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M I NUT E S
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
November 24, 1975
- Adjourned meeting - from the November 1~, 1975, regular meeting - of the Common Council
of the city of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson
at 7:30 p.m. on November 24, 1975, in the Council Chamber with the following Council
members present: Neil Murray, Gus Keller, Wickes Beal, Tom Williams, Ray Bradley,
D. W. Hamel and Edna Shirey. Eric Haws was absent.
I - Public Hearings
A. ESATS - Continuation from November 3, 1975, joint hearing between City Council
and Planning Commission members. (Planning Commission members in attendance:
Ken Reeder, Howard Bonnett, Alan Maxwell, Susan Franklin). (Time limit:
90 minutes)
(I-A-l) Mr. Dan Herbert, chairman of Lane Transit District, was present to discuss the
differences between a 10% modal split and a 30% split. He advised that the
District was not making a recommendation on one approach or another but was
merely giving information on the probable effects of Council decisions in
selecting alternatives to assess for public transit. The Lane Transit District
has decided, he said, that the direction transportation should go in the City
is a decision for general purpose governments.
Mr. Herbert showed graphs indicating that ridership has increased, from 1970
to the present, to the point that mass transit trips now represent 2.4% of
all trips in the metro area. Projecting that growth rate would put public
transit at 6.2% by 1980. Mr. Herbert, in discussing short-range goals, explained
that, with 10% mass transit - combining alternatives 2 and 5 - a continued
steady growth could be expected between now and 1980. With 30% mass transit,
there would be a period of intense investigation by the transit district of
e new technology, new tax resources and new policies. For local governments,
under 10% transit, there could be expected an increased emphasis on mass transit
as has been seen over the last five years but no radical new policies. Under
the 30% split, local government would need to prepare and start implementing
policies for a major emphasis on public transit in the area. As far as the
public is concerned, it would take four or five years - even under the urgency
of a high transit split - before vehicles would start showing up on the streets
so it would be basically a continuation of the kind of growth seen over the last
fi ve years. There is a re-examination time built into the process at five-year
intervals, Mr. Herbert added, which is particularly crucial under a 30% transit
split. No one really has a clear idea of the detailed kind of policies that need
to be 'addressed under a very high transit split at this time and much policy
work would be required.
As to long-range goals, Mr. Herbert explained there are, striking differences
between a 10% and a 30% split. Under the 10% alternative, there would be
conttnued steady increases to the year 2000. Under the 30% alternative, Lane
Transit District would be researching and implementing new technology and high
performance systems. Local government would need to consider public transit
as a high priority issue regarding policy formulation, planning, and financing.
It would also involve a major change in most people's transportation habits.
Mr. Herbert wishes to avoid leaving an impression that a 10% transit split
would be easy, but he also did not want to convey an impression of the
difficulty of the 30% split that would "scare" everyone. That split, he said,'
e is technically possible. It would require that policy issues be addressed and
tied together by the various legs - the transit district and federal, state,
county, and city agencies. Lane Transit District can carry its share, he said,
but not alone.
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Mr. Murray wondered about the direction of some of the changes and
significant policy shifts necessary ~der a 30% alternative. Mr. Herbert
answered that, under that split - combining alternatives 3 and 5 - the --
high transit assignment would imply land use patterns that would
re-enforce transit. There are many policy questions involved in the
process of how such things would be done - consulting neighborhood
groups, etc. Mr. Herbert also understands the City Charter does not permit
Eugene to allocate dollars directly to Lane Transit District in support
of public transit. Therefore, some charter adjustment would be required;
many legal and budgetary questions would need to be addressed.
Mr. Williams, in referring to the projected 6.2% transit by 1980, wondered
how moving from 6.2% in 1980 to 30% in the year 2000 could be accomplished.
Mr. Herbert answered that LTD has made a five-year development program,
and the projections in that indicate that, at the present rate, over 10%
would be reached by the year 2000. However, if 30% is desired by general
purpose governments, that challenge would be met by the transit district.
Mr. Bonnett said he believes that an increase from 2.4% in 1975 to 6.2%
in 1980 represents a rapid doubling time in ridership. If projected to
the year 2000, he would end up with an annual growth rate of 6 to 7%. A
30% modal split would mean an annual growth rate of just under 15%. A
change from 2.4% to 6.2%, and then a continuation of that growth rate, would
bring the percentage well above 10% by the year 2000, said Mr. Bonnett. He
wondered if Mr. Herbert could compare the percentage increments with what
has been experienced the last four years. Mr. Herbert said that, during the
last four years, the number of riders per day has increased from around 2000
to 11,000 or 12,000. That would indicate a multiplying of ridership by
'5 to 6 times. In the short history of the transit district, it would be e
quite impractical to project that short a curve for 25 years and expect
much reliability from the end of it. The further into the future projections
are made, the more suspect the project becomes. However, if an assignment were
made by general purpose governments as to the target, the transit district
would go to work and "do its best".
Public hearing was opened. Mayor Anderson explained much written testimony
has been received by Council and that the hearing is merely for the purpose
of receiving testimony. Any action will be taken at a later date.
(I-A-2) Pat Stinson, 595 E. 50th, professional engineer for the State of Oregon,
but representing himself and friends, noted he has read the ESATS study
and has come to some conclusions about it. He feels the approaches taken
in the ESATS study have been too limited. He mentioned-taking the 10% trip
reduction and applying it to all transportation, not just to the mass transit
al ternati ves. That would result, it would seem to him, in one of the most
obvious and attractive alternatives.
