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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1980 Meeting e e . , M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL February 6, 1980 Adjourned meeting from January 30, 1980, 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., with the following Councilors present: Betty Smith, Scott Lieuallen, Jack Delay, D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. Councilor Brian Obie was absent. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Items From Council Mr. Hamel indicated that a group of citizens wished to speak at the Monday, February 11, Council meeting to talk about the swimming pool closure and requested that this group be allowed to speak. Mr. Delay asked if this should be dealt with at the Wednesday, February 20, Council meeting when a staff report would be given. Mr. Henry confirmed that a status report on rehabilitation of Jefferson Pool is scheduled to be given at the February 20 Council meeting. Better and more complete information should be available at that time regarding attempts being made to secure funding for such a project. Also, tentatively, a Joint Parks meeting is scheduled to be held at 4:00 p.m., February 20, to discuss the pools and the long-term program. Ms. Miller added that Joint Parks Committee will have some background on the condition of Jefferson Pool and the financial situation to consider at that point. She pointed out that it might be more effi- cient to wait to hold the public hearing until after the Joint Parks Committee met. Mr. Haws said the Council would not have to act as quickly if it is only the rehabilitation of Jefferson Pool which would be discussed; but if the Council is to reconsider the decision to close the pools, the discussion should take place quickly since the first pool closure will take effect on February 9. Mayor Keller asked for clarification of the Council IS position on hearing citizen input regarding Jefferson Pool. Ms. Miller also asked for clarification as to whether the discussion would focus only on Jefferson Pool or on the rotating pool closure due to the budget 2/6/80--1 cutbacks. Mr. Henry stated it was his understanding that the group wishes to talk about both but because of the pool closure schedule, he feels they are interested in talking first about the rotating closure. ~ He noted that arrangements for the process of the closure are under way and cannot be easily stopped without certain complications which interrelate with all the budget cuts. Mayor Keller asked if Council would support hearing from the group for ten minutes on the subject of the rotating closure. Ms. Smith felt the discussion should focus on the entire situation of the pools and would support waiting until after the Joint Parks Committee meets and Council is provided with additional information on February 20. Ms. Schue agreed that there are two separate issues and supported hearing from the group on February 11. Mr. Delay agreed that two issues are involved, but felt that if Council deals with the question of stopping the pool closures they would have to reopen the entire question of the kinds of budget cuts which have already been determined to be made in this fiscal year. All the departments made recommendations for their budget cuts, the Council approved those recommendations, and reopening this matter to look at one recommendation does not seem to be a good idea. On the basis of this, Mr. Delay did not support hearing the group of citizens. Ms. Miller was willing to reopen the entire issue of budget cuts, notifying everyone who might be affected, but was not willing to look at only one of the budget cuts. ~ Mayor Keller voiced concern as to whether staff would have an adequate period of time to make an adjustment if previous budget cut decisions were changed. Services were reduced in a number of areas and his feeling was that the Council decisions should stand. The group could be heard by the Joint Parks Committee. Mr. Hamel noted that part of the problem is that people do not under- stand the budgeting process and operational costs. Mr. Haws stated that there would be no reason for further discussion unless the staff had determined different priorities since giving the Council their recommendations. Mr. Ernie Drapela stated the original rotating pool closure proposal was based on six months of closure resulting in six months of savings in operational costs. This time was adjusted twice, once because of the need to provide citizens with a 30-day notice, and again at the request of Bethel School District. Thus, smaller savings will be realized than originally projected. Staff should immediately be advised of any consideration of rescinding the original action. . 