HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/1983 Meeting
M I NUT E S
e Eugene City Council
City Council Chamber
December 14, 1983
11 :45 a.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Emily Schue, Brian Obie, John Ball, Dick Hansen, Mark
Lindberg, Betty Smith, Freeman Holmer, and Cynthia Wooten.
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called
to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller.
1. ITEMS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. Towing Practices Committee
Councilor Holmer said the Towing Practices Committee would hold a public hearing
that evening in the Council Chamber. He hoped the public hearing would assist
the committee in understanding the concerns of the various groups involved.
B. Citizen Involvement Committee
Councilor Holmer said he received a memorandum from the Citizen Involvement
e. Committee (CIC) in response to a letter he had sent to the committee which
suggested broadening CIC's mission beyond just planning issues. He said the
memorandum asked several questions of the council; however, Mr. Holmer said he
would not present them to the council at that time since there were several
ongoing activities in the City which were related to this issue but which had
not yet been completed.
C. Buy-Oregon Program
Councilor Holmer said the Economic Diversification Task Team had received a
letter, dated November 15, 1983, regarding the Buy-Oregon Program. He said the
letter implied that the program director would possibly be attending the
December 15 and January 5 meetings of the Economic Diversification Task Team
(EDTT) to obtain an increased allocation for the next fiscal period. He said
the letter identified several successful "matches" by the program. Based on the
program's success, Mr. Holmer suggested that staff and the committee study
whether this type of undertaking could be performed by a private business.
D. National League of Cities Conference
Councilor Ball thanked Pat Lynch of the City Manager's Office for his support at
the National League of Cities Conference.
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E. Human Rights Commissions Appointment Process
e Councilor Schue said she had discussed with staff possible changes to the
appointment process for the Human Rights Commissions. She reviewed the present
appointment process and said that staff suggested dividing up the commissions
and having teams of two councilors each interview the applicants. She said
the teams could interview all the applicants or just those recommended by the
commissions. She said the process was tentative but would proceed unless
opposed by the councilors. Ms. Smith said she felt it was appropriate that the
interview process for the Human Rights Commissions remain the responsibility of
the President and Vice-President of the council. Mr. Obie said he had observed
the process for filling the vacancies on these commissions, performed both ways
and that there was apparently no difference in the outcome. He said it might be
appropriate and more fair to the commissions to divide the labor among the
councilors. In response to a question, Ms. Schue clarified that these were
council appointments and would not come to the Mayor for approval. She said
there was some flexibility whether the councilors would work in teams or in
coordination with the commissions. Ms. Wooten suggested that councilors work
with the commissions themselves. Ms. Smith supported Ms. Wooten's suggestion.
City Manager Micheal Gleason said staff felt, based on the Eugene Code and
council tradition, that the council must be directly involved in the Human
Rights Commissions appointment procedure if it felt that the commissions were
necessary. He said that the council, at some point in the process, needed to
perform a review of the applicants. Mayor Keller agreed with Ms. Schue that a
review by several individuals was needed to ensure a cross-section of individuals
on the commissions. He stated that an appointment system was also needed so
e that the council did not lose complete control of the commissions at some time
in the future. He suggested that the issue be scheduled for discussion at a
January meeting. Ms. Schue reviewed her suggestion for teams of councilors
working directly with the commissions or having two sets of interviews.
Mr. Gleason explained that a code issue was involved and that staff would
present a code amendment at the next meeting of the council.
F. Appointments to the Eugene Planning Commission
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to appoint Eleanor Mulder,
2775 Emerald Street, and Roger Rutan, 2423 Palomino Drive, to the
Eugene Planning Commission. Terms to expire January 1, 1988.
Roll call vote; the motion carried 7:0, Mr. Ball abstaining.
G. Appointments to the Citizen Involvement Committee
Ms. Schue commented that the interview process for those desiring reappointment
to the Planning Commission had worked well and she suggested that the same
process be followed for the three applicants requesting reappointment to the
Citizen Involvement Committee.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that Richard Guske, Carol
Cogswell, and Katherine Murdoch be scheduled to attend the special
meeting luncheon of the City Council for an interview session at
that time.
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Mr. Hansen asked if other applicants to the CIC would be considered for the
openings. Ms. Schue said that it could be assumed, based on general practice.
e Mr. Hansen said interviewing only those applicants already on the committee
defeated the issues of citizen involvement. Mr. Obie said that it had been
decided during the discussion of the Planning Commission applicants that other
individuals beyond the incumbents would be considered if it were found necessary.
