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City of Springfield
Regular Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1993
The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City
Council Chamber, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, December 6,
1993, at 7:08 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Shaver, 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 me~ers of the staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morrisette.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Rev. Jeff Savage, First Baptist Church.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
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CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO ADOPT THE
CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM 3B REMOVED. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
1. Minutes
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b.
November 9, 1993
November 15, 1993
November 15, 1993
November 22, 1993
- Work Session
- Work Session
- Regular Session
- Work Session
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2. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 93-60 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-842:
NICOLE PARK FIRST ADDITION SUBDIVISION (RENAMED AUSTIN PARK SOUTH
SUBDIVISION) .
3. Other Routine Matters
a. Award of Bid in the Amount of $87,530 to Sahlberg Construction
Equipment and Safety Supplies for a Mechanical Street Sweeper.
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Endorsement of OLCCLiquor License for The Club Tavern Located at 420
Main Street.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Other Routine Matters
b. Adoption of the Proposed Charter for the McKenzie River Watershed
Council (MRWC).
Councilor Shaver provided background information related to the MRWC.
He also provided information regarding membership and the make-up of
the MRWC. He also explained that the ground rules were approved
during the last MRWC meeting and that the MRWC would conduct business
on a consensus basis.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ADOPT THE CHARTER FOR THE MCKENZIE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL. THE
MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Liens for Public Improvements Constructed on North 6th Street, M Street
North 600 Feet; M Street From 5th to 7th Streets, and Vicinity, Project
1-780.
ORDINANCE NO. 5716 - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PAVING, CURBS AND
GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, STREET LIGHTING, STREET TREES, AND STORM DRAINAGE TO
SERVE NORTH 6TH STREET, M STREET NORTH 600 FEET; M STREET FROM 5TH TO 7TH
STREETS, AND VICINITY (1-780), IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY,
OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Finance Director Pat Coleman was available to answer questions from the
Council. The city has completed a local improvement project including
paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, street trees, and
storm drainage to serve North 6th Street, M Street north 600 feet; M Street
from 5th to 7th Streets, and vicinity. The Council is requested to hold a
public hearing and to adopt the ordinance assessing the properties for this
project in the amount of $93,359. The ordinance contains an emergency
clause which makes it effective immediately upon adoption. The emergency
clause is being used because staff would like to enter the liens on the
city docket as soon as possible.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 5716. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
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. 2. Request for Vacation of a Public Utility Easement and a Drainage Facility
Easement: Sycan B, Applicant; Jo. No. 93-10-163.
ORDINANCE NO. 5717 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING A 30 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT AND A 30 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTHWEST BOUNDARY
OF PARCEL 2 OF PARTITION PLAT NO. 91-P0177, ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-03-22-34, TAX
LOT 2700 AS RECORDED IN REEL 642R, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 7326340, LANE COUNTY,
OREGON DEED RECORDS; AND A 30 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE
NORTHWEST PORTION OF PARCEL 2 OF PARTITION PLAT NO. 91-P0177, AS RECORDED
IN REEL 851R, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 7736178, LANE COUNTY, OREGON DEED RECORDS,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
City Planner Lauren Lezell presented a staff report on this issue. The
applicant is requesting a vacation of the two easements in order to
increase the property's buildable area. Two ordinance readings are
normally provided for this action, however, emergency adoption is requested
because the applicant's final site plan cannot be approved until the
easements are vacated and the next City Council regular meeting date is
January 3, 1994.
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The subject property is located on the south side of Oakdale Street, east
of Gateway Street. The Metro Plan (Gateway Refinement Plan) designation
and zoning are Medium Density Residential (MDR). The Public Works
Department and the affected utilities have reviewed the application, and
have determined that vacation of these easements will have no negative
effect on service provision or other public benefit derived from the
easements.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 5717. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. Draft Eugene-Springfield Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
(CHAS) .
RESOLUTION NO. 93-61 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1994 EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD
COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY (CHAS) FOR SUBMISSION TO THE
FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Housing Planner Robin Johnson presented a staff report on this issue. This
public hearing is the final opportunity to receive comments on the draft
CHAS, before adoption by each jurisdiction. The Eugene City Council is
reviewing the document and is scheduled to adopt the CHAS at its December
6th meeting.
