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Home My WebLink About05/05/1974 Meeting M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1974 . Adjourned meeting of the Common,Oouncil'ofthecity of Eugene, Oregon - adjourned from the meeting held April~ 22,1974 - was called to order by His lbnor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on May 6, 1974 in the Council Chamber with the following Council members present: Tom Williams, Wickes Beal, Beth Campbell, Gus Keller, Neil Murray, and Robert Wood. Council members James Hershner and H. C. McDonald were absent. I - Request for Reconsideration - Rezoning property west of Highway 99N, south of Concord east of Jacobs (Hansen Z 74-6) Letter was received from Robert Moul ton, attorney representing Paul. Hansen, requesting reconsideration of decision I denying rezoning of the property adjacent to lED development west of Highway 99N. The request was brought at this time because Fasano requirements preclude contact with Council members individually to ask initiation of reconsideration. Reconsideration was requested because of the length of time before another petition can be presented on this rezoning. - Councilman Williams referred to his previous comments that denial of the zone chapge was wrong in terms of best interest of the city but he_felt denial an obligation under Fasano requirements. He said if there was any new information that would permit rezoning within th e context of those requirements he would be supportive of the change. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the Council reconsider the rezoning question and that the request be placed on the' next committee-of- the-whole agenda for consideration. Councilwoman Beal felt there should be a review of the previous decision if new informa- tion was available. Councilman Wood had no opposition to rescheduling the issue but asked the basis for the motion and reasons for reconsideration. Councilman Williams explained that in his mind there had not been adequate demonstration of public need for rezoning the property Dor commercial uses. Without having seen the letter requesting reconsidera- tion, he felt if there was new information which would demonstrate that need it should be considered. Placing it on a committee-of-the-whole agenda would ,give the opportunity for discussion. Councilman Murray expressed no opposition to the motion but noted there was nothing to support it. Mayor Anderson interpreted the motion as one which would allow further dis- cussion to decide whether formal reconsideration should take place. e Councilwoman Campbell wondered whether the Planning Commission would have the .?ame informa- tion that would be presented to the Council. Mayor Anderson replied that that also would be brought out in full discussion of the request. Vote was taken on the motion place the item on committee agenda. Motion carried unanimously. II - Public Hearings A. Realignment of Ward Boundaries jWard Boundaries - Continuation of Council Discussion of Realignment of Ward Boundaries ,and Increase in Number of Wards from 4 to 8 ,New suggested ward boundaries were presented in map form by Bill Sugaya of the Planning iDepartment. Mrs. Campbell voiced satisfaction with the new map, saying most of the problems have been resolved. Mr. Keller had no objections to the new plan. Mrs. Beal ffelt the revised division was much better, although it still divided the University :district down the middle. - Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the Council go on recor~ favoring adoption of the ward boundary scheme and placing it on the agenda for May 6 for ,a public hearing. I Mrs. Be:iil said "she" would be fo;'c~ri;; 'vo-t;-agiin-~t-.iti);Cause'=rt. Ci1.'Vid;;ii-the u~~ity~- !Mrs. Campbell said that Mrs. Beal is now inheriting all of Amazon housing and,(aining , ta tremendous number of students. Mrs. Beal added her ward would not, however, include . the dorm students. Mr. Anderson said he feels the University and City are as one community and that the residents of the city, whoever, are still residents regardle~s i where they live. To attempt to form political blocks within the city would be' indeed'-'....\! unfortunate. One problem in many cities is that populations have been polarized. The i more students are assimilated into the community the better it is. Mrs. Beal thought the new system was designed to make Council more responsive to a certain group and did,' I not feel dividing the University accomplished that pu~pose. , - , "2..@=, Comm members present 4//24/74 ..------------fu b Hrn g -.---.-.-.------- 5/6/74 - 1 Vote was taken on the motion, which carried, all council voting aye except Mrs. Bea~ voting no. Maps of proposed new ward boundaries were previously distributed to Council members. The proposal provides for eight wards, one councilman to be elected from each ward. Each one of four Eugene Water & Electric Board members will be elected from two wards with the fifth to be elected from the city at large. Each Council and EWEB member now serving would continue to the end of the term for which elected. Manager explained that effort was made in redrawing the boundaries to equalize the number of persons in each ~ard re- presented by each councilman. Although there was a spread of some 12,000 to 13,000 people between the lowest and highest numbers represented, the proposed realignment is considered acceptable :,." i' Public hearing was opened. . John Tiffany, president of EWEB, reported that the Board had discussed the proposed changes and felt the proposal would give each Board member a better district to represent. He urged the Council to proceed with necessary action to make the new wards effective as soon as possible. John Massaglia, 117 West 13th Avenue, opposed the new alignment, primarily because of the way the lines were drawn. He felt that hav1ng no two councilmen from the same ward looked to the Council's self-interest rather than-the people's, particularly referring to the University and Skinners Butte areas. He felt better representation could be achieved by making a cohesive unit of the University area and of the "inner city" area. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony. Council Bill No. 525 - Amending Sections 2.960, 2.970, and 2.180 and adding Section 2.962 to the City Code re: Wards and elections was read by title and number only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be con- sidered at this time. : Councilwoman Beal indicated she would,vote for second reading so as not to delay passage and cause concern for those wishing to file for office. She said, however, she would vote against final passage. Councilman Murray said he felt there was misrepresentation of what the ward redistricting was about. He explained the difficulty in drawing lines because census tracts from which information was taken did not coincide with precinct lines. He said the charge that the University ward existed was not correct. The existing ward containing University popula- tion also contained other areas. One of the new wards, Mr. Murray felt, had a higher per- centage of University people than the old one, so really that one could be termed a "co- hesive University ward." He continued that the new Ward 7 would do a better job for repre- s6ntation of the central city and elderly population than the present alignment. He pointed ~ out that the University population, spread throughout the city as it was, would not lend ~ itself to cohesiveness. And that probably could be counted an advantage to the entire com- munity. Mr. Murray explained that the major reason for drawing lines in the manner pre- sented was because the Willakenzie area was too large for one ward and too small for two, so parts of the rest of the city had to be added to it. Any other plan would be disastrous so far as equalization of representation was concerned, -he said, and this one deserved to be adopted with all expediency. Councilwoman Beal did not disagree, recognlzlng the difficulty of drawing new lines. '~But she regretted removal from her pres'ent ward of the area around the University itself. She said she had hoped that in time a University student or someone who was an integral member of that particular community would seek a seat on the Council, thereby adding new dimensions to the thinking. In no way would she be convinced, she saidl, that the new alignment did not "tear up the University." She maintained that a great majority of the students lived within a mile of the campus. She recognized the efforts of the committee working on the new boundaries and that there was no consensus in thinking against the University, but she said she did not like the results and would therefore vote against it. Councilwoman Campbell said she had no objections to the proposed plan; any objections she had were corrected in redrawing the lines and she had had no opinions expressed from the pub lic . Councilman Wood commented that each councilman would be representing some portion of the University population because of its dispersal throughout the community. - Vote was taken on motion for_~_ec~,md J;'eading. An,_~qtlnc{l )nem1;>~rs;-,present ~o.~ing aye, thed,bill was, re,ad -th,e~se~ond {rme by counc-[i bill number only.'-,-- '-,,=~ \2~ 5/6/74 - 2 / Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the council bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All Council members present 'voting aye, except Mrs. Beal voting no, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17051. ~, ~... Resolution No. 2276 - Establishing eightwards in the city for purposes of election, and repealing Resolution No. 2022, was read by number and title. Manager explained that the ordinance and resolution effecting the change would not affect terms of incumbents. However, people wishing to file for positions for which office would be taken January 1, 1975 would be able to follow the new plan. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye, except Mrs. Beal voting no. .' B. Service Charges - Fee Schedule e ,r Service Charges - Fee Schedule - The Budget Committee recommended adoption of service fees proposed by staff in Part I of Revenue Study, previously distrlbu~ed to Cp~ncil. Request was received from Associated General Contractors, supported by the Eugene- . Springfield Home Builders and Southwestern Oregon Chapter of AIA, for appointment of a study committee, to include their representatives, to review planning depart- ment fees recommended in the Revenue Study (pp.16-1B). The purpose of the committee would be to determine from their viewpoint the basis on which the fee recommenda- tions were made and bring recdmmendations on whether the proposed fees were appropriate. Manager explained that the proposed fee schedule, if adopted, would return about $125,000 a year to the ,city, and that the planning department portion would amount to about $60,000 of that total, assuming the volume of work continues as projected. He said it would seem those industries presenting the request were entitled to know how the proposed fees were calculated and given the opportunity to present their viewpoint to the Council. Initiation of whatever fee increases were to be adopted, he said, should proceed as quickly as possible because of need for firm figures in budget calculations. Manag~!)noted receipt of an updated petition presented by Frank Bonson for "... investi'ga tion of the money expendi tures for the Ci ty planning department of the ci ~y of Eugene." e John Boyer, Associated General Contractors, said their requt:;st was not intended to start a "witch hunt," rather they were interested in knowing who would pay the fees. He said they would like to have an opportunity to review the averaging of costs and 'discuss the assignment of charges to every builder. 