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M I NUT E S
e Eugene City Council
Council Chamber--City Hall
June 22, 1987
7:30 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Debra Ehrman, Freeman Holmer, Emily Schue,
Cynthia Wooten (7:36 p.m.-approx. 9:00 p.m.),
Ruth Bascom, Roger Rutan, Jeff Miller, Rob Bennett.
The adjourned meeting of June 17, 1987, of the City Council of the City of
Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Brian B. Obie.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: AWBREY/MEADOWVIEW METRO PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
City Manager Mi chea 1 Gleason introduced the item. Teresa Bishow of the
Planning Department gave the staff report. She said the council directed the
Planning Commission to develop a specifi c Metropo 1 i tan Area General Plan
amendment for the Awbrey/Meadowview area after the council considered the
Alternative Industrial Growth Areas Study. She said the amendment recommended
by the commission would expand the urban growth boundary to provide about 200
acres for heavy industrial use.
e Ms. Bishow said the merits of the proposed Metro Plan amendment will be
analyzed after it is initiated. She said the council had received copies of a
June 1, 1987, memo to Interested Parties from the Pl anni ng Department
concerning "Awbrey/Meadowview Metro Plan Amendment Proposal;" several maps;
letters from the Blachly-Lane County Co-op Electric Association and Marilyn
Andrysek and Frank Andrysek; a petition signed by about 20 people; and letters
from Jack Hough of Bob Bennett Realty and Jim Saul. She distributed copies of
a June 18, 1987, letter from the Oregon Natural Resources Council and a June
22,1987, letter from Greg Winterowd, Springfield Planning Director. She said
Mr. Winterowd's letter said the Springfield Planning Commission recommended
that all Metro Plan amendments based on the Alternative Industrial Growth
Areas Study be reviewed during the Metro Plan Update.
Ms. Bi show suggested the counci 1 take publ ic testimony on the proposed
amendment and then decide about initiating it. If it is initiated, the
council could then decide whether it should be considered during the Metro
Plan Update or s@parately_ ShQ said tn~ council may modify the proposed
amendment.
Mayor Obie emphasized that the issue before the council does not concern the
proper zoning for the Awbrey/Meadowview property. The issue is consideration
of a Metro Plan amendment that would expand the urban growth boundary to
include the Awbrey/Meadowview property for heavy industrial use. He asked
people to testify about the issue.
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Mayor Obie opened the public hearing.
e Jim Saul, Suite 300, 111 West 7th Avenue, said he represented the owners of
the Awbrey/Meadowview property. He said the council decided in 1985, and
again in 1987, that it would be appropriate to consider the Awbrey/Meadowview
Metro Plan amendment prior to the Metro Plan Update. Reviewing a Planning
Department presentation to the council on May 13, Mr. Saul sa i d property
designated for heavy industrial use with railroad access is in demand, the
inventory of such property in the Eugene/Springfield area is very limited, and
the Awbrey/Meadowview property is unique and has access to two railroads.
Mr. Saul recommended the council initiate the Awbrey/Meadowview Metro Plan
amendment now. He said the Lane County Board of Commissioners has initiated
the amendment. He said the council needs more information before it decides
how much the urban growth boundary should be expanded. He recommended that
the council stipulate that the analyses required when the Metro Plan amendment
is considered should determine how many acres should be in the
Awbrey/Meadowview site.
Mr. Saul said he concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation that a
40-acre minimum parcel size be required in the Awbrey/Meadowview property. He
said Mayor Obie requested information on May 13 about the intentions of the
property owners and that information is contained in Mr. Saul's June 18
letter.
Gordon Ell i ott, 1414 Polk, said the Awbrey/Meadowview site is the best
location in the area for heavy industrial use. He said it has railroad and
hi ghway access; it has good water, good dra i nage, and is close to the
e wastewater plant; and it has good subsurface soil for multi-story buildings.
He said it can be developed cheaper than other properties and industries would
be there now if it had been designated for industrial development.
