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Home My WebLink About12/23/1974 Meeting MINUTES (- EUGENE CITY COUNCIL December 23, 1974 : - /Adjourn~d meeting of the Common Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon - adj ourned from the meet_tn:g:held December 9, 1974 - was called to order by Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on.December 23, 1974, in the Council Chamber with the following Council members present: H. C. McDonald, Wickes Beal, Beth Campbell, Neil Murray and Robert Wood. Absent were Councilmen Tom Williams, James Hershner and Gus Keller. I - Public Hearings A. Vacating Overhead Public Utility Easement 9n McLean Boulevard near Douglas Drive and Lindsay Loop (Griswold) i . Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Council Bill No. 693 - Vacating overhead public utility easement on McLean Boulevard near Douglas Drive ~nd Lindsay Loop was read by council bill number and title only, there being no council member present requesting that it be read in full. - Mrs. Cam~bell moved seconded by Mrs. Byal that the bill be read the seaong time by councll bill number only, wlth unanlmous consent of the Councll, an t at enactment be considered' at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second :time by council bifl number only. Mrs. Campbe 11 moved .s econded. by Mr'. Mur:r;:ay that thebi 11 . b'e approved a~d given final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present votlng aye, the blll was declared passed and numbered 17219. B. Appeal, Denial of used merchandi,se dealer's license - George Stathakis for George's Garage, 341 Van Buren Street It was explained that the appellant was to be out of town for the Council meeting and had requested putting the hearing over to a January meeting. The reason for the denial of the license was that Mr. Stathakis has failed to comply with, the City's sign code in that he had failed to make the necessary application for permits for sign installation. He had previously received verbal permission over the phone for the size of the sign and thought that, was all that was required. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to postpone the decision on the appeal 'until January 27. Motion carried unanimously. C. Liquor License, Barney Bagel & Suzy Creamcheese, 757 Willamette (R) - New This outlet is located in the Smeed Hotel. A normal investigation has been conducted - with one objector, 15 non-objectors and one "no answer". Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to recommend approval. Motion carried unanimously. D. Rezoning to RP-SR property at northeast corner 40th and Donald (Sletten) This matter was brought back for action/only, with no public hearing to be held. The rezoning was recommended by the Planning Commission and came to the Council on November 12. The Council failed to adopt and the matter was referred to a joint meeting on Decemper 11 at which time the Planning Commission failed to affirm its recommendation, by a 3 to 3 vote. A request has been received from Mr. Sletten to reopen the matter to the extent of - -showing some slides. The slides had not previously been shown at a Council meeting. The ,City Attorney felt that as part of the rebuttal it would be a~propriate to have the slides shown because the record shows that all material was transmitted to the' council and the slides were part of that record. This would indicate, then, that the November 12 testimony was not complete. The showing "of slides would simply complete the record and a full~scale hearing would not be necessary. Mr. Saul of the Planning Department showed various slides of the area in qhestion. '. Donald B. Driscoll showed slides on behalf of the applicant. The record should show now.that the Council has received all written notices, minutes of Planning Commission meetings with the exception of the minutes of the last joint meeting, maps, staff notes and slides. All are part of the record of the Council. Mayor Anderson indicated that only those council nlembers could vote who attended the November 12 meeting and the December 11 joint meeting. Those not having attended would have had to listen to tapes of the proceedings. Mrs. Beal stated that, although she 12/23/74 - 1 4-20 missed the joint meeting on November 12, she listened to the complete tape in Mr. Saul's office during the week of December 16. Mr. McDonald also missed the joint meeting but did not know anything about the tapes and therefore did not listen to them. Manager said there were findings of fact to consider in the event the Planning Commission - decision was upheld. To avoid the problem of not being able to bring the matter to ,. completion tonight, findings of fact have been prepared in the event the decision is negative. It would be appropriate after a motion to present findings of fact for Council c0nsideration. Council Bill No. 673 - Rezoning to RP-SR property at northeast corner 40th and Donald was read by council bill number and title only, there being no council member present requesting that it be read in full. '---~- Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time with unanimous consent of the council and that the findings supporting the rezoning as set forth in the Planning Commission minutes of October 8, minutes of November 12 and December 11 be adopted. Mr. Wood indicated opposition to the motion, feeling it would be extending a neighborhood shopping center which Council has been reluctant to do in the past. He felt, too, the intersection is already very busy. He voiced no opposition to the particulars of the plan but could not agree to the request on that particular site. Mr. Murray agreed with Mr. Wood, adding he felt the applicant failed ,to demonstrate that such a need Would best be met at this particular location. .' Vote was taken on the motion which failed, all council members present voting nay except Mr. McDonald abstaining. /. Mr. Saul distrlbutedfr~dings of fact for council consideration. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Murray that the negative findings of fact ..... concerning Council bill No. 673 be adopted by reference thereto. Motion carried, ., all council members present voting aye except Mr. McDonald abstaining. II -Items ac~ed upon with one motion after discussion of individual items if requested. Previously discussed in cOIJlIIlittee on December 11, 1974 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council Members Willi,qIDs, Beal, Campbell , Keller, Murray, and Wood) and December 18, 1974 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Wilt~ams, McDonald, Beal, Campbell, Keller, Murray and Wood) 'r - .- - - -.---- . - ---~ ~ 'A~ . Amendment; !Valse "orcIinance "=--Counci1wo~~'~""B~al p;'e'~~~'t~d-~ letter from Robert C. -11 Rice, chairman of West University Neighbors, requesting Code amendment which I would limi t normal construction hours wi thin urban residential areas from 7: 00 a ;'m. to 7:00 p.m. rather ~han 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. i Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Murray to refer the request to staff Comm . for comment and recommendation to be returned qS promptly as possible. Approve Motion carried unanimously. 12/11/74 . . ......_..~ ~ ~ --. -' .: --~---- -- I -+_._--.