Mr. Stinson continued further by referring to assumptions on the use of
vehicles. The private vehicle, he said, is a major transportation use item,
and an assumption has been made of a cost of l6f per mile for that vehicle.
A mistake in that thinking, he thought, was that l6f is taken as a unit cost
per mile that does not fluctuate with higher or lower use mileage throughout
the year, which he thinks is incorrect. He said the vehicle costs per the
report are made up of some numbers that are the same per year no matter e
how much the vehicle is used. He noted that insurance costs, for
instance, are basically the same even if usage is cut down by a certain
percentage. Therefore, even when drastically cutting down automobile
usage, some costs are still going to be incurred; and it would seem that
the only possibility of savings is not to purchase or use the vehicle at all.
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Mr. Stinson thinks the basic assumptions he referred to should be addressed
and corrected before the report is accepted.
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Mr. Tom Bowerman, Rt. 2, Eugene, Planner, expressed being deeply disturbed
by the effects of the continued urbanization of the Willamette Valley.
He would favor sidestepping the present rush down the path of extensive
urban sprawl and would therefore endorse the intent of alternatives
3 and 5 of the Study, hoping it would be a starting point toward a new
urban pattern stressing strong, self-sufficient neighborhoods, a clean
quiet environment, security from energy shortages, and an accessible,
productive hinterland. The auto, he feels, has been most disruptive in
this regard. Mr. Bowerman went on to encourage consideration of electrically
operated equipment in place of those operated by fossil fuels. It is a
proven practice which is clean, quiet, and most efficient. Using repulsion
motors, he said, breaking could be done by generating current back into
the grid, with the system using only the power necessary to overcome friction.
He would hope that development of such a system would be coupled with reducing
the enormous electrical waste. Mr. Bowerman noted that the system as he
suggested would be virtually free from foreign political and economic energy
squabbling which is greatly influencing the future. He feels there is no
substitute for internally sufficient neighborhoods that would reduce the
transportation demand. For inter-neighborhood use, however, an electrical
system would substantially improve the picture of public transportation as
it contributes to noise, air pollution and energy use.
Mr. Bowerman also addressed the issue of responsibility in dealing with the
broad subject of transportation, feeling there is sentiment to respond to
e consumer habit - building more roads if there are more cars, etc. Very
few are willing to justify the personal sacrifice of doing without for the
sake of a cleaner, more stable future for all, but it seems all should share
in adjustments to more sensible patterns which will only be brought about
through energy shortages (with corresonding economic instability) or through
policy decisions by public leaders.
Gary Spivak, president of the Whiteaker Community Council, referred to the
serious transportation problem in his neighborhood. They do have handy
access to buses and bike paths, but there are major arterials running through
the neighborhood as well. Alternative 3 would seem to be of the greatest
advantage to that area, though it is recognized that some sort of change
in land use patterns is necessary to accomplish it. More self-sufficient
services located within the neighborhoods would be highly desirable, he thought.
In talking to the residents of his neighborhood, he has reached conclusions
on matters that the citizens would like addressed by LCOG in preparation of
the final plan. The most important is the effect of transportation on
neighborhood quality. Also important would be the division of neighborhoods
by transportation corridors, reduced traffic on residential streets, how the
plan would meet the needs of people not adequately served by the present
system, parking requirements generated by any plan, and where freeways will
be in relation to neighborhoods.
Liz Heath, 2087 Law Lane, would urge the adoption of alternative 3. She
said the opportunity presents itself for Eugene to make a most viable
choice. She has heard much comment that alternative 3 is not realistic.
e Granted, it is not the way the city is operating at present, she added, but
the opportunity is exciting for a major change in the interest of resource
conservation. She added too that plans are being discussed at present for
delivery' of social services to the neighborhoods. She strongly urges the
government bodies to take the leadership in heading in that direction.
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Mr~ John Tiffany, speaking for himself and as a member of the EWEB Board,
spoke to a real concern by EWEB about costs incurred to them through
lack of good arterial streets in their area of the city. A reasonable e
arterial system exists to the north of their offices but to the south
it is poor, causing difficulty to ratepayers. He noted that mass transit
is good to have but, without restrictive legislation, he would question if
it will reach the higher levels as projected in the study. The reliance
on the auto,particularly to shoppers and business people who use autos in
their work, would deem heavy mass transit use somewhat impractical.
Dave Van Fossen, 2700 Almaden, speaking as a charter member of ESATS and
as a real estate salesman, noted that at the time of the ESATS study they
considered one body moving from departure point to final destination as
a one person trip. He said that the transit district counts one trip as
a body moving from departure point to point of transfer, then from point
of transfer to the next point as another person trip. If that assumption was
used, then all the figures in the report are wrong fundamentally. Therefore,
he does not feel the City is in a position to make a selection on any of
the alternatives because there are inaccurate statistics involved.
(I-B-l) Michael Watt, commuter in the City, having biked for 2~ years, feels that
bikes and cars do not run on the same street effectively. Bike paths, he
said, are an excellent idea though not adequate at this point. He would like
auto traffic restricted to arterial and main streets with a separate system
of capillaries for bikes. To the statement he has heard that the auto is
a trend that should be prepared for in the future, he said that does not seem
to be good logic. "We are here to change things," he concluded.