Vick.i Dietmeyer, 44 West Broadway, is Executive Di rector of the Eugene-
Springfield Metropolitan Partnership. She said the Partnership is receiving
fewer inquiries than before about special light industrial sites and more
inquiries about sites for heavy and medium-heavy industrial sites. She said
10 to 15 prospects have asked about heavy and medium-heavy sites in the last
six months. The prospects usually want 20- to 40-acre sites and, as the
Fantas Study indicated, there are very few such sites in the Eugene-
Springfield area.
Ms. Dietmeyer said the existing 20- to 100-acre sites in the metropolitan area
are not aesthetically pleasing. She discussed negotiations with the B.F.
Goodrich Company. She said the existing, appropriately designated sites did
not have a pleasant appearance, some did not have the necessary
infrastructure, and some are wetlands with soils that cannot bear heavy loads.
She said Partnership representatives are working with officials of a Japanese
business now and the only site that meets their requirements might be a
wetland. If the company does not locate in Eugene, it will be because the
officials cannot find a suitable site.
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Ms. Dietmeyer said the Eugene-Springfield area is 1 os inq industrial
prospects because of inadequate industrial sites. She said the Partnership
e and Planning staffs will consider redesignating some special light industrial
sites. If that cannot be done, then heavy industrial sites should be added to
the inventory. She said the Awbrey/Meadowview site is excellent for heavy
industrial use but it might be a burden for the community to service. She sa i d
she has been told the owners will bear some or all of the cost of extending
services.
John McCulley, 1385 Oak, said he represents Don Jones who owns 60 acres south
of Awbrey Lane and Zip-a-Log which owns 54 acres adjacent to Mr. Jones.
property. He said he hoped he represented the owner of 74 acres east of the
Zip-a-Log property. He said those owners have had a problem since the Metro
Plan designation of the properties was changed from M-3 Heavy Industrial to
M-4 Special Heavy industrial with a 40-acre minimum parcel size. He reviewed
the size of the ownerships and said 40-acre parcels are difficult to develop.
Mr. McCulley said the Jones property has access to the Burlington Northern
Railroad, sanitary sewers, and Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) water. He
said there would be a need for industrial property north of Awbrey Lane if the
40-acre minimum parcel size requirement is removed from the industrial
properties south of Awbrey Lane. In that case, five-acre parcels could be
developed between Enid Station Road and Awbrey Lane. He said his clients are
ready to annex their properties.
Mayor Obie said the properties Mr. McCulley discussed are not included in the
Metro Plan amendment the council is considering. Mr. Obie suggested
Mr. McCulley's clients propose a change in the designation of their properties
e during the Metro Plan Update.
Robert Emmons, 1064 West 5th, said the proposed change in the Metro Plan
designation for the Awbrey/Meadowview property and a railroad spur to the
property do not conform to Statewide Planning Goal #3. He said the statement
in the Planning Department1s June 1 memo that lithe new goal would indicate the
community's desire to provide for large-scale industrial users. . ." does not
reflect his desires. He said no valid survey has measured the community's
desire concerning large-scale industrial users.
Mr. Emmons said the City administration and the local mass media will not
assess the community's desire. He said the issue should be voted on by the
public. He discussed the Van Duyn Chocolate Company and said basic questions
about the company's solvency were not asked. He said the site it was to occupy
is empty and vanda 1 i zed. He sa i d the effect of that project on the
community's 1; vabil ity was not reasonably addressed. He discussed air
pollution in the area. He said the new zoning would permit an aluminium
smelting plant.
Mr. Emmons said Stub Stewart addressed the council at an evening work session
when other citizens were not permitted to address the council. He said
Mr. Stewart's speech was unfair and unethical. To be fair, he requested that
the Awbrey/Meadowview Metro Plan amendment be presented to the voters now with
a thorough analysis and explanation of its ecological impact. He submitted
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his testimony and a statement from Sustainable Eugene Economic Development
(SEED) in writing.
e Nena Lovinger, 1445 East 21st, said she represented the Oregon Natural
Resources Council. She said James Montieth, Executive Director of the Oregon
Natura 1 Resources Council, reviewed many relevant documents and concluded
that approval of the Awbrey-Meadowview Metro Plan amendment would be contrary
to the area's prudent land use planning goals. She said the Awbrey-Meadowview
property is prime agricultural soil and Statewide Planning Goal #3 indicates
that prime agricultural soils should be preserved for agricultural purposes
unless conclusive evidence proves it is not needed for agriculture.
