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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/1981 Meeting M I NUT E S e Eugene City Council City Council Chamber October 26, 1981 8 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Gretchen Miller, Brian Obie, Betty Smith, Mark Lindberg, and Emily Schue. COUNCILORS ABSENT: D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, and Cynthia Wooten. Adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller. 1. COMMENTS FROM MAYOR KELLER "It's ironic that on the evening that we are here to say special words about those people in our community who volunteer their time, that the number one leaders in the volunteer organization in the community are having a little difficulty in reaching a quorum. We will eventually have one more councilor join us when we get to the official business part of tonight's agenda. But, e while we are waiting, I thought I would make a few opening comments, and then maybe some of the councilors would like to make some brief comments, also." "First of all, October is Citizen Participation Month in the City of Eugene and has been now for five or six years, and I'm sure with the success of this evening, it will continue to be." "A high priority is how busineis is conducted in the City of Eugene. Just a brief recap of where we are today and where we are going tomorrow, is that I am happy to announce that we now have 55 boards and commissions and committees within our City that we appoint people to, either as City commissions and boards or as representatives of the City on other boards and commissions that are formalized by other jurisdictions." "In addition to council members, we have about 330 citizens who give about 21,000 volunteer hours per year to the City. We have another 700, give or take 10 or 20, people who participate regularly in our 20 neighborhood organizations, bringing the total of citizens participating directly in City government to over 1,000 people. They give us totally about 25,000 hours each year to make this commun ity a place we can all be proud of. II "Not only do our citizens like to give advice to the council, but they've also shown that they are willing to shoulder the burden of responsibility of getting things done. We're going to be looking especially to you this coming year to help us reach the goals we've set for ourselves in the remaining months of 1981 e and in 1982." MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 26, 1981 Page 1 e "So this is a time of thanks and a time of challenge. Thanks for all the meetings and phone calls and notoriety you've borne for the sake of serving the community, and the challenge to continue to be our colleagues in leadership during the year ahead." The Mayor asked those in the audience who serve on boards and commissions to stand and be recognized. He thanked them, noting appreciation for what they have done. liThe second portion of my brief comments this evening is dealing with the council goals that most of you have either read, heard on the radio, or heard and seen on television, that we adopted several weeks ago. I would like to officially report them to the citizenry of the City. The high priority, number one on our list, was economic development and diversification. The second item was financial planning and management issues. The third item was downtown revitalization. The fourth was the relationship with EWES. Our fifth item is River Road/Santa Clara planning issues. Number six was the LCDC issues that are facing us in our update plan. Number seven was Performing Arts operations that will start next fall. Number 8 was city office space needs. Number nine was wastewater issues that we seem to be mired in the mud in. Number 10 was commun- ity service and relations.1I IIWe spent Thursday evening, all day Friday, and part of Saturday developing these goals. There were a lot of items that were discussed that are not repre- sented on this list of ten items here, but for one reason or another--perhaps e the progress that was instigated several years ago had led us beyond the point of great concern--they do not appear here. But, it isn't that they're not important. These are just the priorities as the council could foresee them for the immediate future and those are the ones we would like basically to deal with in the next 12 months.1I lilt's important to note to those people who serve on the boards and commissions, that these are the council goals. In essence what we are talking about is getting ready for a better economic flavor in our community. The financial planning that we're talking about is a springboard from a year ago, when we adopted a budgeting process that most of us and the citizenry could understand. Then, everything else kind of molds together and fits into a nice package for all of us to deal with.1I "Regarding wastewater issues, we dealt with what we are going to do when the Federal government refuses to assist us in the funding process. I think part of that links in dealing with the River Road/Santa Clara issue. They all mingle together. II "Downtown revitalization has been a high priority in this community for an extended period of time, and now we are looking at additional businesses in that particular area. A year ago, housing in the downtown core area was a high priority and you will note that it is not on this list. That