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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1985 Meeting (2) - M I NUT LS Eugene City Council City Council Chamber August 12, 1985 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Cynthia Wooten, Ruth Bascom, Debra Ehrman, Freeman Holmer, Jeff Miller (from 8:12 p.m.), Roger Rutan. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Richard Hansen, Emily Schue. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Brian B. Obie. I. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Obie introduced the item. There were no comments from the public. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 1985 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Review (memo, resolution, entire plan distributed) - Mayor Obie directed staff to delay consideration of this agenda item until the arrival of Councilor Miller later in the meeting. Assistant City Manager David Whitlow added that any other items on the agenda requiring council bill action would also be need to be delayed until his arrival. B. 1984 Annual Review of the Eugene Bikeways Master Plan (memo, resolution distributed) Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. Bicycle Coordinator Diane Bishop presented the staff report, briefly reviewing her August 8,1985, memorandum to the City Council. She highlighted the three major changes to the Master Plan as suggested by the Bicycle Committee. Those changes concerned Route 335, Seneca/Buck Street; Route 125, West Bank Trail; and Country Club Road. In response to a question by Councilor Ehrman regarding the Country Club Road area, Ms. Bishop explained that the improvements would be on the road connecting Club Road east to the west portion of Coburg Road. In response to a question by Councilor Rutan, she stated that a portion of the State gas tax has been allotted to improving the one-block section of Club Road underneath 1-105. She said the bicycle lanes will be positioned off the street, with the major constraint being the width of the underpass. Councilor Wooten said she felt the proposals were good. She asked how the Bicycle Committee responded to issues concerning the maintenance of the areas - surrounding the paths and lighting projects. Ms. Bishop stated that funding for lighting was available through neighborhood block grant funds and through fund-raisers. She said lighting was being included in present construction projects. In response to a question, she said that an item addressing the lighting of bicycle paths could be added to the budget. Ms. Bishop said the MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12,1985 Pa ge 1 -, major interest areas were those used for commuting, the majority of which had . a 1 rea dy been 1 i ghted. Ms. Wooten asked that the item be presented to the Budget Committee. Responding to a question regarding the maintenance of the paths, Ms. Bishop said there was an agreement between the Parks and Public Works departments to maintain the surfaces and edging of the paths. Res. No. 3938--A resolution approving amendments to the Bikeways Master Plan. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. III. NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR 938 JEFFERSON STREET (memo distributed) Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. Public Works Maintenance Engineer Bill Guenz1er presented the staff report, reviewing the August 9, 1985, memorandum from Building Official Larry Reed to the City Council and the notice sent to Gordon Elliott directing him to abate the nuisance at 938 Jefferson Street. Mr. Guenz1er stated that the nuisance had not been abated as of August 8, at which time staff directed the issue to the City Council. He said staff had taken bids for abatement of the nuisance and staff would be discussing with the City Attorney some complications involved with the bi ds. He also sta ted tha t sta ff ha d di scussed the issue wi th Mr. Elliott on August 12 who had stated he was attempting to clear the site. Mr. Guenz1er said that the efforts being taken by Mr. Elliott were not e sufficient and told Mr. Elliot that the City would proceed with the abatement if authorized by the City Council. In response to a question by Councilor Ehrman, Mr. Guenzler said that the present abatement procedure was the only one in which the fire was so complete as to warrant the City's immediate action. He said the other buildings involved in the recent fires would be addressed by staff. In response to a question regarding the bid amount, he said the only complete bid received was in the amount of $5,800. Councilor Ehrman commented that it was a sad situation that Mr. Elliot's home had been destroyed, but she said the major concern was for public safety. She felt the City Council should act but should act consistently in addressing the various houses which had been burned. Mayor Obie stated that the agenda item had not been scheduled for public hearing but that he would allow for testimony due to the delicate nature of the situa ti on. Gordon Elliott, 938 Jefferson Street, stated that he wanted to make the best use of the property. He reported that he has attempted to negotiate with numerous people to assist in the clean-up so as to allow him to salvage some of the materials on the property. He stated that he had obtained a crane and trailer to use in the clean-up but was having some difficulty in obtaining adequate insurance to cover the people performing the clean-up operation. He said he wished to perform the clean-up efficiently so as to protect the - MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Pa ge 2 ._- -"' gt'"{r property. He said that any plans to compact the property would interfere with .. his plans to convert the building into a below-ground residence. Sandra Bishop, 591 West 10th Avenue, stated that she lived in an apartment building in which some windows overlooked Mr. Elliott's property. She sa i d the building had been used as a warehouse and for vehicle storage and that the utilities had been turned off several years before. She said she felt the City Council should be aware of what staff was doing, stating that the lack of prior action by staff had resulted in a beautiful house being destroyed. Ms. Bishop said she was informed by the Fire and Police departments that hazardous chemicals had been stored on the property. She stressed that the City Council had the responsibility for public safety until the contracts to abate the nuisance were signed. In response to a question