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M I NUT E S
. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
December 12, 1979
Adjourned meeting from December 10, 1979, of the City Council of the City of
Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 11:15 a.m.,
December 12, 1979, Council Chamber, with the following Councilors present: Jack
Delay, Betty Smith, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily
Sc hue. Councilors D. W. Hamel and Eric Haws were absent.
I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. Program on Condominium Conversions
Ms. Schue said that the Oregon Public Broadcasting channel will air at 7 p.m.
tonight a program on condominium conversions. Ms. Schue will appear as a
representative of the City.
B. Meeting Schedule in December
Mr. Delay wondered about the meeting schedule between Christmas and New Year's.
Manager said that the last Council meeting for 1979 would be on December 19, and
. January 2 will be the first meeting of the new year.
C. Energy Conservation Policy Board Meeting
Ms. Miller said that the first meeting of the Energy Conservation Policy Board
would be January 9, at which time the Board will discuss processes and look at
policies.
D. Management Memo Distribution
Manager noted distribution to Councilors of the Management Memo for December.
Mr. Lieuallen arrived at the meeting.
E. Budget Committee Appointment
Emily Schue recommended the appointment of Joan Mazo, 2460 Charnelton, to fill
the unexpired term of Rosalie Lemert, who has resigned. Mr. Lieuallen recom-
mended the appointment of Cynthia Wooten, 670 West 10th Avenue, to replace Gerry
Wilson, who does not wish to be reappointed.
Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the
Budget Committe appointments of Joan Mazo to fill the
unexpired term of Rosalie Lemert, and Cynthia Wooten to
replace Gerry Wilson. Motion carried unanimously.
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F. Joint Meeting With EWEB
('" Manager announced a joint meeting between the Council and EWEB at 12 p.m., e
Monday, December 17, 1979, in the EWEB Board Room.
II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
A. Council Minutes of November 21, November 26, and November 28, 1979
Mr. Delay moved, seconded by ~1s. Smith, to approve
the Council minutes of November 21, November 26, and
November 28, 1979. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Improvement Petitions
1. Laura's Subdivision--(affected property on petition; assessable
cost: paving, 100%; sewers, 100%; City costs, none)
Res. No. 3286--a resolution authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer,
and storm sewer construction within and adjacent to
Laura's Subdivision (1738) was read by number and title.
2. Tyinn Subdivision--(affected property on petition; assessable
cost: paving, 100%; sewers, 100%; City costs, none)
Res. No. 3287--a resolution authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer,
( and storm sewer construction within and adjacent to Tyinn -
Subdivision (1775) was read by number and title.
3. Calvin Park 1st Addition--(affected property on petition; assess-
able cost: sewers, 75%; City cost, none)
Res. No. 3288--a resolution authorizing storm sewer construction within
Calvin Park and Calvin Park 1st Addition (1758) was read
by number and title.
4. Shasta Park 2nd Addition--(affected property on petition; assessable
cost: sewers, 100%; City cost, none)
Res. No. 3289--a resolution authorizing sanitary sewer construction
within Shasta Park 2nd Addition (1582) was read by number
and title.
5. Spencer's Crest PUD--(affected property on petition; assessable
cost: paving, 100%; sewers, 100%; City cost, none)
Res. No. 3290--a resolution authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer,
and storm sewer construction within Spencer's Crest pu~
(1762) was read by number and title.
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6. Central Manufacturing Industrial Park--(affected property on
petition; assessable cost: paving, 100%; sewers, 100%; City cost,
(_ none)
Res. No. 3291--a resolution authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer,
and storm sewer construction within and adjacent to Central
Manufacturing Industrial Park (1657) was read by number and
title.
Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt
Resolution Nos. 3286 through and including 3291.
Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. New Liquor License Outlet
1. Goodies Delicatessen (retail malt beverage); located at
539 East 13th Avenue; John G. Townsend
Manager noted that staff finds the application in order.
Public hearing was held with no testimony presented.
Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to forward
to OLCC with recommendation for approval, subject
(. to conditions, if any. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. PARKING MANAGEMENT REPORT--STAFF PRESENTATION
(Memo and Additional Information Distributed)
Manager mentioned that a fine effort has been made on this matter by several
departments. The Downtown Development Board has been actively included in this
study as well, and has fully endorsed the report.
