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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/2000 Regular . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 17,2000. The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session at Springfield City Hall, City Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, on Monday, April 17, 2000, at 7:05 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, Senior Management Analyst Rosie Pryor, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Administrative Coordinator Shari Higgins, City Recorder Kim Krebs, and members of the staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Weathers. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Claims 2. Minutes . a. March 13,2000 - Work Session b. March 20, 2000 - Work Session c. March 20, 2000 - Regular Meeting 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 00-27 - A RESOLUfION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SUB SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT OF USE AGREEMENT. b. RESOLUTION NO. 00-28 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SUB NETWORK INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT OF USE AGREEMENT. 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approve the March 2000 Disbursements. b. Approve the Liquor License Endorsement for Mom's Fast Stop, located at 4605 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon. . c. Approve the Liquor License Endorsement for Club 1444, located at 1444 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon. City of Springfield Regular Session - 4/17/00 Page 2 . Councilor Simmons said he wanted to vote against the Fiber Optic Resolutions item number 3, and asked that they be removed from the consent calendar. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HA TFIELD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 3, THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 00-27, AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 00-28. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 1 AGAINST. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Fiscal Year 2000 - 2001 Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Recommended Funding Allocations. . Kevin Ko was present for the staff report. Mr. Ko provided a brief explanation of the purpose of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and said at the request of council he reviewed the policy for the City of Eugene,and said their policy is very basic and provided council with an overview of their guidelines, as well as comparisons to Springfield. Councilor Ballew asked staff to work on a policy to try and spread the funds around the city. Mr. Ko provided a rpap as a handout for council to review, and spoke about the current multi- family subsidized housing that had been provided by the city since 1993 that are referenced on the map. He said the map was focused on housing only and not street improvements. Mayor Weathers opened the public hearing. 1. Joe Mathieu, 841 Diamond Street, Springfield, OR. Said he is completing his second term on the CDAC Advisory Committee. He gave special thanks and recognition to Lyle Hatfield, Jeff Horwitz, Dan Egan, Sean Wilson, Gayle Decker, Roxie Cuellar and Bonnie Peterson for being active members of CDAC. Mr. Mathieu thanked staff for all their efforts and hard work. 2. Alisa Carrillo, 488 West M. Street, Springfield, OR, representing Springfield Community Development Commission. She said she wanted to reflect on the task that the CDAC had before them this year. She said the commitment and time are very much appreciated. She said she wanted to speak to the issue of the Springfield Neighborhood Center and the parking lot adjacent to the building, and said there are a lot of holes and craters in the lot that are having to be dealt with. She said they are currently doing a capital campaign for funds to assist in several areas. She informed council they are currently working on establishing a capital reserve and hope in time they will increase the reserve amounts. She said they received a lesser amount of funding, but are working to insure their development requirements are met within the funding allocated. She said that street projects instill pride and street beautification. . 3. Ken Fletcher, 420 Broadway, Springfield, OR. He is the Project Manager for Emerald Art Association, and is currently renovating the old Gerlach Building. He thanked the City Council for their work, and thanked them for the support that was given last year. He spoke about the extensive work that has been done to the building for Emerald Empire Art Assoc. City of Springfield Regular Session - 4/17/00 Page 3 . He said in addition to funds received last year, they are asking for funds to cover the cost of the electrical system. Councilor Ballew asked if there was an active fundraising for this project. Mr. Fletcher said they have a committee that writes grants and a number are being processed currently. They do have ongoing fundraising efforts: 4. Drew Itschner 701 Water Street Springfield, OR. He said he represents the neighborhood in his area. He spoke regarding the street improvements on Water, F and G Streets. He informed council they have worked very hard to improve their homes and neighborhood, and also worked with the Police Department to assist in the elimination of crime. He said they have worked very hard to clean up the neighborhood, and asked council for their support. Mayor Weathers Closed the Public Hearing. Councilor Fitch said she is currently serving on the SRDC Board, but since it is a volunteer position she would like to participate in the decision making. Councilor Hatfield said he is an officer for Centennial Bank who is the lender for the CDC Fairhaven Project. Councilor Lundberg said she is a volunteer board member of the Springfield Community Development Board and is a volunteer board member, and would like to participate in the decision making. . City Attorney Joe Leahy suggested that Councilor Hatfield abstain on the issue that he has a conflict in. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE F AIRHA VEN SUBDIVISION, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 - 2001 FUNDING ALLOCATIONS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH, TO ADOPT THE F AIRHA VEN SUBDIVISION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 - 2001 FUNDING ALLOCATIONS.. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FORAND 1 ABSTAIN. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Library Board Application Review/Appointment. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO APPOINT DONALD ANDERSON TO THE LIBRARY BOARD WITH A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2003. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. . City of Springfield Regular Session - 4/17/00 Page 4 . b. Police Planning Task Force Application Review/Appointment. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO APPOINT STEVE SINGLETON TO THE POLICE PLANNING TASK FORCE WITH A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 21,2002. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. c. Planning Commission Appointments. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO RE-APPOINT BILL CARPENTER AND JAMES BURFORD TO THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31,2004. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. d. Museum Board of Directors Appointments. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO APPOINT JOHN A MORETTI TO THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2004. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. e. Museum Committee Appointment. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HA TFIELD, TO APPOINT VIRGINIA GARRISON TO THE MUSEUM COMMITTEE AS PROGRAM COORDINATOR WITH A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2004. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. f. Appointment of Tom Draggoo to the Board of Directors of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Partnership. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HA TFIELD TO APPOINT TOM DRAGGOO TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EUGENE SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIP WITH A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31,2002. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Committee Reports Councilor Fitch welcomed the Boy Scouts that were in the audience, and thanked them for attending. Councilor Simmons spoke regarding the Watershed Council discussion. He said they had a briefing from Jared Reuben from the Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) regarding the water quality issue in the McKenzie. He said it will be very important to fund the storm management plan, and the work needed is also very important. He said there are some valuable issues pending. There was discussion regarding the work the group is currently working on, and the need to begin looking at the budget process for this item. . . . . . . City of Springfield Regular Session - 4/17/00 Page 5 City Manager Mike Kelly said he shares councils concerns in this area. He said a new position is recommended in the base budget. He said there will be three new people in the Public Works Department and said the recommendations will be discussed in the budget process. Councilor Ballew said the Citizens Advisory Group is currently meeting every Wednesday night, and welcomed any interested person to attend. She said they have identified the gaps and have asked staff for input on how to close some of those gaps. Councilor Leiken spoke regarding the LRAP A meeting last week and spoke about the budget process that was reviewed. He said they are projecting a healthy bottom line for next year. Councilor Fitch thanked the City Manager, Mayor, and staff, for participating in the Youth Day of Caring. Mayor Weathers said the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) is struggling with funding issues for the Eugene Sound Wall and are currently negotiating. She said she is happy to report that the City of Eugene and Lane County are supporting Springfield in this area. She said it has been an interesting process, and hopes to report favorably on the project soon. Mayor Weathers spoke regarding the memorandum in the communication packet on the Heritage Statue, and asked for consensus regarding the next mural to document Springfield's Heritage. After discussion, council consensus was for redistribution of funds to go forward with the Heritage Mural. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Kim Krebs ~~,~~ Maureen M. Weathers, Mayor ~~ City Recorder