Mayor Keller said he had often reappointed those individuals who had served well
on a commission or board. He said the opportunity was there to consider other
applicants. He said the interview process performed earlier with the Planning
Commission applicants worked extremely well and should be continued. Ms. Wooten
asked if the councilors had already prepared their ballots noting those to be
interviewed. Ms. Schue suggested that the council interview the three incumbents
to the CIC.
Roll call vote; the motion carried 7:1, Councilors Schue, Obie,
Ball, Lindberg, Smith, Holmer, and Wooten voting aye; Mr. Hansen
voting nay.
G. Appointment to the Downtown Commission
Councilor Obie questioned whether Ada Lee qualified as an applicant for the
Downtown Commission. Mr. Holmer clarified that Ms. Lee did qualify based on the
location of her business in the downtown area.
H. Parting Comments
Councilor Lindberg, in his last meeting with the council, thanked the staff for
e their support. He commented that the councilors had developed an atmosphere of
consensus and of rational, open decision making. He said he had tried to remain
open but recognized that it was not always possible.
1- Emergency Food Services
Councilor Wooten said the Budget Committee had informally voted the previous
evening to recommend an allocation from the Civic Emergency Fund to assist the
Christmas Food Baskets Program. She said the allocation would be included in
the Supplemental Budget later in the agenda. She stated that Pat Lynch had
taken a survey of services provided and had obtained the following limited
figures for 1983:
FISH and Salvation Army 363,528 meals served to 36,720 individuals
Eugene Mission 159,000 meals served (a 17% increase)
She said the figures were not definitive in that staff had not contacted Meals-
on-Wheels, the Senior Nutrition Sites, Gatherers and Gleaners, and other service
agencies.
J. Acceptance of Letter of Resignation
Mayor Keller accepted the letter from Councilor Mark Lindberg, dated December 7,
1983, in which he submitted his resignation from the council effective December
31, 1983. Mayor Keller thanked Mr. Lindberg for his commitment and the work he
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K. Appointments
e 1. Balloting for interviewees for Downtown Commission/set interview
time (memo, applications, ballots distributed)
The councilors submitted their ballots for those to be interviewed for the
Downtown Commission to the City Manager.
2. Replacement Process to Fill Mark Lindberg's City Council Position
Councilor Wooten questioned what process would be followed to fill Mr. Lindberg's
position. Mr. Obie suggested that development of the process be delegated to
the Council President and Vice-President. City Attorney Tim Sercombe said there
was currently no process outlined in the City Charter; he said the charter only
required the council to fill the vacancy within 90 days of its occurrence.
Ms. Schue assumed that applications would be accepted for the position and she
wished to formally announce that the council would accept applications.
Mr. Lindberg hoped that any process developed would be both open and speedy.
Ms. Wooten asked if staff could develop a process by the end of the meeting for
action by the council. Mayor Keller suggested that he and Councilors Obie and
Schue meet with the City Manager to develop the process. Mr. Obie asked if the
council could provide legal notice of the vacancy and request applications until
a deadline of January 11 or 18, 1984. City Manager Micheal Gleason suggested
that Ms. Schue's suggestion to serve notice and to accept applications was
appropriate, with the details of the process to be developed by the committee
specified.
e Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the City begin to
accept applications for the City Council position in Ward 3 to be
open on January 1, 1984.
Ms. Wooten asked that public notice be given to inform all possible applicants
of the position requirements.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Mr. Gleason said that the requirements for the position would be supplied to the
media for inclusion in the notice of the vacancy.
3. Mayor's Nominations/Appointments to Various City Boards/Commissions,
and Committees (memo, applications distributed)
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the following indivi-
duals, nominated by the Mayor, be appointed as specified:
Bruce Chase Airport Commission Term to Expire 1/1/88
3 Chevy Chase
Louise Wicks Airport Commission Term to Expire 1/1/88
1180 East 22nd Avenue
Lora Webb Library Board Term to Expire 1/1/88
1959 Onxy Street
Cindy Bussiere Sign Code Board Term to Expire 1/1/87
610 East 19th of Appeals
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Ms. Schue clarified that more research was needed with regard to the appointment
to the Public Soliciations Committee and that action on that appointment would
e occur at a later meeting.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
In the same memo to the council, the Mayor had notified the council of his
appointments to the following:
Steve Hessel Gambling Committee Term to Expire 1/1/86
2438 University Street
John Rutledge Gambling Committee Term to Expire 1/1/86
Police Department
David Williams Glenwood Citizens Indefinite Term
2185 Essex Lane Advisory Group
L. Mayor's Presentation of Eugene Art Poster
Mayor Keller said he would be presenting a copy of the Eugene Art Poster to
Governor Atiyeh at 12:30 p.m. on December 21, 1983. He said he would also
express to the Gove~nor the council's appreciation for the work of the Oregon
Art Council.