Gary Connelly, 1190 Washington, speaking for the Westside Neighborhood e
Quality Project, read portions of that group's statements as follows:
"Any regional transportation plan should have as its central goal the
enhancement of the quality of life and the preservation of the central
city neighborhoods and all residential neighborhoods, free from air pollution,
excessive noise, and the isolation and bisection by heavy traffic flow.
We urge you to consider this important aspect of the urban scene as you
and the citizens of Eugene formulate a regional transportation plan. Toward
the achievement of these goals, an ongoing citizen participation process is
essential throughout the development of a detailed transportation plan.
The following has been adopted by the Westside Neighborhood Quality Project
as our response to the Eugene-Springfield Transportation Alternatives document
of proposals, and contains some of our suggestions for creating a regional
transportation plan. Any general transportation policy or master plan
should reflect the following statement of general transportation policies,
goals, and objectives: 1. The main consideration of any transportation
policy is the enhancement of the quality of life in the neighborhoods. 2. We
see the ESATS alternative III (30% transit, 10% trip reduction) to be the
absolute minimum goal to be achieved by the year 2000. We believe that virtually
all of the projected traffic increase can and should be handled by developing
and improving a diverse mass transit system. 3. We believe that any master
transportation plan must deal with all forms of transportation and that
alternative transportation systems must include a variety of modes and
not just buses. 4. The central area should not bear the load of
cross-town vehicular traffic. 5. The Westside Neighborhood Quality e
Project requests that the neighborhood groups and the public in general
be presented with a more detailed description of the potential physical
manifestations or projects that might characterize each alternative. 6. One
of the major goals of the community development program is the rejuvenation
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and preservation of the central city neighborhoods. Any transportation
policy should be consistent with this goal and should act to improve
the quality of life of the central city neighborhoods. 7. We do not
e support the razing of central city neighborhoods. 8. We support the
suggestion by the Fairmount Neighborhood Organization that the funds now
being used for planning alternative II be used instead for a study of a
combination of 30% mass transit use and a program of balanced land use.
We find, however, the concept of a balanced land use as described in alternative
V to be unacceptable and dissimilar to our ideas on balanced land use.
9. No construction should be permitted unless it is demonstrated that
it will significantly reduce traffic on present neighborhood streets and
arterials. 10. Express buses from beyond Chambers Street should be
instituted now as part of the mass transit system. II. We believe it is
necessary that the public and neighborhood groups be directly involved
in development of the long-range and detailed master transportation plan.
12. We find the policies, goals, and objectives stated herein to be
necessary for our neighborhood to remain a safe, healthy, and viable
communi ty in which to 1i ve."
(I-B-2) Cliff Culp, Realtor, based his remarks on pollution and economics. In
seeing the black smoke generated by bus exhaust, he feels they are more
resonsible for pollution than the autos that would be needed to take the
place of one bus. Why not plan for mini-buses - cleaner and better gas
mileage - for the longer treks at least. Regarding the economic picture,
he feels the auto industry has done a fine job in upping gas mileage and
bringing pollution down, making it more economical for auto owners. Too,
private industry is doing much to generate development of electric cars.
e Mr. Culp feels strongly that it is time to tighten belts and ask "where
the money is coming from" before spending it. Also, he favors bikes but
feels that, if they want to use the streets, they also should be taxed and
ticketed.
Wanda Hensen, chairperson for the LCOG Citizens Advisory Committee for
Transportation Planning, noted an error in Mr. Van Fossen's remarks.
For purposes of transportation planning, she said, one body going three
different places is considered as 3 person trips.
She then went on to explain that the deadline for an adopted areawide
transportation plan is August as dictated by the timetable negotiated with
the u. S. Department of Transportation. The amount of time between the
selection of an alternative in December-January and the August deadline
leaves critically little time to complete the technical work necessary to
develop the master plan. Because of the timetable, theCAC voted a 2-5
hybrid alternative so that data preparation could proceed. She said it
was understood that some or all of the work would have to be set aside if
the alternative chosen by local elected officials proved to differ substantially
from that choice. The committee thought it the most logical alternative and
felt that its early identification was the best opportunity to meet the August
deadline for a master plan. It seemed too to be the most realistic and
desirable alternative. She said 10% transit is a responsible goal, a trip
reduction may come about by reduced resources, and it is only reasonable to
begin to make land use decisions based partly on transportation conservation.
4t Don Yon, 2434 Columbia, representing the Pacific Northwest Sierra Club, stated
that group supports the concepts of alternatives #3 and #5 in general but
questions the process and resultant programs. They hope planners will
plan for the future, not relying just upon present knowledge and processes,
basing their plans on human needs and not the needs of the automobile.
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He stated their feeling too was that the planning process must not be
bound by federal deadlines if more time is needed. He referred also to
some incorrect assumptions in the alternatives document as noted by .
his group. First, there is too heavy reliance on the assumption that
people will not decrease their use of the auto. There seems to be interest
in decreasing that usage, plus gasoline could be gone in about 30 years.
Secondly, the document assumes a marked increase in population and employment
levels and that raises the question as to whether Eugene will attempt to
control the rate of growth. Thirdly, noise and air pollution in Eugene
are not treated seriously enough. Fourth, the external-internal,
external-external, and internal-external trips were not included in the
study. Lastly, Land Use alternatives must be treated more seriously,
plans that will facilitate use of alternative modes and decrease the use
of the automobile.
