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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 Council MinutesAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 3/5/2018 Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Staff Contact/Dept.: Amy Sowa Staff Phone No: 541-726-3700 Estimated Time: Consent Calendar S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Mandate ITEM TITLE: COUNCIL MINUTES ACTION REQUESTED: By motion, approval of the attached minutes. ISSUE STATEMENT: The attached minutes are submitted for Council approval. ATTACHMENTS: Minutes: a. January 16, 2018 – Work Session b. January 16, 2018 – Regular Meeting c. January 22, 2018 – Work Session d. February 5, 2018 – Work Session e. February 5, 2018 – Regular Meeting DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. City of Springfield Work Session Meeting MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 The City of Springfield Council met in a work session in the Jesse Maine Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President VanGordon presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Councilor President VanGordon and Councilors Moore, Stoehr, Woodrow and Pishioneri. Also present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff. Mayor Lundberg and Councilor Wylie were absent (excused). 1. Amend the Springfield Development Code to Make it Easier to Add and Accessory Dwelling Unit, Journal #811-17-000057-TYP4. Comprehensive Planning Manager Sandy Belson presented the staff report on this item. This work session is to review the public comments received since the December 4, 2017 Council meeting during the open record period. These comments were to address proposed amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the Springfield Development Code. The comments were summarized in the Council agenda packet. Staff was looking for direction from the Council on each topic. Ms. Belson addressed the first topic of minimum size of ADU citywide. Several comments from the public requested they allow ADUs less than 300 square feet. The Planning Commission did not recommend a minimum size, but said it must comply with the City’s building codes. She provided some examples of ADUs smaller than 300 square feet. Emerald Village in Eugene includes structures that are all permanent, meet the building code, and are less than 300 square feet. She noted that new building codes are being drafted. Building Official David Bowlsby said under current building code, they could have a habitable dwelling that was 70 square feet. Discussion was held regarding making a building ADA compatible. It is not required for single family homes, but could be for other uses. Mr. Bowlsby said to make an existing building ADA compatible only requires one step at a time starting with access into the building. Councilor Pishioneri said he agrees with no minimum square footage as long as it passes code, but he wants only one ADU per tax lot. If allowed by code and a property owner wanted to subdivide to make multiple tax lots, he would be fine with that. He is not opposed to making the original house the ADU if it is small. Councilor Stoehr said the Planning Commission recommendation is acceptable to him. The rest of the Council agreed. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes January 16, 2018 Page 2 Ms. Belson said maximum size of an ADU was the second topic. Current code lists 750 square feet and 40% of the main home. The Planning Commission recommendation is 750 square feet with no ratio. Councilor Pishioneri said we should model the size with that of Eugene and make the maximum 800 square feet. He feels it makes things easier for builders to have that consistency and would make it easier to determine sewer levels. He would like to see a lot of homes built to allow our population to increase. If a lot can accommodate an 800 square foot home, as well as a larger home, the large one could be the primary home even if it is the second one built. Councilor Moore noted that ADUs can be connected to the original sewer. She agrees with making the maximum 800 square feet to be uniform with Eugene. She doesn’t agree with having a ratio. Mr. Bowlsby said based on current code, the ADU could be the same size as the primary house. The State is working on a small homes building code which sets the limit for small homes at 600 square feet. That wouldn’t’ compel the City to change the maximum size, it would just mean that anything over 600 square feet would follow our standard residential building code. Anything under 600 square feet could use the standard residential code or the new small home codes. Councilor Stoehr said the City should be encouraging people to add ADUs in any way. He supports the larger limit of 800 square feet. Councilor Pishioneri asked if there would be a conflict in the new building code that would require the City to come back and change some of these amendments being considered. Mr. Bowlsby said the only thing that could be affected is if someone wanted to take an existing building and connect it to the primary home. Once connected, the small home elements would have to be brought up to residential code. There is language in the existing building codes that address this type of situation. Council agreed to change the maximum size to 800 square feet. Ms. Belson said the next topic is the home ownership requirement citywide (she noted that the Washburne Historic District would be discussed later). The Planning Commission recommendation is not to include a homeowner requirement. She reviewed some of the comments from citizens on this topic. Council supported the Planning Commission recommendation. Ms. Belson said the next topic was allowing mobile homes and towable structures as ADUs. Councilors Woodrow and Moore supported allowing them as long as they are on a foundation. Mr. Bowlsby said within the City, manufactured homes can be placed on most private lots, but do require a cementous skirting, which is most often cinder blocks. Often the house sits on a cement slab, but the foundation of the manufactured home is a steel frame supported intermittently by piles of concrete blocks with wedges to stabilize it and tie downs. It can sit on pier pads and blocks, but must be anchored to the ground. The hold downs and the City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes January 16, 2018 Page 3 requirement for a foundation are based on the use of the structure, not how it is built. He explained. They could consider changing the language in this amendment to ‘what is allowed by code’. Councilor Stoehr asked about an example that did not look structurally sound. Mr. Bowlsby responded, explaining what would need to be done to bring it to code. He described the different options for tie downs. Councilor Pishioneri said he is fine with offsite constructed units as long as they meet code structurally and the wheels are removed. He expressed concern that having no skirting around the home could allow vermin to enter. Mr. Bowlsby said the existing building codes for manufactured homes has language to make attempts to prevent infestation by screening vents, solid walls, etc. If it is built under the residential building code, it will be built in. If