Ms. Lovinger said the Awbrey-Meadowview site should not be used for industrial
development. She said the community agreed not to solicit heavy industries
unt il Stub Stewart promoted his aspirations for the Awbrey-Meadowvi ew
property. She said sound planning decisions should not be disregarded. She
said there are 3,900 acres of industrial land within the urban growth
boundary. Parcels should be consolidated to form suitable sites.
Ms. Lovinger said expansion of the urban growth boundary would encourage urban
sprawl and pollution. She said the Metro Plan provides for land use needs,
facilities, and services for a population of 293,700. Expansion of the urban
growth boundary is not warranted now. She said Mayor Obie was remiss in
permitting Stub Stewart to address the council in a February work session.
There being no additional requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public
hearing.
e Responding to the testimony, Ms. Bishow said a description of the Enid-Awbrey
area discussed by Mr. McCulley is included in the Awbrey-Meadowview Metro Plan
amendment. The amendment indicates that urban services can be provided to the
area and that the City will consider reducing the minimum parcel size to 20
acres following annexations. She sa i d the 40-acre mi n i mum pa rce 1 size
designation was applied partly to justify the Metro Plan allocation for heavy
industrial uses. Ms. Brody said justification for five-acre parcels in the
Enid-Awbrey site would be difficult.
Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Bishow said the Enid-Awbrey site will
be analyzed when the Awbrey-Meadowview Metro Plan amendment is evaluated. She
said the Metro Plan Update will begin July 1,1987, and the Springfield
Planning Commission wishes to consider all major Metro Plan amendments during
the update. Ms. Brody said the update will be completed in 1990. If the
Awbrey-Meadowview amendment is initiated separate from the Metro Plan Update,
its consideration Will take only about six months. Of course, appeals to the
decision may be submitted. A railroad spur would have to be constructed to
the Awbrey-Meadowview site and the property owners indicated they will pay for
the spur. Extending sewers to the site might cost $300,000. The property
owners indicated they will pay part or all of that cost. Mr. Gleason said the
improvements probably would be financed with a Bancroft loan.
Answering a question from Ms. Schue, Ms. Brody said the Metro Plan Update
process will evaluate all heavy industrial sites in the metropolitan area and
will take about two-and-a-half years.
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Replying to questions from Mr. Miller and Ms. Bascom) Ms. Bishow said the
Awbrey-Meadowview site is in farm use and has a farm deferral. An exception
e to Statewide Planning Goal #3 would have to be approved if the Awbrey-
Meadowview property is used for industrial uses. She said access from both
railroads to the center of the Enid-Awbrey site would be difficult. Some
intervening properties are not in industrial use and one railroad is elevated
so that a proper turning radius might be difficult.
Respondi ng to a question from Mr. Rutan) Ms. Bishow said 200 acres is
appropriate for a large) heavy industrial site and Eugene does not have such a
site. She said 200 acres is probably the largest parcel that can be marketed.
Public discussion of an industrial park on the Awbrey-Meadowview site has
occurred only in the last few months although the property owners have always
wanted an industrial park on the site. Ms. Brody said the planning directors
did not think expansion of the urban growth boundary to include the entire
700-acre Awbrey/Meadowview site could be justified. She said a proven demand
for a 200-acre site might facilitate justification for expanding the boundary
to include the rest of the site.
Answering questions from Mr. Holmer) Ms. Bishow said the only direct impact of
the proposed amendment on properties on Link Road is a reduction in the
minimum lot size. However) most residents on Link Road own small properties.
Ms. Brody added that the properties in a potential island will be examined
during the Metro Plan Update.
Replying to questions from Mayor Obie) Ms. Bishow said the Planning Commission
recommended the proposed amendment involve about 200 acres. The property
owners would prefer that the amendment not include a specific size for the
e urban growth boundary expansion. The property owners own over 700 acres in
the area. Ms. Brody said the staff originally recommended a minimum parcel
size of 200 acres to the Planning Commission but later the commission
recommended consideration of an industrial park with a 40-acre minimum parcel
size. She said a parcel size smaller than 40 acres would be difficult to
justify because then the site would not be unique.