(I - B- 3) Dennis Cuddeback, 4125 Highway 99S, wondered if other alternatives than
buses have really been considered. He has not noticed much change in
mechanical transportation though in other fields there have been fantastic
changes. He would favor alternative O. He feels other alternatives are
needed to the smoky bus. The idea of limiting road construction seems
irresponsible, he concluded.
Dean Kennedy, a former resident of Seattle, mentioned that that city had
many buses and good ridership. People fought plans to build more roads.
Here in Eugene, he said, there are not as many buses and people do not
want more roads, they want more buses. "Will we end up like Seattle",
he wondered. He felt Mr. Culp's conunents were very appropriate. "We
could spend ourselves into a depression", he said. He suggested the
possibility of "throwing the whole thing" open to free, private e
enterprise "that is not plucking the pockets of the businessman". Let
people make a profit from it was his thought; if they can't they should
fold up. He added that those businesses subsidized by the government
probably should not be operating at all.
He suggested Council members and Planning Conunission members read "Planning
for Freedom - the Road to Serfdom", by Nobel prize winner Frederick Hydeck.
He concluded it is inunoral and illegal to pluck the pockets of the citizens
and that, if there are not enough people to warrant a business, it should
not exist.
Bruce H. Anderson, Chairman of the Metro Area Transportation Study Group
on transportation alternatives, presented an addendum to that conunittee's
report and sununarized that, to devise an efficient syst~m for the future,
it is necessary to revise concerns as to how to support that system. The
concerns have to be broad based, having those persons using the system pay
for it and exploring all means of making that occur. The transportation
study group supports that concept. It is necessary, too, to plan for the
future, looking at reasonable possibilities of the direction that is being
taken resource-wise. Decisions should be re-examined periodically. A
plan should be adopted that will match the 1990 plan. Additionally, if
alternative means of fuel are found, those should be plugged back into
the system. The Transportation Study group supports No. 3 and parts of No.
5, said Mr. Anderson. They ask for the implementation of the 1990 Plan.
"If you make it easy for people to flee the urban area, you will not be e
implementing the 1990 Plan through transportation planning," he concluded.
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Scott Lieuallen, 952 W. Broadway, Eugene, referred to four elements
stressed in the 1990 Plan: Clean environment, intact residential
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districts, compact growth form and economic vitality. It would seem that,
to accomplish those, it would take government policy and much public support.
e One goal under growth, he said, is that a city has a right to adopt policies
to direct and control the city's growth which speaks to the notion of
compact growth form. No one element is necessarily tied to another one
but together the items can make a compact city vital. Public policy
would direct that kind of growth, and public support would mean high
ridership - but that depends on public support, he concluded.
George Boehnke, 3120 Agate, felt that the Citizens Advisory Committee
should have been asked to give public testimony in the same manner as Mr.
Herbert from the transit district. He then said that much more research
should be done before predicting there would be any possibility of reaching
30% transit. There should also be a dollar and cents evaluation of how
much it will cost and where the money will come from. "Don't say we wi 11
study it later", he added.
(I-B-4 ) Bob Quinney, Attorney, representing the New Car Dealers Association,
noted those businessmen have a financial interest and an interest as
businessmen that pay a large portion of transit district costs with payroll
taxes. The auto dealers believe the auto has proven to give the best
service for the best mobility. The need to provide more mass transit should
be carefully studied first without plunging in simply because federal funds
are available that might otherwise be lost. He wondered too how citizens will
be encouraged to use the bus. New car dealers endorse a concept somewhere
between 0 and 1. They recognize some transit is needed, but mobility will
be reduced for those dependent on a car for their livelihood. He added the
bus is not a good alternative - slow and inefficient. He concluded that
e there are arguments against the auto but, through legislation, mileage is
being improved. 10% transit is much more realistic for Eugene, he finally
said (noting Boston has 9.2% and San Francisco has 4.2%).
(I-B-5) John Silvermoon, Friendly Area Neighbors, stated the executive committee
of that organization favors alternative 3 and considers 30% mass transit
to be an absolute minimum goal. They are interested in balanced growth and
land use and feel that more balanced land use alternatives should be
developed. They also would suggest a 15% bicycle and 10% pedestrian modal
split as minimums to be included in the alternative adopted. They feel there
has not been adequate time for public scrutiny and discussion of the
alternatives and suggest additional public hearings.
Phil Isensee, 1685 Long Island Drive, Willakenzie Neighborhood Association,
said that group adopted a statement urging that the primary mode of
intra-urban travel will continue to be the automobile, that a desirable
goal is increased mobility for those who rely on public transit, that land
use planning is an effective means of achieving a transportation goal, and
that an effort to assist some balanced land use should be effective in reducing
the total transportation needs and is a ~esirable goal for the community.
They urge the adoption of a plan incorporating alternative 1 with additional
emphasis to balanced land use as in No.5; and they suggest review at no
more than 5-year intervals.
(II-A-l) Tom Chambliss, 1510 Mill, West University Neighborhood, stated that group
- believes the primary purpose of planning efforts must be to provide safe and
attractive living environments for citizens. A balanced service must be
developed giving reasonable mobility without endangering liveability. They
support further study of 3 and 5. That was adopted unanimously by what is
a mixed group in that area. They feel that, while 30% transit can reduce
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dependence on cars, pedestrian and bike planning must be included in
planning for the future.
