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Home My WebLink About11/17/2014 Regular MeetingCity of Springfield Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2014 The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday November 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Lundberg presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Lundberg and Councilors VanGordon, Wylie, Moore, Ralston, and Woodrow. Also present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, Assistant City Manager Jeff Towery, City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, Administrative Assistant Amy Jo Ripka and members of the staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lundberg. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Ward 6 City Council Position Appointment. City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith said Council was being requested to approve the ratification of Joe Pishioneri to the Ward 6 Council position. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WYLIE WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF JOE PISHIONERI TO THE WARD 6 CITY COUNCIL POSITION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Ms. Smith administered the Oath of Office to Joe Pishioneri. Councilor Pishioneri took his place with the Council. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. Mayor's Recognition a. 2014 World AIDS Day Proclamation. Mayor Lundberg read from the proclamation and declared December 1, 2014 as World Aids Day. 2. Other 1. Children's Bookmark Contest Winners Presentation. Library Associate Manager Emily David presented this item. The Library has held a bookmark contest for grades kindergarten through middle school for 34 years. This year over 1600 students created original bookmarks and entered the contest. All their designs, about books, reading, City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 2 libraries or the year's themes, "Every Hero has a Story" and "unmasked" (teens), are displayed in the children's department. The winners are: • Kindergarten: Elijah Copeland from Ridgeview Elem, Mrs. Price • 1 st grade: Anna Mae Walker from Page Elem, Mr. Nailor. • 2nd grade: Liam Ralph from Centennial Elem, Ms. Van Horn • 3rd grade: Andrew Marchant from Walterville, Mrs. Page • 4th grade: Ariana Lagarda Pacheco, Two Rivers Dos Rios, Tracey • 5th grade: Bella Navarro, Pleasant Hill Elementary, Mrs. Thomas • 6th grade: Sully Loose, Briggs MS, Mrs. Erickson • 7th grade: Tie ■ Keyan Carlile, Briggs MS, Mrs. Hoke ■ Kate Walkup, homeschool • 8th grade: Georgia Bryant, Agnes Stewart MS, Ms. Zeleny • 9th grade: Grace Lee, homeschool • 10th grade: Anne Walkup, homeschool The students had their picture taken with Ms. David and Mayor Lundberg. Mayor Lundberg said it is one of their favorite meetings when they have a chance to honor the bookmark contest winners. Paul Homan from the HN Alliance arrived and the Mayor presented him with the copy of the World Aids Day proclamation. 2. Recognition of Captain Richard Golden. Police Chief Tim Doney and Captain Rick Lewis presented this item. Richard Golden was hired by the Springfield Police Department in 1970 after working for several years as an officer in Southern California. He rose through the ranks retiring as a Police Captain in 1998. He worked as a "temporary" police employee for approximately 2.5 years over the next decade. Captain Golden was hired again full-time by the city in 2008 to help plan, organize and supervise the new Springfield Municipal Jail. He retired from his "second" career with Springfield Police Department in September of 2014. The Springfield Police Department and City of Springfield would like to recognize Captain Golden for his years of dedication, distinguished service and friendship to the Citizens of Springfield. Captain Golden's tenure was marked by his Commitment to Excellence. He has been a friend and mentor to many in the Police Department over the years. Chief Doney presented a plaque to Captain Golden. Captain Golden said it had been an exciting career. He had always been proud that Springfield is a fair employer. He thanked them for that. Mayor Lundberg said it had been an honor to have him with Springfield. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 3 Mayor Lundberg recognized Cub Scout Troop #75 who were in attendance. She would be meeting with the scouts following the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Claims a. Approval of the October, 2014 Disbursements for Approval. 2. Minutes 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-36 — A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CITY PROJECT P21037; 10TH AND N SEWER UPGRADE — PHASE 1. b. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-37 — A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD COMPETITIVE BIDS REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS EXEMPT FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PURCHASING REGULATIONS AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS IN CONFORMANCE WITH CITY OF SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS DURING THE PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 2 2014 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JANUARY 4 2015 WHILE THE COMMON COUNCIL IS IN RECESS. 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Authorize City Manager to Enter an Agreement with Washington State Correctional Industries to Provide Springfield Municipal Jail Inmate Meal Services. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WYLIE WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (I ABSENT — RALSTON). ITEMS REMOVED PUBLIC HEARINGS BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE Barbara Stramler, Springfield, OR. Ms. Stramler serves as the Chair of the Springfield Public Library Advisory Board. She provided an update on some of the library activities. On October 12- 18, 2014 was Teen Read Week. The purpose of this activity is to encourage teens to be regular readers and library users. To observe this week, Youth Librarian Lucinda Gustayson held a week of daily life skills workshops for teens with the theme, "Turn Dreams into Reality". The workshops were lead by five different community organizations and included the following: Resume Writing lead by Workforce Services; Interview Skills lead by Willamalane; Money City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 4 Management lead by Siuslaw Bank; Teen Business and Entrepreneurship lead by LCC Small Business Development Center; and College Readiness lead by LCC. Ms. Gustayson visited all four high schools and set an attendance goal of twenty students. Teens from three different schools, as well as home schooled teens, attended these workshops. The total attendance for the five-day program was 79, with 27 unique participants. There were prizes given out daily to each participant such as donated food coupons and books. Siuslaw Bank also donated money for the nine teens the attended all five days, to open bank accounts. Northwest Community Credit Union donated a Go -Pro Camera which was awarded on the last day of the program by a raffle. The Library was very happy with the attendance of the programs, as well as the support of the community. Ms. Gustayson is also holding events every Monday for teens and pre -teens at the library. All of these events are increasing community awareness of the library as well as introducing the library to young adults who may have not had library experience. COUNCIL RESPONSE Mayor Lundberg said these were great activities. A lot of discussion had been going on about education for our youth. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS BIDS ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 2. Committee Appointments a. Mayor/Council Committee Assignments. Mayor Lundberg said she had worked on preparing these assignments which are effective immediately until further notice. She welcomed Councilor Pishioneri and noted some of the committees he would be serving on. 3. Business from Council a. Committee Reports 1. Councilor Moore said she would report on the Human Services Commission prior to the November 24 meeting. b. Other Business BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 5 The meeting was adjourned 7:18 p.m. Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa Christine L. Lun berg Mayor Attest: City Recordif