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e M I NUT E S
Eugene City Council
Council Chamber--Eugene City Hall
December 4, 1989
7:30 p.m.
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COUNCILORS PRESENT: Ruth Bascom, Robert Bennett, Shawn Boles, Debra Ehrman,
Bobby Green, Freeman Holmer, Emily Schue.
COUNCILORS ABSENT: Roger Rutan.
The regular meeting of the Eugene City Council was called to order by His
Honor Mayor Jeff Miller.
1. RECOGNITION OF FORMER MAYOR LES ANDERSON
Mayor Miller recognized the service of former mayor Les Anderson. Mr.
Anderson was a City Councilor from 1965 to 1969 and served as mayor from 1969
to 1977. He was the first official in the state to speak out on the issue of
e field burning. Mayor Miller presented Mr. Anderson with a plaque honoring
the former mayor and the councilors with whom he served. The plaque will be
added to the display of "Elected Officials" in the Council Chamber.
II. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Miller explained that the public forum allows citizens the opportunity
to express opinions and to provide information to the council. He requested
that testimony presented during this segment be on city-related items and not
on items which are on present or pending agendas.
William J. Mason, 1803 West 34th Avenue, requested that the public receive
more notice of scheduled hearings. He considered the Friday preceding a
hearing to be inadequate advance notice if public input is to be prepared.
III . CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of October 9, October 23,
October 25, and November 15, 1989; and Special Session Minutes of
November 8, 1989
B. Appointments: Mayor Miller's Nominations to the Airport
Committee, Citizen Involvement Committee, Community Development
Committee, Construction Code Board of Appeals, Eugene Cultural
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e Affairs Commission, Emergency Medical Services Board, Library
Board of Trustees, Loan Advisory Committee, Riverfront Research
Park Commission, and Tree Commission
C. Consideration of Council Subcommittees' Nominations to the Human
Rights Commissions
D. Appointment: Councilor Green's and Councilor Rutan's Nominations
to the Budget Committee
E. Clarification of Downtown Commission Appointments
F. Approval of Legislative Committee Minutes of November 21, 1989
G. Approval of Findings and Recommendations of Hearings Official and
Approval of Improvement Project on Centennial Boulevard--Job
#2477
H. Approval of Findings, Recommendations, and Minutes of Hearings
Official and Approval of Improvement Project (Traffic
Signal--Coburg Road and Chad Drive)
I. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Facsimile Signatures
Res. No. 4154--A resolution designating those authorized to
e sign checks on behalf of the City of Eugene;
authorizing automated clearing house debits;
designating those authorized to sign grant
applications, bonds, contracts, etc., on
behalf of the City; repealing Resolution No.
4106; and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to remove items B.
and H. and to approve the remaining items on the City Council
Consent Calendar. Roll call vote; the motion carried 7:0.
Councilors indicated that the use of the consent calendar should be discussed
at their next process session.
Referring to item D., Mr. Holmer announced that his representative on the
Budget Committee had resigned for health reasons and he was in the process of
securing another member.
IV. RESOLUTION DECLARING "CITIES FIGHT BACK AGAINST DRUGS WEEK"
Res. No. 4155--A resolution declaring December 3 through 9 as
"Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week" and
recognizing citizens' efforts to fight drug
abuse.
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e Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the
resolution.
Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to amend Resolution
Number 4155, adding the following to Section 3: "including
public discussion of the impact of alternatives to drug
prohibition."
Answering Mr. Green's request for clarification, Mr. Boles said that
alternatives could include legalization.
The motion to amend carried, 4:3; with Councilors Bennett,
Boles, Ehrman, and Green voting aye; and Councilors Bascom,
Holmer, and Schue voting nay.
Roll call vote; the amended motion carried unanimously, 7:0.
V. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX FOR
NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Tony Mounts, Finance
Division, reported that the ordinance before the council is the result of
discussions with Northwest Natural Gas Company during the past six months.
