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M I NUT E S
- Eugene City Council
City Council Chamber
November 13, 1985
Noon
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Cynthia Wooten, Richard Hansen, Emily Schue, Freeman
Holmer, Ruth Bascom, Debra Ehrman, Roger Rutan, Jeff
Mill era
Council President Cynthia Wooten called the adjourned meeting from October 28,
1985, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, to order in the
absence of Mayor Brian B. Obie.
r. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA
ADJ USTMENTS
A. Harassment in the University Area
Councilor Holmer said the councilors had received a letter from David Gibson
of the University West Small Business Association (USBA) concerning harassment
in the University area. He suggested the staff respond to the letter at
e another council meeting.
Councilor Bascom suggested several councilors and area residents meet to
discuss the harassment.
Councilor Ehrman said some beggars have moved from the downtown mall to the
University neighborhood. Consequently, she had asked Assistant City Manager
Dave Whitlow for a report about the expansion of the downtown mall regulations
to other areas of the city. The City Attorney is working on an ordinance and
it will be scheduled for council consideration.
Councilor Hansen said vagrancy problems have increased in the community. He
wondered if the increase is caused by the regulations or by the economic
situation.
Councilor Wooten asked the City Attorney to discuss the constitutionality of
expanding the geographic area for the mall regulations at the council's
goal-setting session.
B. Meeting Needs of Disabled People in the Building Permit Process
Mr. Holmer said the councilors had also received a letter from H. Marshall
Peter about including facilities for disabled people in building plans.
Mr. Holmer wants to be sure the "fast track" approval system for building
permits does not neglect the needs of disabled people. He asked for a report
from staff on the issues raised by Mr. Peter.
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C. Interviews with Downtown Commission Candidates
. Mr. Holmer said he will be out of town Monday, November 18, when the
councilors interview Downtown Commission and Planning Commission candidates.
He asked the other councilors to defer action on these appointments until
December 4 when he will be back in Eugene. He will listen to the tape
recordings of the interviews and then be able to participate in the decisions.
The other councilors agreed to defer action until December 4, 1985.
D. League of Oregon Cities Conference
Mr. Holmer congratulated Councilor Schue on her election to the Board of
Directors of the League of Oregon Cities at the recent conference.
E. Financing for Expansion of Mah10n Sweet Field
Ms. Ehrman said she asked the staff to distribute to the councilors the
minutes of the July 8, 1985, meeting at which the council approved a
resolution authorizing a loan from the Fleet Services Fund to finance the
desigry of the expansion of the Mahlon Sweet Field terminal~
F. Western Rivers Girl Scouts Council Presentation
Carrie Swadner presented a Girl Scout pocket planner to Ms. Wooten.
Ms. Swadner said the Girl Scouts will be selling the pocket planners and
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II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
City Manager Michea1 Gleason introduced the agenda item.
A. City Council Minutes of Dinner/Work Session Meeting of September 18,
1985; Meeting of September 23, 1985; and Dinner/Work Session and
Regular Meetings of October 14, 1985 (minutes distributed)
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve the City
Council minutes of September 18, 1985, September 23, 1985, and
October 14, 1985. Roll call vote; the motion carried
unanimously, 8:0.
B. Call for Public Hearing Concerning Street Vacation (City of Eugene:
EWEB) (SV 85-2) (map distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item.
CB 2859--An ordinance calling a public hearing for December 18,
1985, to consider vacation of street and alley rights-
of-way located east of High Street, north of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, and south of East 4th Avenue.
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Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms.Schue, 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 2859 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, 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 19363).
C. Segregation of Assessment for Property Located on the North Side of
Chad Street, East of Coburg Road; Applicants: Edwin and June Cone
(SE 85-5)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve the
segregation of assessment as noted. Roll call vote; the motion
carried unanimously, 8:0.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. City of Eugene Supplemental Budget #1 (memo distributed)
e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. He said the budget
committee voted unanimously in favor of the supplemental budget. Answering a
question from Ms Ehrman, he said Supplemental Budget #1 concerned a reserve
for encumbrances.
Ms. Wooten open the public hearing. There being no requests to testify, she
closed the public hearing.
CB 2860--An ordinance adopting a supplemental budget; making
appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986;
and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, 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 2860 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, 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. 19364).
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B. Eugene Renewal Agency Supplemental Budget #1 (memo distributed)
e As chairer of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency, Ms. Wooten postponed
consideration of Resolution No. 917 concerning the Eugene Renewal Agency
Supplemental Budget #1.