'Lloyd Bond, 1637 Oak Street, speaking for the Southwestern Oregon Chapter of AIA, and Bill Briot, Eugene~Springfield Home Builders, supPorted the AGC request, saying a very thorough study was necessary. Mr. Briot had a prepared statement which at Mayor Anderson's suggestion was to be mailed to Council members prior to the May 6 Council meeting. Annabel Kitzhaber,' president 'of the League of Women Voters, wondered how much tim~ a study would consume, stating it seemed important that the proposed fee scheduled be adopted soon. Frank Bonson, designer, called attention to signatures on the petition he previously presented and -said they represented people who had been instrumental in keeping d~velopment costs down. He said the peti tioners fel t the proposed study. did not go, r;.' "" "" -. -- --"-. ------- .-.,..- -.... - ----.. ,- ". ------ ,far t:i!nough. They were'concerned because of the increase in expenditures and staff \ ~in the planning department over recent years. Mr. Bonson said any increase in ;fees would ha~e to be passed on to the consumer. He felt a study of where expendi- {tures were be~ng made would help all those concerned with planning activities. :Miles Kontich, 3355 Donald Street, zoning and codes chairman of the Home Builders ;Association, thought the question one of how much of the proposed increase should ,be an obligation of the consumer and how much an obligation of the general public. '- ! Mayor Anderson referred to the peti tion presented by Mr. Bonson and said it was ; not specific enough since it asked only for an investigation of the planning de- i partment and indicated no course of investigation. He said the budgeting process covered this type of action on an annual basis, and that whether a study of plan- ning activities was justified was a matter for Council decision. Mr. Bonson re- plied that the petitioners directed the request to the Council with the idea that ! the Council would direct it to the proper committee for action. , : Councilwoman Campbell explained that the revenue study was initiated by the Budget ~Co~ttee because of the need for new sources of revenue; it did not come as the result of s'taff action. She noted the number of seI'Vices subsidized by city funds, land said the study revealed that actual costs in thE! plannipg department were sub- ~- ,~o 5/6/74 - 3 sidized by about-$60;OOO~She-thought the request for investigation of planning expenditures was an issue different from that covered by the request from the AGC for appointment of a committee, which was 'verified by Mr. Boyer. :Councilman Keller supported the AGC request, saying he felt the industry people should have a better understanding of the proposed fee schedule especially in view of the wide range in some instances between the present fees and those proposed.' ~. ICouncilman Hershner wondered whether tabulations of proposed fees had been made (available to the AGC. He agreed with Mr. Keller's position, but thought if the :AGC had the tabulations and information used in developing the figures a pub~ic 'hearing would provide the same opportunity for input that a subcommittee would : provide. I Councilman Murray preferred proceeding with public hearing on the fee schedule with ; the idea that if testimony were presented to justify appointment of a committee for further study it could be done at that time. He felt that although it was un- fortunate costs would be passed on to the consumer, that seemed fairer than their being absorbed by the general public. Councilwoman Beal was uncertain about what was sought by the AGC in the study re- quested. She explained the cost accounting study was prepared by the finance de- partment on services performed by the planning department and said that any other matters concerning the planning department were a matter of city policy developed over a period of years as planriliig became more important to -tne--entTre Ci ty .-"'----- Mr. Boyer said they were not interested in amounts but in theory; there were some ... facets they Objected to on which they would like an opportunity to present their ~ views. 'He said they felt a committee representing all segments - planners, pUblic, contractors, builders, architects - could provide the requested review. Manager explained that the Revenue Study, prepared at request of the Budget Committee covered fees for various activities and services carried on by city departments. The' Budget Comm~ttee recommended adoption of fee increases proposed by the study. Question about plannlng fees was raised by people in the building industry who were under the im- pression that the new planning fee schedule had been proposed by the Planning Commission. It was noted that the Budget Committee recommended the increase in planning fees.' The Planning Commission did consider the rate increases, however" and recommended that the code be amende~ to allow f~e changes by resolution of the Council 'so that future changes could be made wlthout amendlng the code each time (included in official report yet to come to the Council) . Public hearing was opened. Betty Niven, chairman of Joint Housing Committee, distributed to Council members outline of her remarks with regard to concerns about increase in cost of housing attributed in many in- stances to governmental action. She felt the Council should be aware that in talking of passing on. cost of.i~c:eas~d fees it was passed to the consumer. That the developer, al- though paYlng the lnltlal lncrease, would eventually regain that through increase of the various elements to the buyer. She cited the ratio of $500 additional income per thousand ~ollar incre~se in housing cost necessary to permit purchase and said incomes were not rising ln that fashlon. She read from several publications to stress the concern with increased cost of housing. Mrs. Niven continued tha~ the kinds of fees proposed by the study presented problems because they were "flat rate" and had no relationship to services demanded - they would apply the same to an $80,000 house as to a small rental unit. She noted also that when ~~ W'c I~I 5/6/7.4 '- 4 . the fees were added into the mortgage cost they became roughly two-thirds more than could be paid directly. She directed the Council's attention to a table of increased interest rates attached to the outline and said it was designed to demonstrate the advantage of Bancrofting at reduced rates over a shorter priod of time than being absorbed into a mortgage paid over a longer period of time at a higher rate. Mrs. Niven recognized the providion for CIR housing in the proposed schedule but said there was not very much con- struction going into that type of housing. So it would appear there could be help,in eq~alizing costs to the advantage of lower-income households. She suggested possibility of limiting PUDs to a value equal to 80% of the average value for the year prior, noting that cost of single-family homes rose 18% in the last year. She said she was calling these things to the Council's attention, urging them to look for a way of rebating fees at some point, perhaps when building permits were issued, to help reduce the cost for people trying to build for low-income households. Lael Braymer, 2545 West 23rd Avenue, read a prepared statement from the League of Women, Voters, urging that revision 'of planning fees more nearly reflected the cost to the-city for services delivered, and that those b~nefiting from the services should pay the cost rather than its being an obligation of the general public. John Boyer, Associated General Contractors, reported their people had met with staff as requested in committee, He explained their request for creation of a study committee was to bring out details about which they were concerned - the effect of limiting cost of planning to those contractors building inside the city, how construction cost wo~ld be passed on, cost of appeals, PUD,fees, etc. 'e Speaking to those concerns were Stu Burge, Route 2, Box 250A; Lloyd Bond, architect and planner, 1637 Oak Street; Bill Briot, Eugene-Springfield Home Builders, 308 East 50th Avenue. Mr. Burge said the increased cost of planning was the result of attempt by developers to propose larger, more refined, and more comprehensive developments and the active part played in the planning process by concerned individuals, neighborhood groups, ,and the, com- munity as a whole. He felt the tax base should subsidize the planning effot because the citizenry as a whole drived the benefit. If the developer was to be considered the sole beneficiary, then the costs would have to be passed on to the consumer. He recognized the problem of finding additional revenues to meet the costs of growth but felt it would be, an easier task with strong support which could be gained from referring the fees to a . small, workable committee for refinement of a proper procedure for assessment of propot,'- ti~nately fair charge both to the applicant and to the community.' e Mr. Bond felt a committee study of the fees might develop methods for streamlining or im- proving planning services, thereby expediting processing of applications and reducing staff. He noted the method used in establishing the proposed fees - reviewing all staff costs . dur~ng the past year on various matters pass through the planning department. This would inc~ude time spent on appeals, either by the proponent or opponent to a particular action, the ~cost of which he felt should be borne by the appellant. Projects on which there were no appeals' should not be penalized by those on which decisions were appealed. He urged further study before adoption of the fees, claiming the planning process was becoming too costiy, particularly in PUD processing, for the small developer to absorb. Mr. Briot called attention to the increasing cost of construction under PUD regulations and cited fees in Eugene compared ,to those in other cities in Oregon. The Association, he said, felt that although construction under planned unit development procedures was of benefit to the community as a whole the cost was becoming prohibitive - as much as $8,575 in fees on a large PUD of 30 a~res containing 180 units. He said the proposed increase was considerably higher than necessary and would