The City and Northwest Natural Gas have a 20-year franchise agreement with a
e provision for renegotiation of the franchise rate at ten years. The proposal
calls for the establishment of a four percent Business Privilege Tax
applicable to lIany person engaged in or carrying on the business, occupation,
or pursuit of a natural gas supplier or operating a natural gas distribution
system within the corporate limits of the city. II The tax will be
collected based on a percentage of the gross revenue derived from the sale of
natural gas consumed within the city.
During discussions, Northwest Natural Gas expressed concern about the impact
of a rate adjustment on its other franchises throughout the state. Another
concern arose from the fact that NNG competes directly with other suppliers
of energy that do not operate under the same taxing constraints. The
original proposed rate increase of two percent has been changed to a one
percent increase, based on data on 35 large industrial customers of NNG that
have the capacity to use either natural gas or oil. If those customers chose
not to switch to oil, a two percent increase would provide $180,000 to the
City. If all of them chose to switch, the City's revenue from the increase
would be reduced to approximately $30,000. The Department of Energy has
indicated that with large energy consumers, the difference between one and
two percent may be enough to cause that economic decision.
Mr. Mounts said that with the proposed taxis one percent increase, Northwest
Natural Gas would in effect be paying a total of four percent (with three
percent under the franchise and one percent under the business tax). This is
comparable to the City's other franchise agreements. Adoption of the
business privilege tax outside the franchise would alleviate potential
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e conflicts with other franchises held by Northwest Natural Gas and would
result in a minimal loss of customers.
Mr. Mounts noted that it would be possible to broaden the franchise in the
future to include other energy suppliers operating in the same competitive
market. The business privilege tax being proposed would become effective
December 1, 1989.
At Ms. Schue's request, Mr. Mounts clarified that the proposal was to adopt a
four percent business privilege tax that allows a credit for fees paid under
a franchise. By establishing the primacy of the franchise payment, the City
would not relinquish its right to establish and maintain a franchise.
Mr. Boles noted the City's loss of a potential $90,000 revenue increase if
the proposed tax is adopted (with that increase based on the assumption that
no customers switch to other sources as a result of the City's adopting a
five percent rate increase). He suggested that the City would be taking a
policy position that a privilege tax is an appropriate mechanism for raising
revenue in conjunction with entities doing business in the city.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
Randy Prince, PO Box 927, asked whether the proposed tax would recover the
costs of regulating the supplier and whether it would result in increased
costs to the rate-payers. He said that business privilege taxes could be
e justified if they further City goals (such as conservation and promotion of
the use of alternative fuels) and allow a reduction of property taxes.
Tom Berry, 220 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, spoke on behalf of Northwest
Natural Gas which he said considered the proposal an equitable solution. He
pointed out that heat is unlike other utilities because of the competition
among suppliers. The increase would be reflected as a line item on
customersl bills and if it was too high it could result in loss of customers.
There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
Ms. Bascom commended those responsible for negotiating what she considered a
fair and reasonable compromise.
To Mr. Boles request for clarification, Mr. Berry said that while his company
has traditionally resisted any taxation increase, this one appeared to be
fai r.
CB 4183--An ordinance establishing a Business Privilege Tax
for natural gas suppliers; adding Sections 3.600,
3.605, 3.610, 3.615, 3.620, and 3.625 to the Eugene
Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
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e council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
Council Bill 4183 was read the second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; all
-. councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19655).
VI. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING CITY OF EUGENE SUPPLEMENTAL
BUDGET NO. 1
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. ORS allows for supplemental
budgets for "An occurrence or condition which had not been ascertained at the
time of the preparation of a budget for the current year which requires a
change in financial planning." This supplemental budget does not authorize
any increased levy of taxes. The Budget Committee recommended approval.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak,
Mayor Miller closed the public hearing.
CB 4188--An ordinance adopting a Supplemental Budget; making
e appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal
Year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30,
1990; and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
Council Bill 4188 was read a second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; all
councilors present voting in favor, the bill was declared
passed (and became Ordinance No. 19659).
Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a
meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION CONCERNING URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 1
City Manager Mike Gleason reported that the Budget Committee unanimously
recommended approval of the resolution.
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e Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
Rob Willis, 827 East 35th Place, spoke against the resolution because he
considered the urban renewal budget of $2 million inappropriate in its
failure to address the issues and needs of the community. He supported
minimizing the budget, paying off the existing obligations, and retiring the
present urban renewal district. He urged the council to listen to the
concerns being expressed in the community.
Randy Prince, PO Box 927, opposed passage of the resolution because he said
the public lacks adequate information about the urban renewal program. He
encouraged the City to advertise the review of budgets more widely to promote
greater public input. Specifically, Mr. Prince said he had questions about a
program to purchase building facades, the parking program, and downtown
employee transportation.
There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
While he said he understood the feelings of those who testified, Mr. Holmer
said discussion of the urban renewal budget should occur at the regular
budget preparation time. He considered the public notice that had been
provided to be adequate and said this particular resolution only adjusted for
certain events that occurred since the budget was adopted in June.
e Ms. Bascom encouraged those members of the public interested in reviewing
budgets in detail to attend the budget hearings for that purpose.
Ms. Ehrman said that information about the parking program was available.
Mayor Miller said that misinformation about urban renewal seemed to be
fueling community opposition. He pointed out that urban renewal has produced
some positive changes in the community and is being used effectively in many
other cities.
Res. No. 943--A resolution adopting a Supplemental Budget;
making appropriations for the Urban Renewal
Agency for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
1989, and ending June 30, 1990.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened
the meeting of the Eugene City Council.
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e VIII. PUBLIC HEARING: USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO
ACQUIRE A HOUSING LANDBANKING SITE (EAST OF THE NORTHWEST EXPRESSWAY
AND SOUTH OF THE MAXWELL CONNECTOR)
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Richie Weinman, Planning and
Development Department, reported that the Council Social Goals Committee,
following extensive environmental assessment of the site, unanimously
recommended purchase of a 40-acre property currently owned by the University
of Oregon Foundation. Mr. Weinman corrected an error in identification of
tax lots: the second parcel is Tax Lot 17-04-23-2 0--3900.
The property is not currently in the city limits, but is in an area which
could be annexed. The Metro Plan identifies the site for medium-density
housing. The City Landbanking Program was established to create an inventory
of sites suitable for public-purpose housing. On this particular site, a mix
of housing types will be desired, including market-rate housing, moderate-
and low-income housing, and housing for people with disabilities. It is
hoped that some of the market-rate housing will help subsidize some of the
lower-cost housing. The site is close to schools, buses, transportation
corridors, shopping, and parks and recreation. The cost of $203,000 is
considered by local appraisers to be a fair price.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
Terry McDonald, 3063 Whitbeck Boulevard, strongly encouraged the council to
take advantage of an opportunity to have a positive impact on the housing
e crisis in the community by acquiring the land under consideration.
There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
Ms. Schue commented on some of the constraints observed during a tour of the
property: it is close to the railroad tracks and will require noise
buffering, and a small pond could be hazardous to small children.
Nevertheless, Ms. Schue said that the property could be attractively
developed for housing and she urged the council to add it to the City's
inventory of developable property for low-income housing.
Mr. Boles pointed out that this purchase would encumber 40 percent of the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money set aside for low- and
moderate-income housing and he urged careful consideration of how this money
might be returned.
Responding to Ms. Bascom's inquiry about how decisions about the parcells
development will be reached, Mr. Bennett expressed confidence in the Planning
and Development Department.
Mr. Bennett appreciated Ms. Schue's concerns regarding the site's
development risks (prOXimity to the railroad and safety concerns relating to
the pond). Mr. Weinman added that an environmental review indicated that
portions of the property lie within the floodplain and would require
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e significant mitigation to be used for actual construction. They could be
used for open spaces or parking areas. A walnut orchard is an asset, much of
which could be retained. The site currently lacks utilities and sewer
service.
