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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/24/1990 Meeting (2) e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council Council Chamber--Eugene City Hall September 24, 1990 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Emily Schue, Robert Bennett, Ruth Bascom, Shawn Boles, Debra Ehrman, Bobby Green, Freeman Holmer, Roger Rutan. The regular meeting of the Eugene City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Jeff Miller. I. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes of June 25, 1990, Dinner/Work Session; and July 11, 1990, Lunch/Work Session B. Call for Public Hearing: Initiation of Street Vacation (Polansky, et al.) (SV 90-3) e C. Call for Public Hearing: Initiation of Street Vacation (City of Eugene: Department of Public Safety) (SV 90-4) D. Call for Public Hearing: Initiation of Street Vacation (Obert) (SV 90-5) E. Approval of Findings and Recommendations of Hearings Official and Adoption of Resolution Forming a Local Improvement District for Alley between Olive Street and Charnel ton Street Res. No. 4204--A resolution forming a local improvement district for alley paving between Olive Street and Charnel ton Street, from 14th Avenue to 15th Avenue Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to approve the items on the City Council consent calendar. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. II. PUBLIC HEARING: UPDATED AIRPORT MASTER PLAN Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic. Airport Manager Mike Boggs reported that the current Airport Master Plan was adopted in 1980. A new plan that responds to changing conditions, new technology, and the need - September 24, 1990 Page 1 MINUTES--Eugene City Council e to increase the airport's capacity has been developed with input from the Airport Advisory Committee, a technical staff committee, and participants in three public workshops. Mr. Boggs presented a series of slides and highlighted some of the proposed changes, including the extension of Runway 16/34 approximately 1,800 feet to the north, the construction of a 6,000-foot parallel runway east of Greenhill Road and a connected taxi-way, and the closure of Runway 3/21. He noted that the extension of the south end of Runway 16/34 approximately 1,000 feet requires further evaluation. Mr. Boggs reported that three main surface transportation-related issues were raised at the September 18 Joint Planning Commission meeting and have been addressed in additional staff notes before the council. Regarding financing, Mr. Boggs said that for the next two years, proposed projects will be funded locally from Airport reserves. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Boggs said that further evaluation will be required in order to develop an acceptable alternative for the traffic that will be diverted by the closure of a portion of Greenhill Road. Mr. Green expressed concern about traffic on Greenhill Road, particularly at the intersection with Barger, and directed questions to Traffic Engineer Brant Williams. Mr. Williams indicated that the proposed plan calls for an additional traffic study to address the traffic impacts associated with closing Greenhill and that Mr. Green's concerns will be e addressed in that study. Mr. Williams pointed out that issues relating to traffic congestion at Barger and Greenhill go beyond the scope of the Airport Master Plan update. Mr. Boles requested documentation of the validity of the assumption that adequate aviation fuel will be available in the future. Mr. Boggs said that having an adopted master plan is required in order to qualify for Federal funds, and predictions about fuel supplies are beyond the scope of the plan. Answering further questions from Mr. Boles, Mr. Boggs noted that the Federal Aviation Administration recommends planning to accommodate growth when an airport reaches 80 percent of its capacity. The Airline Reserve Account he mentioned earlier is part of the airlines' payment to the airport. Answering councilors' additional questions, Mr. Boggs explained that airport planning customarily extends 20 years in the future, with updates occurring during that period. Mr. Williams added that a new access road from Highway 99 will be considered. Mr. Boggs continued by saying that the Runway 16/34 extension, planned for construction in May 1991, would allow nonstop flights between Eugene and Chicago. Mr. Green reiterated his concern about traffic on Greenhill Road and asked that it be required that an acceptable alternative for handling the traffic that will be diverted by the closure of Greenhill Road be developed prior to that closure, not as "part of the process for" the closure. He also requested a lengthy discussion of future mass transit service to the airport. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 2 e Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Randy Turnbow, 2610 Highland Oaks Drive, spoke as a member of the Airport Commission. He commented that the proposed airport improvements will have a positive impact on the community's economic development. He also anticipated that safety would be improved. Kermit Borden, 1415 Victorian Way, identified himself as Air Traffic Manager at the airport. He voiced concern regarding the present configuration of intersecting runways and supported the proposed master plan as presented. David Coplin, 3900 Coburg Road, General Manager of McKenzie Flying Service, encouraged the council to approve the proposed plan which he said would support the general aviation industry's growth. Orlando John Hollis, 1908 Hilyard Street, spoke as chairman of the Aviation Committee of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce. He complimented the consultants who worked on the plan and said that the proposed plan is technically correct, environmentally and financially sound, and implementable. Mr. Hollis considered the runway extension particularly important and said that direct flights to Dallas, as well as Chicago, should be encouraged. There being no further requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to preliminarily e approve the updated Airport Master Plan. Answering a question from Mr. Boles, Jan Childs, Planning Division Manager, said that approval of the Airport Master Plan is being sought from both the Lane County Board of Commissioners and the Eugene City Council. The County prefers taking action after the council has taken preliminary action. After the County acts, the plan will again come before the council for its final approval. Mr. Boles said that he could not support preliminary approval without substantiation of the availability of fuel supplies for the 20-year plan period. Mr. Holmer recognized that there will be changes during the 20-year period, but he urged councilors not to allow current headlines to divert them from opportunities for economic development. Acknowledging the success of the new airport terminal building, Ms. Bascom supported the proposed runway extension. Roll call vote; the motion carried, 7:1, with Councilor Boles voting nay. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 3 e III. PUBLIC HEARING: SOLAR ACCESS CODE AMENDMENTS Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the item. Jim Croteau, Planning and Development Department, reported that when the current requirements concerning solar access were adopted by the City Council in 1987, the council directed that a review of the regulations and their impact on building construction be conducted after approximately one year of experience. The proposed amendments have been drafted with the help of representatives from numerous interested parties. Mr. Croteau reviewed the major changes that have been proposed by the Solar Access Work Group, which included: 1) use of a sliding fence height of between 12 and 20 feet; 2) exemption from the proposed regulations in the C-2, C-3, and industrial zoning districts except where the district abuts a residential zoning district; and 3) modification of the design standards for solar access in new developments. He noted the attachment of an emergency clause to the proposed ordinance. Answering a question from Mr. Boles about alternative ways for commercial or industrial buildings to utilize solar access without the level of protection provided in residential development, Mr. Croteau said that some conservation standards are mandatory and that innovative building design and energy-efficient building techniques can be effective ways of providing energy conservation. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. e Written testimony was submitted on behalf of Gary Simantel, the Home Builders Association of Lane County, the Southwestern Oregon Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and Chuck Bailey. Dwight Purdy, 2250 Elysium, spoke in favor of the proposed amendments which he said would solve his design problems by adding more flexibility to the regulations. Steve Still, Eugene Water & Electric Board, described the proposed amendments as a consensus of diverse groups that have been involved in the process and he voiced his support. Susan Jakabosky, 2018 Orchard Street, identified herself as president of the Willamette Valley Solar Energy Association and she urged passage of the proposed amendments that represent a compromise acceptable to those affected by it. Tom Scott, 2018 Orchard Street, described the proposed regulations as a compromise that could become a model for other communities. There being no further requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 4 e CB 4246--An ordinance concerning solar access; amending Sections 9.015, 9.066, 9.150, 9.935, 9.576, and 9.810 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Ms. Bascom and Ms. Schue commented on the cooperation that had resulted in the proposed ordinance. Mr. Bennett observed that the original ordinance may have been passed too quickly in light of its complex technical content. Mr. Boles was encouraged by the compromise that was reached by the different parties and he spoke favorably of developers who take advantage of the ordinance. Mayor Miller also commended those involved for working toward a compromise. Council Bill 4246 was read the second time by number only. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, 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 19716). e IV. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced Citizen Involvement Committee Chair Karen Darling who reviewed the committee's activities over the past year. V. PUBLIC HEARING: EUGENE'S CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1990/1991 Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the item and noted that this is a process undertaken in alternating years as mandated by Statewide Planning Goal One. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt Eugene's Citizen Involvement Program for 1990/1991. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom about funding for neighborhood newsletters, Hillary Kittleson, Planning and Development Department, clarified that the current program notes the funding allotment for e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 5 e neighborhoods but does not specify that those allotments are generally used for newsletters. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. VI. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to approve the Intergovernmental Relations Committee minutes of September 11, 1990. Roll call vote; the motion carried, 7:0:1, with Mr. Boles abstaining because he had not read the minutes. VII. ORDINANCE CONCERNING JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER OF COUNTY ROADS Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the item. Les Lyle, Public Works Department, was available to answer questions. CB 4247--An ordinance requesting that jurisdiction over portions of Lane County roads be transferred to the City of Eugene; and declaring an emergency. Answering questions, Mr. Lyle explained that the transfer is a condition of the Urban Transition Agreement, and a recent renegotiation of that agreement provides additional funds for this type of situation. e Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Council Bill 4247 was read the second time by number only. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, 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 19717). VIII. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 19683 Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow explained that this item was another routine matter. Staff was available to answer questions. CB 4248--An ordinance levying assessments for paving and storm and sanitary sewers in Crenshaw Road from Debrick, 1,900 feet to approximately the top of Gillespie e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 6 e Butte; amending the assessment roll attached to Ordinance No. 19683; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Council Bill 4248 was read the second time by number only. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, 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 19718). IX. PUBLIC HEARING: ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FAMILY SHELTER HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic. Richie Weinman, Planning and Development Department, reported that the Family Shelter House is the primary facility which provides emergency shelter for homeless families with children. Its rehabilitation and expansion has received a thorough environmental review, and the project is cleared for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) eligibility. e Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Weinman explained that the CDBG funds to be used are intended for capital projects and cannot be used for service provision. Mr. Weinman announced that there would be tour of the facility September 25 at 3 p.m. for interested councilors. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to approve $340,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to expand and rehabilitate the family Shelter House, located at 969 Highway 99 North. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. X. APPROVAL OF A REVISED POLICY FOR THE LAND BANK PROGRAM Mr. Whitlow requested postponement of this item until the necessary documentation can be prepared. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 7 e XI. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT--HOUSING POLICY BOARD Richie Weinman, Planning and Development Department, reported that the agreement establishes a board to advocate for and to advise the three jurisdictions (Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County) on the housing needs of low-income residents. Ms. Bascom has been appointed to the board. Ms. Ehrman commented that several different governmental bodies are addressing issues related to housing, and information needs to be better coordinated. She suggested that a more unified approach could be developed by appointing one representative to serve on all committees and groups related to this single issue. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to authorize the City Manager to execute the intergovernmental agreement forming the Housing Policy Board. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. XII. RESOLUTIONS: RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the next four items. Administrative Services Director Warren Wong reported that the resolutions under consideration carry forward items for purchase orders and capital projects approved in the FY90 Budget and not received by June 30. e Res. No. 4205--A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Reserve for Encumbrances accounts to departments' operating accounts. Res. No. 4206--A resolution authorizing the transfer of the unused portions of the Reserves for Encumbrances accounts to Contingency or Balance Available accounts. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the resolutions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. XIII. RESOLUTIONS: RESERVE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS Res. No. 4207--A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Reserve for Capital Projects accounts to departments' capital project accounts. Res. No. 4208--A resolution authorizing the transfer of the balance of the Reserve for Capital Projects accounts to Balance Available accounts. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 8 e Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the resolutions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency XIV. RESOLUTION--URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY RESERVE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS Res. No. 948--A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Reserve for Capital Projects to the Planning and Development Department. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened the meeting of the Eugene City Council. XV. 1990 RIVER ROAD SEWER PROJECTS INTERIM FINANCING Administrative Services Director Warren Wong explained that the resolution e under consideration would authorize the sale of bonds to provide interim financing for the River Road sewer project that is currently underway. The council authorized the sale in August, but as a result of litigation being filed, that sale was canceled. Those bonds were negotiated at a rate of 6.94 percent. Because of an increase in market rates, additional security requirements, and the pending litigation, the interest rate is expected to be between 7.3 and 8 percent, resulting in a slight increase in cost for property owners benefiting by this project. Responding to a question from Mayor Miller, City Attorney Bill Gary explained that the filing of the class action lawsuit caused bond counsel to believe that further disclosure to the purchasers of the bonds was necessary. The plaintiffs contend that the City has not given adequate attention to the unique needs of the residents of River Road/Santa Clara in developing its assessment process. Although the specific claim was not an attack on the ability of the City to issue assessment bonds, bond counsel nevertheless felt that it appeared to the bond market that additional security was required. That security will only become necessary if the court determines that the City is precluded from issuing assessment bonds and levying assessments. In Mr. Gary's opinion, that was not the relief sought by the plaintiffs and was not likely to occur. The case is scheduled for trial October 2 (the City requested that the matter be expedited). Other issues that could potentially disrupt future bond sales should also be resolved at that time. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 9 e Mr. Bennett directed questions about timing and financing to Mr. Wong. Mr. Wong explained that construction began in June and the project will be assessed in February or March 1991, with the issue maturing in February 1992. He clarified that the additional cost to the project comprises the difference in the rate that was available August 7 and that which will be available October 9. Mr. Boles asked if specific assets were being pledged as additional security or the City's full faith and credit. Mr. Wong explained that only unobligated proceeds in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund were involved and property taxes could not be levied to payoff the issue. He reiterated council's direction to staff as being that all costs will be borne by the property owners. Responding to a question from Mr. Holmer about rising interest rates, Mr. Wong said that if bids received exceed eight percent, an alternative proposal will be brought to the council. Res. No. 4209--A resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of construction financing notes, in an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, to provide interim financing of the River Road Sewer Improvement Project, Basins A, B, and C. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, e 8:0. The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. to September 26, 1990. Respectfully submitted, 7~". fl,",n ~ ~ J', ;~ '~':r~~'{'r>o"~ Mieheal Gleason, City Manager (Recorded by Mary Feldman) mnce 092490-730 e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1990 Page 10