it is a manufactured home, there is language in that standard which is built in requiring some sort of skirting. Discussion was held regarding moisture barrier requirements. Council was fine allowing manufactured homes, but they must be on a foundation per the code and wheels removed. Ms. Belson said the language in the ordinance goes beyond what is in the Building Code and matches what is in the Development Code for manufactured homes. She explained further. Ms. Belson said the next topic is on-site versus off-site parking requirements. The Planning Commission recommended there be parking on both sides of the street to meet parking requirements as well as abutting property. They also recommend that if there is not parking on both sides of the street, the applicant can go through a Type II procedure in which the Director can determine if the available parking meets the requirement. Discussion was held regarding this parking requirement and the options presented. Council agreed with the Planning Commission recommendation on parking. Council President VanGordon said due to time constraints, they will need to continue discussion on the other remaining topics at their next work session on ADUs. 2. Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Accounting Manager Nate Bell presented the staff report on this item. He noted the many staff that are involved in putting together this report. He introduced Lynn Kief and Meg Allocco, staff from Finance who were in attendance tonight and who were instrumental in putting together the report. Grove, Mueller & Swank, the City’s independent auditors, have completed their audit of the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 CAFR and have issued their opinion thereon. Ryan Pasquarella, of Grove, Mueller & Swank, reviewed the audit process, the Independent Auditor’s Report, and the City’s CAFR. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes January 16, 2018 Page 4 As a preliminary summary for the Council’s information, it is noted that the auditor’s found no material weaknesses in the City’s internal financial controls and they issued an “unmodified opinion” on the City’s financial statements. This means that the City is properly accounting for its resources and using adequate financial controls to help prevent the improper use of those resources. Mr. Pasquarella commended staff for their work on this report. He reviewed the few changes made this year. One of the bigger changes by staff was the consolidation of funds from last year to this year, taking away some of the complexity of the audit. Council asked questions regarding the audit. Mr. Pasquarella responded. He noted the great assistance from the Finance Department staff and said he appreciated their work. As a contractor hired by the Council, he reminded the Council they can contact him anytime with any questions they may have. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Minutes Recorder – Amy Sowa ______________________ Christine L. Lundberg Mayor Attest: ____________________ Amy Sowa City Recorder City of Springfield Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., with Council President VanGordon presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Council President VanGordon and Councilors Moore, Stoehr, Woodrow and Pishioneri. Also present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff. Mayor Lundberg and Councilor Wylie were absent (excused). PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President VanGordon. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Claims a. Approval of the November 2017, Disbursements for Approval b. Approval of the December 2017, Disbursements for Approval 2. Minutes a. November 13, 2017 – Work Session b. November 20, 2017 – Work Session c. November 20, 2017 – Regular Meeting d. November 27, 2017 – Work Session e. December 4, 2017 – Work Session f. December 4, 2017 – Regular Meeting 3. Resolutions 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approval of Liquor License Application for Board and Brush Springfield, Located at 303 S 5th Street, Suite 153 & 155, Springfield, OR. b. Accept the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. c. Approve the amended Council Operating Policies and Procedures. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT – WYLIE). City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Page 2 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Linda Mears, Springfield, OR Ms. Mears said she was here to bring updates from the Library Advisory Board. Thanks to the Library Foundation’s purchase of Computer on Wheels (COW) classroom, the Library can now teach computer skills and application classes. The COW contains 15 public laptops, administrator’s tool, and a smart docking station that will update all the computers at once. The COW has been used for coding classes for kids and App Author’s workshops. The App Author’s workshop is a national brand through the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Springfield Public Library was chosen as the App Author’s west coast representatives. The Library is increasing the amount and variety of programming for adults. In December, they kicked off an author talks series with Mike Pungercar and his book on World War II and Pearl Harbor. There will be a local author talk every month through April. There is a new after-school club on Wednesdays for the upper elementary level. Each week, kids between the ages of 7 and 12 are invited to do fun learning activities, with emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities. The Library is offering a database that continues to grow. Friends of the Library provided funding for downloadable music. The Springfield Public Library is the first Oregon Library to offer Virtual Reality (VR) technology to the public and is among very few nationwide to pioneer VR in library programming. As a brand new technology, the role this will play in our future lives is still being invented. She described some of the possibilities. The Library was able to get VR by collaborating with the Oregon Story Board and receiving funding from State Farm Insurance, the Gray Family Foundation, the Library Foundation and Springfield Arts Commission. The Library opened the VR learning lab featuring the HTC Vive, which offers a room scale VR experience that allows users to create, explore and walk around in a 3-D environment. 2. Kris McAllister, Springfield, OR Mr. McAllister said he supported the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) discussions. A lot of the work done by the Springfield Shelter Rights Alliance (SSRA) is helping the homeless and bringing awareness to homelessness. The ADUs are part of the missing piece, but we are still far away from their maximum potential because they are not yet built. In order to help the homeless now we need low-income places they can live. He looks forward to hearing this discussion continue as they look for solutions for Springfield citizens. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS BIDS City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Page 3 ORDINANCES 1. Amend the Springfield Development Code to Make it Easier to Add an Accessory Dwelling Unit, Journal #811-17-000057-TYP4. ORDINANCE NO. 1 – AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT EASIER TO ADD AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT BY AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTIONS 3.2-210, 3.2-215, 3.3-235, 3.3-915, AND 3.3-940 TO ALLOW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN THE MDR AND HDR ZONING DISTRICTS AS WELL AS THE HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT; AMENDING PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN SECTION 5.5-105 THROUGH 5.5-145; AMENDING DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 6.1-110; ADOPTING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Gino Grimaldi read the ordinance title. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO EXTEND REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDED CODE AMENDMENTS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT – WYLIE). Ms. Smith noted that although Mr. McAllister’s comments related to ADU’s, that information would not be put before the Council as a decision maker in the record for this topic. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Arts Commission Applicant Appointments. Library Director Emily David presented the staff report on this item. The City Council interviewed two candidates during the January 8, 2018 work session: Esther Harclerode and Shelby Zacharias. The Arts Commission requests that the Council formally ratify the appointments during tonight’s Regular Meeting. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO APPOINT ESTHER HARCLERODE AND SHELBY ZACHARIAS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION WITH FULL TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2021. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT – WYLIE). 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports 1. Councilor Moore was pleased to see the article in the Register Guard on the MLK Walk in Springfield. Tomorrow night there is an opportunity to hear Anita Turner at Lane Community College (LCC) Center for Learning. She encouraged people to vote during the Special Election on January 23. 2. Councilor Woodrow thanked Ms. Mears for the presentation from the Library Board. It is interesting to hear what is going on in the Library. b. Other Business City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Page 4 BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Proposed Modifications to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Intergovernmental Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION INTERGOVERMENTAL AGREEMENT. Environmental Services Manager Matt Stouder presented the staff report on this item. The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) was formed by Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) in 1977 by the Governing Bodies of Eugene, Springfield and Lane County to construct, operate and maintain Regional Sewerage Facilities (Facilities) to service the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan area. The IGA has been modified several times since 1977 and minor amendments are being proposed tonight for Council consideration. In paragraph 8.e of the IGA, the Governing Bodies have established service area boundaries to ensure that service is provided only to areas within the city limits of Eugene and Springfield; to users currently being served (e.g. Eugene Airport); or to whom contractual service commitments have been made. Exhibit C to the Operation, Maintenance and Administrative Services Agreement of the IGA allows the MWMC to provide service to septage haulers. The MWMC has received requests from mobile waste haulers from outside the service area to accept other forms of hauled waste besides septage at its Facilities. In July 2017, the MWMC directed staff to request the Governing Bodies to modify paragraph 8.e of the IGA such that the service area boundaries not preclude acceptance of septage and other forms of hauled waste appropriate for treatment at the Facilities from areas originating outside the service area. Modifying the IGA to not preclude acceptance of hauled waste from outside the service area will have a negligible impact on MWMC’s Facilities. These requests are generally temporary in nature, small in volume (i.e. no capacity constraints in the piped system or at the Facilities), and would be thoroughly evaluated by regional program staff before acceptance. A benefit to the Governing Bodies and the MWMC would include modest revenue generation for the regional wastewater program. The amended IGA represents the collective recommendations of the Legal Counsels of Eugene, Springfield and MWMC, as well as staff. The Eugene City Council voted to approve the amended IGA on 12/11/17, as did the Board of County Commissioners on 12/19/17. Councilor VanGordon asked if there had been several requests for this change. Mr. Stouder said they have received this request over the years, especially from smaller communities with an overage of waste. The most current request came from a private farm. He explained. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT – WYLIE). 2. Other Business BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Page 5 Ms. Smith amended her procedure note made earlier regarding Mr. McAllister’s comment about the ADUs. This is actually a legislative matter so items don’t have to be rejected by the decision maker that are outside of the record. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned 7:18 p.m. Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa ______________________ Christine L. Lundberg Mayor Attest: ____________________ City Recorder City of Springfield Work Session Meeting MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 The City of Springfield Council met in a work session in the Jesse Maine Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 6:04 p.m., with Mayor Lundberg presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Lundberg and Councilors VanGordon, Moore, Stoehr, Woodrow, and Pishioneri. Also present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff. Councilor Wylie was absent (excused). 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Update Erin Fifield presented the staff report on this item. The Springfield Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) met on January 4, 2018 to discuss potential strategies for the allocation of 2018-2019 CDBG funds, and has made a recommendation to Council for a One Year Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2019. Ms. Fifield distributed the FY2018-19 CDBG One-Year Action Plan Draft Budget to the Council. Following Council’s direction, staff will publish the draft One Year Action Plan for public comment. In April, the CDAC will meet to hold a public hearing on the draft plan, and will make a final recommendation to Council for the allocation of funds. Thereafter, Council will be asked to adopt a final CDBG FY19 One Year Action Plan for submission to HUD. Councilor Moore asked if this was the same fund the City had to carry over and spend. Ms. Fifield said those funds were spent on neighborhood improvements. The list distributed was for anticipated funds. Mayor Lundberg said if Council approved of the list, it would go out to the public for comment in February. Councilor Woodrow said the CDAC spent a lot of time in deliberations looking at Council direction and priorities, and the carryover amount. There was a lot of understanding by the committee members. Councilor VanGordon supported the list. This is a great example of the hard work done by the CDAC members and how they considered the Council direction as they went through the list. Mayor Lundberg noted how this had become more complicated since the formation of the HOME Consortium. They no longer see the HOME funds and CDBG funds compared to each other since they are now separate. While she was in Washington DC, she talked extensively that there are too many requirements by the federal government for these funds. Congressman DeFazio’s office will be working with the City to find a way to streamline the process. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 2 Council approved of the list as presented. Ms. Fifield said the CDAC will hold a public hearing in March or April. They will discuss any comments made or received and will make a final recommendation to the Council in work and regular meetings. The final plan must be submitted to HUD in mid-May. The first allocation would be looking at the affordable housing strategy to make sure it fits the Council goals. 2. Springfield Open Streets Event. Emma Newman, Senior Transportation Planner, presented the staff report on this item. Initial conversations about the possibility of Springfield starting an open streets event have led to conversations of possibility and excitement, seeing the event as a key initiative to celebrate and promote active transportation and showcase Springfield community organizations and businesses. A working group consisting of Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) members, City of Springfield staff and Willamalane staff developed a draft vision and goals for Springfield open streets. Vision: Springfield open streets events promote healthy, active living by temporarily opening the city’s streets so people can walk, bike, roll, and discover active transportation in a safe, car-free environment. Goals: • Encourage walking, biking, and rolling through a free community event • Enhance Springfield’s economy by featuring local businesses and organizations • Create opportunities for community engagement and civic pride • Highlight accessible transportation options for community members of all ages and abilities • Promote the health and environmental benefits of active transportation Ms. Newman acknowledged some of the partners in this effort. Councilor Woodrow, Moore and Stoehr expressed support for this program and it was suggested they try to do the event in east Springfield at some point. Councilor Woodrow asked if Travel Lane County would have any funding that could go towards this effort. Ms. Newman said she could look into other options for grants if requested by the Council. The concept is to do one event per summer, repeating each year. If successful, they could eventually expand to more per year. Councilor Pishioneri asked about the cost for staffing this event. He wanted to know how much Willamalane would be helping with those costs. If the overall costs are $22,000, he could support. If over $100,000 he would not support. Ms. Newman said she could get those estimates. Councilor Pishioneri said with budget concerns, he would like to know where the money would be coming from and what other services might be cut. Other resources might be from downtown businesses that may be willing to help with the cost of police services. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 3 Kim Lyddane from Willamalane said Willamalane is supportive of the event, but doesn’t have funds in this year’s budget. They have resources available to alleviate the impact on City staff. This has not yet gone to the Willamalane Board. Councilor VanGordon asked about regional transportation grants. Ms. Newman explained. Councilor VanGordon said he likes the idea of an event like this and the impact, but still has questions and concerns. He could support Option 2, but would like more information such as the full budget. The Symmonds 800M event was mentioned and it was noted that the funds for that event were provided through donations and sponsorships. Councilor Moore suggested getting the School District and Springfield Utility Board involved. Mayor Lundberg said she is supportive of this type of event, but would like to see full budget. She sees the potential of reaching out to our neighborhoods such as Daisy, Thurston, Mohawk, Q Street and Gateway areas. Focusing around schools is also a great place to use as a staging area. The first year is critical. She would be supportive of going for some of the transportation dollars available, and any other grants. She asked staff to determine total costs and how those could be offset with grants and Willamalane assistance. Councilor Pishioneri said this is a great idea, but he wants it to be a community event supported by the community. Councilor Moore said she appreciates the letters of support. Mr. Grimaldi said staff would bring this back to Council after additional information was gathered. 3. FY18 Mid-Year Budget Update. Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this item. Through tonight’s discussion, they would be looking at the next three years. Much of the reason they are looking out to a three-year window is due to the PERS issue. The City had a substantial PERS increase on July 1, 2017. That same rate increase will occur again on July 1, 2018, and another PERS increase on July 1, 2019. The conversation tonight is how to mix the immediate short-term budget onto the long-term. Discussion at this work session is intended to provide staff with general direction not only for the FY19 budget but also FY20 to help staff develop a 12 month work plan in preparation for developing a sustainable response for the FY20 budget process. Mr. Duey said Council has already reviewed how they got to Priority Based Budgeting, the use of performance measurements, and the finance policies. There are still a couple of finance policies to finalize. In September, Council held an all-day session to work on their outcomes. Those outcomes were included in the agenda packet and included 90 outcomes for 6 goals. Mr. Duey noted how the budget packet would be formatted to make it easier for the Budget Committee to follow. The performance measures will be linked to the budget and outcomes. Springfield does not have a very high property tax base. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 4 Mayor Lundberg asked if Springfield was representative of the growth rate of taxable values of other communities. Mr. Duey said we are somewhat low for a city our size. Mayor Lundberg asked if the increase in Lane County represented Eugene. Mr. Duey said we are actually outpaced by most small cities in Lane County. The outcomes and the direction from Council address that issue, and we need to figure out how to keep that going. Funds were added into Economic Development but it was only one-time money. This year $140,000 is being added based on the guidance of the Council. It’s a longer term fix for future years. Mayor Lundberg said our housing strategy is so important in getting our population to grow. Mr. Duey said this is where the outcome discussions are starting to link the direction from Council to where the funds are going. There are a number of factors that affect the growth of the City. We have some growth, but need growth revenue to match expenditures. It was noted that having enough housing available is important to our population growth, but it is a more complex issue. Mayor Lundberg said the Council needs information on what they need to do to see growth. It is something the Council needs to think about and figure out how to overcome. Mr. Duey said there are many growth factors affected such as franchise fees, in lieu of fees, etc. The State percentage was used because of state shared revenues. He noted that the City is doing things right, we just need time for things to come to fruition. Mr. Duey discussed the PERS increases. There are ways cities can set up separate accounts that could grow at a rate higher than normal savings to help offset the costs. Discussion was held regarding PERS and the need to continue to lobby for a solution. Mr. Duey discussed the current year adjustments of adding funding to programs, and balancing that by cutting positions and reducing expenditures in materials and services. The City has cut over 40 positions over the last 7 years to address the budget. Looking ahead to FY19, they are proposing continuing extra funding for economic development, UGB expansion legal fees, IP alerting system, Police radio replacement and IT security officer. Some of the reductions to offset those costs include reduction in contributions to partner agencies and reduction in materials and services. They are also looking at staff reductions in several departments and delaying some purchases. Mr. Duey reviewed a chart showing where the funds are allocated by percentages. Councilor Moore said Public Works is also part of our public safety team. She would like to look into prioritizing public works. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 5 Mr. Duey noted that the General Fund of Public Works was more around building maintenance, vehicle maintenance, custodial work, etc. Things like sanitary sewer and stormwater have a different funding source. Mr. Duey reviewed the budget trends and priorities for improving sustainability for FY20. Most things already discussed are not sustainable and they are not projecting a lot of other revenue growth in FY20. There will again be an increase in PERS and there are a number of labor contracts in negotiations. They are trying to make FY20 our sustainable year with things accomplished over the next year. He described some of the things that could be considered. Councilor Moore asked if an efficiency study had been done internally. Mr. Duey said they have tried different things to be more efficient. Councilor VanGordon said technology could assist with efficiencies and is worth discussing, but can be complicated and expensive. Mr. Duey asked Council for further direction on what has been discussed and shown. Councilor VanGordon said the City generally does a good job keeping our costs under control. A lot of this will rely on economic development. He feels they need to look at the real number that needs to be taken out of the budget to be sustainable. He referred to Cahoots and felt there was a revenue neutral way to keep that program or a comparable service. Mayor Lundberg said we need to think as creatively as possible for revenue sources. She reminded them that LCOG could write a grant for the City as part of our membership for a short-term solution. We could let them know what we want money for and they could look for appropriate grants. She would like to put a moratorium on planning grants. We don’t need to start any more planning efforts that aren’t required. We need to look for efficiencies and also for minimums in reporting that is acceptable. A lot of our costs are going towards reporting so we should look at what is required so we are not spending more time than needed in that area. Mr. Grimaldi said they will try to find grants that address what we are actually doing. The Library is a great example of getting grants they can use. Mr. Grimaldi asked for additional revenue ideas. We need to find some reasonable revenue sources that will grow over time. If not, they will come back each year with staffing reductions. Mayor Lundberg suggested sending something out to employees asking for revenue ideas. Mr. Duey said it will take multiple ideas to get a sustainable budget. Councilor Moore said we have so much potential and Springfield is a great community. Mr. Duey said he would like to be in a position that when things are good, we can do good things and not just try to dig ourselves out of a deficit. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Minutes Recorder – Amy Sowa ______________________ Christine L. Lundberg Mayor Attest: ____________________ Amy Sowa City Recorder City of Springfield Work Session Meeting MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2018 The City of Springfield Council met in a work session in the Jesse Maine Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday February 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor Lundberg presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Lundberg and Councilors VanGordon, Wylie (6:18pm), Moore, Stoehr, Woodrow and Pishioneri. Also present were Acting City Manager Niel Laudati, City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff. 1. Enterprise Zone Authorization. Courtney Griesel, Community Development Manager, presented the staff report on this item. Franz Bakery has requested that both sponsors of the Springfield Community Enterprise Zone (City of Springfield and Lane County) approve two-years of extended enterprise zone benefits in addition to the program standard three years. In addition to the $20 million estimated capital investment, the facility is also planning to create, at minimum, 45 additional new full-time positions. Currently, the site employs 214 full-time employees, earning over two times the average wage in Lane County. These positions will remain, bringing the total employment onsite to 259 or more once the investment is complete. The anticipated capital investment would expand the plant footprint by 43,700 square feet, adding new food processing machinery for an additional breadline and to create capacity to manufacture in-house certain products which are currently outsourced. This equipment is in addition to existing machinery and equipment. The expansion project is part of a long-term growth strategy for the Glenwood site and company. The investment will increase the facility’s capacity and reflects the company’s decision to maintain a strong footprint as a Springfield employer. The EZ benefits will influence where Franz Bakery chooses to make future major investments and has been key to securing this potential expansion in jobs, manufacturing capabilities, and property values. Ms. Griesel reviewed the information in the packet about the impact of allowing the extension of the EZ. Once the bakery comes back on the tax rolls, it is estimated their property tax will increase by about $200,000. Councilor Pishioneri asked if they would be guaranteeing 45 additional staff. Ms. Griesel said they would not guarantee that many, but would guarantee the minimum required of 110% (about 21). Councilor Pishioneri said with that increase in employees, nearly $1M will be going into our community. He supports this extension and is happy with how they have come through on their past EZ. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 2 Councilor Moore confirmed they were only requesting the taxes on the addition be deferred for two years. Ms. Griesel said that was correct. She explained further the way the taxes are calculated. They will be paying permit fees, but have taken advantage of the system development charge (SDC) waiver from the urban renewal district. No other improvements are needed by the City in regards to streets and infrastructure. The City does have the ability to administer the program by taking payments over time in lieu of taxes. That compensation is currently written into the resolution. Councilor Moore said she is excited they are willing to expand, but would prefer to have those additional tax dollars sooner than later. Ms. Griesel said the tax deferral helped Springfield to be competitive in securing the expansion here rather than another community. Council was pleased Franz wanted to expand in Springfield as it would benefit our community. Mayor Lundberg said the five-year extension will benefit the community. She would like Franz to do whatever possible to encourage Springfield residents to apply and work for Franz. 2. Amend the Springfield Development Code to Make it Easier to Add an Accessory Dwelling Unit, Journal # 811-17-000057-TYP4. Sandy Belson, Comprehensive Planning Manager, presented the staff report on this item. The proposed code amendments were first developed based on Council direction, staff input, and public comments. The Planning Commission then held a public hearing on the proposed amendments and forwarded its Order and Recommendation. The City Council held a public hearing on December 4 to hear comments regarding the Planning Commission’s recommendation. The Council left the record open for written comments through December 18, 2017. The Council began review of these comments in work session on January 16, 2018. Council will continue to review these comments in work session. During regular session, the Council will conduct a third reading of the ordinance and deliberate toward a decision on the Ordinance. The City Council may adopt, amend or extend review of the recommended code amendments. Ms. Belson said the next topic to review and discuss was paving of driveway requirements. She reviewed the options before the Council which included the Planning Commission recommendation. Councilor Moore asked about permeable surfaces. Ms. Belson said there is a provision city-wide allowing permeable surfaces. Councilor Woodrow asked which option would be clearer for someone wanting to build an ADU now. Ms. Belson said Option 1, the Planning Commission recommendation. Councilor Woodrow said she would support Option 1. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 3 Councilor Pishioneri thought the rewording as recommended by the staff on the Planning Commission’s recommendation was clear. He would like to minimize the complexity. He asked if there would be a conflict once the Transportation System Plan came forward with amendments. Ms. Belson said there would not be a conflict. Parking can be an impediment to building an ADU, but these changes reduce that burden and are less costly. Councilor Pishioneri said he supports Option 1. Mayor Lundberg asked about gravel driveways where there were no sidewalks, and if this requirement would apply. Ms. Belson said if a gravel driveway goes onto a gravel street, there is no need to bring the driveway up to standards. If there is a gravel driveway that leads to a paved driveway, the property owner would need to bring the driveway up to compliance with city code. There could be some circumstances that would preclude that to address easements. Mayor Lundberg said she wants to make sure we are aware and cautious so this doesn’t cause a problem in certain areas. Councilor Stoehr said the additional staff language makes it more permissive so he is supportive. Council approved of Option 1. Ms. Belson said the next topic to review was entry location for a detached ADU. Staff would recommend deleting this requirement as it would be difficult to enforce. Council supported deleting this requirement. Ms. Belson said the next topic was design standards. Council could approve those design standards as recommended by the Planning Commission. The other options included allowing for conversion of permitted structures into ADUs under a Type I procedure and without having to comply with the design standards; or eliminating any of the clear and objective design standards that Council does not think are necessary and thereby make it easier for a property owner to convert an existing structure into an ADU or construct a new ADU. Councilor Stoehr said he is in favor of the Planning Commission recommendation. Councilor VanGordon said he was fine exempting existing buildings from the design standards. Councilor Moore asked about converting an attached garage. Ms. Belson said there are three categories: converting part of an existing structure into an ADU, converting an existing structure detached from the house into an ADU, and building a new structure detached from the house as an ADU. Councilor Moore said she is comfortable allowing existing buildings to be exempt from design standards. City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 4 Councilor Pishioneri said he would agree. He wants to make sure if an existing building is converted, it will continue to be required to meet building standards. Mr. Bowlsby said this language uses the term ‘grandfathered’, but the building codes would need to be met whether they were met in the existing building or not. The goal is to get to ‘yes’. Councilor Woodrow said she looked at the design standards separate from the building code. She supports grandfathering design standards on existing structures. Councilor Stoehr asked what the minimum pitch for a roof was in our building codes. Mr. Bowlsby said there is no minimum, but different materials are used for flat roofs. Councilor Stoehr said he supports grandfathering the design standards. Discussion was held regarding when the grandfather provision goes into effect. Ms. Belson and Mr. Boyatt said they would clarify the language. Mayor Lundberg said she would like to work towards providing clear information on the first visit so people don’t have to keep coming back to get more clarification. Ms. Belson said the next topic is ADUs in the Washburne Historic District. Council supported allowing ADUs in the Washburne Historic District. Ms. Belson said the next topic was regarding the maximum size of an ADU in the Washburne Historic District. Council supported making the maximum size 800 square feet as it was throughout the rest of the City. Ms. Belson said the next topic was the homeownership requirement. The Planning Commission recommended allowing ADUs without the home ownership