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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes - 6/23/1997 Meeting M I N U T E S Eugene City Council City Council Chambers--City Hall June 23, 1997 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Pat Farr, Bobby Lee, Tim Laue, Scott Meisner, Nancy Nathanson, Betty Taylor, Ken Tollenaar. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Laurie Swanson Gribskov. His Honor Mayor James D. Torrey called the meeting of the Eugene City Council to order. I. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Torrey reminded those present that presentations in the Public Forum were limited to three-minutes, that a ’ warning light on speakers podiums indicated that 15 seconds were remaining in a time period, and that applause or other public demonstrations in support of or opposition to presentations were not permitted and could be the basis for adjournment of the council meeting. David Owen, 580 West 27th Avenue, Eugene, and 45 North 3rd Street, Creswell, stated that he believed creative means of funding Public Access Community Television were available. He said he had attempted to contact elected officials and appropriate staff of the City and Lane County, but that only two members of the Eugene City Council and two members of the Lane Board of County Commissioners had responded. He said he believed members of the public should be involved in decisions made about public access television. He stated that Federal legislation required communities to provide public access television. Matt Laubach, 184 East 26th Avenue, stated that he was a producer of programs broadcast on Eugene Public Access Community Television. He requested that a meeting be held between persons involved in such broadcasting and those controlling the funding for it. He suggested that administration of public access television in Eugene by Metro Television be replaced with administration by a nonprofit organization committed to its operation. He said he believed funding for public access television could be provided from the Eugene telecommunications tax, the Public Education Government support contributions made by TCI, and by permitting fund-raising on public access programs and dedicating to it one-third of franchise fees paid by TCI. Eli Dumitri, 2659 Almaden, stated he was a concerned citizen and that he supported Eugene Public Access Community Television. He said he believed funding for the service could be provided. He urged the City Council to meet with representatives of those involved in public access broadcasting. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 1 7:30 p.m. Jeff Hedges, 2368 Wester Street, stated that he had worked for Eugene Public Access Community Television for three years and supported the efforts of the Coalition for the Rebuilding of Community Television. He said he did not believe the status quo was adequate public access television for Eugene. Bob Fauvre, 2979 Maruanta Street, stated that he had produced a program for Eugene Public Access Community Television for 14 years which provided the public with news not otherwise available. He said he believed better utilization of volunteers would be a way to control expenses of the service. Jim Lynch, 2350 North Terry #26, stated he supported requiring residential developers in Eugene to provide adequate streetlights in subdivisions. He said the street on which he lived was unnecessarily dark and that it would have been easiest to install streetlights at the time of construction. Anne Sheridan, 87365 Green Hill Road, stated that she was a communications specialist with four years experience at Eugene Public Access Community Television. She said public access television was the predominate forum for discussion of issues in the United States. She described volunteer participation in the “” Heart of Health program and suggested that elimination of public access television would curtail free speech. “” Cindy Noblitt, 3907 East 17th Avenue, stated that she was associated with the production of Cascadia Live on Eugene Public Access Community Television and was a member of the Coalition to Rebuild Community Television. She said she supported the suggestion that participants in public access television participate in discussions with those determining its fate. She said she supported creation of a separate public access channel in Eugene and opposed the current requirement that 20 percent of the content of a program be produced locally for it to air on Eugene Public Access Community Television. Craig Miller, 1275 West 17th Avenue, described his experiences with Public Access Community Television in a small town in the state of Colorado. David Raymond, 3415 Hyacinth, stated that he was president of the Eugene Public Access Community Television oversight organization, served on the Oregon Public Network Council, and participated in the Coalition to Rebuild Community Television. He said he supported 24-hour access to Eugene Public Access Community Television. He suggested that operations, management, and program development elements of Eugene public access television be reviewed, and invited members of the City Council to visit its facilities. Sherry Franzen, 2635 Oak Street, stated that she was the assistant volunteer manager of Oregon Public Network which involved more than 400 persons. She said she believed the draft of minutes of the June2, 1997, meeting of the City Council were inaccurate. She suggested that Eugene Public Access Community Television provide training in civil disobedience techniques. She asked that allegations regarding refusal of medical treatment made by Carole Bruhl before her recent death be investigated. Misha Seymour, 1313 