Tom Hubka, 1961 Agate, member of the Transportation Committee for the e
Fairmount Neighborhood, spoke about the relationship between the goals
of the 1990 Plan and transportation alternatives. The group feels it
would be well to adopt a policy regarding transportation objectives as
intending to refine the 1990 Plan. He referred to the plan and statements
that goals include the need for balanced transportation, that public
policies should be directed toward limiting passenger auto use while
developing alternative modes, the need for mass transit and decreasing
the adverse effects of the auto. He said the goals in the 1990 Plan are
intended to be used to make policies. In looking at alternative 0, it
is a statistical base and some sort of base is necessary; but whether it
should be used seems highly suspect. L-COG came out against alternative
0, he said.
He wondered if the Council and Planning Commission felt the goals of
the 1990 Plan should be adhered to and if they find alternative 0 or 1
as abiding by those goals.
Randy Cuddeback, 2205 Lorane Highway, noted the testimony he has heard so
far has been concerned with decreasing auto transportation and creating
a better environment; these points are addressed in the transportation
alternatives document. Documentation shows there is little difference
between alternatives as far as projected pollution in the year 2000. In
terms of noise, there is little difference as well. In fact the
transportation study states buses might cause more noise than the auto. e
A problem as he sees it would be that, with a labor intensive system
such as mass transit provides, what would happen in times of labor strikes.
Also, "how do you force people to use mass transit", he concluded.
Bill Seavey, 1742 Ferry, felt as many alternatives as possible should be
considered. Once enacted, it is necessary to educate the public in terms
of how they will have to adapt. Government should not only plan but inform.
He noted he does not drive at all any more, biking and walking a lot; and
to him it is quite an exciting experience.
Stewart Barr, Crow, taxpayer in Eugene, pointed out the lack of encouragement
for people going into business anymore. It does not seem to be worth the
hassle to many people who cannot get a legitimate return on their dollar
after taxes. He finds it tough to explain to his children that economics
means "you should have the money before you go out and buy something".
He noted he cannot pass on the increases to his customers, as his prices
are fixed by price controls. When the whole society drops out because they
cannot stand the increases, he concluded, "you will have no one to pay for
anything".
Larry Offan, 1070 Snell, Oregon League of Business and Property Owners,
felt that, if there is too much dependence on bikes and walking,
neighborhood stores would become monopolies and would not have to have
reasonable prices. He added too that if businesses that serve a national
market (such as lumber companies) are lost - due to taxes being too high - e
the backbone of the community will be lost. Reduced mobility will drag
the economy down, he feels. Clean air is a concern but continued
ecological preservation is expensive. Citizens cannot accept any
alternatives at the expense of the free enterprise economy. Great
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strides are being made in the area of technological innovation. Passage
e of any alternative would go far beyond the intended scope of merely
accepting guidelines.
Bill Carlton, 1091 West Broadway, supports mass transit and the efforts
so far made in planning studies. He feels it is unfortunate that the
planners to date have not gone deeper into the possibilities that mass
transit will bring. The end product is to serve a person who is walking down
the street. He for one would like to see a referendum. "Maybe we should
just have it out", he said. He concluded that "most of my friends are
people and I am not friendly with very many cars."
B. Procedures for Amendment to 1990 General Plan
Planning COmnUssion at its September 22, 1975, meeting recommended adoption
(II-A-2) of the following procedures relative to the amendment of the 1990 General
Plan: 1. Initiation of amendment by local jurisdiction, review and early
coordination by staffs of other jurisdictions, public hearings conducted
by the initiating jurisdiction, and optional establishment, by local
jurisdictions, of additional procedures for citizen participation; 2. If
all three governing bodies accept the identical amendment, the LCOG Board
would ratify the amendment, with no further action required; 3. With consensus
by all three jurisdictions on the identical amendment, the initiating jurisdiction
would have the authority to adopt, amendment to become final in 30 days;
4. After action by a local jurisdiction on a proposed amendment, the other
jurisdictions and MAPAC would have 30 days to respond - either by concurrence,
silence or dissent. If no dissent, the amendment would be immediately forwarded
to LCOG for ratification and inclusion in the metropolitan plan. In the
e event of dissent, the following steps would be taken: (a) the objecting party
would notify the body adopting the amendment within 30 days and schedule a
meeting at the planning commission level, governing body level or both,
depending upon circumstances. If the meeting results in resolution, the
amendment would be forwarded to LCOG for ratification; if modifications are
made, the local body would conduct new hearings and refer the modified amendment
to the other jurisdictions and MAPAC; if no resolution, stage 2 would be
implemented. (b) Second Stage. Refer to LCOG Board for resolution.
(c) Third Stage. Appeal of LCOG decision by any local jurisdiction or MAPAC.
The appeal would be made to the LCDC, appellant being required to demonstrate
that the LCOG decision violated state goals and guidelines. The appeal would
have to be submitted within 60 days following LCOG Board action.
Public hearing was held, with no testimony presented.
Resolution No. 2458 - Authorizing procedures for amendment to 1990
General Plan was read by number and title.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to adopt the resolution.
Mr. Bradley wondered what action Springfield and Lane County were considering.
Planning Director noted that the County is considering similar amendment
procedures, and he understands that Springfield is generally in agreement
as well.
.e Mr. Bradley suggested that, if the amendment procedures are not adopted by
either Springfield or Lane County, the matter should be brought back to Council.