discourage use of PUD procedures,. He supported the recom- mendation of the AGC for further studies before action was taken. Mr. Boyer commented that builders having to pay an unfair amount of development costs in fees and the increasing restrictions placed on the builders would call for measurement of productivity of the planning department. He suggested making professional planners, both private and public, a part of the suggested study committee which could determine where the costs should fall. He noted the need for quick action because of budget concerns and said the industry people were ready to give the matter consideration with planning depart- ment people. e Darrell Smith, 250 Country Club Road, chairman of a committee appointe~ by the Southwest Oregon Chapter of AlA to look into the proposed fees, said the AlA position was that there was a need for increased planning department fees, but they were concerned that in some in- stances the fees proposed were excessive. They supported the AGC request for creation of a subcommittee to review the proposal. Frank Bonson, 1677 Country Club Road, planner and designer, agreed that a study committee review could benefit all - planning staff, taxpayers, and developers. He referred to peti- tion he previously presented asking for a review of planning expenditures. He also cited statistics indicating increase in planning staff and expenditures over the past nine years and said that the PUD procedure accounted for a good portion of it. He supported estab- ~ \~2 5/6/74 - 5 ' lishment of the study committee, saying a review could possibly suggest ways for saving time and money in the planning department's work. He expressed the opinion that the PUD procedures were far more restrictive than originally intended and that the registered professionals required in that type of development should be allowed a free rein. - Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony presented. Manager discounted the impression that the proposed fee increase would fund the entire planning function. He said it would produce about $60,000 whereas the estimated budget for the 1974-75 planning work was $280,000. He felt it should be understood that the planning process also included cost of public works, parks, and legal departments' review of complicated development applications. He said becuase of the question raised in his mind about the portion of the planning budget which should be supported by public funds he would not be reluctant to postpone consideration of the portion of the revenue study having to do with planning fees for review by a subcommittee made up of city staff, Council members, and industry. It seemed a legitimate question, he said, about benefits from certain types of planning applications on which there should be consensus. Councilman Keller asked for a cost figure on appeals handled by the planning department, and a comparison with county fees. It was brought out that there was no breakdown between original applications and appeals filed. And that the information presented had to do with PUDs only so could not be compared with county fees. Councilman Wood felt there was not time available at this meeting to discuss details and favored creation of a subcommittee. He moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt that portion jii of the fee schedule change not relating to planning, and that the planning department fee .., changes be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor and returned to the Council with recommendations. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye, except Mrs. Campbell voting no. C. Rezoning 1. Northeast corner of Laurelhurst and Royal west of Belt Line - From RA to RA-SR (Rice 2 74-9) Planning Commission recommended April 2, 1974. Copies of staff notes, maps, and minutes of that meeting were previously distributed to Council member~. Council members declared no ex parte contacts or other reason for abstention from voting. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Council Bill No. 526 - Rezoning to RA-SR area at northest corner of Laurelhurst and Royal west of Belt Line was read by council bill number and title only, there being no council member present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the findings supporting the rezoning as tit set forth in Planning Commission minutes and staff notes of April 2, 1974 be adopted' . by reference thereto; that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council; and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17052. 2. Area west of Danebo approximately 1320 feet south of Royal - From AG to RA-PD (Pitchford 2-74-8) Planning Commission recommended on April2, 1974. Copies of staff notes, maps, and minutes of that meeting were previously distributed to Council members. Council members declared no ex parte contacts or other reason for abstention from voting. Public hearing was 'held with no testimony presented. Council Bill No. 527 - Rezoning to RA-PD area west of Danebo approximately 1320 feet south of Royal was read by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. tit Mr. Williams moved seconded by, Mr. Keller that findings supporting the rezoning'as set forth in Planning Commission minutes and staff notes of April 2, 1974 be adopted by reference thereto; and that the bill be held pending final approval of planned unit de- velopment. Motion carried unanimously, all councilmen present voting aye. \~3 5/6/74 - 6 ~ ~ . e . ~ L_ D. 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" . , , , . , . . . . . $ 47,981. 00, . . . , . . . . , . $39, 710,00 Shur-Hay Contl:actor,s, Inc;.".. I"" ..."."., $ 48,919;(10 , (71,-75 Budg,,~) COHPLETION DATE: Augl!~ t ~ I '1974 )T.:J:.~ '1 f:;:\}EF'..: 's:-....I:rlth(; ~rca bcnleen Fillmore Street "'.:1 .JdruS<JI' Strc:ct from A:11I\?0!1 Chflnne.~ cc' 23th AvenuG (85~) 1,__wu~i~h Construction Opq\Pany,.,.."",:,...... $~70, 378,. ~O. . . . . , . . . . . ., . . . . , . . . . . , . , . q, , I . . . . . I , , , . . . . , . , . . . . . . . ,$?70, 378. 3Q. , . . . . . , . . $3:)6, :)~O, qq __~. ;)e.vareaux & Pratt, r!1C,.',........".".....,,$~94,279.10 ' 3, Cas:ade Ditchj,ng COj1lpany"...,..........,.., ,$39',950.92 ;" Kemcth R. \>o'st:\.c" Ccmstructirm COlli)'l\J1Y'" I" $673, 7~4. iO, 5. Hillis Hechani,ca1...,......,....,..........!. $730,286.00 6. 11~r3h~1l Assoc,1ated Con~rac~pr~."....",..,,$7S7,119;10 I., Sal-'''!\ Silnd & C:raye1 Co.,,,..........,..,..,..$773,321.00 <' COMPLETION DAT!;: Novej1lbar 4, ~974 ..._.~ ....~ .-. -1"'1'-"'- ""!.R__..,~_"""!I""I"!_ ..r.----~"""!---i"f""--"".,.---,,--1"'l~t"""!~~l"'I':'I'''T''!"''---~--....--..l''!Il''"'"'''-...1'!'''''''r.'l!:l~-"'''''''l'l'ro:--'''''-'''''''-''!'''--'''!''''I''''''-''''"",!l''"-'''--I''''I''''l''''''''''I'''--'''''l'''''-- ----....----~.,.--_""'~_ -...-T'"''''I"-....~_ -'!"'---~-~:"'f--"""!"....- 'i I \ PA'.':,;':;: :irBBBl,'Ulmorp. S~rea~ ft-q!ll 24th AVallHII to 250 feet ;:corth (968) BASIC ALTERNATE 1.. \V11dish Cop,sttuctioll Company.,.."... ,..$6,252.8Q., .$5,803.10.....!, "..... .Pa,v.., .'.. .$1~!~5- F.P.,...,.,.",..,.",...O .. ! j" c,,, Eug'me Sand ~ Gravel Company.,.,...... .$6,730,55.. .$6,103.52 c,/; Sh"oo-I-Iay Cont~actor6, I"c.......,.... ..$6,819.95,. .$6,176.15 ' Ii",:,. Denge Paving, Inc,;,..'......,..........$7.356.94...No Bid I; s. D,v"reaux & Pra~ Inc:.............. ..$8,336.35. ..No Bid, ~ '" COMPLETION DATE: 'July 15, 1974 l~=~,~~~~~~~~~~~~~e=~~~~===~~~c=~L~:-=~=~~r.~~~~~~~~,~~~~~~===~~~~~~~~~"~~~~~s.~w_____.~~=~~~~______""'~_~__~~___~~~~~~~~~~~;~===:~_~==~~__~___~_____ Puld:iit ,Works Director reviewed the bids. was :recommended. Award of contract to low bidder on eac project Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mr. Williams moved s,econded by Mr. Keller to award contracts to the low bidder on each project. Courr~ilwoman Beal asked from what source funds would be provided for the difference be- tw~eh the budgeted amount ($536,000) and the bid amount ($570,378) for the Fillmore/ 'Jeff~rson storm sewer (Item 5). Public Works Director explained that elements of the 'proj~ct amounting to about $34,000 would probably be deleted by change order. There was no objection to inclusion of that deletion in the motion if Council desired. Manager explained that bringing bids to the Council was for authorization to sign contracts on the low bids. Because ofconstatly changing conditions in the course of construction, change orders were issued when necessary to keep costs within the contract award. Mayor Anderson questioned the wide range between the low bid and next low bid ($116,863 _ $177,673) on Item 1 - Gilham/Coburg sanitary sewer. Public Works Director noted the engineer's estimate of $105,700 and could say only that it might be because there were different people assessing the same project. Manager added that the contractor - Cascade Ditching Company - was new to the business. Rollcall vote was taken on the motion to award to the low bidder on each project. Motion carried pnanimously. \~~ 5/6/74 - 7 E. Abatement ~ 2420 University Street (Brandt) Copies of report from the building division of Public Works Department were previously distributed to Council members. Manager reviewed the report indicating the deteriorated condition of the building at 2420 University Street in the ownership of John Brandt. Notices were given Mr. Brandt whose written response was read indicating no objection to proceeding with the abatement. '. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Resolution No. 2277 - Authorizing abatement, 2420 University Street, was submitted and read by number and title. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. II - Items acted upon with one motion after discussion of individual items if requested. . Previously discussed in committee on April 24, 1974 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Councll members Williams, Hershner, Beal, Campbell, Keller, Murray, and Wood) and on May 1, 1974 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Williams, Hershner, Beal, Campbell, Keller, Murray, and Wood). Minutes of those meetings are printed below in italics. - '-.. -.'~.---- ... '. -" Mass" Transi t Bill - Mayor Anderson pointed out th~-'C'O~n'cil A. ,providing for highway revenues to be used for mass transit helpful, he added, since the campaign is moving forward at would endorse ballot measure No.2. He thinks the Council :as supporting legislation enabling it to be on the ballot. has endorsed the program purposes. It would be this time, if the Council members are all on record . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that the Council endorse Ballot Measure No. 2 and recommend to the citizens of Eugene that they affirmatively support it at the election. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. Comm 4/24/74 Approve \, '--- _ _.___~....