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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/1979 Meeting , M I NUT E S ~ - EUGENE CITY COUNCIL June 13, 1979 Adjourned meeting from June 11, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller, June 13, 1979, 12 p.m., Council Chambers, with the following Councilors present: Jack Delay, Betty Smith, Eric Haws, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, Emily Schue, Scott Lieuallen, and D.W. Hamel. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA AJUSTMENTS A. LRAPA Appointment Mayor Keller said that there is an additional appointment to make to the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority, from the Council. Council members are to contact the Mayor, if interested. B. Budget Reports Mr. Obie said that the Minority Committee of the Budget Committee may provide recommendations to the Budget Committee and Council regardless of what happens to the budget at the June 26 election. A statement from the Minority Committee advocates a thorough examination and -- discus$ion of the proposed budget for the upcoming year. The letter concluded that, "Tax relief must be true relief." Letter signed by Obie, Smith, Hamel, Joe Soderberg, Boyd Engelcke, and Jack Pyle. Manager distributed tabulation of operating levy versus Civic Center debt servi ce. C. East Skinner Butte Litigation Manager said that the litigation on the East Skinner Butte area is concluded at the moment, but that any discussion should be done in an executive session following this meeting. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, that the Council hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d) to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation. Motion carried, all Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Hamel voting no. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Council Minutes, May 21, 23, 29, and 30, 1979 Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the Council minutes of May 21, 23, 29, and 30, 1979. Motion carried unanimously. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1979 Page 1 . 332. I , B. Calling Public Hearing July 25, 1979, Re: Easement Vacations--(Maps distributed). - CB 1909--Calling public hearing for July 25, 1979, re: Easement vacation - located approximately 300 feet north of Jessen Drive and east of Elizabeth Street (Hughes) (EV 79-4) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Council member present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18417. CB 1910--Calling public hearing for July 25, 1979, re: Easement vacation located on the east side of Center Way, approximately 500 feet south of Martin Drive (Lyndon Homes, Inc.) (EV 79-5) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Council member present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18418. C. Request For Release of Grant of Right-of-Way Rights Res. No. 3168--Authorizing City Manager to deliver a statutory quit-claim deed to B J Investments, a partnership composed of Birdsall Lee Jones & Ma de Guadelupe Jones of the grant of right-of- way referred to above and shown on attached Exhibits A and B, was read by number and title. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Alley Vacation, West Towne Plaza (AV 79-1) Recommended by Planning Commission March 26, 1979. Vote: Unanimous. (Map distributed). e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1979 Page 2 ~3 I I Mr. Bill French, Planning, said that there is a sanitary sewer line in 11 the easement and that the public utility easement needs to be retained. Public hearing was held, with no testimony presented. Manager said that City requested $3,205 be paid because of a resulting benefit, and they have notified West Towne Associates of the assessment, but have not received money yet; therefore, it was suggested that the bill receive a first reading only until the amount is received. CB 1911--Authorizing alley vacation located east and west between Hayes and Garfield at 9th Place and lOth Avenue was read by number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the first time and brought back to the Council for final reading and passage, upon payment of $3,205. The motion carried unanimously. B. 26, 1979. Vote: Unanimous Public hearing was held, with no testimony presented. CB 1912--Authorizing easement vacation located on the northwest corner of e Breezewood and Todd streets was read by number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full . Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18419. C. 26, 1979, by a 4:2 vote Manager said that, if approved, each one of the abutting property owners will have to pay $200 to $300. Two of the four owners have made deposits, and Mr. French said that Planning Commission's feeling is to improve the easement if it belongs to the city and that, if it - MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1979 Page 3 33'+ , is not going to be improved, it should be dissolved. In answer to Mr. , Haws' question, Manager said that staff should report on the possible financial implications city-wide if the City takes part in the funding . of those improvements. Improvements were not installed at the time that the PUD was approved. Other similar circumstances exist throughout the city and will have to be examined if City assumes responsibility. Planning Commission suggests that Council reconsider City's policy that deals with assessing the abutting property owners. Mr. French said that the Planning Commission's split