IV. ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION (memo, ordinance
distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item.
CB 2861--An ordinance concerning the Downtown Commission;
amending Sections 2.156 and 2.157 of the Eugene Code,
1971; and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, 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 2861 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and
e became Ordinance No. 19365).
V. CIVIC EMERGENCY FUND EXPENDITURE (memo distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item and said Ms. Wooten
would discuss it.
Ms. Wooten said the council has approved her request to use money from the
Civic Emergency Fund to provide holiday food baskets through Food for Lane
County for several years. She understood there is between $2,500 and $3,000
in the fund this year.
Ms. Schue was concerned about depleting the Civic Emergency Fund, although she
agreed the cause is worthy and she wanted to approve the request. Mr. Gleason
responded that money from the contingency fund could be used if the council
receives another worthy request before the Civic Emergency Fund is renewed.
Ms. Ehrman said members of the Joint Services Committee discussed the need for
food that is evident all of the year, although it is emphasized during the
hOlidays.
Ms. Wooten said Food for Lane County is operating with a deficit each month
because it is not reimbursed for transportation and storage of food.
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Carolyn Frengle, Director of Food for lane County, thanked the council for the
e contribution from the Civic Emergency Fund. She said the money will be used
to buy chickens for about 5,000 food boxes and about 2,000 meals which will be
provided during the holidays.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to authorize the
expenditure of up to $3,000 from the Civic Emergency Fund for
holiday food baskets. Roll call vote; the motion carried
unanimously, 8:0.
VI. RESOLUTION CONCERNING A COMPREHENSIVE TEST BAN TREATY (memo, resolution,
background information distributed)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item and said Ms. Wooten
would discuss it.
Ms. Wooten said she was enthusiastic about the proposed resolution supporting
a comprehensive test ban treaty. She said local governments can affect the
negotiations which will take place in Geneva when United States President
Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Gorbachev meet. She said City Councilors
have a responsibility to assist in avoiding nuclear war. She noted the
council has supported a nuclear freeze, and she said a ban on the testing of
nuclear weapons is part of a nuclear freeze. She discussed what a ban on the
testing of nuclear weapons would mean.
e Ms. Schue said the appropriateness of council actions on issues outside its
jurisdiction and beyond its authority are always raised and the council has a
firm policy against approving resolutions for promotions such as National
Pickle Week. However, she thought the proposed resolution was different
because it concerns life and death for everyone. Quoting a comment Councilor
Gretchen Miller made some years ago, Ms. Schue said a nuclear explosion in
City Hall would obliterate all of the city and, consequently, the matter is an
appropriate issue for the City Council. She was comfortable supporting the
resolution because of its overriding importance. If it did any good at all,
it would be worth the effort.
Res. No. 3949--A resolution in support of a Comprehensive Test
Ban Treaty.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to adopt the
resolution.
Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Mr. Hansen, to table the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion failed because of a tie
vote; Councilors Holmer, Hansen, Rutan, and Miller voting aye
and Councilors Wooten, Schue, Bascom, and Ehrman voting nay.
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Mr. Miller said people should accept responsibility for things that happen in
e the world. He does not agree that more "might" will make people more secure,
but he is aware that actions can be misconstrued. He wondered if the
resolution would weaken or strengthen their position on the issue. Sometimes
things that appear to be simple become major issues.
Responding to Mr. Miller, Ms. Wooten said the resolution simply stated a
position of the Eugene City Council regarding a first step toward a
"build-do\-m" of nuclear weapons. Ms. Schue said any council action can be
misconstrued, but she did not think it is a reason to avoid action.
Ms. Bascom would support the motion, but, if she had been involved in drafting
the resolution, she would have included statements about preventing accidental
war. She discussed the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. She suggested Eugeneans
follow the recommendation in the League of Oregon Cities resolution
encouraging people to indicate concern and support by turning on lights when
the Geneva discussions begin.
Mr. Holmer said the resolution gave the council an opportunity to share the
opinion that nuclear war is dangerous. He said adoption of the resolution
seemed desirable, but discussions of national issues divert attention from the
many local issues the council does not have time to address sufficiently. He
did not think the council can decide about an issue of the magnitude of a
comprehensive test ban treaty in 30 minutes. He said councilors as
individuals can express endorsement of the policy indicated in the
resolution.
e Mr. Holmer suggested some changes in the resolution. He suggested the word
"verifiable" be added to the sixth paragraph because the council is on record
as supporting a verifiable, bilaterial US-Soviet nuclear weapons freeze. He
would also like the council to be on record as supporting a verifiable nuclear
weapons freeze which includes Libya and President Qaddafi. He suggested the
council pause to receive advice from people such as Defense Department
officials who are involved in the issue.