M. Appointment to the Design Review Committee for 6th/7th Avenues
Councilor Holmer said he was concerned with the size and composition of the
e Design Review Committee and suggested that it be expanded. Mayor Keller said
the council was only considering the appointment of Mr. Hansen as the council's
representative at that time. Mr. Gleason said council had directed staff to
quickly establish the committee so work could begin on recommendations to the
Planning Commission.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to appoint Dick Hansen as
the City Council representative to the Design Review Committee for
6th and 7th avenues. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
8:0.
Mayor Keller said he would discuss the expansion of the committee with Mr.
Holmer at a later time.
N. Addition to the Agenda
Mr. Gleason said that the council had a revised agenda for today's meeting which
added an item, Revenue Bond Financing Agreement, to the end of the agenda.
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II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
e A. Consideration of City Council Dinner/Work Session Minutes of
October 24, 1983 (minutes distributed)
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approve the City
Council minutes of October 24, 1983. Roll call vote; the motion
carried unanimously, 8:0.
B. Improvement Petition for Paving Sidewalks, Storm Sewers in Division
Avenue (assessible costs: paving--total front footage 1,189 feet/front
footage petitioned 1,156 feet, 97 percent; sewers--total square footage
727,400 feet/square footage petitioned 260,000, 36 percent; sidewalk--
total front footages 1,350 feet/front footage petitioned 1,317 feet, 98
percent; City cost--paving $25,300, sanitary sewer $3,600, storm
sewer $66,700) (Job #2109)
Res. No. 3820--A resolution authorizing paving, sidewalks, and
storm sewers in Division Avenue, from River Road to
1,500 feet east; paving and sidewalks in River Road
from Division Avenue to 600 feet north; and. sanitary
sewers and storm sewers to serve the area between
River Road and Ross Lane, between Beltline Road and
1,200 feet north of Beltline Road.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
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III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Supplemental Budget #3 and #4 (memos, background information
distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item, stating that both
budgets had been discussed at the Budget Committee meeting the previous evening.
He said that staff was present to answer any questions of the council.
The public hearing was opened.
There being no testimony presented, the public hearing was closed.
CB 2700--An ordinance adopting a supplemental budget; making
appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year
beginning July 1,1983, and ending June 30,1984; and
declaring an emergency (#3).
CB 2701--An ordinance adopting a supplemental budget; making
appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year
beginning July 1,1983, and ending June 30,1984; and
declaring an emergency (#4).
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Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bills be read
e the second time by council bill numbers only, with unanimous
consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this
time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Council Bills 2700 and 2701 were read the second time by council bill numbers only.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bills be approved
and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present
voting aye, the bills were declared passed (and became Ordinance
No. 19201 [CB 2700] and Ordinance No. 19202 [CB 2701]).
B. Ordinances Concerning Withdrawals From the River Road and Santa
Clara Water Districts (memo distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item, stating that the
withdrawals were part of the annexation procedures.
The public hearing was opened.
There being no testimony presented, the public hearing was closed.
CB 2702--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
No. 797 of the Lane County Local Government Boundary
Commission on June 2, 1983; and declaring an emergency
e (City of Eugene/MWMC A/I 83-2).
CB 2703--An ordinance providing for withdrawing from the River
Road Water District of Lane County, Oregon, that part of
the district annexed to the City of Eugene by Final Order
No. 798 of the Lane County Local Government Boundary
Commission on June 2, 1983; and declaring an emergency
(City of Eugene/MWMC A/I 83-2).
CB 2704--An ordinance providing for withdrawing from the River
Road Water District of Lane County, Oregon, that part of
the district annexed to the City of Eugene by Final Order
No. 799 of the Lane County Local Government Boundary
Commission on June 2, 1983; and declaring an emergency
(Petitti A/I 83-1).
CB 2705--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
No. 804 of the Lane County Local Government Boundary
Commission on June 2, 1983; and declaring an emergency
(Hamilton, Hood, et al. A/I 83-5).
