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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/1983 Meeting M I NUT E S - Eugene City Council City Council Chamber July 13, 1983 11:45 a.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Betty Smith, Freeman Holmer, Emily Schue, Dick Hansen, Mark Lindberg, John Ball (from 12:15 p.m.). COUNCILORS ABSENT: Brian Obie, 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 AND COUNCIL: ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Keller announced that this was the last meeting for Francis Lynch, Public Service Officer, and thanked her for her service. He then introduced Jane Holloway who would be taking her place for the next six months. Mr. Gleason introduced Andrea Hulnick the new intern in the City Manager's office. e Mr. Gleason announced that Don Allen, Public Works Director, would be retiring in January after 34 years of service to the city, during which time the population of Eugene had tripled. He paid tribute to the work done by Mr. Allen in this time. Mr. Gleason announced that the City Council goal-setting session would be held October 28 and 29. Mr. Gleason announced that due to light agendas, the City Council meetings scheduled for July 20 and 27 had been canceled. Mr. Gleason noted that an item VIII would be added to the end of the agenda, Resolution 379l. Mr. Gleason noted that item VI, resolution initiating the Glenwood Jurisdictional Study, would be held over to a future meeting. II. ROUTINE ITEM FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of June 13, 1983, and June 15, 1983, and the dinner/work session minutes of June 13, 1983. Councilor Holmer asked that the dinner/work session minutes of June 13, 1983, be amended to show that Mr. Obie had been present. e Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1983 Page 1 III. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Amendment to the Transient Room Tax Ordinance e Mr. Gleason introduced Timothy Sercombe, City Attorney's Office. Mr. Sercombe, referring to his memorandum dated July 5, 1983, stated that this change was proposed to amend the Transient Room Tax Ordinance to include bed-and-breakfast facilities. Public hearing was opened. There being no public testimony, public hearing was closed. CB 2666--An ordinance concerning the Transient Room Tax; amending Section 3.778 of the Eugene Code, 1971. 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. Councilor Ball was absent for this vote. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Ro 11 call vo te . Councilor Ball was absent for thi s vote. All councilors present voted aye; the bill was declared passed and numbered 19164. e B. Street Vacation Requests 1. Located west of Jacobs Street, south of Concord Avenue (Solvang Associates) (SV 81-3) Mr. Gleason introduced Jim Croteau, Planning Department, who reviewed staff notes, indicating that thi s request had been made in response to vandal i sm and trespass problems. He commented that the state requirements for street vacation were cumbersome, but that this request met the requirements. He noted that the Planning Commission had voted unanimously to recommend approval. In response to a question from Councilor Schue, Mr. Croteau said that an alternative bikeway connector had been provided by the applicants, which had been approved by the Eugene Bicycle Committee. The Bicycle Committee is in support of the request for vacation. Public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor of the request: Glen Pederson, 1189 Fairfield Avenue, said that he represented the owners of the Solvang housing development and the 250 elderly residents. He introduced the next two speakers. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1983 P ag e 2 Verdi Powell, 1202 Jacobs Drive, introduced herself as the manager of the Solvang housing development and reviewed the vandalism which had occurred there e since March, 1982. She urged the council to approve the request and make the place safe for elderly residents. Lulu Lane, 1202 Jacobs Drive, Apt. #149, said she was a retired Los Angeles police officer and a resident of the Solvang housing development, and listed acts of vandalism which she had experienced and heard about. Councilor Ball arrived at the meeting. Glen Pederson, 1189 Fairfield Avenue, continued indicating that construction of an alternative connector had been completed. He denied the allegation that this vacation would simply move the problem from Solvang to the Village Square. Noting that the overwhelming majority of neighborhood residents had approved the request, together with the Eugene Bicycle Committee, the police and fire depart- ments, and the Bethel citizens group, he requested approval of the request. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. CB 2667--An ordinance authorizing 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 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 e this time. In response to a question from Councilor Schue, Mr. Croteau confirmed that the land in question had been dedicated to the City by Solvang, and that no money had changed hands or would at this time. In response to questions from Councilor Hansen, Mr. Croteau said that fire access would be maintained, but that there would be no need for turnaround space for stray vehicles. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. 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 19165. 2. Located on the east side of River, between Green Lane and Division Avenue (Miller et al.) (SV 83-1) Mr. Gleason introduced Jerry Jacobson, Planning Department, who reviewed a memorandum dated July 6, 1983, noting that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the request subject to the three conditions listed. He said that the applicants were in the final stages of meeting these conditions and, therefore, asked that consideration of the item be postponed to the City Council's meeting of August 17, 1983. e Page 3 MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1983 Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to postpone the public hearing and council consideration of a street vacation request e located on the east side of River Road, between Green Lane and Division Avenue to August 17, 1983. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. IV. REPORT ON ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS BY EWEB STAFF Ms. Reeder of Eugene Water & Electric Board reminded the council that an ordinance had been enacted in February of 1981 establishing mandatory weatheriza- tion standards to become a part of the City's Housing Code on January 1, 1985, and requiring a review of certain implementation issues by January 1, 1984. She said that her report had been prepared in anticipation of this review. Ms. Reeder noted that three areas had been identified at the time the ordinance had been adopted: the cost and availability of energy; the success of voluntary weatherization under existing programs; and the availability of financing. The Cost and Availability of Energy. Ms. Reeder indicated that there were a number of unanswered questlons ln this area, including the future of the WWPPS plants. She said that the cost of energy would be directly related to demand. She noted that the Regional Energy Council's goal was to buy only resources that were needed and to buy the cheapest resource first. She added that conservation was currently the cheapest resource. e Availabilita of Financing. Ms. Reeder observed that BPA funding for EWEB had been reduce by more than half in the current year, and would be cut again in FY84. She said that FY85 projections were for less than half the current financing. In addition, she noted that BPA was requiring utilities to sign long term conservation contracts with provision for unilateral amendment by BPA and payment of a conservation contract charge. As a result of concern over these issues, EWEB was, she indicated, pursuing alternative financing methods of conservation efforts through the sale of EWEB revenue bonds guaranteed by BPA. Ms. Reeder closed her presentation by asking the City Council to support EWEB's efforts for continued financing and local control of conservation efforts. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1983 Page 4 Mr. Gleason concurred with Ms. Reeder's remarks. He noted that conservation was e not as popular an issue as it had been several years ago, but that the City should continue its conservation efforts in anticipation of a new cycle of energy shortages. He commented that Councilors Smith and Schue and two repre- sentatives from EWEB were meeting to coordinate these efforts. Councilor Smith agreed that this issue was of vital importance. She noted that the present working relationship with EWEB should be maintained and reinforced. She asked Ms. Reeder what the City Council could do at this stage to support EWEB's struggle for continued local control of the conservation program. Ms. Reeder replied that a letter to BPA would be helpful. Council agreed that staff should draft a letter and, if time permitted, a resolution to BPA on the proposed contract amendment. Councilor Schue also spoke in favor of continued cooperation with EWEB. She expressed a need for more information concerning revenue bonding. Councilors Holmer and Lindberg concurred that the momentum should be maintained. Councilor Ball asked for more details concerning the conservation contract charge. Ms. Reeder distributed copies of her report. Mr. Gleason said that staff would bring back more information on the issue of revenue bonds and staff will continue to work with EWEB on their conservation efforts. e V. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT Carol Cogswell, chairperson of the CIC, reviewed the committee's report, noting that the committee had been established to insure citizen involvement in land use planning decisions. She indicated that the CIC's major role was in decisions as to who should be involved and at what stage. She added that during the past year the committee had established guidelines on citizen involvement, reviewed specific documents, such as the proposed new land use planning flow charts, and participated in reviewing the involvement of neighborhood groups. She concluded by showing the council copies of pamphlets on citizen involvement which the committee had produced. Councilor Schue thanked Ms. Cogswell and the CIC for its work during the past year noting that this committee is a group of creative citizens. Ms. Cogswell introduced Pat Valerand, next year's chairperson. VI. REPORT ON IN-CUSTODY HEARINGS PILOT PROJECT Mr. Gleason introduced Ernie Mazorol, Eugene Municipal Court, who reviewed highlights from the memorandum on this subject dated July 1, 1983. He noted that the project had been introduced in order to increase courtroom security, reduce jail costs, and reduce the number of officers involved in transporting inmates. He indicated the advantages and disadvantages of the program. He e recommended continuation of the project. MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1983 Page 5 Mr. Gleason endorsed Mr. Mazorol's recommendation. Mr. Gleason noted that staff would return to the council with a funding proposal. e Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to endorse the report as presented and to request a staff financial proposal be prepared to support it. Roll call vote; motion carried 5:1, Councilor Holmer voting in opposition. VI I. RESOLUTION CONCERNING OREGON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FUND Mr. Gleason introduced Bill Sloat, Business Assistance Team, who explained that in order for a business to apply to the Oregon Business Development Fund for a loan it was necessary for the local jurisdiction -- in this case the City of Eugene -- to approve a resolution acknowledging the appropriateness of the transaction between the State of Oregon and the local business. Mr. Gleason said that staff recommends adoption of the resolution. Res. No. 3791--A resolution approving the Oregon Business Development Fund project proposal of Color and Herbal Works, I nc. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the resolution. Councilor Holmer stated his intention of voting against the resolution, because of insufficient notice of this item and the lack of information. Roll call vote. Motion carried 4:2, with Councilors Lindberg, e Schue, Smith and Hansen voting in favor, and Councilors Holmer and Ball voting in opposition. Counci 1 or Li ndberg stated hi s understandi ng that approval of the resol ution had merely indicated acknowledgement of the City Council's approval of the loan program, and not an endorsement of a particular applicant. Mr. Gleason said that staff would bring back a report as follow up to the council's concerns which would provide additional information on the program. The meeting was adjourned to July 20, 1983. (Recorded by Jo Alexander) JA:cj/CM26bll - MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1983 Page 6 PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT . ENGINEERING DIVISION Bid No: 10 Opened: J u 1 y 1 9, 1983 . 1- Paving and storm sewer Roosevelt Boulevard from Highway 99 to Garfield Street (Job #845) Contract Cost Bi dders Alternate #1 Alternate #2 1. Wildish Corvallis Construction Co. ---------- $464,124.67 -0- 2. H & J Construction -------------------------- $477,387.42 -0- 3. Morse Bros. Contractors, Inc. --------------- $488,295.51 $494,713.23 4. Eugene Sand & Gravel Inc. ------------------- $492,233.48 -0- e Cost to Abutting Property Cost to Ci ty Curb-Gutter & Sidewalk $16.50jFF Street Paving $333,000.00 Reinforced Curb-Gutter & Sidewalk $41.25jFF Intersection at 99 $131,500.00 4" Cone. Drive $ 1.25jSF $464,500.00 5" Cone. Drive $ 1.45jSF 7" Cone. Drive $ 1.65jSF COMPLETION DATE: February 1, 1984 - Traffic Signal December 31, 1983 - Paving January 31, 1984 - Sidewalk . e