vote evolved from question of who pays, and the effectiveness of the walkway. The easement allowed direct passage to a nearby school. There is no data on the amount of pedestrian traffic through the area at this time. In response to Mr. Obie's question, Mr. Don Gilman, Public Works, said that the cost to improve the area would be approximately $5,000. Public hearing was opened. Frank Spear, 3973 Cornell Way, abutting property owner, said that a petition has been filed from all four concerned property owners, stating that they are willing to pay for the easement. Steve Hanamura, 2060 Parliament, abutting property owner, addressed the vandalism problem and said that the easement is blocked by a fence at this time. He said that Mr. Abarr should not receive a letter for payment of easement as he is no longer owner. William Streede, 2090 Parliament, abutting property owner, spoke e against opening easement to the public. Public hearing was closed. Mayor Keller asked Manager to explain the cost to the property owners as opposed to the cost to the City. Manager said that it is an expensive project and, if the bill is passed, the payment for fencing must be considered in addition to the paving. He suggested that staff be given two weeks to acquire information on the impact of City's participation. CB 1913--Authorizing easement vacation located between Parliament Street and Cornell Way was read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the first time and brought back to Council for final consideration at a later date. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1979 Page 4 335 . . Mr. Obie asked staff to look at whether there would be any recourse against the original developer. e Motion carried 7:1, Mr. Haws voting no. IV. PAVING PROJECT--SANITARY SEWER ON LASSEN STREET FROM ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD TO HAIG STREET (1739) , Manager said that the project evolved as a result of a dust problem. Mr. Gilman said there are six properties involved in the Highway 126 project not yet completed. Sewers should be in prior to street paving. Res. No. 3169--Authorizing sanitary sewer construction on Lassen Street from Haig Street to Roosevelt Boulevard (1739) was read by number and title. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. V. CONSIDERATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT PROCESS ORDINANCE (Ordinance distributed earlier) CB 1902--Concerning the appointment process for City boards, commissions, and committees; amending sections of the Eugene code, 1971, was read by number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full. e Manager said that a term of office has not yet been established in the ordinance for the CIC and that it has been requested by Councilor Miller. Term will be three years for citizens with first appointments to be staggered, one, two, and three, and positions to be assigned by terms to be reviewed annually. He said that City Attorney can revise that portion of the ordinance before it is passed, and suggested that it be given a first reading only at this time. Mayor Keller concurred with the appointment process that deals with approval by Council on Mayor's appointments. Ms. Miller expressed concern for citizens' indefinite terms of appointment on the Civic Center Commission, Cable/TV Commission, and the Metro Wastewater Management Commission. She feels that terms should be definite and Ms. Smith agreed. Manager said that the ordinance states that Civic Center term will end at completion of construction. Manager will review terms of appointment for CIC, Cable/TV, and Wastewater Commission, and report back to Council. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the first time and brought back to the Council with changes mentioned involving CIC, Cable/TV, and Metro Wastewater Management commissions, for final approval and passage. The motion carried unanimously. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1979 Page 5 , 336 I I VI. CONSIDERATION OF REVENUE STUDY TASK FORCE (Materials distributed earlier) e Mr. Obie requested that the item be discussed after the election. Ms. Smith feels that a task force should be appointed by the Mayor as soon as possible. Ms. Miller feels that the task force will not solve long-term problems. Mayor Keller feels that the task force is not related to the election, that the City needs to be aware of available alternate revenue resources. He suggested that the committee be comprised of nine members. With respect to the present election, he also said that Mary Hudzikiewicz has agreed to head the campaign committee to work on passage of the budget. General consensus of Council today is that the task force be appointed, that the members work closely with Council members, that they review resource levels, offer alternatives other than those already on the ballot, that they be involved in a long- and short-range consideration of the problem, and that they be concerned with community input. Mayor Keller asked that Council and he return in one week with more concrete ideas. Mr. Haws suggested staff present ideas to establish a task force, available resources, and methods of formation, i.e., by resolution or ordinance. Manager will prepare a presentation for next week's agenda and the item will be scheduled at the beginning of the agenda. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to June 20, e 1979. Ch~n~~ (Recorded by Sally Greatwood) CTH:SG:pm/CM12a20 . MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1979 Page 6 337