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Home My WebLink About10/14/1981 Meeting .. tit M I NUT E S Eugene City Council City Council Chamber October 14, 1981 11 : 30 a.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Gretchen Miller, Betty Smith, Mark Lindberg, D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Cynthia Wooten, and Emily Schue. COUNCILOR ABSENT: Br i an Ob i e . I Ajourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor, Mayor Gus Keller. 1. ITEMS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Lincoln School Ms. Wooten stated that she is disapPointed with School District 4-J1s actions, which rejected the second good-faith contract over use of Lincoln School. She e thanked staff for their efforts. If the negotiations are not workable, she would like the City Manager to investigate having the City retain the park property adjacent to Lincoln School which was developed with Community Develop-. ment Block Grant funds. She would like a report back on that and she would like to see further negotiations. Mike Gleason, City Manager, stated that he would proceed with both items. Mr. Hamel stated that he would like to see the possi- bility explored of having Lincoln School taken over by the City, having Jefferson Pool torn down, and opening a new pool site at Lincoln School. He asked if this could be explored. B. Councilors' Absence Mr. Hamel stated that he would be out October 26; Mr. Haws stated that he would be out next week; and Ms. Miller stated that she also would be out next week. C. Weatherization Workshops Mr. Lindberg stated that he is concerned that since the weatherization ordinance was passed, there has been no financing made available. There will be, however, several free workshops sponsored by Oregon State Extension Service, which will deal with low-cost, immediate weatherization projects. D. Delay of Appointments Mr. Lindberg stated that the subcommittee regarding the Emerald Waterway Feasi- bility Task Force has had difficulty reaching all the applicants. Therefore, e; they would like to delay making these appointments for one week. .' MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 14, 1981 Page 1 E. Citizen Participation Month -- Mayor Keller stated that October is Citizen Participation Month and applications for membership on boards and commissions are available in the City Manager's Office. F. Open House at City Hall Mayor Keller stated that on October 26, 1981, from 6 to 8 p.m. there will be an open house at City Hall. He would hope the citizenry would join with staff, council, and board and commission members to become more aware of what City boards and commissions do. G. Appointment Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to appoint Susan Sowards, 1843 Moss, Eugene, to the Eugene Budget Committee to fill the unexpired term of Paul Bestler, term ending December 31, 1981. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. II. ROWTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Approval of City Council Work Session Minutes of September 14, 1981 (distributed) e Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the City Council work session minutes of September 14, 1981. Ro 11 c a 11 vote; motion carried unanimously. B. Improvement Petition: 2nd Avenue (affected property on petition-- assessable costs: paving, total front footage 1,933.77 feet, front footage petitioned, 1,499.64 feet, 78 percent; City costs, storm sewer, $18,000) Res No. 3594--A resolution authorizing paving of 2nd Avenue from Monroe Street to Southern Pacific Railroad tracks , and paving Adams Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue. (1996) Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARING ON NEW LIQUOR LICENSE OUTLETS Mr. Gleason stated that staff recommends approval on both proposed new liquor license outlets. A. The Brass Rail (retail malt beverage); located at 453 Willamette Street; applicant: Oregon General Partnership, Larry Lee and others - " MINUTES--Eugene City Council. October 14, 1981 Page 2 . . Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. e Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to forward to OLCC with recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, if any. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. B. Shoji's of Eugene (restaurant and dispenser Class A); located at 2645 Willamette Street; applicants: Shuichi Shoji and Fred Cartmill Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to forward to OLCC with recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, if any. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. IV. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH STATE FOR SKINNER BUTTE PHASE 7 PARK CONSTRUCTION (memo, resolution distributed) Res. No. 3595--A resolution authorizing execution of agreement with the State of Oregon, Department of Transpor- tation, Parks and Recreation Division. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e V. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVE BETHEL CITIZENS' CHARTER REVISIONS AND RECOGNITION OF THE BETHEL TRIANGLE NEIGHBORS (memo, resolutions, additional information distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Ruth Miller, City Manager's Office. Ms. Miller stated that there are two resolutions. One is to delete the Bethel Triangle Area from the Active Bethel Citizens' Neighborhood, and would remove an area north of the city limits and another area that is not residential. The other resolution is for recognition of the Bethel Triangle Neighborhood. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the charter and the charter revisions. Roxy Sarasin, Active Bethel Citizens, and Robert Jordan, Bethel Triangle Neighbors, are available to answer additional questions. Ms. Smith stated that in the September 30, 1981, memo, four significant changes were listed. The second of those was regarding Classification 501(3)(c). She asked if they are a non-profit group. Ms. Miller responded that they are, but they have not yet received the 501(3)(c) designation. Whiteaker Neighborhood has that status already. Ms. Smith asked if this was a growing trend on the part of the neighborhood groups, which were originally intended for advisory. groups. She asked if they are now becoming more formal. Ms. Miller stated that they are. This designation would allow them to receive contributions and to administer Community Development money. Ms. Smith asked if this was a positive step. Ms. Miller responded that it is. Ms. Smith asked if this provides more aut~nomy. Ms. Miller stated that it does from a financial standpoint. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 14, 1981 Page 3 . Mr. Lindberg noted that there are two neighborhood groups in his ward and they ~ are looking at fund-raising mechanisms since Federal funds are being cut back. e Robert Jordan, 2360 Haig, thanked the City staff and those in the ABC group. The Bethel Triangle is unique, with certain aspects similar to inner-city and other aspects similar to rural areas. They have different problems than the Active Bethel Citizens' group. The neighborhood group has opportunities with nearby work places and opportunities for industrial cooperation. Over the last year, they have been involved in park development, historic rehabilitation efforts for the old Bethel School, and have worked on a refinement plan inde- pendent of ABC's. Also, they have put out a monthly newsletter. These actions prove their stability. Res. No. 3596--A resolution approving and accepting the Active Bethel Citizens' amended charter. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 3597--A resolution approving and accepting the charter of the Bethel Triangle Neighbors. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. VI. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT OF AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS (memo, guidelines distributed) e Mr. Gleason introduced Bob Shelby, Director of Aviation. Mr. Shelby stated that last spring, Federal employees in the control tower had asked for clearer guidelines regarding free speech at the airport. At the July 29, 1981, City Council meeting, additional work on the proposed rules and regulations was suggested to address certain constitutional issues. That work has been completed. The Airport Commission recommends approval. Ms. Miller stated that she would like to delay this item for two weeks since she has not had a chance to review it. She would urge the council to authorize Mr. Shelby to proceed with existing rules. Ms. Schue and Ms. Smith noted agreement with Ms. Miller's comments. Mayor Keller stated that council consensus was that this item be rescheduled to appear on the council agenda in two weeks. The meeting was adjourned to October 21, 1981. , City Manager . (Recorded by Lynda Nelson) LN:ky/CM23b14 MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 14, 1981 Page 4