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M I NUT E S
Eugene City Council
City Council Chamber
March 10, 1982
11:45 a.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Betty Smith, Mark Lindberg, D. W. Hamel, Cynthia Wooten,
Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue.
COUNCILORS ABSENT: Eric Haws and Brian Obie.
Adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called
to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller.
I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. National League of Cities Convention Report
Councilor Lindberg stated that he and Councilor Hamel had represented the
council last week in Washington, DC, at the National League of Cities Conference.
They distributed a memo about the conference to the council Monday night. There
is tension in Washington, DC, over the new federalism and the budget. The new
federalism was the biggest item of discussion. Most NLC work in the next year
will focus on making sure that cities playa key part of the dialogue between
the president, states, and local government. They developed a National League
of Cities document outlining their current position on the new federalism, which
reflects Oregon's position with respect to equity of people and regions, adequate
financing, and avoidance of state level regulation if there is a transfer of
programs to states. They also met with the entire Oregon Congressional delega-
tion, who were all very receptive. They developed ways to follow up on Oregon
issues. While there, they also met with a representative of the Control Data
Corporation. He said that he has asked staff to follow up on two items:
the local government information network, to see if the City computer terminals
can plug into Control Data Corporation's operation easily and cheaply, and the
publici private partnership related to small business development and startup.
Control Data Corporation has been very successful. He would like to see staff
work with them. He appreciated the staff support, particularly from Paget
Engen, Staff Services.
B. Economic Concerns
Councilor Lindberg stated that in the last several weeks, he has become very
concerned about the human side of core area revitalization, which is one element
of the Economic Development program. As various boards and agencies have worked
on this program from various directions, it has become clear that there is a
human side as well as an economic side. Homelessness, joblessness, alcoholism,
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and crime are the flip side of blight, congestion, and business failure. The
City's long-term brick and mortar programs need to be matched with attention to
immediate human needs. Without addressinq the human solutions, the economic
solutions will take longer and cost more with less satisfaction. He Quoted an
article from US News and World Report, stating that there are an estimated
200,000 homeless adults roaming this country. The depressed timber industry has
spawned a new category of vagrants in the Northwest. Hundreds of jobless
workers are traveling to urban areas such as Portland in search of work. But,
jobs are scarce everywhere, and there are now families living in cars. One of
the local homes for displaced people will go out of business March 12th for lack
of appropriate zoning. City codes and new State legislation have made it
impossible for them to locate within the City limits. Eugene has two of the
four blood banks located between Portland and San Francisco, and he has heard of
people supporting alcohol and other drug habits by moneys received from the
blood banks. Both of the blood banks in Eugene are located downtown. It is
known that Eugene is an Ileasy town" for vagrants. The downtown problem is a
brick and mortar problem as well as a human problem. The human side involves
law enforcement, shelter services, information and referral, zoning, public
transit, and money. There needs to be a system for handling these problems and
a single set of solutions. Since the City Council is the only body in town that
is capable of taking such a comprehensive view, he would suggest that they do
so. He would also like to direct staff to come back with recommendations for
dealing with these problems, perhaps including a City Council subcommittee, a
staff task force, or a system of coordinating public, private, and community
efforts.
Ms. Smith stated that staff has worked on the blood bank problem, particularly
in regard to the blood bank located at 10th and Willamette. No problems will be
resolved today, but she shares the concerns and believes they should be addressed.
Perhaps this could be done by existing community agencies or task forces, but
some things are already underway and should be incorporated. She sees this as a
priority. Ms. Schue added that everyone is aware of bits and pieces of this,
but she is not sure how much the City can do on this complex problem. If
resources can be better used and businesses protected, that should be done, but
she does not know how that could occur. Staff should be able to make positive
contributions. Ms. Miller noted agreement. She feels that consideration should
be given to those who are already working on this problem. She would prefer
that someone coordinate the efforts that are already working in this area,
rather than starting a new community agency. This is a cyclical problem.
Ms. Wooten stated that the council feels strongly about this, and a work plan
should be prepared quickly and as inexpensively as possible. Mayor Keller
agreed that there is an urgency to this problem, but it would be good to have a
preliminary report from staff. Perhaps the existing agencies working on this
issue could be identified. Mr. Gleason stated that staff will find out who is
working on this, and they will do a summary and make some recommendations,
bringing this back to the council for review and action. Mr. Lindberg noted
appreciation for the response. He agrees there are a number of efforts under
way, but coordination must occur.