Lincoln #306, stated that it was important to treat community residents with respect. He said Public Access Community Television was an important resource because the creativity it encouraged Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 2 7:30 p.m. supported development of self-esteem. He suggested that eliminating public access television was a form of censorship and that it should be continued because funding for it could be provided. Tom Yahner, 340 West 8th Avenue, stated that he had been offended in a recent interaction with the mayor. He said the truth of his allegations should be investigated, not rejected. He said he believed the mayor was risking the safety of Eugene citizens and called for an external police review board. Pam Boudine, 3109 Kingrow, reviewed elements of the 1975 franchise agreement between the City of Eugene and TCI Cablevision relating to Public Access Community Television. She said she did not believe the agreement was being followed and called for its reevaluation. Mary Papish, 1797 East 25th Avenue, stated that she was a volunteer at Eugene Public Access Community Television. She said that she believed the free expression possible through its programs should be continued. Robert Mueller, 25751 Wildwood, Veneta, stated that he worked at Eugene Public Access Community Television and described his experiences. He pointed out that Eugene public access television was made available to other small communities in the area and that the City Council should take that into consideration when making decisions regarding its future. Tim Lewis, Post Office Box 11122, stated that Public Access Community Television was an important resource, but that managers of the Eugene service cared little for locally produced programs. He said he believed the council should provide additional funding for continuing its operation. Melody Chord, 2774 Potter Street, expressed appreciation to the council for its decision to leave open consideration of support for Public Access Community Television. She said she supported involvement of the public in decisions regarding its continuation. She said she was vice president of Access Video, a member of the original Coalition to Rebuild Community Television and had been one of 23 volunteers who produced public access coverage of the 1996 Eugene Celebration parade. Randall Johnson, 364 Rosewood, described his experience with Public Access Community Television. He said it had led to his enrollment in a course of study in video production at Lane Community College. Mayor Torrey stated that the City Council and Budget Committee had recommended that the ten percent cuts to the Metro Vision be restored in the fiscal year 1998 City Budget and designated that it support Public Access Community Television. He also stated that a request was to be made to the Metropolitan Policy Committee that the public access center be open at least two days a week until a service plan for Metro Television was developed. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes of April 23, 1997, Special Meeting; April 28, 1997, Dinner Work Session; April 28, 1997, Meeting; April 29, 1997, Special Meeting, and April 30, 1997, Lunch Work Session Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 3 7:30 p.m. B. Renewal of Eugene-Springfield HOME Program Consortium C. Purchase of Housing Landbank Site Authorization for an Amended Loan Agreement with the Department of Environmental D. Quality and a Bond Sale in a Principal Amount of not more than $3,000,000 Res. No. 4523--A resolution of the City of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, authorizing an amended State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement with the Department of Environmental Quality of the State of Oregon and a Special Assessment Bond in an aggregate principal amount of not more than $3,000,000, and authorizing a reduction in reserves for certain outstanding bonds. E. Resolution Calling a Public Hearing--Withdrawals from Special Districts Res. No. 4524--A resolution calling a public hearing to consider proposed withdrawal of territory (Clarenbach, EC EU 97-25; Senger, EC EU 97-31; Eschliman, EC EU 97-24; Murray, EC EU 97-26; Jinks, EC EU 97-28; Fuller, EC EU 97-23; and Bailey Hill Company, EC EU 97-37) from the River Road Water District and River Road Park and Recreation District; and proposed withdrawal of territories (Stingray, C EU 97-5; Contemporary, C EU 97-6; Hogan, C EU 97-7; Stingray Development, Inc. West, C EU 97-8; Albert, etal, C EU 97-10; McCann, C EU 97-20; Shapitka, C EU 97-19; Lyon, C EU 97-9; Smith, C EU 97-3; and Brown, C EU 97-1) from the Santa Clara Water District. F. Resolution Concerning State Shared Revenues Res. No. 4527--A resolution certifying that the City of Eugene provides the municipal services required by Oregon Revised Statues, Section 221.760, in order to receive State Shared Revenues. Ms. Nathanson requested that approval of minutes of the City Council April 28, 1997, Dinner Work Session, and April 30, 1997, Lunch Work Session be removed from the Consent Calendar for dicsussion and amendments. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to approve the rest of the items on the City Council Consent Calendar, as amended. Roll call vote. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. Ms. Nathanson requested that the first sentence in the ninth paragraph on page five of the minutes of the April 28, 1997, Dinner Work Session of the City Council be amended, as follows: Ms. Nathanson asked if the council could decide to eliminate organization was developing options which could eliminate some programs in an accelerated fashion to enable other programs to continue longer. Mayor Torrey determined there were no objections Ms. Nathanson’s suggested amendments. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to approve the minutes of the April 28, 1997, Dinner Work Session of the City Council, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 4 7:30 p.m. Ms. Nathanson stated that she would confer with staff before proposing changes to the minutes of the April 30, 1997, Lunch Work Session of the council. Mr. Farr observed that purchase of a housing landbank site by action taken through the Consent Calendar was a good example of the continuing support for development of affordable housing provided by the City. III. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING DOWNTOWN SERVICES DISTRICT City Manager Vicki Elmer announced that the council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Council Bill 4616, an ordinance renewing the Downtown Services District (DSD) with changes proposed by Downtown Eugene, Inc. (DEI). She reminded councilors that six affirmative votes of the council were necessary to enact the emergency clause of the proposed motion. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Greg Zobel, 1430 Willameette #23, stated that he was co-owner of Das Romaine Booksellers and Gallery located on West Broadway. He reviewed problems that his business had experienced with youth whom he said regularly loitered on the Downtown Mall. He said that his experience working with the Downtown Mall Guides to correct such problems had been positive and that he believed the guides should be given limited police powers in the performance of their duties. Russ Brink, 160 East Broadway, stated that he was Executive Director of DEI. He described the operation and purpose of the self-assessment district. He said the proposal for renewal of the DSD under consideration was changed from the one the council had reviewed at its April 28, 1997, work session, as follows:  Starting in the second year, the assessed fee would increase by $.005 per square foot in the district.  Occupied basement space would be assessed a $.04 per square foot annual fee. In addition, Mr. Brink said that other alterations of the current ordinance under consideration were not included, as follows:  Assessment of surface parking lots.  Public sector assessments. Mr. Brink circulated two letters of endorsement of the DSD among councilors. Gene Swan, 99 East Broadway, stated that he was president of the DEI Board of Directors. He reviewed the experience of the DSD and the increase in public satisfaction with the downtown area which it had generated. He said members supported renewing the ordinance. Bill Goldsmith, 390 East 30th Avenue, stated that he was manager of the Eugene Saturday Market. He said the market’s board of directors and participating merchants supported re-authorization of the DSD ordinance. He said DEI made the Eugene city center an area of which to be proud. He reviewed community events added to the area calendar of celebrations through its efforts. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 5 7:30 p.m. Misha Seymour, 1313 Lincoln #306, stated that he believed Downtown Mall Guides infringed on the right of freedom of assembly of youth who congregated in the downtown area. He said he believed guides selectively enforced rules and that the City was negligent in not providing public restroom facilities in the downtown area on Sundays. There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing. Ms. Elmer said that the council would consider Council Bill 4616, relating to the Downtown Services District. CB 4616--An ordinance concerning the Downtown Services District Occupancy Fee, amending sections 3.650, 3.660, and 3.680 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that Council Bill 4616, with unanimous consent of the council be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Mr. Lee observed that the proposed ordinance renewal involved a self-imposed fee and had been successful in accomplishing its purpose. He said he believed it was important to become more sensitive to youth on the Downtown Mall and avoid rigidity in dealing with them. He complimented New Roads and other social service programs seeking to work with youth. Mr. Farr commented that he was acquainted with youth spending time on the mall and supported the DEI. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. City Manager Elmer announced that the council would consider Council Bill 4616 by number only. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that Council Bill 4616 be approved and given final passage. Ms. Nathanson stated that she believed DEI had strong support and was an idea that worked. She said she supported passage of the motion. She said she was disappointed that the council had not been given an opportunity to discuss assessment of surface parking lots in the DSD and expressed a hope that such a conversation could be scheduled for sometime in the future. Ms. Nathanson said that she did not believe the staff memorandum dated May 7, 1997, regarding Mall and park blocks was responsive to her concerns regarding service reductions. Mayor Torrey stated that he would raise the concerns of Ms. Nathanson regarding surface parking lots and service reductions on the mall with council officers to determine if it would be possible to schedule related discussions at a future meeting. Mr. Meisner stated that he shared the concerns of Ms. Nathanson. He said that he had requested specific information about direct and indirect costs of administering the DSD contract and that it had not been provided. He said he believed staff time involved in preparing council agenda items regarding the contract was an example of costs which were overlooked. He said he continued to hope the information could be provided. Mr. Farr stated that he felt work of the Downtown Mall Guides was generally more appreciated by the public than could be implied from the testimony received in the public hearing. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 6 7:30 p.m. The motion to adopt Council Bill 4616 was adopted unanimously, 7:0, and became ordinance 20086. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION CONCERNING CITY OF EUGENE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET #3 Ms. Elmer announced that the council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Supplemental Budget #3 which would make appropriations for fiscal year 1996-97. She reviewed a summary of proposed changes distributed with the agenda of the meeting. She said the supplemental budget did not authorize any increased levy of taxes and most involved recognition of program revenue and a corresponding increase in operating appropriations. Mayor Torrey determined councilors had no questions regarding the supplemental budget proposal. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing. Ms. Elmer stated that the council would consider Resolution 4522 relating to the City’s Supplemental Budget. Res. No. 4522--A resolution adopting a Supplemental Budget: making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1996, and ending June 30, 1997. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson that Resolution 4522 be approved. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. V. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING FY98 CITY OF EUGENE BUDGET AND FY98 STATE REVENUE SHARING Ms. Elmer announced that the council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on the budget, making appropriations, determining, levying and categorizing the annual ad valorem property tax for the City for fiscal year 1997-98. Mayor Torrey determined councilors had no questions regarding the budget proposal. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Charles Aylworth, 3415 Bell Avenue, stated that he had been involved in advocacy for funding of community access television in Eugene for ten years. He said he believed staff distorted public support for the service by characterizing it as a “small, but vocal minority” and under-reporting the number of persons involved. He said he did not understand why community access television was regularly targeted for elimination and encouraged councilors to recognize its value. He said the City should stop violating its franchise agreement and increase funding for community access television. Misha Seymour, 1313 Lincoln #306, stated that he agreed with the opinions of Mr. Aylworth. He said that the demonstration on June 1, 1997, illustrated the failure of community oriented policing in Eugene. He said he did not believe in criminalizing behaviors of personal Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 7 7:30 p.m. choice. He objected to the lack of public restroom facilities on 13th Avenue and suggested that a City Budget be adopted which would be helpful to all citizens, and eliminate the Rapid Deployment Unit and community oriented policing. Robert B. Clark, 2485 “E” Street, Springfield, stated that he was Operations Coordinator for Eugene community access television. He said he was disappointed that testimony in support of the service in 1993 did not convince the council of its value. He said he did not trust the Metropolitan Policy Committee to appropriately decide issues related to community access television and requested that representatives of the Coalition to Rebuild Community Television participate in its deliberations. David Owen, 580 West 27th Avenue, Eugene, and 45 North 3rd Street, Creswell, stated that his post-secondary education had been in philosophy and theology and he was trained to seek the best in all persons. He said he believed members of the City Council and Lane Board of County Commissioners were good people and could resolve issues regarding community access television. He said he did not believe Metro Television Manager Robert Lewis’s observation that a “volunteer system (for community access television) would not work” and said that Mr. Lewis was only concerned about saving his own job. M.G. Laubach, 184 East 26th Avenue, stated that he was owner of Third Eye Video Productions and would like to be included in decisions about the health of community access television in Eugene. David Raymond, 3415 Hyacinth, stated that he did not believe members of the City Council fully realized the value of community access television because they had not received accurate information. He said he did not believe it was acceptable for Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) to operate the service and that he was unsatisfied with the work of Robert Lewis. Steve Swanson, 4910 West Cone, stated that he was a member of the board of directors of Eugene Public Access Community Television and that he hoped the council would increase financial support to public access programing. Melody Chord, 2774 Potter Street, stated that she believed the actions of the Council Committee on Measure 50 showed increased support for community access television was possible. She encouraged the council to include a representative of the Coalition to Rebuild Community Television in deliberations of the Metropolitan Policy Committee regarding public access television. Carol Feinberg-McBrian, 1895 West 15th Avenue, stated that she was a mother, substitute teacher, and a communications instructor at Lane Community College. She said she had learned that listening to those involved in an issue was an important asset. She described her involvement in a Federal demonstration and