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Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY JUNE 20, 2016
The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers,225 Fifth Street,
Springfield,Oregon, on Monday,June 20,2016 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, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff.
Councilor Pishioneri was absent(excused).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lundberg.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Mayor's Recognition
a. National HIV Testing Day Proclamation.
Mayor Lundberg read from the Proclamation and proclaimed June 27, 2016, as "National HIV Testing
Day" as a day for all residents to, "Take the Test, Take Control." Patty Hensen from HIV Alliance
was present to accept the proclamation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Claims
a. Approval of the May, 2016 Disbursements for Approval.
2. Minutes
a. May 23, 2016—Work Session
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-16—A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON,AUTHORIZING THE CONSOLIDATION OF FUNDS.
4. Ordinances
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approve Renewal of Liability, Property and Workers' Compensation Coverage Contracts and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreements.
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b. Award the Subject Contract to Wildish Construction Company in the Amount of$243,243.00
for Project P21117;Main Street Pedestrian Crossing Construction—Phase 2.
c. Authorize City Manager to Sign Third Amendment to a Contract with Drawn, Inc. (formerly
Treeman Design, Inc.), in the Amount not to exceed$258,000 for FY17 FireMed Campaign
Advertising and Marketing Services.
d. Authorize City Manager to Sign a Contract Amendment with Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. for
Maintenance and Repair of Fire Apparatus Extending for One More Year of Service.
e. Authorize City Manager to Sign a Contract with Life Flight Network, Inc. for Critical Care
Ambulance Transports in ASA#5.
f. Approval of the Liquor License Application for Swallowtail Spirits LLC, Located at 5250
High Banks Road, Suite 300, Springfield, Oregon.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT—PISHIONERI).
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.
1. Resolution Certifying the City's Eligibility to Receive State Shared Revenues from Cigarette, Gas
and Liquor Taxes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-17—A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CERTIFYING ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE-SHARED REVENUES
FROM CIGARETTE, GAS AND LIQUOR TAXES,APPROVING THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD'S PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM,AND
DECLARING THE CITY'S ELECTION TO RECEIVE STATE REVENUES PURSUANT TO
OREGON REVISED STATUTES 221.760 AND 221.770.
Bob Duey, Finance Director,presented the staff report on this item.
The law provides that cities located within counties having more the 100,000 inhabitants, according to
the most recent federal decennial census,must provide four or more municipal services from a specific
list to be eligible to receive state-shared cigarette, liquor and highway taxes under ORS 221.760. The
accompanying resolution will satisfy that requirement.
To be eligible to receive state shared revenues in the ensuing fiscal year,the City must provide at least
four of seven eligible services, and perform five additional actions:
1. Advertise and hold a public hearing before the Budget Committee;
2. Advertise and hold a public hearing before the City Council;
3. Adopt a resolution certifying the City is eligible to receive funds under the ORS 221.760;
4. Adopt a resolution approving the City's participation in the program;
5. File a copy of the resolution with the State of Oregon by July 31St.
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A public hearing was advertised and held before the Budget Committee on May 3,2016. The
proposed resolution will satisfy items 2, 3 and 4. Upon adoption,the City's Budget Officer will file
the appropriate documentation with the State.
Mayor Lundberg opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Lundberg closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2016-17.THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST(1 ABSENT—PISHIONERI).
2. Supplemental Budget Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-18—A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING RESOURCES AND
REQUIREMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING FUNDS: GENERAL, SPECIAL REVENUE,
TRANSIENT ROOM TAX, REGIONAL WASTEWATER DEBT SERVICE, REGIONAL
WASTEWATER REVENUE BOND CAPITAL PROJECT,DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS,
REGIONAL WASTEWATER CAPITAL, STREET CAPITAL, SDC TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT, REGIONAL WASTEWATER, INSURANCE AND VEHICLE&
EQUIPMENT FUNDS.
Bob Duey, Finance Director,presented the staff report on this item.
At various times during the fiscal year the Council is requested to make adjustments to the annual
budget to reflect needed changes in planned activities,to recognize new revenues, or to make other
required changes. These adjustments to resources and requirements change the current budget and are
processed through supplemental budget requests scheduled by the Finance Department on an annual
basis.
This is the third of three scheduled FY 16 supplemental budget requests to come before Council. The
supplemental budget being presented includes adjusting resources and requirements in General,
Special Revenue, Transient Room Tax, Regional Wastewater Debt Service, Regional Wastewater
Revenue Bond Capital Project, Development Projects,Regional Wastewater Capital, Street Capital,
SDC Transportation Improvement, Regional Wastewater, Insurance and Vehicle&Equipment Funds.
