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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/1979 Meeting ""7l!!""'"'" __ ~ ~~.. '..' , M I NUT E S e~ EUGENE CITY COUNCIL December 19, 1979 Adjourned meeting from December 12, 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 19, 1979, Council Chamber, with the following Councilors present: Betty Smith, D. W. Hamel, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. Councilors Jack Delay, Eric Haws, and Scott Lieuallen were absent. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Council Interviews--Manager reminded Councilors of a 4 p.m. meeting today to interview finalists for appointment to the Planning Commission, the Joint Housing Committee, and the Community Development Committee. B. Keith Martin Farewell Reception--Manager announced that a farewell reception for Keith Martin would be held on December 20 in the McNutt Room from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Mr. Martin will be leaving the City to join the City Attorney's Office. e II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. A rove Council Minutes of December 5, 1979, and December 12, 1979 Minutes distributed Ms. Miller mentioned that, in the December 5 minutes, her name should read Ms. Miller, not Mrs. Miller. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve Council minutes of December 5, 1979, as corrected, and approve minutes . of December 12, 1979, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. B. Payment of Bills and Claims (distributed to Councilors) Res. No. 3293--authorizing payment of bills and claims for the period December 10, 1979, to December 19, 1979, was read by number and title. Ms. Smi th moved, seconded by Mr. Hame 1, to adopt the resolution. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. e 12/19/79--1 1072- ---- ....~_... - - ~ . C. EWEB Easement Vacation (Memo and map distributed) Res. No. 3294--authorizing vacation of transmission line easement located e in Solar Heights Subdivision, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to adopt the resolution. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. D. Expenditure System (Memo distributed to Councilors) I Ms. Miller wondered if this resolution was part of the system desigred to keep closer track of expenditures. Manager responded that it was. Res. No. 3295--authorizing transfer of operating contingency monies in the countercyclical fund for the acquisition of personnel and equipment for the expenditure systems development, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to adopt the resolution. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. E. Transfer of Non-Contingency Appropriations (Memo distributed) , Manager reviewed the requested transfers: Amount Reason for Transfer PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (29) e $30,000 Professional services for Performing Arts Center consultant. $1,500,000 EPAC fund monies to new fund being created for EPAC Parking Lot (FD 32). SEWER UTILITY (36) $800 Pollutant testing equipment to meet Federal EPA regulations. $14,000 City's share of L-COG urban runoff study. $16,000 City's share of L-COG urban runoff study. $325 Equipment for Public Works. EQUIPMENT INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE (58) $567 Purchase PW equipment for drainage system. $2,000 Salary for personnel to complete Fire e Department pumpers. $325 Maintenance equipment for Public Works. ~73 12/19/79--2 ,~ . . Res. No. 3296--authorizing the transfer of non-contingency appropriations e within a given fund between programs and/or object groups, was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. F. Lane County Coordinating Council of Community Education and Recreation Agencies (resolution distributed to Councilors) .- Manager said the purpose is to ensure cooperation in working and programming among agencies to avoid duplication and to supplement each ot her. The idea is to establish a clearinghouse. Lane Cummun ity College will be providing office space, filing system, etc., for the project. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to authorize City Manager to sign joint resolution regarding Lane County Coordinating Council of Community Education and Recreation agencies. Mot ion carried unanimously. III. CONVENTION BUREAU (INFORMATION DISTRIBUTED TO COUNCILORS) In a memo of December 14, 1979, Manager proposed that the Council approve the bylaws with some amendments. In Section 4.2, Civic Center Foundation e should be changed to Performing Arts Commission. In Section 4.3, it is recommended that wordi ng be added that "When the terms of the des ignees from the public agencies expire, they or their successor designee should be automatica'lly appointed. II In Section 5.4, it is suggested that it 1 be amended to include on the Executive Committee one representative from Eugene, one from Springfield, and one from the County, as designated by each individual public agency. Manager said the agency will be officially launched the first of the year and will combine Eugene's Convention Bureau with Springfield's. Financing will be pretty much the same for the present fiscal year, and may change after that. A nine-member executive committee is proposed. Mr. Dave Radcliffe was present to give the background on the project and to answer any questions. He said they are pleased to be creating a uni- fied effort. The one organization will better represent the hospitality industry, he said. He said that, while much has been said about the loss in the tourism industry due primarily to unstable economy and lack of fuel, tourism is, in fact, the state's third-largest industry. One of their major concerns is that this area has been securing less than 10 percent of the total receipts in Oregon for the industry. One reason for that is probably because this area has not presented a unified effort. The Chamber feels this new organization will help in that endeavor. It will pull the resources together to develop long-range funding proposals e 12/19/79--3 fc7/.f - that will allow the City to professionally step into the regional and national tourism industry market. With the convention facilities . development currently underway in Eugene, it seems mandatory to coordinate e and unify the efforts. He said they have discussed the concept with government agencies and many retail businesses in town, as well. They have also discussed it with private touring companies and cultural and artistic groups. He read a letter from the Arts Alliance Council, which is composed of 25 non-profit arts organizations. At their October 25 meeting, they unanimously endorsed a joint convention bureau. Mr. Radcl iffe said the Springfield City Council has formally endorsed the proposal and have committed themselves to working with the Chamber. He comme nted, finally, that he has no problems conceptually with the Manager's propo~I.J amendments, although he does feel that the Board has a generous portion of public officials and would not want this representation to get too large. He added that he was particularly concerned with adding a representative from the County