-" -. . . - -- - ~._-+ ~B.:Energy Commission, New Sources of Energy - Councilwoman Campbell brought a message 1 ~' ifrom the Director of Consumer Affairs given at the Congress of Cities in Houston. , ; The Director thought that since nothing was being done at the Federal leveL local ! : communities should create their own energy commissions to provide a mechanisnl to i work wi th in the event of an emergency. Mrs. Campbell said she understood there iwas a Lane County energy commission but she wondered if the city was represented. I , ; She thought creation of a commission should be given thought in order to have ! : contingency plans and because of the concern about the natural gas shortage. She , I added that Keith Parks, manager of EWEB,had suggested diverting $35,000 of : , nuclear research funds to research on new sources of energy, and she thought r : the Council might want to lend support to that. ; Mayor Anderson agreed that with no national policy developed the matter would I . be of prime concern to local governments, any emergencies would have to be faced I I - btJ them. I - -. - - , ~ . o. .--- - .-.. . .0.. .;. - ..' I Councilwoman Beal moved seconded by Councilwoman Campbe.ll to send'9 ~ Corom I let"ter on behalf of the Council commending Kei th Parks for interest::, Approve f in a.ttempting to develop other sources of energy. '. Motion carried' 12/11/74 / unanimously. " !I .' -..... . 12/23/74 - 2 421 1),,0\ J Additional Appointments, Community Development Task Force - Mr. Murray moved I C. I seconded by Mrs. Campbell to appoint to the Community Development Task Force as ! la- additional members ,Bobby Edwards, 855 East 37th Avenue, chairman of the Human ^ . Rights Commission, and Irene McElfresh, 833 Lawrence Street, retired senior citizen ;/ ; active in senior citizens'activities; as alternate, Frederika Coons, 1800 Highway 99N, #63, also a retired senior citizen and one associated with mobile home concerns. Betty Niven, chairman of the Joint Housing Committee, suggested another alternate - Ethel Miller, an' elderly person active, in representing mobile home residents. Mr. Murray with consent of the second modified the motion to include Ethel MilLer, 175 Greenacres',Road, a's g '$econd:alternil-te'. Comm ""'. .-.j" " Approve .' : Vote was taken on the motion as'. changed . ,Motion carried, 'unanimously. . . I 2/11/74 {\\ D. Joint Parks Committee,: SuggestedResponsibilities- CoPies of memo. were previously distributed to CounciL members setting out: general purpose' and specific guidelines for the Joint Parks Committee. ,in response" to previous inquiry from Councilwoman Campbell, member of the commi ttee.: Th~"CJeneral purpose of the Joint Committee as suggested by, Ed Smith,pa'rks 'and"recr-eatioii:"~ director, wafS to evaluate existing and proposed parks and. recreational 'facilities::as' they 'relate to. ,the needs and demands for leisure services. Specific guidetines:-::Review and. suggest' priorities for short- and long-range comprehensive plans; review geographic distribution of proposed new, parks and facili ties in relation to:':'s.erving';population densi ties, accessibili ty, _. school/park agreements; an(J)service \f;o,.;,patrons;and' to review and recommend potential : recreati9.nal needs to gqi.r;Ie the ci ty in its acquisi tion anddew:dopment plans. p~ouncil members favorably accepted staff suggest~ons. Me. Murray asked ~~ street ; tree ordinances and mall activities would come under the jurisdiction of the Joint l Parks Commi ttee. Assistant Manager said it would be an expansion of the committee's I work and could become one of its functions if the Council so decided. Mr. Smith i I didn't see those items as responsibilities of the Joint Committee, he didn't think I I the Committee would have the time to make the thorough review needed on those pro- i ! jects. He added that ad hoc cOmnJittees were already set up to handle them. ! I i Councilwoman Campbell noted that membership of the Joint Committee comprised only I two Council members and two Planning Commission members. She thought it should be : enlarged to include interested people from the community and meet more frequently so that recommenations could besought on such things as the recent request for a i motorsport park at the airport. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell to accept the guidelines Comm ~/:; Mr. i recommended by staff. Motion carried unanimously. Approve ~ - - ~ -- , - -- u. -, - . ,.-- -- --.-----------.---- 12/11/74 e ~J E.iSign District Boundary Change east of Wash~ngton between 4th and 5th - From I \v : Residential to Industrial (A. B. Scarlett) . , I : Recommended by the Planning Commission on October 21, 1974. I I I \~( 2 i , :IRezon~ng property north of Roosevel t Boulevard between Lassen and Foch Streets - '; From RA to RG-SR (Gordon Olsen) , i Recommended by ,the Planning Commission on October 28, 1974. ;Staff.sugges~ed.setting hearing ,on ,both items for December 23 Council meeting. Counc~lmen W~ll~ams and Keller ~nd~cated they would not be present, leaving ;some doubt about the presence of a quorum at that time. I !Councilman Wood wondered what effect there would be on the legality of zoning I ,decisions if an issue was carried over to next year when new Council members ,would be seated. Assistant City Attorney Stan Long said if the Council wished he would bring an opinion to the December 18 committee meeting with regard to [qualification of new Council members to'make a decision if they were certified las having attended the hearing process before being sworn in. Councilman Williams !suggested avoiding that problem by setting the hearing date on these issues in . [January so there would be no question about the legality in terms of a decision :by the same Council members hearing testimony. ! Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to set hearing on the Comm Planning Commission recommendations for the Januaz'y 13.. 1975 Approve Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 12/11/74 " , ..- ..,..... . ~2Z 12/23/74 - 3 ;cJ::9!i-slderaf~op:~:has been given to postponing the hearing until January 27 in order to keep . the Jariuary 13 meeting short. Applicant Olsen was reluctant to have it postponed so it will be. t~ken on the 13th., ___~_,.. __ ,:~ F.. ;Pet~t~ons ~-~ ,\1. Paving alley between 6th and 7th from Washington to Lawrence - 50% in favor, \'11 25% opposed, 25% no response. 1 1 , Council viewed on tour. Assistant Manager explained that property abutting j both sides of the alley was zoned commercial. Because of the condition of the 1 alley and zoning, staff recommended consideration of the petition, the improvement ! i . i i :i: to be accomplished next summer. cdmm \ ~ ,Appro.ve Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to accept the peti tion. .'::;~~".:27f~~74 ~ /1 ~ ~~~~.Y , Councilwoman Beal wondered"what~.ha.d happened to the proposed ordinance having 1 ". ~~:;:,~, . - _ c.___..._ to do with assessments which was to have had some minor changes and brought back ! to the Council for adoption . She said she would be in favor of .the alley paving only if she was sure that ordinance would be adopted. Assistant Manager said he i ,I would check it otit~and,see that it was brought to the Council promptly. I I \ / . Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, all \ I.:' ~= ~.