Mayor Anderson felt it was the intent of the commissioners and the city of
Springfield to have unanimity on procedures, that it would automatically be
brought back if that did not occur.
Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously.
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C. Revocation of Public Solicitations Permit - Children of God, 2960 Edison
The Charitable Solicitations Commission, on October 31, 1975, voted to
suspend the permit of the above organization due to complaints that they e
were soliciting without a permit, using too much force and causing
traffic hazards.
Public hearing was held with no testimony presented.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to revoke the permit. Motion
carried, all Council members present voting aye except Mr. Bradley
abstaining.
D. Rezoning to H-Historic District
1. County Clerk's Building in Lane County Fairgrounds, south of Pioneer
Museum - Now PL - Public Land (Z 75-12)
2. Shelton-McMurphy House on southern side of Skinner Butte (303 Willamette
Street) - Now M-2 Light industrial (Z 75-13)
3. Peters-Liston Wintermeier House at southeast corner of 16th and Lincoln -
Now R-l Single-Family Residential (Z 75-14)
Bill Sugaya, planner, showed slides of the three sites, indicating they have
all been determined to be of historic value by the Historic Review Board, who
has developed a priority list of historic structures to be considered by the
City Council and Planning Commission.
No ex parte contact or other reasons for conflict of interest were declared e
by Council members.
Public hearing was held with no testimony presented.
Co unci 1 Bi 11 No. 957 - Rezoning to H-Historic District County
Clerk's Building at Lane County Fairgrounds,
south of Pioneer Museum (Z 75-12) was read by council bill number and
title only, there being no council members present requesting that it
be read in full.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that findings supporting the
rezoning as set out in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of
October 13, 1975, be adopted by reference thereto; 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.
Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by
council bill number only.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and
given final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present
voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17473.
Counci 1 Bi 11 No. 958 - Rezoning to H-Historic District Shelton-McMurphy
House on southern side of Skinner Butte (303
Willamette Street) (Z 75-13) was read by council bill number and
title only, there being no council members present requesting that -.,
it be read in full.
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Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that findings supporting
the rezoning as set out in Planning Commission staff notes and
e minutes of October 13, 1975, be adopted by reference thereto;
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. Motion carried unanimously and the bill
was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved
and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present
voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17474.
Council Bill No. 959 - Rezoning to H-Historic District Peters-Liston-
Wintermeier House at southeast corner of 16th
and Lincoln (2 75-14) was read by council bill number and title only,
there being no council members present requesting that it.be read in
full.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that findings supporting the
rezoning as set out in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of
October 13,. 1975, be adopted by reference thereto; 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. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was' read the second
time by council bill number only.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and
e given final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present
voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17475.
II - It,ems acted upon with one motion after discussion of individual items if
requested. Previously discussed in committee on November 19, 1975 (Present:
Mayor Anderson; Council members Murray, Beal, Williams, Bradley, Hamel
(arrived later), Haws and Shirey). Minutes of that meeting appear below
in italics.
A. National League of Cities, Convention Delegate - Mayor Anderson advised he
would not'be able to attend the League, convention in December to which he
had been named El1gene'deiegate, with Mr. Bradley as alternate.
Mr ~ 'Murray moved seconded bl} Mrs. Beal to' des.ignate Mr. Bradley as Comm
, NLC 'convention delegate. MOtion carried ,unanimously. - approve
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B. Community Schools Policy Statement - Manager explained the statement (previously
distributed to Council) is a condensed version of a longer document which was
a guidelines manual used by staffs and cornndttees involved in joint school-city
activities. It is suggested that the statement be officially adopted or revised
. as Council sees fit and the School District be notified of any action taken so that
. they might take action as well.
Mr. Bradley, Council representative to the cornndttee, suggested changing the
last paragraph of the proposed statement to include the phrase "and the City
Manager of Eugene." Manager suggested altering that 'change slightly to read
e "in cooperation with". The sentence would then read: "Implementation of
decisions by these two bodies will be carried outbl} the Superintendent of
School District 4-J in cooperation with the City Manager of Eugene".
Mr. Hamel entered the meeting.
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Mr. Pompel of the Parks Department quoted School District 4-J Superintendent
Payzant, saying "it is hard to sail a ship with two captains." Mr. Payzant
had felt it would be best for one body to be responsible for administration
with direction given by the other. Mr. Pompel stated there was even a school
district recommendation that the ultimate decision-making body for policy -
formulation be the School Board, with consent of the City of Eugene. The
advisory committee felt that approach weakened the City's position and suggested
it read, " the School Board and the City of Eugenfi". It would then give
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both agencies equal strength in deciding what the programs would be, leaving
the administration to the school district. Mr. Bradley felt, however, that,
since the Council has no authority over the School District, the wording should
be changed as suggested above. Mr. Williams' only concern would be that, if
Council is dissatisfied with some segment of the program, they would know who
to look to if administered by only one body. Mrs. Shirey, on the other hand,
felt that the City Manager should be included as it would be a good link if the
Council needed to touch base on any issue involved with the program.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the School District 4-J
and City of Eugene Policy Statement on Community Schools with one change COlPm
as noted. Motion carried unanimously. approve
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O. Recommendation of Housing and Community Development Corrunission on Revenue Sharing
for Rehabilitation Hardship Fund
On October 2 the HCDC recommended money be allocated to aid special hardship
, cases for tenants affected by rehabilitation. As Mrs. Niven explained, one real
,problem existing with respect to urban renewal has been that programs for
community benefit have often decreased the supply of housing for those with
limited incomes. In setting the rehabilitation program in motion, there was
concern about falling into this same trap again. In that regard, it was
suggested that, in the instance of renters who by virtue of rehabilitation e
have a portion of their rent increased to a point where it becomes more than
, 35% of their income, the City might pick up the difference for two years while
helping to get those affected on a proper list for obtaining some sort of
subsidized housing. If the amount of rent should ~ncrease but in an amount
less than 35%, the Corrunission proposes that nothing be done. The program would
stipulate, too, that the investor sets limits on the amount of rent increase.