The City Council is asked to approve the attached Supplemental Budget Resolution.
The overall financial impact of the Supplemental Budget Resolution is to increase Operating
Expenditures of$727,778, Capital Projects $4,489,330,Debt Service $33,071 and Statutory Payments
$100,000. These are offset by new resources of$320,455, decrease in Interfund Transfers$3,213,140
and Misc.Fiscal Transactions $217,071 and use of reserves $1,599,513.
Mr.Duey explained some of the highlights of the items in this supplemental budget. For the General
Fund are the cost of arbitration with the IAFF union,the purchase of the budgeting software to get a
better cost, and retirement payouts. For the Special Revenue fund are fundraising dollars going back in
the budget for the Library, a grant for Police for overtime,the Kesey Art project and the Horizon
inflight advertising. For the Regional Wastewater Fund is the refunding of the bonds. For the Street
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funds are appropriations from ODOT for the jurisdictional transfer in Glenwood. Those funds will be
used for the improvement of Franklin Boulevard. Funds were also reallocated due to the purchase of
the Brombaugh property.
Mayor Lundberg opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Lundberg closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2016-18.THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST(1 ABSENT—PISHIONERI).
3. Fiscal Year 2016/17 City Budget Adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19—A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/17
SPRINGFIELD CITY BUDGET, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND LEVYING A
PROPERTY TAX.
Bob Duey, Finance Director,presented the staff report on this item.
The City Council is requested to hold a public hearing on Fiscal Year 2016/17(FY17)to approve the
City Budget, and approve a resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2016/17 City budget, making
appropriations and levying a property tax.
Mr. Duey said the total budget is $301,779,545 and is made up of the Operating Budget
($103,857,021),Capital Project Budget($48,825,360), and Non-departmental Budget($149,097,164).
Of the Operating Budget, 37% is the Development and Public Works(DPW)Department, 25%is
Police and 24% is Fire. The only change the Budget Committee made in the budget was an additional
$3000 from Transient Room Tax to the Arts Commission. The City has a permanent rate next year of
$4.7403,a Police levy of$1.28 and a Fire levy at$0.36 for a total rate of$6.3803. The other levies for
bonded debit are $2,247,166. The City just sold bonds last week for refunding of the 2005 and 2007
bond issue in order to get a better interest rate. That will result in a$95,000 savings next year and
$220,000 the following year, for a total saving over the 10 year life of the bond of just over$2M.
Mayor Lundberg opened the public hearing.
1. Kari Westlund,President and CEO Eugene Cascades to Coast, Springfield, OR. Ms.
Westlund said she is here to advocate for$75,000 in Transient Room Tax(TRT)toward the
upcoming Olympic Trials in Eugene. The event budget for this event is facing a serious deficit
and continued production of this event to the high standards set in 2008 and 2012 is
imperative. She rarely asks that TRT funds be given to a specific event that generates tourism
stays outside of the normal grant process. Sometimes a community needs to decide what it
wants to be, and if we want to be the home of the Olympic Trials for track and field, and host
the most prestigious meets in our nation year after year, and legitimately carry the mantle of
TrackTown USA,we need to be true stewards of that vision. The Olympic Trials events here
are produced to a higher standard than anywhere else in our country; they cement our
reputation,earn confidence of other events, and have changed the economic landscape of our
local hospitality industry. She referred to documents in the agenda packet provided by Eugene
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Cascades to Coast regarding the amount of direct visitor spending associated with track and
field events over the last several years. Public financial support from City and County TRT
funds has been a bargain in terms of what it has netted economically, in a reputation as a
destination,and in our own self-image. It is always challenging to allocate precious dollars,
but what we have received in return in also precious. To protect what has been achieved,the
Olympic Trial events will need financial support this year and likely every four years. Dozens
of other events come and go in the meantime without any direct subsidy. This is worth
supporting for the substantial role it plays in the overall TrackTown USA structure. She urged
support of$75,000 in TRT from one year or over two years.
