costs $8,537. and approval of improvement ordinances prior to final platting of Edgewood West III and 4th Addition F~intridge. Williams moved seconded by Wood to approve petitions subject to City's budgeting their share of storm sewer funds. Motion carried unanimously. D. North-South Alley between Pearl and High - A poll was taken of property owners in the area between 3rd and 4th and Pearl and High. From the pol~, it was determined that properties north of the East-West alley are fixed-income-owneroccupied. The current rezoning of the southeast quarter block leads to recommendation by Public ~, Works of paving the south 1/2 portion of the North-South alley. Williams moved seconded by Wood to accept petition for paving southerly half of North-South alley. Motion carried unanimously. H. Comm 6/6/73 Proposed Code Amendme!:lt re: Method of Establishing Planning Commission ~earin:fPfove on Zone Changes - Manager said the present practice is to receive a zone change request in the Planning Department. A hearing is then established by the Council: I by resolution. The proposed amendment would allow the Planning staff to set the : ; hearing and advertise wi thout referral by the Council. ... -'---.,' I . . 1. Council Minutes, April 23, 1973, as circulated. " .-~{?orf1m 6/:6/73 , , Appror/e , '~.- '~. , _~pyrove Williams moved seconded by Wood that a change be made to approve the amendment. Motion carried unanimously. J. ESATS Plan ~ Councilman Murray asked if at some future meeting Larry Rice could be invited to give a status report on the ESATS processes. Mayor Anderson stated LCOG has indicated a desire to set a time to go through the 1990 Plan. Comm Perhaps an entire meeting could be devoted to these matters at some future date.5/30/73 Mfirm K. Airport Plan Representative - Mayor Anderson announced the appointment of John A11tucker to represent the Airport Plan on affected boards. Any Council member is also invited to participate in any discussions. Comm 5/30/73 Affirm .' .I Appointment - Human Rights Commission- Harry Farrell :~. Mayor Anderson has L. ; appo~nted Mr. Harry Farre1.1 to serve on the Human xights commission for the \ remainder of the term which ends January l, 1976. Comm 6/6/73 Affirm M. Announcement of Budget Meeting . - Announcement . :------=::::~ was made of a joint City-County Budget Committee meeting to be held at which time a review will be made of the Social Services request. regarding the report should be directed to Ani ta Larsen ~ June 7, Comm Questions. 6/6/73 File N. Status Report, L-COG - Mr. Larry Rice from L-COG was invited to attend the meeting in lansw~r to Commissioner Omlid's letter stating that L-COG is anxious to have ,government agencies become familiar with their activities and current relationships. :Mr. Rice pointed out that L-COG is one of three national pilot areas which is ,attempting to simplify program formats, cut application and auditing red tape and develop national standards, allowing for a more integrated process between the various agencies. He added that L-COG is a contract agency whose fiscal year begins July 1 ;for wqrk programs for which funding has been approved. Mr. Rice briefly reviewed a ,chart showing the breakdown of salaries for the 39 full-time employees and the budget ~fo-L the orq ani za ti on . . ., . 'In explaining the status of, the ESATS plan to the Council, Mr.. Rice stated that ,the plan is broken up into two major categories: One is the preparation of data ,for analysis and the other is the actual analysis. The Transportation Planning jcommittee is charged with the update of the p~an, and they are at a point of ~preparation of detail and dedication of personnel pending the passage of budgets. \. 6/11/73 - 8 \95 . A process of Pi:oviding'various options for consideration lies at the heart of the update. Options are provided according.to one of three test assumptions: What the ul timate saturation would be, what is most likely to happen, and less than Wha.t t! I is most likely. The Transportation Planning Committee will embark first on what ~'-,;. 'most likely will happen . Factors for consideration are housing trends, public .',: '. parking, key land use, urban service 'boundaries, environmental concerns, en~rgy . \ conservation. Also tested are support systems such as sewer capacity, police ,. I services and fire protection. The Transportation Planning Committee will hopefully, I formulate recommendations, taking into consideration any and all input from the . j : Citizens Advisory Group on transportation planning. It will be the task of the i I City Council to review and evaluate the alternatives and establish policies to '~'I i implement those alternatives. ..