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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/1983 Meeting e e e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council Council Chamber, City Hall June 8, 1983 11:45 a.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: John Ball, Dick Hansen, Freeman Holmer, Mark Lindberg, Brian Obie, Emily Schue, Betty Smith, Cynthia Wooten. 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. The Race Councilor Holmer noted that The Race, held on June 5, had been a great success. He noted, however, that he had been contacted by constituents who were concerned that many downtown streets and the Ferry Street Bridge had been blocked by runners at just the time when people were trying to get to church. He hoped that planners of such events would be more sensitive to such concerns in the future. Several councilors and the mayor commented that they had participated in or observed The Race and felt it was a good opportunity for the City and a good experience for both participants and spectators. B. Abandonment of Plans for Housing Project at 38th Avenue and Hilyard Street Councilor Schue noted that the Lane County Commissioners had earlier today voted 5:0 not to proceed with the proposed 38th Avenue and Hilyard Street housing project. She said that the City and the Joint Housing Committee had worked for some time in support of this project. Ms. Schue added that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had placed a stringent time line and some restrictions on the program and noted that these might have been difficult to work within. Ms. Schue regretted that the County showed little commitment to the City's dispersal policy and that there had been little coordination between the City and the Lane County Housing Authority. She said that the City owns the subject parcel at 38th and Hilyard and noted that the parcel had been purchased with Community Development Block Grant funds. She noted residents of the area had suggested that the parcel be added to South Amazon park, but she emphasized that since the purchase had been made with CDBG funds, the City would need to purchase the property in order to add it to the park. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 8, 1983 Page 1 C. Request for Update on City Policy Regarding Spay/Neuter Clinic - Councilor Hansen said that he had been contacted by area veterinarians who would like to know when the study on the City's policy regarding the spay/neuter clinic will be developed. Councilor Lindberg and City Manager Micheal Gleason responded that the study would be finished by September 1983 and would be the subject of the September 12 council dinner meeting with representatives of the Lane County Veterinarians Association. Mr. Gleason said that a process would be developed for contacting veterinarians for their comments on the policy. D. Regulations Involving Sales from Pushcarts Councilor Hansen referred to discussion at the May 25 council meeting regarding regulations that would be drawn up to govern sales from pushcarts. He urged that the regulations protect all businesses, large and small, from having pushcarts park in front of and compete with them. E. Request for Update on Status of Request for Proposals for Management Audit of the Hult Center - Councilor Wooten requested an update at the June 15 council meeting on the status of requests for proposals for a management audit of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. F. Request for Update on Progress of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission in Pursuing a Flow-Based Rate System Councilor Wooten requested an update on the progress of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission in examining implementation of a flow-based rate system. Mr. Gleason and Councilor Smith responded that work on this was on schedule and that the council would receive a report by July 1, 1983. G. Problem of Bicycle Thefts Councilor Wooten said she had recently been contacted regarding theft of a $400 bicycle. She said such thefts are more and more common and asked if the Police Department could develop some information on control, regarding registration, licensing, or engraving of identification numbers and whether such methods are effective. Mr. Gleason said that the matter would be looked into and a report made to the council at a future date. H. Budget Celebration Councilor Wooten noted that the Eugene Action Forum had invited councilors, staff, and Budget Committee members to a party on June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Laurelwood Club, to celebrate conclusion of the budget process. I. Appointment to Eugene Traffic Safety Commission Mayor Keller announced his appointment of Charles R. McCoy, 3047 Kentwood Drive, to the Eugene Traffic Safety Commission, for an undetermined term length. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 8, 1983 Page 2 e J. June 9, 1983, Council Meeting on Process Mayor Keller encouraged all councilors to attend the special meeting on June 9, 1983, to discuss process. Responding to a question from Councilor Obie, Mr. Gleason said that the agenda and schedule for the meeting would be decided on by the council at the start of the meeting. K. Opening of Eugene Hotel Retirement Center Mayor Keller said he had participated in opening ceremonies for the Eugene Hotel Retirement Center. He felt that the center would be an excellent addition to the downtown core area. He commended the developers for the beautiful job they had done and for developing the center exactly as promised. Mr. Gleason noted that the development of the center was affected at least in part due to the efforts of the council, the Joint Housing Committee, and the Historic Review Board. L. Farewell to Jack Hamman Mayor Keller noted that this was the last council meeting to be covered by television reporter Jack Hamann. He expressed appreciation for Mr. Hamann's coverage and wished him good luck in his new position in Seattle. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL e A. Approval of City Council Dinner/Work Session Minutes of February 14, 1983, Regular City Council minutes of May 9, 1983, and May 11, 1983; Legislative Subcommittee Minutes of May 25, 1983 (minutes distributed) Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approve the City Council minutes of February 14, 1983, May 9, 1983, May 11, 1983, and the Legislative Subcommittee minutes of May 25, 1983. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. B. Call for Public Hearings 1. Street Vacation (Solvang Associates) (SV 81-3) (map distributed) CB 2645--An ordinance calling a public hearing for July 13, 1983, to consider vacation of a 46-foot radius cul-de-sac on Marshall Avenue and a 12-foot-wide pedestrian/bikeway easement linking the Marshall Avenue cul-de-sac and Jacobs Street. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, 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. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 8, 1983 Page 3 e Council Bill 2645 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 19147. 2. Street Vacation (Miller, et al.) (SV 83-1) (map distributed) CB 2646--An ordinance calling a public hearing for July 13, 1983, to consider vacation of a public right-of-way located on the east side of River Road, between Green Lane and Division Avenue. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, 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 2646 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 19148. e III. PUBLIC HEARING: WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RIVER ROAD AND DIVISION AVENUE FROM THE SANTA CLARA WATER DISTRICT (HAYDEN ISLAND, INC.) (A/Z 82-6) (resolution distributed) Mr. Gleason said that the property had previously been annexed to the City and now needed to be withdrawn from the Santa Clara Water District. Public hearing was opened. There being no testimony, public hearing was closed. CB 2647--An ordinance providing for withdrawing from the Santa Clara Water District of Lane County, Oregon. That part of the district annexed to the City of Eugene by final order #795 of the Lane County Local Government Boundary Commission on April 7, 1983; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, 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 2647 was read the second time by councli bill number only. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 19149. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 8, 1983 Page 4 e e -- IV. REPORT FROM "GUT" TASK FORCE (background information distributed) Mr. Gleason said that the "Gut" Task Force had been established in response to concerns expressed by Councilor Schue and residents of the South Willamette Street area. Mr. Gleason introduced Marge Beck, Director of Council and Community Services. Ms. Beck said that the task force was working to address concerns with "gut" cruisers in the general area of South Willamette Street between 24th and 29th avenues. She noted that the activities of the task force were listed in a June 2, 1983, memo from the task force to the council. Ms. Beck stated that the activities of the task force were on-going and were a joint publici private sector effort. She said that the task force was chaired by Ruth Miller, Neighborhood Liaison in the City Manager's Office, with members from affected neighborhood groups, South Willamette businesses, the Eugene Commission on the Rights of Youth, the Eugene Police Department, and the staff of the City Manager's Office. Ms. Beck said that the goal of the task force, which has been meeting since January 1982, was not to eliminate or move the "gut" but to make conditions more manageable for businesses and residents in the area. She said that past efforts to address the "gut" situation had been limited to police patrols and traffic controls. She said that the recent efforts of the task force called for on-going and coordinated activities, with the task force serving as a consistent body to whom residents and business owners could come with feedback. Ms. Beck said that educational efforts of the task force had included surveying "gut" cruisers, businesses, and residents for their perceptions of the IIgut" situation. She said operational efforts had included distributing pamphlets detailing what would be considered acceptable behavior on the "gut", and providing litter containers and restrooms, with signing to indicate restroom locations. She noted that a form had been developed for neighbors and businesses to use in providing feedback on "gut" activities. Ms. Beck displayed posters selected in a "gut" poster contest and noted that the posters would be displayed in South Willamette Street businesses and in local schools and community centers. Ms. Beck said that while the task force had no specific, objective results on which to base an evaluation of the effect of its efforts, the group believed that the "gut" situation was improving. She noted that there had been fewer dispatched police calls in the area and that neighbors and businesses had expressed the feeling that things were getting better. Ms. Beck said it was felt that the efforts of the task force were worthwhile and should continue. Ms. Beck emphasized the cooperation that had taken place in this effort. She noted that several people had been identified in the June 2 memo as having aided in work of the task force and said that the work of the following people should also be recognized: Bill DeForrest and Bill Childers of the Eugene Police; Jim Hanks and Mike Weishar of Traffic Engineering; Dick Morgan of Parks Maintenance; Chris Mahoney, Barb Bellamy, and Ruth Miller of the City Manager's Office; and Jeff Budd, Mikal Krummel, and Don Griffin of the Youth Commission. Ms. Beck said that Ms. Miller had been the "driving force" behind the work of the task force. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 8, 1983 Page 5 e e e Councilor Schue thanked staff members and all others involved in the work of the task force. She agreed that there was a general feeling in the area that things were getting better. She noted that there were fewer "draggers" on the "gut" and that the activity seemed more controlled. Councilor Lindberg said that he had followed the work of the task force and felt it was doing an excellent job. He noted that the Vagrancy Task Force was using the work of the IIGut" Task Force as a model for some of its work. Mayor Keller thanked Ms. Beck for her report. V. TOUR OF FLEET SERVICES OPERATIONS Mr. Gleason said that he and Assistant City Manager David Whitlow had recently toured the Fleet Services facility and had been very impressed with the City Shops and with the entire fleet operation. He noted that Fleet Services maintains 1,400 pieces of City equipment and saves the City considerable amounts in maintenance costs. He said that the operation had recently rebuilt a number of police cars for one-third the cost of purchasing new vehicles. Mr. Gleason commended the efficiency of the operation. He said that the mechanics themselves were involved in operation of an in-house productivity program. Mr. Gleason offered to arrange a tour of the shops for any interested councilor. The meeting was adjourned. (Recorded by Darcy Marentette) MDC:DCM:dcm/CM27aI3 MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 8, 1983 Page 6