Mr. Obie arrived at the meeting.
A report distributed to the Council lists various goals and tactics used to
reach these goals. If Council approves the report in concept, staff will
present the necessary paperwork for formal approval at the December 19 meet ing,.
Duane Bischoff, Parking Administrator, said that this report culminates 11/2
years of study. He said that the primary purpose of the report is to approach
parking on a program basis rather than piecemeal. He outlined the five basic
goals: 1) Maintain the economic viability of the downtown by competing with
regional Shopping centers through means of a free parking program; 2) Develop
alternative transportation systems--the initial effort underway in that regard
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is the park and shuttle service being provided now; 3) Movement toward making
more efficient use of the existing parking supply; 4) Maintain the quality of e
C neighborhoods by addressing the parking problems in those neighborhoods; and
5) Maintain air quality standards.
Mr. Bischoff outlined the various items on which Council action is requested:
1. Code amendment to increase the penalty for Free Parking District
violations from $500 to $200; Goal I; Objective 1; Tactic C
(page 4).
2. Recommendation to increase the bail schedule for Free Parking
District violations from the present rate of $20 to an escalating
rate of $20 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense, and
$150 for the third offense, Goal I; Objective 1; Tactic C (page 4).
3. Recommendation to require mandatory court appearance for offenders
convicted of three or more free parking violations; Goal I;
Objective 1; Tactic 0 (page 4).
4. Resolution to increase the cost of a business parking permit for
a designated parking area from the present $16 a month to $35 in
January 1, 1980, $40 in 1981, and $45 in 1982, Goal I; Objective 2;
Tactic A (page 6).
5. Adopt the proposed day-pay rate schedule for the Performing Arts
Center Garage; Goal II; Objective 2; Tactic E (page 9).
( 6. Resolution to increase monthly parking rates for the Overpark, e
Parcade, and surface lots; and establish monthly parking rates for
the Performing Arts Center Garage; Goal II; Objective 2; Tactics 1
and 2 (pages 9-10).
7. Resolution to increase parking meter rates from $.10/hr. to
$25./hr. and from $.25/5 hrs. to $1/5 hrs. in 1980; Goal II;
Objective 2; Tactic D (page 10).
8. Increase the fine schedule for meter and overtime violations from
$1 and $2 to $3 and $4; Goal II; Objective 2; Tactic B (page 11).
9. Resolution to increase meter hood rental rates and deposit;
Goal III; Objective 3; Tactic B (page 14).
Mr. Bischoff clarified that Item 5 would be for employees who need to use
their cars once a month; for example, for a doctor's appointment. Item 9
is used by construction, moving, and maintenance vehicles.
He indicated that necessary paperwork will be brought back on Items 1, 4,
and 5 through 9 for formal approval if the report is approved in concept.
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He also commented that future actions could include, for example, restriping
. of the parking spaces downtown, since 51 percent of the cars coming into the
downtown area are either compact or subcompact cars, thereby requiring a
narrower parking space. Thus, more spaces can be created than now exist.
Mr. Delay wondered what would happen with those all-day meter lots which are
somewhat less expensive. Mr. Bischoff responded that rates on those parking
meters will be increased at the same time. In answer to a question from Ms.
Miller, Mr. Bischoff also commented that the parking meter rates will be raised
city-wide because the rationale is the same--that being that maintenance of the
parking spots is more costly than the revenues currently being received. Mayor
Keller expressed some concern with the penalty for violations of parking in the
Free Parking District. It is recommended that the fine be increased from $50 to
$200. Assistant City Manager said that this would give the judge more latitude
and that $200 would be the maximum fine which the judge could levy. I n some
cases, a judge might be dealing with a scofflaw, who is openly defying the
parking rules. The rental value per parking space is about $70 per month, and
so chronic offenders are in actuality stealing from the public.
Mr. Bischoff said he looked at the economic value of a parking space in retail
dollars. In studies done on the number of parking spaces versus retail revenue
in the downtown area, he estimates each stall generates approximately $30,000 to
$40,000 a year of retail business.
