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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/1986 Meeting (2) - e e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council City Council Chamber January 8, 1986 Noon COUNCILORS PRESENT: Cynthia Wooten, Richard Hansen, Emily Schue, Freeman Holmer, Ruth Bascom, Debra Ehrman, Roger Rutan, Jeff Mill ere The adjourned meeting from January 6, 1985, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by Council President Cynthia Wooten in the absence of His Honor Mayor Brian B. Obie. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Community Substance Abuse Conference Councilor Ehrman said she attended a meeting of the Community Schools Coordi- nating Council. She learned that 4-J School District representatives are arranging a Community Substance Abuse Conference to be held in February. She will supply the council with more information about the conference later. B. 6th/7th Avenues Extension Councilor Rutan asked the staff to report to the council when important progress is made in the 6th/7th avenues extension process. C. Human Rights Commissions Councilor Wooten said she and Councilor Hansen enjoyed the interviews in December with applicants for the Human Rights Commissions. They decided to propose that the council schedule a once-a-month presentation by the chairer of one of the City's boards and commissions. The presentations would inform the council of the board's or commission's activities. Councilor Schue said she and Councilor Holmer had discussed the same thing. The other councilors agreed with Ms. Wooten's suggestion. D. January 13, 1986 Meeting Ms. Wooten postponed consideration of the Mayor's nominations to the Eugene/ Springfield Metropolitan Partnership to Monday, January 13, 1986. She said council officers for 1986 will be elected on January 13, 1986. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 1 . e e E. Public Service Officer City Manager Michea1 Gleason introduced Mary Kay Hessel, who will serve as the City's Public Service Officer from now until July 1, 1986. Ms. Wooten thanked Barbara MacDonald for the good job she has done as Public Service Officer for the last six months. F. Appointments 1. Council Subcommittee's Nominations to the Aging Commission (memo distributed) Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve the follow- ing Council Subcommittee's nominations to the Commission for the Rights of the Aging: Benjamin Taite1, 2115 Brittany Drive.......Term to expire: 1/1/89 (Reappointment) Kathryn Zuckerman, 206 Trailside Loop......Term to expire: 1/1/89 (Replacement for Martha MacFarlane) David Campbell, 3434 Onyx P1ace............Term to expire: 1/1/87 (A1 ternate) Melinda Edwards, 1080 Cannon Court.........Term to expire: 1/1/87 (Al ternate) Vivian Wearne, 1510 Emray Drive............Term to expire: 1/1/87 (Alternate) Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. City Council Minutes of: Dinner/Work Session of November 25, 1985; Lunch/Work Session of December 4, 1985; meeting of December 4, 1985; joint meeting of December 4, 1985; Dinner/Work Session of December 16, 1985; and Lunch/Work Session of December 18, 1985 (minutes distributed) Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve the City Council minutes of November 25, 1985; December 4, 1985; December 16,1985; and December 18,1985. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 PagE! 2 e e e B. Five-Year Forecast and State Revenue Sharing Ordinance (memo, ordinance, forecast distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Finance Director Warren Wong gave the staff report. He said the State Executive Department requires a five-year forecast for receipt of State Revenue Sharing funds. Eugene's share of the funds is estimated to be $600,000 for FY 85/86 and $671,000 for FY 86/87. Mr. Gleason added that a Six-Year Forecast will be presented to the council later. It is more useful than the five-year forecast required by the Execu- tive Department. Answering questions from Ms. Wooten and Ms. Bascom, Mr. Wong said last year"s Five-Year Forecast projected expenditures of $130 million, but they actually totaled only $93 million. The forecast projects "holding accounts" as well as expenditures. The City's debt service is decreasing. Bancroft bonds are being paid off and not many new bonds are being issued. The City's debt SE!r- vice on general obligation bonds will decrease more than half in five years. The only remaining major general obligation bonds will be for the Hult Center and the acquisition of park land. Answering a question from Ms. Schue, Mr. Wong said a committee of the League of Oregon Cities decided not to request a change in the format of the Five.. Year Forecast. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve the Five-Year Forecast. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. CB 2869--An ordinance electing to receive State revenue sharing funds pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (221.770) and declaring an emergency. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be rea!d the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous c:on- sent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this; time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Council Bill 2869 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all coun- cilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19372). MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 3 e C. Resolution Authorizing Execution of State Vehicle Dealer Certificates (memo, resolution distributed) Ci ty Manager Michea1 G1 eason introduced the agenda item. Di ane Moen of thl~ Development Department gave the staff report. She said the Eugene Police Chief was required to certify compliance with local land use and business license regulations for vehicle dealers in the past. Changes in the statute permit the council to designate another authority. The proposed ordinance designates the City Manager and a designee, which will be the Permit and Information Center, as the certifying authority. Answering a question from Councilor Bascom, Mr. Gleason said the issue is an example of the State delegating responsibility to the cities and a lack of understanding of City organization. It was not reasonable to expect the Police Chief to make a land use certification. The City does not receive funds for the certification. Res. No. 3954--A resolution authorizing execution of vehicle dealer certificates. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the resolu-. tion. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. III. METROPOLITAN PLAN MID-PERIOD REVIEW (memo, background information distributed) e City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the agenda item. Teresa Bishow of the! Planning Department gave the staff report. She said the council's public hearing on the Metropolitan Plan Mid-Period Review was held on December 3, 1985. She said the motions prepared for council consideration referred to the background material titled "Metro Plan Text Amendments" (dated 1/2/86) and "Metro Plan Diagram Amendments" (dated 1/2/86). The material consolidated the recommendations of the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) and the three local planning commissions. It also incorporated comments from the public and the Department of Land Conservation and Development. Ms. Wooten said the council studied the Mid-Period Review numerous times. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Bishow said the Springfield City Council took action on the Mid-Period Review on January 6, 1986. The Lane County Board of Commissioners will probably take action on it the last week of January. e The councilors considered and voted on each of the issues enumerated in the background material. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Ms. Brody said an ordinance incor'- porating the changes tentatively approved today will be presented to the coun- cil for adoption later. If the council's recommendations differ from those of the Springfield City Council and the Lane County Board of Commissioners, the MPC will be asked to recommend a consensus position. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 4 Metro Plan Text Amendments e Introduction to the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Introduction recommended by MPC and the three planning commissions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter II of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Fundamental Pri nci p1 es recommended by thE~ planning commissions in items #1, 2, and 3 on page 2 of the Metro Plan Text Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve the Eugene Planning Commission recommended change in item #4 on page 3 of the Metro Plan Text Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve the deletion of the proposed amendment on page 11-14, Vol. 2 described under item 5-b on page 4 of the Text Amendments. e Answering a question, Ms. Brody said the last motion meant that no changes would be made in the description of the diagram in the Metro Plan. The staff recommended approval of the motion because the Oregon Department of land Con- servation and Development (DlCD) indicated a change in the description of the diagram might cause problems. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve the MPC's and Planning Commissions' recommended changes to the Fundamental Principles as amended. Answering a question, Ms. Bishow, said the motion would approve all the rest of the changes in the Fundamental Principles section recommended by the MPC. The changes strengthened the idea that the Metro Plan is sufficient for a specific population level (not a specific date). later in the meeting, Ms. Brody said the MPC recommended the addition of a number of policies that apply to and clarify urban transition and annexation issues. The new policies will permit annexation of non-contiguous residential properties and they incorporate the policies in the Eugene Urbanization Report into the Metro Plan. No testimony was received in opposition to those poli- ci es. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page' 5 e Chapter III, Section A of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Residential Land Use and Housing section recommended by the MPC and the three planning commissions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter III, Section B of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Economy section recommended by the MPC, incorporating the change recommended by the Lane County Planning Commission under item #1 on page 4 of the Text Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter III, Section C of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Environmental Resources section recommended by the MPC and the three planning commissions, including the revised version of Policy No. 36 presented by staff in the January 5 Goal 5 memo, including an indication that experts ~,ill be consulted when inventories of natural and historic resources are compiled, and including a clarification of how "signifi- cance" will be determined. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e Chapter III, Section D of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Willamette River Greenway section recom- mended by the MPC and the three planning commissions, including the deletion of proposed Policy 13 described on page 6 of the Text Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unani- mously, 8:0. Chapter III, Section E of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Environmental Design section recommended by the MPC and the three planning commissions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter III, Section F of the Metro Plan e Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Transportation section recommended by the MPC and the three planning commissions. Answering a question from Ms. Wooten, Ms. Brody said the motion will add a finding to the Transportation section. The finding clarifies how rail routes link Eugene and Springfield to the other rail routes in the area. The motion will also add some data about Lane Transit District ridership and clarify some wording in the Transportation section. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 6 e Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter III, Section G of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Public Facilities section as recommended by the MPC and the three planning commissions, including Spring-. field Planning Commission's recommended amendment to Policy 17 described on page 7 of the Text Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter III, Section H of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Park and Recreation Facilities section recommended by the MPC and the three planning commissions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter III, Section I of the Metro Plan e Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Historic Preservation section recommended by the MPC, including a revised Policy No.6 incorporating both the Springfield and Eugene Planning Commissions' recommendations as described on page 7 of the Text Amendments. Answering a question from Ms. Wooten, Ms. Brody said the planning directors wanted to update the archaeological working paper during the Metro Plan Update. However, the Eugene Planning Commission recommended that the archaeo- logical working paper be updated and an inventory of archaeological sites prepared earlier if grants can be obtained to fund them. Ms. Bishow said the Springfield and Eugene Planning Commissions' recommendations can be consoli- dated if the motion is approved. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve the Eugene Planning Commission's recommendation to add new Policies 7 and 8 to the Historic Preservation section as listed under item 2 on page 8 of the Text Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter III, Section J of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve the text changes to the Energy section recommended by the MPC amending Pol icy #1 and described on page 9 of the Text Amend-. ments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 7 e Later in the meeting, Ms. Wooten said she felt strongly about the testimony the council received. Ms. Bishow responded that the Lane Electric Energy Planning Program will be used as much as possible, but it is not a planning document and is out of date. She said the staff recommended retaining Policy 1 and referring to related energy documents, such as the Lane Electric Enel'gy Planning Program when preparing a comprehensive energy plan. Chapter III, Section K of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve the text changes to the Citizen Involvement section recommended by the MPC and change #1 recommended by the Springfield Planning Commission on page 9 of the Text Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Chapter IV of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve the text changes to the Plan Review section recommended by the MPC and the Eugene Planning Commission and described in items 1, 2, 3, and 5 on pages 10 and 11 of the Text Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e Ms. Bishow noted that the motion excluded the fourth item in the Text Amend- ments concerning MAPAC's role. She said the Springfield City Council will make a recommendation about MAPAC's role which will then be considered by t.he other jurisdictions. The motion reconfirmed MAPAC's current role. Chapter V of the Metro Plan Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to tentatively approve text changes to the Glossary and Appendix A recommended by the MPC and the three planning commissions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Metro Plan Diagram Amendments Index No. B-l-a of the MPC Report, Barger-Be1t1ine Development Node Index No. B-l-b of the MPC Report, Roya1-Danebo Floating Node Index No. B-l-c of the MPC Report, West Bethe1-Danebo Floating Node Index No. B-1-d of the MPC Report, Laurel Hill Floating Node Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and the Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendments B-l-a through B-l-d. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 8 e Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the Eugene Planning Commission's recommendation to indicate for the record that the Metro Plan reflects general land use patterns and that additional detail is contained in the refinement plans. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-2 of the MPC Report, Highway 99 East Side Commercial Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC a:nd the Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-2. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-3, West 11th North Side Commercial Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and the Eugene Planning Commission's recommendation for amendment: B-3. e Mr. Rutan noted that the Eugene Planning Commission recommended that the proposal be re-eva1uated in the Commercial Lands Study. Ms. Schue said the recommendation of the Springfield Planning Commission differed from the recom- mendation of the MPC, the Eugene Planning Commission, and the Lane County Planning Commission. The motion did not concur with the recommendation of the Springfield Planning Commission. Answering a question from Ms. Bascom, Ms. Wooten said the MPC will discuss the difference in the recommendations. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-4, North Delta (Banfield) Commercial Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and the Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-4. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-6, Booth-Kelly Mixed Use Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support amendment B-6 recommended by the three planning commissions and the staff recommended changes on page 5 of the Diagram Amendments. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-7, Washburne Historical District Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-7. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 9 e Index No. 8-8, Springfield Millrace Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support amendment 8-8 as recommended by the Eugene and Springfield Planning Commissions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimouslYll 8:0. Index No. B-9, Coburg/County Farm Road Commercial Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support amendment B-9 as recommended by the Eugene Planning Commission. Ms. Wooten said that approval of the change in designation is premature. She supported the recommendation of the Lane County Planning Commission which was to deny the request and include consideration of it in the Commercial Lands Study. Roll call vote; the motion carried 7:1. Ms. Wooten voted na)'. e Index No. B-10, Santa Clara Floating Node Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-10. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-ll, Irving Road Industrial Site Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the Eugene and Springfield Planning Commissions' recommendation for amend- ment 8-11. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-12, Maxwell/River Road Commercial Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-12. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-13, Greenhill Road Industrial Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the Eugene Planning Commission recommendation for amendment 8-13. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-14, Gateway Commercial (Boyles) Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment 8-14. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-15, North Gateway Commercial (Cockerline) e Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to table consideration of B-15 until the MPC has reviewed the revised amendment. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 10 e Responding to a question from Mr. Holmer, Ms. Brody said councilors had an opportunity to declare ex parte contacts and conflicts of interest at the public hearing. City Attorney Tim Sercombe said councilors should declare subsequent ex parte contacts concerning the diagram amendments when the council considers the ordinance. Mr. Hansen said the request seems reasonable and he would like to speed it up. He would vote against the motion. Ms. Schue discussed the negotiations with the other jurisdictions that will take place if the motion is approved. Mr. Rutan said he shared Mr. Hansen's concern, but he is willing to let the other jurisdictions lead the negotiations. Answering a question from Mr. Rutan, Ms. Brody said approval of the motion will not delay consideration of the ordinance. Roll call vote; the motion carried 7:1. Mr. Hansen voted nay. Index No. B-16, County Shops Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and the Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-16. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e Index No. B-17, Santa Clara UGB Expansion Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the recom- mendation of the MPC and the three planning commissions concern- ing amendment B-17. Roll call vote; the motion carried unani- mously, 8:0. Index No. B-18, River Loop Number 1 Exception Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to deny the proposed amendment B-18 due to the applicant's desire to withdraw the request. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. 8-19, Merryman Road (Kokkeler Estates) Exception Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-19. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-20, Barger Drive, UGB Expansion Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Eugene and Springfield Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-20 and to direct the staff to prepare additional findings to justify expansion of the UGB. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 11 e e Answering questions from Ms. Schue and Mr. Hansen, Ms. Brody said the staff will prepare new findings without spending a great deal of money. The new findings will be based on existing information. The OLCO wants a finding about the need for additional residential land within the Urban Growth Boun- dary, and it will be hard to demonstrate such a need now. She said the OLeo can appeal the local decision to the Land Use Board of Appeals if the OLCO staff thinks the findings are not sufficient. Several councilors commented on the amendment. Ms. Ehrman said she will vote against the motion. She said the testimony did not indicate things have changed and she does not think the property is unique. She noted that the Lane County Planning Commission did not recommend approval of the amendment. Mr. Miller summarized the dilemma by saying the residential supply of land is ample and, consequently, it will be difficult to justify an extension of the urban growth boundary for resi- dentially designated land. He suggested the issue involved compact urban growth. He pointed out that low density residen- tial development abuts the property. Mr. Hansen said most