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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/1988 Meeting e . A., .~. . M I NUT E S Eugene City Council Business Meeting City Council Chamber January 6, 1988 Noon PRESENT: Debra Ehrman, Freeman Holmer, Ruth Bascom, Robert Bennett, Jeff Miller, Roger Rutan, Emily Schue, and Cynthia Wooten. The adjourned meeting for the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon was called to order at 12:07 p.m. by His Honor Mayor Brian B. Obie. I. ITEMS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER A. Nuclear Free Zone Ordinance Work Session Ms. Wooten said she would like a consensus among the council that it will refer two versions of the ordinance to voters for the May primary election. Those two versions are the minimally revised version amended to include an appointed rather than an elected board, and a second version modeled after Lane County's Nuclear Free Zone Ordinance. Mr. Bennett said he supports such an approach. He added it makes sense to give voters two choices since the council cannot agree on which ordinance to support. .. Mayor Obie said it is important to put the issue to rest although he said he is uncomfortable with the lack of contrast between the two options. He said he supports the proposal to have the City Attorneyls Office draft an ordinance that closely follows that of Lane County. Mr. Miller said he supports the drafting of a second ordinance but asked if it is wise to make any changes to the minimally revised version since that is what voters originally approved. Mr. Holmer said he agrees with the suggestion to draft a second version and noted for council members the importance of the January 20 work session on the proposed voter pamphlet. In response to a question from Ms. Bascom about the feasibility of a March election, Warren Wong, Finance Director, said there is an election date in the third week of March. He said the filing date is 35 days before the election. At the request of Mayor Obie, City Manager Mike Gleason said there would be a staff memo about the dates and cost of a March election available for the council at the January 11 meeting. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 1 e Mayor Obie determined there is a consensus among council members for two versions to be submitted to voters. He directed the City Attorney's Office to draft the second option. B. National League of Cities Conference Mr. Bennett reported that in December he and Ms. Schue attended a conference of the National League of Cities held in Las Vegas. He said he enjoyed the opportunity to work in small groups with representatives from other cities. He said discussions with other representatives reinforced his belief that the City's economic development strategy should take specific steps to identify and support local entrepeneurs. In addition, he said it is important for the counci 1 to recei ve regul ar economi c reports so it wi 11 have a better understanding of the local economy. Ms. Wooten said it would be useful if Mr. Bennett could attend a Council Committee on Economic Diversification (CCEO) to address those topics in more deta il . Mr. Gleason said a report on the economic report proposal is scheduled to be given at the next CCEO meeting. Ms. Schue said she will be submitting a report about the National League of Cities conference to the council. - C. Longer Airport Runway Ms. Bascom reported that Congressman Peter DeFazio, who flies into Eugene regularly, has been told by airline pilots they need a longer runway. D. Reverse 6th and 7th Avenues Ms. Bascom said she was told by a landscape architect that the traffic flow on 6th and 7th avenues should be reversed when the Ferry Street Bridge project is completed to give a more scenic view of the Hult Center. E. Alton Baker Park and Amazon Jogging Path Improvements Ms. Bascom announced there is a group of citizens interested in building a people-mover train in Alton Baker Park. In addition, another citizen is confident he can raise enough private funds to light the Amazon jogging path. F. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Mr. Miller distributed posters of the upcoming celebration beginning January 15. He said the estimated cost for the three-day celebration is $4,000 which is under the original projections. G. State of the City Address Mr. Rutan commended Mayor Obie for his State of the City Address. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 2 e Mr. Holmer congratulated Mayor Obie for his proposal of an anti-drug paraphernalia ordinance. He also urged people not to sign petitions they do not understand. Mayor Obie complimented Barb Bellamy, Public Information Director, for her help in drafting his speech. He also thanked other City staff who helped in bringing 350 people to the event. Regarding the beautification issue, Mayor Obie said he plans to contact every prooerty owner on Franklin Boulevard and along 6th and 7th avenues as far as Garfield Street to enlist their support. He said he is aware of the financial restrictions involved in constructing entrance points on those arteries and suggested the private sector might be one source of funding. Mayor Obie said he will have a memo to councilors by Friday asking that they refer questions about the proposed anti-drug paraphernalia