2. Sasha Spencer-Atwood, Track Town USA, Ms. Spencer-Atwood said she had the unique
experience of competing in the 2008 Olympic Trials and helping organize the Olympic Trials
in 2012, giving her perspective of what they have to offer. There is no place on earth athletes
would rather come to compete. The environment created by this community always fosters
one of welcoming, enthusiasm, knowledgeable sports fans and a place athletes are inspired to
deliver their best performances. As TrackTown USA, she recognizes that in addition to the
benefits afforded the athletes,there are benefits provided to the community. One of those
things is working to make this an accessible event with the festival which is held adjacent to
the stadium.At the festival, over 500,000 guests are able to watch the event at no cost, enjoy
free live entertainment on the festival stage, and be part of the action without being hindered
by the cost of entering the stadium. In addition,they have the youth starting block which
gives parents a place for their children. They also have the ticket give-back program which is
an opportunity for those with tickets to the stadium to contribute those tickets to various
community members. The event includes an enthusiastic volunteer base which allows this
event to be one where people can attend and participate and take pride in helping make the
event possible. Team USA is regarded as the world's# 1 team. The opportunity to host the#1
team here in this community is something we have become known for and look forward to
doing at the highest level with the City's continued support.
3. Vin Lanana,Eugene, OR. Mr. Lanana said he appreciates the opportunity to be here. They
are here to ask the City for their partnership. This partnership began in 2008 when for the first
time,this community came on the national stage. Since that time,that partnership has allowed
TrackTown to bring the 2012 US Olympic Trials,the 2014 World Junior Championships,the
2016 US Olympic Trials,nine straight NCAA events, and the upcoming 2021 World
Championships to the community. He thanked the City for their partnership and asked again
that they join with TrackTown as they host the 2016 US Olympic trials. In 2008,they were
fortunate to receive federal funds to assist with security and other things. That is not the case
for this year's Trials so they are asking the City for a contribution to help provide a safe,
secure and accessible environment. He hopes the City of Springfield has enjoyed the benefits
of having the name of TrackTown USA associated with it.
Mayor Lundberg asked Mr.Duey about the process for addressing this request.
Mr. Duey said the Council could increase an appropriation in the budget up to 10% of the existing
fund if funds are available and it does not increase property taxes. The request falls within the 10% of
the Transient Room Tax funds.
Councilor Moore asked what other entities were donating.
Mayor Lundberg closed the public hearing.
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Ms. Westlund responded to Councilor Moore's question and said she believed Lane County had
provided approximately$100,000 for this event over several years. The City of Eugene has also
contributed a substantial amount, and Travel Lane County funded $50,000 from their budget to this
event.
Councilor Moore said she is in favor of this request. Room tax is the appropriate funding source since
rooms are fully booked for this event.
Councilor Woodrow said she is in favor. It is important and she would like to see Springfield pointed
out as a partner.
Councilor VanGordon said he is in favor and he also understands that long-term this will require
investments. The challenge is for TrackTown to find ways to highlight their partnership with
Springfield.
Councilor Ralston said he supports it and agrees that Springfield needs to be recognized as a partner.
We are part of TrackTown.
Mayor Lundberg said this is for the Olympic Trials this year. We are also working up to games in
2021 and there are other projects coming forward that are eligible for TRT funding, so they may need
to consider that in the future. It is important to be inclusive of Springfield. There is a lot of focus on
the bigger games and what it will take to put them on.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2016-19 WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION
TO REMOVE $75,000 FROM THE TRANSIENT ROOM TAX AND GIVE IT TO THE 2016
OLYMPIC TRIALS.THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1
ABSENT—PISHIONERI).
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Lori Palermo, Springfield,OR Ms. Palermo said she is a business owner and resident of
Springfield, and serves as secretary of the Board of Realtors. She has been in real estate for 25
years. Local realtors take involvement in the community very seriously. Their profession is
about creating a sense of community and assisting their clients to achieve the American dream
by owning a home. Because of this,they are active in both civic and political arenas. They
collect for charities,while also advocating for policies that protect private property rights.At
times,they support those that run for office who they feel would best serve the community by
protecting home ownership and making our community safe and successful,while being
committed to preserving our hometown feel. Some Council members seem to resent the fact
that their members engage in political advocacy. She believes that the more engaged our
community is in respectful dialogue about what they care about,the further we can go as a
community. Our country was built on the free exchange and expression of opinions and that is
why recent behavior by a councilor has been very disturbing to her. Two weeks ago a
councilor crossed the line in the selection of a Planning Commission member. Having missed
the meeting where concerns about the applicants were vetted and expressed,the councilor
used faulty logic to conclude that an applicant(who served on the Board of Realtors) should
not be allowed to serve on the commission. Although Ms. Palermo disagreed with the facts
used, she understands the councilor has the right to vote how she chooses. Unfortunately,the
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councilor said the Realtor's support of her opponent in the Primary Election was and uncalled
for and that allowing the Planning Commission applicant to serve on the commission would
not be in the best interest of the community. She does not believe the civil participation and
advocacy for one's industry should preclude a person from serving the community on a board
or commission if the person has the skill set needed for that position. She feels the councilor's
actions were self-serving,partisan, and below the standard our community expects from our
elected officials.