Mr. Lieuallen wondered if any advantages would be afforded two-person carpools.
Mr. Bischoff said that initially, carpools of three or more will receive free
parking. Eventually, ride sharing with one other person will result in reduced
. costs. Mr. Lieuallen noted that the cost had been estimated at $7,000 to $8,000
per stall to build new parking sites. He wondered what the Park-N-Ride system
costs will be. Mr. Bischoff said that it will cost about $8,000 a month to run
two buses five days a week, thereby demonstrating that the Park-N-Ride system
will be far less costly than building new parking spaces. There is no competi-
tion at this point with Lane Transit District as the Transit District does not
have enough rolling stock to provide a downtown Park-N-Ride service. They are
experimenting, however, with this program in some outlying areas. If, at some
future point, the Transit District can provide that service, the City will
gladly bow out.
Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve
the report in concept. Motion carried unanimously.
It was understood that the necessary materials for formal approval would be
brought to the December 19 Council meeting.
V. FIELD BURNING--STATUS REPORT
Manager explained that a resolution before Councilors would, if enacted, authorize
the adoption of a Memo of Understanding between the City and the seed growers
which is, in effect, the adoptlon of a peace treaty and an end to a long, expen-
sive war. He also noted the fine work done by the City Attorney's Office, Stan
Long, Tim Sercombe, and by Terry Smith.
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City Attorney Stan Long commented that this resolution would provide a fairly
long-term agreement with the Oregon Seed Council. It represents the successful e
( culmination of two-and-one-half years of efforts since the Council asked staff
to find a workable compromise which would serve the interests of Eugene and the
interests of the seed industry. Throughout the process the City has been to
court and has dealt with many administrative agencies, and much progess has been
made. In anticipation of Council's approval, Mr. Long felt it was important to
say, on behalf of the Field Burning Task Force, that it has been a pleasure to
work with a Council who was unanimously behind the issue. It has made the City
much more effective. He felt it also was important to note the contributions
that Mayor Keller and Councilor Delay have made. They gave much of their time,
he said, and, without their efforts, the City would not have this agreement. If
approved today, there is tentatively scheduled tomorrow for formal execution of
the document by Mayor Keller and the Seed Council. Staff would then try to
persuade the EPA and DEQ to approve the memorandum as permanent rule changes.
In its efforts, staff sought to achieve an incentive to minimize the amount and
severity of intrusions of smoke into Eugene. The performance standard method
includes an incentive for those managing the smoke program to have less intru-
sions, as well as less severe intrusions. The performance standard approach
makes acreage considerations irrelevant. It is important to recognize that most
operational goals would be in place on a permanent basis.
Mr. Long also reported that any economic boycott by the seed growers would
probably come to an end. Also, the system includes features that ensure that
field burning will not violate the Federal Air Quality Standards. A permanent
program such as the one being presented provides benefits to the seed industry,
( which needs stability to do its own long-range planning. Also, the weather e
and a combination of rules the last two years have caused some increases in
infestations of a disease which attacks the seed crops. The performance stan-
dard is a compromise offering advantages, albeit there will be some risks to
both parties.
Terry Smith, Environmental Analyst, pointed out some of the technical aspects
of the performance standard program. He said one set of rules concerns what
are called condition emissions controls, burning techniques, moisture content,
etc. Also included is a new feature called the incentive system that is an
elaboration on the acreage release system used in the past. The technical
justification is based on the analysis of five- and ten-year-long records of
smoke intrusion into the area. The performance standard is based on the assess-
ment of how field burning smoke has affected this area in the past and what the
dynamics are of smoke intrusions on air quality and on aesthetics. Hours of
smoke are counted and it was found that certain kinds are more intense than
others. A plan has been implemented in which they are able to double some of
the more intense hours. In addition, Mr. Smith said that certain limits have
been set on the amount of smoke hours that the area is willing to tolerate.