Mr. Bradley wondered about source of revenue for the program. Mrs. Niven
explained it would come from the $150,000 set aside from revenue sharing for
housing assistance. This is the first proposed use of that money and only
$25,000 is being requested.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to accept the recommendation of Comm
the Housing and Community Development Corrunission to use revenue sharing approve
funds for rehabilitation hardship cases. Motion carried unanimOusly. 11-19-75
D.Petition - Sanitary Sewer to Serve Carlile Estates Subdivision - The property
to be assessed is totally within the subdivision. Therefore, there is 100%
support for the petition.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to accept the petition. Motion Corom
carried unanimously. approve
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E. Lane County Alley and Easement Vacation (AV 74-4) - Memo of November 10 from
the Planning Department and a November 3 letter from the County have been
distributed to Council members. The proposed ordinance was read the first
e time at an earlier Council meeting and was held pending State and County
agreement. That agreement has now been reached.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to place the matter on the Comm
November 24 Council agenda for final passage. Motion carried 11-19-75
un,inimously. approve
F. Proposed Bills to Remove Central Lane Planning Council and Civil Defense
commission References from City Code - Sections 2.070 and 2.090
Manager explained these changes are being proposed as the two bodies in
question no longer exist. Mr. Williams wondered if it was necessary to add
an emergency clause to housekeeping measures, and City Attorney Stan U>ng
said it was not; it has been more a matter of tradition.
It was understood a public hearing will be held November 24 on the two Comm
code changes in question. 11-19-75
approve
G. Vacation of easement between Central and Spring Boulevards (City) (EV 75-5) -
Call hearing for January 12, 1976
H. Council Minutes July 28 and August 11, 1975, as circulated
1. Committee to Refine Neighborhood Organization Policy - Mr. Murray referred to
the Community Goals and Policies, Policy No. 6, which suggests refinement of Comm
the Neighborhood Organization Policy to better define the relationship of 11-19-75
neighborhoods to the City. He requested placing on the Committee-of-the-Whole affirm
e agenda the consideration of appointment of a co~ttee to begin the process.
Mr. Cuddeback, 4125 Highway 99 S, was not certain what scheduling discussion of
implementation of the Neighborhood Organization Policy meant. Mr. Murray responded
a proposal would be forthcoming and to conduct any discussion of the matter at
this point is unappropriate since Council does not yet know what it is all about.
J. Scheduling of Budget Co~ttee Meetings and the Budget Process - Memo has
previously been distributed to Council members suggesting December 4 and 9 as
Budget Committee meeting dates and outlining the budget processes ~nd deadlines.
The budget election would be June 29, the late date required by rules established
by tpeCounty Elections Department who requires a certain amount of time for
preparation. .
It was understood the schedule would be placed on the consent calendar Comm
for the November 24 Council meeting for approval. 11-19-75
affirm
Mr. George Boehnke, 3120 Agate, stated the business community would like to
have the budget calendar and budget process reproduced in the newspaper, even
if it requires that they purchase ad space. Manager announced the first budget
meeting will be December 4, the second meeting to be held on December 9.
K. Committee to Consider Youth Co~ssion - Mayor Anderson expressed interest in
having some direction on how to proceed. Mr. Murray stated there has been
much work done on youth services and rights and a broadly based approach has
e been taken which is to include policymakers such as the City Council, youth
people who are active and interested, and representatives of youth. service
agencies on any cOnmUttee considering a formal youth comrndssion or advocacy
group.
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Mr. Williams said he wondered if this type of group would be an appropriate one
to come under the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Council. If that council
is responsible for providing an overview, possibly some structural changes would
need to be made. e
Mr. Murray explained that, at the time the Human Rights Council was proposed
and guidelines set out, it did not specify there would be a youth rights
commission. Rather, it mentioned a youth advocacy group. That type of wording
keeps the options open. Mr. Bradley, as well as Mr. Murray, indicated interest Comm
in serving on any committee studying the formation of a youth rights group. 11-19-75
affirm
L. Field Burning Program - Mayor Anderson stated it'has become evident to those
concerned about the problems created from field burning that the program is
going too slowly. Before the Trade and Economic Committee November 18, the
field burning committee made a presentation indicating the budget for that
committee will be down approximately one-third this year since only 181,000
acres were burned as against the predicted 234,000. A presentation will be
made before the Emergency Board November 20 to hopefully secure Emergency
Board funds. It is evident, said Mayor Anderson, that technical expertise
as well as financial support will be needed to meet the challenges ahead.
In that regard, he has spoken with field burning lobbyist Maradel Gale
. and a meeting will be held December 4 at 7: 30 p.m. ,.at the Eugene Hospi tal Comm
and "Clinic. 11-19-75
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,It was noted that the Budget Committee also will be meeting on that night.