means that we're assuming that the staff is doing an excellent job, doing all that's possible for us to develop further housing units in the core area.1I e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 26, 1981 Page 2 e "So, most of the issues, unfortunately, deal with money and most of us know that money is a difficult issue. I think with some additional planning and being aggressive, we will find that we will survive the unfortunate economic environ- ment that we currently live with. In the future, weill never have to be faced with such drastic reductions in payroll, and that, somehow or another, leads us all back to the fact that we want to have an ideal community with great liva- bility, and that, unfortunately, takes money. And so, in the next twelve months, you will hear lots of talk as we discuss and ramble through the basic processes of how we're going to do all the things that we want to do. An d, we invite you to participate at whatever level you feel comfortable with.1I Ms. Smith noted appreciation for the effort of staff, particularly Carol Baker, who organized and put the open house together. Also, she noted that the Eugene Action Forum assisted in the open house. Attendance tonight was much better than it was last year. One of the purposes of holding an open house is to have people participate by applying to serve on one the City's boards and commissions. Ms. Schue agreed that the open house this evening has been successful. Also, this afternoon there was an open house at Public Works Maintenance. It was very interesting and they are starting a fitness program for their employees to help prevent accidents and to work with those who need rehabilitation. Mr. Lindberg stated that he wanted to reinforce Mayor Keller's comments regarding council goals such as energy and housing, that have dropped off the list. Work continues on these items, and they are included in some of the other goals and are going well. e Mr. Obie arrived at the meeting. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Director's Approval of a Minor Partition Located on the south side of Barber Drive, east of Dillard Road (Clarence Lee Peterson) (M 81-21) (memo, map, and background information distributed). Mr. Gleason introduced Kirk McKinley, Planning. Mr. McKinley stated that this minor partition request involves a panhandle modification which would create an additional lot from an existing lot. The lot as it exists now contains two residences, one on each proposed parcel. The Planning Department determined that the proposal met applicable land divi- sion criteria and approved the minor partition on June 22, 1981. That decision was appealed to the Planning Commission on the basis that the partition violated a deed restriction and a decree of summary judgment by the Circuit Court of Lane County restricting division of the parcel within the Skyline Park Estates subdivision. The Planning Commission denied the appeal after receiving the City Attorney's opinion which said the City would not be in contempt of court by approving the partition. The requested zoning is RA. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 26, 1981 Page 3 '_ No ex parte contacts or conflicts or interests were noted. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor of the appeal: Dan Kovtynovich, 1595 Skyline Park Loop, stated that he is representing Eldon Kovtynovich. He noted that this issue has gone all the way to Circuit Court. The person who owns this lot has changed a garage into living quarters which requires that he get a panhandle lot designation. The City Attorney ruled that the Circuit Court decision had no bearing. It does not seem right to tell a citizen he can do something if he will be held in contempt of court. This would not be in the best interests of the subdivider to partition this property. This is similar to the situation in Hawkins Heights. There being no further testimony, public hearing wa~ closed. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to deny the appeal. Ms. Schue stated that it is her understanding that the City is following its rules for minor partitions and the applicant has met those criteria. Mr. Gleason added that anything further on this case would be a civil disagreement and would be civilly enforced. Ms. Miller added that if the City gets into deed restriction enforcement that could cause real problems. e Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. B. Public Works Bid Awards (tabulations attached) 1. Sanitary sewer to serve area from 160. east of Harrison Street to Glenwood Boulevard and between Southern Pacific Railraod tracks and i60' south of Glenwood Drive (960). 2. Sanitary sewer on Mill Street at 18th Avenue to serve Tax ,Lot 17-03-32-3 3--19600 (1968). 3. Sanitary sewer reconstruction to repl ace exiting 8" sanitary sewer line south of Mission Avenue and east of Van Ness (1947) . 4. Storm sewer in Villard, 13th Avenue and Moss Street from 15th Avenue to Garden Avenue (1937). 5. Storm sewer construction on 22nd Avenue, from Washington Street to 1/2 block east of Lawrence Street (1960). Public hearing was opened. There being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to award the contracts to the low bidders. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 26, 1981 Page 4 -- ----~ . III. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING--PARADE PERMIT ORDINANCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVISION (ordinances, rules distributed) Mr. Gleason noted that the council has held several public hearings on this item and has asked staff to redesign the ordinance. CB 2310--An ordinance concerning parades; amending Section 5.500, 5.505, 5.510, and 5.520 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; motion carried 4-1, with Councilor Obie voting no; the bill was declared passed and numbered 18885. CB 2383--An ordinance concerning activities on streets and sidewalks; amending Section 4.860 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; motion carried 4:1, with Councilor Obie voting no; the bill was declared passed and numbered 18886. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES/FINDINGS OF FACT OF HEARINGS PANEL OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1981, RE: RENEWAL ENDORSEMENT OF A RETAIL MALT BEVERAGE LIQUOR e LICENSE FOR GRAND AMERICAN DISCOS, INC., DBA GRAND ILLUSIONS, 412 PEARL STREET (findings, minutes distributed) Ms. Miller noted that this was a long, interesting hearing on a liquor license appeal. Ms. Schue added that there had been problems with this establishment. Now, the people would like to sell their business and it is easier to sell with a liquor license than without it. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approve the Hearings Panel minutes of September 21, 1981, and to adopt the findings of fact upholding the appeal. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. V. SUBCOMMITTEE NOMINATIONS FOR EMERALD CANAL FEASIBILITY TASK FORCE (information distributed) Mr. Lindberg noted that the subcommittee has been working hard to come up with a balanced committee and they think they will have that to present to the council on October 28. They would like to delay this item for two days. - The meeting was adjourned to October 28, 1981. Respectfully submitted, e ~~ City Manager --- (Recorded by Lynda Nelson) October 26, 1981 Page 5 MDG: LN :jw/CMall -~. ._~ .' - Public Works Department . Engineering Division BID NO.: 7 OPENED: October 20, 1981 el. SANITARY SEWER to serve area from 160 feet east of HARRISON STREET TO GLENWOOD BOULEVARD and between Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks and 160 feet south of Glenwood Drive (Job No. 960) Bi dders Cont ract Cos t AWARD l. Egge1s Sand & Gravel Co. ---------------- $104,958.66 2. Wi1dish Construction Co. ---------------- $111,706.10 3. Eugene Sand & Gravel -------------------- $111,732.25 4. H & J Construction Co. ------------------ $149,573.00 5. Dan D. Allsup Contractor ---------------- $166,708.40 Cost to Abutting Property Cost to City Amount Budgeted San Lat $0.19jSq. Ft. $26,800.00 $66,300.00 (531) San Serv $265.00 Each Deferred COMPLETION DATE: July 31, 1982 $51,500.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. SANITARY SEWER on MILL STREET at 18th Avenue to serve Tax Lot No. 17-03-32-33-19600, (Job No. 1968) e Bidders Contract Cost -- AWARD l. Eugene Sand & Gravel Co. ----~---------- $ 2,825.00 2. Eggets Sand & Gravel Co. --------------- $ 3,145.20 3. H & J Construction Co. ----------------- $ 3,225.00 4. Northwest Excavating ------------------- $ 3,815.00 5. Emerald Excavating --------------------- $ 4,228.00 6. Wildish Construction Co. --------------- $ 4,990.00 7. Dan D. Allsup Contractor --------------- $ 8,700.00 Cost to Abutting Property Cost to City Amount Budgeted $3,620.00 -0- -0- COMPLETION DATE: November 20, 1981 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SANITARY SEWER RECONSTRUCTION to replace existing 811 sewer line lying south of MISSION AVENUE AND EAST OF VAN NESS (Job No. 1947) Bidders Contract Cost AWARD l. Northwest Excavating ------------------- $ 4.925.25 2. H & J Construction Co. ----------------- $ 6,550.00 3. Wildish Construction Co. --------------- $ 8,475.00 e Cost to Abutting Property Cost to City Amount Budgeted None $5,400.00 $6,100.00 (531) COMPLETION DATE: December 15, 1981 ;0 -. , BID NO.7 - Opened: October 20, 1981 - 4. STORM SEWER in VILLARD, 13th Avenue and Moss Street from 15th Avenue to Garden Avenue (Job No. 1937) Bidders Contract Cost AWARD 1. H & J Construction Co. ----------------- $119,276.70 2. Wi1dish Construction Co. --------------- $139,137.30 3. Eugene Sand & Gravel Co~' --------------- $145,117.76 4. Eggers Sand & Gravel Co~ --------------- $145,438.29 5. Western Hemisphere Enterprices --------- $202,790.00 6. Dan D. Allsup Contractor --------------- $259,212.25 Cost to Abutting Property Cost to City Amount Budgeted None \ $131,200.00 $115,500.00 (531) COMPLETION DATE: January 15, 1982 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. STORM SEWER 22nd Avenue from Washington Street to one-half block east of LAWRENCE STREET (Job No. 1960) Bidders Contract Cost ttARD 1. Emerald Excavating --------------------- $ 23,356.40 2. Wi1dish Construction Co. ---------------- $ 23,953.50 3.' Egge' s Sand & Gravel Co. ___Unun_u__ $ 24,767.77 4. Eugene Sand & Gravel Co. ---------------- $ 24,871.75 5. Walt's Concrete ------------------------- $ 25,609.20 6. Northwest Excavating -------------------- $ 26,946.00 7. H & J Construction Co. ------------------ $ 28,560.60 8. Dan D. Allsup Contractor ---------------- $ 30,346.00 Cost to Abutting Property Cost to City Amount Budgeted None $25,700.00 $26,300.00 (531) COMPLETION DATE: December 15, 1981 -