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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2000 Regular . . . f MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2000 The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session at Springfield City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, on Monday, February 7, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Weathers presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Weathers and Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield, Leiken, Lundberg and Simmons. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Tim Harold, Senior Management Analyst Rosie Pryor, Administrative Coordinator Shari Higgins, and members of staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Weathers. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Victor Caldwell, Free Methodist Church. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Dave Puent for his 20 years of service to the city. 2. Rick Schaufler from Pacific Continental Bank made a presentation of funding to Kathy Jensen, Museum Coordinator and Blake Hastings, Museum Board member for the Springfield Puppet Festival. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims 2. Minutes a. January 8, 2000 - Goal-Setting Work Session b. January 10,2000 - Work Session c. January 19,2000 - Joint Elected Officials Meeting 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 00-8 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT P30 1 09: 18TH STREET AND MOHAWK BOULEVARD CONCRETE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS. . . . 1 Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - 2/7/00 Page 2 b. RESOLUTION NO. 00-9 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P20096 FROM H & J CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $402,163.16. c. RESOLUTION NO. 00-10 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P20067 FROM EUGENE SAND & GRAVEL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,728.91. d. RESOLUTION NO. 00-11- SOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P20 125 FROM CENTERLINE EXCA V A TION & CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,231.23. 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Award Bid for Project P50149: City Owned Street Light Pole Inspection and Fumigant Treatment to National Wood Treating Company in the Amount of$12,556.25. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Withdrawal from Rainbow Water District C SP 97-11, C. Gray/Callie Court (Final Order 1102) Planning Journal Number 1999-12-0290. . ORDINANCE NO.1 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE MENLO PARK AREA OF WEST SPRINGFIELD, EAST OF 1-5, SOUTH OF CENTENNIAL BOULEVARD, WEST OF ANDERSON LANE; Tl7S R03W MAP 11 TAX LOT 800; HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT. Planning Supervisor Mel Oberst presented the staff report. He said the withdrawal was processed in accordance with the Springfield Development Code (SDC) and was receiving its first reading. The second reading is scheduled for February 22, as the withdrawal must occur prior to March 31, 2000. Mayor Weathers opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Weathers closed the public hearing. 2. Withdrawal from Rainbow Water District EC SP 99-31 Gaudette, Planning Journal Number 1999-12-0292 . ORDINANCE NO.2 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE MENLO PARK AREA OF WESTERN SPRINGFIELD, WEST OF ASPEN STREET, NORTH OF NORTH WALNUT ROAD; Tl7S R03W S34 MAP 23 TAX LOT 301; HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT . . . . Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - 2/7/00 Page 3 Planning Supervisor Mel Oberst presented the staff report. He said the withdrawal was processed in accordance with the Springfield Development Code (SDC) and was receiving its first reading. The second reading is scheduled for February 22, as the withdrawal must occur prior to March 31,2000. Mayor Weathers opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. .' Mayor Weathers closed the public hearing. 3. Withdrawal from Glenwood Water District C SP 99-40 Moe/Pederson/David/Romania (Final Order 1159) Planning Journal Number 1999-12-0293. ORDINANCE NO.3 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE GLENWOOD PARK AREA OF SPRINGFIELD ON FRANKLIN BOULEVARD (ALSO KNOWN AS STATE HIGHWAY 126), EAST OF 1-5, AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRANKLIN BOULEVARD AND GLENWOOD BOULEVARD; TI7S R03W S34 MAP 31 TAX LOT 900; TIn R03W S34 MAP 32 TAX LOTS 200 AND 600; AND TI7S R03W S34 MAP 34 TAX LOT 201; HERETOFORE . ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT. Planning Supervisor Mel Oberst presented the staff report. He said the withdrawal was processed in accordance with the Springfield Development Code (SDC) and was receiving its first reading. The second reading is scheduled for February 22, as the withdrawal must occur prior to March 31, 2000. Mr. Oberst stated the water district referred to in the staff report should read Glenwood, not Rainbow. Mayor Weathers opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Weathers closed the public hearing. 4. Withdrawal from Rainbow Water District EC SP 99-08 Elliott, Planning Journal Number 1999-12-0291. ORDINANCE NO.4 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN NORTH SPRINGFIELD, WEST OF GAME FARM ROAD, SOUTH OF COLONIAL DRIVE, NORTH OF CARDINAL WY; TI7S R03W S22 MAP 12 PARTS OF TAX LOTS 1800 AND 1900; HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT. Planning Supervisor Mel Oberst presented the staff report. He said the withdrawal was processed in accordance with the Springfield Development Code (SDC) and was receiving its first reading. The second reading is scheduled for February 22, as the withdrawal must occur prior to March 31, 2000. Mayor Weathers opened the public hearing. . . . . Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - 2/7/00 Page 4 Noone appeared to speak. Mayor Weathers closed the public hearing. 5. Annexation of Property (Margolis) to the City of Springfield, Journal Number 1999-09-225. . RESOLUTION NO. 00-12 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORIES TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE THE . ANNEXATION. Planner I Susanna Julber was present for the staff report. She said the property owner requested annexation in order to develop 4.35 acres of vacant property located north of Jasper Road and west of 4ih Street. Mr. Julber said the annexation was approved by staff due to the current Intergovernmental Agreement and no issues associated with the property. Full city services including but not limited to fire, police, library, sewer, water and storm drainage can be provided to the property upon annexation. Mayor Weathers opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Weathers closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-12. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6. Springfield Commercial Lands Study - Work Session/Public Hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 00-13 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SPRINGFIELD COMMERCIAL LANDS STUDY AS THE POLICY DOCUMENT GUIDING THE PROVISION OF COMMERCIAL LANDS WITHIN THE SPRINGFIELD URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY. Planner I Susanna Julber was present for the staff report. She said the Commercial Lands Study was completed as a Periodic Review element of the Eugene-Springfield Metro Area General Plan. Ms. Julber outlined the public involvement process that included work sessions before the Planning Commission and City Council. The study has also been given approval by the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and is ready for formal adoption. Mayor Weathers asked how long until the next update would occur. Ms. Julber replied the Metro Area Plan is updated every seven years. Mayor Weathers opened the public hearing. \ No one appeared to speak. Mayor Weathers closed the public hearing. Spi"ingfield City Council Regular Meeting - 2/7/00 Page 5 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-13. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Laurie Jones, 38942 Dexter Road, Dexter, spoke regarding the status of the Community Family Soup Kitchen. She asked the Mayor and Council to support the funding shortages for important services such as the kitchen. Councilor Lundberg stated she is a member of the Human Services Commission and said the funding request would be discussed at an upcoming meeting. Ms. Jones asked those interested to tour the facility and work with a providers group for future funding. 2. Leonard Clearwater, 85694 Hampstead, Eugene, addressed the council regarding support for the blind citizens of the community. He referred to ordinances pertaining to the physically handicapped and felt the city should place brail writing by its elevators, as well as restrooms and other areas where citizens may be seeking accessibility. Mr. Clearwater also discussed the use of audio street lights where a uniform bell rings for traffic driving one way and a buzzerrings for traffic approaching from the other. . ,3. John Worstell, Farwest Steel Corporation, 2000 Henderson, Eugene, spoke regarding the city's Haz-Mat fee structure. He said he spoke with Fire and Life Safety employee Joe Wicks who suggested he address the council. The fees are considerably higher than those charged . - previously by the City of Eugene and he felt he needed more information and assistance in understanding the fee methodology. Mayor Weathers suggested the city provide additional information to all businesses in Glenwood who have recently received City of Springfield Haz-Mat statements. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Mike Manley, AFSCME Local 1148 President, 201 S.18!h Street, Springfield, Regarding Recent Union Appreciation by the Mayor and City Council. 3. Correspondence from John English, 1620 "I" Street, Springfield, Regarding Street Cleaning and Parking Issues. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Weathers thanked staff for their memo regarding street cleaning and asked that the parking issues raised by Mr. English also be addressed. Mr. Kelly said he would instruct Public Works staff to provide Mr. English with a response. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL . 1. Committee Appointments - Mayor and City Council Committee Assignments. Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - 2/7/00 Page 6 . a. Mayor Weathers announced that Councilor Lundberg would be accepting the liaison role for the Lane Partnership Workforce for the 2000 calendar year and would replace Councilor Fitch. b. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH, TO APPOINT COUNCILOR BALLEW TO A SECOND TERM ON THE METROPOLITAN W ASTEW A TER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 2/1/03. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports 1. Councilor Lundberg asked council to look for upcoming information from Gloria Griffith, Family Resource Center. She asked that each council member visit a Family Resource Center site. It is important to understand how and where Springfield puts its human services funding. 2. Councilor Leiken announced that Betty Taylor was elected Chair, and Pete Sorenson was elected Vice-Chair, at the last Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority meeting. . . 3. Councilor Ballew provided an update on the Metro Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC). She said they are currently in the budget process and a Citizen Involvement Committee has been devoting time to fee review. 4. Councilor Simmons suggested council review the budget for MWMC early into the city's process. He shared his concern over the budget timeframe and plant operational issues with the City of Eugene. Mr. Kelly said he would ensure council received a copy of the MWMC budget for review in a timely manner. 5. Councilor Ballew said she recently attended a meeting of the Fiber South Consortium. She said the group agreed to work with a budget of $25,000. She provided further details from the meeting. 6. Councilor Hatfield spoke about the Roundabout Open House held at Thurston Middle School. He said the details would be presented at an upcoming council work session. 7. Councilor Simmons provided praise for the 69th and Main Street mud hole issue and its resolution. A job well done - thank you to staffl b. Other Business 1. Municipal Judge Appointment Ratification. . Councilor Fitch spoke regarding the judge appointment ratification process, as Chair of the Finance and Judiciary Committee. She said it was the subcommittee recommendation to appoint James Strickland as Presiding Judge; Jon Joseph as Judge Pro Tem; and Richard Curtis as Judge Pro Tern for a period of six months. Springfield City Council Regular Meeting - 2/7/00 Page 7 . Councilor Fitch stated the subcommittee recommended Judge Curtis remain Pro Tern for six months, so he could finish his case load and provide assistance during the transition period of the other judges. The positions of Pro Tern Judge #2 (after the six month period) and for Judge #3 will be recruited for during an open Request for Proposal (RFP) period. Councilor Fitch said the RFP process would be monitored by the subcommittee and presented to the council at a future date. IT W AS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES STRICKLAND AS PRESIDING mDGE; JON JOSEPH AS JUDGE PRO TEM #1; RICHARD CURTIS AS JUDGE PRO TEM #2 FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS; AND TO RECRUIT TO FILL THE POSITIONS OF PRO TEM mDGE #2 AND #3, AT A FUTURE DATE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER . BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL (Continued) . 8. Mayor Weathers raised the issue of the Church chimes at the Springfield Lutheran Church. It was brought to her attention that a resident signed a complaint regarding the chimes and an investigation is pending. City Attorney Tim Harold advised council if a complaint is pending that they should not take any additional action or become involved in the process. If a citation had been issued, then it is a court issue, not a council issue. Mayor Weathers stated she would submit a letter to the chime manufacturer stating the issue is pending court action and ask if the Church could have an extended time period to review the purchase of the chimes. Councilor Simmons suggested the city contact the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding the noise issues and deciballevels. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins ~1A,W~ Maureen M. Weathers, Mayor ATTEST: .