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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1993 Regular . . . ~ City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1993 The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, February 1, 1993, at 7:38 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Adams, Berg, Walters, Burge, Schanz and Maine. Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Tim Harold, City Recorder Eileen Stein, and members of the staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morrisette. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Bill Morrisette. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Gary Karp, Development Services Department, for 15 years of service to the City of Springfield. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Ron Rogers, 2680 South M Street, spoke in support of and requested revisions to the City Code, Section 8-2-6. He requested Council re-examine the law and/or waive the fee of $30 per day for a home occupancy permit. 2. James Xiarhos, 1833 North 12th Street, Owner of Angelino's Restaurant, spoke in support of social gambling. He explained Jerry Whitecotton would speak as a representative for several community members and present issues of concern. 3. Jerry Whitecotton, 215 Q Street, representing the Mill Camp Saloon, spoke in support of social gambling. He explained that he placed a letter in the Council in-boxes. He felt it would be in the best interest of those involved if necessary issues were addressed. He discussed the potential loss of employment which he felt could occur if social gambling was no longer allowed. He suggested meeting together with the Council to come to agreements related to this issue. The following individuals completed request to speak cards, although, did not address the Council because they felt Mr. Whitecotton addressed and expressed their concerns. . . . ~ City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 2 John A. Moonen, 3667 Main Street, #25, representing the White Horse Tavern, supported social gambling. Chris Stypeck, address not provided, representing the Mill Camp, supported social gambling. Mike Cole, 1474 C Street, supported social gambling. 4. Willie Combs, 334 Scotts Glenn Drive, spoke in support of social gambling. He felt Council could address and correct the problems. COUNCIL RESPONSE 1. Request made by Ron Rogers regarding a revision to the City Code, Section 8-2-6. Mayor Morrisette questioned if Council had any concerns related to comments made by Ron Rogers regarding revisions to the City Code. Councilor Walters questioned why Mr. Rogers did not register his business as a home occupancy business. Building Official Dave Puent noted the intent of the home occupation was that the person could conduct his business at the residence in that neighborhood. The person could have the business in his home and operate the business on the road away from the home. He stated this could be reviewed to see if it would fit a criteria. 2. Social Gambling. Councilor Berg explained Council would make a decision in two weeks either ,in support or opposition of this issue. Mayor Morrisette requested citizens put their concerns and ideas down in writing and submit the information to the Council. Councilor Burge recommended the Mayor appoint a five to seven member task force related to this issue. Councilor Berg disagreed. Mayor Morrisette noted that if four Council members supported further review of this issue, he would appoint a task force on Monday, February 15. This could cause an additional six week delay in making any decision. 3. Council Meeting Schedule. Council confirmed a Council meeting would be held on Monday, February 15, even though it was a holiday (President's Day). CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Other Routine Matters a. OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for Market Time, 4124 East Main Street. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS . . . City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 3 1. Correspondence from Shirley Gauthier, 538 West M Street, Springfield, in Opposition of the Use of City Funds to Support the Lawsuit Related to Ballot Measure 20-08. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. COUNCILOR BERG AMENDED THE MOTION THAT SOMEONE IS TO LET MS. GAUTHIER KNOW THAT WE ARE NOT USING ANY CITY FUNDS TO DEFEND THE LAWSUIT. Staff would send a reply letter. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Correspondence from Wayne Hill, Chairman, Willamalane Park and Recreation District Board of Directors, Expressing its Support for the Natural Resources Functional Plan (NRFP). IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Correspondence from Ron Spicer, P.O. Box 35, Thurston, in support of the project proposed by Jim Evangelista, to paint a forest mural inside the Public Service Building, 125 East 8th Street, Eugene. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. Correspondence from Ron Rogers, 2680 South M Street, Springfield, requesting a revision and/or waiver of the $30. daily fee charged for transient merchants under the Springfield Code, section 8-2-6(g). IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amendment of the Springfield (City) Code Pertaining to Shooting Ranges. ORDINANCE NO. 1 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-6-15, 8-6-16, 8-6-17 AND 8-6-18, ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER VIII OF THE SPRINGFIELD CODE PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF SHOOTING RANGES (FIRST READING). City Planner Gary Karp presented a staff report on this issue. Earlier this year, a developer sought and obtained approval from the Planning Commission for a zone change to Community Commercial -(CC) with the intent to construct an indoor shooting 'range. During this process, staff found a conflict between the Springfield Development Code (SDC) and the City Code concerning shooting ranges. The SDC permits shooting ranges in the CC zoning district with no restriction relating to who may operate them. The City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 4 . City Code specifically limits the operation of shooting galleries to public agencies. The developer has recently asked the City Council to direct staff to prepare a City Code revision which would allow private individuals to operate a shooting range. Mr. Karp noted that as a courtesy, staff has sent notice of this hearing to all persons who spoke or submitted written comments at the zone change hearing. He noted the City has not received any negative comments. He did receive correspondence, which would be passed out to Council. The correspondence was from Bill Dwyer and the National Rifle Association, in support of this Code amendment. A letter (distributed by Mr. Karp) was entered into the public record. The letter was dated January 30, 1993, to Development Services Department, from state Senator Bill Dwyer, in support of the ordinance amendments to Chapter VIII of the Springfield Code pertaining to the operation of shooting ranges. City Attorney Tim Harold answered questions of the Council. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. 1. Thomas Gates, P.O. Box 352, spoke in support of the amendment to the Springfield City Code pertaining to shooting ranges. 4It Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. 2. 1993 - 1998 Capital Improvement Program. City Engineer Al Peroutka presented a staff report on this issue. The draft 1993-98 CIP has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and is being forwarded by the Commission without modification and with a recommendation for adoption. The draft is now ready for public comment and Council adoption. The adopted CIP will act as a guide for development of the city's capital budget. Mr. Peroutka provided a Capital Improvement Project Sheet on the Pioneer Parkway Corridor/Bicycle Pathway project. This is a previously unfunded project which staff recently learned would receive federal funding through the new Intermodal Surface Transporation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). Council discussed the CIP in detail. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. Councilor Berg suggested an issue paper be drafted on the West D Street portion. City Manager Mike Kelly noted an issue paper would be brought back to the Council in the the spring. 4It Councilor Berg discussed the West D Street bike path and the dueling utility poles. He stated he would like to see a standing policy that the . . . City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 5 City work out an agreement with U$ West regarding utility poles. He suggested whenever US West replaces poles or lines, that specific guidelines be followed. He did request that staff prepare an issue paper for the Budget Committee review on the West D Street portion. Mayor Morrisette agreed with comments made by Councilor Berg regarding consolidation of utility lines to eliminate multiple poles. City Manager Mike Kelly explained an issue paper would be prepared as directed by c Council. Mr. Kelly explained a letter could be prepared to request this of US West. He did explain US West would do what was in their best interest. This issue could be addressed during the franchise agreement review if US West did not wish to voluntarily agree to the discussed request. Councilor Walters addressed 10th to Mohawk Streets and noted this area needed street trees. City Manager Mike Kelly noted that if a street tree project was what Council desired, this could be addressed. Councilor Berg suggested Council review landscaping the area near the Ryder rental truck business location on South A Street and discussed beautification needs. He also addressed the area near McKenzie Tires. He questioned the status of tax funds and the availability of funding for beatification. Public Works Director Dan Brown noted staff could address an entrance beautification project. The Street Fund could be used to assist with this project. Councilor Burge had a strong desire to see that Ward 4, mid-Springfield, receive more attention than it has. Many people in Ward 4 need streets paved for safety reasons. He suggested this be addressed during the budget process. This was long overdue and needed attention. Councilor Adams supported comments made by Councilor Berg. He noted that desirability attracted business. He felt $15,000 was a reasonable amount of cost to transfer money into these projects (entrance beautification). Councilor Berg requested $15,000 appropriated per year, with $10,000 toward entrance beautification and $5,000 toward street trees. Mayor Morrisette noted the city was in the process of placing sequoia trees in areas in Springfield. He felt progress had been made with street trees. City Manager Mike Kelly provided