~~'council members present voting aye, except Mrs. Beal abstaining. ,~~<..L, , <7\. ," ,2.. Paving hammerhead turnaround, 22nd west of Trillium (east boundary of Herte1wood) - i _ "y Peti tioned by owners of 100% of property to be assessed. \ " " i . COll1m Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to accept the peti tion. A2P/prlo/vI4e , 'd '1 - 117 Mot~on carr~e unan~mous J!. (, __ /\ G.Resignation, Councilman Wood - Councilman Wood said he would be submitting a letter of rfisignation to be effective about the first of the year due to the ~ anticipat~ddemands on his time when he assumes office of County Commissioner. i He was announcing it at this time, he said, to afford the Council the opportunity-! i for taking applications to fill the position as soon as possible thereby assur- I ~ng continuity in the Council's decision making process. I , , There were no objections from other Council members to Council President request that Manager issue a press release indicating a vacancy in Ward 8 \ and asking individua)~ from the communi ty interested in serving on the Comm : C~uncil to submi t appll:cat~ .on forms prepared by Manager, the ~pplica- Approve ,'.........--- -t~ons to be returned no later than January 10, 1975. Then execut~ve '''12/18/74 session of the new Council could be held to select Mr. Wood's replacement. (Mr. Williams asked for an opinion frOm the city attorney with regard to the legality of selecting the replacement in executive session.) ;~ Councilwoman Campbell inquired about length of service of Council members whose terms were expiring in January. Manager answered that.service continued through December, in this case December 23 would be the last formal meeting. There was some speculation about committee me~tings during the holiday season~ (Charter provides that Council terms run to the first Monday in January.) Councilman Murray expressed pleasure'with having had the opportunity to work with Mr. Wood and said he looked forward to continuing to work ,with him when Mr. Wood became County Commissioner. ~ \ I H'Q iResolution, .Short Term Investment Policy - Requested by finance director to give ~~ : authority for the city to participate in State investment fund. The fund was / ; authorized by the last legislative session whereby cities can pool funds for in- : vestment through the State Treasurer's office to effect more earnings. It was understood the resolution would be placed on the agenda for Comm the December 23 Council agenda. .A. pprove " _ -. "". --"-:.. :12/18/74 I. Leg~slat~on, Domest~c Watershed, Upper McKenz~e R~ver - R~chard Freeman reviewed ~. ,p~oposed legislation, copies of which were presented previously to Council members "-"Vi" for review and discussion at this time. Mr. Freeman said he was presenting the i " \:1 legislation as a private individual and in no way was it connected with the Eugene ! . ~ater & Electric Board of which he is a member. He said he was entering the bill I L ~n the com~ing legislative session with an emergency clause to effect remedial ' ,,,. , . 423 12/23/74 - 4 measures as soon as' possible to protect the upper McKenz.ie River by creation of an authority to control development and assure domestic water supp,ly and water quality protection. lIe said development could occur under condi;tions outlined in reports, issued by DEQ and the County which could apply particularly to developments along the banks of the McKenzie were effluent could seep into the river. He thought a .. metropolitan sewer system was the only answer for that a.rea but there exist no ad- I ministrative bodies now to accomplish the work. He noted LCOG development of a , I master plan for water supply and watersheds in the area l;vere three to six months in I I the future. He also noted recent bills in Congress with regard to- water purity in I, the entire nation, and asked Council approval, consent, or criticism of his bill as presented. Councilman Williams asked why Mr. Freeman had brought the legislation to the Council for endorsement rather than to EWEB. Mr. Freeman answered that he believed it to ! be a city-wide problem, and that EWEB authority was limited under ordinances creat- i ing it. He said he would welcome referral of the legislation to them or to the DEQ or County or any other agency deemed appropriate. But he felt a statement from the Council endorsing the bill would especially influence any action taken. He added that EWEB had adopted a resolution recommending purity of the McKenzie River,'~ be maintained by appropriate agencies,. and that the question was what agencies were the appropriate ones. Mr. Murray moved seconded' by Mr. Williams that the' Council go on record ! indicating concern with the issue and refer the proposal to the Eugene Water & Electric Board for comment and recommendation. I , ; Lloyd Staples, geology professor at the Universi ty of Oz'egon, expressed concern that e- ! the issue might be dJ,6jtical from a standpoint of time, that large dev~lopments could ,occur in the upper McKenzie, many with guarantees that no effluent wo~ld reach near~ ' , , by water streams which in some cases would not hold true. Careful stutlies of ter- rain were needed and an authority established with results of those studies before them to determine where building should occur. There was no knowledge or mapping available at this time to determine where seepage could occur. Councilman Keller wondered whether the proposed legislation would duplicate efforts of the DEQ,or Lane County. And he wondered about residents in the McKenzie area, whether they had met ip this regard. Mr. Freeman said the DEQ had advised that the Land Conservation and Development Commission would not be in operation for at least a year and it was doubtful whether it would have police power. He said that accord- ing to the County Sanitarian the only solution would be a master sewer system and that was borne out in the comprehensive plan for that area. He said he was a member of several McKenzie River community groups and although he wasn't speaking for them he was sure they all were concerned. Mayor Anderson restated the motion at the request of Councilman McDonald. Then in 1 response to Mr. McDonald about EWEB's position with regard to the bill, Glen Stadler, I EWEB public relations, said a resolutio~ making a general statement with regard to water purity had been prepared for the Board's consideration but had not yet been I I adopted. Mr. Freeman recalled that EWEB itself was created because of a crisis i e situation in the early 1900's, and he felt this also was a crisis situation. Jmrn "" .,'"" Mayor Anderson brought the discussion to a close and vote was taken on " the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. I Approve -- -_._._~.-_._._- - -~~----_._----- -- "-+- ---.- -_. -----_.~..__.- .