Mr. Green hoped to encourage low-income home ownership and urged the
development of creative financing mechanisms to do that.
Responding to Ms. Ehrman's inquiry about sellers approaching the City, Mr.
Weinman explained that this site was not being compared to others. Mr.
Gleason added that the council's dispersal policy, adopted housing assistance
plan, and the fact that this is an action item of the council's Social Goals
Committee mean that opportunities for purchasing sites to develop into
low-income housing sites are being explored as an ongoing activity.
Mr. Bennett reported that the particular site under consideration has been on
the market for some time and the Social Goals Committee encouraged staff to
pursue an analysis of the site. He supported marketing a portion of the site
for private development in order to recoup some of the City.s investment.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to approve the
purchase of parcels of land identified as Tax Lot 17-04-14-0
0--00500; 17-04-23-2 0-03900 and 03901, for the purpose of a
housing landbank site. Roll call vote; the motion carried
unanimously, 7:0.
e IX. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION ADOPTING STANDARDS TO BE UTILIZED IN
EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Linda Norris, Director of
Human Resource and Risk S~rvic~~, ~~ported that Oregon Statute requires that
liThe stQndard~, ~r1ter1a, and policy dir~ctivQs to b~ used in evaluating
chi~f Qxecutive officers shall be adopted by the governing body in meetings
open to the public in which there has been opportunity for public comment.1I
The resolution under consideration has been drafted in accordance with those
requirements and includes the following standards: 1) works effectively with
the City Council on implementing council policies and carrying out the
majority direction of the City Council; 2) performs the administrative
functions of the position; 3) assists the City Council in achieving its
established annual goals; 4) establishes and maintains effective
relationships with other persons and entities for the purpose of facilitating
the accomplishment of City Council goals; 5) keeps the council informed of
emerging community trends, problems, and issues; 6) responds to public
concerns and constituent requests.
If adopted by the council, Ms. Norris said these standards can be used for
evaluations in future years. The purpose of the public hearing is to comment
on the standards in the resolution. Because the council has not held an
executive session on the topic before, no standards presently exist.
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e Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
William J. Mason, 1803 West 34th Place, suggested that the council include as
part of the resolution the establishment of a fixed interval for conducting
regular evaluations. He also recommended changing the sixth item in the
resolution to read: "Will convey to the Ci ty Council publ i c concerns and
constituent requests.1I
Ms. Ehrman pointed out that the council was considering the adoption of
standards and the process would not be adopted by resolution.
Rob Willis, 827 East 35th Place, referred to chapters 4, 16, and 7 in the
City Charter and urged the council to add to its standards reference to the
findings of the evaluation providing a basis for the council's consideration
of whether the City Manager will be removed with or without cause. He also
requested a public forum to provide citizens the opportunity to evaluate the
manager's performance.
There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
Ms. Ehrman encouraged members of the community to contact their councilors on
pertinent issues. Mayor Miller welcomed letters on the topic.
Mr. Holmer described the proposed standards as appropriate topics for
consideration in the evaluation but because they lacked measurement criteria,
e they failed to fit his definition of standards. He proposed an amended
version that he considered superior to that before the council.
Mr. Bennett stated emphatically that he favored an approach that would allow
full discussion and would not be limited to the particular standards under
consideration.
Mr. Gleason pointed out that performance evaluations typically presume a
dialogue as well as review and findings.
Mr. Boles welcomed the attempt to formalize the evaluation discussion and
suggested that Mr. Holmer's concerns would be addressed if the proposed
standards were adopted. He also said that discussion would not be
constrained by adopting these standards as a beginning framework.
While she appreciated Mr. Holmer's concerns, Ms. Schue preferred adopting a
broader format that would allow all councilors to consider their own criteria
and bring them to the discussion.
Mr. Green reported that a League of Cities workshop on city councilors'
relationships with city managers taught him that as councilors evaluate a
manager's job and performance, they are in fact evaluating themselves as
their guidance is reflected by the manager.
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e Res. No. 4156--A resolution adopting standards to be utilized
in evaluating the performance of the City
Manager.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the
resolution.