2. Steve Moe, Springfield, OR Mr.Moe said last week he resigned from the Glenwood Water
District because he is now a City of Springfield resident. He noted the upcoming retirement of
the Springfield Chief of Police,an excellent man.In looking for his replacement,he
encouraged the City to look within our own community as there are some very talented
people. He noted that half of Glenwood is now in the City limits,but they don't realize they
are in the City. He thought the City limit signs could be moved so they are at the entrance of
Glenwood. He referred to a project to paint crosswalks in downtown Springfield and said he
would like to see something done.
3. George Jesse, Springfield, OR Mr.Jesse said he attended the work session on street repair and
funding,and also read an article in the paper about it. He believes road preservation should be
one of the highest priorities for the road fund. One of the Council goals is to maintain and
improve infrastructure. He would think maintenance of existing roads should have a higher
priority than building new roads and expanding. The Council is the only stop gap citizen have
to keep increases in taxes and fees in check. There is a constant insatiable appetite for funds
from local agencies,and citizens see them monthly on their bills.He knows these things are
considered through the budget process. Council is in a position to question how current funds
are spent to see if they are spent efficiently.
Mr. Towery referred to Councilor Moore's earlier question about other agencies providing funds
towards the Olympic Trials. He said the County would be contributing about$500,000 in TRT over
about seven years to TrackTown USA.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from Judge Richard D. Curtis regarding his resignation.
2. Correspondence from Vin Lanana,President of TrackTown USA, Inc., requesting financial
support for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials—Track&Field.
3. Correspondence from Kari Westlund,President and CEO for Eugene Cascades to Coast, in
support of the request from TrackTown USA for financial support for the 2016 U.S. Olympic
Trials—Track&Field.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT—PISHIONERI).
BIDS
ORDINANCES
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BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
2. Business from Council
a. Committee Reports
i. Councilor Woodrow reported on the Human Services Commission(HSC)meeting.
Due to extra funds coming from the State this year, services will be increased to take
care of 10 families, 60 individual homeless, and increase safe parking from 5-10. This
is in addition to the Egan Warming Center.
Councilor Woodrow congratulated the Police Depattruent for the K9 Competition.
There were fourteen participants. One of the female competitors from Portland came
in 2nd. The stands were full and the dogs had fun.
ii. Councilor Moore reported on the EmX Steering committee on June 7. There were
some citizens that spoke about their concerns regarding the Main Street study.
Commissioner Leiken suggested transferring jurisdiction of Main Street to the City
from the Oregon Department of Transportation(ODOT).
Councilor Moore reported on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(BPAC). During the meeting they looked at the Virginia Daisy bikeway which
received a lot of support. They were looking in particular about where they enter Bob
Straub and slowing down the traffic.
Councilor Moore attended the Food and Beverage Sector Strategy sponsored by Lane
Workforce. They are looking at getting together the many different food and beverage
manufacturers in the area and promoting how the Workforce can assist in helping
them grow.
iii. Mayor Lundberg read from an email she received from Kathy Vohs regarding an issue
that had a positive resolution. Her email was regarding a chronic disorderly property
in her neighborhood and how staff worked to secure the property. The Mayor noted
that this was Chief Doney's last meeting and she wanted to thank him for his work in
focusing on neighborhoods that had nuisance properties. This speaks on behalf of the
great work done by the Chief as well as Cindie Mott,Code Enforcement Officer. She
added that Ms.Vohs is willing to volunteer where needed.
iv. Councilor Woodrow spoke regarding the pedestrian crossings on Main Street. Two
are out for bid and will be installed this summer. One of them was originally planned
fort 58th or 57th and Main,but was deemed an inappropriate location because of the
other crossing treatments already in place. Staff is working with the Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT)on an intergovernmental agreement(IGA)to
put one out between 59th and 67th Street. They will be able to reallocate the funds that
would have gone to 58th Street. The pedestrian crossings have been worked on for
three years, and she is excited to see the improvements and the good partnership with
ODOT.