--... - ''12118/74 J. ;Legislative Program, 1975 Session - Ed Johnson, attorney, was introduced as the city's \SJ- !legislative liaison, working full time in developing a program for the 1975 session. IManager noted that Lane County had asked to share in Mr. Johnson's services, paying I :part of the cost, whj.ch had not been discouraged al thou~Th there was some question i that he would have time to handle programs for both agencies. Copies of memo from I 'Mr. Johnson outlining probable legislative issues were previously distributed to I 1 Council members with the idea of review and discussion at a later meeting. Manager said he would add to the list legislation to define and improv~ procedures under , , : the Fasano ruling to effect some procedures for .making :mne chan'ge and land use Idecisons less complicated. Also, copies of final wording of various League of Oregon :Cities resolutions and reworded League municipal policy would be made available to the Council. , Manager said there had been some discussion of the city's hiring another lobbyist I to work in Salem specifically on field burning legislation since it was learned I the grass seed growers had employed a very capable, well regard lobbying firm to . i help them in their efforts to obtain extension of the ban on f.ield burning beyond the January 1, 1975 deadline. Estimated cost of an extra lobbyist for this purpose was between $5,000 and $10,000; money would have to come from the emergency fund. Manager added that Fred Mohr, now co-ordinating efforts to hold firm on the ban, had indicated it desirable to have a person at the Legislature to do this work. -- . --.---.-.-- -'-------..---,-", 12/2'3174 - 5 ~21- I' . ---_.._--_..._._---~,--.- _. .. -~- ".--- -_.~ "-"". ~'. + ..~. " -.- . '-." - +-~._- - --- -'- ..'. --- .. Councilwoman Beal warned the Council and Mr. Johnson that most of the work in -.. 'I Salem would be fighting legislation not wanted rather than adding new bills. Mayor : Anderson noted one item of importance would be attempting to curtail mandated costs i to cities and counties - legislation setting requirements for local agencies with- I out providing resources to implement them. Councilman Keller was interested in ! the possibility of requiring a study upon introduction of each new law to determine ! ,~ its financial impact before it was adopted. Mr. Johnson noted that the city of ~ ~ Portland had taken that position. I i Councilman Williams suggested creation of a Council committee to act in the same ! capacity as during the jAst legislative session - to adopt a city position on : I legislation when the committee was in unanimous agreement-on a position without : coming to the full Council; when in disagreement, then the full Council would be ! required to determine the city's position. The purpose of the committee's acting in that capacity would be to expedite action on issues coming before the Legisla- i ture, sometimes on the spur of the momen t. .' : ~ , . - --,There were no objections and it was understood the Mayor would appoint I -........ I a Council committee to act in the manner suggested on legislative issues. : \ ~' I Councilwoman Beal suggested making contact with Senator Betty Browne and keepingykn~~l touch _wi th her for help on introducing legislation and other assistance. Ms. Br.owne i had sugges~ed submitting bills now to avoid falling behind after,the Legisalture \ convened. 'Manager said that a request would be brought back to the Council for a I posi tion on issues. He expressed appreciatio~ for the help offered by Senator Browne \ in getting leg]'SJ./j!,tion "into the hopper." Mr. Johnson added that more specifip~Fo: posals would be wrItten-for Council consideration at a later meeting. He was/to be , / ,. a~aila~Ie in Eugen~ unt~l the Legislature c~~v~ned and would contact Councrl members ~ w~th regard to var~ous ~ssues. --~ ~ I .., ; -.... I , Mayor Anderson noted no reference to legislation with regard to transportation and '- d"' . : wondered if i't. was because' the Lea-que was developing its own tranpostation policy. , He knew there ~e",-various organizations working on the issue and that there-'would \be ample opportunity for Council input. Councilwoman Beal hoped it"would be under- istood that the city of Eugene would not necessarily be bound by the League's position. :Councilman McDonald noted that the proposed legislation with regard to a domestic !watersh~d on the upper 'McKenzie no doubt would be up for consideration. y/~ I _ ___ _:...--/ i :./"--- I ;Mayor Anders(;m commented on the importance of having professional assistance in ,! iholding the field burning ban in view of the seed growers' vast expenditures seek- : ling an extension. He asked the Council to authorize the Manager to proceed with ; }employment of someone to assist in the c~ty's lobbying effort. ~j i '"" . -. I Mr. Murray,moved seconded by Mr. Keller to authorize the Manager to~ proceed with hiring a lobbyist to assist with the field burning issue. I :in--~ak;n;=;h~ion_Mr. Murray said'it was a matter of critical concern to many ~'~~~-1 in this communi ty ~'::'this seemed the best approach to representing those concerns. i Councilwomen Campbell and Beal were ,in favor of the motion, noting seed growers' I! ~ employment of the State's top lobbying firm and importance of the issue to the, .., health and welfare of this community. i Comm ljpprove Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. 12)18/74 The hiring of a lobbyist to work on the field burning ban had been previously discussed at the Committee of the Whole, but no firm figures were given as to cost. The council is now requested to authorize spending up to $5,000 as a limit without coming back to~Council (See action page 11 these minutes.) -'..' ,'" . Duane H~tch, 220.S. VanDu~, inf~rmed C~uncil that ~y no means is the decision to spend money for a f1eld burn1ng lobbY1St ent1re~y w1thout oppos1tion. There are some he said who feel that t~e seed in~ustry i: impo:tant'to Lane County, important tq the Stat; of Oreg~n and that there 1S approP:1at~ act10n be1ng taken to eliminate the field burning. He went on to say that many feel the CIty 1S adequately represented in the legislature and that additional tax monies should not be spent at this time. ' In answer to a question from Mr. McDonald, Manager pointed out that the $5,000 for the lobbyist would have to be appropriated by the C0uncil from the emergency fund. Ample funds are available in that fund. ' . ;------ _.~- _._-_.._._---_.__....._----_.~-~-~---+....._._-------- - "-.."- .. ---~---_._..- "--_._~-~...... K.:,{."'County-City Agreement on computer services through -the County Regional Information '. ' ~ '-.....]System - which would, formalize existing intergovernmental arrangement because of n: lheavy reliance of both-agencies on the operation. Operation is now based upon a !letter of understanding between the two agency administrations. The same agreement was to be considered by the County Commissioners on December 18. Copies were dis- Comm tributed to Council members with this agenda. Approve 12/1B/74 12/23/74 - 6 425 ~ ~ , L.) :contract with Southern.Pacific Transportation Company re:'Grade crossing protection iat Madison Street - Replacement of a previous contract changing the funding formula, :reducing city's share from 50% to 20% with 30% of State funds. I Comm l.__, - .......-. ----- -. ~ - -- -.--- ------, --- .,- --. _._--~___ '.__ .... r~':. .:.-."....... ~_ _._ _ _. _._ -- - ."-. - ......... ..- . -- Approve .~ Regarding this contract, it was noted that Southern Pacific would pay 50%, the city 12/1B/74 20% and the State Highway Department 30%. The arrangement had originally been 50% Southern Pacific and 50% City. ( M. Deed to Hansen 8ros. property exceeding city needs - Jacobs Drive at Fairfield - '}~~ Originally deeded to the city by Hansen Bros. when Jacobs Drive extended. Work com- pleted and assessed, and this deed would return excess property to Hansens. Copies of map were distributed to Council members wi th this agE'nda. , I , I I Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to place Items V, VI, and VII Comm on the December 23 Council agenda for consideration of approval. Approve Motion carried unanimously. l2/IB/74 .