Beginning the councilors. discussion) Ms. Ehrman said the date for completing
consideration of the amendment is an issue. She said she is interested in the
railroad access) population projections) and the ultimate cost to the City.
She said the entire property should be considered with other industrial
properties if the council initiates the amendment. She said approval of the
amendment might include conditions about the costs of extending City services
to the property.
Ms. Bascom said she is pleased that performance standards are included in the
proposed amendment. She said there has been so much controversy about the
property that perhaps it should be considered separately from the Metro Plan
Update.
Mr. Rutan said the property has been considered since 1966 and studied lito
death." New information probably will not be provided. He said it is time for
the council to make a decision now. The process is thorough and should begin.
He sa i d the 200-acre pa rce 1 size recommended by the Planning Commission is
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arbi trary. He said the property is unique and the size should not be limited
in the proposal. He said the property owners did not suggest that the entire
e 700 acres be included in the urban growth boundary.
Ms. Schue said the council has received much new information recently about
industrial land. The counci 1 learned the inventory is less usable than
intended because of an excess of special light industrial land. Consequently,
the community should review the industrial land inventory and adjust it during
the Metro Plan Update. She said Springfield officials have indicated that
opportunities for industrial development should be balanced between Eugene
and Springfield and they requested that the proposed amendment be considered
during the Metro Plan Update. Although the Awbrey-Meadowview site owners are
aggressive, good at marketing, and care about their investment, that is no
reason for considering the amendment before the Metro Plan Update when all the
industrial inventory will be reviewed.
Mr. Miller said the community's efforts to recruit certain kinds of industries
have not been very successful. He said about 40 percent of the people in the
community are underemployed and industries that will pay good wages should be
recruited. Those kinds of industries require sites the community does not
have. He said industries that will spoil the envi ronment should not be
recruited. He said processes take time and consideration of the proposed
amendment should proceed.
Ms. Wooten said she discussed the change in needs for special light industrial
sites and heavy industrial sites with Ms. Dietmeyer. Ms. Wooten said she
looks forward to reconsidering the industrial lands within the urban growth
boundary during the Metro Plan Update. She said there is a need for the kind
e of jobs that heavy industries create. She said the Metro Plan Update begins
July 1 and she would like to evaluate the Awbrey-Meadowview property with
other industrial properties within the urban growth boundary before the
community IIleapfrogs" to provide services to industrial sites. She said she
supports the Metropolitan Partnership. She also supports a holistic approach
in considering expansion of the urban growth boundary.
Mr. Bennett said he agrees with Mr. Rutan. Mr. Bennett said the Awbrey-
Meadowview site is unique and much information has been provided to councilors
about it. He said the railroad access to the site is important. He said he is
interested in how the Awbrey-Meadowview site is marketed and how it competes
with other industrial sites in the community. He supports considering the
amendment separate from the Metro Pl an Update. He said changes in the
existing inventory and the marketability of sites are important but other
sites do not have access to two railroads. He said an analysis of existing
industrial sites should be separate from consideration of expanding the urban
growth boundary to include the Awbrey/Meadowview site. He said he is not sure
how much the urban growth boundary should be expanded but what can be
justified to the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) should be
considered.
Mr. Holmer said he expected the Metro Plan to be updated two-and-a-half years
after its acknowledgment. However, the Mid-Period Review was done then and
the Alternative Industrial Growth Areas Study was undertaken. The study
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resulted in the proposed Metro Plan amendment. He said alternatives should be
reviewed thoroughly during the Metro Plan Update but evidence indicates that
e the Awbrey/Meadowview amendment should be considered now.
Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Bishow said property owners do not
pay a fee for a Metro Plan amendment if the council initiates it. The property
owners probably will provide supporting evidence and they may have to pay for
that.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to initiate at
this time the public review of the Awbrey/Meadowview Metro
Plan amendment proposal as prepared by the Eugene Planning
Commission.