The CHAS serves as the guiding document in the allocation of federal
housing funds. This document will be in effect for at least the next
twenty-four months or until HUD requires that a new "consolidated" plan be
adopted by Eugene and Springfield. This new document requirement will
combine the planning process for the Community Development Program, HOME
program and the CHAS.
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The CHAS provides a profile on the housing market and housing needs for
both jurisdictions. It also ranks program priorities for affordable
permanent housing, housing and services for homeless households, and
supportive housing and services. This draft is essentially the same
document adopted by Council two years ago, but updated with 1990 Census
information for housing needs and includes other HUD required information
for this submission. The policy and program priorities are unchanged from
the last submission.
The Housing Policy Board held a public hearing for the 1994 submission on
December 2, 1993. Council was provided with a handout containing
amendments recommended by the Policy Board. The three recommended
amendments were as follows: (1) include fair housing language from the 1993
CHAS; (2) amend page 88 - recommendation for improvement, providers; and
(3) amend page 95 and 96 - Metropolitan Affordable Housing Corporation.
Three comments that were not recommended as amendments were as follows:
(1) Eugene only - increase home ownership opportunities in the Whiteaker
neighborhood; (2) create a neighborhood specific CHAS; and (3) increase the
goal of housing for elderly.
Ms. Johnson answered questions of Council regarding costs related to CHAS.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
Mr. Jack Roberts, Lane County Commissioner and Housing Policy Board chair,
was introduced. Mr. Roberts explained that this review process provides a
strategy for meeting the federal requirements for fair housing. He also
explained that when this requirement was passed, the idea of completing a
comprehensive plan made sense for communities which have not already
completed one. He also explained that our community has done this through
the Housing Policy Board, and Housing Task Force, which was created prior
to the creation of the Board. He also explained that compliance was met in
order to qualify for federal funding. Mr. Roberts noted that it was a
requirement that this plan be updated every year. He also explained that
the policy which required annual review was being looked at and he hoped
that the federal government would eliminate the annual review requirement.
He explained that to cut costs, the Board decided to complete a scaled down
version of the document. He also explained that a number of things not
required were left out. He also explained that even though the fair
housing requirements were left out they decided to put it back in to
eliminate any misunderstanding.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 93-61 AS AMENDED BY EXHIBIT B. THE MOTION PASSED WITH
A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
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4. Use of Churches as Temporary Shelters.
ORDINANCE NO. 5718 - AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-1 TO 9-1-4, ARTICLE
1, CHAPTER IX TO THE SPRINGFIELD CODE, 1965, PERTAINING TO THE USE OF
CHURCHES AS TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Building Official Dave Puent presented a staff report on this issue. At
the City Council meeting on November 15, 1993, Council directed staff to
prepare an ordinance that allows churches to be used as temporary emergency
shelters. Mr. Puent provided Council with a handout which contained
revisions to the proposed ordinance as follows:
1. Amend Section 9-1-2(1) to read as follows: Church shall be defined as
specified in Section 2.020 of the Sprinqfield Development Code and as
a building or buildings of at least 3,000 square feet.
2. Amend Section 9-1-3 to read as follows: ...emergency shelter for the
homeless. Prior to authorizinq occupancy, the Buildinq Official shall
apply the followinq standards:...
3. Amend Section 9-1~4 to read as follows: .. .not in compliance with
Sections 9-1-1 to 9-1-3 of this Article by city staff...
As part of the discussions regarding the Shelter Work Group's request to
fund the emergency winter car camp, Councilor Greg Shaver proposed an
alternative emergency shelter solution. Under Councilor Shaver's proposal,
churches would be allowed to house homeless people inside their buildings
during the winter months. Staff has prepared an ordinance to this effect,
providing that churches meet minimal health and safety requirements.
Local churches and neighborhood associations were sent notices of this
proposed change to the Municipal Code.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing.
1. Marty Floyd, Program Director, Interfaith Emergency Shelter System,
2485 North 5th, spoke in support of providing support to those in
need. She discussed her support for community churches helping
the homeless.
