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Home My WebLink About06/25/1979 Meeting . , " M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL e June 25, 1979 Adjourned meeting from June 20, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, with the following Councilors present: Betty Smith, D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. Councilor Jack Delay was absent. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. . 1978-79 Supplemental Budget Manager noted two main changes apart from the General Fund, the CD Block Grant Fund, and the Airport Fund. Total supplemental budget is $314,647. Public hearing was held, with no testimony presented. CB 1914--Adopting the supplemental budget, making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and e ending June 30, 1979, and declaring an emergency, was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, 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. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18422. B. 1979-80 Mr. Loren Stubbert, Budget Officer, reviewed non-General Fund items. Manager reviewed the General Fund items. Public hearing was opened. e 6/25/79--1 3'13 . Mr. Sam Sadler, 1991 Columbia Street, a member of the Fairmount ~ Neighbors Executive Committee, spoke on behalf of Fairmount Neighbors. e They endorse the overall budget but oppose the proposed modification for the intersection of 30th Avenue and Hilyard Street. He discussed reasons that were used to promote the project two years ago and felt that the reasons are weaker now. He said that there are alternate routes to alleviate traffic pressure, and that traffic may decrease with the rising cost of gasoline. LTD wants to provide a bus turnout on 30th Avenue, which can be done without widening Hilyard. The neighborhood group expressed a concern about the role of the 30th and Hilyard intersection in the overall design to create a circum- ferential route around the south of Eugene. They feel that it is unnecessary, because lilt is a necessary increment in a much larger design which has not been discussed." Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony presented. Ms. Smith indicated that the 30th and Hilyard project will come back to the Council prior to expenditure of the funds. Mr. Obie said that the Minority Committee of the Budget Committee endorses Manager's recommendation. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve amendments to the 1979-80 budget. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. C. Rezoning--from R-4 Highrise Multiple-Family Residential District to e C-2 Community Commercial District Property located at 1148 Ferry Street, between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue on the west side of Ferry (U-Lane-O Credit Union) (Z 79-6) (Map distributed) Recommended by the Planning Commission by a 4:1 vote. Or. John MacKinnon, member Planning Commission, said that granting of the zone change does not change the use of the land. Applicant is able to proceed with building whether or not the zone change is granted. Extra commercial land is needed. Planning Commission feels that the changes maintain consistency of properties on either side. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by Councilors. Ms. Miller mentioned she has a savings account at U-Lane-O Credit Union. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearing was opened. - 6/25/79--2 34~ . . Mr. Jim Bernhard, member of the Planning Commission, and architect representing U-Lane-O Credit Union, feels that the applicant is - concerned with transportation and the surrounding area, that the change is minor but that it brings about a positive use change. Applicant serves State employees, and is in a centralized location. The present building is overcrowded and a larger complex is needed. Those speaking in opposition to the rezoning were as follows: Liz Heath, 2229 Monterey Lane, Director of the Voluntary Action Center, renter in one of the buildings to be demolished, said that the buildings provide low-cost housing for human services agencies. Mr. Harold Lannom, 310 East 14th, Chairperson of West University Neighbors, referred to Sections 9.676(a), 9.676(b), 9.676(c), and 9.680. He feels that the plan is not in conformance with the General Plan, that the applicant has not established public need as required, other property is available, and that the interests of the City would be better served by granting or denying the request in full and not splitting the property so that part of it is zoned C-2 and part R-4. They do not consider parking lots "open space," because they will not provide a screen for traffic. He said that the Planning Commission vote was 4:1 and not unanimous, as the agenda reflected, and Manager concurred with Mr. Lannom. Mr. Bernhard said that the applicant serves 9,000 people, reflecting pub 1 i c need. The parking lot is in compliance with the Code require- e ments. The only commercial properties in the area were not obtainable for any pri ce. Public hearing was closed. CB 1915--Authorizing rezoning from R-4 High-Rise Multiple-Family Residential District to C-2 Community Commercial District property located at 1148 Ferry, between 11th and 12th on the west side of Ferry, was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full. Ms'. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that findings supporting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of May 21, 1979, 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. Mr. Haws said that, if rezoning were allowed and applicant sold the property, what would be allowed under the zoning, and secondly, he inquired about the other available C-2 land. Mr. Jon Mills-Erickson, Planner, said that a survey in the West University Neighborhood as a e 6/25/79--3 3JfS -- -- . part of their refinement plan, showed that there are over 20 acres . of non-commercial use in C-2 zoning in the area. C-2 would allow a substantial range of commercial activities, such as grocery stores, - banks, etc. Ms. Miller focused on public need, rather than the basic plan, and is not in favor of splitting the zoning. Mr. Lieuallen is not convinced of the public need; he feels the uses inside the Code should be met, and that housing human services or other commercial uses should occupy the land rather than a parking lot. Vote was taken on the motion which was defeated, all Councilors present voting aye except Councilors Miller, Lieuallen, Haws, and Schue voting no. Manager said there will be a joint Planning Commission and City Council August 27, ,-1979_. ' <". ,- In answer to Mayor Keller's question, Mr. Mills-Erickson said that the applicant can build a credit union on the corner of the property without a zone change, restricted only by size of the land. D. Public Works Bid Awards (Distributed) Mr. Don Gilman, Assistant Director of Public Works, said that the subdivision project would be awarded to Eugene Sand and Gravel, and e the Fox Hollow Paving Project would be recommended to H & J Construc- tion. He said one letter in opposition was received on the Fox Hollow project. Public hearing was opened. Mr. Mark Pangborn, 5050 Fox Hollow Road, spoke regarding the paving on Fox Hollow. City is facing three issues on the project, the existing environment or scenery, speed of traffic, and increase in traffic. He suggested that, if the road is widened and natural vegetation is removed, the trees be replaced. Public hearing was closed. Mr. Gilman said there will be an effort to save the trees. Ms. Smith asked about the replacement of trees and Mr. Gilman said the issue has not been taken into consideration. Mr. Bert Teitzel, City Engineer, said that about 50 trees will be removed. Council members feel the trees should be replaced, and Mr. Teitzel suggested that the project be allowed to be completed and then reviewed by Council. Mayor Keller said that, since the project has already received a satisfactory bid for construction, Council should not delay with their decision. e 6/25/79--4 34-6 . -r .' Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to award the bids to the -- low bidders on the projects. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. II. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING A. Hearings Panel Report June 18, 1979 (Minutes distributed) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve the minutes of June 18, 1979. Ro 11 call vote. Motion carried unanimously. B. Levying Assessments The following council bills, read the first time June 11, 1979, and referred to the Hearings Panel for hearing June 18, 1979, are brought back for Council consideration, with Panel recommendations to levy assessments as proposed: CB 1905--Levying assessments for sanitary sewer on Willakenzie Road from Cal Young Road to 529 feet north (1603) (78-32), was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18423 e CB 1906--Levying assessments for paving, storm sewer, and sidewalk in Lewis Street from Van Buren Street to Jackson Street (1597) (78-56) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Mr. Carlis Brown, 180 North Jackson, said the yard has not been replaced yet, but the rest of the problems have been taken care of. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18424 CB 1907--Levying assessments for sanitary sewer in Fox Hollow Road from 300 feet south of Princess to 100 feet north of Saratoga (1659) (78-64) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18425 ~ 6/25/79--5 3'1-7 .~ , CB 1908--Levying assessments for sanitary sewer to serve Branson Subdi- -) vision (1615) (78-65), was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in .' full . Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18426 The following council bills, read the first time May 14, 1979, referred to the May 21, 1979, hearings panel, brought back for Council considera- tion on May 29, 1979, and held over, are brought back for final action with recommendations to levy as proposed: CB 1897--Levying assessments for storm sewer in Dillard Road from 43rd to 300 feet southeast of 43rd; and 100 feet to 300 feet south of 43rd from Dillard to 800 feet east (1618) (78-57), was read by council bill, number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18427. CB 1898--Levying assessments for sanitary sewer to serve Tax Lots 18-03-17-10-4801 and 4805 adjacent to East 43rd Avenue (1589) (78-61), 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. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18428. II I. RESOLUTIONS A. Res. No. 3172--Authorizing transfer of non-contingency appropriations within a given fund between programs and/or object groups, was read by number and title. Mr. Stubbert distributed and reviewed the major item of the non- contingency appropriations. The largest transfer to the General Fund is within the Fire Department, and is for purchase of colored film processing equipment. The largest transfer item into the Warrant Sinking Fund from previous debt services is for $3,789,991. Mr. Hamel feels the $30,000 transfer for the Police Department should have been requested for next year, and Mr. Martin said the $13,000 is to cover costs already incurred, and that $17,000 had been considered as of the proposed 1979-80 budget, but was proposed for purchase now because of the long-term cost savings. When the Fire Department . 