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C. Neighbors Organized for Voluntary Action
Mr. Hamel stated that he had received a letter from Jeffrey Motsinger, regarding
involvement by the Whiteaker Neighborhood group and NEDCO. He would like to
hear what Mr. Motsinger has to say regarding weatherization. Ms. Miller stated
that she has received a copy of the letter and has talked to some others who
share the concern. A number of people participated heavily in the writing of
the weatherization ordinance, and there were many meetings with input from many
varied sources. She is comfortable with the process that occurred. They had
tried to meet as many demands as possible with as much input as possible for
writing that ordinance. She does not feel that anyone had undue influence. Mr.
Hamel indicated that he does not feel the ordinance was the issue. Ms. Wooten
added that, in addition to what Ms. Miller had stated, the question of weatheri-
zation was the number one council goal, and there was lots of information about
this issue. Perhaps Mr. Gleason could respond to Mr. Motsinger by putting
together a summary of the activities to help Mr. Motsinger better understand.
Mr. Gleason indicated that he would. Ms. Schue agreed that the concern should
be addressed by staff. Mayor Keller agreed that the first step should be a
response from the City Manager's Office.
D. BPA/Federal Decisions Regarding Conservation Financing
Ms. Wooten said that she is concerned about the decisions of the Bonneville
Power Authority and the Reagan administration regarding financing of conservation
as mandated by the Northwest Power and Planning Act. EWEB is pursuing the
program, and she would like to indicate support for it. She asked what local
jurisdictions think about this turn of events. While there are alternate means
of financing available, she would like to discuss this later in hopes of protecting
conservation issues to protect people who are trying to save electricity. Mr.
Gleason stated that this is a bizarre budget trick. Bonneville Power Authority's
budget has no impact at all on the Federal budget. They are gutting the Northwest
Power Bill and all the compromises that went with it. He has been contacted by
the Power Council and will bring back a report. Everyone is enraged. The Power
Council may ask for a unified position from the various municipalities. This
action is blatantly political and has no purpose whatsoever. Ms. Wooten indicated
agreement and said that jobs that could have been created with that money now
have been lost. Mr. Gleason added that the City staff thought that there would
be money for reinsulating public buildings, and now it is not possible to save
that money.
E. Appointments
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to appoint Molly Stafford
1060 Madison, to fill the unexpired term of Lori Loehr on the
Community Schools Coordinating Committee, term to expire April 1,
1983, and Julie Aspinwall-Lamberts, 3963 North Clary, as the
Women's Commission's representative on the Affirmative Action Task
Force, term to expire February 1983. Roll call vote; motion
carried unanimously.
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F. West University Refinement Plan Work Session
Mr. Gleason stated that after this council meeting, a work session will be held
in the McNutt Room on the West University Refinement Plan. He would hope
the council can resolve three issues and finish the review process next week.
G. Agenda Addition
Mr. Gleason stated that at the end of this agenda, he would like to add an item
on intergovernmental arrangement for a multi-government tax base. Council
consensus was to allow this to occur.
II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
A. Payment of Bills and Claims (listing distributed)
Res. No. 3634--A resolution authorizing payment of bills and
claims for the period February 24, 1982, through
March 3, 1982.
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Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously.
B. Finance Resolution (memo, exhibit distributed)
Mr. Gleason stated that this resolution would authorize portable toilets on
the "gut," uniforms and equipment for the police reserve force, and the costs
associated with CH2M Hill Northwest Incorporated for economic engineering
services to the City and EWEB.
Res. No. 3635--A resolution authorizing the transfer of contin-
gency appropriations within a given fund to
official budget categories.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 18913 re: Campbell Assessments
(ordinance distributed)
Mr. Gleason stated that these assessments were filed after the company had
declared bankruptcy and therefore would be removed.
CB 2438--An ordinance concerning assessments for paving, sanitary
sewer, and storm sewer within and adjacent to Judson
Subdivision; amending Ordinance 18913; and declaring an
emergency.
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Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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.
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Ms. Miller asked if these are the liens on the entire subdivision. Don Allen,
Public Works, responded that it is for most of the subdivision.
Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously.
Council bill 2438 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved
and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present
voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18939.
D. Ordinance Amending Municipal Court Judge Selection Procedures (memo,
ordinance distributed)
CB 2439--An ordinance concerning Municipal Court; amending Section
2.011 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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; motion carried unanimously.
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Council bill 2439 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and
given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting
aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18940.
E.
Call For Public Hearing: Alley Vacation for Ivorena Properties Oregon
LTD (AV 81-2) (map distributed)
CB 2440--An ordinance calling a public hearing for April 21,
1982, re: alley vacation for Ivorena Properties Oregon
LTD, located north of Cheshire and west of Jefferson
Street.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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; motion carried unanimously.
