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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/1996 Regular . City of Springfield Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, JUNE 3,1996 The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, June 3, 1996, at 7: 05 p.m. with Council President Burge presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Council President Burge and Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Dahlquist, Maine and Shaver. Mayor Morrisette was absent (excused). Also present were Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Tim Harold, City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Aide Shari Higgins and members of staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Burge. INVOCATION The Invocation was performed by Rev. Zane Wilson, Springfield Lutheran. . SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims 2. Minutes b. Work Session Minutes - May 13, 1996 c. Work Session Minutes - May 20, 1996 d. Regular Session Minutes - May 20, 1996 3. Resolutions 4. Ordinances a. Proposed Ordinance Setting Regional and Local Sewer User Fees for FY 96/97. . ORDINANCE NO. 5826 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SANITARY SEWER CHARGES INCLUDING RATES AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3-3-2 AND 3-3-3 OF THE SPRINGFIELD CODE 1965 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. City of Springfield Regular Meeting - 6/3/96 Page 2 . 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approve OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for Mill Street Market, 130 Mill Street. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. a. Joint Elected Officials Meeting Minutes - May 8, 1996 Councilor Shaver stated that he was misquoted in the May 8, Joint Elected Official meeting minutes, on page 15, paragraph six. The quote should have said "Mr. Shaver indicated he would forward several technical questions to staff via e-mail. He asked staff to analyze the types of development that could be served by a 4" sewer line given the capacity that would be taken up by leachate flow. Mr. Shaver asked if in the Metro Plan document the elected officials could specify [reduce] the size of the line outside the UGB to ensure that connections would be limited." Council discussed the size and type of connection and whether any connections should be allowed. Mr. Mott provided information regarding alternatives for pipe size as allowed by the Metro Plan and whether or not Goshen Elementary School would be allowed to connect to the sewerline. Mr. Mott stated that this issue would be brought back to the Council for discussion on June 24, 1996. . Councilor Burge stated that the above language as amended by Councilor Shaver should be adopted and forwarded to the members of the Lane County Board of Commissioners, Eugene City Council members and the minutes recording personnel at the City of Eugene. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT ITEM 2 A, AS AMENDED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCILOR DAHLQUIST ABSTAINED (HE WAS ABSENT FROM THE JOINT ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amendments to Appendix 1 DEVELOPMENT CODE FEES of the Springfield Development Code - Jo. No. 96-04-98. ORDINANCE NO. 2- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE APPENDIX 1 DEVELOPMENT CODE FEES (Jo. No. 96-04-98) (First Reading). . Planning Manager Greg Mott presented the staff report. He entered three comments from the Planning Commission public hearing into the record, he noted, 1) changes to the ordinance in the agenda packet, based on changing fees in both the city and Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and Urban Transition (UT) areas, 2) the Planning Commission recommendation is attached to the agenda item summary, and 3) the ordinance will become effective 30 days after Council approval on June 17, 1996. The effective date would be approximately two weeks after Council's recommended effective date, due to the public hearing process. City of Springfield Regular Meeting - 6/3/96 Page 3 . Mr. Mott clarified the intent of the deposit for the Hearings Official, which would be refunded if the services are not used, or charged above the $600 amount if the charge for services exceeded the deposit. Council President Burge opened the public hearing. 1. Ken Guzowski, 736 C Street, representing the Springfield Historic Commission, requested the Council review the fees for HS Overlay District Development and H Historic Overlay District Development, which are both Type II land use application fees. Mr. Guzowski encouraged the Council to remove the fees associated with the Historic District application fees as they would be a disincentive for citizens in the Washburne Historic District to rehabilitate their properties. Council discussed whether or not a fee should be imposed for Historic District activities. Planner II/Historic District Coordinator, Lydia Neill discussed why there have been very few applications in past years and how to this date no fees have been imposed on Historic District property owners. Mr. Guzowski eXplained thatthe Historic. Commission currently assists Washburne neighbors with Type I site plan review and information also. Councilor President Burge closed the public hearing. . Council discussed deleting the fees for the two Historic District Type II applications and by consensus,. agreed that the fee for HS Overlay District Development and H Historic Overlay District Development should be removed from the ordinance. Councilor Maine also suggested it should clearly state that the deposit balance paid for the Hearings Official, be returned to the applicant if the charges were less than $600, and the applicant would be billed for any Hearings Official costs in excess of $600. The second reading of this ordinance will be held on June 17, 1996. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Jennifer Heiss, Board Chair, Springfield School District 19,525 Mill Street, Springfield, Regarding the Construction of Three New Schools. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. . 2. Correspondence from Don Waggoner, State Auditor, Secretary of State Office, 255 Capitol Street, N.E., Salem, Regarding Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 1994. City of Springfield Regular Meeting - 6/3/96 Page 4 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. On behalf of the Mayor and City Council, Councilor Burge complimented Finance Director Bob Duey and his staff on the certificate of achievement. BIDS ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Museum Committee Appointments Museum Coordinator Kathy Jensen presented the staff report. She introduced Jackie Gann and Sharon Perry, who were present in the audience. . Ms. Jensen explained that the third appointee, Dennis Gariepy was present earlier, but went home ill. Ms. Jensen reported that the Museum Committee reviewed the applications. of Ms. Gann; Ms. Perry and Mr. Gariepy and recommended. approval of their . appointments. Ms. Jensen reviewed the residency requirements of the committee. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO APPOINT JACQUELYN GANN, SHARON PERRY, AND DENNIS GARIEPY TO THE MUSEUM COMMITTEE WITH FOUR-YEAR TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 3, 2000. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. b. Planning Commission Appointments Ms. Stein stated that Council had conducted interviews of the two applicants on May 28, and ratification of the appointments is required. She commented that applicant, James Burford was present. Councilor Burge stated that the second applicant, Salvatore Collura contacted him and could not attend the meeting, due to a previous commitment. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO APPOINT JAMES BURFORD AND SALVA TORE COLLURA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH FOUR-YEAR TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 3, 2000. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports . 1. Councilor Shaver stated he attended a recent Southern Willamette Private Industry Council (SWPIC) meeting and by default, the agency will most likely remain under Lane County's leadership for one more year. City of Springfield Regular Meeting - 6/3/96 Page 5 . Councilor explained the agency is researching the pursuit of a new agreement and seeking input from Eugene and Springfield. 2. Councilor Beyer stated the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County, Oregon (CV ALCO) is beginning their search for a new director. 3. Councilor Beyer reminded the Council about the Business Bicycle Challenge event on June 6. She described the event and invited the Council to attend at 5:30 p.m. at the EWEB Plaza area. b. Other Business 1. Councilor Burge stated he will be absent from the June 17 and 24, Council meetings. 2. Councilor Burge suggested that Mayor Morrisette schedule his upcoming presentation on the High Speed Rail, when the full Council will be present. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Non-Union Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year 96/97. . Human Resources Director Frank Hotchkiss presented the staff report. He explained that based on the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) of2.7%, staff is recommending a cost-of- living adjustment (COLA) be granted to all non-union employees, effective July 1, 1996. Each year Council determines the COLA to be provided to non-union employees. Mr. Hotchkiss stated a placeholder of 2.5% was placed in the 1996-97 budget, and the recommended increase of2.7% would increase the proposed budget by $7,626. He stated of that amount $6,711 is a General Fund expense. Councilor Ballew asked what index the City used for establishing their index. Mr. Hotchkiss replied the all urban Consumers Price Index (CPI), as of January, 1996. Councilor Ballew asked what year the index began. Mr. Hotchkiss replied, 1982-1984. He explained there is not a CPI specifically for our metro area, but their are West Coast, National, and Portland indexes available for reference. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, TO APPROVE THE NON-UNION COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 96/97. THE MOTION PASSED WITH VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Amendment to the Fees Schedule of Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services RESOLUTION NO. 96-23 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BY THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. . Deputy Fire Chief John Garitz presented the staff report. Mr. Garitz explained that the amendment to the fee schedule of ambulance and medical services would increase the all- inclusive base rate by 3.6% and the mileage charge by 3.1 %, effective July 1, 1996. ., City of Springfield Regular Meeting - 6/3/96 Page 6 . Mr. Garitz further explained that the alternative mileage charge methodology was proposed to maximize insurance reimbursement. Councilor Ballew asked if the increase was based on an increase in gas levels and prices. Mr. Garitz replied.no, that the last rate increase became effective on July 1, 1995, and since that time, the medical Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen by 2.7%. Mr. Garitz explained that the proposed rate increase falls in the mid-range of rates charged by other cities and private companies surveyed throughout the state. Mr. Garitz also commented that the City of Eugene is proposing the same rate amendment. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 96-23. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT The m.eeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M. Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins &:~-S0 . ATTEST: ~ City Recorder .