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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/1979 Meeting M I NUT E S - EUGENE CITY COUNCIL September 12, 1979 Adjourned meeting from September 10, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller September 12, 1979, 11:45 a.m., Council Chamber, with the following Councilors present: Jack Delay, Betty Smith, D. W. Hamel, Scott Lieuallen, Eric Haws, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Revenue Task Force Alternates Mr. Obie wondered about the policy on alternates serving on the Revenue Task Force. Mayor Keller clarified that a Councilor can be his/her representative's alternate. B. OLCC Memo Mr. Delay referred to a memo received recently on a new Dispenser Class C license. He wondered what the City's responsibilities would be on this particular license. e It was understood that staff would review and bring back clarification of the memo. C. Employment Training Advisory Committee Reappointments The Manager reported that as Jonathan West is no longer on the LCC Board, he is not eligible to continue on the committee as representing education. In addition, the remaining members' terms expire September 30, 1979, and should be reappointed since they have served very short terms. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve reappointment of Irv Fletcher, Rosemary Batori, Ray McIver, and Betty Smith, terms expiring September 30, 1980, and to advertise for 30 days for a replacement for Mr. West's position. Motion carried unanimously. D. Room Tax Committee Appointment Manager reported that Mrs. Fulbright's term is expiring and it is not known whether she wishes to continue. In addition, there are no applications on file naming the Room Tax Committee as the applicant's first choice. It was understood that staff would check with Mrs. Fulbright to see if she wishes to be reappointed and bring an answer e back to the next City Council meeting. 9/12/79--1 507 Eo Civic Center Commission Meeting Manager announced a Civic Center Commission meeting tonight, e September 12, at 7:30 in the McNutt Room to discuss whether the operating organization should be a City department or a non-profit corporat ion. A meeting of the Revenue Task Force is being held Thursday at 12:00 noon in the McNutt Room. I I . ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Approval of Council Minutes of September 5, 1979 Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the Council minutes of September 5, 1979. Motion carried, all Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Delay abstaining since he was not at the September 5 meeting. II I. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. New Liquor License Outlet: Beverage King (Package Store) Located at 756 Charnel ton (J. Fred Yahn/E. H. Robbins) Manager reported approval by all City departments. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to forward to OLCC with e recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, if any. Motion carried unanimously. B. Public Works Bid Awards (Tabulation Attached) The project is a repair of the Brookside Drive slide, resulting in a water main break. The costs will be borne by the developer. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to award the project to the low bidder. Motion carried unanimously. IV. PARK BID AWARD (TABULATION ATTACHED) Manager announced that this Skinner Butte Phase VI project is 50 percent funded through a federal grant. The project is scheduled for completion this fall. John Etter, Parks and Recreation, said the project is located west of the freeway and the Rose Garden, south and east of the bike bridge. e 9/12/79--2 50g . Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. e Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to award the project to the low bidder. Motion carried unanimously. v. DISCUSSION OF LIBRARY AND OTHER MAJOR CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING SCHEDULES The projects were first discussed in May and it was determined that further discussion should take place after the budget passed. The ques- tion now becomes whether to place any of the projects on the November ballot. Staff feels that, given property tax situations at present, the timing is bad. October 2 is the last date to get anything on the November ba 11 ot. Ms. Smith wondered if further discussion on the projects could be held at the Council Goal Session on September 21. Mr. Lieuallen felt that, since the Library is a most popular service, it should perhaps be considered separately because it is so unique. Mr. Obie said he would like staff to prepare a financial impact statement, including additional operating costs, on any general obligation bond capital projects. Ms. Schue said she wanted to know what else would be on the November ballot, and Ms. Engen, Policy Analyst, said there are no requests to date. Mr. Delay said his sense is that the capital outlays are dragging a bit be hind. He feels a look should be taken not only at the debt service impact for the Library, but also at what kind of debt service problems will be faced in dealing with a lot of the capital needs and how they relate to the debt service versus the assessed valuation. He wondered e if the City would soon be caught up in parkland acquisition for accommo- dating the acres per capita for the community with conversion of the one serial levy. Mr. Drapela, Parks Director, said they are closing in on that standard very nicely. They are acquiring substantial parcels, but the question is how to measure that standard by comparing a ridgeline acquisition against activity use areas which the ridgeline is not. It is necessary to be careful when judging in terms of what type of space and how it is used. Manager said that, by next week, preliminary estimates can be provided on the overall impact of the debt service for the major items listed. He also mentioned