Council bill 2440 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and
given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting
aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18941.
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F. Improvement Petitions
1. Sycamore Avenue (affected property on petition--assessable costs:
city cost: Parks Department, $10,500)
Res. No. 3636--A resolution authorizing street paving and sidewalk
construction on Sycamore Avenue from Adams Street
(2029).
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously.
2. Woodside Drive (affected property on petition--assessable costs:
paving--total front footage/front footage petitioned: 218 feet,
100 percent; sidewalk--total front footage: 124 feet; front footage
petitioned: 109 feet, 88 percent; City cost: none)
Res. No. 3637--A resolution authorizing street paving and sidewalk
construction on Woodside Drive for approximately
280 feet west of Longfellow Way to approximately
400 feet west of Longfellow Way (2020).
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously.
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III. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TAX MEASURE (memo, resolution distributed)
Mr. Gleason stated that this was dealt with by the Budget Committee last night, and
it sets a levy for the Downtown Development District.
Res. No. 3638--A resolution referring Measure No. 51 to the legal
voters of the city of Eugene authorizing a tax of
$186,667 outside the Constitutional six-percent
limitation on ownership of real property in the
Downtown Development District only, and not else-
where in the city, for operating expenses of the
district July 1, 1982, to June 30, 1983.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to adopt the resolution.
Mr. Lindberg stated that this is not a tax to the public, only on the Downtown
Development District, and has been previously approved by them. Mr. Gleason
added that this is for downtown parking and is not an additional tax. Ms.
Miller stated that she would like to know if the Downtown Development Board is
reviewing the free parking program. Mr. Gleason stated that they are negotiating
with the property owners, and that there is an active desire to review it.
Currently, parking is tied up with housing, professional offices, and retail
businesses. Any real solution will have to be taken after a five- to six-month
review, and he would hope it would happen soon.
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Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously.
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CB 2441--An ordinance ordering an election to be conducted by
the Lane County Election Department on the 18th day
of May, 1982, for the purpose of submitting to the
legal electors of the city of Eugene a measure author-
rizing $186,667 tax on ownership of real property
in Downtown Development District; adopting polling
places and providing for all acts necessary for the
carrying on of said election; and declaring an
emergency.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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; motion carried unanimously.
Council bill 2441 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and
given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting
aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18942.
IV. AMENDMENT TO SHOPLIFTING ORDINANCE (memo, ordinance distributed)
Mr. Gleason stated that this amendment would remove unconstitutional language.
CB 2442--An ordinance concerning shoplifting and amending Section
4.825 of the Eugene Code, 1971.
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Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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; motion carried unanimously.
Council bill 2442 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and
given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting
aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18943.
V. RESOLUTION re: 911 LETTER OF INTENT (memo, resolution, background
information distributed)
Mr. Gleason introduced Dave O~Brien, Police.
Mr. O'Brien stated that they are requesting signing of a letter of intent for
eventual participation in the 911 emergency telephone system for Lane County.
This action only commits the City to participation in the planning process and
allows the City to receive tax moneys when they are distributed by the State of
Oregon. The revenues will be distributed beginning in June, and quarterly
thereafter. Later revenues will be used for operations, equipment, and
installation. The 911 plan will be brought back to the council, and staff will
keep council informed.
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Ms. Smith asked about the relationship between this 911 planning and that which
occurred in the past. Mr. Gleason stated that the City would not be start~ng
over. He said that this is a basic intergovernmental agreement, and the Clty
has started work on the design. There are still a lot of details that have not
been worked out. The City must file with the State to prove involvement, in
order to start receiving the revenues. In the budget process, decisions will
have to be made whether or not to fund the central dispatch system.
Res. No. 3639--A resolution authorizing execution of letter of
intent to develop and participate in 911
emergency phone system.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously.
VI. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE--INITIAL PRESENTATION
(memo, ordinance, background information distributed)
Mr. Gleason introduced Dave Whitlow, Assistant City Manager.
Mr. Whitlow stated that the purpose of these amendments is to give advance
notice of changes to the council and the public, prior to the public hearing
which will be held April 12, 1982. These proposed changes would help staff work
with irresponsible pet owners. There are other possible changes which have been
identified by the council, but these proposed changes have not been included in
the proposed ordinance. The amendment would establish fines for refusing to
claim an abandoned or impounded animal, reduce license fees, designate adult
dogs as six months old rather than four months old, and grant authority to
Municipal Court to order the destruction of vicious dogs or dogs found killing
or chasing livestock. Other possible changes the council may wish to consider
would include establishing a fine for carrying a dog in an open vehicle and
prohibiting sale of animals on public property, such as at Saturday Market.
