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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/2015 RegularCity of Springfield Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2015 The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Lundberg presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Lundberg and Councilors Woodrow, Wylie, Moore, Ralston, and Pishioneri. Also present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, Assistant City Manager Jeff Towery, City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff. Councilor VanGordon was absent (excused). PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lundberg. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. Employee Recognition: Niel Laudati — 10 Years of Service. City Manager Gino Grimaldi introduced Niel Laudati and acknowledged his ten years with the City of Springfield. Mr. Laudati introduced his family who were in the audience. Mr. Grimaldi noted the many accomplishments of Mr. Laudati over the last ten years including his guidance with media and public information. Mr. Laudati has been involved in numerous events (some initiated by him) including the Mayor's State of the City Address, the City's 125th Anniversary celebration, the Nick Symmonds 800M, Springfield Emerald's Night, City Hall Trick or Treat, and city-wide light pole banner program. He started the City in social media. He has been involved in several high-profile media issues, always giving good advice to City staff. One of his ideas, which was a huge success, was the Simpson's mural. He also coordinates the United Front lobbying effort, and coordinates legislative issues in Salem. He and his family have moved to Springfield and his heart is with the City. Mr. Laudati thanked the Council and said he had the best job. Mayor Lundberg said they appreciated Mr. Laudati and his family. 2. K-9 Retirement — Fedo/Justin Myers. Chief Doney said this program is the most popular outreach with the community and is important for the safety of our community. He introduced Rich Charboneau, K9 Supervisor. Officer Charboneau said In February 2008, K9 Fedo was purchased with money donated by Springfield citizen Angelica Boggs. 4 year old Fedo who was imported from Germany and began working on patrol with Officer Mark Simmons within a few months of his arrival. In September of 2009 Fedo changed partners and started working with Officer Dan Grice. Fedo remained with Officer Grice until a medical issue required Office Grice to leave the K9 unit. In February 2011 Fedo moved to his last and permanent partner, Officer Justin Myers. Justin grew up with German Shepherds and City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2015 Page 2 one of those dogs was the son of a Springfield Police dog. Fedo and Justin quickly bonded and have been inseparable since. Last year, Justin was married and Fedo stood by him in the wedding. Fedo was a very good police dog and Justin brought out the best in him. They won Top Dog honors at both the Springfield and Bend K9 competitions. During his career Fedo was responsible for the arrest of 142 criminals and the recovery of almost $50,000 in property. He described one of the captures made by Justin and Fedo. After almost 7 years of service to Springfield, Fedo has retired and moved into the Myers' house full time. Mayor Lundberg thanked Justin and Fedo, and also the other K9's and their officers who were in attendance. She asked them to introduce themselves. They were: Daren Kendrick/K9 Tjenco; Andy Hargis/K9 Falko; Deputy John Dorland/K9 Grim; and Tony Del Castillo/K9 Dago. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Claims 2. Minutes a. January 20, 2015 — Work Session b. January 20, 2015 — Regular Meeting 3. Resolutions 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approve City Manager's Signing Springfield Chamber of Commerce Contract for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for $35,000 for Visitor Services. b. Approve City Manager's Signing Southern Willamette Economic Development Corporation Contract for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for $50,000 for Promoting and Creating Economic Development and Business Services. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH AMENDMENTS TO THE MINUTES FROM JANUARY 20, 2015. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT — VANGORDON). ITEMS REMOVED PUBLIC HEARINGS - Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Request to speak cards are available at both entrances. Please present cards to City Recorder. Speakers may not yield their time to others. Resolution Establishing a Lien for Judgments on Nuisance Violations City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2015 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-01 — A RESOLUTION THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BE AND IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ADD TO THE LIEN DOCKET THE PROPOSED LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT WHO PLEADED NO CONTEST TO THE NUISUANCE VIOLATIONS Lauren King, Assistant City Attorney, presented the staff report on this item. Under authority of the Springfield Municipal Code (§5.625), delinquent forfeitures brought to judgment, which were assessed for violations which occurred on real property shall constitute a lien against real property. The Council is requested to establish a lien for these charges totaling $9,000 plus interest at 9% per annum from June 12, 2014, until paid. Mayor Lundberg opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak on this item. Mayor Lundberg closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-01. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT — VANGORDON). BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Robin Paul, Oaks Meadow Place Springfield OR Ms. Paul said she lived on Oaks Meadow Place between Anderson (to the west), Aspen (to the east), Kellogg (to the south) and Centennial (to the north). There is an access that opens to Oak Meadows Place from Centennial, and those in the neighborhood feel this is a conduit for people of malcontent. Signatures had been collected from the neighbors on Oaks Meadow Place. There have been many break-ins of cars and house, and robberies. About three weeks ago, there was a car chase down Centennial and the suspect turned in to this public access and onto Oaks Meadow Place. If he had missed coming into that access, he would have crashed into her house or her neighbor's house. There used to be a post at that access, but it had been removed. They had called the City many times to have a gate put up, but were told no. They would at least like to have a post put up and some lighting, as it is very dark at the end of their cul-de-sac. The activity had cost everyone a lot of money and it was becoming an increasing problem. COUNCIL RESPONSE Mayor Lundberg asked Mr. Grimaldi if someone from staff could respond and work with Ms. Paul Mr. Grimaldi said he would have staff from Development and Public Works work with her. It looks like this is a pedestrian access, but they will look at it further. Ms. Paul said a police woman did assessment a few weeks ago and felt the access was the most vulnerable point. She understood the access was put in during the development, but she was not sure of the purpose. Development and Public Works Director Anette Spickard met with Ms. Paul after the meeting, along with Maintenance Manager Brian Conlon. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2015 Page 4 CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS BIDS ORDINANCES 1. Springfield Fire Code, 2014 Edition. ORDINANCE NO. 1 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE CODE FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BY ADOPTING, AMENDING ADDING AND DELETING SECTIONS TO THE STATE OF OREGON 2014 FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIAL AND DEVICES AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES AS HEREIN PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 6320 ADOPTED JUNE 16th OF 2014 BY THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. NO ACTION REQUESTED. FIRST READING ONLY Al Gerard, Fire Marshal, presented the staff report on this item The Fire Code adopted by the City must be consistent with State Fire Protection Statutes, and equal to or more stringent than the Fire Code promulgated by the State Fire Marshal. Due to the formation of Eugene Springfield Fire Department, coordination of both cities' fire codes is necessary. The coordination allows staff to apply the fire codes more consistently across the combined jurisdiction. The Eugene Springfield Fire Department is obligated by statute to enforce the Oregon Fire Code and has the option of amending sections of the fire code to allow flexibility in fire code enforcement consistent with the individual cities' goals and objectives. The merger of the two city fire departments has presented the Fire Department with the opportunity to make more similar the two fire codes, where possible, to help reduce confusion. Additionally, the amendments will clarify the authority for enforcement of the fire code in the UTA (Urban Transition Area). Adoption of this fire code will more closely align the two codes in both format and content. The alignment will minimize inconsistent language. Springfield, however, will still maintain any unique amendments and legal procedures established by the City Municipal Code and approvals by the City Council in previous editions. The City of Springfield had previously adopted the State of Oregon 2014 fire code with amendments. This action will replace the 2014 Springfield Fire Code currently in effect. Mr. Gerard said this was a housekeeping item and he explained the changes. These changes will bring both the Springfield and Eugene codes as close as possible to make it easier for staff and citizens to understand. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2015 Page 5 Councilor Ralston said he didn't see anything about canopies. Mr. Gerard said canopies are considered `tents', but the Fire Department does not have jurisdictional authority to enforce the Fire Code in one or two-family dwellings. If the canopy is at a business, the Fire Department can consider it a tent and regulate it. There is also a limitation on the size of tent. If the tent does not exceed that limitation, they can only give their best advice. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports 1. Councilor Moore asked Chief Doney about the Polar Plunge. Chief Doney said he will be jumping on Saturday, February 7 at 1 I:00am in the cold waters of the Willamette River for the Annual Polar Plunge. This event was primarily a law enforcement program to benefit Special Olympics, but is open to a variety of teams from throughout the community. It will be held at Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene. He encouraged everyone to sign up. 2. Mayor Lundberg said she is leaving on Friday for the United Front trip, and will be back Thursday, February 12. She hopes to come back with funds and better policies. b. Other Business BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned 7:20 p.m. Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa 10, Christine L. Lundberg Mayor Attest: 6V/Z46VXZ4 5 City Rec r der