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b. Other Business
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Extending the Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA)between City and the Springfield Economic
Development Agency(SEDA)to Advance and Repay Funds Needed for Urban Renewal Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-20—A RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO ADVANCE $1.5 MILLION TO THE
SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY(SEDA)FOR COSTS OF URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECTS
Bob Duey,Finance Director, presented the staff report on this item.
SEDA and the City have had two previous three-year IGAs to advance and repay funds and to
cooperate on urban renewal plans for Glenwood and Downtown plan areas. The existing IGA was
effective through FY2014. SEDA has previously approved the IGA at its June 13, 2016 meeting. The
funding agreement provides for both the Glenwood and Downtown Urban Renewal Plans.
The IGA covers possible SEDA requests for up to $1.5 million in funding for projects and the
subsequent repayments. The IGA renews the existing agreement and maintains the current operational
status quo between SEDA and the City. The renewal is consistent with the Urban Renewal Plans for
both Urban Renewal Districts.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2016-20.THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT—PISHIONERI).
2. Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA)with Lane County for Bob Straub Parkway: Mt.Vernon
Road Intersection Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing.
Jeff Paschall, City Engineer, presented the staff report on this item. He recalled how this topic was
first discussed when Councilor Woodrow's late husband served on the Council.
Safety concerns regarding crossing Bob Straub Parkway at Mt.Vernon Road first became a topic in
2008 while the Bob Straub Parkway was under construction. Construction of any crossing
improvements has been stalled due to lack of funding. Lane County received an allocation of
Multimodal Transportation Enhance Program(MTEP)funds and is ready to proceed with construction
of improvements at the intersection.
Lane County has received$159,456 in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Enhance
Program(MTEP)to install a pedestrian and bicycle crossing at Bob Straub Parkway and Mt.Vernon
Road.The improvements will include continental crosswalks, intersection lighting, and a Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacon(PHB)with advanced signalization. This installation will be similar to other PflBs
installations throughout the City(e.g.,Harlow Road and Franklin Boulevard), except for inclusion of
advanced vehicle warning signals that will alert traffic to activation of the PHB. Additionally,this
installation will not use decorative brick pattern to define the crosswalk, but rather a"laddered" style
striping patter similar to many other marked crosswalks throughout the City(e.g.,roundabouts and
school zones).
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The total project cost is estimated at$200,000,and since there is joint jurisdiction at the intersection,
with County having control of Bob Straub Parkway and the City control of Mt.Vernon Road,both
agencies have agreed to contribute $20,000 each to complete the total funding need for the project. In
addition to the initial $20,000 commitment to the project, as part of the IGA,the City agrees to a 50%
share in any potential costs over the initial $200,000 project estimate necessary to complete the
project.
Through approval of the IGA,the City also agrees to take responsibility for operation and future
maintenance of the PHB and advance signals.This project is likely to begin soon as the County design
is at 90%.
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the IGA with Lane County.
Councilor Woodrow said she is very excited to see this crossing. With the growth in that area and
additional traffic,this crossing in more important than ever.
Councilor Wylie said the Council went out on a field trip to this location years ago.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT(IGA)WITH LANE COUNTY FOR BOB
STRAUB PARKWAY: MT.VERNON ROAD INTERSECTION PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE CROSSING.THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST
(1 ABSENT—PISHIONERI).
3. Other Business
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
1. Repeal Springfield Municipal Code Sections 2.900 through 2.995.
ORDINANCE NO. 1 —AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 2.900 THROUGH 2.995 (FIRST READING)
Mary Bridget Smith, City Attorney,presented the staff report on this item.
Springfield Municipal Code Section 2.900-2.995 needs to be amended to address changes from the
passage of Ballot Measure 49.
In the November 2004 election,the voters of the state adopted Ballot Measure 37. Passage of Ballot
Measure 37 amended ORS Chapter 197 allowing public entities to pay compensation to property
owners for reductions in property values resulting from land use regulations that restrict uses of
property.
In the November 2007 election,the voters of the state adopted Ballot Measure 49 which replaced
Ballot Measure 37. In doing so, provisions were added to ORS Chapter 195 and ORS Chapter 197
was again amended.
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Oregon Revised Statute chapters 195 and 197 provide a procedure for processing claims and fees. It
has been more than five years since the City received any claims relating to the measures.
NO ACTION REQUESTED. FIRST READING ONLY.
Councilor Ralston said his youngest child graduated from the University of Oregon last week. When
he started as a Councilor, his son was only 3 years old.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned 7:50p.m.
Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa
Christine L. Lundberg
Mayor
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