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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/2001 Regular . . . 't MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 15,2001 The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, October 15,2001, at Springfield City Hall, 225 Fifth Street, Council Meeting Room, at 7:00 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, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Kim Krebs, and members of staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led my Mayor Leiken. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Fire ChiefDennis'Murphy for his 20 years of service to the City of Springfield. 2. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized George Walker, Public Works Department, for his 30 years of service to the City of Springfield. 3. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Don Rogers, Public Works Department, for his 30 years of service to the City of Springfield. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. I. Claims a. Accept the June 2001 Quarterly Financial Reports. b. Accept the September 2001 Quarterly Financial Reports. 2. Minutes a. July 23, 2001 - Work Session b. July 23,2001- Regular Meeting c. July 30,2001 - Regular Meeting 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 01-57 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P20228 FROM EUGENE SAND & GRAVEL. INC.. IN THE AMOUNT OF $54.449.97. . . . r' Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - October 15, 2001 Page - 2 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approval ofthe Tourism Services Contract in the amount of$51,250.00 with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce for FY 2001-2002. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution Initiating an Expedited Annexation to the City of Springfield, Journal Number 2000-09-0188, Lane County, Willamalane Park & Recreation District, and James & Jacqueline Yarnall. RESOLUTION NO. 01-58 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING EXPEDITED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORIES TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE THE ANNEXATION IMMEDIA TEL Y. Kitti Gale was present for the staff report. She said the Council is authorized by ORS 199.490 (2)(a)(B) to initiate annexation upon receiving consent in writing from a majority of the registered electors and property owners within the territory to be annexed. Lane County, Willamalane Park & Recreation District and James and Jacqueline Yamall own the properties. The properties are contiguous to Springfield City limits. The subject properties are designated Parks & Open Space and Low Density Residential on the Metro Plan. There are three, single-family dwelling units on the properties. She said the city could insure a full range of urban services including, but not limited to police, ftre protection, library, sewer, and water and storm drainage. The annexttd properties will continue their current use as open space, greenway or low density residential. Unacceptable uses have been reported within the vicinity, which include unauthorized overnight camping and campfires. Annexing these areas will give the Springfield Police Department full authority to enforce city ordinances and park regulations. Council Ballew asked who was paying the hook up fees for water, sewer, and storm drainage? Ms. Gale said Willamalane and Lane County would be paying those fees. Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-58, THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - October 15,2001 Page - 3 . 2. Youth Access Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. I - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS BY ADDING CHAPTER 5 "PUBLIC PROTECTION" OF THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.118 "SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS" DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY L 2002. City Attorney Joe Leahy was present for the staff report. He said in terms of the methodology, there might be some people in attendance that wish to speak regarding this item. He said it would be his recommendation that the Mayor open the pubic hearing, making clear there are some issues that the City Council had previous discussion on in their work session earlier in the evening. He said based on that, there may be some changes or additional recommendations. He said by continuing the pubic hearing tonight, to November 19,2001, eliminates the need to re-notice and advertise again. He said any comments made tonight, and on November 19,2001 will be part of the public record. Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing. . 1. Gary Straube. 877 Walnut. Junction City. Oregon, said he is an owner of several Dairy Mart Stores, and has just recently found out about this process in Springfield. He said he knows this is the age of responsibility, and said that Dairy Mart has taken self action to require and prohibit self service displays. He said his stores in Corvallis and Eugene is currently operating under similar ordinances. He said they have developed an extensive training program for their employees, which was in effect before the ordinances in those cities went into effect. He said this education program helps the clerk to determine the proper age of the buyer, and the new technology has taken the emphasis of the sale off of the clerk. He disagrees with this particular ordinance where it does not require the person breaking the law assuming some accountability. He said everyone needs to work towards the seizing of the purchasing of tobacco for underage kids, and said the person trying to purchase the tobacco should also assume some responsibility. Mayor Leiken said the public hearing on this item would be continued until November 19,2001. City Attorney Joe Leahy said we will provide Mr. Straube any additional information that may come from the council, and said if the proposed ordinance should change in any way, Mr. Straube would also receive a copy of those changes. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE There was none. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS . 1. Correspondence from Linda Shaver, 1225 Water Street, Springfield, regarding the Peace Health move to Springfield. Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - October 15, 2001 Page - 4 . IT VIAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FROM LINDA SHAVER FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL I. Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) Councilor Hatfield said at the MPC meeting last week they accepted council recommended HB 2142, and the 04-07 STIP Plan. He said I-5/Beltline is the number one priority when Commissioner Green heads to Salem next week. He said MPC is working with Commissioner Green to prepare for that meeting. Mayor Leiken requested that Councilor Hatfield attend the meeting with Commissioner Green. 2. Watershed Council Councilor Simmons said the Watershed Council is exploring the possibility of bringing in additional people, which may require an amendment to the Charter Agreement with respect to jurisdictions. He said Tom Bowerman has resigned from the McKenzie River Trust, which means there may be a potential for involvement. 3. Human Services Commission . Councilor Lundberg reported that the Human Services Commission met for a retreat, and said it was determined there was a need to review how the formulas are figured as it relates to monies contributed from each jurisdiction. 4. Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority Councilor Ralston said at the LRAP A meeting, there were discussions regarding new rules and enforcement issues related to odor. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER I. Request by Symantec Corporation for Approval by Springfield Enterprise Zone Sponsors to Extend Property Tax Benefits for additional two years. RESOLUTION NO. 01-59 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH LANE COUNTY AND THE SYMANTEC CORPORATION TO EXTEND THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TWO YEARS FOR A TECHNICAL SUPPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER IN THE GATEWAY AREA. . Economic Development Manager John Tamulonis was present for the staff report. He said as co-sponsor of the Springfield Enterprise Zone II with Lane County, City Council is being asked to consider approving the resolution to extend property tax benefits for an additional two years. He said in Symantec's decision to build a $35.899 million technical support facility in t~e Gateway area of Springfield, Symantec needs to know if it will have an additional two-years (five years total) of enterprise zone benefits to ensure compensation and Springfield city Council Regular Meeting - October 15,2001 Page - 5 ' . hiring meets the zone requirements. He said a three-year exemption also requires the ftrm to merely increase its employment level by 10% and maintain it throughout the exemption period. The extended five-year exemption also requires that the average compensation level for new hires be maintained above 150% of Lane County's average wage. Mayor Leiken said he understand there are very complex rules in the enterprise zone requirements. He said this council is supportive, and has a considerable benefit to the community. He said Symantec is a significant partner, and acknowledged representatives from Symantec in the audience, and appreciated their attendance at the meeting. Councilor Ralston asked if the City of Springfield realizes any payroll taxes from this? Mr. Tamulonis said no. Councilor Hatfield said the Enterprise zone works in Springfield and tells the public that it is open for business. He said Symantec is exactly the type of business Springfield wants to recruit. Career opportunities are afforded by Symantec, they have exceeded the number of jobs that the state law requires, and will fully utilize the building on multiple shifts. Councilor Ballew said we are all pleased and proud and said Symantec is a highly regarded company. She said with their assets, why they needed to the additional two years, but will not oppose the resolution, but will be voting yes reluctantly. . Councilor Simmons said he is very supportive, and know they will be an excellent neighbor, and an important partner in Springfield. Councilor Lundberg said as the Councilor for that ward, she is very pleased that Symantec is in the community, and would encourage Symantec to place more emphasis to Springfield Citizens when considering jobs, since it is Springfield that is allowing the Enterprise zone. She said she also appreciated the contribution they made to the Skate Park. Mayor Leiken said we are very fortunate that Symantec did not leave the metropolitan area, and that these jobs will remain, as well as seeing an increase in jobs. He said he is thankful that the city was able to accommodate the needs and goals of Symantec, as well as the City of Springfield. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-59. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Intergovernmental Agreement for the Disposition of Volunteer Park. Mayor Leiken said this item was discussed in the work session earlier in the evening, and the council at that time directed staff to remove this from the Regular Session agenda, and return on Monday, November 5, 2001. Mr. Leahy said staff would respond to the concerns of the council, and return on November 5th. . . . . ;. Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - October 15,2001 Page - 6 BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY There was none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Kim Krebs c-