-'_~ .,.,.':~"j.i,.; B.!Assessment Deferral Policy in Hardship Cases. ReportoT"Co'uncilSubcommittee"'; This :report was presented a month or so ago. Questions were raised then, and a subcommittee ,was appointed to revie~ the questions and come back with a report. , Mr. Murray was ~chairman of that subcommittee~ He said that Page 16 contains a list of recommendations imade by staff. Nos. 1 and 5 were particularly discussed~ He said he met with Mr. Keller: and McDonald and determined that the recommendations, with the exception of 1 and 5, were' satisfactory as printed. On recommendation 1, a change was suggested that the applicability should begin at 62 and older rather than not having any age restriction. The reason was that it was the opinion of the majority of. the committee that, when this iprogram was originally discussed and the fund set aside, it was the intention of the 'Budget Committee and City Council to create it for the advantage of senior citizens, (that it should continue that way, at least in the initial stages. tit On Recommendation 5, 5% was changed to 3% as an interest rate on the deferred principal. :As an example, starting with an assessment of $1,333 at 5%, it would !:JUild up to $2,338 ,after 15 years. At 3%., in the same period of time, it would amount to $1-,933, so there would be a savings to the individual taxpayer of roughly $400 over that period of time. The intent was to allow the city a chance to recapture some of its costs and yet not create such an interest rate that it would work against the intent of the program. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the Council adopt the Finance Department recommendations as listed on Page 16 with the changes outlined. Comm 4/24/74, Approvei ,Mr. Williams wondered what rate of interest the city now has to pay on tax-exempt : warrants. Finance Director answered 6.25. Mr. Williams said his concern was that he ;did not want to see Eugene make money on the assessment deferral program. At the 3% :interest level, the city would appear to "be losing money because money is being loaned :to people at half of what the money costs t~~.City. He was concerned with the intent ;of the d~ferral program and the impact of city subsidization of interest. The intent from the Joint Housing Committee was that the Committee did not want to drive the elderly :from their homes because of the costs of assessment; as long as interest is deferred~ it would not have the impact of driving anyone away. Saying the city is going to subsidize the interest rate is saying the people of Eugene as a whole have an obligation to 411 ,subsidize the estate of the elderly. He is not sure that is the purpose of the program. -v ;It might also change what is available to be left to the heirs. Mi. Hershner said he ,-._-.'.'-' ...--".... "_. '. '0__'-' _ ." ....._.... _ .___~-.~_ _ ___~---.._.~ , shared these feelings. He stated it is a benefit to the property owner and that the \ interest rate should not be a service charge but rather a true cost of money. Mr. :Murray said this program has been set up in other cities and has been laudable. It seems that, when a significant interest rate is attached, the program does not work ; too well. It should encourage people to make use of it: by providing the right ki,nd \"35 5/6/74 - 8 -- of conditions. Mrs. Beal said she agreed with Mr. Murray. When $100,000 is going. into this program to keep the elderly in their homes, money on,which interest is not being paid, why charge the elderly inte;est. Mr. McDonald disagreed with Mr. Murray land Mr. Hershner. He said that, when people have bo~ght a home and have it paid for and, are ona fixed income, they sho~ld not be charged because the city changes and incurs ,1, an assessment. Mr. Keller said the intent was to receive back some funds with which to operate the account. The feeling was, too, that, older people have pride in what they do and would ,not object to a minimal rate. He hoped that the Council would support' , the program as presented. Mr. Wood_questioned the $20,000 limit on assets in addition ! to the value of the home. Shirley Swenson of the Finance Department referred to the 'prqgram in Boulder, Colorado, saying that that program was not being widely used because ,the $15,000 limit was too low. $20,000 was felt to be a more reasonable figure. In answer to Mrs. Campbell, Ms. Swenson said the $100,000 appropriation figure should be more than sufficient to cover the cost of the program. ,Some feeling was expressed that the $20,000 asset limitation figure was too high. Mr. Murray said he did not agree that $20,000 is a lot by today's standards. Mrs. Beal pointed out that the original idea was that~ since the cash is allocated for this program, the interest should be written off. She expressed her acceptance of the 3% ,rate, however. Manager said the quantity of uses of this fund will be small as compared ito the total program of improvement and that, if the level of interest proves to be ; too low, there is no reason why a change cannot be made. It seems the program should be ;.tried on anexperiinental basis at least. Mr. Murray added that eligibility standards ,would be reassessed after two years. . i :1 Vote was taken on the motion which carried, all councilmen present voting ,~,ye except, Hershner voti.,ng no. C.Central Eugene Parking Program - ERA was present to review the parking program. Manager, said the program seems to have answered the No.1 C011cern which was to provide short-ter~' free parking for people's needs supported by those having occupations in the area. The City is in the process of filing with the DEQ the environmental impact statement for the ;~ntire downtown program so that the DEQ can view the total picture as projected. Mr. [Hunt said the parking objectives included applying C'-2 parking standards to downtown, lproviding consolidated parking and good facili~ies for the general public. In showing maps of the parking facilities available in the downtown area in 1967 and in 1974, not much difference appeared between the two. - Bob Thomas said a consultant was hired to help analyze the needs. The first thing he did was inventory the existing supply of parking. He came up with 2600 parking spaces, about half of C-2 requirements. (5600 is felt necessary for C-2). He then looked at demand figures and broke those down to short-term patrons, clients, long-term employees, etc. - also, businessmen who, when visiting clients,'need ready parking close to the clients' offices. The "now demand" is 70% of what C-2 requires, indicating that the long-term employee need of 1300 spaces is not being met. The urban design consultants also have been considering what to do with the Mass Transit Central Transit Station. The recommendation was the Willamette Street area, between 7 and 8th, on a half-block wide area. TWo factors were involved in the decision: Convenience for transferring and keeping the transit station close to the'core. . I,Traffic Engineer said it appears the parking program has been very effective, especially ,in terms of client-customer types of businesses. The9 cost is running around $220,000 :a year to provide the free spaces. An important factor at this stage is how to handle Idemands for long-term parking. For example, he has a request from the developers of :the South Park and the Citizens Bank Building to gua,rantee business parking spaces in ithe overpark. The concern of the developer is that, to attract prospective tenants, iit is necessary to give them a guarantee of available parking. It may become necessary to transfer other persons using the overpark to different lots. In order to proceed :withredevelopment, it is necessary to fulfill business parking needs for people wanting ;to'lease commercial space. ERA director said formulating these plans is the next step. !They have set out the goals and concepts are being developed. In the first part of :June, they will present abbreviated sketches and hope to bring task force recommendations,: ioutlining advantages and disadvantages, and make a decision at that time as to moving i~head. The staff feels strongly that a parking structure south of 8th is needed which iwould serve that general area plus relieve the 'lOth & Oak structure. I 'Manager stated that, at the beginning, the one goal was to cement a strong downtown iarea through a renewal project. Since that time another strong goal has been developed, !to find alternate methods of transportation that would give a more equal modal split '---,,_, ........ - __ ....... _h ... .... l .n_ _........u___ and reduce the ~eliance on the auto. The interesting development is that, in the eyes ~ of the consultants and DEQ"a strong downtown is a very essential part of a strong mass transit program because the alternative is the scatterization of downtown activities ' to peripheral areas, increasing the..,need for auto transportation rather than making it . , possible for,people to use mass transit and get their ~ctivities efficiently' accomplished.: . -'~---"_'_"'_---_'__'_--~--,,""----.._----_._~.,._- -.. - --.-_. :;--,--- ,..._._,..._.,-~- -~ -"'-~~---'-'--"-_.-.--."'-'-~~''''-------~ \ 'I , I I 1 I 13Co 5/6/74 - 9 , To have a strong downtown,' it 1.S necessary to provide for both' autoandmass-transIf. ; Automobile accommodation for business-type people must be provided in order to have : tenants for redeveloped space. DEQ staff people expressed conviction that Eugene's I effort to review the environmental impact of the total parking program rather than on I a piece-by-piece basis would give a better opportunity to assess impact. They also , feel Eugene has the advantage of having control of the majority of the downtown parking, permitting the planning of an overall program and adjusting it as other modes of transportation increase or decrease. . 'Council reaction is desired on the proposal to assign long-term parking spaces where the need arises, taking the position that the city has a stake in providing these spaces, and therefore should parcel them out at least on a short-term basis until 'further parking facilities are available to meet the need~-- '--..........-... ....~ IMr. Murray qu~stioned the development of more employee parking - would it be designated (as that, would there be a charge, etc. He was advised that these kinds of questions !are being addressed at present. In answer to Mr. Keller, ERA director said the south of BtE structure ideally would ' 'combine the transit structure and some parking also. ~Tne need, plus how the building ,/ iwould look and fit into the overaJ.J picture, all will be taken into consideration. Mr. ; Hershner asked about the plan to move people out of the overpark - will a survey be _,taken - and then who makes the determination as to who is moved. . i "i ! Traffic Engineer said they would first have to know who, where, why, etc. That- ,information will be available prior to the Citizens Bank Building completion. , , .} Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner'that the council go on record as supporting the plan for development of downtown parking recognizing the necessity of an allocation program of parking within the overpark until such time as additional facilities are brought on line and to encourage those facilities as soon as possible. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. . Cpmm ,4/24/74 Approve iMayor Anderson stated Eugene is well on its way to developing one of the outstanding 'Central Business Districts in the country and thanked everyone for their fine efforts. :(":,\,,,,"',-- '". "" .,. ",' ',' , ',.. ',~"'~' 'i " ,....-,.. ",','" ,,--. . ,..-,,.. '------', _...,'_""......,.,,',.. ,_,_ ,',' .,,' : '., '..._ ,.... D. ,Le'fte'x"from Lane County Community Health Advisory Committee Requesting Mandatory Rabies 'Shots as a Condition of Issuance of Dog Licenses ; Dr. White from the County was present to answer questions. Mr. Williams wondered if the City needed an amendment, since it is part of the County. He was told that, in the county, the county ordinance applies; in the city, the city ordinance applies. The new ,county ordinance becomes operable July 1. Assistant City Manager said admini~trative :issues need to be resolved before Council takes action - matters such-as cost, who bears them, working arrangements, etc. The County staff is working on it and the city is participating and supporting what they are attempting to do. Dr. White urged Council to take action and support the ordinance requiring immunization for dogs ,before a license is issued. . :Dr. White explained that the chief problem in'rabies exists in wildlife - bats, skunks and foxes. The only domestic animal they can handle is the dog. A cat is not a domestic ;animal - no one legally owns a cat, and they have no authority to change this legislation.' iHe added a rabies shot is' effec.tive 9E-.-dC!y 30 and,lasts for 3 years._ ..After therec;:ent ;problem with a rabid dog, 17,000 animals were immdnized. Mrs. Campbell asked about treduced r<?-tes for low-income persons. Dr. White said the vete:dnarians have been ,running clinics. .. ,Assistant City Manager gave some explanation on the present system. The county !takes care of licensing. The county accepted responsibility for dog control enforcement lon the condition that the city would guarantee that the costs of enforcing within the , 'city were paid for by the revenues from licensing city dog~, plus court costs. They !have not been doing that, and the city has been paying general fund monies to make up ,~the difference between revenues from licensing and court and the cost of three dog :control officers assigned to the City of Eugene. Negotiations are presently being : conducted. Mr. ,Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that the Council go on record iComm _ supporting the program and giving staff the directive to attempt to work 4/24/74 ~ with the county and see that an equitable system that fairly represents the Approve public health aspect of this is developed. Vote was taken on the motion which ' carried, all members present voting aye. \~1 5/6/74 - 10 E.: Park Purchase - Exercising of options was recomme11ded on the three parcels - the Boss . property, the Berntzen property and the Tucker property. . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that the council authorize staff to exercise options and purchase the property. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. C6inm 4/24/74 Approve F. Sale of Land to Sacred Heart Hospital - Manager read the offer from the hospital to purchase the parcel of land at the northwest corner of 13th and Alder Streets. Staff : recommends the exercising of the offer. The prop€!rty is now being used on a rental : basis for patron parking. Mr. Williams asked if the city is legally authorized to : sell land on the basis of a single offer or if bids are to be invited. Manager answered , that occasionally land is sold to those people who appear to be the logical owner. Mr. Keller assumed the hospital would continue to use it as parking. Manager said Comm present plans would keep it as parking area; but that is not a, condition of sale. 4/24/~4 Approve Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that the City authorize the sale. ! Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. ! G. ,Transient Room Tax Allocation Guidelines Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to accept the guidelines. carried, all council members present voting aye. Motion e i ./ The Room Tax Committee also recommended denial of the Triple H Ranch School request! for 'funds. ; Comm ~!;24/74 fipprove aye. as lamended ,'.... --t....__~~. Mr. Wood moved seconded recommendation. Motion by Mr. Williams to uphold the committee's carz:i~d, all .c!!,uncil m~I?hers_ p~_=sent voting 'r'~ ....- \ ,'.\ , .i;;\,~ : l ~___. Councilman Williams objected to the wording "...recommendations will appear on the agenda of the Committee-of-the-whole';"..." He didn't think it appropriate for the Allocation Committee in its guidelines to state when an item would appear on the Council's agenda. Manager suggested adoption of the guidelines with the understanding the wording would be changed to more appropriately reflect process by which an Allocation Committee recommenda- tion wOtlld be referred to the Council. Council agreed to that procedure. H. /Improvement Petitions - Petitions were presented. J':or Somerset Hills II and within 1160 feet of the boundaries thereof; and sanitary sewer on Calvin from Dulles to Inorth to T.L. 1600. Acceptance was recommended on both. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to accept the petitions. -. ___gt~~:r:!i,~,d, all council members present voting aye. '-'~ ..._...... ____~ '4_""-_''''__'_ 4'___ __-;:-,.. r.....~ ..__..__-_._ ._.. _._'___.___;__~_._;,_,,_,...~__~_~.,~.. I Comm 4124/74 Ajprove Motion ! ! . ."!'" .~~~ . .............--------' .e I. 'Gambling, Social Games - The-1974 special session of the LegiSlature amended the \ ,State law making gambling in the State illegal effective May 4, 1974 unless local ~ jgovernmental agencies enacted ordinances permitting social games as defined in ' the State legislation. City Council was petitioned (454 signatures) to take action, {by May + legalizing social games in the city. Lettefs were also received from the i'Elks and Eagles lodges requesting adoption of an ordinance containing the wording: ' ~"social games, as defined in House Bill 3327 approved by the Governor and effective~ J ~May 4, 1974, are hereby prohibited in the city of Eugene except that private homes, : / :'charitable, fraternal, and religious organizations may engage in social games where, :\ : there is no income realized from the games." Manclger said that the city of Spring- '\ ? :,field declined adopting an ordinance and Lane County had taken no action. He said (, :staff delayed bringing the petition, presented by Bud Nixo~, 1930 West 11 th Avenue, "; in order to gain further information on the pattern of legislation throughout the i State and for analysis of the new law itself and enforcement problems. Manager rnoted the problem of supplementing State law because of existing games in fraternal ,organizations and in places of public gathering and discriminating between the two ;if an ordinance were adopted. e ;', ~Stan Long, assistant ci ty attorney, explained that: 1971 legislation (new criminal 1 {code) adopted a broad and comprehensive definition of gambling, excepting therein \ , :tcertain business acti vi ties (stocks, bonds, etc.), certain specific si tua tions ~($lO limit in 24-hour periOd, etc.), and social ,games. So~ial games were defined ,,'-'as friendly games in private homes, clubs, or places of public accommodation with ',:,1many limitations - no house player, no odds, no bank, no income except to a private "~clUb, tavern, etc., if it did not exceed 25% of the gross take. The 1974 special fsession questioned enforceability of that law and acted to make any gambling in ,~the State illegal, effective May 4, unless a city or county acts by ordinance to ;,'authorize playing of social games in a private club or place of public accommodation. '~In addi tion, the local option provides for reguiating arid licensing of social games. : " Mr. Umg said tha t attorneys' opinions were tha t the wording of the new' legislaJ;io..!l~ ~._- -~--_...-----~--~- -""-,- --- :.---.."~.'-.'~-:--'-:-:'- ~.~.__..-----.---....--- -~>~~...,...---" .__..;:----,'-.-.~;.-::--~._~~._-~ . ,13& 5/6174 - 11 would perrnl f anyiiiiriwer of ordinances dealing 'wi th 'social games-' certain types of games in private clubs, others in places of public accommodation, or other limita- tions. 'The question was whether legalization of social games was desired. He said 'that if they were ,legalized they would have to be limited to no house player, odds, 'income, or bank. '. 'In answer to Councilmen Hershner and Williams, Mr. Long said that under the new law there would be no house income allowed, the 25% gross would in no way apply, and that as of May 5, unless the Council adopted an ordinance permitting them, ,social games would be illegal. If an ordinance was adopted permitting social games, clubs would be barred from accepting any money. CouncilwQ!Tlapc"aI!!pbell expressed concern about taking action not consistent with that of the County. Mr. Long agreed, saying if the Council considered legalizing social games, it should be done in conjunction with the County in order to develop the flame legislation for both jurisdictions. Councilman Murray thought there would~be the same concern with regard to any legislation's being consistent with that on a State-wide basis. ,Councilman Keller wondered if there was any differentiation between night clubs ,and other locations for gambling. Mr. Long answered that unless the City acted there would be no social games any place except in private ,homes. In answer to Councilwoman Campbell, he said,that betting on horse races was governed by an en- itirely different set of laws covering pari-mutuel betting. ; >... ':- In answer to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Long said the existing situation - games in private clubs or fraternal organizations where there is income to the organization sponsoring the games - could not be continued unless the Council authorized them, and in that event there could be no house income. '. Councilwoman Beal asked what would prevent taverns from increaSing prices on drinks, to compensate for loss of previous income from card games. Mr. Long answered that although it was a hypothetical question he felt such price raising would be illegal. Councilman Keller asked what brought about the 1974 legislative change. Mr. Long answered that experience in attempting to enforce the 25%-of-gross rule, the fact that gambling appeared to be the main source of income in some establishments, and ,the potential for abuse seemed to cause the Legislature to feel Oregon gambling laws _were too liberal. ~! Police Chief Dale Allen reported on experience of other local juriSdictions in Oregon with gambling and action taken with regard to the local option to permit social games (Portland, Salem, ,Marion County, Medford, Coos Bay, Lebanon, AND Rufus).; Portland and Salem will soon have ordinances before them for consideration; Marion County will consider allowing games only in fraternal or private clubs, not in public places; Medford allows only poker games but will probably consider licensing 'fraternal and private clubs; Coos Bay and Lebanon adopted ordinances permitting social games; and Rufus adopted an ordinance permitting social games at the dis- ,c.re~~on of~hepolice chief. -- ---= ~The Chief reported twO 'calls in the past six months directIy' related to gambling one robbery and one aggrava ted assaul t. However, he express,ed concern about the potential drain on police department manpower because of other problems stemming from gambling if it is legalized. 