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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1979 Meeting (2) . . . . , M I NUT E S - EUGENE CITY COUNCIL August 1, 1979 Adjourned meeting from July 9, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 11:45 a.m., Council Chambers, with the following Councilors present: Betty Smith, Eric Haws, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and D. W. Hamel. Councilors Jack Delay and Emily Schue were absent. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL A. Appointments 1. Balloting for Metropolitan Area Planning Advisory Committee Interviewees Manager suggested since Mr. Delay was on vacation that a substi- tute be appointed to Gonsider appointments to MAPAC. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that Ms. Miller take Mr. Delay's place on the Subcommittee to make recommendations of appointments to MAPAC. Motion carried unanimously. e 2. Appointments to Minority Commission Manager indicated that the Council Appointment Subcommittee had recommended the appointments to the Minority Commission of Steve Hanamura to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1981; John Cadena to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1980; Parthara Behesht-Nejad to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1980. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the Council approve the appointments to the Minority Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Appointments to Handicapped Commission Manager indicated that nominations for appointment to the Handi- capped Commission were: Jeanne Knight to fill an unexpired tenn ending January 1, 1982; Rose Hesse, William Killea, Sandra Orbell, and Connie Woods to be appointed to fill unexpired tenns ending January 1, 1980. One unexpired tenn was vacant and the Committee recommended that it be filled by one remaining candidate, Collin Gray, who is not a city resident. (City Code Section 2013 indi- cates that a non-resident can be appointed.) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the Council approve appointments to the Handicapped Commission. " /.f20 8/1/79--1 -. . I ,.f . I ". Mr. H. Marshall Peter spoke in favor of the appointment of Mr. Gray, citing his commitment to the Commission, his expertise as a e member of the Architectural Barriers Council, and his personal knowledge since he uses a wheelchair. Mr. Haws asked that the appointments be separated in the motion. Ms. Smith declined, saying that City Code allows non-residents to serve. She said the Council has been concerned by the turnover on the commissions and the dedication level of the commissioners. Since there is no qualified resident applicant and since Mr. Gray has shown great dedication, Council Subcommittee felt he would be a good appointment. Mr. Haws felt that residents should be appointed to the City commissions and, if there were no applicants, perhaps Council should re-examine whether that particular commission was necessary. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to segregate each appoint- ment to the Handicapped Commission. Ms. Miller said she approved of the separation of each appointment for voting purposes, but that she would vote for Mr. Gray. While she recognized that appointing people outside the city was unwise, she noted the difficulty handicapped people had in serving on commissions. Motion defeated 4:2, Haws and Miller voting aye. e Motion to approve the appointments carried 4:1, Mr. Haws voting no. 4. Appointments to Youth Commission Manager indicated Subcommittee recommendation that Martin Vagas fill the unexpired term of Greg Rios and Randy Stevens to be appointed as first alternate. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve the appointment to the Youth Commission. Motion carried unanimously. B. Announcements 1. Revenue Task Force, Thursday, August 2, 1979, 12 noon in the McNutt Room II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Council Minutes of July 9, 1979, and July 11, 1979 Manager noted a correction to the minutes of July 9, 1979, page 11. The title should read: V. Resolutions and Ordinances. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve Council e minutes of July 9, 1979, and July 11, 1979, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Lf 11 8/1/79--2 - - - , B. Improvement Petitions - Res. No. 3201--Authorizing storm sewer construction 1,650 feet north of Royal Avenue from Terry Street to 900 feet east (1767) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3202--Authorizing sanitary sewer construction on Coburg Road from Crescent Avenue to Kinney Loop (1764) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3203--Authorizing sanitary sewer and storm sewer construction within Sweetland Industrial Park 1st Addition (1705) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3204--Authorizing street paving on Fuller Street from Echo Hollow Road to Jay Street (1777) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. e Res. No. 3205--Authorizing sanitary sewer construction on Honeysuckle Lane from 200 feet south of Harlow Road to (Hickory Lane) 688 feet south (1776) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3206--Authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer and sto~ sewer construction on Jessen Drive from 275 feet west of Dewey Street to Golden Gardens and on Dewey Street from 120 feet south of Jessen Drive to Jessen Drive, and storm sewer sewer construction from Jessen Drive to A-2 Channel (1649) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3207--Authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and pedestrian way construction within and adjacent to Lacasa Estates Subdivision (1379) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resol ut ion. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. e 8/1/79--3 '122 -' Res. No. 3208--Authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer construction within Maywood Subdivision (1679, 1761) e Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3209--Authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer construction within and adjacent to Nolan Industrial Park 1st Addition (1676) Ms. Smith moved, seconded hy Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously, Mr. Obie abstaining. Res. No. 3210--Authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and pedestrian way within and adjacent to Shasta Gardens 3rd Addition (1718) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried .unanimously. Res. No. 3211--Authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer construction within and adjacent to Clarey Plat 2nd Addition (1672) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Ro 11 call vote. Motion carried unanimously. e Res. No. 3212--Authorizing storm sewer construction on Bonnie View Drive from Cheryl Street to 120 feet east of Sarah Lane (1177) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Ro 11 call vote. Motion carried unanimously, Mr. Obie ahstaining. . C. Segregation of Assessments Located south on Brickley Road between Hammock and Oebrick Road; appl icant: Jan Brady, Curtis Irving Realty, for Bettina Kim (SE 79-04) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve segregation of assessments as noted. Ms. Miller noted for the record that one involved party was a former client but that she would vote. Motion carried unanimously. - 42.3 8/1/79--4 , . , D. Payment of Bills and Claims . Res. No. 3213--Authorizing payment of bills and claims for period July 23, 1979, through July 31, 1979. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. III. CONSTRUCTION CODE ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND RESOLUTION ON PLAN REVIEW FEES CB 1940--An ordinance concerning the Structural Specialty Code; amending Sections 8.005, 8.020, and 8.026 of the Eug'ene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18445. CB 1941--An ordinance concerning the Plumbing Code; amending Sections 8.555, 8.556, 8.557, 8.560, 8.561, 8.562, 8.563, 8.564, 8.565, 8.567, 8.568, 8.569, 8.570, and 8.579 of the Eugene Code, 1971; repealing present Sections 8.558, 8.559, 8.566, 8.571, 8.572, 8.573, 8.574, 8.575, 8.576, and 8.577 of that Code; adding a new Section, 8.572, to that Code; and declaring an emergency. e Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18446 CB 1942--An ordinance concerning the Electrical Code; amending Sections 8.075, 8.080, 8.085, 8.090, 8.095, 8.105, 8.110, 8.120, 8.125, 8.130, and 8.135 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and qeclaring an emergency. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Ro 11 call vote. All Councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18447. CB 1943--An ordinance concerning the Mechanical Specialty Code; amending Sections 8.495 and 8.500 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18448. e 'f2'f 8/1/79--5 I . , ' CB 1944--An ordinance concerning the Swimming Pool Code; amending . Sections 8.895, 8.900, and 8.905 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18449. CB 1945--An ordinance concerning the Masonry Contractors' Code; amending Sections 8.415, 8.420, 8.425, and 8.445 of the Eugene Code, 1971; repealing Section 8.435 of that Code; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18450. Res. No. 3200--Concerning building permit fees and amending Section 1 of Resolution 2489, adopted by the City Council March 22, 1976. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. IV. REVIEW OF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GARAGE BIDS (information distributed) e Manager said that $1.5 million in the bond issue project was approved for parking. In addition, the Downtown Development District Board approved the use of $156,000 for footing costs in order to add 2-1/2 stories to the parking structure. In addition, the City has a revenue bond plan in the amount of $2 million which would generate $1,900,000. Altogether, this adds up to about $3.5 million. On August 15, 1979, staff will bring resolutions and ordinances before Council relating to the sale of several bonds including Airport bonds, $2 million in Bancroft bonds, and the parking facilities which would be a Bancroft Revenue bond. It will be supported from all-day and monthly parking charges. The Finance Director has suggested that as of January 1, 1980, parking for City employees be increased to $24 a month, and as of July 1, 1980, to $30 a month, and held there for the duration of the bond. The Downtown Development District Board has met and recommended that these actions be taken as well. Noting materials distributed separately, Manager pointed out the low bidders to Council: R.A. Chambers (D.A. Harding withdrew), Otis Enk, and Morris Electric. He said the bids (all but Otis Enk) were lower than estimated by Todd Construction, allowing them to consider construction alternatives that could be added at this time. . ~l5 8/1/79--6 , . . . . Mr. Obie asked for an explanation of the six alternatives for the parking structure. Mr. Ed Smith, Project Director, explained: 1) was decorative grill framework around the bottom so the facility could be locked and not need a security guard; 2) a coating surface for the top one-and-one-half levels; 3) a traffic numbering surface for all other levels; 4) the elevator service agreement; 5) the electronic controls for the exit and entrance enabling them to become total entrances or exits at the time of the opening and closing of performances; 6) electrical wiring for the grills as explained in No.1, above. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the construction of the Center for the Performing Arts parking structure to be financed partially by Performing Arts Center funds and by the revenue- supported general obligation bonds, and to direct staff to make adjustments in parking rates and prepare for Council action an ordinance providing for adequate parking enforcement to ensure the continued revenues for the redemption of the debt service. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Obie abstaining. V. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPLEMENT INTERIM DEVELOPMENT OF 6TH AND 7TH AVENUE CORRIDOR AS STATE PROJECT Manager indicated this project was part of the T-2000 Plan. The City was planning to develop it after 1990. Staff is now working with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as an interim development project. e They have sent a delegation to Eugene to confer and exchange ideas. Manager introduced Mr. Farah and said the motion to be considered would be to adopt the memorandum of July 27, 1979, which spells out seven recommendations. Mr. Farah referred to the memorandum. He said the east-west corridor was to serve ~he West Eugene Industrial Area and the southwest residen- tial needs of the city. It was intended as a substitute for West 11th, Highway 126, and the Amazon Parkway. It would be limited access surface roadway west of Garfield. Earlier this year, the City asked ODOT to check on the possibilities of the east-west phased development; ODOT responded quickly and thoroughly. Conceptually, ODOT and staff have developed four elements. Element 1 involves widening of 6th and 7th avenues between Washington and Garfield streets within their existing rights-of-way. This would respond to cur- rent capacity needs along this portion of 6th and 7th avenues. Element 2 involves connection of 6th and 7th avenues (probably with a structure) to 7th Place. Element 3 involves widening 7th Place (this will require acquisition of some additional right-of-way and purchase of access rights between Garfield Street and Seneca). Element 4 involves construction of a new surface facility beginning at Seneca Road and intersecting West 11th Avenue in the vicinity of Beltline. - 8/1/79--7 42~ . . . Mr. Farah referred to the recommendations in the memorandum, saying that . the action desired by the Council would be a request for ODOT to place this project on their six-year program, and allowing them to proceed with an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Mr. Farah said the City was very pl eased about the ODOT staff' s response. It was the first time in recent years that Eugene has been considered for ODOT funds. Ms. Smith moved to adopt the July 27, 1979, Planning Commission minutes and recommendations on the 6th-7th avenue extension proj ect. Ms. Miller expressed her reservations about the impact of this project on the area, impact on growth, and on other parts of the city. She sa id she would vote for this with the understanding that the Council will receive additional information as the project progresses so that they might consider the cost in realtion to the impact of this project. Motion carried unanimously. VI. ROLLER SKATE AND SKATEBOARD REGULATORY PROPOSALS: STAFF REPORT Mr. Drapela, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, referred to the distributed memorandum of July 26, 1979, outlining ways that roller skates and skateboards could be restricted from the mall, the central business district, the riverfront, and the streets. He cited Section 5.565 which prohibits bicycles from being ridden in the mall. All Councilors present expressed no desire to restrict roller skating - and skateboards in Eugene except for the mall area. Mr. Obie said his interest in the subject was between nil and none. Ms. Miller abstained from discussion and voting. Manager noted repeated complaints about skaters from businessmen and complaints about skateboards on hills from citizens. A complaint was received from a woman who was knocked down in the mall and hospitalized. That is why the staff would like to have skates on sidewalks outside the mall area and not on the streets, he said. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that Section 5.565 prohibiting bicycle riding on the mall be amended to include roller skates and skateboards. Motion carried 4:1, Ms. Miller abstaining and Mr. Obie voting no. Mr. Martin indicated that the City will take administrative action to restrict skateboards on the City parking structures because of City liability. VI!. SALE OF 20-FOOT BY 160-FOOT PARCEL OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF OAK PATCH ROAD BETWEEN 11TH AVENUE AND 18TH AVENUE, ADJACENT TO SENGERSTEIN PUD (map distributed) Manager said that according to the City Code and Charter, the City can sell this parcel to the abutting property , owner who has offered $3,000 _. for it. The City will retain utility easements. 4-2.1 8/1/79--8 ~ . . . , , e Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve the sale. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. TRI-AGENCY POUND CONSTRUCTION OVERRUN Manager asked that this resolution be passed in order to pay the bills. He said that Lane County and Springfield had passed similar resolutions. He referred to the memorandum of July 25, 1979. Mr. Obie asked for total budget figures. He as~ed Mr. Martin why there was such an overrun. Mr. Martin replied that he should have been on top of this but they were relying on the County facility staff to come within budget. Mr. Obie asked, "Did we not find out about the overrun until it was completed?", Mr. Martin replied, "That is right." He said they expected the overrun to be within ten percent, a normal leeway. In answering Mr. Obie's question, Mr. Martin replied that the architect was Dan Herbert. Mr. Lieuallen asked if the City could expect to recover some of this money. Mr. Martin replied that it was in the lease agreement that the Tri-Agency would repay the City with rent as part of the terms of their lease. 3~ Res. No. --A resolution amending Res. No. 2798 and increasing the amount of the City's total contribution toward acquisition of land and construction of a dog control facility. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the e resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried 5:1, Obie voting no. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to August 8, 1979. c~)~ City Manger (Beth Conant, Recorder) BC:er/CM7b14 - 428 8/1/79-9