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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/1992 Meeting (2) e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council McNutt Room--City Hall July 27, 1992 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Ruth Bascom, Shawn Boles, Debra Ehrman, Paul Nicholson (7:39 p.m.), Kaye Robinette, Roger Rutan. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Bobby Green, Randy MacDonald. The regular meeting of the Eugene City Council of July 27, 1992, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Jeff Miller. I. PUBLIC FORUM Bob Clayton, 2913 Central, said that he has asked more than 500 people to write letters opposing the potential closure of the Spay/Neuter Clinic. Mr. Clayton expressed shock that the clinic might be closed, stating that the City saves money by keeping it open. He offered his services to the council to help resolve the City's budget crisis. e John Hubbird, 3290 Harris, of the Neighborhood Economic Development Corpora- tion (NEDCO), stated that his organization sponsors a lease-to-own program that helps low-income persons become home owners. NEDCO is developing a project in the Bethel area with seven houses on Maple Street between Elmira Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. Three of the seven houses will be moved along 18th Avenue to the site in the first week of August, and Mr. Hubbird requested that the council ask staff to investigate the possibility of waiving the costs of raising traffic lights for the move. Mayor Miller stated that the council would respond to NEDCO's request after conferring with staff. Mr. Nicholson arrived. Mayor Miller asked that the public refrain from using the council's public forums to express opinions about specific issues within the Eugene Decisions process. II. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Miller distributed a memorandum from the law firm of Cleveland & Robinette asking that the consent item associated with Goodpasture Island e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 1 7:30 p.m. e Road, Item D, be removed from the consent calendar for discussion on its own merits. At Mr. Boles' request, the item was removed from the consent calen- dar. At Mr. Nicholson's request, Item B, the resolution forming a local improvement district on Coburg Road at Crescent Avenue, was removed from the consent calendar. Consideration of the two items was postponed until the end of the meeting. A. Approval of City Council Minutes of April 22, 1992, Lunch Work Session; April 27, 1992, Meeting; May 11, 1992, Meeting; May 20, 1992, Lunch Work Session; May 26, 1992, Meeting; June 8, 1992, Dinner Work Session; June 8, 1992, Meeting; and June 10, 1992, Lunch Work Session C. Approval of Minutes, Findings, and Recommendations of the Hearings Official and Adoption of Resolution Forming a Local Improvement District for Paving, Curb and Gutter, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers on Marshall Avenue and Taney Street Res. No. 4338--A resolution forming a local improvement district for paving, curb and gutters, side- walks, and storm sewers on Marshall Avenue from 200 feet east of Hughes Street to Echo Hollow Road and on Taney Street from Marshall Avenue to 250 feet south; and clarifying Reso- lution 4295's designation of Marshall Avenue as a collector. e Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to approve the items on the City Council consent calendar. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. III. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED WITHDRAWAL OF RECENTLY ANNEXED PROPERTIES FROM SPECIAL DISTRICTS City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. CB 4399--An ordinance providing for withdrawal of territories (Paddock Masonry, EC EU 92-05; Eastman, EC EU 92-11; Prondzinski, EC EU 92-17; Hammond, EC EU 92-16; Merritt Truax/Pride Properties, C EU 92-9; Eugene Mission, EC EU 92-07; Singer, EC EU 92-08) from the River Road Water District and River Road Park and Recreation District. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 2 7:30 p.m. e Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, 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 passed unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 4399 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the bill be approved and given final passage; Roll call vote; all coun- cilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and became Ordinance No. 19864. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE RIVER ROAD AREA CAZ 92-6. ROBERT AND CAROL DICK) City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Cathy Czerniak, Planning and Development Department, presented the staff report on the request for annex- ation and rezoning. The request was submitted by the property owners, who intend to partition the property and develop the new parcel with infill development. County staff requested that an adjacent parcel that is surplus County property be included in the annexation to make it development-ready. The request is consistent with City of Eugene policies. The Planning Commis- sion held a public hearing on the item, and recommended approval. e Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Res. No. 4340--A resolution furthering annexation to the city of Eugene and the Lane County Metropoli- tan Service District for property located along Park Avenue, west of Filbert Avenue. Final Order AZ 92-6--A final order rezoning the property from County RA/UL to City R-l. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to adopt the resolu- tion and final order. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the resolution and final order were adopted. V. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF COBURG ROAD AND BAILEY LANE, AND COBURG ROAD AND CAL YOUNG ROAD City Manager Mike Gleason explained that the City needs a small right-of-way for the signal arms that are being constructed at Coburg Road and Bailey Lane. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 3 7:30 p.m. e CB 4400--An ordinance authorizing the institution of pro ceedings of eminent domain for the acquisition of property interests at the intersections of Coburg Road and Bailey Lane, and Coburg Road and Cal Young Road for the purpose of installing traffic signals; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, 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 passed unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 4400 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the bill be approved and given final passage; Roll call vote; all coun- cilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and became Ordinance No. 19865. VI. ORDINANCE CONCERNING METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIAL lANDS SPECIAL STUDY City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Gary Chenkin, Planning and Development Department, stated that the one remaining issue regarding the Metropolitan Industrial lands Special Study is whether to allow business parks e in Eugene's I-I and 1-2 districts. If Priority One Implementation Strategies 4 and 5 in the amended policy report are adopted in their current form, the City would have to adopt changes to its I-I and 1-2 districts to allow business parks with the prescribed maximum areas. Mr. Chenkin said staff recommends consideration of business parks when the zoning ordinance itself is discussed, rather than now in the plan process. In response to Mr. Boles' question, Jenny Sirnio, Eugene Planning Commission, stated that although the Planning Commission did not vote on the issue, it agreed with staff's recommendation. She said the commission desires more input before a final decision about business parks is made. Mr. Boles asked whether the plan is not intended to provide clear guidance to all involved parties, rather than leaving the decision to be worked out between staff and financially interested parties. Ms. Sirnio responded that the Planning Commission expects the definition of business parks and the necessary changes to the Eugene Code to come before it in a public hearing. Bill Gary, City Attorney's Office, stated that if the council wishes to accept staff's recommendation, the proper procedure is to amend the Metropolitan Industrial lands Special Study and then consider first reading of the bill. Ms. Ehrman stated that the business park floor area maximum percentage figures in Implementation Strategy 5 and the draft industrial zoning district revi- sions are confusing and should be avoided. Mr. Boles replied that they are e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 4 7:30 p.m. e necessary because otherwise structures and land uses would be permitted that conflict with the compact urban growth planning process. Mr. Chenkin ex- plained that the percentage figures in the original Implementation Strategy 5 wording have been replaced with less prescriptive language that directs staff to work toward the business park concept, using code language as the basis for discussions with interested parties. Mr. Nicholson expressed his opinion that the original language is insuffi- ciently prescriptive. Jan Childs, Planning Director, stated that if the council adopts the substi- tute Implementation Strategies 4 and 5 language, the business park concept will be sent back through the Planning Commission process for hearings on the specific zoning code amendment. The industrial lands study does not include the Code amendments concurrent with the adoption of the study. Mr. Nicholson asked what would happen in the interim between council adoption of the substitute language and a Planning Commission hearing on the business park concept. Ms. Childs replied that the existing code language, which does not allow business parks, remains in effect until and unless the council amends it. Mr. Boles moved to amend Metropolitan Lands Special Study Inventory and Policy Recommendation and Policy report by replacing Priority One Implementation Strategies 4 and 5 concerning business park and campus industrial zones with the language set forth on page 2 of agenda item summary VI of the e council agenda dated July 27, 1992. Roll call vote; the motion passed 5:1 (Mr. Boles opposed). Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the bill as amended with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 4401 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion passed 4:2 (Councilors Boles and Nicholson opposed) and became Ordinance No. 19866. VII. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF LANE COUNTY City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Larry Lawrence, Planning and Development Department, stated that St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) is requesting a property tax exemption for 40 units of single-room occupancy housing for very low-income singles at 335 West 2nd Avenue. The exemption would allow SVDP to e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 5 7:30 p.m. e reduce the monthly rent of each unit by approximately $50. Mr. Lawrence stated that the project will aid in meeting the priorities established in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) for construction of 30 SRO units per year; supports council goals by creating permanent low-income housing units; and has received support from the Housing Policy Board, Lane County Commissioners, and the State of Oregon. In response to Mr. Boles' question whether SVDP intends to undertake similar projects outside the west side of inner-city Eugene, Kevin Ko of SVDP stated that his organization plans a similar project in Springfield, and has several other projects in West Eugene and Springfield. Mr. Boles responded that although he supported the tax exemption, other wards should accommodate more low-income housing. Ms. Bascom noted that the project has been named the Mary Skinner Apartments after an early female resident of Eugene, and Mayor Miller presided at the dedication. She expressed pleasure that the City could provide support. Res. No. 4341--A resolution approving a low-income rental housing property tax exemption for property located at 335 West 2nd Avenue (St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County). Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to adopt the resolu- tion. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. e VIII. APPOINTMENTS: CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR MILLER'S NOMINATION TO THE HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to appoint Nancy McFadden to the Historic Review Board. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. IX. HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD WORK PROGRAM FY92-93 City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Teresa Bishow, Planning and Development Department, presented the staff report. The FY92-93 work program of the Historic Review Board (HRB) will help obtain outside sources of revenue for program activities; administer regulatory aspects of the Eugene Code affecting historic properties; complete cultural resource inventories; review and evaluate City plans, policies, and changes to the City Code affecting historic preservation; and prepare educational materials and encourage local historic preservation activities. The program is estimated to cost $70,000. Contributions to the program are estimated at $30,000, the majority in the form of a grant from the State Historic Preservation Office. The remainder of the budget will be derived from the City's General Fund revenues. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to approve the His- e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 6 7:30 p.m. e toric Review Board work program for Fiscal Year 1992-93. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. X. APPOINTMENTS: CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR MILLER'S NOMINATION TO THE SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL (SWPIC) Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to appoint Cheri Courtnage to the Southern Willamette Private Industry Coun- cil. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. II. CONSENT CALENDAR. continued D. Approval of Minutes, Findings, and Recommendations of the Hearings Official and Adoption of Resolution Forming a Local Improvement District for Paving, Curb and Gutters, Street Lights, and Storm Sewers on Goodpasture Island Road Res. No. 4339--A resolution forming a local improvement district for paving, sidewalks, curb and gut- ters, street lights, and storm sewers on Good- pasture Island Road 2,000 feet north of Valley River Drive to 425 feet north of Kingsley Road. e Mr. Robinette excused himself from the discussion due to a conflict of interest. Christine Andersen, Public Works Department, stated that staff and the City Attorney's Office do not agree with the firm of Cleveland & Robinette that the resolution forming a local improvement district on Goodpasture Island Road is impermissibly vague. Any development in the district would be required to undergo the normal permitting process. Item 2(c} concerns requirements for the assessment to be waived and the circumstances that would allow the waiver to be voided; it would not permit approval of developments. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that Consent Calendar Item D be approved. In response to Ms. Bascom's request for clarification, Ms. Andersen explained that as a part of the current TransPlan, CIP, and the council initiation process, the project has been the subject of several hearings with property owners. The road in question has two lanes and no shoulders, and considerable development has recently occurred along it. Due to bicycle traffic and the deteriorating pavement condition, the demand for improvements has increased. The project would permit construction of three traffic lanes, bike paths, a sidewalk, and curbs and gutters. The project was brought forward in the capital improvement process. Roll call vote; the motion passed 5:0 (Mr. Robinette abstain- ing). e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 7 7:30 p.m. e B. Approval of Minutes, Findings, and Recommendations of the Hearings Official and Adoption of Resolution Forming a Local Improvement District for Paving, Sidewalks, and Traffic Signal on Coburg Road at Crescent Avenue (Job 2794) Res. No. 4337-- A resolution forming a local improvement district for paving, sidewalks, and traffic signals on Coburg Road at Crescent Avenue. Mr. Nicholson asked the basis for the figure of 18 percent in the site review agreement that is ShopKo's share of the traffic signal improvement costs. Ms. Andersen explained that it was based on a study by JRH Engineering of the contribution of traffic generated by Shopko at that intersection. Mr. Nicholson asked if other new developments in the same area are also paying a share of the costs of the signal. Ms. Andersen replied that the participation of developers is sought where signal access is for their benefit. A transi- tion is under way to the systems development charge (SDC) approach, which gains contributions more equitably from all the developments in an area, not just those near a signal. In response to Mr. Nicholson's question, Ms. Andersen clarified that the City is paying the other 82 percent of the signal cost at Coburg Road and Crescent Avenue from SDC funds. Mr. Boles commented that an earlier financing arrange- ment for a signal on Chad Drive did not increase the burden on the private sector. Ms. Andersen responded that the City is adhering to the agreement in e the Coburg Road conditional use permit as to how contributions will be divided. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to approve the Reso- lution 4337. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Micheal Gleason City Manager (Recorded by Christina Cowger) cc73027.072 e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 8 7:30 p.m.