by Councilor Wooten concerning methods to abate the nuisance but to allow for Mr. Elliott's concerns, Mr. Guenz1er stated that both bids had contained provisions for salvage of the material on the property. He said that staff could pursue administrative measures to allow Mr. Elliott to salvage his possessions. In response to a question regarding the hazardous materials, Fire Marshal Dick Christensen stated that the site was a hazard and that the property should be cleared before people were hurt or another fire occurred. Responding to Councilor Holmer's question regarding completion dates for the abatement, Mr. Guenz1er stated that he had been unable to obtain a date from Mr. Elliott when the property would be cleared. He said Mr. Elliott had been informed that staff would proceed with the abatement process. . Councilor Wooten said she would like to explore the opportunity for Mr. Elliott to salvage his materials but she stressed that she wanted the site cleaned up as soon as possible. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to direct the City Manager to take wha tever steps were necessary to aba te the nuisance at 938 Jefferson Street with the understanding that staff explore the opportunity to allow for the salvage of personal possessions by the property owner. Councilor Ehrman suggested that any salvage operations take place at a site other than at 938 Jefferson Street in order to facilitate the clean-up of the property. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. IV. EXEMPTION TO ORDINANCE GOVERNING OUTDOOR BURNING (memo, ordinance distributed This item was held awaiting the arrival of Councilor Miller. v. BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TEAM REPORT (memo, background information distributed) - Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. Business Assistance Team Minager Bill Sloat presented the staff report. He sta ted tha t MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Page 3 the BATeam was relocating to 244 East Broadway with the Permit and Information e Center. He briefly reviewed his August 9, 1985, memorandum to the City Council which outlined the six primary missions, current responsibilities and developments of the BATeam. Councilor Miller entered the meeting at this time. Mr. Sloat stated that the BATeam will be attempting to develop a proactive structure in the future to address business development issues. Mayor Obie suggested that Mr. Sloat bring councilors Hansen, Schue and Miller up-to-date at some time in the near future. Councilor Rutan complimented the work of the BATeam, stating that it was most effective in providing the services as outlined without treading on the operations of private enterprise. In response to a question by Councilor Ehrman regarding the linkage between the Eugene Chamber of Commerce and the BATeam, Mr. Sloat stated that the Chamber of Commerce has contributed to the operational budget of the BATeam but that he was unsure of the.amount. VI. EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIP REPORT (report, background information distributed) Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. Interim Metropolitan Partnership Manager Cathy Briner presented the staff report. She apologized for not presenting the first Quarterly Report earlier as e planned, and stated that several projects had kept her from doing so. She sunnna ri zed the Semi -Annua 1 Re port, stating tha t the Pa rtnershi p ha d been operating under an interim program awaiting a final marketing plan. She reviewed the organization, financing, staffing, marketing plan and marketing and recruitment activities, adding that a Korean Trade Mission would be visiting Eugene on September 14, 1985. In addition, she stated that the partnership was working with three businesses to encourage their locating in Eu gene. Ms. Briner said staff was currently working on 23 cases, of which Van Duyn and Dunn & Bradstreet had chosen to locate in Eugene. She sa i d she was expecting to complete a fiscal year budget and a staff plan during the current quarter. She added that an executive manager was being recruited and staff expected the recruitment activities to continue at its present high 1 evel . Referring to the seven objectives listed on page 6 of the marketing plan, Councilor Holmer asked if the plan would focus on achieving consensus on economic development. Ms. Briner said the partnership has not discussed the consensus mission. She felt that the board was broad-based enough to attain such consensus. Mr. Holmer said he felt that achieving consensus was a major focus and would be a major challenge in the community. Responding to a question by Councilor Holmer, Ms. Briner said the major target industries were those of 100 or more employees. In response to a question by Mr. Holmer regarding Item 6 on page 11, Ms. Briner stated that the Marketing Committee would include the development of economic incentives and inducement financing as a work plan item; she said no steps had been taken thus far. Councilor Rutan, a member of the Marketing Committee, said the concept was based on a e Portland program to pursue business siting which would be funded by the public and private sectors, such financing to be repaid later by the business. Mr. Holmer said he assumed that the finder's fee mentioned in Item 8 would be MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Page 4 done with private sector funds. Referring to Item 10, he said he had assumed - that the analysis of metropolitan area land inventory was the responsibility of the City Council and the Planning Commission. Ms. Briner responded that the BATeam and the Metropolitan Partnership had received comments that the City did not have the right mix of industrial property to meet incoming business needs. She said that the intent of Item 10 was to study the issue and make a recommendation to the planning commission of the respective city or the County. Councilor Ehrman suggested that the City Council may wish to meet with its representatives to determine their input in the process. Ms. Briner encouraged the council to do so, stating that the City of Springfield was performing a similar action. Councilor Wooten suggested that there should be some discussion regarding the future role and responsibilities of the partnership representatives in terms of shaping day-to-day operation of the program. Ms. Briner said staff was working on a plan for more Metropolitan Partnership Board involvement in the day-to-day activity