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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/1979 Meeting -----_.+~ .- ~ "-~ ". ._.-.....~~--- --~-~........_.~. - .~._.""'~. . --._-....~..~._...--~- .,-~ ~, (e M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL December 5, 1979 Adjourned meeting from November 28, 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., December 5, 1979, Council Chambers, with the following Councilors present: Jack Delay, Betty Smith, D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Tri-Agency Policy Board Meeting--Mr. Lieuallen reported on a recent meeting of the Tri-Agency Policy Board, and memos have been distributed to the Council. He reviewed some of the newly implemented policies which give highest priority to more aggressive enforcement and public education and licensing program. They will be prioritizing their calls and will also reduce the number of times animals will be picked up at one1s residence. The Agency has initiated what they call a "blitzing" program, designed to catch offenders, by having officers in designated areas at unannounced times. Assistant Manager mentioned that if Councilors incurred complaints and problems, that they should contact (e the flak catcher, himself, or Mr. Lieuallen. Mr. Delay mentioned that there has been a tremendous improvement in the Tri-Agency operation and he supports the new concept. Mrs. Smith wondered if copies could be made available to Council showing areas that Tri-Agency intends to s ta rt blitz i ng . Mr. Martin responded that the entire County will be blitzed with some equality. A minimum of forewarning as to which areas will be blitzed provides more opportunity for catching offenders. Mr. Lieuallen also mentioned that the Policy Board will be dealing with altering the bail schedule. Also discussed was the idea of whether the Agency should be under the jurisdiction of one government entity. The Board agreed that that item would be put on a back burner while attention is given to other more pressing matters. As to the blitzing program, officials will be zeroing in on target times when dogs are usually running at large. The remainder of the day will be spent on educational efforts. Mayor asked whether there have been any proposals on dealing with the large amount of people who give away their animals. Mr. Mart in responded that a possible breeding tax is still being considered. Mr. Delay added that a new ordinance could provide consistency between the jurisdictions and thereby increase efficiency. B. Budget Committee Recommendation--Mrs. Smith recommended that Boyd Engelcke be reappointed to the Budget Committee for a term ending December 31, 1982. - (_ Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to reappoint Boyd Engelcke to the Budget Committee. Motion carried unanimously. 12/5/79--1 fa '-10 -~-' -. -.- -_. ( Manager announced that staff would like to get the Budget Committee e organized as soon as possible, and hold a meeting in December. He also would like to invite the Budget Committee members to attend the revenue discussion at the Council study session next week. Also, there are still a couple of vacancies on the Budget Committee, and he would hope Councilors would expedite those appointments. C. December 12 Council Meeting--Manager reminded Councilors of the 11:15 a.m. Council meeting on December 12, with adjournment at 12:30 p.m. to lunch and a study session at the Valley River Inn. Budget matters will be discussed and, if those items are completed, the downtown housing situation will be discussed, as noted in the agenda that had been distributed. D. EWEB Power Line Selection--Last Monday night the EWEB Board selected the 13th Avenue route as the most favorable for the new power line serving the Jefferson substation located downtown. Manager said the City owns about four acres on that route, namely the Marine and Naval Reserve Center. Mr. Parks, EWEB, had mentioned to the Council on November 28 that a route not previously suggested might be suggested at the EWEB Board meeting. That route has not been presented to the Council, and it is not known what it might have been. Discussion was held on the idea of holding a joint discussion session with EWEB and Mayor Keller felt it might be highly appropriate to do so. Ms. Miller felt it was also important to bring interested people into ( the process to voice their concerns. e Denis Snook, 1808 Jefferson, member of the Joint Neighborhood Adhoc Committee on the location of the Jefferson substation and power line, said their group has been working actively with EWEB. They have as ked City staff several times if the City had a preference on the location of that transmission line. The City never indicated any preference, and Mr. Snook said that the group is prepared to enter into discussions on the merits of the route. He said the group fully supports the choice. He feels their group has maintained a most cooperative attitude with all government bodies with whom they have worked on this matter, and they did not want to be in a adversary relation. Mr. Lieuallen indicated that during a previous meeting was the first time he had heard about a possible housing project in this area. It was understood that staff \'Iould set a date for a joint meet ing with EWEB to discuss the route, and invite all those concerned. E. Resignation of Marqaret Battelson to Lane County Prime Sponsor's Private Industry Council (PIC)--Manager mentioned that the process will be to advertise for applicants and the Mayor will recommend names to the Counci 1 . Council will then make a recommendation to the PIC, who will appoint a member. , e " 12/5/79--2 b4( . ._- -- --- ~ F. Energy Commission Appointments-- Ms. Miller and Mr. Obie have volun- teered to serve on the Energy Commission. Mr. Delay moved, and it was seconded, to appoint Ms. r~iller and Mr. Obie. Motion carried unanimously. G. Ballot for finalists for Planning Commission, Joint Housing Committee, and Community Development Committee--It was understood that the balloting would be held over until the next meeting. Also, Councilors decided to hold interviews on December 19, at 4:00 p.m. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Improvement Petitions 1. Raindrop Ridge Subdivision--(Affected property on petition; assessable costs: paving, total front footage 1,053 feet: front footage petitioned 774 feet, 74 percent: sewers, total square foota~e 54,280 feet, square footage petitioned 36,894 feet, 68 percent; City costs: none. ) Res. No. 3280--A resolution authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer within and adjacent to Raindrop Ridge Subdivision (1774) was read by number and title. (e Mr.Delay moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. 2. North of Cal Young Road--(Affected property on petition; assessable costs: sewers, 100 percent; City costs, 42-inch storm sewer, $16,500) Res. No. 3281--A resolution authorizing storm sewer construction north of Cal Young Road from Fir Acres Road to 450 feet north- west (within and adjacent to proposed Craviotto-Stratton Subdivision at Tax Map and Lot 17-03-19-13-1002) (1780) was read by number and title. Mr.Delay moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to adopt the resolution; Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Royalwood Subdivision--(Affected property on petition; assess- able costs: paving, 100 percent: sewers, 100 percent: City costs: no ne . ) Res. No. 3282--A resolution authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer construction within and adjacent to Royalwood Subdivision (1796) was read by number and title. - (e 12/5/79--3 b42- ( Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to adopt the resolution. e Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimlously. 4. Kiska First Addition--(Affected property on petition; assessable costs: paving, 100 percent; sewers, 100 percent; City costs: none. ) Res. No. 3283--A resolution authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer construction within and adjacent to Kiska First Addition (1770) was read by number and title. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith to adopt the resolution. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARING A. New liquor license Outlet--Albertson1s Food Center No. 550 (ps): 1960 Echo Hollow Road; Albertsons, Inc. Manager said that all papers are in order and staff has no objections. Public Hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to forward the application ( to OlCC with recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, e if any. Motion carried unanimously. IV. STREET PERFORMERS' PROPOSAl--STATUS REPORT AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (Memo distributed) , Manager indicated that approval of this proposal would allow street performers to appear in the mall under certain specified conditions. The request has been reviewed at length by the Parks Department, who has taken the lead in contacting interested groups. Manager indicated a letter has also been received from the Downtown Development Board, who expressed their interest and desire to be involved in the process because of the possible impact on mall activities. As the matter has not formally come before the Downtown Development Board, Mr. Drapela, Parks Director, was asked to comment on whether it would be referred back to the Board. Mr. Drapela said the decision was to submit it to the Council first. The Parks Department feels that the current mall permit process is a good example to follow in this case. Mr. lieuallen said he reqretted the fact that the matter has not come to the Downtown Development Board for their consideration as yet. He does favor giving the idea an experimental try, however. The problem, as he sees it, is that the Downtown Development Board will not be meetiAq until January, and the street performers hope to have an experimental program going on in the mall durinq the Christmas season ( e 12/5/79--4 b43 - --- --- ---~----- - -~ ----.- ..- -.--- <-. - --- _.<~ ...--.---...... ."'-'---.- (. Mr. Drapela augmented to the eight conditions outlined in the Parks Department memo. They feel a trial period is necessary to give the proposal an opportunity to be tested. Also, the Lane Regional Arts Council has agreed to supervise the program, and the Eugene Performers' Guild is in favor of that supervision. Further, a definition of street performer is necessary so that enforcement can be handled. Staff has requested the City Attorney's office to study the ordinance and make that de fin it ion. Mr. Drapela indicated that staff has consulted with the mall manager as well and felt that that dialogue took care of communication with members of the EDA. Staff is working out a contractual service arrangement relative to services of the mall manager. Currently under consideration is the allocation of four separate spaces for the street performers, other than in the central mall area. Mike Kushner, 159 West 18th Avenue, said their Street Performers' Guild has been working for several months to bring this proposal before the Counci 1 . They have been meeting with mall people and Parks staff and will have a meeting on Friday with the Lane Regional Arts Council. They feel their performances will bring business to the mall and a friendly atmosphere to Euge ne. They wish to see the project started soon because of the Christmas season and because they have been working on it for a long time. Ideally, they would like more than four spaces in which to perform, but they did say they would be performing only on the periphery during the noon hour so that normal Parks Department activities may go on in the Centre Court Mall. ~ Ray McIver, 2540 Snelling, Mall Manager, feels a trial period now is good, and has faith that the LRAC will develop rules which will be acceptable to the Parks Department and Downtown Development Board. He mentioned that the only caveat he would offer is that he would like all concerned to be aware that the weather might preclude the Christmas season from being the best time for this experiment. Perhaps not as many people will pass by the performing musicians, and