- - ..'-- ---_...~- .... . - - --,-. .. .-. . .- -..-.-. -.........- --- ..- ---; ...;'----'. -.. -.- - -- _.-.-_._- _._~-' '[,his deed involves property acquired by dedication. Since improvement of that street a small 'triangular piece is not needed and should be returned to the property owner since it has no public use. , .......-, N. : Temporary Trailer Classrooms, University Street Church of Christ, 2880 University - ~\\ ,Requested mobile home type structures for classrooms. Building department indicated ~ the structures proposed for temporary use while permitted and used in some instances I Iby the school district and university did not meet the uniform building code. ! e I However, they do meet the State mobile home code. The building department recom- , mended against their use for the purposes requested because of the high concentra- i tion of use, but Council does have authori ty to allow the use on a temporary basis.. .Don Kimball, 510 Hayden Bridge Road, Springfield, explaj~ned that the space was needed: for about two years until permanent facilities were constructed, that the structures I ! were used for temporary offices by Weyerhaeuser Company and were not constructed . specifically as mobile homes, and that all code and othE~r requirements were antici- I pated to be met. He described the structures, completely self-contained and designed; to hold 12 to 15 people per room. In response to Councilwoman Beal, Manager said the requE~st had not been referred to the fire department unless it had been done by the building department. He said ; the application had stated all fire safety needs would be met, and that would be required by the ci ty before a building permi t would be ~[ssued. Staff concern, he said, was primarily that the general structural type of the building proposed did not meet the uniform building code, especially for dense assembly use. The State mobile home code is different so the hazard involved would be a matter of judgment. I Councilwoman Beal felt more information was needed with regard to safety of the structures. She thought that if code requirements were relaxed at times for e temporary office uses, perhaps they might be relaxed for educational uses on a temporary basis. Manager commented that the question was not one of complying with _eodes, rather it was the question of compliance with which code. General consensus was that more information should be made available, including fire department's comments. Councilman Murry suggested that viewing the site would give ! a better basis for a decision. i Councilman williams noted that conclusions reached by the Joint Housing Committee I in its report on mobile homes to the Planning Commission. were t!1at they.were as I I safe if not safer than conventional residential construction. Another thing to I be considered, he said, was that there was less chance of injury from fire in the daytime use proposed than there was in permitting mobiLe home use for living quarters ! where people slept in them. ! Mayor Anderson suggested scheduling public hearing to give the opportunity for others in the-neighborhood to be heard. In response to CouncLlman WQod, Mr. Kimball de- scribed design of the structures. He said the structures were to be moved from 1 Weyerhaeuser property by the end of December, and the Council decision would de- I I , termine whether the University Street Church of Christ would avail themselves of , the opportunity to take them. ( Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller to schedule public hearing on i Comm . the request"at the December 23 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Approve (Code requires posting of notices so public hearing would b~ set at the 12/~B/74 December 23 meeting for January 13, 1975.) I Councilman Murray suggested tour of the site or staff preparation of slides of the property to be shown at the Council meeting. Thislteni'~was' discuss'ed atthe'Commi ttee' o'fthe Whole meeting'arid'it"'has';now becn'~-' determined that a public hearing should be called. 12/23/74 - '7 42f.o I O. Council Minutes as circulated. November 12, 1974 Approve -- ----"- - -. -'.---.-. --- -.-.--- -,...- --- - -~._... .~. .. _... n.... _._ ..---.' -. '- P. : Affirmative Action Program for Women - Councilwoman Beal asked for an updating - Comm 1\ ' of the report on the city's employment of women based on the original study made Affirm \\1) : by the Human Rights Commission. It was understood staff would bring a report 12/11/74 ~ a subsequent meeting. J " 'v. I . . h d , Q. j Legislation, Upper McKenzie River.- At the request of Counc~lman Murray, R~c ar , i Freeman, Eugene Water & Electric Board member, was allowed time to pr~sent a pro- \?! posal for State legislation which would alleviate. a "re~l and potential" threat of, \ pollution in the upper McKenzie River because of lntens,l ve development. He asked . i [Council support of a bill to be brought tq the State Legislature, explained in ! !handouts to Council members, that would create a domestic watershed on the McKenzie : I ~ land an administrative authority for its control. He was particularly conc~rned iwith a 30-square mile area along the ~cKenzie's banks no~th of Belkn~p Spr~ngs ; 'on which plans have already been subm~tted for constructlon of dwell~ng un~ts. :Mr. Freeman said that development in that area had already encroached consider- :ablyon water and forest resources and that the LCnC had indicated they would :not be to the point where they could do any~hing for another year. Councilman Murray shared the concern and asked that the request be placed on the December 18 committee agenda for discussion and action. Councilwoman Beal thought Senator Betty Browne should be involved at an early time because 'of her previous interest in legislation having to-do with estuaries and other natural resources. ! Councilman Williams had'no quarrel with the purpose of the bill but he wondered I ~e whether the Council was the appropriate body to sponsor the legislation. He , thought EWEB because of its primary concern with domestic water supplies would I ; be more sui table. Neither was he sure that existence of dwellings in a watershed ; area would necessarily impinge upon the quality of a water supply. He said he , would like to know the significance of how dwelling units affect a water supply I , : before going on record with regard to the proposed bill. : I I ! Councilman Wood said it seemed that if an authority was created that would be the ! : kind of information it w.ould deal wi th. He was interested in further discussion i ; of the request. c01llf A ffirir It was understood Mr. Freeman's request for Council support would be l2/11/74 an item for discussion at the December ,18 committee meeting. - . .