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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/1995 Regular . . . " . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 16,1995 The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, October 16, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Dahlquist, Maine and Shaver. Councilor Burge was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Communication Manager Mike Moskovitz, Administrative Aide Julie Wilson and members of the staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morrisette. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Jody Hardenbrook, Thurston Christian Church. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Judy Harold, Springfield Library, for 15 years of service to the City of Springfield. 2. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Rosemary Schamber, Springfield Library, for 10 years of service to the City of Springfield. 3. Mayor Morrisette recognized Zane Wilson and the boy scouts in the audience. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM 5C REMOVED. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims a. Approval of September, 1995 Disbursements for Approval. 2. Minutes a. September 25, 1995 - Work Session b. October 2, 1995 - Work Session . . . '. .. Regular Council Meeting October 16, 1995 Page 2 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 95-71 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMIT PROJECT 3-924: LISA MARIE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION 2ND ADDITION. 4. Ordinances a. ORDINANCE NO. 5799 - 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 (SECOND READING). 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approval of the September, 1995 Quarterly Financial Statements. b. Adoption of Funding Recommendations for the 1995 HOME Program. d. Authorize the City Manager to Purchase an Easement from Southern Pacific Railroad for the Installation of the South Springfield Interceptor at the Offered Price of $60,420. e. Endorsement ofOLCC Liquor License for Food Value, Located at 555 West Centennial Blvd. f. Endorsement ofOLCC Liquor License for M & M Fast Stop, Located at 4605 Main Street. g. Award Bid to Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc., in the Amount of $253,262 for the Construction and Delivery of Two (2) New 1996 Type One Modular Ambulances. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR c. Adoption of Springfield Home Ownership Program (SHOP) Policy Amendments. RESOLUTION NO. 95-72 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROPOSED POLICY AND AMENDMENTS TO THE SHOP. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE SPRINGFIELD HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM (SHOP) WITH THE CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FROM SIX MONTHS TO ONE YEAR, DEPENDING UPON LEGAL INTERPRETATION FROM COUNSEL. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Proposed Metropolitan Plan Diagram Amendment (Jo. No. 95-08-157), Stan McNutt, Applicant, Continued Public Hearing. Regular CouncilMeeting October 16, 1995 Page 3 . ORDINANCE NO. 5800 - 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. STAN MCNUTT, APPLICANT (JO. NO. 95-08-157) (2ND READING). Planning Manager Greg Mott presented the staff report on this issue. 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 1-105; 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. 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. . The City Council conducted a public hearing on this application on October 2, 1995. Several individuals who testified said that they did not receive notice of the Planning Commission hearing and did not get notice of the Council hearing until September 30, 1995. On the request of these individuals and the recommendation of the City Attorney, the Council continued the public hearing until October 16, 1995. Mayor Morrisette continued the public hearing from October 16, 1995. 1. Vernon Gleaves, 975 Oak Street, spoke in support of the request as submitted by Mr.Gleaves. Mr. Gleaves provided a letter regarding the application for amendment of the Eugene Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Diagram. The letter stated that company shareholders unanimously supported Council reconsideration of the current residential designations with an eye toward returning the property to predominantly medium and light-medium industrial designations. 2. Rawlin Westover, representing the Latter Day Saints Church, 4034 Main Street, spoke regarding the Application for Plan Amendment and Zone Change. He proposed language regarding the amendment which read as follows, "it is understood and agreed that given the. uncertainty of the possible use of the subject property, if the zoning of this property is changed to Light Medium Industrial, that the future user ofthe property will provide screening of the property in the form of trees and or solid fencing sufficient to block any unsightly views or activities being carried on by the subject property. The screening shall be provided uniformly along the entire east boundary of the subject property." . Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. Regular Council Meeting. October 16, 1995 Page 4 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5800. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Request for Renaming of Two City Streets, City of Springfield, Applicant (Jo. No. 95-08- 155). ORDINANCE NO. 5801 - AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THAT PORTION OF 72ND STREET TO 71ST STREET. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF THURSTON ROAD AND RUNNING SOUTH FOR APPROXIMA TEL Y 375 FEET. THE PROPERTIES INCLUDED CONSIST OF BLOCK 1. LOTS 1-4 AND BLOCK 2. LOTS 1-4 OF RIDGE VIEW ESTATES. AS PLATED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 69. PAGE 4. LANE COUNTY PLAT RECORDS. LANE COUNTY OREGON. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 5802 - AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THAT PORTION OF NORTH GAME FARM ROAD (COUNTY ROAD 209) TO GA TEW A Y STREET. BEGINNING AT THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BELTLINE ROAD. NORTHERLY 2.200 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF INTERSTATE 5, WITHIN SPRINGFIELD'S CITY LIMITS. ALL IN SECTIONS 15 AND 22. TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH. RANGE 3 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . City Planner Gary Karp presented the staff report on this issue. The City Council must approve or deny a request to rename those portions of 72nd Street to 71 st Street and North Game Farm Road to Gateway Street. 