Responding to a comment from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Brody said the Planning staff
will prepare a Metro Plan amendment to expand the Urban Growth Boundary to
include 200 acres in the Awbrey/Meadowview site as recommended by the Planning
Commission if the amendment passes.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to amend the motion
to direct the Planning Commission not to limit the Metro
Plan amendment to a 200-acre site but to consider all the
pertinent issues and recommend an appropriate total acreage
for the expansion.
Ms. Bascom pointed out the proposed amendment is for "about" 200 acres.
Ms. Brody said a specific size in the proposal is necessary to advertise the
e Planning Commission's public hearing. She said it would be difficult for the
public to understand the proposal if the amendment to the motion is approved.
She said the proposal could be for 700 acres and the council could reduce it
later.
Mr. Holmer suggested the amendment be modified to indicate the public hearing
will be for the Planning Commission's recommendation with the understanding
the council may change the acreage.
Mr. Rutan suggested the amendment be modified to indicate "an appropriate
total acreage that could be all of the site."
City Attorney Tim Sercombe said the proposal presented to the public for the
Planning Commission1s public hearing should indicate a definite size for the
proposed expansion of the urban growth boundary and the exception to Statewide
Planning Goal #3. He said additional public hearings might be required if the
council increases the size of the Awbrey-Meadowview site. He suggested the
council delegate a decision about the size of the expansion to the applicant.
Then the Planning Commission could consider whatever size is requested by the
applicant.
Mr. Rutan said he would like the Planning Commission and City Council to be
able to objectively consider an appropriate size for the expansion. Ms. Brody
responded that the council direction to the commission was to consider an
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expansion of about 200 acres. She said the commission probably would not want
to consider expanding the urban growth boundary for the entire lOO-acre site.
e Rep lyi ng to a question from Mr. Holmer, Mr. Sercombe said the Planning
Commission could change the size of the proposed expansion after the public
hearing but the Springfield and Lane County planning commissions will also be
considering the amendment. Ms. Bishow said the planning commissions could
hold a joint hearing and the Eugene City Council could consider the
commission's recommendation and change the size of the expansion before the
other elected bodies consider the amendment.
Mr. Rutan withdrew the amendment to the motion.
Mr. Rutan moved to amend the motion to direct the Planning
Commission to consider an approximate total acreage of
500 acres for the Awbrey/Meadowview industrial site.
The amendmend died for lack of a second.
Mayor Obi e said a 200-acre expansion of the urban growth boundary is
substantial. He said the site could be increased in the future if an increase
is warranted. He said the Planning Commission should develop a practical
proposa 1 . He said the timing of consideration of the proposal is important.
He said the community has more special light industrial sites than necessary,
they do not have railroad access, and an industry is considering a location in
Eugene now but the most appropriate site may be a swamp. He emphasized the
need for conSidering the proposed amendment within six months. Therefore, he
supports the motion.
e Replying to a question from Mr. Rutan, Ms. Bi show and Ms. Brody said
lIapproximately 200 acresll probably means 190 to 210 acres.
The question was called.
Roll call vote; the motion carried 5:3 with Councilors
Holmer, Bascom, Rutan, Miller, and Bennett, voting aye and
Councilors Schue, Wooten, and Ehrman voting nay.
II. PUBLIC HEARING: CITY OF EUGENE FY88 ANNUAL BUDGET
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. He said the proposed budget
includes all the recommendations of the Budget Committee and responses to
special concerns of Ms. Bascom.
Mayor Obie opened the public hearing.
Jim Piercey, 195 Sunshine Acres Drive, said he is president of the Eugene-
Springfield Metropolitan Partnership. He thanked the councilors for their
concern about the Partnership. He said the $15,000 decrease in the City's
contribution to the Partnership will affect recruitment and marketing by the
Partnership. He said he hoped the decrease can be made up from the
contingency fund if the Partnership indicates the funds are needed during the
year.
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Tom Hoyt, 460 Palomino Drive, said he represents the council on the
Metropolitan Partnership Board of Directors. He sa i d he, a 1 so, hopes the
e counci 1 wi 11 consider reinstating the $15,000. He said the Partnership is
doing the best job the directors know how to do. He said the local economy is
improving and this is not the time to decrease funds for the Partnership.