of the organization. Mayor Obie said the council may find some disappointment relative to board involvement in some areas but that the organization will develop as its various roles become active and it goes beyond the formulative stage. The meeting was recessed at 8:34 p. m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) A. 1985 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Review (memo, e resolution, entire plan distributed) Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. John Etter of the Parks Department presented the staff report, stating that the changes to the Parks Master Plan as recommended by the Eugene Planning Commission and Joint Parks Committee were included in the August 6, 1985, memorandum to the Ci ty Counci 1 . He stated that individual and staff input was included in the development of those changes. Referring to the memorandum, he stated that the two major concerns of the Planning Commission were that some additions to the plan quoted applicable portions of the unadopted Culture/Leisure Plan and the priority given to the Skinner Butte vieWing area and staircase. Councilor Wooten stated that the Culture/Leisure Plan had been adopted with the exception of the implementation process. She said the additions listed in the memorandum will stand if approved. Mr. Etter bri e fl y revi ewed the maj or changes as listed in the memorandum. Councilor Holmer said he was interested in the adaptations from the Culture/Leisure Plan based on his participation in reviewing the document. He said that Item 3.c. on page 3 of the memorandum had been revised to read "Recognize a mix of arts, sports and leisure activities. . ." In addition, the third paragraph in that section had been amended to delete "new" and add "new to the communi ty. II a t the end of the sta tement. He sta ted tha t he di d not find the sentence added to the Culture/Leisure Plan which stated that public financial resources are limited. Referring to Item 2.c., he proposed that the sentence be amended to add "and resources" to the end of the sta tement. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Pa ge 5 Councilor Miller, referring to Item 15.b., stated that he understood the City - was in the process of evaluating a variety of golf alternatives. He asked if the inclusion of Item 15.b. would interfere in the process of obtaining a quality 18- or 27-hole golf course. In response to a question by Mr. Miller, Mr. Etter said he was unsure if the item had been discussed with the Golf Committee. He said that Parks and Recreation Department Director Ernie Drapela did not wish to put additional funds into Laurelwood Golf Course. He said he did not believe Item 15.b. would skew any decision by the Golf COl1ll1ittee. Councilor Wooten said she supported Mr. Holmer's request in adopting the changes as made by the City Council in adopting the Cul ture/Leisure Plan but did not support his suggestion to include the limited resources statement from that plan nor any change to Item 2.c. She sa i d she woul d 1 ike to a dopt the Parks Master Plan with the former changes. Responding to a question by Councilor Rutan regarding the acquisition of the Maude Kerns Center, Mr. Etter said he did not believe that it had been included in the plan but said it may be appropriate. Mr. Rutan said that the issue will be presented to the Joint Parks Committee by the end of 1985. Mr. Etter stated that staff had been unable to address numerous items that could be added. He suggested that it be delayed until Spring 1985. He suggested that the issue be addressed by including an "if feasible" statement to th e p 1 an. Responding to a question by Councilor Bascom regarding changes to the plan, e Ms. Wooten explained that she was not supporting Mr. Holmer's suggestion of changes in addition to what was being proposed in the plan. She sa i d the changes were quoting specific sections of the Culture/Leisure Plan for inclusion in the program planning, those sections having been amended. The public hearing was opened. There being no testimony presented, the public hearing was closed. Councilor Wooten suggested that the item be delayed until the City Council could obtain more specific information from Mr. Drapela. Mr. Whi tl ow sta ted that the next council meeting was scheduled for September 9, 1985. He sa i d staff could either present the item to the Joint Parks Committee or bring the item back to the council. Councilor Rutan said he did not feel that any dramatic changes had been raised; he suggested that the item be brought back to the council. He felt that the acquisition of the Maude Kerns Center be included for consideration. Councilor Ehrman said she did not feel the Maude Kerns issue should be included at the present time, stating that it could be included in the yearly review. Councilor Wooten said she would like to see a recol1ll1endation on the issue from the Joint Parks Committee for inclusion in the present Master Plan Update because of the dire situation of the Maude Kerns Center. Councilor Miller, referring to the golf course issue, stated that it should be clarified that any action by the Parks Department should not interfere with the actions of the Golf Committee. He also stated that "other assistance" as - stated in Item lS.b. should not include monetary assistance or be construed as taking away from future needs. MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12,1985 Pa ge 6 Councilor Holmer stated that he had been questioned at a Town Hall meeting e regarding the Oakmont Park promised to the residents of that area. He sa i d five acres of park land were being added to the Master Plan Update. He sa i d he was nervous about adding items to the Plan Update which did not represent anything meaningful until financed. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to postpone action on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update, requesting clarification on the acquisition of Maude Kerns Art Center and the golf course expansion and activity, and corrections to those inclusions referencing the Culture/Leisure Plan. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. IV. EXEMPTION TO ORDINANCE GOVERNING OUTDOOR BURNING (memo, ordinance distributed) {continued) Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. Jim Farah of the Planning Department presented the staff report, stating that rare plants were discovered in the Willow Creek Basin during the development of the Metropolitan Plan in 1979 and 1980. He sta ted tha t the property owners worked with the Nature Conservancy to assume management of the rare plant area. He said the Nature Conservancy had contacted the City regarding the possibility of conducting a burn to deal with competing vegetation and to manage the site. Mr. Farah said staff informed the Nature Conservancy that the request was against the Outdoor Burning Ordinance but then began work with the Fire - Department, City Attorney's Office, L-RAPA, and the conservancy to resolve the s i tua t i on . Mr. Farah said the ordinance before the City Council was an exception to the ordinance in which staff balanced the competing goals of maintaining the airshed quality and maintaining the vegetation of Willow Creek Basin. CB 2841--A special ordinance granting an exemption to the application of Eugene Code, 1971, Section 6.200; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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 2841 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Councilor Ehrman commented that the exception to the ordinance was a special circumstance and did not imply any lessening of the council 's concern about air pollution. Roll call vote; all councilors voting aye, the council bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19343). ~ MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Pa ge 7 VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES, FINDINGS, AND ORDINANCES CONCERNING ASSESS- MENTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (memo, minutes, findings distributed) e Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. He stated that there would be no staff report as the items were considered to be routine. A. Sanitary and Storm Sewers in Nixon Street from 14th Avenue to 25th Avenue (85-13) (Job #1873) 1. Minutes and Findings Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the minutes and findings of the Hearings Official dated July 30, 1985. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. 2. Levying Assessments CB 2842--An ordinance levying assessments for sanitary and storm sewers in Nixon Street from 24th Avenue to 25th Avenue. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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 2842 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be - approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19344). B. Street Paving and Storm Sewers in Alley Between Patterson Street and Hilyard Street from 22nd Avenue to 23rd Avenue (85-14) (Job #2182) Sanitary Sewer on Country Club Road from Kerns Acres Road to Sand Avenue and Elwood Drive from 1,000 Feet North of Country Club Road to Country Club Road and Elwood Cul-De-Sac from Elwood Drive to 300 Feet East (85-15) 1. Findings Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the findings concerning the public improvement projects (85-14 and 85-15). Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. 2. Levying Assessments CB 2843--An ordinance levying assessments for paving and storm sewers in alley between Patterson Street and Hilyard Street from 22nd Avenue to 23rd Avenue (85-14). CB 2844--An ordinance levying assessments for sanitary sewers on . Country Club Road from Kerns Acres Road to Sand Avenue and Elwood Drive from 1,000 feet north of Country Club Road to Country Club Road and Elwood Cul-De-Sac from Elwood Drive to 300 feet east (85-15). MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Page 8 ~ Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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, 6:0. Council bills 2843 and 2844 were read the second time by council bill numbers on 1 y . Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bills be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors voting aye, the bills were declared passed [and became Ordinance Nos. 19345 (CB 2843) and 19346 (CB 2844)]. VIII. RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO REASSESS (memo, resolution distributed) Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item, stating that there would be no staff presentation as the item was considered routine. Res. No. 3939--A resolution declaring the council's intent to reassess properties located in the proposed Eugene's Parks Place Subdivision. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. ~ IX. IMPROVEMENT PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWER ON FERRY STREET (assessable cost: sanitary sewer--100 percent; no cost to City) (resolution distributed) Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. He stated that staff considered the item routine and would not present any report. Res. No. 3940--A resolution authorizing sanitary sewer on Ferry Street from 18th Avenue to 150 north of 18th Avenue (2191). Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. R eCHij:fl~ "y;...."- ,,"J 2'.,. Mi cl}e~~~~rf .. Cit!t Manager (Recorded by Thorn Strunk) TS: jw/ts 1823C - MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Page 9 r==- -. -. __ M E M 0 RAN 0 U M . August 30, 1985 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Eugene Development Department SUBJECT: RIVERFRONT RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT Background The council's September 9 public hearing is a result of a Planning Commission recommendation on the formation of an urban renewal district. This publiC hearing is required by State statutes, and the council is scheduled to take final action on the urban renewal proposal at its September 11 meeting. The City Council, acting as the Eugene Rene~ml Agency, created a Riverfront Research Park Tax Increment Advisory Committee in June 1985 to provide recom- mendations on the establishment of an urban renewal district in the Riverfront Park study area. The advisory committee initiated its work at the beginning of Ju1~ and held a public hearing on its findings on August 6. After con- sidering public testimony, the committee finalized its recommendations on e August 8 by forwarding the proposed urban renewal plan and report document to the Planning Commission for a pUblic hearing on August 13. A copy of the advisory committee's August 8 minutes are provided under separate cover. The Planning Commission, after considering public testimony, voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council approval of the Riverfront Research Park Urban Renewal Plan and Report draft dated August 9 with amendments. That document is being provided under separate cover. This memorandum reviews the actions of the advisory commitee and Planning Commission. A