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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/30/1984 Meeting . e - ~ M I NUT E S Eugene City Council City Council Chamber May 30, 1984 Noon COUNCILORS PRESENT: Brian Obie, John Ball, Richard Hansen, Freeman Holmer, Emily Schue, Betty Smith COUNCILORS ABSENT: Joyce Nichols, 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. Request for Public Participation Mayor Keller requested that any individuals interested in representing the City Council on a committee working to defeat a measure similar to Ballot Measure 3 should contact the council as soon as possible. He said that a meeting for the committee was scheduled for June 7, 1984. B. City Councilor Absence Mayor Keller said that Councilor Wooten had notified him that she would be unable to attend this meeting. C. City Councilor Vacation Councilor Schue stated that she would be on vacation for three weeks beginning June 4, 1984. D. Handgun Control Councilor Holmer stated that he had received only four negative telephone calls in response to his comments suggesting handgun control but that he had received numerous positive comments in person. He said he did not expect to present any item to the council on the issue in the near future but emphasized that he was still concerned with the issue of violence. He said that any measure he pre- sented would include language addressing any lethal weapon. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 30, 1984 Page 1 e E. City Council Meeting Schedule City Manager Micheal Gleason stated that the council had the following meetings schedul ed: 5:00 p.m. , June 11, 1984--Joint City Council/Planning Commission Dinner Session. 7:30 p.m., June 11, 1984--Regular City Council meeting. 11 :30 p.m., June 13, 1984--Joint City Council/Planning Commission Luncheon Meeting 5:30 p.m., June 18, 1984--City Council Quarterly Meeting II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. City Council Dinner/Work Session minutes of May 14, 1984 (minutes distributed) Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the City Council minutes of May 14, 1984. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Call for Public Hearing (memo distributed) B. e Res. No. 3859--A resolution calling for a public hearing for June 25, 1984, to consider abatement of a nuisance and unsafe building at 1398 Willamette Street. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. City Manager Micheal Gleason requested that the City Council next consider Item VII as listed on the council agenda, Ratification of Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission FY 1984-85 Budget, to ensure its completion before the planned early departure of Mr. Obie and Ms. Smith. III. RATIFICATION OF METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FY 1984-85 BUDGET (memo, background material distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Bill Guenzler of Public Works presented the staff report, referring to the City Manager's memo- randum of May 25, 1984, and the MWMC FY 1984-85 Budget document, approved as of May 10, 1984, as distributed. He briefly reviewed the chronology and the main features of the budget process as outlined in the memorandum. He also reviewed the three main issues raised during the public discussion as described in the memorandum. He outlined the action of Lane County with regard to the three issues and the specific line items involved, also described in the memorandum. Mr. Guenzler felt that the MWMC could well operate within the three budget notes. He said council did not have to adopt those specific notes unless it expected the three projects to be returned to the council. If the council e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 30, 1984 Page 2 e adopted the budget as proposed, staff will cycle back and address the three concerns with Lane County during the budget year. Mr. Guenzler stated that Ed Slack and Dwight Ackenman of MWMC were present to answer any questions. Councilor Smith said that Mr. Guenzler had adequately highlighted the work of staff and the MWMC in presenting the budget. She stated that she was comfortable with the budget as proposed. She felt that staff and the MWMC will consider the concerns raised by Lane County as the budget proceeds. She stressed that the budget was sound and was necessary for the operation of the sewage treatment pl ant. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to ratify the MWMC 1984-85 Proposed Budget. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. IV. ORDINANCE CONCERNING JOINT PARKS COMMITTEE (memo, ordinance distributed) e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Director of Parks and Recreation Ernie Drapela presented the staff report, reviewing his memorandum to the City Council regarding the proposed amendment to the Joint Parks Committee ordinance. He explained that the amendment will provide term designations of four years for the citizen members of the committee, the designations having been inadvertently omitted from the original ordinance. CB 2746--An ordinance concering the Joint Parks Committee; and amending Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971. 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, 6:0. Council Sill 2746 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. 19250) . V. OLYMPIC TORCH RESOLUTION (memo, resolution distributed) Ci ty Manager Micheal Gl eason introduced the agenda item. Acting Publ ic Infor- mation Director Tim Birr presented the staff report, stating that staff had drafted the resolution at the request of Councilor Wooten. He briefly reviewed his May 25, 1984, memorandum to the City Council, stating that the YMCA was requesting that the City Council fonmally recognize and declare the passage of the Olympic Torch through the city as a community event. He introduced Harriet Lynch of the YWCA. Ms. Lynch stated that 20 local organizations were involved in conducting the activities associated with the passage of the torch through Eugene. She said it planned to be a very special occasion for the people of Eugene. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 30, 1984 P ag e 3 e Res. No. 3860--A resolution concerning the Olympic Torch Relay. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. VI. ORDINANCE CONCERNING ANIMAL EUTHANASIA (memo, ordinance distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. He stated that Assistant City Manager David Whitlow and City Attorney Keith Martin were present to answer any questions of council regarding the issue. CB 2747--An ordinance concerning animal euthanasia; amending Section 4.450 of the Eugene Code, 1971; 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, 6:0. Council Bill 2747 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. 