\ I 1 In answer to questions from Council members, Mr. Rice stated there does not seem to be a major problem with water supply in this area but that the system capacity for EWEB would be analyzed regarding its ability to respond to alternative densiti'es. As to ultimate capacity ,for all things, Mr. Rice felt that it would bt:!. difficult to translate some areas into assumption; for instance, more anti-pol1ut~pn devices would affect the ultimate traffic capacity. The Transportation Planning Commi ttee is proceeding as fast as possible wi th the "most likely to happen" aspect.~ They are the group responsible for making technical judgments based on technical skills. The Citizens Advisory Group will offer opinions and sugge$tions to the report formulated by the Transportation Planning Committee. ~;J) / .- ?-; qomm ---"-6-"lt/73 File ." , " Mr~. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve, affirm, and file as noted Items A through N, except that separate action was taken on Items A (Annexation on Blanton and Crest Drive) and C (Grass Mowing Policy). Rollcall vote. Motion carried unanimously. III - Liquor Lice~se Renewals Retail Malt Beverage Class B - Oakway Golf Course, 2000 Cal Young Road Retail Malt Beverage Class C Taylor's Coffee Shop, Inc., 894 East 13th The Clinic Tavern, 2000 W. 11th The Cooler, 20 Centennial Loop Louie's Village Restaurant, 947 Franklin Blvd. Machine Gun Alley, 730 Willamette Street Rancho Tavern, 1466 W. 7th Street /' I I .- , Restaurant (B) - Back Door, Inc., 1046 Oak Street . I . Package Store Class B - Ken's Kash & Karry, 1201 W. 11th Avenue Marketeria, 2390 Agate Street Meier & Frank Company, 100 Valley River Center New Deli Delicatessen, 365 Coburg Road Willakenzie Super Market, 1645 Coburg Rd. Dari Mart #3, 1735W.J.8th. .' . " #6, 800 Hwy. 99N " #7, 2449 Hilyard" " #9, 835 W. 28th Class B Dispensers - Bliss' Steak Ranch, 2891 W. 11th Club Crosstown, 1797 W. 7th Ed's pit Barbecue & The Hunter Room, 959 Pearl The Embers Club, 1811 Hwy. 99N Foo's, 764 Willamette Street LaMars, 795 Willamette Meier & Frank Company, 100 Valley River Center Merle's Hideway, 796 Hwy. 99N Ron & Maddy's Caravelle, 160 Park St. S World's Fare Resta~ants, 252 Valley River Center C Dispensers (1000 or more members) - Elk's Club, 2727 Centennial Drive -.-..._J .' Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to recommend approval, subject to submission of affidavit of non-discrimination, and with condition for Oakway Golf Course that the golf course is operating. Motion carried unanimously. 6/11/73 - 9 t'9c IV- Ordinances Council Bill ,No. 262 - Rezoning to R-2-4 SR area on east side of Portland Street between ,-29xh Avenue and 30th Avenue (Pohll,O'Conner, Melevin, et al), read the first time on May 29,"1973, and held pending tour of area, was brought back for consideration and read the second time by council bill number only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. 1- 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 16855. i -~ Council Bill No. 320 - Ordering specialel~9tion July 19, 1973 for (1) Levying $1,968,217 outside 6% limitation (2) Charter amendment authorizing parking district (3) Levying $129,250 for parking district 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. '!() 0" Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be read the second time by bill no. only, with unanimous consent of the Council and that enactment be considered at this time. d' ~otion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill no. only. ,:: !.--;" ~ Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16856. Council Bill No. 321 - Amending Section 5.280 City Code re: Parking privilege for physically disabled persons 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 th~ second time by bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered~16857. Council Bill No. 322 - Amending Section 2.355 City Code re: Transmittal by Council of zone changes to Planning Commission 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16858. Council Bill No. 323 - Paving Streets within 2nd ~ddition to Shasta Gardens 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16859. Council Bill No. 324 - Adopting plans and specifications for paving streets within 2nd Addition to Shasta Gardens w~s 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16860. . -~ Council Bill No. 325 - Sanitary and storm sewers within 2nd Addition to Shasta Gardens; and sanitary sewer in area within 160 feet east of the east boundary of 2nd Addition to Shasta Gardens 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 bill no. 