summary of the plan and report documents as well as the impact on taxing districts is also included. Advisory Committee The Riverfront Research Park Tax Increment Advisory Committee is composed of members from the original Riverfront Park Study Committee plus a member from the Planning Commission, the League of Women Voters, and the Neighborhood Leaders. The names of the l2-member committee are provided under separate cover. The committee was directed by the council to recommend a boundary, address problems with the area's infrastructure, and determine if a proposed project was financially feasible. The committee reviewed a financing plan that included implementation of the policies and recommendations contained in the Riverfront Park study and phased those projects over a 20-year period. That financing plan covers transportation improvements, sewer system improve- e ments. and other improvements to the Millrace, the area's existing buildings, and other infrastructure. The resources to pay for these improvements include tax increment financing and various loans and bonds to help provide funds in in the early years of the project. . RIVERFRONT RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT August 30, 1985 . Page 2 Planning Commission After holding a pUblic hearing and considering testimony, the committee's findings were forwarded to the Planning Commission, as the Planning Commission is required by State law to make a recommendation to the City Council. The minutes from the Planning Commission's hearing are provided under separate cover. The Planning Commission reviewed the documents and approved them with three amendments as follows: 1. Revisions to the first transportation/access objective on page 3 to read deleting the phrase ["with strategies aimed at achieving the communi ty' s a 1 terna ti ve mode goa 1 s of 25-30 percent of all tri ps to and from the project area"] while adding to the end of that objec- tive "In addressing Eugene's transportation policies, use strategies consistent with achieving the area-wide alternative modes goal of 25-30 percent. II 2. Amend all references to the Nillrace to read "Upper Millracell and include a definition of Upper Millrace in Section 200 Definitions of the Plan, page 1. 3. Insertion of the words, "Riverfront park site" as it pertains to the tit University of Oregon property in the plan and accompanying report. The Urba n Rene\.>/a 1 Pl a n The first section of the August 9 draft document is the urban renewal plan. This portion of the document is to be adopted by ordinance and will be recorded with Lane County. The plan contains the legal description of the project boundary. That area includes the entire Riverfront Park study area extending from the Ferry Street Bridge on the west to the 1-5 bridge on the east and from the Willamette River on the north to Franklin Boulevard on the south. The section on goals and objectives are intended to implement the Riverfront Park study pol icy recommenda ti ons. Section 600 contains a descrip- tion of project activities consistent with implementing the goals and objec- tives, and the process for land acquisition, relocation, and redevelopment. Section 1200 contains the procedures for amending the document. The Urban Renewa 1 Report The report, as the second section of the draft document, is not to be normally adopted but is acknowledged as the background information for the plan docu- ment. The report describes the conditions in the plan area and also describes the expected potential project activities. The report lists the projects, their estimated cost, and their intended completion date. An . RIVERFRONT RESEARCH PARK URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT . August 30, 1985 Page 3 estimate of tax increment revenue is included in the financial analysis. The financial analysis shows that the project is financially feasible. The ana ly- sis is based on a number of assumptions. The analysis assumed a 1 million square foot build-out over a 20-year period with tax increment projected at a tax rate that assumes continuation of the current tax rate system and is expressed in 1985 dollars. That financial analysis is contained on page 10 of the report and is expressed in further detail under Label l-C, pages 19 and 20, in the appendix. The financial analysis is intended to be a guide to demonstrate how the development may take place based on information available to da tee As more information is obtained year after year, this guide could be updated to further reflect how the project would be developed. Actua 1 impl e- mentation would be guided yearly through the City's budget process and capital improvements programming. The development agreement with Carley Capital Group will further describe the phasing of the capital improvements. Impact of Tax Increment Financing on Taxing Districts Concern about the impact of tax increment financing on the taxing districts was expressed at both the advisory committee and Planning Commission hearings. The chart, provided under separate cover, labeled "Projected f>4,arginal Change e in Property Tax Rates Due to Tax Increment" shows how the tax ra te may be affected during and after the tax increment district. The impact during the life of the tax increment district is attributable to the freezing of the assessed value in the increment district. For instance, this would impact the City of Eugene's tax rate by 4t per $1,000 of assessed value in year 10. In year 21, when the district is terminated, the City of Eugene tax rate shoul d be reduced by 40t per $1,000 of assessed value. This reduction is due to increases in assessed value from inflation and ne\'1 construction. New con- struction on the University of Oregon property will place the improvements on the tax roll s. The tax rate chart and an explanation of impacts has been provided to the School District 4J Board as they are the largest taxing entity. Adopting Ordinance The ordinance adopting the urban renewal district includes determinations hat the proposed area is blighted and that carrying out the plan is economically fea sib 1 e . The ordinance is effective 30 days following adoption as it is adopted by non-emergency ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is provided under separate cover. RAH:cj/1698a . M E M 0 RAN DUM September 9, 1985 __ TO: Eugene Mayor and City Council FROM: Planning Department on Behalf of the Planning Commission SUBJ: PROPOSED COMMERCIAL AIRPORT SAFETY SUBDISTRICT Background. As part of