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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/1979 Meeting - M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL -;n.pri 12"5; 1979 Adjourned meeting from April 23, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller, April 25, 1979, Council Chamber, 11:45 a.m., with the following Councilors present: Betty Smith, Eric Haws, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. Councilors D.W. Hamel and Jack Delay were absent. I. Items from Mayor and Council A. Request for Auditing Firm Cost Estimate Comparison--Mr. Obie recalled the rather exhausting process of changing to a new auditing firm last year. He asked staff to prepare figures showing a cost comparison of City Auditor's estimates compared to the City's final figures. He would like to see this comparison shown with the previous year's figures. - B. Transfer of Jail to County--Manager introduced the issue of the City's selling its jail half-ownership to the County. The County is in the process of remodeling the jail. The bids must be acted upon in a day or two, he said. Under the current agreement, the County must receive the City's approval. It is a double taxation because the Eugene citizen contributes both to the City's half and to the County's half. After four years, the City and the County have agreed to turn over entire ownership of the jail to the County. A memo from the City Attorney and a draft letter to the County were distributed. Mr. Long explained the agreement that will be presented to the County as well. He noted that the last time this issue was before the Council, the County asked them to consent to remodeling and paying half the cost of that remodeling or arbitrate the question. The City felt that the County should assume ownership and house City prisoners at reasonable rates. Mr. Long recommended to the Council a form of agreement that has been considered at City and County staff level and will go to the County Commissioners on April 25, 1979. It involves a cash purchase by the County taking into account some participation on the City's part of remodeling. At a minimum the City would receive $74,417 not later than October 1, 1979. Because valuation of the jail was difficult, they agreed on the City's share being valued at $130,000. Subtracting the "share" of the remodeling they arrived at a figure of $74,417. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by tk. Lieuallen, that the Council approve the contract in concept and authorize City Manager to sign appropriate forms of the contract. The motion passed unanimously. e 4/25/79--1 242- C. Balloting and Scheduling Interview Dates for Appointments to Community Development Committee and Citizens Involvement Committee 1. ~ommunity Development Committee--Ballots were cast by Councilors. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to interview Stephanie Slayton, Douglas Fish, and David Mandelblatt, for the vacancy on the Community Development Committee. The motion passed unanimously. e 2. Citizens Involvement Committee--Ballots were cast by Councilors. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that Mary Hudzikiewicz, Darcy Marentette, Daniel Anderson, Gerald Lindhorst, Jeannie Walton, Denyse McGriff, and Sharry Manning be interviewed for the three vacanies on the Citizens Involvement Committee. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Haws requested staff response as to how Mr. Hamel could be on leave of absence and still vote. It was the consensus of the Councilors that they meet at 5:00 p.m., McNutt Room, April 30, 1979, to interview the candidates. D. Meetings Schedule. 1. Budget Committee: April 25,1979,7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Public Hearing. 2. Budget Committee: April 30, 1979, 7:30 p.m., McNutt Room, Workshop ~ on Revenue Problems and real estate transfer tax. 3. Double Taxation Study Committee: May 1, 1979, noon, Conference Room A, Public Service Building. E. Meeting Rescheduled. The Thursday, April 26th, noon meeting of the Legislative Subcommittee will not meet. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 2,10:45 a.m., McNutt Room. F. KBDF--KZEL Invite Interviews--If the Councilors would like to give interviews, they may either directly contact the stations or let City Manager's office know. G. MATe Meeting, May 17, 1979--Gretchen Miller will be out of town, so a substitute is needed to represent Council. H. Handicapped ~ommission--Resignation of Al Stockstad was accepted. Next week there will be a report on the Commissions and suggestions for replacements. I. Field Burning--Manager reported HB 472 will probably be in committee for another ten days. He urged Councilors to continue their efforts and contacts with State Legislators. ~ 4/25/79--2 L~ II. Routine Items for Council Approval e A. Council Minutes April 18. 1979. Ms. Smith moved, seconded Mr. Lieuallen, to approve Council minutes as noted. Motion carried unanimously. R. Legislative Subcommittee Minutes April 19, 1979. Regarding S8 361, Mr. Haws suggested that at the last Legislative Subcommittee meeting the members agreed to the concept of free speech in shopping centers. A memorandum regarding the bill prepared by Stan Long, City Attorney, was distributed. Mr. Long said the memo- randum was for Council consideration of some concerns regarding the bill. Ms. Smith and Mr. Obie did not wish to amend the minutes, but wished to discuss SB 361 at the next Legislative Subcommittee meeting. Manager said that since the last discussion the issue had intensified. There was a delegation from the Atrium very much concerned with the trespass issue and enforcement regarding trespass. It is a very important issue, he said. - Ms. Smith urged that the Council take no action today. Ms. Miller said she could wait a week and would supply Councilors with a copy of the new California Supreme Court case. In that case, it was ruled that shopping centers are quasi-public places and are protected under the California Freedom of Speech laws. Mr. Obie asked that Pierce Brooks attend the Legislative Subcommitee meeting, May 2, when the bill would be discussed at length. C. Improvement Petitions. Res. No. 3134--Authorizing initiating process for street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer construction to serve Flatbush 2nd Addition; and street paving in Terry Street from Roosevelt Avenue to 300 feet south; and bridge construction over A-3 Channel at Terry Street (1708) was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the resolu- tion. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3135--Authorizing initiating process for street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer within Bock's Addition (1695) was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the resolu- tion. Motion carried unanimously. - 4/25/79--1 L~~ Res. No. 3136--Authorizing initiating process for street paving, sanitary sewer and storm sewer construction within Okita Subdivision; and sanitary sewer construction within 160 feet of the east boundary of Okita Sub- division (1548) was read by number and title. ., e. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the reso- lution. Motion carried unanimously. o. Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations (memo, resolution distributed). Res. No. 3137--Authorizing transfer of Non-Contingency appropriations within a given fund, between progams and/or object groups as read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by 'k. Lieuallen, to adopt the reso- lution. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3138--Authorizing transfer of General Fund Contingency appro- priations for heating system repairs at the Library was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by ~k. L ieuallen, to adopt the reso- lution. Motion carried unanimously. III. Public Hearing: Supplemental Budget (memo and ordinance distributed). Manager explained the transfer of funds was to pay Civic Center bonds servicing and other transfers of funds. Mr. Obie questioned the $12,029 expenditure for "community leisure, materials, and services," under _ Exhibit A. Manager explained that the Room Tax committee had proposals from 60 artists and had selected 10 finalists. The selected artist will prepare work for a location on public property. Mr. Stubbert said that this item was a compliance with local budgetary law. The appropriations and room tax were budgeted in contractual services. Since this is the purchase of an object, a piece of art, it is something that will have to be capitalized and will be purchased through a capital outlay account. This is just transferring money to the appropriate account. Mr. Obie questioned the need to spend the money and wondered if the money could not be channeled to the Civic Center. Mr. Lieuallen said that it was important to expend the money to complete the room tax loop. Mr. Stubbert painted out that Exhibit A was not part of the supplemental budget. It was prepared for Section II-D. C.B. 1879--Adopting the Supplemental Budget; making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; and declaring an emergency was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. 4/25/79--4 e 2..45 , Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, 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 which carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. . Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, except Obie voting no, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18385. IV. Public Hearing: Street Vacation (McClarey)(SV 78-5)(map distributed). Manager noted this vacation concerned Jessen Street vacation, the 16th such vacation the Council has gone through on this street. A public utility and pedestrian-bicycle easement are being retained by the City. The matter has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and was approved unanimously on Janaury 8, 1979. Public Hearing was held with no testimony presented. C.B.1880--Authorizing street vacation located north of Cody Avenue, between Wisconsin and Dakota Streets and retaining a public utility and pedestrian/bicycle easement over the area was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. e Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, 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. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18386. V. Consideration of Business License Fee Increase Request (memo, ordinance distributed). Manager explained the ordinance showed the fee changes and the memorandum explained the changes. There will be $13,000 or $14,000 in additional revenues next year. Business license applications are mailed out at this time of year; and, therefore, it is desirable for Council to act on the matter by its next meeting, May 2. By consensus, a public hearing on this item was scheduled at Council's Wednesday, May 2,1979, meeting at 11:45 a.m., Council Chamber. - 4/25/79--5 2~ VI. ~onsideration of Garbage Rate Increase Request (memo, resolution distributed)., Manager noted the request was for an increase of 6.9 percent in garbage hauling rates. By ne~t year the City and collectors will have a stan- dardized form of presentation of the receipts and costs of the collectors which will be consolidated through a Certified Public Accountant. . Wallace Swanson, member of the Garbage Board, said that the 6.9 percent is actually a 5.6-percent increase on an annual basis. A year from now the Council will be presented with information from the haulers which will show profit increases/decreases. By consensus of the Council, a public hearing on this item was scheduled Monday, May 14, 1979. VII. Lane Council of Governments Housing Opportunity Plan--Linda Oallman. Linda Dallman, Lane Council of Governments, requested Council approve the updated, revised draft of the Areawide Housing Opportunity Plan. Similar plans are being presented to Lane County and Springfield prior to the final approval by L-COG. The Areawide Housing Opportunity Plan (AHOP) is a three-year plan for distribution of assisted housing resources to Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. The Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) is the proposal for providing assistance to low- and moderate-income housing within the city. AHOP is the same as the Housing Dispersal Plan (HOP) dispersing assisted housing resources throughout the city. If AHOP is approved, then the Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will follow that plan. The update is necessary to incorporate new data recently ~ gathered. The local HAP uses the same data, and their goals are consistent with AHOP. There will be more emphasis on solving the housing needs of the handicapped in the new AHOP plan. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by r~r. Lieuallen, to approve the Areawide Housing Opportunity Plan. The motion passed unanimously. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed the meeting was adjourned to May 2, 1979. ~J Charl es T. Henry City Manager (Recorded by Beth Conant) BC:pm/CM23b8 e 4/25/79--6 2.41