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 no. only. \~, 6/11/73 - 10 -I . :'. i. ~ Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16861. Council Bill No. 326 - Adopting plans and specifications for sanitary and storm sewers within 2nd Addition to Shasta Gardens and sanitary sewer in area within 160 feet east of the east boundary of 2nd Addition to Shasta Gardens 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16862. Council Bill No. 327 - Pedestrian ways within 2nd Addition to Shasta Gardens 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16863. Council Bill No. 328 ~ Paving streets within 1st Addition to Meadowbrook and paving Warren Avenue from Kevington Avenue to south 600 feet 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All counciimen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16864. Council Bill No. 329 - Adopting plans and specifications for paving streets within 1st Addition to Meadowbrook and paving Warren Avenue from Kevington Avenue to south 600 feet 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16865. Council Bill No. 330 - Sanitary and storm sewers within 1st Addition to Meadowbrook and sanitary sewer in area within 160 feet south of south boundary of 1st addition to Meadowbrook 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16866. Council Bill,No.331 - Adopting plans and specifications for sanitary and storm sewers wi thin 1st Addition to Meadowbrook and sarli tary sewer in area wi thin 160 feet south of south boundary of 1st addition to Meadowbrook was submitted and read the first time by councill 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16867. 1ge 6/11/73 - 11 Council Bill No. 332 - Paving streets within DeSoto Lake Subdivision and paving Cody Avenue from Golden Gardens street to 750 feet west 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16868. Council Bill No. 333 - Adopting plans and ~pecifications for paving streets within Desoto Lake Subdivision and paving Cody Avenue from Golden Gardens street to .750 feet west 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16869. Council Bill No. 334 - Sanitary and storm sewers within Desoto Lake Subdivision 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 bill no. 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 ~ime by council bill no. only. , , Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16870. Council Bill No. 335 - Adopting plans and specifications for sanitary and storm sewers within Desoto Lake Subdivision 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 bill no. 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 no. only. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, bill declared passed and numbered 16871. .~ ~ " v - Resolutions Resolution No. 2190 - Authorization for placing on July 19, 1973, ballot a measure levying $1,968,217 outside the 6 per cent limitation was submitted. J# ~ ~ t\.Vft~att . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. Resolution No. 2191 - Calling hearing June 25, 1973, re: Withdrawing from Oakway Water District that area annexed to the City by Final Order 182 (Resolution 2165 - Valley River Center, adjacent to north bank of Willamette River at south end of Goodpasture Island Road) (4-9-73) Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. Resolution No. 2192 - Calling hearing June 25, 1973, re: Withdrawal from Oakway Water District that area annexed to the City by Final Order 181 (Resolution 2159) - East side of Calvin Street north of Harlow Road - 3/27/73) Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. ;." . 1 "": Resolution No. 2193 - Calling hearing June 25, 1973, re: Withdrawing from Oakway Water District that area annexed to the City by Final Order 166 (Resolution 2143 - North side of Crescent between Coburg Road and Chuckanut)(2/12/73) Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. \q~ 6/11/73 - 12 . ~..~ . . ~ Resolution No. 2194 - Transmitting to Planning Commission for July 2, 1973, hearing re: Various zone change requests and amendment to M-2 zone Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. Resolution No. 2195 - Authorizing payment of bills, claims, and progress payments for period from May 29 through June 11, 1973 Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. Resolution No. 2196 - Authorizing agreement with Soil Conservation Service on construction and maintenance Channel A-3 - Lower Amazon and Flat Creek Watershed Work Plan. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. ~Manager stated that, as regards Resolution 2190, the amount of the levy could be reduced but not increased over the stated figure. Manager stated there would be no Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 1973. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ~~j2/ ~~cKinle; City Manager '2..00 6-11-73 - 13