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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/1992 Meeting e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council McNutt Room--City Hall September 16, 1992 11:30 a.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Shawn Boles, Ruth Bascom, Randy MacDonald, Paul Nichol- son, Kaye Robinette. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Debra Ehrman, Bobby Green, Roger Rutan. The adjourned meeting of September 14, 1992, of the Eugene City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Jeff Miller. I. ITEMS FROM THE MAYOR. CITY COUNCIL. AND CITY MANAGER A. Alton Baker Park Master Plan Ms. Bascom said she wished the City Council to formally initiate an amendment to the Alton Baker Park Master Plan to amend the plan text for Land Use e Management Sub-zone lC to delete Alternative A, under Open Space Opportunity Area, leaving Alternative B. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, to initiate an amendment to the Alton Baker Park Master Plan amending Land Use Management Sub-Zone 1C--Open Space Opportunity Area to delete Alternative A and related references to a golf course, driving range, and clubhouse. Mr. Boles noted that there was an initiative before voters in the next election on this issue and wondered if a council vote at this time would be seen by opponents or proponents as strengthening their respective positions. The City Attorney's Office was unable to provide a definitive answer. Ms. Bascom explained that it has already been shown that a golf course is not feasible in the park, and that a council vote is a better way of amending the master plan. Mr. Boles moved to table the topic to the first City Council meeting after the November 3, 1992, election. The motion passed; 4:1, Ms. Bascom opposed. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1992 Page 1 11 :30 a.m. e B. SDC Task Force Mr. Boles said that there are some policy issues that the Systems Development Charges (SDC) Task Force is now considering that will be coming to the council. He will distribute copies of the last Committee on Infrastructure minutes which discuss those issues from various perspectives. C. Commercial Lands Study Mr. Boles distributed and discussed proposed amendment to the Eugene Commer- cial Lands Study based on a joint meeting between Councilor Bascom and him, Commissioners Rust and Roberts. The council gave conceptual approval for the amendments. Teresa Bishow, Planning and Development, stated that the amend- ments will be placed on the council's October 14 meeting agenda for formal approval. D. CODS On Bikes Program Mr. Boles announced receipt of a supportive letter from a constituent on the Cops On Bikes Program. Mr. Nicholson said that the City of Corvallis has had great success with bicycle policing, and he encouraged the City to accelerate its program, given the public's favorable response. E. City Council Process Mr. Boles expressed concern with the council process with respect to code e changes regarding initiatives and elections. Mr. MacDonald agreed, saying there was a poor read on the sensitivity of this particular issue. It did not seem to fall into either the high or low controversy categories for citizen involvement. Ms. Bascom suggested that others, such as the City Club, be included in the process. Mr. Boles asked staff to draft a memorandum ad- dressed to the council giving background information on the issue. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Boles said that the Citizen Involvement Committee has been asked to distinguish between housekeeping and substantive changes in the proposed revised ordinance, and advise the council. F. Public PerceDtion of Euaene Decisions Mr. MacDonald expressed concern at the public's perception of the Eugene Decisions process, saying the public does not understand what the council has done thus far. He suggested that the council create a clear end in the public's mind of the first phase in the process so as not to have these accomplishments overshadowed by the upcoming discussions on revenues. Councilors offered suggestions for mitigating the problem. Mr. Boles felt the council could best clarify the issue by finishing its work, saying staff could disseminate the information in the Speakers Bureau packet. Mr. Robinette suggested that public notices on the council's upcoming meetings also provide brief updates on work accomplished. Mr. Nicholson expressed concern that providing progress reports may confuse people. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1992 Page 2 11:30 a.m. e G. Mayor's Washington. DC. TriD Mayor Miller said a written report on his recent Washington, DC, trip is forthcoming. II. WORK SESSION: PROPOSAL FOR METRO YARD DEBRIS PROGRAM Keli Osborn, Building and Permit Services, recalled that in July 1991, the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) asked staff to examine the feaSibility of expanding local yard debris recovery and to provide options for the MPC's consideration. A team of staff from Lane County and the cities of Eugene and Springfield studied the matter and developed recommendations. The review included a survey of programs elsewhere in the country and discussion with interested members of the private sector. At its August meeting, the MPC asked staff to take the item back to their respective jurisdictions to receive comments to help MPC members. There was also concern about how individual jurisdictions might feel about the issue. Ms. Osborn asked the council to provide direction to staff and to its representatives on the MPC on issues regarding implementation of a yard debris recovery program in the metropolitan area. She said the following are three key questions the council may wish to use to direct comments to the MPC: I) Does the council support implementing an expanded program for depot collection of yard debris and recyclables, and yard debris processing; 2) Does the council view such a program as an exten- sion of the County's existing waste management efforts, and endorse County funding and administration of the program; and 3) Should the City take the e lead in permit activities for siting Eugene depots? Ms. Osborn said that the County Board of Commissioners discussed the item September 2 and basically supports the proposal. She said commissioners want to fold it into a discussion the County is having right now about its tipping rate structure, recognizing that fees may need to be raised to finance waste management programs. Implementation date for a potential rate increase is July 1993. Ms. Osborn explained that tipping fees are paid by all residents within Lane County. Mr. MacDonald said he supports removing yard debris from the waste stream. He also expressed concern with the expense involved in having attended depots. Mr. MacDonald asked for more information on by-product options. Ms. Osborn explained that staff recommends drop-off depots over curbside collection for several reasons. Curbside collection is costly and more material may be collected than can initially be used. She also explained that unattended drop-off sites have been a problem in the past, as many people will not sort yard debris from other wastes. Mr. Boles suggested the council flag these issues for staff to respond to, and also forward the proposal to the Solid Waste and Recycling Board for its input. Mr. Nicholson noted that, within the city limits, the council may decide to do e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1992 Page 3 11 :30 a.m. e more than what is called for in the proposal. He agreed that the proposal should be referred to the Solid Waste and Recycling Board. Summarizing the discussion, Mayor Miller said the council's responses to the three questions posed by staff's summary is yes. Mr. Boles asked for an opinion from the City Attorney's Office. He wondered how increased demand for capacity for landfills would relate to systems development charges (SDCs). Mr. Robinette complimented staff for the materials and preparation on this item. III. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES Linda Lynch, Intergovernmental Relations Division Director, said that the council is asked to approve the minutes of the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee meeting of August 20, 1992, which included a series of commit- tee recommendations for City Council positions on upcoming statewide ballot measures. She reminded the council that approval of the minutes will consti- tute a formal action by the full council adopting these positions. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to approve the Inter- governmental Relations Committee minutes of August 20, 1992, with e the exception of the committee's recommendation with respect to Ballot Measure 7. Councilors expressed interest in discussing several of the IGR committee's recommendations. Mr. Boles withdrew his motion and suggested a straw vote be taken on each ballot measure. Mr. MacDonald asked that the council support Measure 1, saying this would allow G.O. bonding for State parks. The intent is to support the revenue stream back to the parks through the fees generated by the facilities. The committee's recommendation is that the council take no position. Ms. Bascom asked the council to support Measure 2, allowing the Highway Trust Fund to be used for State parks. The committee's recommendation is that the council oppose the measure. Mr. MacDonald explained that IGR continues to support the use of the Highway Trust Fund as dedicated funding for transporta- tion, including alternative transportation matters; but it has not construed that to include parks. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, to support Measure 1. The motion failed by straw vote, 2:3; Ms. Bascom and Mr. MacDonald voting in favor. Ms. Lynch said that staff preferred that the council not take a position if e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1992 Page 4 11 :30 a.m. e there is no clear consensus. Councilors agreed that the council should not take a position on Measure 1. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, that the council take no position on Measure 2. The motion failed by straw vote, 2:3; Ms. Bascom and Mr. MacDonald voting in favor. There was consensus to oppose Measure 3 as recommended by the IGR Committee. There was consensus to take no position on Measures 4 and 5 as recommended by the IGR Committee. There was consensus to pull the committee's recommendation on Measure 7 for further discussion. There was consensus to take no position on Measure 8 as recommended by the IGR Commit tee. Mayor Miller noted that the council formally opposed Measure 9 in September 1991, and there is agreement from the IGR Committee. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to approve the Inter- governmental Relations Committee minutes of August 20, 1992, with the exception of ballot measures 1, 2, and 7. Roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously, 5:0. e IV. AMENDMENT TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES Tony Mounts, Financial Management Services Director, distributed a draft of Policy A.6, saying it included language suggested by the council at its September 9, 1992, meeting. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to amend Financial Management Policy A.6 as presented. Roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously, 5:0. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. - (Recorded by Yolanda Paule) cc113016.092 e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1992 Page 5 11 :30 a.m.