There being no additional requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public
hearing.
Ms. Wooten said she was on the Budget Subcommittee that reviewed the City's
contribution to the Metropolitan Partnership. She said she and Mr. Bennett
encouraged initiation of an audit and evaluation of the City's investment in
the Partnership because of the subcommittee's discussion. In the future, the
pub 1 i c wi 11 have tools to evaluate the Partnership. She said the City's
investment in economic development is a long-term one but the "pay-off" is
beginning.
Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the City Council
direct the City Manager to restore $15,000 to the City's
contribution to the Metropolitan Partnership from the
contingency fund.
Ms. Schue said the City has an elaborate budget process. She said the Budget
Committee recommended the budget before the council and the budget contains
cuts in several good programs. She said the Partnership is doing a good job
but she will not vote to change the Budget Committee's recommendation.
Ms. Bascom said Lane Counci 1 of Governments and the Eugene-Spri ngfi e 1 d
e Vi s i tors and Convention Bureau representatives, a s we 11 as Partnership
representatives, asked her to reinstate cuts in their funds. She said she
does not favor changing the budget now but she hopes those representatives
will discuss their needs with the councilors early in the budget process next
year.
Mr. Mill er said he was amazed by the cut in Partnership funds but he
understood that Mr. Piercey and Mr. Hoyt want the council to consider their
needs when supplemental budgets are considered. He said that will help the
council learn the consequences of its actions. He said he supports the budget
process.
Mr. Bennett said the Partnership is making progress and he cannot support a
decrease in its funds because a decrease sends the wrong message. He said the
council can consider restoring the funds for the Visitors and Convention
Bureau when a projected increase in Transient Room Taxes is realized. He
wondered why the council would decrease Partnership funds when it might mean
the loss of an industry that would provide 20 jobs.
Mr. Holmer said he objected to the cut in funds for the Partnership but any
restoration of funds should go through the budget process. He encouraged both
Partnership and Visitors and Convention Bureau representatives to present
proposals to the Budget Committee to restore their funds.
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Roll call vote; the motion failed 3:5 with Councilors Wooten,
Rutan, and Bennett voting aye and Councilors Ehrman, Holmer,
e Schue, Bascom, and Miller voting nay.
CS 2967--An ordinance adopting the budget, making appropriations
determining and levying the annual ad valorem property
tax for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year
begi nn i ng July 1, 1987, and endi ng June 30, 1988; and
declaring an emergency.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried
unanimously, 8:0.
Council Bill 2967 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19484).
Mayor Obie said the councilors' comments indicate support for the Metropolitan
Partnership.
Ms. Wooten suggested Partnership officials submit a request to the Budget
Committee in September for restoration of $15,000 to the City's contribution
e to Partnership funds. She said she would like a status report of the audit and
evaluation of the Partnership at that t~me.
Mayor Obie recessed the City Council meeting at 9:10 p.m. and convened a
meeting of the Eugene Renewal Agency at 9:15 p.m.
III. PUBLIC HEARING: EUGENE RENEWAL AGENCY FY88 ANNUAL BUDGET
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced consideration of the Eugene Renewal
Agency's FY88 budget.
Mayor Obie opened the public hearing.
There being no requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing.
Res. No. 930--A resolution of the Eugene Renewal Agency adopting
the budget and making appropriations for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending
June 30, 1988.
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Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
e 8:0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING: EUGENE RENEWAL AGENCY FY87 SUPPLEMENTAL
BUDGET NO. 3
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced consideration of the Eugene Renewal
Agency IS FY87 Supp 1 ementa 1 Budget No. 3. He sa i d the Budget Commi ttee
considered the budget.
Mayor Obie opened the public hearing.
There being no requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing.
Res. No. 929--A resolution adopting a Supplemental Budget;
making appropriations for the Eugene Renewal
Agency for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
1986, and ending June 30, 1987.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
8:0.
Mayor Obie adjourned the meeting of the Eugene Renewal Agency and reconvened
the meeting of the Eugene City Council.
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V. PUBLIC HEARING: CITY OF EUGENE FY87 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 4
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced consideration of the FY87
Supplemental Budget No.4. He said the Budget Committee considered the
budget.
