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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/1992 Meeting (2) ~-- e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council Council Chamber--City Hall October 12, 1992 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Shawn Boles, Ruth Bascom, Debra Ehrman, Randy MacDonald, Paul Nicholson, Kaye Robinette, Roger Rutan. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Bobby Green. The regular meeting of the Eugene City Council of October 12, 1992, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Jeff Miller. I. PUBLIC FORUM Georqe Boehnke, 2040 Willamette Street, circulated a box of posters that had been posted on public property, a practice which he understood was prohibited by ordinance. He suggested enforcing the ordinance and expressed concern about the posters littering the city. On a different note, he suggested eliminating the City's Urban Renewal Agency and using tax increment funds to e payoff outstanding urban renewal bonds. Regarding Eugene Decisions, he suggested imposing a freeze on salaries of all City employees, noting that a City employee with whom he spoke with recently indicated he would be willing to take a freeze on his salary. He expressed concern about a restaurant tax, feeling that it was unfair to tax a particular industry, and suggested considering a more broad-based tax. W.J. Mason, 1803 West 34th Avenue, said that he had not yet received a staff response to questions he raised during the public forum portion of the September 14, 1992, council meeting regarding the Eugene Decisions budget. He submitted copies of a draft excerpt of the September 14 minutes including his testimony and his request he submitted to Eugene Decisions staff. He asked for the council's help in obtaining a staff response. The City Manager stated that the staff response was being prepared. Kathryn Henderson, 3551 Mill Street, introduced herself as the Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator for the Lane Educational Service District and Chair of the Eugene-Springfield Community Partnership for Substance Abuse Prevention. She said the partnership represents youth and members of both the public and private sectors who are working together to address concerns about adolescent substance abuse. She said that four priority risk factors were identified at a community gathering in November 1991. She said the partnership is currently working on two projects, one of which involves the development of a multi- cultural teen center. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 12, 1992 Page 1 7:30 p.m. e Dean Owens read the following resolution for the council's endorsement: "It is hereby resolved that the Eugene-Springfield Community Partnership urges public entities in Eugene and Springfield, whenever legally possible, to refrain from encouraging, condoning, or allowing the use of alcohol at all public functions attended by youth in order to aid in establishing a positive community norm.1I He said the resolution has been endorsed by Lane County District Attorney Doug Harcelroad, the outpatient coordinator for Sacred Heart General Hospitals's SHARP unit, the Lane County Youth Development Commission (YDC), the City of Eugene Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), Oregon Department of Transportation's Traffic Safety Division, and McKenzie- Willamette Hospital, among others. He asked that the City Council take action on the resolution and assume a leadership role in establishing a positive community norm for youth. Wendy Kinoorts, 2079 Minnesota Street, introduced herself as a pet owner of a pot-bellied pig. She said that after owning her pet for over a year-and-a- half, she received a letter from the City stating that a complaint was filed and that pot-bellied pigs are prohibited by ordinance as household pets. She said that she contacted pet stores and the lane County Animal Control and that they all indicated that it was okay to have pot-bellied pigs as pets. She said that alternate homes have been found for her pet's piglets, but that her family has grown too fond of the mother to give her away. She asked that the Eugene Code be amended to allow pot-bellied pigs as household pets. The council requested a staff response. Ken Kinoorts read the letter from the City, which included a list of all the e animals allowed as household pets in Eugene, and also asked that the Eugene Code be amended to allow pot-bellied pigs as household pets. He noted that their pet pig, named Knio (Oink spelled backwards), participated in a fund- raising event at this year's Scandinavian Festival in Junction City and helped raise $1,700 for the Children's Miracle Network. Alan Craig, 2190 Ohio Street, introduced himself as a neighbor of the Kinports and urged the City Council to allow pot-bellied pigs as household pets in the city. He said he is an pet owner of five cats and three dogs and added that Knio is cleaner than dogs or cats and is loved by many. Karen Cone, 2082 Minnesota Street, neighbor of the Kinports, said she has cared for Knio and her piglets and that they are clean animals. She commented that she would not want her neighbor to have a cow as a pet. She described the positive response from people driving through the neighborhood who see Knio when she is in the Kinports' front yard. She also asked that the council allow pot-bellied pigs as household pets. Mrs. Kinports submitted three letters in support of allowing pot-bellied pigs as household pets. Dave Sweet, 1237 Ferry Street, said he objected to Mayor Miller limiting citizens' time during the public forum. Regarding the downtown, he suggested e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 12, 1992' Page 2 7:30 p.m. e allowing more street musicians and food booths to operate on the mall to revitalize the downtown. Marty Casado, 910 West 16th Avenue, directing a question to Councilor Bascom, asked how she could vote in support of a restaurant tax; he said she was against such a tax before and after voting on it. II. APPROVAL OF SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic and said that Les Lyle, Public Works Department, was present to answer questions. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to approve the sale of a small parcel of City-owned property that lies along Dove Lane, between Taney Street and Echo Hollow Road, in compliance with conditions for tentative approval of Marvin Gardens Subdivision (S 92-8). Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously; 7:0. III. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE EUGENE COMMERCIAL LANDS STUDY City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic and said that Teresa Bishow, Planning and Development Department, was present to answer questions. He said that the amendments have been approved by the Lane County Board of Commission- ers. e CB 4415--An ordinance adopting amendments to the Eugene Commercial Lands Study. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, 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. Mr. MacDonald thanked councilors Bascom and Boles for negotiating an issue affecting South Eugene with the Lane County Board of Commissioners. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 7:0. Council Bill 4415 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; by a vote of 6:1, with Councilor Nicholson voting nay, the bill was declared passed and became Ordinance No. 19879. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 12, 1992 Page 3 7:30 p.m. ,- e IV. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF HEARINGS OFFICIAL AND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR HILYARD STREET (CONTRACT 92-2) City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic and said that Les Lyle, Public Works Department, was present to answer questions. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to approve the Hearings Official's findings and recommendations of September 22, 1992. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 7:0. CB 4416--An ordinance levying assessments for sanitary sewers to serve Hilyard Street between 21st Avenue and 22nd Avenue; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, 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, 7:0. Council Bill 4416 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, 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. 19980. e V. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON 11TH AVENUE, WEST FROM GARFIELD STREET TO TYINN STREET City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic and said that Les Lyle, Public Works Department, was present to answer questions. Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Lyle explained that the scope of the improvement includes widening West 11th Avenue from Garfield Street to Tyinn Street to accommodate a 12-foot center-turn lane. Responding to questions from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Lyle said the list of names and addresses in the agenda packet include property owners of potential right- of-way that might need to be acquired. He said in general the public had been notified that the proposed widening project is included in the FY93 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); if extensive objections occur, the issue may be brought back to the council for direction. Also, there would be no assess- ments associated with this project since the street currently meets City standards and it is City policy not to assess a property a second time for a street improvement. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Lyle said the ordinance does not necessitate an emergency clause. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 12, 1992 Page 4 7:30 p.m. ---... e Responding to concern expressed by Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Lyle said there is a general sense among the affected business owners that the proposed improve- ments are much needed. Mr. MacDonald felt that the street improvements will enhance property values. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Lyle said that any street trees that have to be removed will be replaced. CB 4417--An ordinance authorizing the institution of proceedings in eminent domain for the acquisition by condemnation of property interests along 11th Avenue, west between Gar- field Street and Tyinn Street, for the purposes of con- struction of street improvements; and declaring an emer- gency. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, 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, 7:0. Council Bill 4417 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Councilors agreed to postpone discussion on the use of the emergency clause e for a future meeting. Roll call vote; by a vote of 6:1, with Councilor Nicholson voting nay, the bill was declared passed and became Ordinance No. 19881. VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON EUGENE DECISIONS This item, which was previously scheduled for tonight's work session but had been postponed, was added. Councilors discussed the memo from the Council Committee on Eugene Decisions (CCED) regarding the process for implementing the Eugene Decisions strategies. Mr. MacDonald felt that the design and management of the Eugene Decisions process was appropriately delegated to a council committee, but that the implementation process would be more appropriately overseen by the full council. He suggested including the implementation process on the council's work plan next year. Mr. Boles said that the CCED allowed a smaller group to frame alternatives for the council more easily. He said that, if the council chose to do so, the CCED could develop an alternative model to process the implementation of Eugene Decisions. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 12, 1992 Page 5 7:30 p.m. ..- e Ms. Ehrman felt it was important to bring a closure to the Eugene Decisions process at some point. Mr. Robinette said the CCED understood that the Eugene Decisions process concluded last week. He felt that the implementation process will be more difficult and that a committee approach would be more helpful. Mayor Miller noted that discussion on issues identified by the CCED as controversial or key was deferred to the full council. He suggested that the new Mayor chair the new committee. Mr. Boles said the CCED's charge has been completed. Councilors Bascom and MacDonald expressed appreciation for councilors who served on the committee. Mr. MacDonald felt it important to not overlook the problems with the CCED model, citing public communication, which he felt could have been better. He asked that if a majority of the council supports the recommended model, that there be more regular checkpoints with the full council. Responding to a question from Mr. Nicholson, he said his proposal would be to have the full council direct the implementation process and to delegate detail-leveled work to a task team. Mr. Robinette said the implementation process will require more check points with the council. Ms. Ehrman said she would like to have more staff involvement in the implemen- tation process. Mr. Nicholson expressed mixed feelings and said he was more inclined to e support having a smaller group develop a starting point for the council. Ms. Bascom said the council will receive staff reports on the implementation of service changes and increased user fees. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to try the committee approach for three or four months as a starting point. Mr. Boles then withdrew his motion, remembering that Councilor Bobby Green had some issues regarding Eugene Decisions that he wished to present before the council. Councilors agreed to postpone further discussion until the October 14 work session. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. R~~ ~~ - Micheal Gleason City Manager (Recorded by David Straub) cc73012.102 e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 12, 1992 Page 6 7:30 p.m.