2. Gary Bour, 902 North 25th Place, Springfield, representing North 25th
Place Neighbors, explained he was not opposed to helping the
community, although, felt that the residents were not well informed
regarding the proposed revisions to the Springfield City Code, Section
9-1-1 to 9-1-4. He felt that the community should provide assistance
to local Springfield residents only.
Councilor Shaver provided additional information and clarification
regarding the proposal.
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3.
Ron Tyler, Pastor, Church of the Nazarene, 942 North 28th Street,
expressed concern that the proposal placed many stipulations on what
could be done inside churches.
Councilor Shaver responded to comments made by Pastor Tyler and
discussed safety issues related to the ordinance.
Mr. Tyler further discussed providing shelter for needy people.
4. Jonathan Sieqle, Chair, Springfield Planning Commission, 540 E Street,
discussed process and procedure related to zoning. He discussed
affordable and low-cost housing. He felt that city staff needed to
review building codes and possibly amend regulations to help provide a
more permanent solution to the homeless and housing shortage.
5. Chuck North, Pastor, Church of the Nazarene, 1715 West 1st Avenue,
Junction City, spoke in support of helping the homeless. He discussed
the need to provide long term assistance.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
Building Official Dave Puent answered questions of Council. He discussed
regulations related to safety.
Councilor Schanz stated that 50% of housing market in Springfield was
rentals. He felt that the tax regulations caused people to avoid selling
rental property because they did not want to pay taxes on any gains. He
was doubtful that many churches would be able to help the homeless on a
long-term basis because it would be a financial drain. He felt the
ordinance should be changed to 12 months.
Councilor Burge stated that he did not see any request or petition from a
coalition of churches requesting the proposed ordinance. He was concerned
that Council may adopt the ordinance and find out that, because of building
modifications required, churches may not be able to participate in
accommodating the homeless. He questioned if there was another way this
could be done on an interim basis without adopting an ordinance. City
Attorney Tim Harold answered questions of Council. Council further
discussed this issue in detail.
Councilor Shaver suggested that a mail-out be provided to churches with
information related to the revised ordinance. Councilor Burge added that a
possible presentation could be provided to members of the church to explain
and answer questions regarding this proposal
Councilor Maine felt more comfortable if this issue could be reviewed in
approximately six months. Staff would bring this issue back to Council for
review in six months.
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City Recorder Eileen Stein entered into the public record a letter
from Pastor Gary Emery, Calvary Temple, 1116 Centennial Blvd.,
supporting a revision to the Springfield City Code to allow churches
to provide lodging for homeless families, and in support of helping
the homeless.
7. City Recorder Eileen Stein entered into the public record a letter
from Wendell Biddle Tamburro, 1909 Bonnie Lane, supporting a revision
to the Springfield City Code, to allow churches to provide lodging for
homeless families.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ, TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5718, ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-1 TO 9-1-4, ARTICLE 1,
CHAPTER IX TO THE SPRINGFIELD CODE, 1965, PERTAINING TO THE USE OF CHURCHES
AS TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY, AND AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE THE REVISIONS MADE BY MR.
PUENT, AS WELL AS CHANGING THE TIME PERIOD TO REFLECT A 12 MONTH TIME
PERIOD.
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City Attorney Tim Harold discussed language contained in Section 9-1-2(2)
of the proposed ordinance. He made specific reference to the word
"temporary" being defined as the maximum time for a church to be used as an
emergency shelter where the homeless may sleep - any 15 consecutive day or
longer period from October to May. He also explained that if the language
October to May was deleted, this program would be a year round program and
also discussed grant of authority. He also explained that under the
proposed system, there was a seven month maximum period. He questioned
if it was the intent of the Council to go to a 12 month period with an
annual permit. After further discussion, Mr. Harold suggested that the
language under 9-1-3 be revised to read as follows, "... PRIOR TO
AUTHORIZING OCCUPANCY, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL
APPLY THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS: "
COUNCILOR SHAVER'S MOTION ALSO INCLUDED THE LANGUAGE REVISION PROVIDED BY
MR. HAROLD. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. Mayor Morrisette discussed the CHAS document. He made reference to the
First Time Home Buyer's program in Springfield. He made reference to
information regarding this program on page 68 of the document. He felt
that Council needed to be aware of this program and suggested that a memo
be sent to Council reminding them of city involvement related to the
Springfield program. He also noted that the city provided $15,000 toward
fees for certain programs (Habitat for Humanity, NEDCO and St. Vincent de
Paul) .