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CB 2706--An ordinance providing for withdrawing from the Santa
e Clara Water District of Lane County, Oregon, that part of
the district annexed to the City of Eugene by Final Order
No. 806 of the Lane County Local Government Boundary
Commission on June 2, 1983; and declaring an emergency
(Hutchinson, et al., A/Z 83-6).
Ms Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bills be read
the second time by council bill numbers only, with unanimous
consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this
time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Council Bills 2702, 2703, 2704, 2705, and 2706 were read the second time by
council bill numbers only.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bills be approved
and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present
voting aye, the bills were declared passed (and became Ordinance
No. 19203 [CB 2702], Ordinance No. 19204 [CB 2703], Ordinance
No. 19205 [CB 2704], Ordinance No. 19206 [CB 2705], and Ordinance
No. 19207 [CB 2706]).
C. Facade Easement for Eugene Hotel (memo distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gl.eason introduced the agenda item. Pat Decker of the
Planning Department reviewed the December 7 department memorandum. She stated
that Jim Williams of Brim and Associates, owners of the Eugene Hotel Retirement
e Center, was present to answer any questions of the council.
The public hearing was opened.
Jim Williams, no address given, thanked the City for their support. He explained
that the facade easement was a process recognized across the country and would
provide the City with the authority to restrict the rights of any developer in
changing the exterior of the structure without permission. He added that the
developer would benefit from the easement through certain Federal tax advantages
which would allow the developer to speed up the depreciation deductions in the
amount of the easement.
There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to authorize the City
Manager to accept the facade easement for the Eugene Hotel. Roll
call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
D. Urbanization Report (memo distributed; report previously distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. He said a workshop had
been held on the report during which most questions had been answered. He said
Jim Farah of the Planning Department was present to answer any questions. He
said staff was recommending that the council open the public hearing, take
testimony, close the public hearing, but leave the record open until December 23,
. 1983, for submission of written testimony.
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The public hearing was opened.
e There being no testimony presented, the public hearing was closed.
In response to a question, Mr. Farah clarified that the staff recommendation was
to have council take final action on the report at a Wednesday meeting in January.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to leave the record open for
further submittal of written testimony until December 23, 1983, at
5 p.m. with further consideration and/or action on the report by
the council on January 25, 1984. Roll call vote; the motion
carried unanimously, 8:0.
IV. ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE LIBRARY BOARD (memo, ordinance distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Mayor Keller stated
that he felt it would be in the best interests of the council to expand the
Library Board from its present five members to seven. He said that in the past
the City had received more than 20 applications each year for board membership;
however; this year the applications numbered far less, possibly due to the frus-
tration of individuals previously seeking membership. He said that increasing
the number would allow for a more diverse group of people on the board. In
response to a question, Mayor Keller stated that the Library Board was in
agreement with the recommendation.
CB 2707--An ordinance concerning the Library Board; amending
e Sections 2.013 and 2.293 of the Eugene Code, 1971; 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; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
Council Bill 2707 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 became Ordinance No.
19208).
V. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RIDESHARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT (memo,
resolution distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Assistant Parking
Administrator Jarvia Shu presented the staff report, reviewing the December 7,
1983, memorandum from Traffic Engineer Jim Hanks to Assistant City Manager David
Whitlow. She said staff had worked with Pacific Northwest Bell, McKenzie-
Willamette Hospital, and Sacred Heart Hospital in providing assistance in
relocation and carpooling programs. She said the TAKEPART program has proven to
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be an effective method of promoting better use of the roadways, explaining that
e it cost $.19 per trip for each commuter placed in an active carpool as compared
with the transit fare subsidy of $2.20 per trip received from various government
agencies.
Res. No. 3821--A resolution authorizing execution of Rideshare
Program Agreement No. 7999 with the State of
Oregon.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution.
Councilor Wooten said she was impressed with the statistics for the increase in
carpooling and asked if actual figures were available. Ms. Shu said that over
2,000 residents had been served over the past two years and approximately 34
percent of those commuters had been placed in carpools.
Councilor Ball congratulated Ms. Shu and the other members of the TAKEPART
program for obtaining national recognition for their work with only very limited
funding.