their comprehensive planning program acknowledgement request, in 1984 the Lane County Board of Commissioners adopted an Airport Safety Combining District based on the provisions of Part 77, Federal Aviation Requirements. The City encouraged the County to include this item in its comprehensive planning and zoning program consistent with Policy #15 on page III-F-6 of the Metropolitan Plan which reads: The City of Eugene and Lane County shall adopt up-to-date airport safety ordinances which regulate the height of structures, electromagnetic and/or visual interference with aircraft, and other hazards to airport safety. Based on the County-adopted ordinance, the Eugene Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended a similar amendment to the City1s Zoning Ordinance on April 9, 1984. The delay since the Commission1s action results from a technical error in the County1s ordinance that needed to be corrected before you Gould consider adoption. That error has now been remedied. ~ Subdistrict Description. The subdistrict has' two main purposes: 1. To prevent obstructions that could be a hazard to air navigation and flights. Structures that penetrate the surfaces described in the zoning text and illustrated on an accompanying map are to be identified with markers and lights installed, operated, and maintained by ~he City. 2. To prevent other hazards to air navigation and flight from occuring within the bounds or the described surfaces such as distracting light and gl are produci ng surfaces, radi 0 interference, smoke, steam or dust, areas which attract birds, and hazards of a similar nature. The subdistrict would only affect those few areas that are within the City1s limits and under the described surfaces. (See the map and draft ordinance language attached under separate cover.) The proposed text closely parallels the County version. The map surfaces and extent are identical to the County version. The text does not include a list of permitted uses. That is lert to the parent districts that remain in place. Rather, it includes perrormance standards regarding (1) structural height, (2) electrical interference with navigational aids and radio communication between the airport and aircraft, and (3) visibility impairment that might endanger landing, take off, or maneuvering of aircraft. Its impact on existing and future uses within the City sh.9uld not cause undue h,ar?ships to private businesses and other land . uses. ror example, structure ne1ghts would have to be 150 to 250 feet above _ the ground to penetrate the app] icable surfaces in t.he Bethel Neighbornood ,. . -i"':'. , ,. ::; II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - This year1s Legislature was outstanding in its support of economic develop- ment in Eugene. $12 million was appropriated for the University of Oregon1s Advanced Science & Technology Center. $5 million was placed in a Special Public Works Fund for site-specific projects, along with an additional $18.2 million of which one-third will be available to urban areas, one-third~to rural areas, and one-third to be bid on equally. At least partially as a result of these legislative actions, the US Congress has now appropriated funding for the planned new science complex on the U of 0 campus, and this in turn is expected to spur interest in Eugene1s Riverfront University Science Park. project. Overall, it is estimated that Eugene can anticipate a total of at least $125 million in direct capital construction impact in the coming biennium. While Eugene must compete for certain funds that have not yet been specifically appropriated, it is possible that this figure will be even greater, given other economic development mechanisms established by the Legislature. . III. PUBLIC SAFETY In a two-session accomplishment, the City was successful this year in its support for legislation authorizing local governments to offer pre-paid ambulance membership programs. Eugene backed similar legi.sl.ation in 1983 that passed both houses of the Legislature but was vetoed. The concerns e expressed by the Governor at that time were resolved through compromises this year and the bill was enacted. Its life-saving potential 1 oca 11 y is expected to be significant. A repeat effort to amend Oregon's motor vehicle code to allow modified lighting for emergency vehicles was again unsuccessful. Working with the League of Oregon Cities, Eugene supports allowing steadY-burning blue lights and more than one spotlight on emergency vehicles. Although not a high priority from an overall City perspective, this continues to be a legislative issue in the law enforcement field. The 1985 session saw strong attempts to transfer costs to cities for the detention in county facilities of persons arrested by City police, and for medi ca 1 treatment of p~i SOr.e.i:- i;- <;01T1e r: i rcumstances. However, cities were successful in s~opping these propo~ais at the committee level. The 1985 session adjourned on June 21 after 159 days, the shortest session since 1977. New laws not containing an emergency claus~ will take effect 90 days after adjournment, or September 20. The proposed state sales tax, if approved by the voters on September 17, would take effect October 17, 1985, with collections of the tax starting April 1, 1986. I would like to thank all of you, and especially the Legislative Subcommittee, for the time and involvement you devoted to Eugene's legislative program e this year. The success we achieved would not have been possible without your leadership and participation. Please feel free to call if you have any comments on the reports you have received, or if you would like any additional details. Meanwhile our office will be providing departments with enrolled copies of all new legislation (including non-priority) and assisting in ;mple~entation. , States Streets area. Radio towers or similar structures are what could normally be expected at these heights, but not b"uildings. - Attached under separate cover: Planning Commission minutes of February 27 and April 9, 1984 Proposed Ordinance Map plgcair2 71585 . ~ .