-- Mr. Holmer moved to amend the resolution as he suggested
earlier. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer to amend the
resolution by changing the word "standardsll to IIperformance
al"'eas./1
MI"'. QQry, C1ty Attorney, pointed out that State statute requires the adoption
of standards.
Mr. Boles withdrew his motion.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0.
X. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF HEARINGS OFFICIAL/ORDINANCE LEVYING
ASSESSMENTS FOR CONTRACTS 89-04 AND 89-07
e City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Les Lyle, City Engineer, was
available to answer questions.
CB 4184--An ordinance levying assessments for paving, curbs,
gutters, and sidewalks on Hickory Avenue from Garden
Way to 140 feet west (south one-half of Hickory
only). (Contract #89-04)
CB 4185--An ordinance levying assessments for sanitary sewers
in a portion of West 52nd Avenue beginning
approximately at the west boundary of Solar Heights
Subdivision and proceeding west for 350 feet.
(Contract #89-07)
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to approve the
Hearings Official's findings and recommendations of November
21, 1989, (Contracts 89-04 and 89-07) and that the bills,
with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second
time by council bill numbers only, and that enactment be
considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried
unanimously, 7:0.
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e Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bills be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all
councilors present voting aye, the bills were declared passed
(and became Ordinances Nos. 19656 and 19657).
XI. FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MINUTES OF HEARINGS OFFICIAL/ORDINANCE
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR CONTRACT 89-10
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City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Les lyle, City Engineer, was
available to answer questions.
CB 4187--An ordinance levying assessments for sanitary sewers
in Bethel Drive from Ogle Street to 400 feet
northwest, Ogle street from Bethel Drive to 400 feet
south of Allane Avenue from Madera Street to Ogle
Street. (Contract 89-10)
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to approve the
Hearings Official's findings, recommendations, and minutes of
November 21, 1989, (Contract 89-10) and that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council be read the second time by
council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
e Council Bill 4187 was read a second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, 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. 19658).
XII. APPOINTMENTS: NOTIFICATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE EUGENE
CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE, PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
Councilors were notified of the following appointments to the Eugene
Celebration Steering Committee:
Jay Berman, 3828 Colony Oaks Drive. ... ........ term ending 12/31/92
Chris Lejk, 1480 West 11th Avenue.... ......... term ending 12/31/92
Rhonda Levine, 85391 Peaceful Valley Road..... term ending 12/31/92
Thomas Jordan, 2119 Fairmount Boulevard. ...... term ending 12/31/92
Anne Henry, 2130 Lawrence Street... .., ..... ... term ending 12/31/92
Councilors were notified of the following appointments to the Public Safety
Advisory Committee:
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e Steven Andresen, 2640 University Street....... term ending 12/31/91
Lawrence Martines, PO Box 5313..... ........... term ending 12/31/91
Lewis Belcher, 2865 City View..... ........... term ending 12/31/91
Edward Margolis, PO Box 1909 ............. ... term ending 12/31/91
Tim Keeley, 595 Sunnyside Drive...... ......... term ending 12/31/91
Shannon McCarthy, 1510 Mill Street... ......... term ending 12/31/91
Joshua Marquis, One West 4th Avenue... ........ term ending 12/31/91
Vangy Smith, 1199 North Terry Street.......... term ending 12/31/91
The council was informed of the following appointments to the Sister City
Commission:
Karlyn Campbell, 2435 Wilson Drive... .... ..... term ending 12/31/91
Pat Hamilton, 1259 East 22nd Avenue........... term ending 12/31/92
Genna Lemman, 2290 Parkside Lane... ........... term ending 12/31/91
Henry Rust, 585 Wimbledon Court............... term ending 12/31/91
Anita Weiss, 3001 Neslo Lane.................. to complete an unex-
pired term ending
12/31/90
Paulette Ansari, 819 Silver Lane... ........... term ending 12/31/91
Paul Thomas, 2845 Greentree Way..... .......... term ending 12/31/91
XIII. APPOINTMENTS: NOTIFICATION OF CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
e This item was deleted from the council's agenda.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Appointments: Mayor Miller's Nominations to the Airport
Committee, Citizen Involvement Committee, Community Development
Committee, Construction Code Board of Appeals, Eugene Cultural
Affairs Commission, Emergency Medical Services Board, Library
Board of Trustees, Loan Advisory Committee, Riverfront Research
Park Commission, and Tree Commission.