'Councilman Hershner asked if there was any comparison between private clubs and :public accommodations with regard to problems in connection with gambling en- : countered by the police department. Chief Allen answered that there had been no : significant manpower problems, that there had been very few arrests and prosecu- , ,tions for gamb~~./ In answer to Councilman Keller's suggestion that the management; 'of establishments-would offer some degree of control, the Chief answered that he would think there would be-less conflict in a private club where people were known to each other than in a pUblic place where strangers were participating in games. ; Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that staff developanOrainance~=-=1 that would permit social games in the city of Eugen~-~o include both , Comm public and private clubs, that would establish regulations and licensing $/1/74 fees adequate to finance police department costs of enforcement, and to ARprove work wi th Lane County in development of the ordinance to develop a uniform . program throughout the area. I iIn making the motion Mr. Williams said that attempting to regulate public morality :by not permitting gambling of any type could only result in more problems and ;possibly involve organized gambling. He sympathized with the police department's :problems but said that making gambling unlawful would not prevent it. , ,\~~ >;;.... 5/6/74 12 Councilman Murray hoped that in developing an ordinc.lnce staff would seek the great- est possible uniformity with other local jurisdictions throughout the State as well as with Lane County. e, Councilwoman Beal wondered if comments from those in attendance would give varia- : tions on what waS desired', but Mayor Anderson suggested that public hearing at time, 'of consideration of the proposed ordinance would gi1Te the opport':lnity for public ' ;input. Councilman Hershner asked whether the motion intendl~ that the licensing fees would 'apply equally to charitable, religious, private or~~nizations. He failed to see :the reason for' such organizations sponsoring gambling games if they were not per- 'mitted to realize income from them. Councilwoman Beai wondered if stakes in games :would be limi ted. Mayor Anderson 'suggested that when an ordinance was developed and before the Council for consideration there would be opportunity for specific ;restrictions. In answer to Councilwoman Campbell's question wi th regard tcrthe 'licensing agency, Manager-saia- the ordinance presumably would e9tablish criteria ,'for licensing which then could be investigated by the police department and actual licenses issued by the finance department. Mr. Long said, also in answer to 'M~S. Campbell, that any game of chance, such as those conducted in carnivals, would 'have to be licensed if the City adopted a gambling ordinance. - ,In answer to Councilman, Keller, Mr. Long said that ,lotteries, including raffles, 'were illegal under the Oregon State Constitution. The type of legislation under discussion would have no bearing on lotteries. ': Councilman Wood supported the motion. He did express concern that legislation should ;be developed in co-ordination with the County because City action without similar County action would create the potential for drunk drivers, infringement upon in- , '1 dividual rights, etc. (Manager, while agreeing with much of the motion, expressed his personal concern -that the Council needed to be aware of the potential for law enforcement problems ; if gambling was permi tted. Ci ty administra tion, he said, would be interested in Ideveloping a rather stringent licensing process recognizing that the process must :not discriminate between individuals belonging to a club and those who did not. iHe felt it a serious concern which should not be taken lightly in terms of police !problems. ; t ~ )--. --. --.-- ..-.._.~ . Vote was taken on the llOtion as stated. Motion _c~_r.r.~e<7 ~11~nimously., e, Manager brought to the Council's attention receipt of a number of duplicate statements . favoring the possibility of ,adoption of an ordinance which would permit sOClal games in the city. They were read as well as a communication from Bud Nixon, 2000 West 11th Avenue, requesting Council action permitting an additional 60 days before gambling was rpohibited in the city. Mr. Nixon felt that gambling would continue anyway in unauthorized locations and would cause unnecessary and costly investigation. Manager noted the difficulty in drafting an interim ordinance" recommending, instead proceeding with a document in final form. A letter,was also read f~om a person asking that her name be withheld indicating in general that her husband was a social gambler and tllat their savings had been depleted by several hundred dollars 1n the past six months. Councilman Keller asked staff feeling as to what would occur while the ordinance was being drafted. Manager replied that all gambling would be suspended in the city (in com- pliance with State law). Councilman Wood commented on the assumption that an ordinance would be adopted permitting social games and said it was an issue for some debate since it appeared that not everyone would support it. He favored waiting for a final document as did Mayor Anderson who said that although the Council had directed preparation of an ordinance, it did not necessarily follow that it would be adopted. -- Bud Nixon, identifying himself as chairman of the Social Gambling Committee, asked the Council to adopt an inte~iin ordinance to permit the continuance of social games. He read a list of disadvantages in prohibiting them and stressed that annual licensing fees would amount to about $100,000. He felt continuation of licensed social games would avoid police investigation which otherwise might be necessary. J . Assessment Hearing panel Report - April 29, 1974 , . No hearing was held since there were no written protests or requests to be heard on the following assessments to be considered by the Council on May 6, 1974. : Recommendation: Levy assessments as proposed. , ; 1. C.B.510 - Levying assessments for paving north side of 5th Avenue from Bertelsen Road to 1300 feet west (73-.23) "Q , ,--' 140 5/6/74 - 13 " 2. C.B.5ll - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary and storm s'ewers on wildwood Street from Inglewood Street to 450 feet north; Ridgeway Drive from Flintridge Avenue to 450 feet north; Inglewood Street from west boundary of 2nd Addition to Flintridge to 450 feet west; Ironwood Street from Ridgeway Drive to 650 feet north and Cedar Ridge from Ironwood Street to Wildwood Street; Sanitary and storm sewers in area between 320 feet east and 800 feet west of Wildwood Street from 100 feet north to 1000 feet north of Flintridge, Avenue (73-35) '. 3. C.B.5l2 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer in area between Candlelight Drive and 900 feet west of Candlelight Drive from 160 feet north to 160 feet south of Royal Avenue (73-52) Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the council bills be submit~ed for second reading. Motion carried unanimously. Comm " 5/1/74 Approve K. : Peti tions il. Paving and sanitary sewers within Snelling Plat - 100% ;2. Paving and sanitary sewers within Benson Plat - 100% i I j I L, Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to approve the peti tions. Motion carried unanimously. . -~~,' - ~ l !~. Comm ,) i 5/1/74 : Approve L. Council Minutes - April 8, 1974 as circulated Approve e. M. Letter from'Hsou-Eh' universityiie'igiworhoo(rAsSoc~D3.tion' ::: 'couiicTiina'n'-Keiier-r'eceive(Y---/ 'a letter from the South University Neighborhood Association criticizing the City's iresponse to a clean-up party the Association had last weekend. He stated it should \ Comm ;possibly be investigated, 'if city government is going to be responsive. He wanted 4/;24/?4 ,to share the letter with the Council. Manager said that, in order to conserve time,;Afflrm :perhaps staff could put together a memo re: reasons why the City was not responsive, >which it thinks are valid reasons. , , ,.,. " N. :j.fali' Actl.''VIfij -:.. CounClIwoiiianBealre'quested some"cTarifi';a'ti;~;;';' 'Eh~ p'osi ti'~-;;6'ou;;il: ,'took on establishing procedures for limiting qommercial activity in the Mall. Manager said'his recollection was that it was decided to let it take its own course for about ~a year and see what happens. Councilman Keller reported tha't no officiii1.l action was 'taken following the Mall Activities Committee report.Mrs~ Beal then stated that the ERA minutes indicate a unanimous decision to encourage Council to setuPPFocedures fforproviding activities, including limited commercial activity,' in the Mall. She wondered if this action would re-open the matter. She suggested Councii take some action on that and perhaps put it on a future agenda and have the ERA present. ERA ~:Director Dave Hunt said it is felt that now is the time to set up procedures before, ....1 space becomes available in the Central Transit Station and other parking structures , i that may be developed. Mrs. Beal felt guidelines should be set,'ana Manager suggested, ~isome inter-staff dialogue and perhaps a committee of the City Council and ERA board ': might be desirable to consider al ternatives. If agreeable to Council, Ci ty will (proceed on that basis. Comm 4/i4/74 Affirm '. ... O. Costs of--drowEii --birecting-.st'ciff to Prepa'-re 'a.. Cost and Time Estimate'. Cbntinuation of ,Council Discussion from Previous Committee Meeting iCouncil had had a preliminary discussion of Mrs. Beal's suggestion that the costs of igrowth be undertaken by the City. Mr$. Beal said she thinks the study should include not only capital costs but increased costs of service. She wanted to make that amendment, to the original request. Mr. Keller $aid' his concern was whether it is necessaJ;Y. ,He : asked staff to respond to that and also wanted a backyard figure on what is being talked ; about. Manager said no effort has been made at the staff level to pull together an outline of what the study would include, let alone the time or cost, because the understanding was it was not definitely known if the staff would be aske~ to do that. He added that the question of whether the study is necessary is a matter of judgment, that it is always helpful to have updated information about costs so that ther~ will be some notion as to the kinds of commitments being made to future budgeting. It is also helpful to go through the exercise of looking into the future and projecting growth patterns and service requirements to better plan a total program. If this is the appropriate time, or not is not a recommendation staff is prepared to make. Additiona1ly,: there are some proposed areas of discussion in the new Community Goals update effort which would bear upon future growth patterns. These should perhaps -be finalized before knowing the scope of any such study. e. =-- , lMr. Williams said this subject area is scheduled for discussion in the Community Goals :Conference, recommending an update in the entire document. One position paper. deals :with the question of growth. It is not appropriate at this time to state what that ,document calls for, but it is clearly responsive to Mrs. Beal's concern. It will be distributed on the evening of the first Community Goals sessio~May 1 and will be .. 