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Beverly NOkleby, 1235 F Street, spoke in support of a Home Occupation
Application to use a portion of the residence for an office and storage of
equipment used for a parking lot sweeper business. Ms. Nokleby provided
Council with a letter dated December 1, 1993 regarding her application for
a Home Occupation Permit.
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2. Art Kennedy, 1404 Centennial Blvd., discussed the regulations and
restrictions placed on the Library related to the check-out policy for "R"
rated video tapes. He requested that Council repeal this restriction.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from Dan Plaza, Superintendent, Willamalane Park and
Recreation District, in Support of the Sports Center.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Correspondence From Mr. Frank Coleman, 393 North 71st Street, in Support of
the Sale or Trade of Weapons.
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.
5.
Correspondence from Barbara Keller, Eugene City Councilor, Ward 2, Thanking
the Springfield City Council for Contributing $5,000 for the Centennial Car
Camp.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
3.
A petition Signed by 10 Springfield Residents, Requesting That Commercial
Attack Dog Training, Conducted at the MWMC Park Area Located at Aspen and
North Walnut Road be Stopped.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
a. Brian Kenny, 1352 North Walnut Road, representing himself and other
homeowners on North Walnut Road, spoke in opposition of the use of
this area for attack dog training. He explained he was not opposed to
the training of the dogs, although, was in opposition to the training
being done at this location.
b. Betsy Steffensen, 512 Aspen, supported the the attack dog training
program, although, was in opposition of training being done at this
location. Ms. Steffensen contacted Lane Community College (LCC) and
discussed a possible alternate location for the training of dogs. Ms.
Steffensen stated that individuals she spoke with at LCC supported the
possible training of dogs at LCC. She stated that the safety of
children was a concern with current location of dog training classes.
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Shelley Reecher, Founder and Director of Project Safe Run, 815 Cherry
Street, Eugene, spoke in support of Project Safe Run. She explained
that she has contributed $262,000 from her personal trust fund for
this program. She reminded Council that the dogs were defense dogs.
Ms. Reecher answered questions of Council regarding needs for
training and stated that 500 yards of flat land was needed.
City Recorder Eileen Stein explained that the MWMC site is zoned open
space. The property is used as a park for a variety of traditional
recreational activities. Because the property is within the city limits
and is utilized as a public park space, the City Attorney has advised that
the Springfield City Code would apply.
Ms. Stein explained that the Springfield City Code Sections 5-4-2 and
5-4-10 prohibit the keeping of dogs at large, but also except dogs which
are in obedience or field training exercises. She also explained that dogs
under the PSR program would qualify from exemption under this provision.
However, 5-4-11 also prohibits persons from keeping barking dogs, there are
no exceptions in this case.
d. Phil Farrinqton, Planner, willamalane Park and Recreation District,
answered questions of Council and provided information regarding the
location of Great Blue Heron nests located in the open space area.
Mr. Farrington explained that the Blue Heron were not endangered,
although, they were rare in this area.
Councilor Walters supported the efforts of Ms. Reecher and discussed the
needs addressed by Ms. Reecher's project.
Councilor Burge was sensitive to both the concerns of the residents in this
area and appreciated the efforts of Ms. Reecher.
Mayor Morrisette hoped that neighbors were patient with working out this
project and that PSR was a needed service.
Staff would review what property was available to conduct PSR training.
PSR would continue training at the MWMC site. Staff would report back
within 30 days.
4. Correspondence From Shelley Reecher, Founder and Director of Project Safe
Run (PSR), PO Box 22234, Eugene, in Support of PSR.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED: WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
5. Correspondence from William E. and Nancy Jones, 1627 Carter Lane, in
support of PSR was provided as a handout to Council.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
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6. Correspondence from David Reed, Manager, Planning and Development
Department, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, expressing concern
regarding the attack dog training taking place at the MWMC open space area
at Aspen and North Walnut on the west end of the basin was provided as a
handout to Council.