recommended that the council work with those committed to community access television. Anne Sheridan, 87365 Greenhill Road, described her work with community access television. She recommended that volunteers in the program be involved in decisions made about its funding. Robert Mueller, 2571 Wildwood, Veneta, invited members of the City Council to the production facilities of Eugene Public Access Community Television and suggested that those involved in its operation should have a voice as the Metropolitan Policy Committee makes decisions regarding its funding. Kurt Jensen, 591 Laurel Street, stated that he was a camera operator at City Council Meetings. He reported on the valuable experience he received as a volunteer for Eugene Public Access Community Television. He said the service was an asset to the community and recommended that those involved in its operation have a voice as the Metropolitan Policy Committee makes decisions regarding its funding. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 8 7:30 p.m. Tim Lewis, Post Office Box 11122, stated that he believed the Metropolitan Policy Committee needed to have a representative of those with experience in community access television involved as it makes decisions regarding funding. Pam Boudine, 3109 Kinsrow, stated that she had been asked to provide directions to the production facilities of Eugene Public Access Community Television. She described its location at Sheldon High School. She said it was her understanding that the cable franchise ordinance stated that cable fees were to be used for community access television equipment and facilities. She encouraged council to review the policy which placed franchise fees into the General Fund. There being no other requests to speak, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing. Ms. Elmer stated that the council would consider Resolution 4525, relating to the City’s Annual Budget. Res. No. 4525--A resolution adopting the budget, making appropriations, determining, levying and categorizing the annual ad valorem property tax for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1997, and ending June 30, 1998 Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that Resolution 4525 be approved. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that Resolution 4525 be amended to increase the Administrative Services Department’s General Fund Operating Budget by $62,500 and decrease General Fund Transition Reserve by a like amount to restore cattery services and partially restore animal control services for FY 98. The motion to amend was adopted unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to request that the Metropolitan Policy Committee direct that the public access television center be open at least two days a week for a month while the committee develops a service plan for MetroTV. Mr. Lee said that he appreciated the testimony of those who spoke regarding Eugene Public Access Community Television and reported that it was an issue about which he received many citizen comments. He said he was concerned that the funding provided for the program in fiscal year 1997-98 was unsustainable in future years and that a different source would have to be determined in the future. Mr. Farr stated that he had listened with care to the testimony regarding Eugene Public Access Community Television and planned to accept the invitation to visit the production center. Mr. Lee asked for a staff report on community access television issues related to funding and the ordinance creating the service. The motion to amend Resolution 4525 to request that the public access center be open two days a week was adopted unanimously, 7:0. Ms. Taylor stated that she would vote against adopting the fiscal year 1997-98 budget because she felt its priorities were wrong. Ms. Nathanson observed that, following many weeks of discussion of Measure 50 impacts, voting to adopt the budget seemed anticlimactic. She said she would be interested in an estimate of the number of person hours that had been spent developing and considering options in reaching the point of adoption of the budget. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 9 7:30 p.m. Mr. Farr stated that he believed hundreds of hours of council members time had been spent in the process to develop and adopt the budget. He said he wanted to express appreciation to the City Manager and all of the City staff who had spent thousands of hours to develop the budget. He said he felt the proposed budget was the best document that could be produced in light of current circumstances. The motion to approve amended Resolution 4525 was adopted, 6:1, with Councilor Taylor voting opposed. Ms. Elmer stated that the council would consider Resolution 4526, relating to State Revenue Sharing. Res. No. 4525--A resolution electing to receive State Revenue Sharing funds pursuant to Section 221.770 of Oregon Revised Statutes. Mr. Far moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that Resolution 4526 be approved. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Laue left the room at 9:30 p.m. Mayor Torrey adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency. VI. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION CONCERNING URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET Ms. Elmer announced that the council was scheduled to hold a pubic hearing on a resolution adopting a Supplemental Budget for the Urban Renewal Agency for fiscal year 1996-97. Mayor Torrey determined members had no questions regarding the supplemental budget proposal. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing. Ms. Elmer stated that the council would consider Resolution 989 relating to the Urban Renewal Agency’s Supplemental Budget. Res. No. 989--A resolution adopting a Supplemental Budget: making appropriations for the Urban Renewal Agency for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1996, and ending June 30, 1997. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson that Resolution 989 be approved. The motion was adopted unanimously, 6:0, Mr. Laue being absent from the room at the time of the vote. VII. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION CONCERNING FY 98 BUDGET FOR THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY Ms. Elmer introduced Urban Services Section Manager Bob Hibschman who gave the staff report. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 10 7:30 p.m. Mr. Hibschman stated that the budget proposal referred to in Resolution 990 was intended to be a “placeholder” until there was more clarity regarding the implications of Ballot Measure 50 on issues related to urban renewal agency resources. Mayor Torrey determined council members had no questions regarding the Urban Renewal Agency budget proposal. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Pat Hocken, 3500 East 17th Avenue, stated that she was president of the Lane Transit District (LTD) Board of Directors. She said LTD was best able to serve when there was high population density in residential or employment centers. She said LTD supported the Urban Renewal Agency and its budget. Mr. Laue rejoined the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Russ Brink, 2278 Corinthian Court, stated that he was pleased a “placeholder” budget for the Urban Renewal Agency had been proposed. He said he believed the agency was unfairly characterized as a subsidy of business interests because it was a public financing tool for improvements of public infrastructure. Kathy Madison, 1604 Ardendale, congratulated the council for its thoughtful budget adoption processes. She said many of the effects of Ballot Measure 50 on urban renewal agencies continued to be unknown and urged careful monitoring of related developments. There being no other requests to speak, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing. Ms. Elmer stated that the council would consider Resolution 990 relating to the Urban Renewal Agency’s budget for fiscal year 1997-98. Res. No. 990--A resolution of the Urban Renewal Agency adopting the budget and making appropriations for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1996, and ending June 30, 1997. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson that Resolution 990 be approved. Mr. Meisner stated that he would support the motion because it was legally necessary, but he said he wanted to emphasize that the decision was not the final one to be made about the Urban Renewal Agency. Ms. Taylor asked if adoption of the motion would continue funding of the Riverfront Research Park. Ms. Elmer explained that since multi-year capital budgets did not exist, roll-over of current fiscal year funds would be required to meet legal and contractual obligations for the research park entered into in 1997. She said no new funds would be allocated for any Urban Renewal Agency project until after a July council work session was held on the issues involved. Ms. Taylor said she would vote for the motion because it created no new spending authorizations. Mr. Lee stated that lack of clarity about Ballot Measure 50 implications regarding Urban Renewal Agencies continued in the State Legislature and that the only action which could be taken would be to adopt the “placeholder” budget. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 11 7:30 p.m. The motion to approve Resolution 990 was adopted unanimously, 7:0. Mayor Torrey adjourned the meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened the meeting of the City Council. VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, FINDINGS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF HEARINGS OFFICIAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION INITIATING AND ORDERING ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN PRAIRIE ROAD FROM BELTLINE ROAD TO KAISER AVENUE Ms. Elmer introduced City Engineer Les Lyle who gave the staff report. Mr. Lyle stated that the proposed local improvement district would provide sanitary sewers to 22 properties, addressing issues of failing septic tank systems, high operating costs, and expansion needs. He said participants in the district would be required to sign a delayed effective date annexation agreement that also includes a tax differential provision. He reviewed the resolution establishing the local improvement district distributed with the agenda for the meeting and explained that the annexation agreement provisions (tax differential) continued to be permitted by Ballot Measure 50. Mr. Lee left the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to approve the Hearings Official’s Minutes, Findings, and Recommendations of June 18, 1997. The motion was adopted unanimously, 6:0, Mr. Lee having left the meeting and Ms. Swanson Gribskov being absent. Ms. Elmer stated that the council would consider Resolution 4526, establishing a local improvement district. Res. No. 4526--A resolution initiating and ordering establishment of a local improvement district for sanitary sewers and trench repair paving in Prairie Road from Beltline Road to Kaiser Avenue (Job #3437) Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to adopt Resolution 4526. The motion was adopted unanimously, 6:0. Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 12 7:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Vicki Elmer City Manager (Recorded by Dan Lindstrom) r:\97councl\cc73023.067 Minutes--Eugene City Council June 23, 1997 Page 13 7:30 p.m.