information related to the different funds available and potential usage of these funds for funding more street trees. IT WAS MOVED BY GOUNCILOR BERG, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR ADAMS, TO PUT $10,000 INTO THE BASE BUDGET FOR TWO YEARS FOR ENTRANCE BEAUTIFICATION, FIRST TO HIT THE VEST AREA, SECOND, TO BE DETERMINED LATER, VHATEVER ENTRANCE THAT PEOPLE FEEL IS MOST APPROPRIATE NEXT OUT OF THE STREET FUNDS AND A $5,000 ISSUE PAPER FOR STREET TREES AND APPROVAL OF THE 1993-98 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WITH THE ADDITION OF THE PIONEER PAlliZWAY CORRIDOR PROJECT. After a detailed discussion by Council, Councilor Berg modified his motion. City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 6 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BERG, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR ADAMS, TO ADD TO THE BASE BUDGET $10,000 FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AND NEXT YEAR TO BE APPROPRIATED FOR ENTRANCE BEAUTIFICATION, AND IN ANY FUTURE YEARS IT WOULD BECOME AN ISSUE PAPER, AND THE $5,000 BE APPROPRIATED FOR MORE STREET TREE INFILL THAT WOULD BE AN ISSUE PAPER. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 1 AGAINST (BURGE). Councilor Walters again requested consensus for staff to be aware of the need for street trees as he previously discussed. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BERG, TO ADOPT THE 1993-98 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AS AMENDED, AND INCLUDING THE PIONEER PARKWAY CORRIDOR/BICYCLE PATHWAY PROJECT. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Property Tax Exemption Programs for the Development of Low-Income Housing. . ORDINANCE NO. 5667 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR NEW LOW-INCOME HOUSING; ADDING ARTICLE XIV "TAX EXEMPTION FOR NEW LOW-INCOME HOUSING," AND SECTIONS 2-14-1 THROUGH 2-14-4 TO THE SPRINGFIELD CODE 1965, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 5668 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR TAX EXEM~TION OF LOV-INCOME HOUSING PROVIDED BY TAX EXEMPT CORPORATIONS; ADDING ARTICLE XIII "LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION," AND SECTIONS 2-13-1 THROUGH 2-13-8 TO THE SPRINGFIELD CODE, 1965 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Management Analyst Lynn Nakamura was available to answer questions of Council. As a component of Springfield's draft Housing Policy, property tax exemption programs, along with a combination of other incentives, could provide sound affordable housing in Springfield for very low-income residents. At a previous work session, the property tax exemption programs were discussed and staff was directed to prepare ordinances for Council adoption. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. . 1. Al Johnson, representing Springwood Good Neighbor Housing, provided two handouts and a file for reference. The reports were prepared by the Institute on Aging at Portland State University. The reports were about livable environments for older people, including housing for the elderly. Information also included a brief resume of material presented earlier. This resume was partly based on the institute material and other economic studies on elderly housing and its effect as a net importer of funds and an economic stimulus. He explained the applicant was staying with the original concept which the Council and Planning Commission were presented with. He explained they were now in the final land use approval process, having been through the plan amendments, refinement plans and rezoning processes, and were now at the point of special discretionary use permit and site review which was a combined process. He explained the plans have all been submitted to the city. He and his client, Mr. Dan Desler, answered questions of Council. City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 7 . Dorothy Cummings, 205 North 35th Street, spoke regarding the property tax exemption programs for the development of low-income housing. She hoped Council would look at recommendation number two and investigate options which could be available. She noted the developers were already receiving a lot of public dollars to develop their projects and receive reduced or no fees for permits. She explained she was not sure how our community could handle this sort of tax exemption. She discussed developers who were already tax exempt, and associated with low-income property. She felt this was adding more tax exempt property and, while at the same time, there would be a need for more public services (police and fire protection). Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. 