Revenues are falling substantially behind in the licensing program. Only 4,000
licenses have been sold, which is about 40 percent of the estimated dog population.
The goal was to license 75 percent of all adult dogs.
Mr. Lindberg stated that in regard to disposal of vicious animals, the section
on vicious dogs seems to have been deleted. He asked if this has been added
to another section of the ordinance. Mr. Whitlow responded that certain language
has been deleted, and that staff will confirm this at the time of the public
hearing. Mr. Lindberg stated that the situation at the Saturday Market seems
to be that animals are sold or given away on impulse. Mr. Lindberg added that in
open vehicles, such as pickup trucks, it can be more dangerous for dogs to be
leashed than to remain free. Leashing dogs in open vehicles could cause strangu-
lation. He has reservations about that proposed amendment.
In regard to the licensing goal, Ms. Miller stated that part of the problem
in not attaining the goal is the minimal publicity it receives. Also, licensing
is not readily available. There was a licensing table at the University of
Oregon registration, and student pet owners have been a problem. She would like
to see efforts focused on the University of Oregon and other places where people
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congregate. She feels this would be more effective than public service announce-
ments on the media. Lack of staffing is also a problem. In regard to the
situation at the Saturday Market, the nature of the problem is the sale or gift
of animals on public property, and there are no neutering provisions for those
animals. It would be appropriate to require the same sort of provisions for
spaying or neutering that people must comply with when they get an animal from
the shelter. This would likely discourage the sale or gift of animals on public
property. She asked if there is a provision in the ordinance for an impoundment
fee or another way to charge owners who have failed to reclaim animals. Mr.
Whitlow stated he is not sure how this could be handled, but he would provide a
report on April 12th. Ms. Miller stated that she cannot find mention of this in
the ordinance. She also noted that provisions for dog owners who are 65 years
of age or older should be clarified.
Mr. Hamel stated that since 4,000 people have already paid the licensing fees,
he would hope that they would not be discouraged because they had complied with
the law if licensing fees are lowered.
Ms. Schue asked how staff would collect fees from those people who abandon
dogs. Mr. Whitlow stated that it might be through a fine process in Municipal
Court. Ms. Schue asked if this would only be effective with licensed dogs. Mr.
Whitlow stated that it would. Mr. Gleason added that this would make people
aware of the responsibilities of pet owners when they are deciding whether to
own an animal or not.
Mr. Lindberg indicated agreement with Ms. Miller regarding focusing on spaying,
neutering, and licensing. There have been some conversations with local
veterinarians, and perhaps a cooperative relationship could be worked out to
make licensing easier.
Ms. Wooten left the meeting.
VII. ECONOMIC DEVERSIFICATION: CITY'S INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
CENTER--STAFF REPORT (information distributed)
Mr. Gleason introduced Susan Smernoff, Planning.
Ms. Smernoff stated that the City's Information and Development Assistance
Center would be opening March 15, 1982. Following the opening of the center on
March 15, the Conference Center will be opened on April 10, 1982. On April 10,
there will be an opening event beginning at noon with speeches, music, and
dancing. It is being proposed that during the last week in April there be an
open house. The theme could be "Eugene City Hall Is Open for Business." A
forum on economic diversification could occur, as well as information about the
Business Marketing, Recruiting, and Assistance Program, which will be under way
at that time. She will bring back a report in April. She introduced Terri
Vanderpool, Planning, to provide additional information on the Development
Assistance and Information Center.
Ms. Vanderpool stated that the Coordinated Permit Counter Task Team has been
working with the Economic Diversification Task Team since November 1981 to
develop an Information and Development Assistance Center in City Hall. Ultimately,
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the center will coordinate the City's development-related processes. This will
be done in five phases. Phase one is to provide information, and it will begin
March 15, 1982. Specialized development assistance for businesses will also
be handled through the center. In later phases, more types of development-
related assistance will be added. Planning for phases two through five will
begin in April.
The physical space is under construction. There will be a lobby with one wall
displaying brochures, maps, and graphics. There will be a chart displayed in
the lobby showing the differences between the administrative and the legislative
sections of the government. There will be a small conference room and work
space for four or five people.
*CEINFO is a computer program through which staff can obtain reference information.
It is a simple system, allowing the user to access information alphabetically by
subject. Information has been contributed to this program by approximately 300
staff members. Also, when City Hall is closed, the Fire and Police Departments
will have access to *CEINFO to help the public.
