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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1979 Meeting - - ~ M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL e September 5, 1979 Adjourned meeting from August 27, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller, September 5, 1979, 11:45 a.m., Council Chambers, with the following Councilors present: Betty Smith, D. W. Hamel, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. Councilors Jack Delay and Eric Haws were absent. r. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Citizens Involvement Committee Meeting--Ms. Schue announced a Citizens Involvement Committee meeting Thursday night, September 6, at which time planning processes will be explained. B. Vacancy on CIC--Ms. Schue suggested opening up applications for membership on the Citizens Involvement Committee for a longer period of time with, perhaps, interviews after that. Council concurred and it was understood applications would be accepted until October 1. C. Energy Problems--Ms. Schue would like a staff report at some future e time on what can be done locally on energy problems. Manager indicated that staff would bring a report to the September 21 Council goals session. It will explore what the City has been doing, and what other cities are doing as well. Mr. Lieuallen arrived. D. Bike Path Between Quaker and Fern Ridge--Mr. Obie asked for a status report on the bike project, approved last winter, for the area between Quaker Street and Fern Ridge. E. Police "Hit List"--Ms. Smith said she is getting quite a number of calls regarding the recent Police "hit list" that came out in the paper. The 1 i st has been 1 inked to lima 11 rats. II She wonders what the City's posture should be in this matter. Manager said that increased police services have been implemented on the mall, for one thing. Also, the Mayor has met with downtown business people in an effort to alleviate problems on the mall. Mr. Lieuallen said he thought comments made by the DA were highly unprofessional and he feels that, if more should be done, the Police Chief should let the Council know. It wa s understood that a report from the Police Chief on the situation would be requested. - 9/5/79--1 Jf33 .f"; F. Revenue Task Force Committee Ap~ointment--Mr. Lieuallen announced his new appolntment to the Revenue ask Force would be Sharon Posner, e 2473 Columbia, replacing his former appointment who was not able to continue. G. Supplemental Agenda--Manager announced there would be a supplemental agenda for this meeting to award bids for parking facilities, Bancroft improvement, and airport development bond sales. H. Councilors' Goal-Setting Session--Manager announced again the Council Goal-Setting Session for Friday, September 21; Councilors will depart on the 20th and stay at the Country Place at McKenzie Bridge. Lists of agenda topics will be distributed in the Councilors' packets of September 7, after the lists have been reviewed with the department heads. Councilors agreed to meet with Don Murray in advance of the session to get consensus on items for the agenda. r. Library Tour--Manager announced a Library tour before the Council meeting of September 12 to view the new circulation system and a presentation on proposed plans. Councilors are to meet at the Library at 10:30 a.m. J. Flak Catcher Introduction--Manager Introduced Don Moloney, Fire Department, who will serve as flak catcher for the ensuing six months. K. Report on Laurelwood Golf Course Contract--Manager announced a new contractual arrangement for operation of the golf course. Services e offered will be mainly as before, and the person chosen to operate it is Gary Dutell. Mayor Keller noted that $14,000 to $17,000 is scheduled for equipment and $8,000 to $11,000 for drainage systems. With the high cost of operation, he wonders if the contract can be realistically carried out. Mr. Obie said he has always had concerns about whether the City should be in the golf course business at all. He wondered about selling it and acquiring park land elsewhere. Mayor Keller added he would even favor looking for land to build a municipal 18-hole golf course. Doug Post, Parks Department, said that, to assist the individual contracted to run the operation, drainage improvements were included to facilitate more wintertime play. Also, they agreed that the operator should have improved equipment. L. Re~ort On EQC Hearin~ on Airport Noise--August 9 report on airport nOlse regulations wrltten by Terry Smith, Environmental Analyst for the City of Eugene, was distributed to Council members. There have been staff hearings statewide on this subject. At such times, proposed rules which were developed by the Department of Environmental Quality were presented. More formal hearings were subsequently held on a revision of those rules. There was a hearing in Eugene on July 15, at which time Mr. Smith presented his staff report to the e Lf8Lf 9/5/79--2 "- e Hearings Officer. His report proposes a process similar to that required by the Clean Air Act Amendments for implementation of air quality standards. First, he feels agreement must be reached on the goals or standards for airport noise. Second, an objective and responsive procedure is needed for identifying the few facilities with potentially serious noise problems for the development of noise abatement plans. Third, a coordinated planning process that includes representatives of all affected parties, agencies, and jurisdictions is absolutely essential. The purpose is to bring together in one place both the affected parties and representatives of each agency with the authority to implement and approve options for airport noise