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Home My WebLink About09/27/1993 Regular ~. City of Springfield Special Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1993 The City of Springfield Council met in Special Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, September 20, 1993, at 7:16 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Shaver, Burge, Schanz and Walters (7:19 p.m.). Councilor Maine was absent (excused). 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 Father Dan Reynolds, St. Alice Catholic Church. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized the Springfield Fire and Life Safety Department for being selected for national accreditation. Mayor Morrisette announced that the Council would recess (after Correspondence and Petitions) into Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660 (1)(e) and (h). CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED YITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims a. Approve the August, 1993 Disbursements for Approval. 2. Minutes a. September 7, 1993 - Work Session b. September 7, 1993 - Regular Session c. September 13, 1993 - Joint Meeting of the City Council and Springfield Utility Board d. September 13, 1993 - Special Meeting e. September 20, 1993 - Work Session . . . . City Council Special Meeting Minutes - September 27, 1993 Page 2 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 93-50 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-690: 25TH PLACE, G STREET NORTH 600 FEET, FROM WILDISH PAVING CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,937.42. b. RESOLUTION NO. 93-51 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-798: MARKET STREET, PARKER STREET TO CENTENNIAL BOULEVARD, AND VICINITY, FROM EUGENE SAND AND GRAVEL,INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,465.69. c. RESOLUTION NO. 93-52 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-808: 41ST STREET, MAIN STREET TO COMMERCIAL; AND A STREET, 41ST STREET TO 200 FEET EAST, AND VICINITY, FROM EUGENE SAND AND GRAVEL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF 215,947.74. d. RESOLUTION NO. 93-53 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-838: 28TH STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT, FROM LANTZ ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,800. 4. Other Routine Matters a. Approve the July, 1993 Monthly Financial Reports. b. Approve the August, 1993 Monthly Financial Reports. c. Award the Bid for Project 1-797: Rebidding of Handicap Ramp Improvements for 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 14th Streets, in the Area From B to G Streets, and Vicinity, to Hand J Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $57,225.00. d. Award the Bid for Project 1-806: Sanitary Sewer Replacement, River View Boulevard/City View Boulevard, and Vicinity, to Gelco Services, Inc., in the Amount of $118,008.80. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Bill Eikenberry, 2625 E Street, discussed a police matter which occurred in late July. He explained the incident involved his son Joe. He discussed the Municipal Court process and felt civil rights were violated. Mayor Morrisette explained that the Judiciary Committee was available to review situations of this nature. Acting Police Chief Dick Golden would review this matter. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence From the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Joe Leahy, President and Jean DeYoung, Executive Vice President, PO Box 155, Thanking the Mayor and Members of the City Council for Their Support of the 1993 Filbert Festival. . . . City Council Special Meeting Minutes - September 27, 1993 Page 3 IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A,SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Correspondence From Allan Waite, International Resources Unlimited, PO Box 11017, Eugene, Requesting Time to Meet With the Council Regarding Locating NaPro West at Booth Kelly. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Correspondence from Dennis, Barbara, Gabe and Kori Burris, 37853 Wheeler Road, Dexter, Supporting the Springfield Filbert Festival. IT YAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments. a. Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Appointments. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO REAPPOINT JEANETTE CARDWELL AND MELODY GRAVES AND TO APPOINT JOSEPH MATHIEU AND GAYLE DECKER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION At approximately 7:32 p.m. Council recessed into Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(1)(e) and (h). Council reconvened at approximately 8:43 p.m. ORDINANCES 1. Condemnation Ordinance for South 52nd Place Improvement. ORDINANCE NO. 5712 ~ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING IMMEDIATE POSSESSION IN EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH 52ND PLACE FOR PURPOSES OF PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-YAY AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS NECESSARY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SOUTH 52ND PLACE, MAIN STREET TO 100 FEET SOUTH OF CYNTHIA COURT, PROJECT 1-792; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . . . City Council Special Meeting Minutes - September 27, 1993 Page 4 IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5712 AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS, UP TO THE VALUE OF THE APPRAISAL, $15,650, INCLUDING NON-CASH MITIGATING FACTORS SUCH AS A FENCE, AS PRESENTED DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 1 AGAINST (YALTERS). BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Lease with Gunderson, Inc. at Booth Kelly Center. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GUNDERSON, INC. TO LEASE 99,515 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING G AT BOOTH KELLY CENTER, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE PRESENTED DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Other Business. a. Councilor Schanz explained that he had a conversation with Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi regarding the Municipal Court Judges. He questioned if this was an issue to discuss with the Council at this time. Mr. Grimaldi felt it would be appropriate to bring this up with the Judges at the same time that another issue would be brought up to them. Mr. Grimaldi explained that the Judges changed the reimbursement plan for court-appointed attorneys. He explained that one attorney felt she was not communicated with properly and brought this complaint to the City Attorney who then referred this to the City Manager's Office. Mayor Morrisette questioned who Judiciary Committee members were. Councilor Burge and Schanz were on the Committee. Councilor Schanz responded that another appointment needed to made to replace Councilor Berg. Mayor Morrisette commented that Councilor Shaver would be responsible for all committees Mr. Berg was on. Mayor Morrisette stated that Councilor Shaver was a member of the Judiciary Committee. b. Councilor Shaver announced that he would serve on the McKenzie Watershed Council. c. Councilor Beyer agreed to serve on the TransPlan Advisory Committee. d. Councilor Walters had questions regarding the Northwest Coalition on Malicious Harassment conference. He explained that an upcoming conference was scheduled to be held in Washington. Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi explained that the Human Rights Commission was a member of the Coalition for one year. The Commission later adopted a policy that available funding would be used internally and that the Commission would not support outside organizations. Membership with the Coalition was not renewed. Mr. Grimaldi was not aware of any Commission representative attending the conference. . tilt . City Council Special Meeting Minutes - September 27, 1993 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:49. Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson ATTEST: ~~ City Recorder #4428