Ms. Vanderpool continued by saying that a user log will be kept for volume count
and follow-up, to make certain that people's questions are answered fully. At
the beginning, the center will be staffed by nine experienced staff members,
including the center coordinator, Terry Grondona. In the past two months, City
staff members have gone through training in the City's development-related
processes and in communications aids. An evaluation mechanism is in place.
Surveys have been developed for staff and targeted community groups to determine
the impact of the center. Publicity for the opening includes an "Information
Connection" article in the Eugene Parks and Recreation Department Spring tabloid,
as well as a major feature in the Eugene Register-Guard, City news releases, and
an article in the Chamber of Commerce newsletter.
Ms. Miller stated that a remarkable job has been done in a short time. She
congratulated staff. Mr. Gleason agreed that a fantastic job had been done.
This is a starting point for two of the council goals--to improve consumer
relationships and to bring order out of chaos in dealings with the business
community. However, there is still a lot that needs to be done.
VIII. LANE COUNTY REGIONAL AND URBAN SERVICES FUNDING--A PROPOSAL FOR
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
Mr. Gleason stated that last May, the governing bodies of Eugene, Springfield,
and Lane County held an intergovernmental meeting focusing on the variety of
positive intergovernmental working relationships existing among jurisdictions in
the metro area. They also noted several significant pending issues needing
continuing attention, such as the Metro Plan, ambulance services, metro sewer
services, and intergovernmental financial coordination. They pledged to work at
the staff and policy level to develop solutions to the pending concerns.
Substantial progress has been made. There has been a sincere effort to solve
problems together. Since last May, all jurisdictions involved have experienced
severe financial problems. The operating budget for the three jurisdictions
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is about $93 million; that is not including the budgets for the school districts.
Together, the three jurisdictions are projecting a shortfall of $15 million to
$20 million. The question has been how to maintain several intergovernmental
agencies. The three executives of the general purpose governments have agreed
that it is necessary to work closely with the private sector to get out of this
economic tailspin. He, Steve Burkett, and George Morgan are bringing concurrent
recommendations to their respective jurisdictions for intergovernmental financing
to continue to work. They have agreed that there are four categories for
analysis and solutions: role and service responsibility clarification to
minimize duplication, analysis of the revenue base of the cities and the county
to improve equity, coordinated service evaluation with the independent intergovern-
mental agencies such as LRAPA and L-COG to preserve basic services, and review
of existing intergovernmental services and programs and involved revenues to
determine financing and management for role clarity and improved city/county
resident equity in both a short-term solution and an on-going policy effort.
The three executives are making recommendations for policy and service decisions
to their respective governing bodies. These recommendations are: 1) for
cities to actively support and give political leadership to the county's tax
base proposal in the May election and refrain this fiscal year from referring
any property tax proposals to the voters, assuming that the County tax base is
successful; 2) continue cooperation between the cities of Eugene and Springfield
and Lane County in coordinated services, resources, and financial management to
develop a more integrated public service system at the local level; 3) to make
certain that the recommendations will provide similar benefit to incorporated
small cities plus preserve equity and service benefit between incorporated and
unincorported areas of Lane County; and 4) that the County directly assume
certain regional financial and service obligations from Eugene and Springfield,
such as the jail, regional crime information system, joint social services,
animal regulation, library services, and the operations and repair section of
the road fund. They would also recommend that an allocation formula on National
forest timber receipts be distributed to the cities for improvement or repair of
the local street system within their jurisdictions. They would recommend that
the road fund be aligned according to population and assessed valuation.
All planning documents are already available. There is a need for policy-level
involvement. The Lane County Commissioners approved this recommendation this
morning--to have two members from each group of elected officials available for
discussion of the tax plan. If this is a unanimous decision of the jurisdictions,
this will provide a totally new way of dealing with things. He would recommend
that the council adopt the basic recommendation and appoint two members to work
on this program. Agreement would have to be reached within two weeks in order
to put this on the May ballot.
Ms. Smith stated that these concerns have been discussed for several years, and
she would commend the administrators for their work. People deserve coordinated
efforts. She would support the recommendation. There are still lots of unanswered
questions, but this is a step in the right direction. Ms. Schue indicated
agreement. She would like to see the ideas tried and would be willing to serve
as one of the two Eugene representatives. Ms. Miller also noted agreement and
indicated that she also would be willing to help. Mayor Keller added that
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everyone needs the other, and that it is ironic that the economics we are
currently facing is what is pulling us together.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the report
and the recommendations in the memo from the administrators
dated March 10, 1982. Roll call vote; motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Keller requested that those councilors interested in serving let him
know by Friday.
The meeting was adjourned to a work session in the McNutt Room on the
West University Refinement Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
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Micheal D. Gleason
City Manager
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