that on the Delta ponds a formal agreement has been reached with Mr. Altucker on the purchase of the first phase--Parcel A. On the other section, he thinks they will be able to obtain an option on about 50 acres. Mayor Keller said he felt there was not enough time to put an item on the November ballot and muster the support necessary. It was understood that the matter would be discussed at the September 19 Council meeting, as well as at the Council Goal Session on September 21. Mr. Haws left the meeting. e 9/12/79--3 50,/ I . I VI. GROWTH STUDY Mr. Farah, Planning Department, reviewed the September 12 memo to the City e Manager providing a brief summary of points made during the September 10 public testimony on the proposed modifications to Chapter 3 of the City's Community Goals and Policies Document. It summarized the seven major points made at that meeting. From those suggestions, he said that staff would be prepared to bring back, in legislative format, any changes that Council wishes to see effected. Councilors then began a review of Attachment B, Chapter 3--Growth Manage- ment (As Proposed for Revision). Pol icy 1b: Mr. Delay wondered if the word "should" was an operative word. Mr. Farah said that Council action would be to adopt the goals and policies and recognize the proposals. Policy 2: Mr. Delay said he would like to put an asterisk by it which indicates it should receive priority status for implementation. Ms. Miller agreed, and also felt that "various growth management techniques" should read "various growth rate management techniques." That detailed sort of analysis has not been made public and she would like to see it as a part of the emphasis of this recommendation. She also felt some uneasi- ness with Footnote 1 which says, "There appears to be a widespread, though not universal, sentiment that a growth management program should be adopted . . . . " She feels that sentiment occurs all through the document anyway. She feels that statement would give an undue negative emphasis. Mr. Delay added that work needs to begin on a systematic analysis of the e techniques and Council could make a strong statement that they support getting on with this analysis. Mr. Lieuallen suggested that the beginning sentence should read that the City "shall" instead of "should," or some similar word which indiates the beginning steps of a process will take place. It was understood that an asterisk would be placed by Policy 2 and that Footnote 1 would be included with that paragraph, rather than as a footnote. Policy 3: Mr. Obie wondered about "minimum overall density." He thought density was dealt with in maximums. Mr. Farah answered it was in regard to planned unit developments where the Planning Commission had envisioned a higher density than actually came about. He added it would deal mostly with new development. Po 1 icy 3b ( 1 ) : "Duplexes and triplexes should be allowed on outsize lots (see d3)." Mr. Obie thinks it is important to get on with this issue and adopt the concept suggested in this policy, and he wished to offer amend- ments. He suggested adding the word "appropriate" before the words "outsize lots." He then referred to Section d(3). After the word "privacy," - 9/12/79--4 510 he suggested adding "adequate open space, neighborhood character," making e the sentence read, "Emphasis should be placed on siting and design criteria to ensure privacy, adequate open space, neighborhood character, and to permit use of solar energy." He also felt there should be a d(5), which would read, "Minimum lot size for duplexes and triplexes should be reduced." Also, under 3b(1), at the end of the sentence, he felt that there should be a note saying, "See proposal 10." Mr. Lieuallen suggested accepting all of Mr. Obie1s modifications. He feels that, while there is a need to infill and increase density, there is also a need to be sensitive to residents~ concerns area by area. Mr. Delay said Council needs to look at ways of forcing higher density. It is the undeveloped land where there will be the greatest opportunity get a hold on the future for delivering services. Po 1 icy 3b ( 2) : Ms. Miller felt that "(panhandle lots)" should be placed after the word "requirements," rather than before it. Po 1 icy 3c ( 1 ) : Ms. Miller wondered about making that policy more specific, since it says that "alternatives to current standards should be explored." She wondered if it meant density requirements, siting, design, or what. Mr. Farah responded it could mean density, parking, coverage, etc. Mayor Keller suggested that, if she were to look at Proposal 4, that might help clarify the situation. Mr. Lieuallen said he would like from staff some comment on reducing e parking for apartments. He wants an assessment of how staff sees that possibility developing. Mr. Delay said it is obvious there are many inhibiting factors. He wanted to ensure ways would be explored to elimi- nate some economic impediments to having that kind of a development. It was understood that discussion would be concluded on the policies either at the next Wednesay Council meeting or as soon as the agenda permits its inclusion. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to September 19, 1979. .~ ) Charles T. Henry City Manager (Recorded by Diane Price) DP:so/CM7b1 e 9/12/79--5 5/1 e i DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Engineering Division Bid No. 10 Opened: September 11,1979 l. Repair of Brookside Drive Slide. (Job No. 1765) Bidders: Contract Cost: AWARD l. Dan D. Allsup Contractor, Inc.--------------------$ 40,965.00 2. Shur-Way Contractors, Inc.------------------------$ 41,592.00 3. Babb Construction Co./Delta Construction Co.------$ 53,260.00 4. Wildish Construction Co.--------------------------$ 55,336.80 Cost to Abutting Property: Cost to City Amount Budgeted e By Agreement $ 40,965.00 -0- -0- COMPLETION DATE: October 15, 1979 e .5/2- Page 1 of 1