ordinance to the City staff and City Attorney's Office. He said he is interested in receiving a formal response from Police Services and stressed it is important for the leaders in the community to set the standards for addressing the drug problem. H. CMO Public Service Position e Mr. Gleason said Deborah Evans, who has served as the Public Service Officer (PSG) for the last six months, will be returning to her regular job at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He said that while working in the City Manager1s Offi ce Ms. Evans also recei ved State cert ifi cat i on as a Treatment Pl ant Technician Specialist. Mr. Gleason said Les Kellow, a program analyst for Information Services and a City employee for nine years, will be filling the PSO position. Mayor Obie thanked Ms. Evans for her work in the City Manager's Office and for her help in arranging the League of Oregon Cities dinner. I. Public Safety Awards Mayor Obie said the council should be recelvlng invitations to the Public Safety Awards ceremony on January 27. He encouraged counci 1 members to attend. II. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR AIRPORT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Warren Wong, Finance Director, presented the staff report. He said the low bid of $5,640,060 was submitted by First Interstate Bank (Oregon and California). The true interest cost is 7.6148 percent on the general obligation bonds which have a Aa rating. Mr. Wong said the true interest cost from First Interstate is favorable to the City, especially when compared with the City of Portland which has a AAA rating and had a true interest cost of 7.75 percent. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 3 - - e Mr. Wong reviewed the credit report submitted by Moody's Investor Service and said that Moody's is pleased with the efforts the City Council is making toward financial management. Res. No. 4072--A resolution accepting a bid for the purchase of General Obligation Airport Expansion Bonds, Series 1988 and directing delivery and sale thereof. Ms. Ehrman moved. seconded by Mr. Holmer. to adopt the resolution. Role call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. III. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE NOMINATIONS TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. The subcommittee's nominations were as follows: COMMISSION ON THE RIGHTS OF AGING CITIZENS Peter Wotton, 1425 E. 20th Ave., for a term expiring December 31, 1990. Edward Margolis, 2115 Greenview, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. To one-year terms as alternate members: Cornelia Wiltshire, 2880 Ferry Helen Swenson, 3545 Wilshire Lane Lee Benton-Williams, 3575 Knob Hill COMMISSION ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN Emily Rice, 3550 High Street, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. Cate Coughl~n, 2092 Onyx Street, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. Lisa Minor, 1948 Harris #4, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. COMMISSION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Alicia Hays, 840 Randall, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. David Freeman, 3025 Portland, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. To a one-year term as an alternate member: Brian Knowles, 1133 Olive COMMISSION ON THE RIGHTS OF YOUTH Audrey Everett, 272 Spyglass, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. Andrew Barnes, 110 Mayfair Lane, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. John Ball, 1663 Larkspur Loop, for a term expiring December 31, 1988. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 4 e e - To one-year, non-voting terms as alternate members: Christy Obie-Barrett, 3247 Lincoln Richard Simon, 1965 Broadview Michelle Lang, 817 W. 25th Charlie Larson, 128 W. 14th COMMISSION ON THE RIGHTS OF MINORITIES Dean Baker, 2n84 Kincaid, for a term ending December 31, 1990. Sandra Roberson, 2938 Bailey Lane, for a term expiring December 31, 1990. Ricardo Olalde, 1824 Agate, for a term expiring December 31, 1989. Ada Lee, 2430 W. 21st. for a term exoiring December 31. 1989. To a one-year, non-voting term as alternate member: William Griffen, 1415 Bertelsen Road. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to approve the nominations as presented by the subcommittees. Ms. Wooten noted for the council the recommendation for the Commission on the Rights of Youth that a rotating elected official be added to serve on an ad hoc basis. This year's recommendation is John Ball. Ms. Wooten said she and Mr. Bennett hope that in the future the official will be a school board member or other person who can help put together community-wide resources. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. IV. APPOINTMENTS: MAYOR'S NOMINATIONS TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION AND THE SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to appoint Jock Gibson for a term ending December 31, 1991, and Estelle Wharton for a term ending December 31, 1990, to the Airport Commission representing Lane County; and to reappoint Renee Haake to the Southern Willamette Private Industry Council for a term ending December 31, 1990. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. V. APPOINTMENTS: NOTIFICATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the information item. Mark Salley, 4640 Barger Drive, Eugene 97402, representing the Bethel School District, is the Mayor's appointment to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 5 VI. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS e City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Ms. Ehrman gave a brief report. She said the council subcommittee met and agreed to terminate the Boxing Commission. The subcommittee is forwarding a suggestion to the Metro Partnership to develop longer staggered term lengths. Ms. Ehrman said the subcommittee discussed possible requirements for Budget Committee lay members. However, the subcommittee did not take action and decided to consider the issue at a future council meeting. Mayor Obie said a meeting will need to be held between the new City Council officers before the subcommittee can recommend the 1988 assignments. Ms. Schue asked that the memo sent to the counci 1 subcommittee di scussi ng requirements for Budget Committee lay members also be sent to the council prior to the process session. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to approve the recommendations as presented by the council subcommittee. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. CB 3013--An ordinance concerning the Boxing Commission; amending Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971; repealing Sections 2.060 and 2.065 of that code; and declaring an emergency. e 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 3013 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; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. The bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19527). VIr. CITY COUNCI L MINUTES: MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1987; MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 1987; AND MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1987 City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to approve the City Council meeting minutes of November 16, 1987; December 2, 1987; and December 7, 1987. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 6 VIII. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY TRUST FUND - City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. He said the fund is a $5,000 trust account to be established in the name of Clara Nasholm, a former Head Librarian for the City. He said the interest generated from the account will be used to purchase a special book series. Mr. Bennett asked about combining the account with other City funds to achieve a higher interest rate. Mr. Gleason said as part of the City's investment policy all City cash. including trust accounts, is pooled together and then redistributed. He said the total investments usually range from $15 million to $20 mill ion. In response to a question from Ms. Bascom about other library trust accounts, Mr. Gleason said there are currently eight or nine separate library trust accounts. He said the City tries to accommodate the donor's wishes to have their name identified with a particular fund. Mayor Obie asked for clarification of where the money is coming from. Mr. Gleason said a fund was established after the death of Ms. Nasholm in 1983. The account grew to $5,000 over a two-year period when the Friends of the Library Committee donated the money to the City of Eugene. Res. No. 4073--A resolution establishing a Library Trust Fund. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. - IX. RESOLUTION CONCERNING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CORRECTING MEASURES City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Mr. Holmer gave a brief report. He said the Audit Committee met with staff and representatives from Peat, Marwick, Main and Co. to review the reports prepared by the financial firm and staff. He said the committee found that the work of the City has been well taken care of. Res. No. 4074--A resolution accepting measures taken to correct deficiencies disclosed in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to adopt the resolution. Mr. Bennett said he appreci ated the opportunity to be a member of the subcommittee and learn more about the audit procedures. He said judging from the questions and answers from the council, the subcommittee is receiving a strong effort from all the members. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 7 Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e Mayor Obie recessed the meeting of the Eugene City Council and covened a meeting of the Eugene Renewal Agency. X. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EUGENE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1987 City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Res, No. 932--A resolution adopting the financial statements for the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987 Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Obie adjourned the meeting of the Eugene Renewal Agency and recovened the meeting of the Eugene City Council. . . \:\.,,\:. X 1. HAYWARD FI E LD I NTERGOVERNMENT AL AGREEMENT e City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Mr. Rutan gave a brief report. He said the City needs an intergovernmental agreement that provides the basic terms for investing City money in the University of Oregon's project. He said it is important that the agreement allow the council to keep in good faith with its constituents and the local hotel and motel owners by ensuring that the project accomplishes what it set out to do. Mr. Rutan highlighted the duties of the University that state it will be responsible for construction and maintenance of the project. Mr. Rutan noted that the City and general public will have access to the running track. He said the University changed its traditional stance and is allowing stadium advertising for special events. The Cities of Springfield and Eugene and Lane County will have free use of the facility five days each year. Mr. Rutan pointed out that both cities and Lane County have the opportunity to review the final bids and construction plan before the bids are let. Mr. Rutan said Dave Whitlow, Assistant City Manager, should be commended for his work in drafting the agreement. Ms. Wooten asked what has happened to a suggestion to earmark some funds for marketing the facility. Mr. Rutan said there are no marketing funds currently set aside. He said marketing dollars and money for resurfacing the track are items he still intends to work on_ Ms. Wooten said she is concerned about the lack of marketing funds. She said there is no point in having a world-class track facility unless there are e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 8 e funds to attract the events. Mr. Whitlow said there will be a growing increment of money from room tax proceeds that will be available for such a use. Ms. Wooten said she would discuss the marketing plan further with Mr. Rutan and Mr. Whitlow. Ms. Ehrman asked if there are plans to install a plaque recognizing the City's contribution. Mr. Rutan said there are no such plans; however, there will be public recognition for those who sponsor lanes, of which the City is one. Mr. Holmer congratulated Mr. Whitlow for his work on the agreement. esoecially Section 3. Mayor Obie also thanked Mr. Whitlow for his work. In addition to considering the marketing aspect, Mayor Obie said the City should consider a sinking fund in the event that room tax revenues drop. He said he was particularly pleased about the public access that will be available. Ms_ Ehrman mov~d! seconded by Mr. Holmer, to authorize an agreement with the State of Oregon regarding the renovation of Hayward Field. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Obi e added the City of Sori ngfi e 1 d shoul d be commended for its cooperation in the agreement. He said he has requested staff to prepare a letter formally thanking the Springfield City Council. e XII. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REGARDING BANCROFT PROPERTIES City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Warren Wong, Finance Director, gave the staff report. He said the resolution before the council expands the authori ty of the Bancroft Property Di sposa 1 Program to allow staff to negotiate the sale of foreclosed industrial property. The City currently has one foreclosed industrial site consisting of 17 acres. The City will continue to follow the existing public bid process for residential property foreclosures. Mr. Wong said 141 properties have been offered for sale and 29 have been sold. He said the City anticipates selling several more. Mr. Holmer asked how the previous resolution adopted March 9, 1987, precludes agreements with perspective buyers. Mr. Wong said the first resolution provided for a public bid process before negotiations by the manager. He said the resolution before the council brings the Bancroft disposal process into conformi ty wi th the real estate di sposa 1 ordi nance passed earl i er. Thi s ordinance provides authority to negotiate a sale without initially using a public bid process. In response to a question from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Wong said the resolution pertains only to industrial properties. He said the goals in the disposal of Bancroft property are to recover the City's investment and not to interfere with the private real estate market. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 9 e Ms. Wooten pointed out that the council does not have a clear idea of what property is owned by the City. She asked if the council ever got a report back from a request several years ago to outline the properties owned by the City. Mr. Gleason said such a report is a large undertaking. He said the request for such a report was dropped from the council.s work plan because of the time involved for City staff. He said a comprehensive list is complex because it includes leases, rights of way, easements, etc. In response to further questions from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Gleason said it would be possible to produce a general map showing such properties. Mayor Obie said he would also like to see a map showing City properties. Mr. Gleason said he does not want the council to get the impression that the issue is being handled lightly by the staff. Res. No. 4075--A resolution adopting a development plan for the management, marketing, and disposal of properties acquired through default of Bancroft contracts or lien foreclosures; and amending Resolution No. 4031. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the resolution. Mr. Holmer said the resolution is more than adequate to meet the need. He said he does not want to give away the right to urge the manager to seek at least the recovery of back taxes, assessments, interests, and associated costs. e Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Obie asked Mr. Gleason that the council be informed about the returns of the money acquired through the resolution. Ms. Bascom asked if the map showing new residential properties to be put on the market because of Bancroft failures is adequate to provide the City with an idea of its properties. Mayor Obie said the identification problem apparently exists only with industrial properties. XIII. EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIP QUARTERLY REPORT City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Vicki Dietmeyer, Executive Director for the Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Partnership (ESMP), gave the staff report. Ms. Dietmeyer said her report will include the last two quarters of 1987. She said the article in The Register-Guard proved to be a publicity boost because ESMP has received two recruitment leads since it was published. Ms. Dietmeyer said ESMP conducted successful investment missions to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Antonio during the final quarter of 1987. She said investment missions will playa major part in the partnerships's 1988 recruitment dri ve. lndustri all and development has been one of the most e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 10 - difficult issues confronting ESMP. She said there have been 20 location inquiries for primarily heavy industrial sites in the last four months. There has not been a location request for light industrial property in the last six months. ESMP sent a group to Sweden for discussions on manufactured housing prospects. Two weeks after the talks, one of the Swedish companies visited the Eugene/Springfield area for more information on a possible joint venture with local companies. Ms. Dietmeyer said the company is also working with the University of Oregon to develoD a CAD/CAM system. ESMP sent representatives with Governor Neil Goldschmidt on his recent trip to Japan. This year ESMP has planned seven investment missions to California, Chicago, and possibly some on the East Coast. Ms. Dietmeyer said "Cable," a Canadian firm that manufactures aluminum electrical cable, rejected the Eugene/Springfield area for a heavy industrial manufacturing site. The area was one of four sites, two in Oregon and two in Nevada, under consideration. There were four principal reasons why Eugene/Springfield was dropped from the list of possible locations: 1) high property taxes; 2) high wage rates; 3) high shipping and transportation costs; and 4) the poor quality of heavy industrial sites. She said Eugene/Springfield cannot rely on the area's quality of life when trying to attract large firms. Companies such as "Cable" look at basic economic costs such as property taxes when deciding where to locate a manufacturing plant. e Ms. Dietmeyer said Eugene/Springfield tends to have the best success attracting smaller companies with fewer than 50 employees. She said ESMP is working with a sawmill company and an outdoor furniture maker considering moving to the area. Currently there are 47 cases, seven of those are at level one; eight are foreign. On marketing matters, the latest issue of Fast Track and the February edition of Oregon Business Magazine wi" carry articles about Eugene/Springfield. She said the Trade Center is working we 11 . The ESMP annual meeting ; s scheduled for February 2 at Valley River Inn. Ms. Dietmeyer said ESMP is in the middle of interviews for a new Recruitment Director. Discussions for an annual performance evaluation are continuing. She said ESMP is waiting for feedback from the City on what criteria ESMP will be judged. Mr. Bennett asked for clarification on how wages in Eugene/Springfield ranked with other areas the "Cable" company was investigating. Ms. Dietmeyer said she does not have the final wage-rate information on Reno, Nevada. However, she said Eugene/Springfield came in $1 to $2 higher than Klamath Falls/Roseburg. She said the firm has never been unionized and added company officals told her they want to locate in a right-to-work state, which Oregon is not. Mayor Obie said "Cable" is not overly concerned about the livability of where their plants are located. He said the company is in a competitive industry and has to take every economic advantage available. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6, 1988 Page 11 e - e Mr. Bennett said he is interested in how Oregon wage rates compare to those in Nevada, which is experiencing strong economic growth but is also moving toward a service-oriented economy. Ms. Dietmeyer said ESMP is waiting to receive the results of a wage rate comparison by the State of Oregon. Mayor Obie thanked Ms. Dietmeyer for her report and said the council will not forget her comments about the need for more attractive heavy industrial sites in the Eugene/Springfield area. Ms. Ehrman suggested scheduling the ESMP slide show for a City Council luncheon. The meeting was adjourned at 1:33 p.m. to January 11. RespeC~~.i te~. ?'7:' - ~ Micheal Gleason, City Manager (Recorded by Todd Nissen) mnccOl06 MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 6,1988 Page 12