2/6/80--2 , Mr. Drapela felt the intent of the agenda for the February 20 meeting of Joint Parks Committee will be to look at the rehabilitation costs of Jefferson Pool and any other major capital investment in pools, not to look at the rotating closures. Mayor Keller stated that the consensus of the Council was to deny the request of the citizens to be heard on the pool issues Monday night. Mr. Haws inquired about the number of interviewees for whom the Councilors were to vote for the opening on the Eugene Renewal Agency. Mr. Henry responded that the Councilors were to vote for three final- ists, listing in order first, second, and third choices for the one position. Ms. Smith asked for clarification as to whether the Coun- cilors would be voting for three people for the one position, and if the votes were to be priority-weighted. Mr. Henry said the votes would be tallied both ways: weighted and with each choice receiving one point. e Mr. Lieuallen said he had spoken with Bill Bain, Lane County Assessor, and they have become involved in a fund-raising drive to benefit Goodwill. Mr. Bain proposed a bowling match between Lane County and the City of Eugene. He invited participation in this event and bowlers will obtain pledges for their bowling scores. B. Items From Mayor 1. Mayor Keller announced that an Executive Session would be held following the conclusion of the agenda. 2. Mayor Keller gave a brief report on the League of Oregon Cities meeting. Four major areas were discussed: a press conference was held on Federal Revenue Sharing and letters were sent to legislators in Washington, DC, asking them to support the Federal Revenue Sharing as proposed by the President; discussed Oregon Liquor Control Commission again--the League1s Executive Committee took a strong position to keep liquor sales under that department rather than turning it loose to the private industry sector; Betty Niven gave a presentation on Systems Development Charge. She is proposing legislation for the next legislature dealing with how it is to be paid for. League of Oregon Cities' Executive Committee did not support her legislation because of the mandates contained within it; and the 1980 League of Oregon Cities Convention will be held in Portland at the Marriott in conjunction with the Hilton. c. Appointments 1. Joint Parks Committee--Council representative. Mr. Keller indicated Mr. Hamel IS interest in serving on the Joint Parks Committee as a replacement for Scott Lieuallen. e 2/6/80--3 Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to appoint Mr. Hamel to the Joint Parks Committee. Roll call vote; motion carried ~ unanimously. . 2. Balloting for Eugene Renewal Agency Interviewees The ballots cast by the Councilors present were as follows: Scott Lieuallen--Marna Elliot, Sandra Lenz, Clifford Sifton D. W. Hamel--Allan Pierce, Marna Elliot, Bill Frye Gretchen Miller--Marna Elliot, Sandra Bishop, Sandra Lenz Emily Schue--Marna Elliot, Sandra Bishop, Clifford Sifton Eric Haws--Truman Rich, Sandra Bishop, Dustin Posner Betty Smith--Marna Elliot, Bill Frye, Allan Pierce Jack Delay--Clifford Sifton, Sandra Bishop, Marna Elliot Although Brian Obie was not present, he had submitted a ballot earlier listing his choices as follows: Brian Obie--Marna Elliot, Bill Frye, Allan Pierce Mr. Henry read the results of the tally for ERA interviews. Unweighted, the results were: Marna Elliot, 7; Sandra Bishop, 4; and Bill Frye, Allan Pierce, and Clifford Sifton, 3 each. When the votes were recalculated giving points for first, second, and third choices, the results were exactly the same. Ms. Miller stated she felt three people should be interviewed and suggested a tie-breaker vote on the three candidates tied for third place. The consensus of the Councilors was to use her suggestion. The ballots cast by the Councilors present were as fo llows: . Eric Haws Bi 11 Frye Betty Smi t h Bi 11 Frye D . W . H ame 1 Bi 11 Frye Gretchen Miller Cl ifford Si fton Emily Schue Clifford Si fton Jack Delay Cl ifford S i fton Scott Lieuallen Cl i fford Si fton . 2/6/80--4 3. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that Marna Elliot, Sandra Bishop, and Clifford Sifton be interviewed at 6:45 p.m., February 11, 1980, in the McNutt Room. Roll call vote; motion passed unanimously. Appointments to Commission on the Rights of Women Manager indicated that the Council subcommittee had recommended the following for appointment to the Women's Commission: Julie Aspinwall-Lamberts, 1462 Morningside Drive; Baruch Fischhoff, 2374 Onyx; and Glennie Hollady, 750 East 14th Avenue; with all terms ending January 1, 1983. The Subcommittee also recommended the following alternates: Monica Kirk and Kathleen Erickson. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the Council approve the appointments to the Women's Commission. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e 4. Appointments to Commission on the Rights of Youth Manager indicated that the Council subcommittee had recommended the following for appointment to the Youth Commission: Don Chalmers, 2500 Spring Boulevard; Don Griffin, 1227 Monroe Street; Michael Krummel, 30 Monroe Street; with all terms ending January 1, 1983. Additional recommendations will be forthcoming. e Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the Council approve the appointments to the Youth Commission. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lieuallen stated he and Ms. Smith would be interviewing candidates Wednesday evening, February 6, 1980, for the Aging Commission, the Handicapped Commission, and the Minority Commission, and will be returning to the Council with those recommendations; as well as further recommendations for the Youth Commission. C. Announcements 1. Energy Board meeting, Wednesday evening, February 6, 1980, has been canceled. 