on the Executive Committee, since they have not given a formal funding commitment. Ms. Miller wondered about the wording in Section 4.2. She did not under- stand whether Eugene and Springfield would have one representative each, or simply one representative. Mr. Radcliffe said the bylaws indicate one director each is designated. Mr. Obie said he does not favor expansion of the Executive Committee. That committee is probably better represented on an ongoing basis from someone in the industry, rather than from someone on the City Council. Ms. Smith expressed concern that the City should be represented, since its room tax funds basically support the Bureau. Manager agreed that perhaps designation of a Lane County representative should not be included in the amendment. Ms. Miller said she basically _. agrees with Ms. Smith that the City's financial contribution mandates a responsibility to keep pretty close tabs on how that money is spent. When I private funding becomes the major portion of the budget, she would be in favor of less supervisory control. Ms. Schue said that the suggested public representation is certainly not a majority rule. Mayor Keller said he felt it was highly appropriate to have some public representation. He also agrees that government representation could lessen after its financial commitment diminishes. He added that it is important to keep moving aggressively in this area and complimented the Chamber on its fine work to date. Tom Hoyt, newly elected Chamber president, said both the Springfield and Eugene Chambers have worked long and hard. The mission is to work together for the betterment of the metropolitan community. He fe lt th at the Council's concerns about the Executive Committee can be worked out. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to approve the byl aws for the Eugene/Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Smith felt it important that the Council go on record in support of the concept. e 12/19/79--4 &,75 IV. PARKING MANAGEMENT PACKAGE . Manager noted that the Council cannot enact this ordinance at today's meeting because six Councilors are not present. First reading could be held, and he also wondered if the Council would want to hold a public hearing on the subject. CB 2045--an ordinance concerning parking and establishing certain fees; amending Sections 5.660 and 5.990 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and repealing prior resolutions and ordinances; 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 Ms. Miller, that the bill be read the first time and held over to January 9, 1980, at which time a public hearing would be held. Motion carried unanimously. V. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--YEAR END REPORT/GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1980 ORAL PRESENTATION (Information distributed to Councilors) Mr. Baruch Fischhoff, Human Rights Council Chairperson, was present to give an oral report. He said that the five commissions grew from the Council IS desire to expand the Human Rights Council. He said that there have been approximately 60 people holding 65 or so regular meetings during the last year in the area of human rights for the City of Eugene. He said that, although the problems have not gone away, he feels that they are . approaching them better. He stressed that all of these commissions make an effort to have members of the affected groups on their boards. They are, therefore, self-help commissions. He also said that accomplishments are due in large part to able staff assistance. Each commission functions within the framework of goals and objectives. He gave examples of some programs of those goals: Aging Commission--condominium conversions, health and retirement issues; Women's Commission--rape prevention programs, equal employment; Handicapped Commission--architectural barrier removal; Minority Commission--coordination between minority groups, employment concerns; and Youth Commission--employment for youth, discussing juvenile detention facilities, and the high school drop-out problems. The various commissions have had much liaison with the Council, CETA, Fire, and Police departments have worked on legislative subcommittees to pass State legislation, and have had liaison with many other City govern- ment bodies. Much effort has been made in the area of legislation, though the commissions have primarily supported or opposed various bills. They hope, in the future, to actually initiate measures. Due to the Commissions' work, there has been a 71 percent increase in small business loans. He added that the modest budget of $6,000 is used for publications, adminis- tration, programs, youth-run businesses, maps, etc. He summarized that the Human Rights area for the City is a very active area of City government, with a dedicated group of citizens participating. _. 12/19/79--5 b7b ~ Ms. Smith referred to earlier discussions on reorganization of the Com- mission structure and the fact that it had been suggested that the com- missions take on more responsibility to reduce some staff support. She ~. wondered if that had happened. Mr. Fischhoff said that, primarily because of reduction in the Human Rights staff, it has happened to some extent. Ms. Smith suggested that the City Councilor representatives of the City Council meet with the Human Rights Council in February to go over the Commissions' 1980 goals. That action will further a closer working relationship between Council and commissions. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to accept the Human Rights Year-End Report. Motion carried unanimously. VI. RESOLUTION REGARDING A. KEITH MARTIN Res. No. 3297--a resolution commending A. Keith Martin for his fine service to the City Council of Eugene and to all its citizens was read by number and title and in its entirety. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to unanimously adopt the resolution. Ro 11 call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Keller commended Mr. Martin as an outstanding administrator, an outstanding citizen, and an outstanding father and husband. VEt: PARKS DEPARTMENT RIDGE LINE ACQUISITION--Manager said that the City A---- ' is being offered a donation of 10 acres of the ridge line property "'-.' designated as Tax Lots 600 and 602, contingent upon that donation being accepted during the year 1979. It is pr~perty that the City had been interested in buying previously anyway. Parks Director Ernest Drapela said that the property owners approached the City late this year and indicated that, if conditions could be met by the end of 1979, they would donate the 10 acres. Mr. Drapela said the conditions have been worked out and there do not seem to be any problems. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to accept the donation of the 10 acres of ridge line property known as Tax Lots 600 and 602. Motion carried, all Councilors present voting aye except Ms. Smith abstaining. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to January 2, 1980. Respectfully submitted, ~)~ Charles T. Henry, City Manager . (Recorded by Diane Price) CTH :DP :pm/CM7a1 b77 12/19/79--6