Mr. Holmer said some councilors represented the City in expressing friendship
for Komsolmos'k n'Amur, a city in Eastern Russia. He suggested the residents
of Komsolmos'k nlAmur be asked to join Eugeneans in supporting a comprehensive
test ban treaty. He also suggested the resolution call on City Councils in
Russia to make a similar declaration.
Mr. Holmer was heartened by the display of commitment to end violence as a
means of settling international disputes, but he was puzzled by some
councilors' lack of eagerness to discuss means to end the use of violence in
interpersonal disputes. He wished councilors were as willing to discuss hand
guns as they are to discuss nuclear weapons.
Ms. Ehrman said statements from individuals do not have the impact that
statements from governmental bodies have. She suggested the idea of having
residents of other countries join in making such statements should be pursued
in the future. She said people who feel strongly about the matter should
approve the resolution. She said ignoring the problem will not make it go
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Mr. Rutan said the issue is important. He had called some constituents who
- asked him questions to which he did not have answers. He continued to wonder
if the council should make statements about nuclear war. He wondered if the
council would be doing less with the complex issue of a comprehensive test ban
treaty than it would do with a local land use issue. His constitutents
indicated the resolution could easily be misconstrued. People in the
community could think the council was jumping on a band wagon it had no
business being on.
Explaining his vote in favor of tabling the motion, Mr. Miller said he favored
a process in which all the councilors could participate in developing a
resolution.
Mr. Hansen would not support the motion because he does not think a
comprehensive test ban treaty is the counci1.s business. He said the City
Council has much work to do in running the City. It was obvious the council
did not know how the community felt about an income tax. He did not think the
council should take action on national issues because one councilor thinks it
is appropriate. Mr. Hansen also would not support the motion because he would
like to know what effect such things as the immediate cessation of testing of
all nuclear warheads would have on the official position of the United
States. He did not know whether it would be good or bad. He urged other
councilors not to present national issues to the City Council.
Ms. Bascom said she is not willing to take time from local issues to work on
developing resolutions about national issues. Answering a question from her,
e Mr. Miller said he would work with other councilors on rewording the
resolution so it would reflect the concerns of councilors.
Ms. Wooten said the significance of the resolution will be enhanced if it is
received at the White House and the Soviet Embassy with similar resolutions
from other local jurisdictions before the Geneva talks begin. Consequently,
there would not be time for a committee to reword the resolution.
Ms. Wooten said the council is on record supporting a bilateral, verifiable
nuclear weapons freeze. She would accept Mr. Holmer's suggestion for the
addition of the word "verifiable" to the sixth paragraph of the resolution,
but thought the rest of the sentence should remain the same. Therefore, the
sixth paragraph of the resolution should be:
Whereas this Council is on record in support of a bilateral, verifiable
US-Soviet nuclear weapons freeze of which a comprehensive test ban is a
significant ingredient, and. . .
Roll call vote; the motion carried 5:3. Councilors Bascom,
Schue, Wooten, Ehrman, and Miller voted aye. Councilors Holmer,
Hansen, and Rutan voted nay.
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VII COUNCIL GOAL-SETTING SESSION
~ Ms. Ehrman suggested the council consider a process for developing resolutions
at its goal-setting session.
Mr. Rutan said a focus for the goal-setting session is very important. He
recommended that superfluous issues that can be discussed at another time not
be included. He recommended against discussing such things as marketing land
owned by the City due to Bancroft foreclosures and a resolution developing
process.
By consensus, the councilors decided to meet for their goal-setting sessions
at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 15, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 16. The
establishment of an ending time will be the first item on the agenda Friday
evening. The Saturday meeting will end at 5 p.m. Mr. Gleason said the
facilitator will be available to talk with councilors during the day on
Fri day.
Ms. Wooten adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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November 12, 1985
TO: City Council and Budget Committee
FROM: Warren G. Wong, Finance Director
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET #1
Attached is the Ordinance and supporting schedules to facilitate
Supplemental Budget #1 for the City of Eugene for FY86. The
following schedule summarizes the impact of Supplemental Budget #1.