Council did not take formal action to accept the correspondence.
7. Correspondence from Beverly Nokleby, 1235 F Street, in Support of a Home
Occupation Application to Use a Portion of the Residence for an Office and
Storage of Equipment Used for a Parking Lot Sweeper Business. Ms. Nokleby
Addressed Council Under Business From the Audience.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
Council recessed at approximately 8:45. Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
BIDS
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ORDINANCES
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. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments.
a. Library Board Appointment.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
APPOINT JOSEPH MATHIEU TO THE LIBRARY BOARD WITH THE TERM EXPIRING ON
DECEMBER 31, 1995. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
b. Arts Commission Appointments.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
BURGE, TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENTS OF CHARLES SWISHER, WENDY HAFDAHL
AND NADA ZAWADNY TO THEIR FIRST FOUR YEAR TERM, AND NOT APPOINT GARY
CORNELIUS AND RE-ADVERTISE FOR THIS POSITION.
Councilor Walters felt that the Council should conduct personal
interviews for board, committee and commission vacancies. He felt
that this would provide applicants the opportunity to respond to
questions and comments of Council. He also felt uncomfortable not
being able to personally talk with Mr. Cornelius about specific
comments made by Mr. Cornelius in a letter to the editor.
Museum Coordinator Kathy Jensen explained that all applicants were
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aware that this item was scheduled as an agenda item tonight and the
applicants could have attended the meeting if they desired.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WALTERS TO AMEND THE MOTION AND TO RATIFY
THE APPOINTMENTS OF CHARLES SWISHER, WENDY HAFDAHL AND NADA ZAWADNY TO
THEIR FIRST FOUR YEAR TERM, TO NOT APPOINT GARY CORNELIUS AND THAT
FUTURE APPLICANTS TO BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSIONS VACANCIES BE
INTERVIEWED. THE AMENDMENT DIED DUE TO A LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilor Beyer did not support this motion. She felt that because
Mr. Cornelius did not agree with Council, this was not a sufficient
reason not to appoint Mr. Cornelius to the Commission. She would vote
no on this motion even though she supported applicant appointments to
the Commission.
Councilor Shaver responded to comments made by Councilor Beyer.
Councilor Burge agreed that people were entitled to have differing
opinions, although, retaliation was not acceptable.
Councilor Maine felt that if Council did not appoint Mr. Cornelius
because of his comments made, this could set a precedence. He
explained that there were members on other board, committee and
commissions which have called Council different names.
Mayor Morrisette felt that differing opinions may provide a balance
among groups.
Councilor Shaver stated that comments made by Mr. Cornelius included
the Council being "on the cutting edge of stupidity." He felt this
crossed the line of being constructive.
Councilor Walters felt that if Council did not appoint Mr. Cornelius
because of his comments, Council may be living up to some of Mr.
Cornelius' points. Councilor Walters still supported the amended
motion that Council interview applicants for board, committee and
commission vacancies.
THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO APPOINT THREE MEMBERS, EXCLUDING GARY CORNELIUS
TIED BY A VOTE OF 3 FOR AND 3 AGAINST. MAYOR MORRISETTE BROKE THE
TIE. THE MOTION FAILED BY A VOTE OF 3 FOR AND 4 AGAINST (MORRISETTE,
WALTERS, MAINE AND BEYER) .
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BEYER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS,
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GARY CORNELIUS TO A SECOND FOUR YEAR TERM
AND TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENTS OF CHARLES SWISHER, WENDY HAFDAHL AND
NADA ZAWADNY TO THEIR FIRST FOUR YEAR TERM. THE MOTION TIED WITH A
VOTE OF 3 FOR AND 3 AGAINST (SHAVER, SCHANZ AND BURGE). MAYOR
MORRISETTE BROKE THE TIE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND
3 AGAINST (SHAVER, SCHANZ AND BURGE) .
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. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. A Resolution Initiating project 1-857.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-62 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROJECT 1-857: SANITARY
SEWER TRUNK LINE IMPROVEMENTS AT HARLOW ROAD AND PHEASANT STREET, AND
VICINITY.