72nd to 71st Street. The property to the east of Ridge View Estates was partitioned in 1989. A condition of approval of that application was the dedication of right-of-way to connect to the portion of 72nd Street from Thurston Road to a point south where 72nd Street enters Main Street. The construction of 72nd Street and subsequent street renaming was to occur upon full development (subdivision) of the property. However, a portion of this property has been further partitioned and four parcels have been created along the frontage of Thurston Road. In order to address these parcels correctly, the name changing must occur at this time. Therefore, that portion of 72nd Street which connects to Thurston Road through Ridgeview Estates Subdivision is proposed to be changed to 71 st Street. The eight properties having frontage on 72nd Street will keep their existing house numbers, but the street name will be changed from 72nd Street to .71 st Street. North Game Farm Road to Gateway Street. The proposed name change corrects an oversight. The name change should have occurred when Lane County gave Springfield jurisdiction of this portion of North Game Farm Road in 1988. The properties along this portion of North Game Farm Road have been given Gateway Street addresses already. According to the City's records, no actual addresses will be required to be changed as part of this application. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. . Regular Council Meeting October 16, 1995 Page 5 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NOS. 5801 AND 5802. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Initiate Annexation of Territory to the City (Lin Yeh-Der). RESOLUTION NO. 95-73 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE TO JANUARY 2. 1999. City Planner Lydia Neill presented the staff report on this issue. The property owner has requested annexation in order to develop a portion of a parcel located north of Kellogg Road (Map Number 17-03-34-22, Tax Lot 901,902 and 1,000) to subdivide this property into 13 residential lots to construct single family homes. A consent to annex form was signed by the owner (Lin-Yeh-Der). Annexation of this property is necessary to extend sanitary sewer and water service to allow development of the property. City services are available adjacent to the property on Kellogg Street. . The City Council is authorized by ORS 199.490(2)(B) to initiate annexation upon receiving consent in writing from a majority of the electors registered in the territory proposed to be annexed. Written consent from owners of more than half the land in the territory proposed to be annexed has been obtained .and the property is contiguous to the city limits. The property is proposed to be improved with single family homes as part of a 13 lot subdivision (Oakfield Estates). The fully improved value of the property will not be on the Lane County Assessment and tax role for a number of years. Delaying the effective date until January 2, 1999 assures the City of capturing the full improvement value in the tax base. The property is located within Rainbow Water District and will have fire protection provided by Rainbow through a contractual arrangement with the City of Springfield. The property will be withdrawn from Rainbow Water District in 1999. The applicant has signed a contract with the City for Police and Library services during the interim time period until annexation becomes effective. . Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 95-73. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. Initiate Annexation of Territory to the City (School Di~trict 19). City Planner Lydia Neill presented the staff report on this issue. School District 19 had requested that the City conduct a public hearing on the proposed annexation of property to ensure that this issue could be brought before the Boundary Commission on December 7, 1995. Since the scheduling of this public hearing the District has purchased the property which enables them to proceed directly to the Boundary Commission. . The City Council is authorized by ORS 199.490(2)(b) to initiate annexation upon receiving consent in writing from a majority of the electors registered in the territory proposed to be Regular Council Meeting October 16, 1995 Page 6 . annexed. Written consent from owners of more than half the land in the territory proposed to be annexed has been obtained and the property is contiguous to City limits. No delayed effective date annexation is being sought for this property. The property is proposed to be improved with an elementary school. School development will not add any additional value to the City's tax base. Currently the property is zoned for Medium Density Residential use which could have a positive impact on the City's tax base if developed fully. School District 19 will be filing an application with the Boundary Commission to consider this annexation request at the December 7, 1995 public hearing. The District has chosen the public hearing process rather than the expedited annexation process due to time constraints. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO CANCEL THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS MATTER. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. Public Hearing for Project 1-889, Paving, Curbs and Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drainage, Street Trees, Sanitary Sewers and Street Light Improvements for A Street From 40th to 41 st Streets, and Vicinity. . ORDINANCE NO. 5803 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER FOR THE INST ALLA TION OF PAVING. CURBS AND GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS. STORM DRAINAGE. STREET TREES. SANITARY SEWERS AND STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS FOR A STREET FROM 40TH TO 41ST STREETS, AND VICINITY. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. City Engineer AI Peroutka presented the staff report on this issue. A public hearing must be held prior to adoption of the Engineer's Report and selection of a contractor for the subject project. The project was initiated and adopted by Council on February 21, 1995, in response to a petition for the improvements signed by 46 percent of the property owners. Before the project is awarded to a contractor, Council requires Mr. DePalma to supply additional financia:l security to conform to the City's financing policy. Project scheduling, costs and financing were discussed with seven people in attendance at a neighborhood meeting held on October 5, 1995. Mr. DePalma stated that he thinks project costs could be reduced by about one-third if the owners could take care of the project costs and financing themselves. The owners did not express favor or rejection of the project but took notes of the information presented by staff. Later, after the meeting, one citizen requested and received information about the City's remonstrance process. Funding for this project is included in this year's budget. If the project is approved by Council, bid award is scheduled for November 20, 1995. Construction will occur in the late spring or early summer of next year. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. . Regular Council Meeting October 16, 1995 Page 7 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5803. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Shelly Reecher, Director, Project Safe Run Foundation, 2226 Fairmount Boulevard, Eugene, spoke in support of Project Safe Run. 2. Les Steffenson, 520 Aspen, spoke in opposition to Project Safe Run and discussed the noise associated with the training being conducted at the current location. 3. Michael Regers, 604 Kelly, spoke in opposition to Project Safe Run. He discussed problems with dogs being kept under control. 4. Ruth Millard, 1388 North Walnut Road, spoke in opposition to Project Safe Run and other users of the park. She discussed noise level, safety and vandalism associated with other users of the park. 5. Karen Steffenson, 520 Aspen, spoke in support of Project Safe Run but in opposition to its current location for training. 6. Kevin Thomas, 815 Cherry, Eugene, spoke in support of Project Safe Run. . 7. The following citizens completed request to speak cards but did not speak due to time constraints: Dave Allen. 512 Aspen Street, Andrea Higgins Evenson, 1918 Hillyard, Ken Schilling, 3545 SE 3rd, Corvallis, Laura Spencer, 24357 Bolton Hill Road, Veneta, Lynn Schilling, 3545 SE 3rd Street, Corvallis, Nancy Maniago. 2132 Elkhorn Drive, Eugene and Anita Harrington, 1325 Buck Street, Eugene. Councilor Shaver discussed the benefits of Project Safe Run and the value of noise control within one's neighborhood. He also discussed background and history regarding the program. He hoped that either a private citizen or LCC could step forward and provide a location for the program. Councilor Beyer discussed the fact that the property being used was public property. She recognized the neighborhood concerns but supported Project Safe Run. City Manager Mike Kelly explained that as of January 1, 1996, a sign would be posted regarding permitted uses of the property. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence From Shelly Reecher, Project Safe Run Foundation, 2226 Fairmount Boulevard, Eugene, Regarding Project Safe Run Project. . Regular Council Meeting October 16, 1995 Page 8 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Correspondence From Allen L. Johnson, 767 Willamette, Suite 203, Eugene, Regarding Springwood Shareholder Poll and Their Support For Council to Reconsider the Current Residential Designations With an Eye Toward Returning the Property to Predominantly Medium and Light-Medium Industrial Designations IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Planning Manager Greg Mott was available to answer questions from Council. 3. Correspondence From Bruce Berg, 448 D Street, Regarding an Accident Near His Home, Vehicle Failure to Stop on D Street, and a Request to Revise the Posted Speed Limit Sign. City Planner Lydia Neill and Traffic Engineer Gary McKenney were available to answer questions from Council. Mr. McKenney answered questions from Council. Police Chief Bill DeForrest answered questions from Council and Council discussed the desire to have additional police traffic control in the referenced area. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. A Petition Signed by 35 Residents to Ban Project Safe Run Dog Training in the MWMC Park was Prov.ided as a Handout to the Council. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR DAHLQUIST, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. Correspondence From Laura Spencer, 24357 Bottom Hill Road, Veneta, in Support of Project Safe Run. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6. Correspondence from William and Nancy Jones, 1627 Carter Lane, Springfield, in support of Project Safe Run. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. .... lot ~ t ~ .. Regular Council Meeting October 16, 1995 Page 9 . 7. Correspondence From Vernon Gleaves, 975 Oak Street, Eugene, Attorney for the Owner of the Property Which is Subject to an Application for Plan Amendment and Zone Change, Stating that the Light Medium Industrial ~lan Designation and Zoning will be Compatible with the Latter Day Saints Church Proposed Facility. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BIDS ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Planning Commission Appointment. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL BEDORE TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF JEAN TRYGSTAD'S TERM ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WHICH EXPIRES ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1998. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports Mayor Morrisette discussed the Glenwood jurisdictional transfer issue. A meeting of the Eugene City Council was scheduled for Wednesday October 18, 1995 to discuss Springfield's proposal to Eugene. Council further discussed this issue. b. Other Business BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. League of Oregon Cities Conference - Voting Delegate Designation. City Manager Mike Kelly presented the staff report on this issue. The annual business meeting of the League of Oregon Cities will be held on November 12, 1995, in conjunction with the League of Oregon Cities Conference, November 10-12, 1995, at the Eugene Hilton. Each city is entitled,to cast one vote at the business meeting. Therefore, a voting delegate is needed to represent Springfield. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO APPOINT COUNCILOR BEYER AS THE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 3 FOR 0 AGAINST AND 1 ABSTENTION (BEYER). "'" ... ... ... .'~ '" Regular Council Meeting October 16, 1995 Page 10 . 2. Other Business BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:40 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson Attest: E~ 1 een tem City Recorder . . ~;ff~ Bill Morrisette Mayor