2. Councilor Walters noted Ms. Cummings did raise good points. He noted Council had some of the same questions and clarified issues for Ms. Cummings. Councilor Berg discussed limiting the project to the elderly. . City Attorney Tim Harold noted Council could adopt the ordinance presented this evening, although he has not had an opportunity to review the cap issue or limiting this to a particular class, the elderly. He explained that if Council desired, to limit to the elderly either by ordinance or standards and guidelines, staff needed direction and the city attorney would inform Council if this was possible and suggest how this could be done. Al Johnson addressed the definition of elderly relating to the Fair Housing Act. Councilor Berg asked City Manager Mike Kelly whether, based on the city's financial projection, he felt comfortable with the tax exemption. Mr. Kelly replied that this was a difficult question. He explained Council was looking at a 20-year exemption. He also noted that over this 20-year period, there could be six or seven different Councils. He questioned that if the new Council had the same priority related to low-income assistance, he wondered what trade-offs would be made to the $100,000 in the future. He did explain that the City had five-year projected goals and there was a need for rental assistance in our community. He discussed usage of older housing stock for first-time home buyers. He also discussed demographics and population issues. He stated that in five years $100,000 could represent 5% of the General Fund. He noted that Council needed to recognize that just the Desler project would consume most, if not all, of the property tax exemption program. Council discussed caps, limits and SDC charges. City Attorney Tim Harold and City Manager Mike Kelly provided additional information to Council regarding elderly restriction language and application submission. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BERG, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5668 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR TAX EXEMPTION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROVIDED BY TAX EXEMPT CORPORATIONS; ADDING " . City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 8 ARTICLE XIII "LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION," AND SECTIONS 2-13-1 THROUGH 2-13-8 TO THE SPRINGFIELD CODE, 1965 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 1 AGAINST (MAINE). - IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BERG, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5667 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR NEW LOW-INCOME HOUSING; ADDING ARTICLE XIV "TAX EXEMPTION FOR NEW LOW-INCOME HOUSING," AND SECTIONS 2-14-1 THROUGH 2-14-4 TO THE SPRINGFIELD CODE 1965, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 2 AGAINST (MAINE AND BURGE). City Attorney Tim Harold requested clarification of Council. Mayor Morrisette confirmed that the City Attorney was instructed to talk about the elderly division and making that a part of either the ordinance and/or the standards. He would bring back information to Council and advise them on how to differentiate how that cap would be used in terms of the classes and if it should be by ordinance or another process. Council would then discuss this. Council recessed at approximately 9:25 p.m. Council reconvene at approximately 9:37 p.m. ORDINANCES Mayor Morrisette explained the following three ordinances were listed under the title ORDINANCES, although, they were public hearings. 4It 1. Withdrawal from Rainbow Water District EC SP 92 - 28. ORDINANCE NO. 3 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN NORTH CENTRAL SPRINGFIELD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FIRTH STREET BETWEEN 20TH AND 23RD STREETS (T17S R03W S25 MAP 12 PARCEL 6000); HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT (FIRST READING). City Planner Mel Oberst was available to answer questions of Council. The property owner requested annexation in order to develop the property for urban use. The subject property was annexed to the City of Springfield on July 6, 1992. The property is currently within the Rainbow Water District. Oregon Revised Statues (ORS 222.520) requires that areas located in the Rainbow Water District which are annexed to the City of Springfield be withdrawn from that district to prevent double taxation. This must be done prior to March 30th of each calendar year. Statutes also require that a public hearing be held and public notice be given when withdrawing the property. This is the public hearing and first reading of the ordinance. The second reading and adoption is scheduled for February 16, 1993. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. . . . . City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 9 2. Withdrawal from Rainbow Water District EC SP 92 - 01. ORDINANCE NO.4. - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN NORTH SPRINGFIELD, EAST OF 1-5, NORTH SCOTS GLEN DRIVE ON THE WEST SIDE OF LAURA STREET (T17S R03W S27 MAP 10 PARCEL 4500); HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW VATER DISTRICT (FIRST READING). City Planner Mel Oberst was available to answer questions of Council. The property owner requested annexation in order to develop the property for urban use. The subject property was annexed to the City of Springfield on January 21, 1992. The property is currently within the Rainbow Water District. Oregon Revised Statues (ORS 222.520) requires that areas located in the Rainbow Water District which are annexed to the City of Springfield be withdrawn from that district to prevent double taxation. This must be done prior to March 30th of each calendar year. Statutes also require that a public hearing be held and public notice be given when withdrawing the property. This is the public hearing and first reading of this ordinance. The second reading and adoption is scheduled for February 16, 1993. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. 