abatement. Included would be representatives of the public, citizens affected, local officials, FAA, private pilot associations, etc. From that, an abatement plan could be developed and presented for review, with public hearings held and a final approval granted by the Environmental Quality Commission. This approach would facilitate the unified development of an abatement plan and public support generated by this process could be extremely valuable in the develop- ment of revenue for implementing the proposed strategy. Ms. Miller wondered about the definition of "noise-sensitive" property, and Mr. Smith answered that it is considered to be areas where sleep is necessary. Ms. Miller wondered what would encourage implementation of any plan developed. Mr. Smith answered that the advisory body would develop a plan, then the EQC would hold hearings to adopt the plan. There would be a provision for fines included for any violations e which occurred. Mr. Smith added that all of the area around the airport is not under complete control and it would be best, in the future, for encroachment provisions if there is residential development. City Attorney Stan Long said that, from a legal standpoint, saying "you were there first" is not a valid defense. Someone moving into the airport area and being disturbed by the noise could sue the City. Therefore, the coordination of all jurisdictions involved is extremely important. Other cities have spent many dollars fighting legal actions or relocating airports. This proposed plan would strengthen the City's position. Mr. Shelby, Director of Aviation, said it is a very complex issue because of the regulations that need to be dealt with. There is a concern with the subjective approach giving almost total authority to the DEQ. He feels that the City's proposal is much better than the DEQ staff proposal which vests control within one agency. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve and adopt the report of August 9, 1979, as written by Mr. Smith. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hamel would hope that noise pollution by other forms of transportation industries would also be considered at some time. -e 1-/85 9/5/79--3 - M. Awarding Bids For Parking Facilities, Bancroft Improvement, and Airport Development Bond Sales e Res. No. 3232--Awarding sale of General Obligation Parking Facilities Bonds, Series 1979, in the principal amount of $2,100,000 to US National Bank, at a net interest cost of $2,014,500; net effective interest rate of 6.0672%, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3233--Awarding sale of General Obligation Bancroft Improvement Bonds, Series F, in the principal amount of $1,020,000 to First National Bank, at a net interest cost of $316,400; net effective interest rate of 5.55960%, was read by number and titl e. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolutions. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3234--Awarding sale of General Obligation Airport Development Bonds, Series 1978B, in the principal amount of $200,000 to Ellis & Carl, Inc., at a net interest cost of $51,150; net effective interest rate of 5.68783%, was read by number and titl e. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. e Roll call vote. Motion carried. unanimously. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Approve Council Minutes August 27, 1979 Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr.Hamel, to approve the Council minutes of August 27, 1979. Motion carried unanimously. B. Resolutions Res. No. 3228--Authorizing easement vacation of overhead electric distri- bution right-of-way on Greenacres Road to Delta Highway, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3229--Authorizing execution of Contract No. 7110 with the State of Oregon, Department of Transportation, concerning an Urban System Carpool project agreement, was read by number and title. e- Lf86 9/5/79--4 , , Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. e Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. c. Calling For Public Hearings Res. No. 3230--Call for public hearing for September 19, 1979, re: Property located in River Road Water District already annexed to the city and to be withdrawn from District, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3231--Call for public hearing for September 19, 1979, re: Property located in Junction City Water Control District already annexed to city and to be withdrawn from District, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. CB 1983--Call for public hearing for October 10, 1979, re: Easement vacation for Gary Hughes for property located on the north side of Jessen Drive between Highway 99N and Beltl ine Road ,(EV 79-8) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Council members present requesting that it be read in full. e 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 18492. III. PRESENTATION OF SORT SAVE OREGON RESOURCES TODAY PROJECT REPORT Report distributed to Council Jeff Detlefsen from Lane County was present to summarize the Project SORT Pilot Program, which has recently been concluded. The assessment of citizen participation, economics, and environmental aspects of house-by- house collection of recyclables was the common goal. The study sample was made up of 12 clusters. Each study area's residents were offered free collection of glass, metal, and paper for one year. Included in the collection were items such as clear glass, tin cans, aluminum, newspaper, green glass, and craft paper. Over 80 percent of the households had e 9/5/79--5 Jf87 indicated they would participate in a free household collection program. ~ The number actually participating was 47 percent, with 