Mayor Obie opened the public hearing.
There being no requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing.
CB 2968--An ordinance adopting a Supplemental Budget; making
appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987;
and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Council Bill 2968 was read the second time by council bill number only.
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Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all
e councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19485).
VI. PUBLIC HEARING: ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST
OF RIVER ROAD BETWEEN KNOOP LANE AND BAUER LANE (JAMES AND VIRGINIA
BYFORD) (AZ 87-6)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. He said the applicants
requested annexation because of a failing septic tank.
No conflicts of interest or ex parte contacts were declared.
Mayor Obie entered the staff notes and minutes into the record and opened the
public hearing.
There being no requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing.
Answering a question from Mr. Holmer, Gary Chenkin of the Planning Department
said all the properties in the city have a sign district. The residential
sign district is appropriate for Tax Lot 4100 which is between Knoop and Bauer
lanes.
Res. No. 4042--A resolution furtheY'ing annexation to the City of
Eugene and the Lane County Metropolitan Service
District for property located west of River Road
e between Knoop Lane and Bauer Lane.
Final Order No. A/Z 87-6--A final order rezoning property
located west of River Road between
Knoop Lane and Bauer Lane from County
RA/UL to City RA (Suburban
Residential District) and applying
the Residential Sign Distrct.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the
resolution and to approve Final Order No. A/Z 87-6 concerning
property located west of River Road between Knoop Lane and
Bauer Lane. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
8:0.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING: ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF RIVER ROAD AND SOUTH OF MCDONALD COURT (BROWN BUSINESS
INVESTMENTS INC.) (AZ 87-4)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item.
No conflicts of interest or ex parte contacts were declared.
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Mayor Obie entered the staff notes and minutes into the record and opened the
public hearing.
e There being no requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing.
Res. No. 4043--A resolution furthering annexation to the City of
Eugene and the Lane County Metropolitan Service
District for property located on the west side
of River Road and south of McDonald Court.
Final Order No. A/l 87-4--A final order rezoning property
located on the west side of River Road
and south of McDonald Court from
County AG/UL to City C-2 and applying
the Outlying Commercial Sign District
District.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the
resolution and Final Order No. A/Z 87-4 concerning property
located on the west side of River Road and south of McDonald
Court. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING: ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF SANTA CLARA AVENUE, WEST OF RIVER ROAD, AND EAST OF
JASMINE (WEST) (AZ 87-5)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item.
e No conflicts of interest or ex parte contacts were declared.
Mayor Obie entered the staff notes and minutes into the record and opened the
public hearing.
There being no requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing.
Res. No. 4044--A resolution furthering annexation to the city of
Eugene and the Lane County Metropolitan Service
District for property located on the north side
of Santa Clara Avenue, west of River Road and
east of Jasmine.
Final Order No. A/Z 87-5--A final order rezoning property
located on the north side of Santa
Clara Avenue, west of River Road and
east of Jasmine from County RA/UL to
City R-l and applying the Residential
Sign District.
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Ms. Ehrman movedt seconded by Mr. Holmert to adopt the
resolution and approve Final Order No. All 87-5 concerning
e property located on the north side of Santa Clara Avenuet west
of River Roadt and east of Jasmine. Roll call vote; the motion
carried unanimouslYt 8:0.
IX. ORDINANCE INCREASING TRANSIENT ROOM TAX AND RESOLUTION ALLOCATING NET
REVENUES
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. He said approval of the
ordinance and resolution would provide funds for the rehabilitation of Hayward
Field at the University of Oregon.
CB 2969--An ordinance concerning Room Tax; amending Sections
3.772 and 3.774 of the Eugene Codet 1971; providing an
effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Ehrman movedt seconded by Mr. Holmert that the bill be
read the second time by council bill number onlYt with unanimous
consent of the council t and that enactment be considered at this
time.
Mayor Obie said the passage of the ordinance will be significant because, for
the first time, Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County will cooperate with the
University of Oregon to provide track facilities at the University. Mayor
Obie directed the City Manager to ensure that the contract recognizes the
community's access and use of Hayward Field. Mayor Obie suggested a survey of
e public users to determine appropriate public use of the facility. He directed
the City Manager to report to the council before the contract is signed.