19251) . e VII. ORDINANCE CONCERNING MUNICIPAL COURT POWERS (memo, ordinance distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. City Attorney Keith Martin presented the staff report, reviewing his May 24, 1984, memorandum to the City Manager. He explained that the intent of the proposed ordinance was to clarify that the Municipal Court may establish a schedule of fines, forfeitures, bail and security deposits required of individuals violating the City Code. He said the other changes in the proposed ordinance would shift previous Code language with regard to the power of the judge to cite individuals for contempt of court from the section covering powers of the court to the offenses section. He added that the Penalties section was also reordered and clarified to be more consi stent wi th the rest of the Code. Councilor Holmer, referring to the draft ordinance, asked if it was possible to eliminate the necessity of the emergency clause in an ordinance. Mr. Martin said it could be eliminated if the council wished to wait 30 days before every ordinance became operative. He explained that the clause made an ordinance operative as soon as it was passed by the council. Mr. Holmer asked why all ordinances could not become immediately operative. Mr. Martin stated that some e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 30, 1984 Page 4 e e e state requirements were involved regarding the right of initiative and referendum and the implementation of the ordinance. Mr. Gleason added that staff would prepare a memorandum to Mr. Holmer addressing the issue. CB 2748--an ordinance concerning Municipal Court; amending Sections 2.775 and 2.1990 of the Eugene Code, 1971; adding Sections 2.811 and 2.1995 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, 6:0. Council Bill 2748 was. read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, ~econded and given final passage. voting aye, the bill was 19252). by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved Roll call vote; all councilors present declared passed (and became Ordinance No. VIII. CULTURAL AND LEISURE PLAN UPDATE (memo, background information distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Mary Winston of Parks and Recreation presented the staff report, stating that the council had requested to be kept informed of the progress of the plan. She stated that the Culture and Leisure Planning Team, an ongoing group of approximately 40 individuals, had been meeting in two work groups since January, spending in excess of 780 hours in developing a draft Goal and Policies. She stated that the Culture and Leisure Planning Team had developed the Cultural/Leisure Goal for the Community Goals and Policies, that goal also being the goal used for the Culture and Leisure Plan. She said the two work groups were presently preparing proposals, these recommendations for action to be prioritized and agreed upon on June 12, after which time staff will complete the draft. She expected the draft to be presented to the City Council for adoption in late summer or early fall. Ms. Winston then introduced the chairpersons of the two work groups. Linda Devine, chairperson of the Arts Group, stated that her group had met over 15 times during the past five and one-half months. She said the individuals involved had developed into a cohesive group addressing the problems and oppor- tunities facing local artists. She felt that the cohesiveness will assist the group in implementing the Culture and Leisure Plan when adopted. She added that the group was also able to deal with major issues such as the residency issue in the Hult Center in an appropriate manner, addressing the concerns of the involved groups, and developing a working solution to the issue. She said the Arts group was working to eliminate problems and create a problem-solving group for the community. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 30, 1984 Page 5 e e e Lane County Commissioner Scott Lieuallen, chairperson of the Sports and Leisure Group, said the contribution of his group emphasized the value of sports and leisure activities in the community. He explained that the value of these activi tes was refl ected in the overall goal statement of the Cul ture and Lei sure Plan which called for Eugene to be a "thriving and livable culture/leisure center committed to excellence and diversity. . . providing accessibility to arts, sports and leisure opportunities that enhance Eugene's quality of life and economi c development. II He said the group recogni zed the val ue of sports and leisure activities in the community with respect to the pursuits identified in the goal statement. He said the activities were important to the citizens, being a part of community life and the City's economic development strategy. He said many of the proposals spoke to public/private cooperation, requiring City staff support. He said the council should be prepared to support that require- ment when the plan was implemented. Mr. Lieuallen expressed his appreciation to the individuals involved in the development of the plan, stating that they had made a valuable contribution to the city. He stressed that the council should refer to the plan when making decisions regarding culture and leisure issues. Mayor Keller asked if the sport of golf was mentioned in with sports and leisure activities. Mr. Lieuallen stated that it was mentioned several times. Mayor Keller said he was intrigued by the comment regarding diversity; he asked if a golf course would be included as a practical element in the overall strategy of the plan. Mr. Lieuallen, responding in the spirit of the question, stated that one could not always get everything one wanted. Councilor Obie stated that any golf course for the City of Eugene was probably in the distant future. Councilor Schue stated that the Joint Parks Committee was addressing the issue and was working with the private operator of Laurelwood Golf Course for an additional nine holes. In response to a question regarding the resolution of that issue, Director of Parks and Recreation Ernie Orapela stated that a report would probably be brought to the council in the fall. The meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Re~pectfull SU~bmi tted, . -7'~ ~~ I Micheal D. Gl eason Ci ty Manager (Recorded by Thom Strunk) TS:cj/CM7b1 MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 30, 1984 Page 6 ~