Ms. Bascom pointed out that the 72 nominees had been selected from an
applicant pool of 174. She considered the completion of the process before
the end of the year a notable accomplishment.
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Airport
Commission:
Mary Hudzikiewicz, 1915 West 28th Avenue.. .... term ending 12/31/93
Beth Van Horn, 3815 Colony Oaks Drive. ........ term ending 12/31/93
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Citizen
Involvement Committee:
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e Ann Morrow, 2345 McMillan Street... ........... term ending 12/31/92
Richard Guske, 59 North Jackson............... term ending 12/31/92
Karen Darling, 3840 High Street...... ......... term ending 12/31/91
Charles Strong, 1080 Patterson Street......... term ending 12/31/92
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Community
Development Committee:
Marshal Peter, 2722 Kismet Way...... .......... term ending 12/31/92
Christine Sullivan, 3205 Portland Street...... term ending 12/31/92
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Construction
Code Board of Appeals:
Gary Peoples, 3315 West 14th Avenue....... .... term ending 12/31/94
Jim Vos, 588 Wimbledon Court. ................ term ending 12/31/94
James Balzhiser, 1621 Braeman Village......... term ending 12/31/94
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Emergency
Medical Services Board:
Marty Nelson, 2415 Panther Creek Road, Veneta. term ending 12/31/91
Paul Panum, 1035 East 22nd Avenue...... ....... term ending 12/31/91
Richard Abraham, 85296 Ridgtop Drive..... ..... term ending 12/31/91
John Mackey, 35787 Enterprise Raod, Creswell.. term ending 12/31/91
Larry Dunlap, 2865 University Street.......... term ending 12/31/91
e Robert Hauke, 1545 Bogart Lane...... ..... ..... term ending 12/31/91
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Eugene
Cultural Affairs Commission:
Betty Olson, 392 Spyglass. .., .... ............ term ending 12/31/93
Angela Collas-Dean, 2092 Roland Way........... term ending 12/31/93
Richard Miller, 2460 Malabar. ....... ......... term ending 12/31/93
The Mayor made the following nomination for appointment to the Library Board
of Trustees:
Martha Rice, 2610 Highland Oaks Drive...... '" term ending 12/31/93
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Loan Advisory
Committee:
James Leinen, 3501 Hilyard Street... .......... term ending 12/31/91
Ken Boettcher, 4429 Fox Hollow Road........... term ending 12/31/91
Philip Peyton, 1444 Quaker Street.... ..... .... term ending 12/31/91
Daniel Valentine, 2115 Essex Lane.. .... ....... term ending 12/31/91
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Riverfront
Research Park Commission:
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e Mabel Armstrong, 92985 Marcola Road, Marcola.. term ending 12/31/91
Don Corson, 2845 Central Boulevard............ term ending 12/31/91
Dan Giustina, 2510 Highland.. ...... .......... term ending 12/31/91
Gus Keller, 4431 Echo Hollow. ................ term ending 12/31/91
The Mayor made the following nominations for appointment to the Tree
Commission:
Greg Ahlijian, 42083 Deerhorn Rd., Springfield. term ending 12/31/90
Fran Breen, 1666 Ridgefield.. .. .............. term ending 12/31/91
Bill Friedkin, 2033 North Park Avenue.... ..... term ending 12/31/91
Dennis Lueck, 2470 Oak ...... ...... ...... .... term ending 12/31/92
Ronald Schmaedick, 1742 West 34th Place....... term ending 12/31/92
Mary Bentsen, 950 West 16th Avenue.... ........ term ending 12/31/92
Mayor Miller called councilors' attention to a letter from Dennis Solin at
EWEB announcing the appointment of Mr. Lum to the Tree Commission.