6/25/79--6 648 i , arrived at the level of cost savings, taking into consideration the < return of investment, the economics warranted that it become a part of ~ this year's budget. e Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. B. Res. No. 3173--Authorizing transfer of General Fund contingency appropriations for purchase of fire hydrant, valve equipment, and covering water main charge overruns, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. c. Res. No. 3174--Establishing a 1979 rehabilitation house bank loan trust fund, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. D. Res. No. 3175--Establishing the CETA Program Agent Funds, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. E. Res. No. 3176--Authorizing payment of bills and claims for period e June 11, 1979, through June 25, 1979, was read by number and title. In response to Mayor Keller's inquiry, Manager said the seventh item on the list of payables, Eugene School District 4-J, is CETA money and he will submit a memo to the Mayor confirming that fact. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. IV. ITEMS FROM THE MAYOR A. Manager's Salary Increase Proposal--Mayor Keller proposed an increase in Manager's salary, an item which will be discussed at the June 27, 1979, meeting. B. Election--Mayor Keller urged the public to vote June 26, 1979. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to June 27, 1979. Respectfully submitted, ~;)/4 . Charl es 1. Henry City Manager SG:pm/CM7a7 3'1'1 6/25/79--7 . DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS e Engineering Division Bid No. 5 Opened: June 19, 1979 1. PAVING, SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER in and adjacent to Harriet Park Subdivision; Job No. 1509. Contract Cost Bidders: Basic Alternate AWARD' 1. Eugene Sand & Gravel, Inc.-------------$ -0- $ 48,170.87 2. Morse Bros. Contractors, Inc.----------$ -0- $ 53,547.90 3. Shur-Way Contractors, Inc.-------------$ 54,191.49 $ -0- 4. H & J Construction---------------------$ -0- $ 54,922.50 5. Eggels Sand & Gravel Co.---------------$ 58,742.50 $ -0- 6. Wildish Construction Co.---------------$ -0- $ 62,196.80 Cost to Abutting Property: Cost to City Amount Budgeted 281 Paving $26.50/FF Conc.Drive $ 4.00/Sq.Ft. San. Lateral $ 0.31/Sq/Ft. San.Service $80.00/Each StormSewer $1270.00/Lot Storm Sewer $4,800.00 $7,900.00 e COMPLETION DATE: September 14, 1979 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. PAVING, SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER AND SIDEWALK on Fox Hollow Road from 43rd Avenue to Donald Street; Job No. 1236. Bidders: Contract Cost AWARD l. B & J Construction -------------------------$ 490,057.97 2. Morse Bros. Contractors, Inc.---------------$ 503,597.46 3. Wi1dish Construction Co.--------------------$ 529,215.71 4. Eugene Sand & Gravel, Inc.------------------$ 530,117.18 Cost to Abutting Property: Cost to City Amount Budgeted 201 Paving $22.00/FF Paving $ 6LOOO.00 From County by 281 Paving $29.00/FF 411 Conc.Sidewa1k $ 1.60/Sq.Ft. Bikepath $ 73,500.0Q Agreement: 511 Cone. Drive $ 1. 80/Sq. Ft Storm Swr. $107,300.00 $226,000.00 211 A.C. Drive $ 0.30/Sq.Ft. San. Lateral $ 0.18/Sq.Ft. San.Service $600.00/Each ~ COMPLETION DATE: November 15, 1979 350 .. ,-,. .......,..,. 4'" . . '.~. .. .. I c I MINUTES ASSESSMENT PANEL HEARING - June 18, 1979 Members Present: Staff Present: Councilor Jack Delay Bert Teitzel, City Engineer Councilor Betty Smith The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Councilor Delay. Levying assessments for public improvement projects l. C.B. 1897 - Levying assessments for a storm sewer in Dillard Road from 43rd Avenue to 300 feet southeast of 43rd Avenue; and 100 feet to 300 feet south of 43rd Avenue from Dillard Road to 800 feet east (1618--78-57) No written protests or requests to be heard were received. RECOMMENDATION: Levy assessment as proposed. 2. C.B. 1898 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer to serve Tax Lots 18 03 17 10 04801 and 04805 adjacent to East 43rd Avenue (1589--78-61) No written protests or requests to be heard were received. RECOMMENDATION: Levy assessment as proposed. - 3. C.B. 1905 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer on Willakenzie Road from Cal Young Road to 520 feet north (1603--78-32) No written protests or requests to be heard were received. RECOMMENDATION: Levy assessment as proposed. 4. C.B. 1906 - Levying assessments for paving, storm sewer and sidewalk on Lewis Street from Van Buren Street to Jackson Street (1597--78-56) Request to be heard was received from Carlis Brown, 180 N. Jackson Street. Mr. Brown did not appear at the meeting. Mr. Teitzel explained that Mr. Brown was concerned about the cost of the project being above the original estimate, and the condition of the backfill behind the curb. He further explained that an error had been discovered in the distribution of the assessment costs and a re-calculation had reduced the per front foot costs of the paving project. RECOMMENDATION: Levy assessment with amendments as proposed by staff. ASSESSMENT PANEL HEARING - 1 - 6-18-79 e" 351