Ms. Ehrman suggested a plaque be installed at Hayward Field to recognized the
contribution of the community.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Council Bill 2969 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19486).
Res. No. 4045--A resolution concerning Room Tax funds; repealing
Resolution Nos. 3886 and 3947; and adopting new
guidelines.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the
resolution.
Referring to Section 6 of the resolution, Mr. Holmer said approval of the
resolution will result in about $260,000 being allocated from Transient Room
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Tax Funds to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts and the Eugene Conference
Center. He said the Hult Center needs more than $260~000. He suggested the
e council consider designating all the $260~000 for the Hult Center at another
meeting.
Answering a question from Ms. Schue, Ms. Bascom said the Eugene Arts
Foundation contributions to the arts organizations have not made up for the
decrease in Room Tax Funds.
Ms. Wooten said she felt the decrease in Room Tax Funds to the arts groups was
awkward but they have not asked that the City restore its contributions from
the Room Tax Funds. She said she feels badly that the private sector has not
made up the decrease in the City's contributions.
The motion carried unanimously~ 8:0.
X. FINDINGS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT (KINGS WEST II SUBDIVISION)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item.
Ms. Ehrman moved~ seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the
June 16, 1987, findings of the Hearings Official concerning
Kings West II Subdivision and authorize award of the contract to
H & J Construction Company. Roll call vote; the motion
carried unanimously, 8:0.
e XI. ORDINANCE CONCERNING TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OF PORTIONS OF GI LHAM
ROAD AND WILLAKENZIE ROAD
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item.
CB 2970--An ordinance concerning the jurisdiction of portions
of Gilham Road and Willakenzie Road; amending Ordinance
No. 19454; and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Ehrman moved~ seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously.
Council Bill 2970 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Ho1mer~ that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; a 11
councilors present voting aye~ the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19487).
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XII. ORDINANCE CONCERNING REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 7 (LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONSTRUCTION AND USE IN PUBLIC WAYS)
e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item.
CB 2971--An ordinance concerning local improvements and
construction and use in public ways; amending Sections
7.160, 7.165, and 7.295 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and
declaring an emergency.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Council Bill 2971 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19488).
XIII. RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING FUNDS
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Tony Mounts of the Finance
Division gave the staff report. He distributed copies of revised resolutions.
He said the revisions resulted from discussions with Mr. Holmer. He said the
e funds being established will facilitate payment of the debt service on the
general obligation bonds for the expansion of Mahlon Sweet Airport. The
revision to Section 2 of Resolution 4046 indicates that revenue sources shall
be from non-property tax resources and may include revenues from other state
shared revenues as well as revenues from the State Alcoholic Beverage Tax.
City Attorney Tim Sercombe discussed the purpose of Resolution 4046 and said
the special funds will be created to avoid reducing the tax base.
Mr. Holmer said the revision to Section 3 of Resolution 4047 clarifies that
debt service payments will be made from General Obligation Bonds, Revenue
Bonds, and State loans.
Res. No. 4046--A resolution establishing a State-Shared Revenue
Capital Projects Fund.
Res. No. 4047--A resolution establishing an Airport Debt Service
Fund.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the
resolutions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
8:0.
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XIV. CALL FOR AUGUST 3 PUBLIC HEARING: STREET VACATION (DALE AND RUTH
FISCHER) (SV 87-2)
e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item.
CB 2972--An ordinance calling a public hearing on August 3,
1987, to consider a request for vacation of a portion
of Henderson Avenue.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Council Bill 2972 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all
councilors present voting aye; the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19489).
XV. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF: DINNER/WORK SESSION OF APRI L 27, 1987; AND
LUNCH/WORK SESSION OF MAY 20, 1987
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to approve the
City Council minutes of April 27, 1987, and May 20, 1987.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
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XVI. LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 1987
Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to approve the
Legislative Subcommittee minutes of June 5, 1987. Roll call
vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Mayor Obie adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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Micheal Gleason
City Manager
(Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick)
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