Currently, regulations provide acres to be burned when the mixing height is
above a certain level. The proposal is that the mixing height for burning
will rise to 4,000 feet when accumulative hours of smoke intrusions into this
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area reach 15 hours; the height will rise to 4,500 feet for 20 hours of intru-
. sions, and to 5,500 feet for 25 hours of intrusions. Finally, he said, another
unique feature being implemented is called the suspended particulate monitor.
With that, it will be possible to determine the concentration of particulates
for the whole day. If that forecast indicates a possible violation, there will
be no burning allowed for that day.
Mr. Smith said that emission controls will reduce smoke impact. The particulate
monitor and performance standards will prevent field burning from violating
Federal Air Quality Standards. It is also possible that something similar could
be implemented in other parts of the valley.
Mr. Lieuallen asked for clarification on whether the acreage limitation system
would be in effect. Mr. Smith said there would no longer be an acreage limita-
tion, that it would be based strictly on performance standards. Mr. L ieuallen
wondered if the Seed Council had agreed to this plan, and Mr. Long said that the
Seed Council is prepared to enact and sign the memo of understanding tomorrow.
It would give the seed growers an opportunity, under the right conditions, to
burn up to 250,000 acres a year. It would also ensure that, during a bad year,
the City of Eugene won I t have to lIeat the smoke. II
Mr. Delay commented that he completely supports the memorandum of understanding
and the agreements worked out. He expressed much appreciation to City staff who
have worked so diligently on the matter, as it has been a long, tough battle.
The cornerstone was that air quality was being studied, not any political or
other kinds of considerations.
,- Mayor Keller offered heartiest thanks to attorneys Stan Long and Tim Sercombe,
to Technology Coordinator Greg Page, and to Terry Smith, who he felt turned the
whole program around and made an invaluable contribution, to Councilor Delay and
Assistant Manager Keith Martin.
Res. No. 3292--Attainment of clean air standards for the City of Eugene
was read by number and title.
Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the
resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. BALLOTS FOR SELECTION OF FINALISTS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION,
JOINT HOUSING COMMITTEE, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Manager announced the results of the balloting.
Finalists are: Joint Housing Committee--Vi Johnson, Robert Linz, and Ron Wolfe;
Planning Commission--Alan Maxwell, Eleanor Mulder, Brian Bauske, and Dare
Marentette; and Community Development Committee--Harris Hoffman, Sherry Oeser,
and Jill Heiman.
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community Dev. Comm. Joint Housing Comm. Planning Commission
( Bill Hamel Dave Hawkins Dale Chandler Alan Maxwell e
Harris Hoffman Robert Linz Harold Hyman
Cindy Bollinger Truman Rich Brian Bauske
, Eri c Haws Joan Mazo Carl Hosticka Darcy t~arentette
A 1 an Maxwell
Eleanor Mulder
Emily Schue Sherry Oeser Vi Johnson A 1 an Maxwell
Ji 11 Hei man Richard Linz Eleanor Mulder
Sandra Lenz Ron Wolfe Sandra Bishop
Brian Bauske
Jack Delay Harri s Hoffman Vi Johnson Eleanor Mulder
Mary Walston Robert Linz Alan Maxwell
Sherry Oeser Ron ~Jo 1 fe Brian Bauske
'Gretchen Mi 11 er Sherry Oeser Vi Johnson Eleanor Mulder
Ji 11 Heiman Robert Linz Darcy ~~arentette
Harris Hoffman Paul Bogen A 1 an Maxwell
Scott L i eua 11 en Jill Heiman V'j Johnson Eleanor Mulder
Harri s Hoffman Robert Linz Brian Bauske
Sandra Lenz Ron Wolfe Alan Maxwell,
( Brian Obie Harris Hoffman Vi Johnson A 1 an ~laxwe 11 e
Sherry Oeser Robert Linz Eleanor Mulder
Cindy Bollinger Ron Wolfe Harold Hyman
Betty Smi th A 1 an Maxwe 11 Vi Johnson Harris Hoffman
Brian Bauske Robert Li nz Sherry Oeser .
Alan Maxwell Ron Wolfe Wm. Clifford Sifton
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It was understood that interviews would be held by the Council at 4:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 19, 1979.
e Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to December 19,
1979.
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Charles T. Henry ~
City Manager
(Recorded by Diane Price)
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