Councilor Holmer requested a written summary of the report, to include the
actual figures involved.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
VI. RESOLUTION ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN CITY BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
e (memo, resolution distributed)
City Manager M;cheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Justine Heavilon of
the Women's Commission presented the staff report. She requested the council
adopt a resolution to use affirmative action in appointments to City boards and
commissions. She echoed the comments of Ms. Schue in that the City was looking
for a more diverse population to appoint to these groups. She outlined the
resolution which called for the extension of the City's affirmative action
policy to City and Mayoral appointments to City boards and commissions and the
encouragement of City staff in using affirmative action methods to alert minority
groups of vacancies within the commissions.
Res. No. 3822--A resolution concerning affirmative action in
appointments to City boards and commissions.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution.
Councilor Holmer enthusiastically supported the resolution. He suggested that
staff always provide the council with a list of the present composition of the
commissions and boards for their study in reviewing applications.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
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VII. WOONERF PROJECT (memo, background information distributed)
e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. City Engineer Bert
Teitzel presented the staff report, reviewing the December 14 memorandum from
Acting Public Works Director Don Gilman to the City Council. He stated that the
plan had been developed in workshops by neighborhood groups and architects and
that the overall schematic design had been approved by the neighborhood. He
outlined the three basic design elements of the project, stating that 75 of the
588 on-street parking spaces would be eliminated by the construction of those
elements. He said staff did not feel the reduction in parking spaces was
significant, particularly in conjunction with the recently approved West Univer-
sity Parking Program.
Councilor Lindberg explained that the issue had been before the council and the
community on several occasions and that several opportunities to speak had been
provided to interested individuals. He said it would be a disservice to delay
the addressing of any issues until the bid stage. He referred to the responses
to the project received by staff, stating that most of the negative criticisms
had been addressed and that staff was in the process of establishing workshops
for communications with concerned groups. He did not believe that the common
misconception that property values would be negatively affected was valid. It
was his perception that those property owners who would have mid-block chokers
placed in front of their property had been consulted and approved of the
project. Mr. Teitzel said that property owners had been informed that an
improvement would take place, but it had not been specifically stated that it
would result in the loss of on-street parking. He said that property owners
would be notified of this fact when the design was finalized. Of the miscon-
e ception relating to vagrancy, Mr. Lindberg said there were numerous places
for vagrants to sleep and that it would be foolish to eliminate parks and bridges
because they had potential for attracting vagrants. He said the solution to the
neighborhood question was to develop a neighborhood spirit, the purpose of the
Woonerf design, to deal with the problem.
Councilor Hansen said he had the opportunity to view the traffic diverters as
planned for the neighborhood and said he would support the project if he lived
in the area and someone else was providing the funding. He was still concerned
that the choker areas would create a problem. He said he would support the
project, but he felt that the property owners wherp chokers would occur should
be clearly notified that they would lose on-street parking.
Councilor Obie said he was also concerned with the choker areas. He felt that
the public concern was present even though it had not been voiced. He requested
that a study be developed of the increased operating costs to the City after
completion of the project. He was hesitant to lose the 75 parking spaces,
questioning whether this loss was negating the impact of the West University
Parking Program.
In response to a question, Mr. Gleason said the council had already adopted the
plan and the grant. He understood the council to agree with continuing with the
project but to increase the communication with those involved. He said the item
was placed on the agenda to provide the council the opportunity to voice their
opinions.
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Councilor Holmer said he shared the reservations already expressed but emphasized
that the time to intercede in the project was at the submission of the grant
e application. He said he also anticipated the reaction mentioned previously.
In response to a question, Mr. Gleason stated that the project was incremental
and it would be less prudent in each successive phase to voice opposition.
Mr. Teitzel said that the parking concerns could be addressed by having personal
contact with the property owners where parking would be removed. He said that
any conflicts could possibly be incorporated into the final design. He hoped
that all concerns to have been addressed by the time of the bid. He said he did
not anticipate any major conflict with the property owners because of the time
already spent with those individuals. In response to a question, Mr. Teit7el
said the property owners realized that improvements would occur that would
eliminate parking space, but they had not been specifically told so. He said the
property owners had been shown the improvement and that several had requested
the improvements. He said that staff would notify those property owners of
the proposed loss of parking spaces. Mayor Keller stated that an interim report
on direct conversations with those property owners would be appropriate.
Ms. Smith also requested such a report. In response to a question, Mr. Teitzel
said that the curbs would be moved into the street at the choker sites to
provide more spaces for tree growth and other landscaping. He said the trade-
off was either providing room for the trees to grow or repairing the sidewalks
every few years.
