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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/1978 Meeting ----- ~ .- M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL June 21, 1978 - Adjourned meeting from June 14, 1978, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 12:15 p.m., June 21, 1978, King's Table, Oakway Mall, with the following Councilors present: D. W. Hamel, Tom Williams, Eric Haws, Jack Delay, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, and Betty Smith. Councilor Ray Bradley was absent. I. Items from Mayor and Council A. Adoption of T-2000 Plan--Mayor Keller said the final adoption of the plan is something that Council should be very proud of, and expressed pride in Council's favorable action. He especially commended Jim Farah, Dave Reinhard, and Ollie Sno~den for the super job they had done in assisting ing Council. He thanked staff very much for their support in responding to Council's concerns and questions in a very appropriate manner during the lengthy adoption process. B. City Manager's Absence--City Manager will be out of town Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23. Assistant City Manager will be in charge. C. Endorsement of City Budget--Manager announced endorsement by the Eugene area Chamber of Commerce at its most recent Board meeting. e D. Special Budget Committee Meeting--Manager noted that if the City budget were not approved June 27, a special Budget and Council meeting would be scheduled Thursday, June 29, 1978, 7:30 p.m., McNutt Room, to prepare for an August 8 election. E. ESP-Westmoreland Park Project--Manager noted distribution of a memo regarding same, answering some of Mr. Lieuallen's concerns. F. Introduction of New Intern in City Manager's Office--Fred Minardi, University of Oregon student in CSPA, was introduced as new intern. II. Affirmative Action Report--Memo and report distributed. Vicki Simmons, Employment Development Specialist, said the report had been divided into two parts: Volume I--The Affirmative Action Report; and Volume II the Human Rights Report. Volume I was prepared by the Personnel Department and analyzed the City's statistical progress towards 1981 and long-range employment goals. It indicated the City made modest gains in opportunities for females, handicapped/disabled individuals, aged, and youth during the reporting year. Comparing Eugene's progress in employee affirmative action regarding income gap, Eugene female actual salaries were 73.3 percent of the male actual salaries, versus the national figure of 57 percent. Eugene minorities were 88.4 percent - 6/21/78--1 'tiff:! . . of the white actual salaries versus a national figure of 50 percent. In comparison with other municipalities, the report indicated Eugene has made better progress than many other cities in the state. She noted - the City had reached 88 percent of its 1981 goals. Betsy Merck, Human Rights Specialist, said Volume II of the report detailed an overview of the Human Rights staff activities which included supportive equal opportunity programs, actions relating to complaints, contract compliance, affirmative action efforts, special training efforts, and educational programs. Also reported were projects funded by the City including curb cuts, rent subsidies, home repairs, fire prevention program, summer youth program, handicapped parking stalls, and specialized recrea- tional programs. She said it was anticipated that next year there may be more activities and programs on a departmental basis since some may have been overlooked in this first effort. The report should be referred to the Human Rights Commissions for their reactions, analysis, and recom- mendations back to Council in early September. Mr. Williams requested cost analysis as to preparation of this report. Manager noted in certain instances, i.e., Affirmative Action and EEO, reports are required by the Federal government. Assistant Manager said the City had a basic reporting program, with attendant costs. He noted this was one of the reports requested by Council. Mr. Delay felt it senseless to single out one single report for a cost analysis noting that, in itself, would cost money. He said perhaps the entire reporting process of the City should be analyzed. He suggested the request by Mr. Williams was an indirect criticism of a human rights e program and not a direct concern for cost of this particular report. Mr. Lieuallen felt reports were needed for accountability in any good system of City government. He noted the process of review by the Human Rights Commissions would be done on a volunteer basis. He suggested perhaps a cost analysis could be done during this process, with Human Rights staff keeping track of the time spent in meetings talking about the Affirmative Action Report and tracking the cost of producing reports. He suggested it may not cost that much. However, he agreed perhaps that Council should study the whole reporting process. Mr. Williams felt it reasonable for a City Councilor to request the costs. He said if Council was not concerned about costs, it may find itself faced with a similar issue as Proposition 13. Mayor Keller interpreted Mr. Williams. request as a request for costs about programs in general. He suggested that perhaps staff could provide a trial cost analysis for two or three different programs. He felt that would be very informative for Council and a valid request. - 6/21/78--2 ~O I I ---- ----- # . Mr. Williams said he had no aversion to studying all City paperwork. However, this request was directed exactly as to how much the Affirmative Action Report cost, and associated handling costs. He suggested the e evidence resulting might show some reporting cost methods might need to be revamped. In response to a question from Mr. Lieuallen, Mr. Williams questioned why three or four reports were needed, when the study of one could produce some results that may show the need to study it more. Mr. Lieuallen said he felt this mayor may not be the appropriate one to s tu dy . Mr. 'Williams reiterated he was asking staff for costs on this particular one. Mr. Delay said his response was not simply the fact that Councilor Williams had asked for costs of this Affirmative Action Report that brought his response, but the fact that he referred to it as being a questionable and debatable kind of procedure. He wanted to find out what Mr. Williams' real concern was. He wondered if Mr. Williams' concern was really with the costs of government. Mr. Williams again requested some approximate cost of the Affirmative Action Report so Council could assess whether or not it had received a good return on its money. Manager said staff could respond from two weeks to a month. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to refer the Affirmative Action Report ~o the Human Rights Council for review. Motion carried unanimously. e III. Authorizing Acquisition and Condemnation of Right-of-Way for Bike/ Pedestrian Paths: Marshall Avenue and Riverview/Augusta Street Manager said the requests were part of the Master Bikeway Plan in the city and had been approved by the neighborhood associations as well as the Planning and Public Works staffs. The projects are to be funded by Community Development funds. In response to a question from Mr. Haws, Don Allen, Director of Public Works, said both were included in the City's Master Bike Plan. Presently the Marshall Avenue path is constructed on the east up to Taney Street. The intent is to terminate the project at Echo Hollow. The bike path constructed will be ten-feet wide along the existing 16-foot right-of-way. Mayor Keller expressed concern with the bike paths being located in backyards, rather than on the streets, with the property owners building fences to screen off the bike paths. Mr. Allen said there was no way the City could keep property owners from screening their properties. He sa i d there was always the possibility of vandalism, nuisance, etc., resulting in property owners separating their property. 'Property owners can build fences right to property lines. . e 6/21/78--3 ~Sl I ~ I I Res. No. 2937--Authorizing the institution of proceedings in eminent - domain for the acquisition of right-of-way for a bike and pedestrian path between Taney Street and Echo Hollow Road along the Marshall Avenue Floodway was read by number . and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Haws abstaining. Res. No. 2938--Authorizing the instituton of proceedings in eminent domain for the acquisition of right-of-way for a bike and pedestrian path between Riverview Street and Augusta Street to the north of 26th Avenue East was read by number and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Haws abstaining. IV. Public Hearing re: Water Withdrawals Jim Saul, planner, said both pieces of property have been annexed by order of the Boundary Commission and he was available to answer questions. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. C.B. 1700--Authorizing withdrawal from Oakway Water District property located north and south of Holly and west of Gilham (Charles/ Prociw)(A/Z 77-14) CEU 78-29, was read by number and title, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that the bill be read the e 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. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18211. C.B. 1701--Authorizing withdrawal from Junction City Water Control District area north of Jessen Drive and west of Highway 99N (Blackstone) (A/Z 77-10) CEU 78-30, was read by number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, 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. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18212. 6/21/78--4 e ~~ I . , V. Calling Public Hearings Re: Water Withdrawals Res. No. 2934--Calling public hearing July 5, 1978, re: Withdrawal from e Oakway Water District property located both sides of Arcadia Drive north of Harlow Road (Tronrud, O'Dennell et al)(A/Z 77-11), was read by number and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 2935--Calling public hearing July 5~ 1978, re: Withdrawal from Oakway Water District property located between Calvin Street and Arcadia Drive north of Harlow Road (Nelson/Gent) (A/Z 78-1), was read by number and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. VI. Improvement Petitions Mr. Delay expressed concern regarding Resolutions 2939 and 2940, in that the City perhaps could not afford to do their part in improvement. He wondered if this was an exceptional case, or whether Council would be facing more of the same kinds of requests. Assistant Manager responded that these are different circumstances since the City is the abutting property owner and the developer will be required to put in a twenty-four foot improvement with curb on one side. Mr. Allen said that the request for the project had come after this year's budget process, thus the reason it had not been included in this year's budget. He said this would be a - low-priority item for the City, as the subdivision will be provided services by the developer. It may be five or ten years before the City completes its portion. Mr. Delay then wondered if the portion the City is responsible to develop and will not be developing is going to be used. Mr. Allen used a map to explain the project to Mr. Delay. Mr. Delay then said the concerns of the general capital plight the City will be finding itself in to accommodate growth and the potential air-quality problems had been answered by Mr. Allen. He was convinced that this was a unique situation. Res. No. 2939--Authorizing initiating process for street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer construction with Pebble Springs Subdivision (1535), was read by number and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 2940--Authorizing initiating process for street paving, sanitary sewer and storm sewer construction within Flatbush Subdivision and within 160 feet of the west plat boundary; and sanitary sewer in Terry Street from 1300 feet south of Royal Avenue to Royal Avenue (1562), was read by number and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. - Motion carried unanimously. 6/21/78--5 ~53 I .. ., Res. No. 2941--Authorizing initiating process for street paving, storm sewer, and sidewalk construction in 25th Avenue from 450 feet east of Cleveland Street to 800 feet east of Cleveland Street (1173), was read by number and title. - Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. VI I. Approval of Minutes Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to approve Council minutes of June 7 and 14, 1978; Special Meeting June 14, 1978; and amended minutes of April 10, 1978. Ms. Smith noted she had not been in attendance at the Executive Session held June 14, 1978. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. VIII. Public Hearings Scheduled June 26, 1978 A. Revisions in Fire Code B. Appeal from Hearings Official Approval (Fairway Loop)(PD 78-7) C. Minor Partition Appeal (Atwood)(M 78-39) D. Annual City Budget for 1978-79; Federal and State Revenue Sharing Budgets C. Public Works Bid Awards Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to June 26, 1978. e c~r)~ City Manager CTH:DT:jm/CM8a2 6/21/78--6 e ~5'+