2. Room Tax Committee meeting, Tuesday, February 12, 1980, 7:30 p.m. 3. Budget Committee meeting~ Thursday~ February 14, 1980, 7:30 p.m. 4. Manager noted that the Executive Session following the Council meeting will deal with the litigation relating to condominium conversion. e 2/6/80--5 5. Manager requested a motion to authorize defense/indemnification for himself, Mr. Long, et al, in the Karen Stein vs. City of Eugene action. 4It Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to authorize defense/ indemnification for Mr. Henry, Mr. Long, et al, in the Karen Stein vs. City of Eugene action. In response to Mr. Haws' question, Mr. Long said that State law provides defense and indemnification if a public employee is acting within the course and scope of employment according to established programs and policies. There is an obligation by statute to pass a motion to this effect. He added that most of the cost will be paid by the insurance company. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. II. MAHLON SWEET FIELD MASTER PLAN--STAFF PRESENTATION (Memos Distributed) Manager introduced topic and stated the presentation was to be a summary , of the highlights of the Mahlon Sweet Field Master Plan and to define the two issues which may arise in the public hearing at the February 11, 1980, City Council meeting. One of those issues is the location of the general aviation runway; the other relates to land use questions and the processes to be followed in authorizing zoning for land use for property in the vicinity of the airport. Manager introduced Bob Shelby, Director of Aviation, who presented a summary on the revised, updated blueprint for ~ the airport. He noted that the first six pages of the report are the ~ conclusion/recommendations. He also noted that the distributed memos covered decisions made by the Planning Commission on a process determining the land use. He indicated a public hearing, conducted by Bob Talbot, Chairman of the Airport Commission, was held November 13, 1979. The location of the new runway was determined after a careful analysis of six different developmental schemes. The chosen location had the least environmental impact, the least capital investment, and the greatest , airfield capacity. This is a $17.5-million developmental plan to the year 2000, which will form the basis for Federal funding to be channeled into Eugene. Of that, $4.4 million of the work has been accomplished during the time the Master Plan was being developed. Federal participation will mean the "City's share" will be approximately $3.8 mi 11 ion. The Economic Feasibility Study, conducted by the consultant, showed the plan to be economically feasible, thereby indicating that the Airport will continue to be self-sufficient. e 2/6/80--6 - Staff has recommended numerous changes which are mostly housekeeping, but two are controversial: 1) recommendation to delete industrial land use around the airport; and 2) that the airport's environs continue to be included in the Metro Planning Process. The three-phase plan consists of: Phase I (Present Time): Terminal expansion, new parallel runway, new airport fire station, additional vehicle and aircraft parking, a new tower building, and landscaping. e Phase II (1985-1990): Lengthen main runway, add more terminal buildings, develop new taxi-way system, develop commercial uses along new runway, and hopefully add a second-story loading concourse at the boarding area. Phase III (1990-2000): Continue to increase taxi-way system, enlarge sewage treatment facility, and hopefully add a second floor onto the terminal building. Mr. Lieuallen asked by whose authority the airport was initially zoned. Mr. Shelby responded that Lane County has zoning authority. He added that just because the airport was there first, that is not a valid legal defense against DEQ violations which can create a liability for the airport's owner, the City of Eugene. Mr. Lieuallen then asked if, by zoning actions which would allow non- airport related development, one could encroach on the airport to the extent that it would have to be shut down; Mr. Shelby said that this is a possibility and noted that this has already happened in Los Angeles, San Jose, and Sacramento. Ms. Miller requested additional information on what environmental impacts are being considered and what the projections are. Mr. Shelby said this information can be provided for Monday's public hearing. Mayor Keller noted appreciation for Mr. Shelby's presentation. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to call a public hearing February 11, 1980, regarding the Airport Master Plan Update. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARING A. New Liquor License Outlet 1. Freight Yard Pizza Parlor, 1960 Echo Hollow Road (Robert Schrecengost~ Larry Lee, Ralph Lee) e 2/6/80--7 ~ Manager noted staff had reviewed this application and recommends approval. Public hearing was opened with no testimony presented. Applicants indicated they were available to answer questions. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to forward recommen- dation for approval. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e IV. JET BOAT ISSUE--UPDATE (Memo Distributed) Manager introduced the topic. This issue was discussed at length last year when the jet boats started operating on the Willamette River. Action had been requested of the Army Engineers; their report indicated they would not revoke the permit and that they felt it would be best to pursue speed limits as a way of regulating this situation. Speed limits would provide for safety, as well as minimum damage to the environment. The Marine Board was contacted in regard to establishing speed limits, but they refused to take any action on this matter. Manager introduced Stan Long, City Attorney. He had looked at the possibility of the City imposing speed regulations but felt there was a question about the City's authority in this area. He outlined a course of action that perhaps would provide the best means of assuring public safety with minimal environmental damages. The Council could declare the river area parks and easements a place to be kept free of urban noise as much as possible. He also. felt it would be beneficial 4It if Lane County, Springfield, and the University of Oregon joined in the proposal for the noise abatement program so that the entire urban river area upstream from the Beltline Bridge is included. If such a program is developed, then the City could formally request assistance from the Marine Board and perhaps receive a more favorable response. Mr. Lieuallen asked what kind of action the Marine Board might take if they accepted the river as an urban park. Long's response was that the action would depend upon the kind of program which was presented to the Board. Ms. Smith asked if the Board could still say no. Long responded that a formal request would need to be reviewed differently and they may then respond in a different manner. Mr. Drapela commented that park users resent any air or noise pollution. The river is viewed as an extension of the park itself and users object to noise and air pollution which staff also would object to on the river as if it were within the park land itself. He felt a comprehensive plan for such resources would be good. Ms. Miller added that the University should also be included in those discussions. e 2/6/80--8 e e - Mayor Keller, although recognlzlng that this was not a public hearing, received consensus from the Council to listen to brief comments from Dr. Peter M. Patricelli, 3203 Willamette Street. Dr. Patricelli's comments were that when the original hearing was held because of the jet boat operation, there was not a good deal of information available regarding this situation. He noted that he personally is aware of at least four accidents in which people had been involved and he recommended that more documentation to the Marine Board would perhaps create greater recognition of the problems faced. Mr. Henry noted that Parks staff could do some of the initial ground work toward developing this program; that it would be a Parks situation initially, then Springfield and Lane County could be involved. Mayor Keller suggested informing, by letter, Lane County and Springfield of the City.s proposed course of action. Consensus was to authorize staff to proceed with this course of action. V. 1980 CENSUS--COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Mr. Henry introduced John Wesley, Chairman of the Complete Count Committee, who gave a presentation on the importance of raising awareness of the citi- zenry to take part in the 1980 census in the city of Eugene. Mr. Wesley indicated that some of the benefits which might be derived from a complete count would be redistricting, programs and services, and grant monies. Some of the ways in which they will be increasing public awareness will be sending out information through neighborhood group newsletters and other mailings, working to identify minority groups within the city who would be most likely to receive benefits (such as students and the elderly), and working with other agencies who serve the public. Mayor Keller thanked Mr. Wesley for his presentation and told him he would have whatever encour- agement or support needed from the City. VI. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Keller called the Council into Executive Session authorized under ORS 192.660(1)(h) to consult with the City Attorney regarding current litigation over the validity of the condominium conversion moratorium ordinance. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to call the Council into Executive Session under ORS 192.660(1)(h) to consult with the City Attorney regarding current litigation over the validity of the condominium conversion moratorium ordinance. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. 2/6/80--9 - e e At the end of the Executive Session, Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to bring the Council back into General Session. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and approved, the meeting was adjourned to February 11, 1980. Respectfully submitted, ~r)~ City Manager (Recorded by Lynda Nelson) LN:so/CM7al 2/6/80--10