Councilor Hansen said he had discussed with staff the opportunity of completing
the project in stages and asked that bids be obtained based on this idea.
Mr. Teitzel agreed that it could be done but emphasized that the project would
e be more costly if constructed in stages. He said staff recommended completing
the project all at once. Mr. Gleason said that any problems with the project
would be known within the next few weeks. He suggested that council allow staff
to proceed with the next step and that any remedial action would be performed.
Councilor Obie said he would like to see design alternatives that would retain
the parking spaces, stressing that parking was already scarce in the area. He
stressed that every option must be analyzed.
Mr. Gleason emphasized that the process was becoming incrementally tighter as
the project approached the bid stage. He said staff would attempt to give as
much consideration to parking as possible and would develop alternatives if
the parking problem was as bad as perceived. He said an internal review on the
parking situation would be performed.
Councilor Lindberg commented that the Traffic Engineering Division had advised
against diagonal parking based on liability questions. He understood that
modifications could be made to the mid-block chokers if the property owners were
opposed to losing those parking spaces, but he stated that it would be impossible
to abandon the end-of-block chokers which w-uld create the boundaries to the
neighborhood.
Councilor Wooten said she was impressed with the designs presented to the
council. She said she appreciated the work already performed and that she was
rea y to go forward with the project with the caveat that cooperation be obtained
from the property owners who would lose the parking spaces.
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Councilor Ball said he was familiar with the general approval of the project and
the specific rerservations that some of the property owners have had. He said
~ the process outlined by Mr. Teitzel and the flexibility that staff still had in
the design was acceptable and was adequate in addressing the concerns of the
property owners.
VIII. REVENUE BOND FINANCING AGREEMENT (resolution, background information
distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Don Vanderzanden of
the Eugene Water & Electric Board presented the staff report, reviewing the
December 12 memorandum from Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow to the City
Council. He stated that the ordinance approved by the voters in September 1983
authorized the issuance of up to $30 million of energy conservation bonds
by EWEB. He explained that Section 1 of Ordinance 19172 required the council to
approve the Bonneville Power Administration's agreement to pay the principal and
interest on any bonds issued. He said that BPA offered such an agreement to
EWEB on October 18, 1983. He said a draft copy of the ordinance required prior
to the issuance of any bonds by EWEB was submitted to City staff for their
review. He asked the council to approve the agreement with the BPA, adding that
EWEB would seek the council.s approval of the bond ordinance at a later meeting.
He said he expected to begin issuing the bonds during the months of February or
March 1984. Mr. Vanderzanden read Section 5(A) of the BPA agreement to ensure
the unconditional promise of BPA to pay the principle and interest on the
bonds. Based on the agreement, he recommended that the council approve the
resolution.
e In response to a question on the recent doubts about the solvency of the BPA,
Mr. Vanderzanden said that no bonds would be issued if there was any question of
BPA solvency. Mayor Keller said he assumed that there might be some question on
whether the BPA would be resolved of any liability if solvency was a problem.
Mr. Vanderzanden said that the BPA felt it had the right under the Regional Act
to make such a commitment and that the EWEB ruling seeking authority from the
Internal Revenue Service to issue bonds also stipulated that point. He said
concurrence from the IRS was expected. He said that House Bill 4170, which
was proposed just prior to the adjournment of the 1983 Congressional Session,
would preclude this particular form of a guarantee. He said the bill would
preclude EWEB from issuing bonds with a BPA guarantee but that the voter
authorization mandated such a guarantee. He said the assistance of Senators
Packwood and Hatfield and Congressman Weaver had been solicited, adding that
Senator Dole had sponsored a contradictory bill just prior to the adjournment.
He expected that a compromise committee would be established with the reconvening
of the 1984 session and EWEB anticipated obtaining authorization to issue the
bonds.
Res. No. 3823--A resolution approving the Bonneville Power
Administration Residential Weatherization Revenue
Bond Financing Agreement.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
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Mr. Gleason thanked Mr. Vanderzanden and his staff for their work w'th City
staff to make the program successful.
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IX. FINALISTS TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION OPENING
Councilor Schue announced that the results of the balloting for those to be
interviewed for the opening on the Downtown Commission indicated the following
individuals would be interviewed: Ada Lee, Linda Devine, and David Nevius.
Staff was requested to establish the interview time and notify the council.
Councilor Wooten encouraged the councilors to attend the Culture and Leisure
Plan community event on December 15.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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Miche 1 D. Gleason
City Manager
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