M. Street Trees Committee Report - Mrs. Shirey reported it is the feeling of the
committee and staff that, due to the tremendous volume of work to be done, a -
concentrated effort is needed to draft the street trees ordinance, with
meetings hopefully to be held at least once a week. The feeling was that Comm
perhaps a citizens committee should be appointed to assist. 11.;..19-75
.- file
N. League of Oregon Cities Convention .Report - Mr. Haws reported that the November
16-18 League convention program was excellent, both as to speakers and
workshops. Mayor Anderson commented it was the best we convention he has Comm
ever attended. If Council would concur, he would send a letter to Don Jones 11-19-75
at the League expressing the feelings of the Eugene delegation as to the file
excellence of the convention. Mayor Anderson also noted that Eugene received
O. a traffic safety award for cities in its population bracket. Mr. Haws
commended the two Eugene speakers at the convention - Betty Niven and Gary Comm
Chenkin. Manager commended Councilman Williams for serving with great 11-19-75
distinction as League President in introducing speakers and handling the file
sessions. He explained too that there were four 'items of major concern
discussed at the convention, with revimuesharing heading, the List.
There was discussion also regarding the LcDC,'with the League Resolutions
Committee and Board deciding it shouid be supported but reformed in
various ways. In addition, there was deep concern regardi ng labor,
relations and regarding community growth control.
Comm
p. Freedom Train Arrival - Manager announced the Freedom Train arrived in 11-19-75
the Eugene-Springfield area on time and he encouraged all to attend, noting file!
the appropriate opening ceremonies were held "this morning".
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Q. Consideration of New Developments Using Undeveloped Streets - Manager_9dvised
.that Council has toured a problem area in the South Hills as referred to by Mrs.
Shirey, though she was not able to be present for the tour. Ideas are being
discussed with her, and at this time only a status report can be given on
e various possible approaches being considered.
Mrs. Shirey noted it is a difficult problem and one that is inherent in the
hills around Eugene.
Manager referred to one type of situation where lots now being developed simply
have a driveway access to a road other than the one on which they front.
Possibly in those instances, on an undeveloped street, some way could be
determined to provide that those property owners pay for a share of any street
beyond the frontage of the driveway opening. Mrs. Shirey felt, though, that
the problem arises before that point, or when the land is subdivided. Some
of the streets the lots touch will never be developed and when subdivided in that
manner some sort of travel use should be guaranteed. If the street is non-existent,
there should be some provision for use by possibly running a driveway through.
Mrs. Beal clarified that the desire was to avoid undeveloped streets
remaining while building permits are being issued for land which should
be using those streets. She suggested the possibility of withholding
building permit issuance until the street touching the lo~ for which the permit
is issued has an all wet weather surface. Another alternative might be to
spread the cost of developing a street, even at a later date, among all lots
affected. Mrs. Shirey explained that would work in some cases but some
streets will never be developed. Subdivision can occur one year, lands can
be sold, and a new owner, in good faith, applies for a building permit.
- It was understood a status report would be brought back on the Corom
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Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to approve, affirm and file as noted Items
A through Q. Rollcall vote. Motion carried unanimously.
III - Ordinances
Council Bill No. 685 - Vacating alleys and easements in block between 6th and
7th, Oak and Pearl, and easements in block between 7th
and 8th, Oak and Pearl (Lane County) was read the first time by council bill
number and title only, there being no council members present requesting that it
be read in full.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by
council bill number only, with unanlmous consent of the Council, and that enactment
be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the
second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final
passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present voting aye, the bill was
declared passed and numbered 17476.
Council Bill No. 960 - Amending City Code re: Deletion of Civil Defense Board was
- read the first time by council bill number and title only,
there being no council members present requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second time by
council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment
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be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the
second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given e
.final.p~ssage. Rollcall vote. All Council members present voting aye, the
bill was dec1ared passed and numbered 17477.
Council Bill No. 961 - Calling hearing January 12, 1976, re: Vacation of easement
between Central, and Spring Boulevards (City) (EV 75-5)
was read the first time by council bill number and ti tIe only, there being no
council members present requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be read the second ti~e by
council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment
be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the
second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final
passage. Rollcall vote. All Council members present voting aye, the bill was
declared passed and numbered 17478.
Council Bill No. 962 - Amending Code re: Human Rights Council - Minorities
Commission, Aging Commission, Handicapped Commission,
Women's Commission was read the first time by council bill number and title only,
there being no council members present requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Bradley wondered if there wasn't some way that the present Human Rights Commission
could have been strengthened to make it more compatible to the rights of women. --
Though he is voting for the new ordinance, he is disturbed that more effort was
not directed toward preserving the present commission; he feels action may have
been taken hastily due to pressures put on the Council. Mr. Murray pointed out
that members of the present Commission served on the Women's Task Force Committee
and were a part of the proposal-making process. There have therefore been
opportunities for input by both the committee members and others regarding preservation
of the present Commission.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller 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. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the
second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the bill be approved and given final
passage. Rollcall vote. All Council members present voting aye, the bill was
declared passed and numbered 17479.
IV - Resolutions
Resolution No. 2463 - Authorizing payment of bills and claims for period
November 10 through 24, 1975.
Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to adopt the resolution. R911call vote.
Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye.
Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. e
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