of the local jurisdictions approved the amendment. He thought the decision should reflect local opinion. Ms. Wooten said she would oppose the motion. She said the issue is "need." She said the proposal does not support compact urban growth because the exist- ing inventory of residential land is sufficient. In her opinion, the urban growth boundary should not be expanded until additional land is needed. Ms. Bascom said urban services can be provided to this site sequentially and the provision of urban services in a sequential manner is one of the purposes of the urban growth boundary. She said the proposal provides an alternative site for housing. Answering questions from Mr. Miller, Ms. Brody said a pump station may not be located on the site. She said the urban growth boundary has not been expanded since the Metro Plan was acknowledged in 1982. This amendment could set a precedent. Roll call vote; the motion failed because of a tie. Mr. Holmer, Ms. Bascom, Mr. Hansen, and Mr. Rutan voted' aye. Ms. Wooten, Ms. Schue, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Ehrman voted nay. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to deny amendment B-20 due to lack of applicable LCOC goals analyses. Roll call vote; the motion failed because of a tie vote. Ms. Wooten, Ms. Schue, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Ehrman voted aye. Mr. Holmer, Ms. Bascom, Mr. Hansen, and Mr. Rutan voted nay. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to direct the MPC to consider the matter again. Ms. Wooten suggested the council consider the issue at another meeting before ~ remanding it to the MPC. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 12 Ms. Ehrman recommended the council take no additional action because the vote 4It which failed to approve the amendment denied it. Mr. Holmer said the council vote also failed to deny the amendment. He favor- ed referring the matter to the MPC. Ms. Schue did not think the Eugene City Council should abdicate its responsi- bility to the MPC. Mr. Miller was especially concerned about the possibility that approval of the amendment would set a precedent. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Hansen, to table action on amendment 8-20 to January 22, 1986. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-21, McVay Highway Industrial Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment 8-21. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e Index No. 8-22, Hayden Bridge UG8 Correction Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment 8-22. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. 8-23, Awbrey-Meadow View Industrial Site Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment 8-23. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. 8rody said approval of the motion will include the Awbrey-Meadow View Industrial Site in the Alternative Growth Area Study. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. 8-24, Willow Creek Planned 80undary Change Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment 8-24. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. 8-25.1, Awbrey Lane/Prairie Road Exception Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-25.1. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 13 - Answering questions from Ms. Ehnnan and Ms. Wooten, Ms. Brody said the staff can provide the justification needed. Ms. Bishow said the parcels in B-25 will be designated Rural Residential and will not have to be exempted from the Agricultural Goal. The justification will be based on 1984 parcel file data. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. 25.2, Irvington Road Exception Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-25.2. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. 25.3, Bailey Hill Road Exception Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Eugene Planning Commission recommendation for amendment B-25.3. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-25.4, Gimpl Hill Road Exception Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC recommendation for amendment B-25.4. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e Index No. B-26, Site No.9, Ayers Road UGB Contraction Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the MPC and Planning Commissions' recommendation for amendment B-26, Site No.9. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Index No. B-26, Sites No. 19,20, and 21, Thurston Middle School Vicinity UGB Expansion, Thurston Road UGB Expansion Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to support the Planning Commissions' recommendations for amendments B-26 sites 19, 20, and 21 based on a lack of applicable LCDC goals analyses. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Ms. Wooten adjourned the meeting at 1:21 p.m. ;~ Micheal Gleason Ci ty Manager (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) 1937C e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 8, 1986 Page 14 c e . e MEMORANDUM January 8, 1986 To: From: Mayor and City Council Departments of Planning and Public Works Subject: Recommendations on TransPlan At its November 26 and December 10, 1985 meetings, the Eugene Planning Commission voted to forward to you the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan A't'ea Transportation Plan (TransPlan) with suggested changes. The Springfield and Lane County Planning Commissions and the Lane County Roads Advisory Committee have also recommended to their elected officials adoption of TransPlan with changes. Thi s memorandum responds to issues and concerns raised by the Eugene Ci ty Council at its December 18 work session on TransPlan. Attached, under separate cover, is a summary of the recommendations of the Eugene, Springfield and Lane County Planning Commissions, and the