they will not be able to earn as much money. In answer to a question from Mr. Lieuallen, Mr. McIver said the Downtown Development Board was not aware that the proposal was this far along. It was partially his fault, he said, because he didn't want to present the idea to the Board until he had a list of rules and regulations. Mayor Keller wondered how the street performers felt about waiting until spring to start performing, and Mr. McIver said they feel the Christmas time is ' the ideal time to experiment. He has no objection to them performing now, but he feels that perhaps they would get a better response in the spring, and he would rather have this type of performance get off to a good healthy start, then fail miserably at first. Mr. Lieuallen said that, as ~ - 12/5/79-- 5 t/f Lf ~ 4________ ( he sees it, the decision should be based on whether the Council thinks the e idea has merit, not whether the performers can make money. Mrs. Smith wondered if there was enough time to go through the process of organizing these performances, conducting auditions, etc. It was felt there would be enough time to get started a week or so before Christmas. Mr. Kushner reiterated that they would like to try it on ~n experimental basis, then formalize something with the appropriate people. He does not feel that the weather would be a deterrent. Mayor Keller felt that necessary support might be provided if Mr. Kushner were to take the proposal to the Downtown Development Board, perhaps by means of a special meeting. Mr. Obie said that as far as he was concerned, they could start immediately. Ms. Miller said that she has been aware of the group's efforts since late August. They have gone through many steps, and she favors them going ahead with it. If they can experiment in December, then the Downtown Deve lopment Board will have someth i ng to re act to at the ir meeting in January. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to approve the memo as presented by the Parks Department, and refer it to the Downtown Development Board at their next meeting for review. Motion carried . unanimously. Mr. Obie left the meeting. (' V. 'REZONING OF GRAVEL PONDS ON GOODPASTURE ISLAND (Memo and Map Distributed) e Manager said that, in July of 79, the City was negotiating for acquisition for some of the property that had been suggested for rezoning. At that time, it was recommended that rezoning be postponed until the acquisition issue was resolved. Negotiations have now been completed between Mr. Altucker and the City. Since that issue has been resolved, it would be proper to bring the matter of rezoning back before the Council. Options available are that the Council could approve the Planning Commis- sion recommendation to rezone, or refer the question of proper zoning back to the Planning Commission for a new evaluation, recognizing the change in circumstances introduced by the City's acquisition of the property. At the time the Planning Commission formulated its recommendation, the acquisition had not been completed, and a definite change in circumstances has occurred in the intervening period which could affect the Commission's recommendation. Staff recommends that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission. CB 1919--Authorizing rezoning from County AGT to City R-2/PD for property located within Willakenzie Island Area 2 Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to refer Council Bill 1919 back to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. \, Mr. Haws left the meeting. . loLlS 12/5/79--6 VI. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION STUDY--WORK PLAN PRESENTATION (Material Distributed) e The study plan, said the Manager, is based on the assumption that the Council, or a subcommittee of the Council, will be the group guiding this study and will be, in effect, the task force. Mr. Obie returned. Manager outlined the work plan as presented in the December 4 memo. He noted that the cost of the work plan would range from $30-40,000, including a full-time project director, and two full-time persons for staff support to meet the short time frame. Because of the budgetary crisis, existing staff from Planning and HCC will be used, and there will be work slippage in those departments, due to the priority of the condominium conversion moratorium work. Mr. Delay said he hoped that first priority would be given to discussion of condo conversions as they relate to new construction. Mr. Farah, Planner, feels the task force should be careful not to take any hasty actions that they may want to reverse as they get more information. "- Mr. Haws returned. Mr. Lieuallen said he would favor other members on the task force, rather than the entire Council being the task force. There is so much expertise and energy in the community that it would be a shame to waste it. He also .does not feel the Councilors necessarily know the most about the issue. Mr. Farah said that the Council is at a certain point at this time, and it e would require community members to be brought to that point as well. Also, if there is a large task force, it would become rather cumbersome and they would have to report back to the Council in any event. Staff would suggest that the most expedient method would be at least a subcom- mittee of the Council. Mr. Obie and Mrs. Smith both favored the subcom- mittee structure. Mr. Lieuallen reiterated that he would like the community involved as much as possible. Mr. Keller said that it would be well to invite people to testify on a given date. Mr. Keller recommended that Mrs. Schue, Mrs. Smith, and Mr. Delay serve. Mr. Lieuallen moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to approve the appointments as recommended by Mayor Keller, and directed the subcommittee to involve the community as much as possible. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve the work program as outlined by staff. Motion carried unanimously. Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned to December 10, 1979. 4' ~)~ Charles 1. Henry City Manage r DP:al/CM26b1 12/5/79--7 folfb