- - - '"' - /- ~ 0~. , e M E M 0 RAN 0 U M September 3, 1985 To: Mayor and City Council From: Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: 1985 PARKS AND RECREATION ~ASTER PLAN ANNUAL REVIEW-- RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT AUGUST 12, 1985, SESSION Following the public hearing on August 12, 1985, the Council expressed three concerns for staff to respond to before adopting the Parks Master Plan. Staff recommend the following changes or lack of action: 1. tit Discussion: The feasibility of expanding Laurelwood was examined by the National Golf Foundation last winter. It advised that the best expansion effort would cost in excess of one million dollars. Once into that price range they recommended considering other sites that would yield a better golfing experience. The golf study also pointed out that the Eugene area is very deficient in regulation golf courses. Staff feel that the feasi- bility of any regulation golf course proposals now under consider- ation would not be jeopardized by the expansion of Laurelwood to a sub-regulation l8-hole course. The Metro Golf Study Committee \~ill have a recommendation con- cerning proposed golfing opportunities this fall. That recom- mendation will be proposed for inclusion in the Parks Master Plan during the 1986 annual review, which will be up for public response next spring. 2. Concerning the Maude Kerns Art Center: The recently adopted Culture/Leisure Plan outlines both the City's role to coordinate and assist in the delivery of culture/leisure services and facili- ties, but not to assume responsibility for private culture/ e leisure institutions. The Parks and Recreation Department ~ ~ Mayor and Council - September 3, 1985 Page 2 currently coordinates with the Maude Kerns Art Center in not duplicating classes and will assist by providing the Center a half page of scheduling space in the department's Fall 1985 recreation schedule. The City is continuing to explore other ways to assist the Maude Kerns Art Center in their operation. At this time staff are not recommending that any special attention be given to the Maude Kerns Art Center in the i1aster Plan. Current actions will continue to be guided by the goals and policies of the Culture/Leisure Plan. 3. Concerning the Culture/Leisure Plan: It was adopted with minor changes which affect the proposed additions to the Parks Master Plan. Referring to item 3c in the August 6, 1985 memo to you) the first and third paragraphs (policies) should be replaced with the following: Recognize that there is a minimum mix of arts, sports and leisure resources that is essential to the success of Euqene's Economic and Diversification Proqram. (Policy 5) Identify the need for and facilitate development of sports, e leisure and arts resources new to the community. (Policy 10) - ., < . M E M 0 RAN DUM e September 6, 1985 TO: Dave Whitlow, Assistant City Manage~/~ #7 FROM: Bert S. Teitzel, City Engineer /,'~.~ SUBJECT: CONTRACT AWARD AND ASSESSMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 85-16 Paving and sanitary sewers in Alfaretta Drive from Rio Glen to 700 feet east (Job 4F2l48) This project was initiated in April, 1985 by a petition representing 51 percent of property owners. The City Council approved the project by Resolution No. 3912 on April 17, 1985, directing the Public Works Department to prepare plans and specifications and authorizing the costs of the improvement to be assess to properties within the improvement district 1n accordance with applicable sections of the Eugene Code, 1971. e All property owners within the assessment district of the above project were notified of a hearing before the Hearings Official to consider objections to the contract award and the proposed assessment. A hearing was held on September 3, 1985. Proposed findings are attached. RECOMMENDED ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL: The first action should be to adopt the report and find ings from the Hearing Officer (attached). The second action should be to approve the ordinance. 85-22 Sanitary sewer on Bailey Hill Road from 950 feet south of West 11th Avenue to 1200 feet south of West 11th Avenue (Job 1f2210) This project was initiated in May, 1985 by a petition representing 56 percent of property owners. The City Council approved the project by Resolution No. 3928 on June 26, 1985, directing the Public Works Department to prepare plans and specifications and authorizing the costs of the improvement to be assess to properties within the improvement district in accordance with applicable sections of the Eugene Code, 1971. All property owners within the assessment district of the above project were notified of a hearing before the Hearings Official to consider objections to the contract award and the proposed assessment. A hearing was held on September 3, 1985. There were no unresolved problems or requests to be -- heard. Proposed findings are attached. RECOHMENDED ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL: The first action should be to approve the project and to adopt the findings attached. The second action should be to approve the ordinance. .-,:.. , '. MEMORANDUM-September 6, 1985 -- Page 2 Contract No. 85-24 - Contract award and levying assessment of costs for paving and storm sewer in Eugene's Park Place (Job 1..=2143) This project was initiated in March, 1985 by a petition representing 100 percent of property owners. The City Council approved the project by Resolution No. 3849 on April 18, 1985, directing the Public Works Department to prepare plans and specifications and authorizing the costs of the improvement to be assess to properties within the improvement district 1n accordance with applicable sections of the Eugene Code, 1971. The property owners for the project were notified of a hearing before the Hearings Official to consider objections to the contract award and the proposed assessment. A hearing was held on September 3, 1985. There were no unresolved problems or requests to be heard. Proposed findings are attached. RECOMMENDED ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL: The action should be to approve the project and to adopt the findings attached. -- - -- , . . PROPOSED FINDINGS: - 85-22 Sanitary sewers on Baile Hill Road from 950 feet south of West 11th Avenue to 1200 feet south of West 11th Avenue Job #2210 l. The project was initiated, advertised and bid in compliance with Section 7.165 through 7.185 of the Eugene Code, 1971. 2. Property owners proposed to be assessed had notice of the public hearing and reasonable opportunity to be heard as provided in the applicable sections of the Eugene code, 1971. 3. The proposed assessments were calculated in conformance with the Eugene Code, Section 7.175 and 7.180. 