requirement, and the Historic Commission recommended the home ownership requirement. The third option was to have the homeowner or relative of the property owner to live in the house when it is first built only. Councilor Moore said as Council liaison to the Historic Commission, she has heard how passionate those living in the district are about having a home ownership requirement. Councilor Woodrow asked about Option 2 regarding property ownership for businesses in the Washburne District. She is fine making a provision for the Washburne District to require something similar. Councilor Pishioneri said this will not pre-empt the design standards already in the Washburne District. He doesn’t agree with a requirement that the property owner lives in one of the units, and doesn’t consider a small house or rental as a business. The design standards would maintain the look of the neighborhood. The purpose is to increase housing in Springfield. Councilor VanGordon said he wants to make sure they take the concerns from the Washburne neighbors about maintaining the historic character of the neighborhood into account. He feels the City of Springfield Council Work Session Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 5 design standards do protect the look and feel of the neighborhood. He does not feel the home owner should be required to live on the property. The goal is to get people into housing. Councilor Wylie said she understands both sides, but agrees we need more housing. Council supported not requiring homeownership occupancy in the Washburne District. Mayor Lundberg asked to bring this back for another work session to finish discussion on the remaining topics. Mayor Lundberg said perhaps the Historic Commission can take up the question of how to address the homeownership concern and maintaining the neighborhood quality. They could bring options back to the Council. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Minutes Recorder – Amy Sowa ______________________ Christine L. Lundberg Mayor Attest: ____________________ Amy Sowa City Recorder City of Springfield Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2018 The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday February 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Lundberg presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Lundberg and Councilors VanGordon, Wylie, Moore, Stoehr, Woodrow and Pishioneri. Also present were Acting City Manager Niel Laudati, City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lundberg. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Claims 2. Minutes a. January 8, 2018 – Work Session 3. Resolutions 4. Ordinances a. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-02 – A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CITY PROJECT P31033; LAURA STREET IMPROVEMENTS - ODOT DISTRICT OFFICE. b. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 – A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CITY PROJECT P21118; 42ND AND JASPER ROUNDABOUT WHITETOPPING. c. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-04 – A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CITY PROJECT P21102; DOWNTOWN STREET LIGHTING – PHASE 2. d. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-05 – A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CITY PROJECT P21133; 2017 SANITARY SEWER REHAB – B. 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approval of the Liquor License Application for Planet Verde, Located at 156 S 20th Street, Unit A, Springfield, Oregon. b. Approval of the Liquor License Application for Bartolotti’s, Located at 330 Main Street, Suite B, Springfield, Oregon. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR VANGORDON WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 2 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Enterprise Zone Authorization. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-06 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH LANE COUNTY AND THE UNITED STATED BAKERY D/B/A FRANZ FAMILY BAKERIES TO APPROVE A THREE-YEAR ENTERPRISE ZONE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND TO EXTEND THE ENTERPRISE ZONE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS FOR A TOTAL OF FIVE YEARS FOR AN INVESTMENT AT ITS MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN SPRINGFIELD OREGON. Courtney Griesel, Community Development Manager, presented the staff report on this item. As co-sponsor of the Springfield Community Enterprise Zone with Lane County, consider approving the resolution to extend property tax abatement to United States Bakery d/b/a Franz Family Bakers (Franz Bakery) under the State Enterprise Zone Program, with a request for an additional two (2) year exemption over the state statutory three (3) year-program, totaling five years. Franz Bakery is proposing a $20 million plant expansion, including $10 million in additional building expansion and $10 million in equipment purchase and installation at the existing Springfield, Oregon site. No equipment will be removed or decommissioned as part of this expansion. Franz Bakery has requested that both sponsors of the Springfield Community Enterprise Zone (City of Springfield and Lane County) approve two-years of extended enterprise zone benefits in addition to the program standard three years. In addition to the $20 million estimated capital investment, the facility is also planning to create, at minimum, 45 additional new full-time positions. Currently, the site employs 214 full-time employees, earning over two times the average wage in Lane County. These positions will remain, bringing the total employment onsite to 259 or more once the investment is complete. The anticipated capital investment would expand the plant footprint by 43,700 square feet, adding new food processing machinery for an additional breadline and to create capacity to manufacture in-house certain products which are currently outsourced. This equipment is in addition to existing machinery and equipment. The expansion project is part of a long-term growth strategy for the Glenwood site and company. The investment will increase the facility’s capacity and reflects the company’s decision to maintain a strong footprint as a Springfield employer. The EZ benefits will influence where Franz Bakery chooses to make future major investments and has been key to securing this potential expansion in jobs, manufacturing capabilities, and property values. 1. Ron Ostrom, 2000 Nugget Way, Eugene, OR. Mr. Ostrom is the plant manager from US Bakery. He commended the City of Springfield for being a great partner over the years since Franz built their current facility. Franz Bakery has done business locally for over 100 years, and employs 214 employees at the Glenwood bakery. They are very proud of their employees and the products made locally that are sold across the country. They are looking to stay relevant in a highly competitive business by making a $20M investment in Springfield, and adding a minimum of 45 full time positions to start. They are requesting the City and County agree to a two year extension of the EZ agreement in conjunction with their expansion. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 3 Councilor Stoehr recused himself from this discussion since he represents some of the workers at Franz Bakery. Mayor Lundberg opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Lundberg closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR VANGORDON WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-06. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSTENTION – STOEHR). BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Curtis Stutzman, Springfield, OR Mr. Stutzman said he owned real estate in Springfield and has had some issues with code enforcement. He would like someone from the City to check into this for him. Trina Dotson was also here to speak on the same issues. Mayor Lundberg offered to have staff speak to them about their concerns. Community Development Manager Tom Boyatt met with Mr. Stutzman and Ms. Dotson. 2. Larry Abel, Eugene, OR. Mr. Abel said he serves on the Board of Directors of Community Lending Works, an affiliate of NEDCO, and has served since its inception in 2011. He provided his background in financing and how he started with Community Lending Works. He provided information on the number of loans they have provided through this organization to help people and businesses in our community, many in Springfield. He commended Lynn Meyer, Director of Lending, for doing an amazing job. 3. Emily Reiman, Executive Director of NEDCO and Community Lending Works, Springfield, OR. Ms. Reiman said Community Lending Works loans funds to low income residents and business owners. She described some of the loans they provide. Since 2011, they have provided 139 loans to low income Springfield residents, totaling $350,000. They have also made 64 business loans to Springfield-based businesses totaling over $1M. With the new product they offer, they have done 12 downpayment assistance loans for low income first-time homebuyers in the City of Springfield. They have also funded a number of businesses who will be moving into the downtown core. Community Lending Works has grown rapidly since 2011, and is on track to continue to grow. Mayor Lundberg thanked Mr. Abel and Ms. Reiman. It is important that it is from the community that we start and grow our businesses, and get people into homeownership. She thanked them for their work and for staying in downtown Springfield. Councilor Pishioneri thanked Mr. Abel and Ms. Reiman for the updates. Ms. Reiman said she would email the information to the Council. 4. Carrol Crawford, Eugene, OR Ms. Crawford owns a business in Springfield called TinySpace4u, where she designs and builds small affordable homes. She is not able to move forward until the code amendments are passed, but she appreciates the Council’s time in trying to explore the many City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 4 options. She is pleased to hear the minimum size was removed, but there are still issues. The main focus is to keep housing affordable. She asked if the pavement for a driveway could just be for the tracks of the car, and also if a minimal foundation could be an option. She would like to remove the word ‘relative’ in terms of who can rent the ADU. Her mission is to be in Springfield, the place in the state of Oregon that is far above others. 5. Dennis Covert, Springfield, OR Mr. Covert thanked the Council for their work and how they are problem solving. He works on ADU projects currently underway in Springfield. He heard the Mayor say it is important for business to prosper and he considers ADU as a business. He is currently developing a tiny duplex on some property he owns. He would like to see SDCs (system development charges) waived on those types of projects as well to help increase affordable housing. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS BIDS ORDINANCES 1. Amend the Springfield Development Code to Make it Easier to Add an Accessory Dwelling Unit, Journal # 811-17-000057-TYP4. ORDINANCE NO. 1 – AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT EASIER TO ADD AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT BY AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTIONS 3.2-210, 3.2-215, 3.3-235, 3.3-915, AND 3.3-940 TO ALLOW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN THE MDR AND HDR ZONING DISTRICTS AS WELL AS THE HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT; AMENDING PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN SECTION 5.5-105 THROUGH 5.5-145; AMENDING DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 6.1-110; ADOPTING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR VANGORDON WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI TO EXTEND REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDED CODE AMENDMENTS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Councilor Wylie asked if Ms. Belson could look into the comments and suggestions brought forward by Ms. Crawford. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Mayor Lundberg said she visited the tiny house Ms. Crawford built. She provided documentation from that visit to the rest of the Council. Mayor Lundberg suggested each Councilor look at their ward to think about what they might want to get accomplished during the coming year. She would love to hear their ideas. Mayor Lundberg noted that Fire Chief Zaludek was on the front of a flyer for Harvard Kennedy School, which he attended for leadership training. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 5 2. Councilor Stoehr said he attended the Planning Commission regarding the Transportation System Plan and there were over 200 attendees, and several with very strong opinions about the plan. There will be another hearing on February 6. 3. Councilor Moore said she attended the University of Oregon Law Store talk by Claude Steel regarding diversity in our communities. The word he came up with was trust; how do we develop trust and comfort with one another. She appreciates what the City’s Diversity Committee is doing to build trust. Councilor Moore said she and Mayor Lundberg attended the Thurston Hills Natural Area trail opening which was great. 4. Councilor Wylie said she was sick during the whole month of January and missed all of the Council meetings. She missed being here and active. 5. Councilor Moore said she also toured the tiny home of Ms. Crawford. 6. Mayor Lundberg said they need to continue with the Thurston trail, and add mountain biking to that area. She noted the group Disciples in Dirt who are looking for another urban trail system outside of Portland and would be willing to help. She would like to be supportive of bringing that recognition to our community. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY Ms. Smith noted that Assistant City Attorney Kristina Kraaz had her baby boy last Monday, and she and the baby are doing well. Ms. Smith also noted that Joe Leahy has started his third term being a professor at the University of Oregon Law School in government law, so there may be times when students from his class attend the Council meeting. A group was present this evening. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned 7:35 p.m. Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa ______________________ Christine L. Lundberg Mayor Attest: ____________________ City Recorder