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OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 25,2001
The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session at Springfield City Hall, Jesse Maine
Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, at 6:46 p.m., with Mayor Leiken presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Leiken, and Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield, Lundberg, Ralston and
Simmons. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi,
City Recorder Kim Krebs, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Police Chief Jerry Smith, and members of
staff.
1. Budget Transfer Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-47 - A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING AND RE-APPROPRIATING
FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND.
Finance Director Bob Duey was present for the staff report. He said Finance was reviewing the
. overall city budget, and found that the library budget was short approximately $6,000. - $7,000 in
their personnel resources. He said in order to trallsfer the funds it was necessary to bring this to
council for their approval.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
FITCH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-47. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6
IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Leiken said he will not be attending the council meeting on July 2, 2001, he said
Councilor Hatfield will be participating by conference telephone, and asked Councilor Fitch to
open the meeting in his absence..
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Kim Krebs
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City of Springfield
. Work Session Meeting
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, JULY 2,2001
The city of Springfield council met in work session in the Jesse Maine Room, 225 Fifth Street,
Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, July 2,2001, at 6:15 p.m., with Councilor Fitch presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield (via conference call), Lundberg, Ralston and Simmons.
Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney
Tim Harold, Administrative Coordinator Julie Wilson and members of the staff.
Mayor Leiken was absent (excused).
1. An Ordinance Amending Article 28 Hospital Support Overlay District as established in the
Springfield Development Code - Journal Number 2001-05-0112.
Planning Supervisor Mel Oberst presented the staff report on this item. The Hospital Support
Overlay District (HSOD) does not meet the needs of the McKenzie-Willamette Hospital for
redevelopment or new development of the hospital or medical related services. Some uses need to be
added to the use list and some standards need to be amended to allow full development of this area.
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The proposed code amendments intend to facilitate the development of the hospital and hospital
related services while protecting the adjacent residential uses. The building height restriction of 30
feet is removed and is replaced by the standard in commercial districts, which requires that buildings
adjacent to residential districts can be no higher than the residential district standard for a distance of
50 feet. All other provisions of the development standards pertaining to residential setbacks, lot
coverage, parking and fencing remain intact. The requirement for 25% landscaping remains intact.
The requirement for discretionary use review is cumbersome, adding more review steps for hospital
development, and really serves no purpose. These are buffering standards in the HSOD, and there are
additional buffering and screening standards in site plan review standards of Article 31 intended to
protect residential neighbors. All adjacent property owners are notified during site plan review. Site
plan review of all development within the HSOD provides sufficient notice and protection for the
adjacent residential uses. The use list is proposed to be expanded to include the uses prescribed in the
Mohawk Specific Development Plan adopted by the City Council in 1999. There are no financial
impacts of this action to the city.
Mr. Oberst reviewed proposed code amendments and answered questions from council.
Councilor Simmons asked for clarification regarding the helipad permitted use. He discussed life
flight accc;ss.
Councilor Simmons also discussed urgent care signage. He said this might be important in the
process. The sign does not have to face residents, although, it can face the hospital (or other
alternatives). He suggested staff work on signage issues.
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Councilor Simmons discussed residential care facilities, hospice facilities and other medically related
issues. He also discussed secondary uses (support services above and beyond core service of the
hospital/secondary use services). He suggested definition.
Councilor Hatfield agreed with Councilor Simmons and discussed secondary uses, under section
eleven.
Mel Oberst provided clarification regarding telecommunication services, setback requirements and
residential issues.
Councilor Hatfield was in support of the proposed code amendments.
Tim Harold said these amendments would not impact the public hearing.
Councilor Hatfield suggested making an amendment to the ordinance to reflect the noted amendments
as follows:
Section 28.050 Permitted Uses:
Attachment B-2, (8)
Other medical and health services, including food services, cafeteria and laundry services.
Attachment B-2, (3)
Hospital services, including medical heliport.
Changes will be noted in the final ordinance.
2. 2001 Oregon Transportation Investment Act.
Senior Management Analyst Eileen Stein and Transportation Manager Nick Arnispresented the staff
report on this item. The Oregon Legislature has adopted a transportation-funding package. The
purpose ofthis report is to brief the council on the elements of the Act, and the impact it will have on
funding future transportation operations and capital projects in Springfield.
In a surprise move, the Oregon Legislature has adopted a transportation-funding package, HB 2142,
called the 2001 Oregon Transportation Investment Act. On June 22, local government officials were
briefed on the elements of the funding package and preliminary thinking by Oregon Dep~rtment of
Transportation (ODOT) staff about how to implement the legislation.
The Act will provide $71.2 million in new revenue, which is sufficient cash flow to support the debt
service on $400 million in bonds. The bond proceeds must be used to finance modernization, bridge,
and preservation projects. Most significant to cities in agreeing to support the legislation is a
provision whereby revenues above those needed to service the debt will be distributed according to a
new formula: 50% to the state, 30% to counties, and 20% to cities. This will produce a minor amount
of new revenue in the short term, but will decline as bonds are issued.
The bill specifies criteria that the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) must use in selecting
projects. The legislation directs the OTC to consult with local government, metropolitan planning
organizations, and regional advisory groups when developing other criteria. ODOT is using the Local
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Officials Advisory Committee (LOAC) as its means to develop additional criteria. Our local LOAC
representatives include Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey and Lane County Engineer Ollie Snowden.
The Act becomes effective on the 91 st day following the Legislature's adjournment, about October 1,
200 I. .ODOT has laid out an aggressive implementation schedule so that as soon as possible after the
effective date of the legislation, the state will be ready to issue bonds. ODOT plans to issue the bonds
over three biennia, $100 million in 2001, $200 million in 2003, $100 million in 2005. By the January
16, 2002 meeting, the OTC is scheduled to make final decisions on all modernization, bridge, and
preservation projects.
ODOT plans to use the Area Commission on Transportation (ACT) structure to screen and forward
project recommendations to the OTC. The Lane County Board of Commissioners serves as the ACT
for our metropolitan area.
Items discussed included the following:
o Transportation Funding. Context (operations and capital).
o Timelines. July 27,2001 - April 2002. Councilor Hatfield discussed the August MPC meeting
schedule. The date for the meeting was not yet scheduled. During the MPC meeting, they will
discuss and possibly take action on HE 2142 project lists. Councilor Hatfield said it would be
helpful to have the criteria available prior to the August meeting.
o HE 2142 Revenue Sources.
o Bond Issuance Schedule.
o "Wedge" Revenue Distribution.
o Project Categories. Nick Arnis clarified that a district is a state highway. South 42nd Street would
qualify as a project
o Mandatory Selection Criteria.
o Consultation.
o Preliminary LOAC Optional Criteria.
Nick Arnis will keep MPC Council representatives informed and up-to-date on this issue. He will
prepare a communication packet item regarding the proposed projects for HE 2142.
o Additional Optional Criteria.
o Next Steps.
Councilor Fitch thanked staff for the update.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson
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Kim Krebs
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