General/Federal Other T ota 1
Item Revenue Sharing Fund Funds Funds
1. Budget/Accounting $ - - $ - - $ - -
Adjustments
2. Unanticipated Revenue 71,760 1,812,838 1,884,598
TOTAL $ 71,760 $ 1,812,838 $ 1,884,598 e
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November 12, 1985
TO: City Council and Budget Committee
FROM: Warren G. Wong, Finance Director
SUBJECT: EUGENE RENEWAL AGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET #1
Attached is the Resolution and supporting schedule to facilitate Supple-
mental Budget #1 for the Eugene Renewal Agency for FY86. The following
schedule summarizes the impact of Supplemental Budget #1.
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November 8, 1985
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eugene Development Department
SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN COMMISSION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Council at the October 28 meeting directed the City Attorney's Office to
draft an amendment to the Downtown Commission ordinance to address direct
pecuniary interest. The commission is composed of 9 members. At least
six members must be employed or have some other direct pecuniary interest
within the Downtown Commission boundary. The amendment adds to conditions
of vacancy loss of the pecuniary interest qualification. The City Council
would re-appoint for the unexpired term of a commissioner who lost their
qualification. A second amendment alters the six-three composition of the
commission to five-four, with five members with pecuniary interest, during
terms of office through 1986.
The council should approve ordinance amendment concerning the Downtown
Commission.
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ORDINANCE NO.
. AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION; AMENDING
SECTIONS 2.155 AND 2.157 OF THE EUGENE CODE. 1971;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Secti on 1. Subsection (5) of Section 2.155, and Section 2.157 of the
Eugene Code, 1971, are amended to read and provide:
2.155 Downtown Commission - Membership; Term; Vacancies.
(5) Any vacancy in the commission shall be filled by the council
for the unexpired term of the predecessor in office. A vacancy shall occur
upon the death or resignation of a member, {O~} upon the removal of a member
pursuant to section 2.156, or upon loss of a pecuniary interest qualification
for any of the six voting members appointed under section 2.157.
2.157 Downtown Commission - Interests of Members. During the terms of
. office through 1986, the commission shall consist of five voting
members with a pecuniary interest and four at large members. Therea fter,
(A}at least six voting members of the commission shall be employed, employ
others, own property, manage a business. maintain a primary residence. or
otherwise have a direct. pecuniary interest within the downtown boundary as
described in section 2.154(1).
Section 2. That the matters contained herein concern the public wel-
fare and therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordi-
nance shall become effective immediately upon its passage by the Council and
approva 1 by the r~ayor.
Passed by the City Council this Approved by the Mayor this
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November 8, 1985
TO: Mayor and City Councilors
FROM: Councilor Cynthia Wooten
RE: CIVIC EMERGENCY FUND EXPENDITURE
It's Thanksgiving time again and as in the past, I would like to request the
use of Civic Emergency Funds to purchase holiday food baskets through Food
for Lane County. I feel this is a very worthwhile expenditure and suggest
that up to $3,000 or the amount in the fund, if less than that amount, be
used for this project.
Carolyn Frengle, Director of Food for Lane County, will be at the meeting
and available to answer any questions the Council might have.
I appreciate your support of this expenditure,
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e November 8, 1985
TO: Mayor Obie and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilor Cynthia Wooten
SUBJ ECT: RESOLUTION ON COMPREHENSIVE TEST BAN TREATY
While most of our time is rightfully taken up by consideration of local
matters, we also need to recognize that occasionally an issue of national or
international importance arises which demands our attention. The Ci ty of
Eugene does not exist in a vacuum. Problems with the Federal budget deficit
and government spending have a clear and direct influence on our community.
And, any effort which can help reduce the possibility of a nuclear war is
beneficial to our city and its people.
This council is already on record in support of a Bilateral U.S.-Soviet
Nuclear Weapons FREEZE. The upcoming summit meeting between U.S. President
Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Gorbachev presents a historic opportunity for
significant action toward such an agreement. In particular, the time is right
for a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty which is a major part of a complete
FREEZE. The attached resolution is needed as a timely reaffirmation of our
commitment.
-- Some of us may be reluctant to enter into this arena prior to an important
summit conference. And, it is wise to be careful. But, the President, after
all, is our representative at the negotiations and we have a right, if not in
fact an obligation, to make him aware of our views and those of our constit-
uents. If the President is to negotiate through the American people, he needs
to know how they feel on the issues. Local resolutions such as this one are
an important tool to inform him.
In passing this resolution, we will not be acting alone. Similar resolutions
are being considered around the country by local governments, newspapers, and
civic groups. Nearly a million signatures have been gathered on petitions
similar to this resolution.
Under separate cover you will find additional information on the Comprehensive
Test Ban Treaty and why our action is needed now.
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