City Engineer Al Peroutka presented a staff report on this issue. City
Surveyor Don Rogers pointed out areas, on the wall map, of the proposed
project. Public Works is requesting initiation of a project for
construction of the first phase of the Game Farm trunk sewer which will
eventually be extended up Game Farm Road to serve the residential and
industrial Gateway areas and a portion of North Springfield. Adoption of
the resolution of intent to improve is the first step in the improvement
process. The Council will also be asked to approve a transfer of funds to
provide financing for the project (see Resolution No. 93-64).
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COuNCILOR BURGE, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 93-62. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
2. A Resolution Initiating Project 1-864.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-63 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROJECT 1-864: STREET
IMPROVEMENTS ON GATEWAY STREET NORTH, BELTLINE TO I-5, AND VICINITY.
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City Engineer Al Peroutka presented a staff report on this issue. Public
Works is requesting initiation of a project for full improvement of Gateway
Street, between Beltline Road and Interstate 5 and for 400 feet of Game
Farm Road east of Gateway Street. Adoption of the resolution of intent to
improve is the first step in the improvement process. The Council will
also be asked to approve a transfer of funds to provide financing for the
project (see Resolution No. 93-64).
Councilor Burge declared a possible conflict of interest. He explained
that he represented Mariott Corporation and another client who is
negotiating on tax lots 101 and 102 from Sycan B. Councilor Burge
explained that his personal involvement would not prejudice his decision.
He explained that a full street improvement made more sense than a 2/3
street improvement.
a. Tim Hovet, representing Sycan B, 3405 Baldy View, spoke in support of
the project.
Mr. Hovet He explained that Wyane Rembold, President, Smith's Home
Furnishings, was also in support of the project.
Mr. Hovet explained that he had also talked with Dr. Badi'i, owner of
Delta College. He explained that Dr. Badi'i, who was in the process
of building, supported the project. Dr. Badi'i had requested that
council make a decision tonight so that construction can occur prior
to bad weather.
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b.
Henry Stalick, 1644 Victorian Way, owner of lots 4902 and 1101 also
representing his son, Henry M. Stalick, owner lot number 4901, spoke
in favor of the improvements, although, had concerns regarding the
cost of improvements and questioned if he could afford them. He
requested additional information on the improvement costs.
City Manger Mike Kelly reminded Council that approval of this resolution
was only authorizing the initiation process for the project. The
initiation process includes project design and costs review, not approval
of the project.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 93-63. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST
AND ONE ABSTENTION (BURGE).
3. Budget Transfer Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-64 - A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING A SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND GRANT AND RE-APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE GENERAL, STREET,
BANCROFT REDEMPTION, TRANSIENT ROOM TAX, METRO WASTEWATER, SDC PROJECTS,
DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUNDS.
Finance Director Pat Coleman presented a staff report on this issue. The
Council is requested to approve the attached budget transfer resolution
that authorizes the budget adjustments described in the agenda item summary
packet.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 93-64. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
4.
Other Business.
a. City Manager Mike Kelly discussed scheduling the annual Council goal
setting session. Councilor Burge had a conflict with January 15 - 22,
1994. Mr. Kelly discussed other possible dates of January 29 and 30
or February 5 and 6, 1994.
Council further discussed annual goal setting and questioned if hiring
a facilitator was really necessary. Council also discussed the
possibility of an abbreviated goal setting session.
Staff would contact Council and poll them for dates they would be
available to participate in a goal setting session to be held within
the next six weeks.
Mr. Kelly further reaffirmed that he felt it was necessary to conduct
a session once per year.
Council discussed their desire to have a facilitator every other year
rather than each year.
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b.
Councilor Schanz discussed the chipping program. He explained that
mobile home parks were not serviced by the chipping program because
the chipper was not allowed on private property. Public Works
Director Dan Brown would follow-up on this request.
c. City Manager Mike Kelly discussed the Livable Oregon Cities Project
created to promote the visioning concept and to support communities
that may benefit from using the process, Envision the Future - Become
a Livable Oreqon City, to determine their preferred future. By
Council consensus, a letter of intent would be drafted for the Mayor's
signature. This letter would begin the application process to apply
for up to $1,000 in awards (cash and/or technical assistance).
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:48 P.M.
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