3. Withdrawal from Rainbow Water District EC SP 92 - 37. ORDINANCE NO. 5 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN WEST SPRINGFIELD, WEST OF ASPEN STREET AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WALNUT ROAD (T17S R03W S34 MAP 23 PARCELS 700); HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT (FIRST READING). City Planner Mel Oberst was available to answer questions of Council. The property owner requested annexation in order to develop the property for urban use. The subject property was annexed to the City of Springfield on November 4, 1992. The property is currently within the Rainbow Water District. Oregon Revised Statues (ORS 222.520) requires that areas located in the Rainbow Water District which are annexed to the City of Springfield be withdrawn from that district to prevent double taxation. This must be done prior to March 30th of each calendar year. Statutes also require that a public hearing be held and public notice be given when withdrawing the property. This is the public hearing and first reading of this ordinance. The second reading and adoption is scheduled for February 16, 1993. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. - Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. City Planner Mel Oberst noted for the record that the three above noted withdrawals were public hearings and proper notification requirements were met, . . . City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 10 4. Uniform Fire Code Adoption, 1991 Edition. ORDINANCE NO. 5669 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Dennis Shew presented a staff report on this issue. The Department of Fire and Life Safety is currently enforcing the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code with Amendments. The Fire Code adopted by the City must be consistent with State Fire Protection Statutes, and equal-to or more-stringent-than the Fire Code promulgated by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal has adopted the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code. Changes in this adoption of the Uniform Fire Code include the addition of three hazardous materials permits: thermosetting plastic operations; retail sales, public display and storage of fireworks; and use of pyrotechnical special effects. The local amendments allow the Department of Fire and Life Safety to seize illegal fireworks and issue citations through the Municipal Court and to regulate the parking of vehicles that require a hazardous materials placard. Major statewide changes include the adoption of rules that allow and require fire department inspections of adult foster care homes, guidelines for haunted houses, and a new article on thermosetting plastics. Adoption of the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code with Amendments will enable the Department of Fire and Life Safety to provide a high level of fire and life protection within the City of Springfield. Council discussed licensing in relation to hazardous materials. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5669. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Reports. a. Councilor Burge attended the annual McKenzie Willamette Hospital Board meeting (Hospital Facility Authority). Items discussed included the approval of the lease purchase agreement for equipment. He also noted the Board agreed to liquidate about $1.4 million in long-term debts. b. Councilor Berg met with the Arts Commission. Items discussed included funding for the purchase of a sculpture and art alley work. c. Councilor Burge attended a Private Industry Council meeting. Items discussed included goals and an upcoming orientation meeting to be held. . . . ~ City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 11 d. Mayor Morrisette attended a Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission meeting. Items discussed included user-fee cost review, audit and membership. e. Mayor Morrisette noted the Lane Council of Governments would hold a training session for all elected officials on February 25th. f. Mayor Morrisette was not able to attend the Housing Policy Board meeting. The Board held a goal setting session. g. Councilor Walters attended a Eugene/Springfield Convention and Tourism Board meeting. Items discussed included the proposed restaurant tax in Eugene. He explained that Lane County Commissioner Jerry Rust moved that it would be inappropriate for the Board to take a position on this. This item was discussed in detail. City Manager Mike Kelly and Economic Development Manager John Tamulonis provided additional information related to funding, room tax, process for the VIP Committee, intergovernmental meetings, and expenditure of funds. HE also reported there was good news regarding development of the Bon Marche building/property. 2. Committee Appointments. a. Library Board Appointment. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO APPOINT LORETTA SCHANZ TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. THE MOTION DIED DUE TO A LACK OF A SECOND. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR ADAMS, TO REAPPOINT KATHRYN WURTZ TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. THE TERM OF THIS APPOINTMENT IS JANUARY 1, 1993 TO DECEMBER 31, 1996. THE MOTION PASSED VITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Other Business. a. Council held a detailed discussion related to the subject of Council invocations during the Council meetings. The Council requested that the invocation resume. b. Councilor Berg discussed a billboard located downtown. He stated the owner of 3-M would be willing to remove it. He suggested Council direct staff to write a letter to 3M requesting removal of the billboard by November, 1994. Other options could be pursued if necessary. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Purchase of Former Southern Pacific Right-of-Way to Enable Future Extension of Pioneer Parkway. Planning Director Susan Daluddung presented a staff report on this issue. In November 1990, the Council authorized the City Manager to execute an option to purchase from Sycan B the right-of-way for the future corridor ~~ ~ City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 12 . extension of Pioneer Parkway. Council action is requested, to confirm the actual purchase of the property. No public hearing is required. The initially negotiated purchase price of $83,250 is being reduced by $11,340 as a credit for money received from Springfield Utility Board for a utility easement along the route. Closing is scheduled for February 2, 1993. Cost of escrow and recording will be paid by the city; title insurance is to be paid by the seller. Payment of the purchase price and closing costs will be borne by the Street Fund which has budgeted an adequate amount. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FOR $71,910 THAT PORTION OF THE FORMER SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY OWNED BY SYCAN B LYING BETWEEN HARLOW ROAD AND GAME FARM ROAD. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Briefing on Joint Public Hearing Scheduled for February 4, 1993, Regarding the Proposed Revisions to the Metro Plan Amendment Process and Amendments to Article 7 of the Springfield Development Code Vhich Implement the Proposed Metro Plan Amendments. . City Manger Mike Kelly provided a briefing on the Joint Elected Official hearing scheduled for February 4, 1993. The elected officials of Springfield, Eugene and Lane County will conduct a joint hearing on February 4, 1993 to accept testimony concerning a proposal to amend the Metro Plan amendment process. Also on the agenda, but not a public hearing, is the joint initiation of three Metro Plan Update amendments. The proposed new Metro Plan amendment process was recommended by the Metropolitan Policy Committee and translated into Plan text and Code language this past fall. The version that will be heard on February 4th will be adopted if all three governing bodies agree. If there is not unanimous agreement, or until there is unanimous agreement, the existing process will remain in effect. The three site-specific Metro Plan amendments require joint initiation because they are considered "up-date" amendments. The Hayden Bridge Road (Springfield) and Vajert/Rossi (Eugene) amendments would extend the Urban Growth Boundary to include the homes on these properties so that they may receive fire protection and otherwise comply with zoning laws (these dwellings are not permitted unless they are within the UGB). The Kokkeler amendment, which would change the Plan designation of this site from "Airport Reserve" to "Government and Education," will allow the construction of an air cargo facility required by the FAA. The current plan designation of this site does not allow this facility to be constructed. These amendments must be jointly initiated or they cannot proceed to the hearing phase. Initiation does not constitute approval, merely agreement to allow consideration of these amendments to occur. . . . . " ' City Council Regular Session - Meeting Minutes Page 13 Councilors Adams and Berg had scheduling conflicts and would not be able to attend the meeting.' Planning Manager Greg Mott provided information regarding the format of the meeting and the ordinances. 3. Other Business. a. Councilor Valters noted he supported the letter Mayor Morrisette wrote to the Register Guard regarding their bias toward the Springfield community. Council discussed the negative image projected by these articles and suggested that when appropriate, send letters to the newspaper as Mayor Morrisette did. Councilor Walters stated he would like to see Communications Manager Mike Moskovitz be responsible for reviewing the newspaper daily and clip negative articles. He would then like to see Mr. Moskovitz meet periodically with the managing editor to bring these issues to his attention. Mayor Morrisette noted that he had talked with Pat Yack of the Register Guard and he would discuss this with other writers of the newspaper. City Manager Mike Kelly would discuss this with Mike Moskovitz and would follow-up on this project. b. Councilor Berg noted that the City Manager's Office ordered a video tape for Council review. The tape was received from CBS News and was Dan Rather's report in, Spotlight on America, regarding teenage gambling addiction. The tape would be viewed during the next work session meeting. c. Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi clarified the schedule for the Legislative Committee meetings. The Committee would tour Booth Kelly on the 5th, the United Front meeting would be held on the 3rd at the McNutt Room in Eugene. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY 1. The scheduled executive session was canceled. ADJOURNMENT THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT APPROXIMATELY 10:45 P.M. Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson ~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~uJ~ City Recorder #3786