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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1984 Meeting - - - ( M I NUT E S Eugene City Council City Council Chamber April 18, 1984 Noon COUNCILORS PRESENT: Brian Obie, John Ball, Richard Hansen (from 12:04), Freeman Holmer, Joyce Nichols, Emily Schue, Betty Smith. COUNCILORS ABSENT: 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. City Appeal of County Land Use Decision Councilor Obie questioned if the issue of the Lane County land use decision on the application of David Whitus currently being appealed by the City had been brought before the council. He requested that the issue be scheduled for council discussion the following week. He also requested that the council decide' if such appeals require council approval. City Attorney Tim Sercombe stated that the notice of intent to appeal being filed with the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) was designed to preserve the right to appeal. He stated that the need for council approval of such appeals was an issue of whether the City Manager had charter authority in enforcing the ordinance in regard to the appeal. He stated that a memorandum from the Planning Department on the appeal will be distributed later in the week; the council will then have the option of going into executive session the following week. In response to a comment, Mr. Sercombe reviewed the appeal process time schedule. Mayor Keller directed staff to schedule the item for council discussion on April 25. Councilor Hansen had entered the meeting by this time. B. Neighborhood Newsletters Councilor Holmer stated that a City Council candidate was critical of a present councilor for the use of a neighborhood newsletter in publishing a letter to the constituents of that area. He stated the practice of councilors publishing letters in that manner was commonplace. He asked that staff respond to the criticism and inform the individual of the process by which letters from any council candidate may be published in newsletters. Councilor Holmer stressed that a balance of political views was sought for the newsletters and that the criticism was unwarranted. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 18, 1984 Page 1 C. Items from the Mayor ~ Mayor Keller distributed two items to the council: a memorandum noting his appointment of Wallace Donnelly, 2090 Providence, to the Traffic Safety Com- mission for an indefinite term, and a letter from Hugh Prichard of the Downtown Commission. D. Announcements Due to Memorial Day falling on May 28, City Manager Micheal Gleason reauested that the regular council meeting scheduled for that date be rescheduled to May 21. Consensus was to schedule the meeting. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. City Council Dinner/Work Session Minutes of February 27, 1984, Regular Meeting Minutes of March 14, 1984, and Special Meeting Minutes of April 2, 1984 (minutes distributed) e Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the City Council minutes of February 27, 1984, March 14, 1984, and April 2, 1984. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. B. Improvement Petition: Centennial Boulevard (assessible costs: paving and storm sewer--Park Place Subdivision--100%; sanitary sewers--total square footage 1,593,070 feet/square footage in favor, 731,308--45.9%; City cost--City-owned property--$16,800) Res. 3849--A resolution authorizing sanitary sewer construction to serve the area between Centennial Boulevard and 200 feet south of Bardell Street and 3,000 feet west of Lindley Lane to Lindley Lane; and paving and storm sewer within Eugenels Park Place Subdivision (2100). Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. At 12:08 p.m., the meeting of the Eugene City Council was adjourned to a meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene. The Mayor opened the meeting. III. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RESOLUTION (memo, map, resolution, background information distributed City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item, stating that the council had requested the item be brought back for further discussion of the 8th Avenue and Willamette Street construction project. Of the questions previously raised on the project, Mr. Gleason recommended that the financial settlement money be moved off the project and that the council vote only on the substance of the project. He explained that staff will deal with the - MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 18, 1984 Page 2 - financial settlement money in another fashion. In regard to the timing of the 10th Avenue and Willamette Street project, he stated that any change would require an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan, further requiring a public hearing. He stated that such a process could be accomplished so that con- struction could be performed during the current year. However, since the project was an integral part of the Downtown Plan, he suggested that the council consider amending the Urban Renewal project prior to adopting the plan. He also suggested that the council schedule a joint meeting with the Downtown Commission to discuss the issue. Mr. Gleason stated that it was his personal opinion that the council refer the issue back to the Downtown Commis- sion to review the project in light of the adoption of the extended agreement with the Price/Sonoma organization; otherwise, he said the council could proceed with the project by approving the resolution. Councilor Obie stated that he had received several communications from members of the Downtown Commission requesting that the issue be returned to the commis- sion for revi ew. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to refer Resolution No. 903 to the Downtown Commission. e Councilor Holmer stated that he supported the motion, but he felt that another issue involved was that the Downtown Plan was scheduled for public review and discussion. He said the Downtown Commission should control the project until the Downtown Plan has been reviewed and adopted. Councilor Nichols also supported the motion. She said the 8th Avenue and Willamette Street project should be considered in light of the overall Downtown Plan. Mayor Keller agreed that a joint meeting with the Downtown Commission would be appropriate. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Gleason stated that staff will continue to deal with the 10th Avenue and Willamette Street project but will not proceed with any formal bid or con- struction contracts until council has reviewed and adopted the Downtown Plan. In response to a question, Mr. Gleason believed that the council action on the plan was scheduled for December. He added that construction could be under way in September or October if the council approved the resolution. Construction would begin in March or May 1985 if the council waited to adopt the Downtown Plan. Mr. Obie suggested that a letter be sent to the Downtown Commission requesting approval and early completion of the 10th and Willamette project. In response to a question, Mr. Gleason stated that the Urban Renewal Plan would have to be amended for construction of the 10th and Willamette project to occur; he explained that at least one public hearing would be required. Mr. Hansen felt that individuals in that area would strongly support such action; he urged that the 10th and Willamette project be undertaken during the current year. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 18, 1984 Page 3 e Councilor Schue felt that more public input was necessary on the issue. She said she still had questions on the impact of the project on the Lane Transit District. She suggested that the discussion on the Downtown Plan should proceed to allow public input on the issue prior to any council action. In response to a question, Mr. Gleason explained that the City did not cur- rently have a Downtown Plan; however, as the Urban Renewal Agency, the City had adopted a Downtown Urban Renewal Redevelopment Plan. Any amendment of that plan would require statutory hearings. He explained that the Downtown Plan process now took precedence over the Urban Renewal Plan. He suggested that the council consider scheduling a joint meeting to address the logistical cross between the review of the two plans. Mr. Gleason reviewed the adoption process for the Downtown Plan, stating that some confusion may occur between the Downtown Plan and the Urban Renewal Plan. To have constuction on the 10th and Willamette project begin during 1984, he stressed that a sequence separate from the Downtown Plan must be used. Councilor Holmer stated that he was committed to opening both Broadway and Willamette Street at 10th Avenue, but he felt that the confusion which might result from proceeding with the 10th and Willamette project required the council to carefully study the Downtown Plan. He suggested that the 10th and Willamette project be delayed until the Downtown Plan was adopted. In regard to the timing of the 10th and Willamette Street project, Councilor Ball stated that having the construction completed prior to Thanksgiving would be critical for the retail establishments in the area. e Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Mr. Hansen, to schedule a joint meeting of the City Council and the Downtown Commission at the earliest possible date to discuss the ramifications of moving ahead with the 10th Avenue and Willamette Street project, to discuss the opening of Broadway, and to program the meeting such that action on the issues can be taken by both bodies at that time. Councilor Hansen believed that the 10th and Willamette project could be separated from the Downtown Plan. He agreed that any construction performed that year should be completed before November 5. Councilor Schue requested staff to provide the council with draft copies of the Downtown Plan. She asked for clarification on the plan for Broadway. Mr. Obie explained that the draft Downtown Plan recommended that Broadway be converted to two-way traffic between High Street and Pearl Street. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Mayor Keller directed that a work session with the Downtown Commission be scheduled for a Wednesday meeting prior to the regular council session. The meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency was adjourned at 12:28 p.m. Mayor Keller reconvened the meeting of the Eugene City Council. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 18, 1984 Page 4 IV. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING BALLOT MEASURE 2 (memo, resolution distributed) e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item, stating that the item was presented at the request of Mayor Keller. Res. 3850--A resolution supporting passage of State Ballot Measure 2, increasing motor vehicle registration fees. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Mayor Keller directed staff to forward the resolution to the appropriate agencies. V. APRIL 21 COMMUNITY GOALS CONFERENCE: CITY COUNCIL PARTICIPATION e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Dorothy Anderson, Chair of the Community Goals Committee, presented the staff report, stating that the City Council and Planning Commission members have historically voted and participated in the Community Goals Conference. She explained that the issue for the April 21 conference would be the level of participation by these individuals given the different conference format. While the Community Goals Committee has not formally addressed the issue, Ms. Anderson stated that she had contacted the members individually and that they agreed that the councilors had the right to vote. In regard to participation, she suggested that each councilor determine his or her level of participation based on the information to be provided and the time available for presentations. She added that the members of the City Council and the Planning Commission will have another chance to present material after the conference. Councilor Hansen stated that he had originally raised the issue of council participation. He said he still believed that the councilors should not participate in a lobbying manner. He stated that he will personally avoid such participation, stressing that the conference was an opportunity for other citizens to express themselves. He said staff will be present to address any technical questions. Mayor Keller said that the councilors can decide for themselves their level of participation. VI. ORDINANCE CONCERNING TOXIC VAPOR OFFENSES (memo, ordinance distributed) - City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Captain Bill DeForrest of the Eugene Police Department presented the staff report, reviewing the March 21, 1984, memorandum from Chief James Packard to the City Manager. He said the ordinance was identical to the one repealed in 1983 with the exception of the included definition of toxic vapors. He stressed that people under the influence of toxic vapors were often violent and unpredictable. He added that the penalty for violation of the ordinance as prescribed in the General Penal- ties Section of Chapter 4 was a fine not to exceed $500 and/or confinement not to exceed 100 days. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 18, 1984 Page 5 e CB 2736--An ordinance concerning toxic vapor offenses; amending Section 4.105 of the Eugene Code, 1971; adding Section 4.230 to that code; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie 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; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Council Bill 2736 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie 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 became Ordinance No. 19240). VII. AMENDMENT TO LANDFILL DISPOSAL AGREEMENT (memo, resolution, amendment distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. He explained that the resolution will allow the City Manager to make perfunctory amendments to the agreement originally signed by the City for the disposal of sludge. Res. 3851--A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Lane County Intergovernmental Agreement concerning sludge disposal. e Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. VIII. ORDINANCE CONCERNNG THE FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (memo, ordinance distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. He said the council bill will amend the code to repeal sections that relate to the Financial Plan- ning Committee as the council, as a whole, intends to address these issues as opposed to a subcommittee. CB 2737--An ordinance concerning the Financial Planning Com- mittee; amending Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971; repealing Sections 2.366 and 2.368 of that code; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie 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; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 18, 1984 Page 6 ~ , Council Bill 2737 was read the second time by council bill number only. e Mr. Obie 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 became Ordinance No. 19241). IX. OTHER ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL A. Policy for Filling City Council Vacancies Councilor Obie stated that the council had previously discussed developing a policy to address the appointment process to fill council vacancies. He requested that staff draft a policy which would be based on the process used to fill the vacancy left by Mark Lindberg. Mayor Keller stated that the other councilors could amend the process he had used with Councilors Obie and Wooten. B. Distribution of Articles to Council Councilor Hansen distributed copies of a Wall Street Journal article on incubator businesses to the councilors for their information. He also distributed copies of the speech on the Hult Center presented by the Dean of the School of Music of the University of Oregon. The meeting was adjourned to April 23, 1984, at 12:35 p.m. ~ Respectfully submitted, ~~ /? ~- Mic eal D. Gle n --- City Manager (Recorded by Thom Strunk) TS:ky/CM7a1 e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 18, 1984 Page 7