10 percent parti- cipating only once. Participants generated an average 23.5 pounds of e recyclables when collected every two weeks. Reducing collection frequency to once per month had a negative impact on the total amount of recyclables collected, and a positive impact on the economics of collection. The cost of collecting recyclables once per month exceeded revenues by only 14 percent. If Lane County were able to realize a reduction in disposal costs due to the diversion of recyclables from the wastestream and these savings were added to revenues, then the cost of collection would meet revenues. Mr. Detlefsen said there appears to be little economic incentive toward the realization of the environmental benefits of recycling. He did say the environmental benefits of recycling as compared to the use of virgin material in disposal includes significant energy savings and pollution reductions. The suggestion is that government should carefully coordinate waste and pollution regulatory programs to eliminate unnecessary discouragement and create new incentives for source separation. Procurement of products containing recycled material should be encouraged and governments should revise charges for waste collection and disposal to create incentives toward recycling. These policies should be viewed as an integral aspect of a wide range of solutions aimed at maintaining environmental quality while promoting economic growth. IV. GARBAGE BOARD APPOINTMENT - (Recommendation submitted to Council) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to appove Mayor Keller's nominee to the Garbage Board, James Hershner, 2090 Oakmont Way, Eugene. v. ORDINANCE CONCERNING LIQUOR LICENSE APPEAL CB 1984--An ordinance concerning the Council Hearings Panel; amending Section 2.007 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency, was read by 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 18493. e 9/5/79--6 ~n VI. LAND USE APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE REVISION . (Fee revision distributed to Council) - Mr. lieuallen said he would like further discussion on the fees at the Council Goal Session. He would like to know the magnitude of the dollars involved. Manager noted the fee revisions included a 10-percent across- the-board increase. The amount of additional money is $9,000, raising the amount collected from $88,000 last year to $97,000. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve the revised fee schedule. Motion carried unanimously. VI I. GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY--PRESENTATION (Report distributed to Council) By way of background, Mr. Farah explained that a technical analysis by staff had been given to the Goals Committee for review. The Planning Commission and Goals Committee encouraged the Council to conduct a commu- nity goals conference. In January, the Goals Committee took comments and began drafting a replacement for Chapter 3. It was referred to the Planning Commission in the spring for public hearings and passed June 11. Recommendations were forwarded to the Council, which is what is before the Council at this meeting. Mr. Farah highlighted points made in the report and Mr. Lieuallen noted that control of the growth rate is a hot issue and stated that, if the growth rate were restricted in the Eugene area but not in other areas in the county, the situation might not be very different e from simply allowing the city to grow. Planning Director responded that every effort is being made to come together to deal with the issue of growth, in particular, the Springfield area. He believes the city of Springfield is much more interested in the problem than it was before. Ms. Miller said that she would like a further explanation of the Farm Tax Deferral Program at some future time. Jim Carlson, staff, noted that a study has been done on that subject by the Bureau of Governmental Research, and copies will be distributed to the Council. Mr. Lieuallen said he felt it was necessary to have some mechanism for presenting the City's policies to other public agencies i.e., schools, LTD, and EWEB. Mr. Obie left the meeting. Mr. Lieuallen said it appears the urban service boundary is not a common factor in the cost of land skyrocketing. He would like more study of that notion. If the urban service boundary is working, there will need to be a price differential between land outside the boundary and land inside the boundary. He said it seems a common conclusion that the urban service boundary is the link between price differentials, and he doesn't think that planning policy should be passed based on conventional wisdoms or assumptions about what should happen. Mr. Porter said that more data needs to be gathered on the price differentials. Ms. Schue asked staff to e 9/5/79--7 18'9 -~- respond to the success of infilling vacant land inside the city. Staff e responded that, according to the latest reports on the .subject, the City is doing pretty well in that category. Mr. Farah said there has been a significant decrease since 1972 of vacant lots and parcels in the city. Mr. Lieuallen wondered if a distinction was made between available and vacant land when Phase 1 was done. Mr. Carlson responded that, in general, they looked at the total amount of privately-owned vacant land. Mr. Farah added that they do exclude undeveloped land where the lot would not be developable, such as a lot being too small. It was understood that the Growth Management Study would be further discussed at a public hearing on Monday, September 10. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting ~as adjourned. ceb~;J ~ City Manager (Recorded by Diane Price) CTH:DP:pmjCM7a1 e e 9/5/79--8 '110 --