141, 5/6/74 - 14 'dis~ussedon the'8th and .reaqy for adoption by the Cqmmunity Goals Conference JUlle 5~ with presentation 'to' the Council soon thereafter., To ask the ~ta~f to, start down th~s road now is probably unnecessary. Mr. Murray shared ,Mrs. Beal s ~nterest bu~ concurred' that the Community GOals ,Conference is really an impor~ant prelude. There w~ll be ~extensive discussion by a vital cross-section of the 'community which will help define . the feelipgs of the communi ty. Mr. Hershne,r, said that, as he understood Mrs. Beal' s 'request, she is asking that Council ask staff to look into the feasibility and cost of :a study of what costs will be to the city over the next several years as a result of : expansion of the city. On the other hand, those' who are 'familiar with the information in the Community Goals stUqy are saying there will be extensive debate and goals arrived at ,as to the city's attitude regarding growth. Therefore, until the city's attitude is I: known, this study cannot 'be conducted. 'Mr. Williams said the Community Goals conference.. : relating to growth will have at least a two-part context and perhaps'more than that. ' ,One segment will be to determine the community's attitude in relation to growth, and : the other will deal with proposals for suggested actions by the city. At least one of ;:them deals with the specific question of costs and impact on the commu'nity at large. iMrs. Beal concurred with waiting andsuggested it be put on th~ agenda at an early dat:/, ,after the June 5 Community Goals conference. ,u,...u,,,"""-- - Comm ....- .---.--' .... ...--...-..---'.'-'." ....... -....". -.. 4/24/74 Affirm . P.Appointment, Human Debbie Ettel, 1970 the balance of the Rights Commission - Mayor Anderson announced the appointment of parkside Drive, as a member of the Human Rights Commission for term ending January 1, 1976, replacing Molly Anderson, resigned. 41,' , . ~ Q. Workable Program 'Recertification - Copies of report on Eugene'~ w.orkable.p~ogram were distributed to Council members. It was understood resolut~on author~z~ng sub- mission of the report for ~ecertification would be before the Council at the May 6 meeting for adoptio~. R. Tree Preservation Committee - Councilman Wood said the tree preservation matter is ready, but Mr. Long is out of town. He expects it to be on the agenda in about two weeks. S. Planning Cost Investigation Requests ~ Manager read petition from individuals re- questing planning cost investigation. Opinions were voiced that this inveatigation is currently a part of the budget process and that budget information is public and everyone is entitled to draw their own conclusions. fldoption of the budget requires a public hearing, at which time any item 'may be questioned. No action was taken. Comm 5/1/74 Affirm Comm 4/24/74 File Comm 4/24/74 File Comm 4/24/74 File T.Report, wildish Law Suit ,Manager said Cit'y has been engaged in a lawsuit- with W'ildish across which a drainage ditch has been.:-bul'lt. That lawsuit has been settled. City Attorney explained that the city had [a joint project to develop a drainage district called the A-2 channel. Most of the 'property :was acquired by negotiation. One parcel in the city was hot. The city originally appraised : the value of the property inl971 at $4,700 as fair compensation to the owner. However, the property is close to the State Street.subdivision which has been upgraded by urban renewal ;projects and benefitted by a sewer line which reaches the State Street subdivision. There 'were conflicting views,of the value of the.property involved in the litigation. The answer :alleged $204,000 damage. Prior to the trial, another appraisal was done at $4700 and anotfter/ ~one jU~~,_u~_!3~~:r_$~.d2~~. The rf!!!!ul,to! the trial was an award by the jury of $7900. co!o/il --~"_'u"'_". , , ..' .'--.....-,-- ...--,...--..".--...,..,-"......,,'...,-,.. ..-'---....,---...--.....~4724/.74 U .;PUC Hearing, Northwest Natural Gas Company - Notice was received of, hearing File -;schedu1ed for Tuesday, May 14,1974, 7:30'p.m., in Room 104 (Municipal Court) !at City Hall for the purpose of hearing public testimony with regard to rate in- !crease request filed with the PUC by Northwest Natural. Gas Company. .' VfLOC Regional Meeting - Scheduled Thursday, May, 9, 1974, at the Black Angus Restau- I [:r:jj_nh~_w..o..rkshop - 4:00 p.m.; dinner - 6:30 p.m. r ..~__ _ .-- ~L."::~-';':"::-..... W. " IntrOduction, Betsy Merck - Administrative assistant in City Manag;;r's officei\ ;' employed as human rights specialist to assist in solving problems of sexual \ , discrimination in housing, employment, and public services. . '. i.___._""'- - ... ---..---.- --. ..- ..-- _.. .----....-._.__.__ _~ ___~.__~.h__._ __ l Comm 5/1/74 File Comm 5/;I./74 File Comm 5/1/74 File I I x. ,(Report, Bicycle Committee - Ruth Bascom, chairman, reported on accomplishments of !the Bicycle Committee during the past year. Slides were shown by Irv Berman, con- 'sultant, of bicycle paths and lanes constructed throughout the city since creation ' 'of the committee (13 miles). Mrs. Bascom called attention to hearing scheduled all! day Friday, May 10, at which time bicyclists and other interested people were en- : :couraged to present their views on present and future, bike facilities. She noted ! ,the difficulty in determining whether correct choices are being made in types of . :faci1ities constructed and hop~d that testimony at the hea:r;ing would lead to more , alternatives to the present method of widening street construction to accommodate bic':!El~~~,8:..T!~S~.. _____________ ,___ , "'..,,, __,_, ." ..,_."....... '''..._, __.... __.____.._______, Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller to approve, affirm,and file as noted Items A through X,with the under~tanding that Room Tax Allocation Guidelines (Item G) would be amended in line with concerns expressed. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye ~. .,1\ ~\ 142. 5/6/74 - 15 Comm 5/1/74 File UT -, Ordinances Council B.ill,No'~ 507 - Vacating University Street from .13th to.18th; .13 Avenue, from University to Agate; and .15th Avenue from University to Agate, read the first time on April 22, 1974 and held over lacking unanimous consent for second reading, wa~_broug1it back and read the second time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr~ Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Councilman Murray referred to some previous discussion between the South University neighborhood group and staff. He wondered about the outcome of that and whether the group was aware this vacation was being considered at this meeting. Councilwoman Campbell had the same concern and suggested some procedure whereby the neighborhood organizations would know when items affecting their areas were before the Council for discussion. Manager answered that the South University group was concerned about the all-day parking in the University area and whether that would result in no public access to the cemetery on University Street. He said the cemetery would have public access. Also, that nothing had been heard from the University neighborhood group. Harold Babcock of the University informed the Council of a letter from the president of the South Univeristy neighborhood organization stating that group had no official position on the vacation, that there had been no discussion of the matter at the group's general meeting. Manager added the assumption that as neighborhood groups were organized",and<_ recognized by the city a procedure would be worked out whereby they would receive notification of the kinds of things they normally would be concerned with. A comprehensive +ist of those kinds of things had not yet been worked out. In, this instance, the vacation was completion of part of a contract between the University and the city established several years back and looked upon as routine completion of previous commitment. \. , . Rollcall vote was taken on motion to approve ,and pass. All council members present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17053. Council Bill No. ~Q ~ Levying assessment for p~ving north side of 5th Avenue from B.e.J?tels.en Roqd to-1.3QQ,'ieet ~es.tCJ.3~271'"l\read th.e firs,t tiJne on April 22 and referred to Ass,ess.mentPanel for recaminendation, , brou-ghtD.ackw.ith:recaminendation to levy as proposed and read the second ti~e by council bill number and ~itle only, no councilman present reque$tingthey be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded ,by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17054. Council Bill No. 511 - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary and storm sewers on Wildwood Street from Inglewood to 450 feet north; Ridgeway from Flintridge to 450 feet north; Inglewood from west boundary of 2nd Addition to Flintridge to 450 feet west; Ironwood from Ridgeway to,6SQ .feet'north. andCe'darRidge from Ironwood, to Wildwood; Sanitary and storm sewer in area between 320 feet east and 800 feet west of Wildwood from ~OO feet north to 1000 feet north of Flintridge (73-35~ read the first time on April 22, and referred to Assessment Panel for recommendation, brought back with recommendation to levy as proposed and read the second time by council bill nwnber and title only, no councilman present requesting they be read in full. . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17055. Council Bill No. 512 - Sanitary sewer in area between Candlelight Drive and 900 feet w.e$t of Candle ligh,t Dxiye frO..!Il ..,16Q.,jeetnQ-vth., to-16QJeet ..