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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1995 Regular . City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1995 The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, October 2,1995, at 7:10 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist, Maine and Shaver. Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, 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. INVOCATION SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT . 1. Mayor Morrisette proclaimed October, 1995, as Disability Employment Awareness Month. 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 o AGAINST. 1. Claims 2. Minutes a. September 11, 1995 - Joint Meeting b. September 11, 1995 - Work Session c. September 18, 1995 - Work Session d. September 18, 1995 - Regular Meeting 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 95-69 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-923: SANDY POINT SUBDIVISION. . 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters . . . . . Council Agenda October 2, 1995 Page 2 a. Endorsement of OLCC Liquor License for Teddy Bear Pizza & Subs, Located at 3181 Gateway Blvd. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Request for Metro Plan Diagram Change From Low Density Residential to Community Commercial (Eakins) Jo. No. 95-05-97. ORDINANCE NO.1 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE METRO PLAN FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL FOR A PORTION OF TAX LOT 5804 AND ALL OF TAX LOT 5803. MAP NUMBER 17-03-27-43. (1st Reading) Ordinance No. 1 received a first reading by title only. City Planner Lydia Neill presented the staff report on this issue. The applicant is requesting a Metro Plan Diagram change from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Community Commercial (CC) to develop a mini-storage on the site. In order to make this change, Council approval of the Metro Plan Amendment is needed. The Metro Plan Diagram amendment is for a portion of Tax Lot 5804 and Tax Lot 5803 to develop this site for commercial use. A zone change request has been submitted and approved by the Planning Commission to allow commercial development on this site. The 'area proposed to be changed is bordered by commercial development on the north and west. Residential development surrounds the area to the east, south and southwest. The applicant has submitted a Type II Site Plan application to construct a mini-storage. The applicant intends to buffer the residential properties to the south by creating a berm with landscaping. Staffis withholding approval of the Site Plan application pending the City Council's decision on the Metro Plan Diagram amendment. The Metro Plan indicates that this area could be designated for Low Density Residential Development or Community Commercial because the site is located on the border of these designations. The Community Commercial designation for this area is located to the north which is the location of the Centennial Shopping Center. A public hearing on the requested zone change was held on September 6, 1995 and the Planning Commission unanimously approved this request. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this Metro Plan Diagram amendment request based on the information presented at the public hearing. . Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. Council Agenda October 2, 1995 Page 3 . 1. Rick Satre, no address provided, spoke in support of this issue and provided Council with background on this issue. He explained that wetlands have been addressed with this requested zone change. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. Lydia Neill explained that approximately 8-12 telephone calls were received in opposition of the request and 1 was in support of the project and spoke with the Mayor. Ordinance No.1 will receive a second reading on October 16, 1995. 2. Proposed Metropolitan Plan Diagram Amendment From Low Density Residential to Light- Medium Industrial (Mc Nutt) Jo. No. 95-08-157. ORDINANCE NO.2 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE METROPOLITAN AREA GENERAL PLAN DIAGRAM TO REDESIGNATE TAX LOT 400, ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-02-28, GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH 52ND STREET AND HIGH BANKS ROAD. FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT-MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL. (lst Reading) Ordinance No.2 received a first reading by title only. . Councilor Burge declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting. Planning Manager Greg Mott presented the staff report on this issue. Mr. Mott entered into the public record affidavits of service for both the Planing Commission and City Council and legal notices for both public hearings. He explained that he is doing this because he received a telephone call that a citizen did not receive a notice of this public hearing until Saturday and did not receive a notice regarding the Planning Commission public hearing. He explained that the City of Springfield is required to provide notice to residents within a specific radius of the proposed site changes. The proposed amendment would allow this 8 acre parcel to be developed with light-medium industrial uses. In order to make this amendment, Council approval is needed. This request was initiated by the property owner based on the following circumstances: 1) an amendment to the urban growth boundary due north of the property that resulted in the development of the Blue Water Boats manufacturing plant; 2) the widening and improvement of High Banks Road, including storm and sanitary sewer; 3) direct access to I~ 105; and 4) a years long absence in any interest by anyone to develop the property with single family homes. . The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this application on September 20, 1995 and considered the facts of this request as they related to the criteria for Metro Plan diagram amendment and zone change. Based on the evidence presented at this hearing, the Planning Commission adopted a recommendation supporting the Metro Plan Diagram amendment and approved the concurrent zone change. Mr. Mott answered questions from Council. Council Agenda October 2, 1995 Page 4 . Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. 1. T. K. Sullivan, 5271 High Banks, stated that she did not receive a notice regarding this public hearing. She requested information regarding the process to be notified of these public hearings. 2. Vern Gleaves, 975 Oak Street, Eugene, representing Stan McNutt, property owner and agreed with the staff report and Planning Commission recommendation. 3. Rawlin Westover, 4034 Main Street, broker for Westover Realty, Springfield,. representing the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day of Saints, discussed the notice of the public hearing and explained that he was unable to identify that the Church had been notified of the public hearing. He did receive a notice dated September 28, 1995, from the Boise, Idaho, office. He explained that he has not had adequate notice regarding the public hearing. He explained that he was at a disadvantage to address this issue due to lack of notice. Mr. Westover answered questions from Council regarding the siting of the building, review criteria, and preliminary site review responses from the City of Springfield. . 4. Scott Engstrom, 7167 C Street, representing the Church of Latter Day Saints, spoke in opposition to the requested amendment and stated that they had concerns regarding the .Iack of specifics due to not being notified of the public hearing. City Attorney Joe Leahy stated that Council may want to leave the public hearing open in order to receive additional testimony. Mr. Mott stated that if the public hearing was continued until October 16, it would allow additional testimony. Joe Leahy supported continuing the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TESTIMONY. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE . 1. Bill Eikenberry, 2380 North A Street, #3, spoke regarding the image of the Human Rights Commission (HRC). He stated that near September 1, Council questioned why the HRC had a bad image in Springfield. He was here tonight to tell the Council one of the reasons. He refereed to an article published in the September 23 Springfield News cinema file. He stated that Tonya Johnson gave a positive review to the movie To Wong Fu. He stated that Ms. Johnson also gave her opinion on why this movie was made, and then said thank you for everything, Julie Newmar. He stated that until the Commission could recruit people who are in the position to influence public opinion, to stop making statements like this, the citizens of Springfield would not trust the HRC to be impartial about anything. Council Agenda October 2, 1995 Page 5 . 2. John McCulley, 1290 I Street, spoke regarding traffic safety and the need for raised sidewalks on I Street between Mohawk Blvd. and 12th Streets. Mr. McCulley provided Council with a petition requesting improved safety on I Street. 3. Kim VanMorris, 1342 I Street, supported comments made by Mr. McCulley regarding the need for improved traffic safety on I Street. Mayor Morrisette discussed speed bumps and the problems posed to public safety vehicles. Councilor Maine discussed the benefits of sidewalks. 4. Florence McCulley, 1290 I Street, spoke in support of improved traffic safety. Councilor Burge agreed with comments made by Councilor Maine and felt this issue needed to be addressed. He suggested that staff review the area and discussed possible sidewalks and/or traffic crossings. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO REQUEST THAT PUBLIC WORKS EXTEND A NO PARKING STRIPE ON THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF MOHAWK AND I STREET WEST TO ELIMINATE PARKING SPACE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mike Kelly would follow-up with staff on this issue. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE TO ACCEPT THE PETITION SUBMITTED BY RESIDENTS OF I STREET FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Larry Schanz, 4455 Ivy Street, Regarding the Participation by the Library in Banned Book Week. Library Director Bob Russell answered questions from Council regarding whether Council has ever adopted the Library Bill of Rights as part of its operating policies. He would report back to Council on this issue. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Correspondence from Barbara Christensen, 2323 Olive Street, Eugene, Regarding Project Safe Run. . Public Works Director Dan Brown answered questions from Council and provided a recommendation to develop regulations for review of proposed uses of the site by the public. Council Agenda October 2, 1995 Page 6 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE AND TO SUPPORT RECOMMENDA TIONS MADE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR USE OF THE PROPERTY TO DETERMINE THE FINAL DATE OF USE OF THE PROPERTY BY PROJECT SAFE RUN. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 1 AGAINST (BEYER). Staff would address further property issues regarding proposed uses of the site at a future date. 3. Correspondence from Todd Cooley, President, Lane County Lodging Association, Regarding Expenditure of Springfield Room Tax Funds. 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. ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments . a. Southern Willamette Private Industry Council (SWPIC) Appointment IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO APPOINT BEVERLY ALLEN TO SERVE AS A SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SWPIC FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1997, COMPLETING THE TERM OF DENNIS HARRISON. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Business from Council Staff did not discuss the Basic Services item during the work session meeting this evening. Council considered addressing this issue during special sessions on November 1, 8, 15 and 29. Mike Kelly explained that staff needed a response prior to preparation of the FY 96-97 budget. Councilor Shaver wanted to work this item into a work session meeting. After discussion, Council would contact staff regarding dates available. As October approaches, Mike Kelly and Gino Grimaldi would discuss and brief Council one-on-one on the project. Mayor Morrisette noted that the League of Cities was holding a conference in the near future and supported Council attendance at any of the sessions. a. Committee Reports b. Other Business . BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER " '-" } Council Agenda October 2, 1995 Page 7 . 1. Metropolitan Sports Commission SportsPlan Endorsement. RESOLUTION NO 95-70 - A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE JULY, 1995 SPORTS PLAN Management Analyst Howard Wade presented the staff report on this issue. He provided Council with a new handout of the agenda item summary packet. SportsPlan is a strategic plan directed at improving the state of amateur athletics in the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. It has been formulated by the Metropolitan Sports Commission, an intergovernmental group of agencies that provide sports facilities and services for youth and adults. While the recommendations in the plan have no legal affect, they are intended to guide decisions in the future. Four goals are recommended, along with a series of strategies and specific actions. Council is being asked to endorse the plan through a Resolution. Two years ago the Council directed the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Eugene and Lane County creating the Metropolitan Sports Commission with the mission "To create a positive climate for the development of athletes of all ages and abilities to their fullest potential. To create and market athletic facilities that will attract local, state, regional, national, and international events to the Lane County area." Mayor Morrisette has served as the Chairman of the Commission and the City of Springfield has provided administrative and secretarial staff assistance. . Local athletes and community leaders participated in a series of workshops defining both the negatives and positives of what our area has and what we lack. The Commission combined that information with the current state of organized sports, matching that to available facilities and applying population growth projections to get an idea of where we need to be ten years from now. With the July publication of the SportsPlan the area now has a comprehensive plan aimed at assuring a future with enough fields and courts for everybody who wants to participate. Taken as a whole, the goals, strategies, and actions serve as a policy statement for metropolitan governments in guiding decisions related to improving the state of amateur athletics in the region. Adoption of the resolution involves no commitment of funds and there is no financial impact. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 95-70. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Other Business City Manager Mike Kelly noted that a meeting was scheduled on Wednesday October 4, 1995, 7:00 p.m., at Harris Hall to discuss the convention study and site selection. Council discussed the study. Councilor Beyer and Burge would attend the meeting. Mayor Morrisette would submit written comments. Staff members would also attend. . BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY . . . ... (v 1- . Council Agenda October 2, 1995 Page 8 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9: 10 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson Attest: E~- I een tem City Recorder