--" R. Parks Holiday Schedule - Copies of a news release setting out reduced operating ~ schedule for community centers and swimming pools were distributed to 'Council I - I "-. members. Assistant Manager explained that use of the facilities was not par- i ticularly high during the holiday season, major maintenance work needed to be , i I done, and the parks department was confronted with a $16,000 increase in natural ! ! gas costs for park facili ties. He said staff had reviewed the total' operation , with regard to meeting the increased expense and the conservation effort and felt i ,e I no other facility could be recommended for closure. However, the Teduced schedule , for the period from December 21 to Ja~Uary 5 as set out in the release was recommended. Councilman Murray-had reservations about the proposed curtailment of activities at Kaufman and Campbell Centers because of the particularly strong needs of the senior people, using those particular activities at this time of year. Ed Smith, parks and recreation director,_ said users of the centers had been contacted and :had decided the times_set would be best. for the economy move. He said the centers would still be used-for coffees, painting, cleaning up, etc., but no organized ;programs would be held. . ' I \ ' ~Councilman Keller expressed concern about closing the swimming pools when so many children were not attending school over the holidays. Assistant Manager explained , that the parks department had demonstrated that attendance dropped off subs tan- i I tially during the holiday season. Sheldon would be kept open so those who really ranted to could swim, he said, but usage during that period was not high enough to keep Echo Hollow and Jefferson pools open also. I CO,Il}IlI It was understood the news release would be distributed and the Affirm reduced holiday schedule put into effect. 12/11/74 ~. S. A"ppoiii tinen'ts, In terna'Ei. oiiiir'co;;operafion-ComIn1Etee ';'-'Ma. !jar' Antterson announced ap- pointments fo~ the new year: Dwayne'Adcock, 2225 North 16th, Springfield; Don ~~- Fisher, 2555 Highland Oak; Eric Olds, 270,West 28th Avenue; Robert Stephenson, Comm . ' I 3510 Potter Street; Chung H. Tsai, 2050 West 37th Avenue; and Mrs. Carolyn Wong, Affirm [l'lOD Stoney Ri.dge Drive. ' 12/'l1/74 12/23/74 - 8 427 - , . T. Human Rights Day- Councilwoman Campbell commended Lel.,is Peters, minori ty rela- W'\ tions specialist, and Bobby Edwards, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, ,who were instrumental in organizing a dinner celebrating Human Rights Day. She Comm File ,said the overflow crowd was a tribute to the work of the Eugene Human Rights 12/11/74 lCommission. .' .. -."" .4-. .... 'u ~'. o. f , U. : Assessment Panel -Assistant Manager noted assessment hearings scheduled 'after ,vI the first of the, year and asked Council members having preference for serving , i !Comm i during any particular quarter to let staff know. 'He added that new~COl.incil' I 'I ': members would be made familiar with the assessment hearing process 'at 'the :F~ e 12/11/74 I orientation session to be scheduled. I - I AAA Pedestrian Safety Citation ',- John McDonald, d,istrict manager for AAA, presented', V'Q;a special award and citation in recognition of the city's 1974 pedestrian safety I .\\J , record. He ci ted statistics on a national basis which meri ted the award and said I i i the plaque presented was symbolic of the city's overall activity in behalf of good \ I walking aneJ dri ving habi ts. He said he was 'particularly impressed by staff work and helpfulness when approached for suggestionsforrec1ucing pedestrian accidents. Comm Mayor Anderson accepted the award for the city and qomnended the Traffic Safety File Commission and staff for their 'efforts. l2/11/74 .. . .'. .- '" '...." ., .. \. I . # 'Report, Acc~dent Rates At Intersections With Upgraded Traffic Signals _ Copies of .'-~ W. : memo from traffic engineering division were previously distributed to Council members ,1\'0 i ~howing :raffic accidents per million vehicles passing through various intersections , ~n the c~ty before and after upgrading of signals at those intersections. The re- port indicated a significant reduction in accidents after the installations were made. Al Williams, traffic engineer, expressed appreciation for budget allocation I of funds to accomplish the work and pointed out that a small monetary investment in improvements sometimes'paid off large dividends in terms of fewer accidents. i i Councilman Keller asked why there was no marked improvement at the 29th and' ! " i Willamette intersection. Traffic Engineer answered that the accidents at that \ ! intersection were not the "running a red light" type. Most of the accidents there i , occurred when traffic made tuz;ns to, the left opposing oncoming vehicles and ,that ' type of accident would not be responsive to the changes made. That intersection, , I he said, was overloaded and its upgrading was to be included in the capital improve-: , ment program for the summer of 1975. , Councilwoman Beal asked whether there were any statistics on the intersectiop at I 18th and Alder. Traffic Engineer answered that accidents occurring at that inter- , Comm , section involved bicycles. There had been no auto accidents there, he said, other File than those trying to avoid bicycles running at night without lights or not stopping 112/11/74 on the reC!_.1~ght. I .~ ._-...- . -..... r e x Legislative Program - Assistant Manager announced the employment of Ed Johnson as i i /,./ legiSlative liaison during the 1975 session. He said Mr. Johnson would be meeti~g \ , with the Council to develop the city's legislative progz'am, overall priorities ,and policy wanted by the Council. He will be working out of the League office in Salem. Comrn '1 ! i Mayor Anderson noted the importance of thi s acti vi ty, especial I y wi th regard to the F~ e ! field burning legislation. He asked new Council members to feel free to present 12/11/74 ! any ideas they had on what might be presented to the Legislature. , I I I y.I.Joint Meeting With Planning Commission, December 16 - To consider rezoning at 40th I I I)' I and Donald petitioned by James Sletten. In response to inquiry'from Councilman Com ~ 'II · Williams, Assistant Manager said the meeting would be considered a public he~ring. -F~ e i I I 2/11/74 Z.I Electric Rate Increase - Mayor Anderson announced that Glen Stadler, EWEB, informed ' , I CO~ \~; him that EWEB electric rates would be increased 12% beginning in January 1975, Fil~ \ and another 10% beginning in July 1975. 12/11/71 ! I AA.' Growth Study, Status - Councilman Murray inquired concerning the whereabouts of the : growth study requested by the Council. Councilman Williams, chairman of the task \ 10\ i force appointed by LCOG to look at feasibili ty of making the study, reported the . first meeting was held last week, and a series of meetings were scheduled between ComIll now and January 16, after which report would be forwarded to all LCOG members. File I , Assistant Manager noted that Howard Bonnett, Planning Commission chairman, was also 12/11/74 i a member of the commi ttee, and that the time schedule ca:Iled for report to be com- , \ pleted before the budgeting process started. i 0, -. .-_. --~ -------.,--.-.. '-'-~-"-'--'-____n_.__ . "_._. -- ....-.--- I .. --- - ",_--. _, 1 12/23/74 - 9 42fJ - ~ ~- - -- . __.___.n.._..~,__.~._ BB. Appeal, Covenant Park PUD Final Plan Approval - Manager explained that hearing I \~\ scheduled for December 23 Council meeting on appeal of final plan approval py: i Planning Commission (November 25, 1974) had been cancelled. Circuit court de- , :cision upholding preliminary plan approval of the Covenant Park PUD'was appealed Corom ito a higher courf so it will be necessa~y to delay the hearing process on the pile final plan approval appeal until a decision is received in the court case. 12/1B/74 ,- .,~- ~ -~ .