~o.llth 0.1": Royal Ayenue (73..,52), yeqO th.e,.fi;l?s~t,tiJne~~on' A;l?"V.il.22, and)?,e;feJ?red to Assess:ment Panel ,for recoTlllllendation, brought liack With recOmfnendation' to levy as proposed and read the second time by council bill ' number and title only, no councilman present requesting they be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote." All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17056~ . Council Bill No. 528 - Calling election for June 18, 1974 re: City budget amount outside 6% - $3,172,334; DDB'budget amount outside 6% - $113,000; Charter amendment re: Alley assessment basis was submitted and read for the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present r.equesting that it be read in full. \,'. \43 5/6/74 - 16 ~ Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by e council bill nUmb,er only. Mr. Williams moved seconded ~y Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilm~ present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17057. Council Bill No. 529 - Sanitary and storm sewer within Somerset Hills II and within- 160 feet of boundaries thereof was submitted and read for the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman pr~sent request~ng that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second t'ime 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 numb,er on ly. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17058. e Council Bill No. 530 - Adopting plans and specifications for cons'truction of sanifary and storm sewer wi thin Somerset Hills II and within 160 feet of boundaries thereof was submitted and read for the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting'that it be read i~ full., Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the 'bill be read the second time by council bill nuIDb.er only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and th~t enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill Was read Ithe second time by council bill number only. ' Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered, 17059. Council Bill No. 531- - - Paving streets wi thine- Benson Tlatwas submi,tted' and:.:.'\read for the first time by c0uncilb'il~ nl.Wher and t~tle only,;,',therl$.,being, no, 'collnqilman pres~nt' .~questing that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time' by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and t,he bill was'read the, secon,d time by . , , council bill number only. e Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed ,and nUmbe~ed 17060. Council Bill No. 532 - Adopting plans and specifications for paving streets within Benson Plat was submitted and read for th~first time by coun~il bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in fuJ,.l. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried un animously and the bill wC!-s read the second time py council bill number only. " . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17061. Council Bill No. 533 - Sanitary sewer within Benson Plat was ,submitted and read for the first time by council bill number and title only, ther'e being' no councilman presep.t requesting that it be read in full. ' '. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill bE~read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote . All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17062. "1 14+ 5/6/74 - .17 j Council Bill No. 534 - Adopting plans and specifications for ,"8anitarY,sew;~'ti th;j;nBenson Plat was submitted and read for the first time by council, bill number' and ti tie only , -there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time bY,council bill ~ number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this II' time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill' number only. Mr. Willi ams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17063. Council Bill No. 535 - Paving streets within Snelling Plat was submitted and read for the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the s~cond time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17064. -h....... .' Council Bill No. 536 - Adopting plans 'and specifi~a~ions for paving streets within Snelling Plat was submitted and read for the first tTm.~ by cofulcil bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that if'be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17065. Council Bill No. 537 - Sanitary Sewer within Snelling Plat was submitted and read for the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by"council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered' at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second-time by counci+~~ill number only. . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be'approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17066. Council Bill No. 538 - Adopting plans and specification for sanitary sewer within Snelling Plat was submitted and read, for the first time by council bill number and title o~ly, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by council, bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17067. Council Bill No. 539 z Sanitary sewer on Calvin Street from'Dul~es Avenue to 300 feet north was submitted and read for the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. -'~." ,x ~/ ./ Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was dec~ared passed and numbered 17068. ~. .......... " ~ . 14!) 5/6/74 - 18 e e e . ~ Council Bill No. 546-Adopting plans and specifications for sanitary sewer on Calvin Street from Dulles Avenue to 300 feet north was submitted and read for the first time by council bill number and title only there being no councllman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was dec}ared passed and numbered 17069 . Council Bill No. 541 - Levying assessment for paving streets within 2nd Addition to Candlelight Park (73-08) was read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr., Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be referred to Assessment . Panel for hearing on May 13, 1974 with recommendations to be brought back for Council consideration on May 20, 1974. Motion carried, .allCouncil members present voting aye. Council Bill No. 542 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer within 2nd Addition to Candlelight Park (73-09.) was read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilm~ present requesting that it be,~ead in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller 'that the bill be referred to Assessment Panel for hearing on May 13,1974 with recommendations to be broughtback'for Council consideration'on May 20, 1974. 'Motion carried, a,ll Counc:U'members present voting aye. " Council Bill No. 543 - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary and storm sewers within Nelson Plat, and sanitary sewer in area between 450 feet west and 1000 feet west of Bertelsen Road from 11th Avenue to 100'0 feet south (73-30) was rea 4 the, first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that~~the bill be referred to Assessment Panel for hearing on May 13, 1974 with recommendations to be brought back for Council consideration on May 20, 1974. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. Council, Bill No. 544 - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary and storm sewers within Saint Paul's Park Subdivision; Satre from Western to 150 f'eet south of Bailey Lane, and Western from 250 feet west of Satre to 250 feet east of Waverly; Sanitary and storm sewers in area between 160 feet wouth of Western and 150 feet south of Bailey Lane from 160 feet west of Satre to 160 feet east of Waverly (if extended) (73-38) was read for the first time by council'bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be referred to Assessment Panel for hearing on May 13, 1974 with recommendations to be brought back for Council consideration on May 20, 1974. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. Council Bill No. 545 - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary and storm sewers within Desoto Lake Subdivision and paving Cody Avenue from Golden Gardens Street to 750 feet west was read for the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be referr.ed to Assessment Panel for hearing on May 13, 1974 with recommendations to be brought back for Council consideration on May 20, 1974. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. IV - Resolutions . -. Resolution No. 2278 - Authorizing ballot measure June 18, 1974 election re: City budget outside 6% - $3,172,334 was submitted and read by number and tItle. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. Resolution No. 2279 - Authorizing ballot measure June 18, 1974 election re: DDB budget outside 6% - $113,000 was submitted and read by number and title. Councilwoman Beal asked how much the city was putting into the Downtown Development District - staff help, etc. Manager explained that the total DDB budget of $215,000 was suppo~t~d by business license tax and property tax, inCluding that in excess of -r-: - ~':':'---_. ": I 5/6/74 - .19 l4b 6% limitation, on property within the downtown district only. There was no city subsidy in that bu dget. Outside the DDB budget the city provided some staff time, primarily in traffi engineering division in connection with the downtown parking program. The entire DDB budget he said, was supported by businesses and properties within the Development District. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller to adopt the resolutions. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. - Resolution No. 2280 - Authorizing submission of Workable Program' for recertification was submitted and read by number and title. Councilman Murray commented on the Workable Program and its statement, of things being' done in the city. He said, it was a very impressive document in light of "flak" the 'city takes, especially the planning function. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller'to adopt the resolutions. Rollca~l votB. 'Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. Resolution No. 2281 - Authorizing payment of bills, claims, progress payments for period April 22 through May 6, ,1974 was' submi tted and read by number and title. Mr. ~*,~~Ved~~~c6-;ded.by Mr. .Keller to adopt the resolutions. Rollcall vote. Motion ."7- ".,~...~~~::;..=..-:::.... .:'~ _~. -...............-'" carried~~~licouncilmen present voting aye. ' Manager called attention to .copies of neighborhood charters attached to the agenda, for Wednesday committee-of-the-whole meeting and the provision for memberhsip,fee in the Oak Hills charter. He said it would appear not acceptable since it would require payment of a fee to be a member of the neighborhood group and could limit membership. Staff felt iL inappropriate and that it could be d~leted without damaging charter provisions. He added that the neighborhood groups were' aware that the charters would be discussed at the Wednesday meeting. tt, Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting was -adjouned to Monday, May 13, 1974. As a matter or record, Alton Lenhart- was reappointed ,as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term ending January 1, 1978. ) ~' . M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL Adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon of May 13, 1974 ~ adjourned from the May 6, 1974 meeting - was carried over to Monday, May 20, 1974,- because of lack of quorum; ./-~ , , . ---; 148 5/6/74 ,... 20 5/13/74- 1 "1