Lane County Roads Advisory Committee. Where changes are recommended by one of the advi sory bodi es, the ori gi na 1 version (from TransPlan) is included. Specific wording changes suggested by the advi sory bodi es are hi gh 1 i ghted by use of Italic type. Also attached under separate cover is a January 6, 1986 memorandum to you from Dorothy Anderson, President of the Eugene Planning Commission, summarizing the Planning Commissions discussion on the eight percent transit goal. ISSUES RAISED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL 1. The eight percent transit goal is unattainable and should be reduced. The Planning Commission addressed this concern with a number of recommended changes/addi ti ons to the TransPlan draft. The Pl anni ng Commissi on recommended adding a policy to the plan (PC8) which calls for monitoring and reporting on transportation statistics (including transit ridership) on an annual basis between the present time and the next five year update of the transportation plan. The Planning Commission added wording to the transit section introduction which states that the goal is ambitious and that if it is not achieved it would be advisable to reexamine the goal in the update. The commission also added wording to the effect that the proposed alternative modes study may lead to a recommendation to reconsider the alternative modes assumptions. The Planning Commission discussion is summarized in the memorandum from Dorothy Anderson attached under separate cover. The transit ridership goal is divided into three phases. The goal to be strived for between now and the next major update is set at three percent, which is followed by a five percent goal in ten to 12 years, which is followed by an eight percent goal by the Metro Plan population of 293.700 is reached. t ~ ( e e e central area parking, circulation and air quality study which would include the Sacred Heart area. Staff has been in contact with Sacred Heart and will be integrating and analyzing their Master Plan as part of this study. Work will begin on this study in the next month. Staff will report to you periodically on the progress. 5. Respond to Sacred Heart suggestion to add new policies AM8 and Pkl0, as detailed in their December 4 letter. Staff met with staff from Sacred Heart during the Planning Commission review of TransPlan and jOintly developed proposed language for consideration by the Planning Commission. The Commission subsequently responded to those proposals and incorporated them in its recommendation to you. Sacred Heart's suggestion to allow free or low-cost parking (PklO) is not prohibited by TransPlan. The suggest i on to add an AHa to work with emp 1 oyers and emp 1 oyees in hi gh- employment areas to determine factors which would aid in maximizing use of alternative modes is addressed throughout TransPlan and has been and continues to be a practice of the TakePart Carpool and Ridesharing program in the past years. 6. Delete reference to woonerfs (as contained in policy LU5). Woonerf areas or zones are included as one of seven implementation strategies included in lU5. The woonerf area in West University has been successful, as has been the experience in many European cities. Staff suggests retaining this implementation strategy as just one of many options to protect residential neighborhoods from the adverse effects of through automobile traffic. 7. Move Valley River Bridge to short-range phase Staff recommends this project be kept in the long-range category at present. However, we strongly recommend the engineering and environmental studies be done in the short-range phase, in order to determi ne the a 1 i gnment and preserve a corridor for its eventual construction. SUGGESTED PROJECT ADDITIONS TO TRANSPLAN The following additions or changes to the street and highway project listing have been ident1 f1 ed 1 n the revi ew process. Staff recommends the Council include these in their motion to tentatively adopt TransPlan. Roosevelt, from Terry to Greenhill: This would extend Roosevelt Boulevard as a two to four lane roadway to provide an important east-west arterial as this area of west Eugene develops. Cost;s estimated at $1,000,000; suggested phasing is medium; justification is A, ED (improves access, economic development). 18th and Willamette -- major intersection improvements: The draft TransPlan presently lists the conversion of Willamette Street to two-way operation from 11th to 20th avenues. The cost estimate of $500,000 was 3 based mainly on a need to widen the intersection at 18th and Wi 1 lamette. However, our further study shows that the two-way conversion can be done without the widening, although an increase in future traffic volumes will necessitate the widening, probably as a medium-range project. Therefore, staff recommends: a) that the cost estimate for project #134 (Willamette Street, 11th to 20th) be revised to $30,000, and b) that project #214 (18th Avenue Intersections) be expanded to include 18th and Willamette, and the cost estimate be revised to $1,300,000. Washington-Jefferson Bridge -- add third southbound lane at merge of Valley River ramp and 1-105: Staff concurs that thi s project is needed and recommends it be programmed in the short range as a State Highway project. Cost is $500,000; justification is S,O (safety, operational). ACTION REQUESTED Council is requested to tentatively adopt TransPlan with changes suggested by the Planning Commission, staff and the Council. Following your tentative approval and tentative approval by the other two jurisdictions and LTD the Metropolitan Area Transportation Committee will meet and resolve any conflicts. The recommendation by MATC will come back to you and the other jurisdictions for adoption by ordinance. plkmtp37 4 , , t e e '.-