4. There were no requests for hearing before the Hearings Official, and it is recommended that the City Council approve the ordiance to proceed with the project and to levy assessments as proposed. RECOMMENDED ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL: The first action should be to approve the project and to adopt the findings e attached. The second action should be to approve the ordinance. 85-24 Paving and storm sewers in Eugene's Park Place (J ob #2143) 1. The project was initiated, advertised and bid in compliance with Section 7.165 through 7.185 of the Eugene Code, 1971. 2. Property owners proposed to be assessed had notice of the public hearing and reasonable opportunity to be heard as provided in the applicable sections of the Eugene code, 1971. 3. There were no requests for hearing before the Hearings Official, and it is recommended that the City Council approve the findings and to proceed with the pro j ec to RECO~~ENDED ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL: The first action should be to approve the project and to adopt the findings attached. - " . '- PROPOSED FINDINGS e Alpharetta Drive paving, sanitary & storm sewer (?roject. A paving, sanitary and storm sewer construction project to serve Alpharetta Drive from Rio Glen to 700 feet East was initiated in April, 1985, by a petition representing 51% or property owners. Following receipt of the petition by property owners, the City Council approved the project by Resolution No. 3912 on April 17, 1985, directing the Public Works Department to prepare plans and specifications and authorizing the costs of the improvement to be assessed to properties within the improvement district in accor- dance with applicable sections or the Eugene Code, 1971. After receiving bids from five firms, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to Staton Construction, Inc. in the amount of $26,144.06. The estimated unit costs are $42.47 per front foot for pavl.ng, $0.114 per square foot for the lateral sanitary sewer assessment and $204.72 each for sanitary service. A hearing regarding the project contract award and assessment was -- held on September 3, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in Council Chambers, arter notice to property owners. Hearings Official JackA. Billings presided. The Hearings Official heard public comment and staff presentations. The Hearings Official also reviewed the si t e on September 4 , 1965, and finds that: 1. The project was initiated .by petition of 51% of property owners. 2. There was negative comment regarding this project from owners or representatives of two of the involved properties. There was also a letter submitted which was against the sewer project. 3. In accoraance with the Eugene Cede, there is a need for a sani tary sewe.c improvment project to serve the last two lots on Alpharetta Drive. 4 In accordance with Section 8.579(d) of the Eugene Code, 1971, property owners shall be notified that they shall be allowed 18 months from the date the public sanitary sewer 1.S available within which to connect the building to the public - ; .;, e -2- sanitary sewer. S . The City should go forward with the paving of Alpharetta Drive from Rio Glen to 700 feet East. Therefore, the City Council should approve the ordinance to adopt the findings of the nearinqs Official and to a9prove the project. i '.--, fL 1j.1 ~ ,) " I.' _./ ....". / t :-7. r lJ.;' Jack A. BilliMS Hearings Official . e e ~ . M E M 0 RAN 0 U M - September 9, 1985 TO: Eugene City Council FROM: Randy Kolb, Information Services Director SUBJECT: CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE REVISIONS As required by the existing cable TV franchise with Group W, the Metropolitan Cable Television Commission has concluded its triannual review of the franchise. This review included extensive Commission review, public hearings, and negotiations between the Commission's legal staff and that of Group W. Bo~h Lane County and the City of Springfield have reviewed and approved the new franchise. The triannual review was made more complicated by the newly adop~ed 1984 Feoera1 Communications Policy Act. Under this Act, local government lost many of the traditional areas of regulation, including ra~e making, regulation of programming and termination/renewa.1 of existing franchises. Another factor e that compounded the negotiations was that this review was the first time Group W Cable Inc. headquarters analyzed the Metro area franchise which they acquired from Teleprompter. The major changes accomplished the goals set by the Commission: 1. Clarification that 'basic service' includes 21 channels of programming and not just the programs on the traditional 12-channel dial. 2. An increase in the franchise fee from 3 percent to 5 percent of gross revenues. 3. Deregulation of rates and programming (except for broad ca~egories of programming). 4. Local acceptance of the obligation to operate the access facility and finance it subject to budget committee approval of appropriations. Virtually all of the other changes were re1ated to clarifying problems that have arisen because of the Federal Act or efforts to simplify the cable company's operation as a means of avoiding rate increases. These include allowing the cable company to sell its services in one-month blocks and not have to prorate the service for parts of a month, increasing the population density factor before the ODerator is required to ex~end service, allowing the operator to charge subscribers if they negligently or intentionally damage cable eauipment and, when customers approve. to sell its cus~omer list. - v -. CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE REVISIONS September 9;' 1985 Page 2 e; The City Council should now proceed to adopt the franchise Ordinance. The process for this is dictated by Section 43 of the City Charter. The Ordinance must be read at two consecutive regular meetings (defined as second meeting of each mon~h) with a public hearing held prior to the second reading. In addition a public notice must be placed in at least one major newspaper in the area. This notice shall run once a week for three weeks. The schedule should run as follows: a~ the September 9th meeting the Ordinance gets first reading and a motion is made directing staff to publish the required public hearing notice; at the October 14th meeting staff will make a presentation, the public hearing will be held, and the Ordinance will get its second reading. I have attached a copy of the franchise Ordinance for your review. I would be pleased to meet with any of you to discuss this further if you desire. I can be reached at 687-5070. DPRCK214 Attachment .."" -- -