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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/1995 Regular . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18,1995 The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, September 18,1995, at 7:14 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist, Maine and Shaver. Also present were, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Aide Julie Wilson and members of the staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morrisette. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. Mayor Morrisette proclaimed September 20, 1995, as ''Neighbors Make the Difference" Day. Mayor Morrisette thanked volunteers who recently participated in the city clean-up program. CONSENT CALENDAR . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims a. August, 1995 Disbursements for Approval. 2. Minutes a. September 5, 1995 - Regular Meeting. 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 95-66- A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WELLS FARGO BANK AS TRUSTEE OF THE CITY'S MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN. 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approval of Proposed Changes to the Human Rights Commission Bylaws. . b. Endorsement ofOLCC Liquor License for Fonzie's Restaurant, Located at 4027 Main St. Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 18, 1995 Page 2 . c. Bid Award for Project 1-941: Street Widening Improvements for South 69th Place Cascade Drive to Forsythia Street. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Liens for Public Improvements for South 52nd Place, Main St. to 100 Feet South of Cynthia Court, Project #1-792. ORDINANCE NO. 5798 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIENS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PAVING. CURBS AND GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS. STORM DRAINAGE AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE SOUTH 52ND PLACE. FROM MAIN STREET TO 100 FEET SOUTH OF CYNTHIA COURT. AND VICINITY. PROJECT 1-792 IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. LANE COUNTY. OREGON. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . Finance Manager Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. The City has completed a local improvement project including installation of paving, curbs and cutters, sidewalks, storm drainage and sanitary sewer improvements to serve South 52nd Place, from Main Street to 100 feet South of Cynthia Court, and vicinity, project # 1-792. The Council is requested to adopt the ordinance assessing the properties for this project in the amount of $78,778. The ordinance contains an emergency clause which makes it effective immediately upon adoption. The emergency clause is being used because staff would like to enter the liens on the City docket as soon as possible. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. 1. Pollard Thompson, 420 S. 42nd Place, felt the assessment was excessive and noted that someone on fixed income would have difficulty paying this amount and recommended that adjustments be made for those needing help. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. Mr. Duey answered questions from Council regarding the assessments and Bancroft payments. He specifically addressed Mr. Thompson's property and assessments. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5798. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Robert Johnson, 205 South 54th Street, Space 115, spoke regarding the Lane County Transient Room Tax fund. He felt that if citizens were being taxed, appropriate advertising and action should occur. . 2. Dan Plaza, Willamalane Park and Recreation "District, explained that the Willamalane Board would like to meet with City staff regarding the D Street sewer project. Mr. Plaza provided Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 18, 1995 Page 3 . Council with a letter from the Board. Mayor Morrisette responded that a meeting to discuss this issue was scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Plaza answered questions from Council regarding the project. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Willamalane Board of Directors Requesting a Joint Meeting with the City Council to Discuss the Georgia Pacific Haul Road. After Council discussion, it was agreed that this item would be scheduled for the September 25, 1995 work session meeting. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Correspondence from Steve De Palma, P.O. Box 255, Eugene, Regarding the September 5, 1995 City Council Meeting and the North A Street Improvement Project. . a. Steve DePalma, PO Box 455, Eugene, spoke regarding his project. He explained that he would place a cash bond for the cost of his share of the improvements in an interest bearing escrow account so the project could move forward. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BIDS 1. Award of Bid for Police Motorcycles. Captain Richard Golden presented the staff report on this issue. In the 1995/96 budget process, the Police Department was authorized to purchase replacement motorcycles and related equipment. Sufficient funds are included in this year's Police Department budget for these replacements. These purchases are scheduled replacements of existing police motorcycles. Necessary funds were set aside in this year's budget to purchase them. In accordance with City policy, formal vehicle specifications were advertised. The City received two bids. One bid was from Portland Motorcycle Co. in the amount of$16,600. The other bid was from Eastside Harley Davidson, Inc. in the amount of $25,564. . The motorcycles listed in the Portland Motorcycle Co. bid met City needs, and the Department has sufficient funds in its 95/96 budget to purchase them. Captain Richard Golden answered questions from Council. Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 18, 1995 Page 4 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT A BID FROM PORTLAND MOTORCYCLE CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,600.00 TO PURCHASE TWO POLICE MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL I. Committee Appointments a. Councilor Burge was appointed to serve on the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority to replace Councilor Walters. Councilor Beyer would serve on the Legislative Committee, to replace Councilor Burge. 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports 1. Mayor Morrisette attended an LCDC periodic review meeting. The LCDC recommended acceptance of the periodic review as recommended by L-COG. . 2. Mayor Morrisette attended the Human Rights Commission meeting on Thursday September 14, 1995. He attended the meeting to show Council support of the Commission. Council should provide the Commission with any additional suggestions prior to their next meeting in October. 3. Mayor Morrisette discussed the capital bond measure. He explained that he was attending community meetings to discuss and support the bond measure. He also discussed the Springfield Bond Yes Committee. 4. Mayor Morrisette explained that donations have been received in support of CDC fundraising and suggested that Council participate in a meeting to be held on September 22, 1995, at 5:30 p.m., to show their support. 5. Councilor Burge attended an MPC meeting. Items discussed included ODOT's implementation of certain street and traffic improvements which were state funded. The MPC and others supported the Pioneer Parkway construction project, which was included in ODOT's budget with construction scheduled for 1995. He explained that during August, the Pioneer Parkway project was dropped from the list. Mayor Morrisette responded in writing and received no response. Councilor Burge attended the meeting and raised the issue regarding the project being dropped. He found this unacceptable. The item needed go back to Salem to be rectified. b. Other Business . 1. Councilor Burge stated that if Council had ideas and issues to be scheduled for Council work session meetings, they should let staffknow. .... . ;.' t' , '. . . . Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 18, 1995 Page 5 2. Councilor Shaver discussed the Springwood project and questioned if this item was rescheduled for discussion. He explained that he wanted to make a decision on this issue. Staff would brief Council on the status of this issue on Monday, September 25. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER I. Budget Transfer and Supplemental Budget Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 95-67 - A RESOLUTION REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND: ,THE STREET FUND: THE SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND: THE SEWER OPERATIONS FUND: THE METRO WASTEWATER FUND: THE SDC PROJECTS FUND: THE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS FUND: AND THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND. ADJUSTING BEGINNING CASH BALANCES AND RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING LOANS AND GRANTS IN THE GENERAL FUND: THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND: THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND AND THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND. AND TRANSFERRING AND RE- APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND: THE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUND: THE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS FUND AND THE SDC PROJECTS FUND. RESOLUTION NO. 95-68 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 CITY BUDGET. Finance Manager Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. Several times throughout the fiscal year the Council is requested to make adjustments to the budget to reflect needed changes in planned activities, to recognize new revenues such as grants or to make other required adjustments. The City Council is asked to approve the regular budget transfer resolution and the supplemental budget resolution. The overall financial impact of the regular budget transfer resolution is to reduce the budget by $309,301 due to adjustments in prior year encumbrances; recognize $1,617,778 in grants, loans and cash carry-overs; and to transfer and reappropriate $193,997. The overall financial impact of the supplemental budget is to increase total appropriations by $499,849. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 95-67 AND 95-68. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY oI! . )0 .. .. I ,~ . . . Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 18, 1995 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8: lOp .m. Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson Attest: ~t~~ { Eileen Stein City Recorder Mayor Bill Morrisette Mayor