Ms. Schue understood that policy was to attempt to broaden the appointments
to include all classes of the population. She expressed surprise that on the
Loan Advisory Committee, two men represent minorities, people with
disabilities, and female head-of-households. She hoped that in the future,
the Women's Commission would help recruit more applicants for this particular
group.
e Mayor Miller emphasized the importance of ongoing recruitment to provide a
qualified pool of applicants when openings occur.
Ms. Ehrman thanked Mayor Miller for his consideration of councilors' requests
regarding appointments.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to approve the
Mayor's nominations as listed. Roll call vote; the motion
carried unanimously, 7:0.
H. Approval of Findings, Recommendations, and Minutes of Hearings
Official and Approval of Improvement Project (Traffic
Signal--Coburg Road and Chad Drive)
Referring to the City Engineer's Order initiating the improvement, Mr. Boles
expressed a concern about the percentage of the costs to be borneby the
developers. Mr. Lyle said the two property owners were expected to bear 97
percent of the cost of the traffic signal, currently estimated at $138,000,
including a ten percent contingency reserve. Based on current negotiations,
the two developers responsible for the need for the installation of the
signal would only bear a maximum of 81 percent of the cost. Mr. Boles had
strong feelings that more of the cost should be born by the developers,
easing the burden on Eugene's taxpaying citizens and moving in the direction
of recouping the costs of development.
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e Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Lyle said traffic studies have
demonstrated that traffic is adequate to justify a signal at this time. He
anticipated that the traffic situation would worsen without a signal. Due to
confusion regarding the percentage of the total cost that each organization
would be required to pay, staff was recommending assessing per a negotiated
agreement which was supported by the Hearings Official.
Mr. Lyle indicated that staff would return to the council with a proposal to
establish a clearer definition of assessment practice for traffic signals in
the future.
Mr. Bennett asked whether there is a City policy to recover City costs
associated with development within the urban growth boundary or within the
City's jurisdiction. He suggested that it may be appropriate to consider the
provision of employment opportunities and other benefits of development when
determining what costs should be recovered. Mr. Gleason responded that the
Council Committee on Infrastructure is examining those practices and policies
and how well the current fees and structures work.
Mr. Lyle affirmed that while the City's assessment policy is based on benefit
and usually recovers an equitable share of signal cost, in this particular
situation, the lower recovery ratio was proposed as part of a negotiated
agreement based on earlier commitments the City feels obliged to honor. He
pointed out that the City has the ability to modify the assessment formula
for this particular case prior to initiation of construction.
e Mr. Boles stated that his objection was based on the fact that the engineer's
order specifies that the parties had agreed to a <not to exceed) 97 percent
cost recovery which was determined to be appropriate by the traffic analysis
and while that may not actually be City policy, he recommended not assigning
more of the cost to the public.
Mr. Holmer observed that no attempt is made to recover all public costs from
developers in the urban renewal district. He supported reimbursement of an
increasing proportion of the costs of public investments related to
development, but urged the council to move cautiously toward that goal.
Mr. Lyle explained that should the council specify a different assessment
apportionment ratio, another hearing would be conducted after construction is
completed to determine the final assessment amount.
Answering a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Lyle said that the estimated cost
was higher than originally calculated due to the bidding climate and
additional requirements for Coburg Road (underground conduits, etc.).
Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, to approve the
Hearings Official's findings, recommendations, and minutes of
November 21, 1989, and to approve the improvements for a
traffic signal at the intersection of Coburg road and Chad
Drive, with the assessment rate specified as follows:
Costco--53 percent; Shopko--44 percent; and City of Eugene--3
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e percent. Roll call vote; the motion carried, 6:1, with
Councilor Holmer voting against.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to December 6, 1989.
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Micheal Gleason,/
City Manager
(Recorded by Mary Feldman)
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