- CC. , Introduction, Dave Jordan - Replacing Jack Guthrie in the Manager's office as Comm \\ ,"flak catcher." Mr. Jordon comes from the police d~partment and will be taking I File '1' ,a turn at working as public relations officer for the next several months. 12/IB/74 DD! Environmental Impact Statement, 30th Avenue and Hilyard Intersection Improvement _! (\)":J . Di s tr ibu ted, indicating hearing on the project scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Corom r January 22, 1975 in the Council Chamber, information session the same day from File 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. I 12/lB/74 EE. '1973-74 Audit-- Copies of the audit were previously distributed to Council members. l' 'd-' Letter to management from auditors, Coopers & Lybrand, were distributed to Council \ ,with this agenda commenting on items they felt would offer cost-saving or peiformance- effectiveness opportunities. Manager said development of a two- or three-page sum- ,mary of the budget was under discussion to make it possible to more easily compare ibudget allocations and expenditures. He said the accounting procedure used in the ,audit made the audit report difficult to follow. With regard to comments on court ifunds, business license monitoring, and purchasing practices, Manager said Council !cou1d be assured that management was independently making an effort to respond to ,,-. ,those items. Finance Director Sherm Flogstad added that the accrual system of ac- .counting used was based on recognized national governmental accounting practices. I In response to Councilman Williams, Assistant Manager Martin explained that organiza- Q tiona1 changes were contemplated in the court which were anticipated to make possible , the daily transmittal of funds to the finance, department.. It was decided to employ ! , a court administrator to work on the total problem befoi~~ 'gain'?! "to ~utomat1.on' Eo" ',: J deal with the problem more effectively. Manager added that the administrative role of the court had been unclear because of Charter-provision for appointment i of the judge by the Council leaving doubt about city administration authority in ! , the court's operation. However, he felt that in working with the judge seeking , i a solution they had arrived at an agreed upon plan which would help solve the , I problems. Comm File , Councilman McDonald was not clear on action required since he had not received his 12/1B/74 , agenda in time to review the management letter. ~ayor Anderson indicated no action was needed at this time, that any changes desired could be brought to the formal Council meeting on DecenJber 23. - Mayor Anderson aksed if there had been any thought given to expanding the internal auditing procedures. Assistant Manager answered that they had been expanded sub- stantially. Most of the audit was now prepared in the finance department with re- '-- view only by the auditing firm. Finance Director added that personnel was not available for auditing departments other than finance and some checking of prop- erties in the policy department and petty cash. Manager said staff would be more comfortable with internal auditing expanded to cover other departments, particularly where monies are handled and where monies are distributed to social service oganiza- ti ons . At the conclusion of the discussion, Richard Flomer, auditor, commented that existing internal auditing was the very.best that could be done with existing personnel. He said addition of another person in that capacity would merit considera- tion if funds were available. I Councilwoman Campbell recalled a study at one time by League 'of Women Voters con- I c1uding that the municipal court was unnecessary. She wondered if staff fJ.ad ever I I considered a recommendation to the CouncL1 in that regard. Assistant Manager , answered that that particular proposal would be before the Legislature at the next session. But he felt if the municipal court were abolished, it would only trans- fer the problems to the district court.because of their already overloaded dockets. He was not sure outright apolition of the municipal court would solve anything since there would still be violations of some kind requiring judgment at the municipal le~el. Mayor Anderson, when queried by Councilman McDonald about his reason for asking the question about internal auditing, said his affiliation with businesses and I associations concerned with internal auditing made him curious about the city's -:. approach. ':) ~ . '. 12/23/74 - 10 .. 429 - - - .',..... Councilman Keller inquired about the $150,000 noted in the management letter as uncollected revenue in the municipal court. Assistant Manager explained that out- standing unserved warpants accounted for that amount. When people ~nable to make payment of fines on the spot made arrangements for payment over a period of time and failed to do so, or when people were cited into municipal court and failed to i~" appear the judge issued bench warrants. Personnel available in the police depart- ment to serve bench warrants was rather limited, so they were served only when con- tact was made on some other violation when records were checked out. Improved pro- cedures have made an improvement on that situation - hiring part-time help to trace and identify outstanding warrants and extra help in the police department to serve bench warrants rather than waiting for contact. He added that these uncollected ! accounts were the same people having trouble paying bills in the private sector. Manager added also that many of them lived outside the city's jurisdiction whe~e there was no legal authority to serve warrants. I ; Councilman Keller said he had assumed when a person was fined in court he paid i that fine. Mr. Martin said it was traditional to help those people who had limited I financial resources, allowing them to pay over a period of time. Failure to post bail by. people cited into court but not appearing resulted in issuance of bench. warrants too. That was the only recourse, he said, not like the nonpayment of park~' ing ticket fines where the "boot" was used and found to be very effective. ....-. .'" .-.... .~ -...- ..'- - ..<- .""-' .-.--- -<' . Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. ~rray to approve, affirm and file Items A through M and 0 through Z and AA through'EE. Motion carried unanimously.' Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood to hold a public hearing January 13 on . Item N, Temporary Trailer Classrooms, University Street Church of Christ. Motion carried unanimously. I Beal to appropriate up to $5,000 for the , Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. purpose of hiring a lobbyist to work on the field burning ban. Motion carried unanimously. III - Items Not Previously Heard ~ A. Liquor Licenses \\ 1. Larry's Prime Rib, 2855 Willamette (DA) - Chcmge of Ownership - George Edward Schnell - This item was withdrawn from consideration at the request of 'the owner. 2. Tino's Spaghetti House, 1491 Willamette - Greater Privilege - Now (R) Requesting (DA) Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood to, recortunegd apprQ.v'a.l' f9r Tin0s. Motion carried unanimously. \1) B. Petition, Paving Unfinished Portion Lemming Avenue adjacent to House Nos. 1720 and 1725 - 100% e. - Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood to accept the petition. Motion carried unanimously. IV - Ordinances ,'1 \ Council Bill No. 694 - Improving sidewalk on east.sid.e of Danebo Avenue from Royal Avenue to 1500 feet south was read by council bill nunlber and title only, there being no council member present requesting that it be read in full. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood 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. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded. by.Mr. -Wo0,d Itha t ,:thehill be ::approv:ed <..and'\'g.ilven final: passage. Roil call v9te. ' All.council members presen.t. votin.-g aye the, bill 'was declared passed :;and numbered 17220. ( . ,1"\ Council Bill No. 695 - Sanitary sewer to serve area between 200 feet south of 41st Avenue (extended) and 400 feet north of 41st Avenue (extended) and between East Amazon . Drive and North Shasta Loop was read by council bill number and title only, there being no council member present requesting that it be read in .full. ,. . -. -' - , , .,. , Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood 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. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bill be a~proved and tiven final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present voting aye the 111 was dec ared passed and numbered 17221. 12/23/74 11 430 - - - . Council Bill No. 696 - Adopting plans and specifications for construction of sanitary sewer to serve area between 200 feet south of 41st Avenue (extended) and 400 feet north of 41st Avenue (extended) and between East Amazon Drive and North Shasta Loop was read by council bill nunlber and title only, there being no council 4 member present requesting that it be read in full. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bill be read the second time by council bill nunlber only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously, and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. "- Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present voting aye. the bill was declared passed and nunlbered'17222. .. - ~\ Council Bill No. 697 - Improving the hammerhead turnaround on 22nd Avenue 225 \ feet west of Trillium Street was read by council 'bill number and title only, there being no council member present requesting that it be read in full. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood 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. - Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bill be approved and given final "'- passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present voting aye the bill was declared passed and numbered 17223. "'-'. Council Bill No. 698 - Adopting plans and specifications for improving the hammerhead turnaround on 22nd Avenue 225 feet west of Trillium Street was read by , council bill number and title only, there being no council member present requesting that it be read in full. 'Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bi1,l 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 billnunlber only. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present voting aye the bill was declared passed and numbered 17224. , . Council Bill No. 699 - Levying assessments for storm sewer between Norkenzie Road and \ '(' Carmel Avenue from Minda Drive to south 200 feet (74-44) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full; ~- Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bill be referred to Assessment Panel for hearing on January 6, 1975, and brought back for Council consideration of Panel recommendation on January 13, 1975. Motion carried unanimously. Council Bill No. 700 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer between City View Street and 650 feet west of City View Street from 18th Avenue to 1200 feet sou~h, including Lea Herb Plat (74-39) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bill be referred to Assessment Panel for hearing on January 6, 1975 and brought back for Council consideration of Panel recommenation on January 13, 1975. Motion carried unanimously. , c . Council Bill No. 701 - Levying assessments for paving and.storm sewer on Meadow Lane from Maple Street to Vista Street (74-21) was read by council bill number and title only there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the bill be referred to Assessment Panel for hearing on. January., 6, 1975 and brought back for Council consideration of Panel recommendation on January 13, 1975. Motion carried unanimously. Council Bill No. 702 - Levying assessments for paving 'Snell Street from East Amazon Drive, to Sne 11 Court (74-12) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no council- '. man present requesting that it be read in full. .......... -'.,"" Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood that the council bill be referred to Assessment Panel 1, for having on January. 6, 1975 and brought back for Co-ncil consideration of Panel recommenda- tion on January 13, 1975. Motion carried unanimously. ..~ 12/23/74 - 12 < 43/ ~ v - Resolutions .' ~~DResolution No. 2356 - Short Term Investment Policy was read by number and title. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. '/..lJ1 Resolution No. 2357 - Contract with SP re: Grade crossing protection at Madison Street was read by number and title. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all council members prese]1t voting aye. ~ Resolution No. 2358 - Temporary Trailer Classrooms, University Street Church of Christ - Call hearing for January 13, 1975~ was read by number and title. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. ,u\ Resolution No. 2359 - Requesting advance Community Development funds for planning cost purposes in the amount of $42,000 was read by number and title. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion . carried, all council members present voting aye. \QoResolution No. 2360 - Authorizing payment of bills and claims for the period December 9, 1974, through December 23, 1974, was read by number and title. Mr. McDonald questioned $1,273.59 for attorney services for indigent defendants. Manager said city is required by law to provide legal services to people in Municipal Court who cannot provide their own defense. 'These servtces_are provided oJ? an,h?urlY rate. ,MX~ McDonald wQn9,er:~~~ if th~se co~;t,s_' would rise. '- . . - ~ , .. '-' Asst. Manager said that, as court activity increases, costs may go up. The Municipal Court docket has been accelerated to take care of the backlog so a greater demand has been placed on indigent counsel. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. \ I) 0. Manager extended wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor Anderson announced completion of terms of Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Wood and Mr. McDonald and thanked them for their years of service to the community. 'There will I bea'special acknowledgment at the Council meeting on January 13. Manager also - commended the outgoing members on behalf of the staff.. Mr. Wood said it had been a real pleasure and a very educational experience. Mrs. Campbell stated it had been a privilege to work with the Council and staff people. "Eugene is what it is because of the staff,"she added. Mr. McDonald, here since 1966, said he has appreciated it, and added that there could not be a better staff anywhere in the United States. There'being no further business, upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. .A1t/J!Mi0t A. K. Martin Assistant City Manager ~' y' 12/23/74 - 13 432 -=- - -