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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/1994 Regular 4IIt 4IIt . City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1994 The city of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Tuesday, January 18, 1994, at 7:15 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Shaver, Walters, Schanz and Maine. Councilor Burge was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Secretary 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. Buddy Bradley, Wayside Open Bible. ORDER OF BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA By Council consensus, Business from the City Attorney would be addressed at this time. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY 1. Sony Optical Disc Manufacturing Facility. City Attorney Joe Leahy explained that the Sony Corporation of America announced plans to build a new optical disc manufacturing center in Springfield. The new center is designed as a full-service facility for the manufacturing of optical discs. The company will invest approximately $115 million, over two phases, into an optical disc manufacturing center to be located on thirty-eight acres within the McKenzie Gateway Special Light Industrial (SLI) site. Initial employment will be approximately 300 people with likely expansion to 1,000 jobs within thirty-six months. In addition, the company will own forty-six adjacent acres for future expansion. In return for this investment and the creation of family wage jobs, the public agencies will contribute funding to service over 130 acres of the SLI site which will allow the siting of the Sony development, Quality Bowling, and other future uses. City Attorney Joe Leahy provided Council with a detailed presentation on the option agreements and the costs associated with the agreements. 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Meeting January 18, 1994 - Minutes Page 2 He explained that the Council was asked to formally approve these agreements which were presented for Council consideration during the Executive Session held earlier in the day at 7:00 a.m. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND RATIFY THE MEMORANDUM OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING (MOMU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND SONY CORPORATION, WHICH IS A NON-BINDING DECLARATION OF INTENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES INVOLVED. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND RATIFY THE FOLLOWING OPTION AGREEMENTS: 1. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 4, 1994, FROM G. H. FROEMMING AND COLLEEN F. FROEMMING, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST, AND ROBERT BAECHER, AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST AS TENANTS IN COMMON, TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT TO BUSINESS FOR SITING IN THE SPRINGFIELD SPECIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SITE. THE AMOUNT OF THE OPTION PAYMENT WAS $500. THIS OPTION AGREEMENT WILL BE ASSIGNED TO SONY CORPORATION. IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE BY SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $441,829. 2. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 5, 1994, FROM G. H. FROEMMING AND COLLEEN F. FROEMMING, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY THE TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST, AND ROBERT BAECHER, AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST AS TENANTS IN COMMON, TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT TO BUSINESS FOR SITING IN THE SPRINGFIELD SPECIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SITE. THIS AMOUNT OF THE OPTION PAYMENT WAS $500. THIS OPTION AGREEMENT WILL BE ASSIGNED TO SONY CORPORATION. IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE BY SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $165,000. IN ADDITION, THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RELOCATION COSTS TO MOVE THE TENANT. 3. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 1994, BETWEEN ERIC D. WICKLUND AND DORCAS L. WICKLUND, AS TRUSTEES OF WICKLUND LIVING TRUST, DATED OCTOBER 1, 1991, TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR ASSIGNMENT TO SONY CORPORATION. THE OPTION PRICE IS $1,000. IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE OF THE OPTION BY SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $108,000. CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MISCELLANEOUS ROAD IMPROVEMENT COSTS NORTH OF CORPORATE WAY CUL-DE-SAC BULB. 4. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 7, 1994, BETWEEN BARBARA A. SHIDEK AND THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR ASSIGNMENT TO SONY CORPORATION. THE OPTION PRICE IS $500. 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Meeting January 18, 1994 - Minutes ~age 3 IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE OF THE OPTION BY SONY CORPORATION OR THE CITY AND CONVEYANCE TO SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $140,000. IN ADDITION, RELOCATION LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE CITY WILL RESULT IN OTHER EXPENSES, $25,000 TO $30,000. 5. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 1994, BETWEEN HAROLD E. RICE AND LEONA M. RICE AND THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE 12-ACRE SITE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO SONY CORPORATION. THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE OPTION IS $500. IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE OF THE OPTION BY SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $45,000. PER ACRE, FOR APPROXIMATELY PLUS OR MINUS 12 ACRES. 6. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 1994, BETWEEN HAROLD E. RICE AND LEONA M. RICE AND THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE 17.6-ACRE SITE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO SONY CORPORATION. THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE OPTION IS $500. IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE OF THE OPTION BY SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $20,500. PER ACRE, OF WHICH THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 7.5 ACRES AND SONY CORPORATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 10.1 ACRES. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. The Mayor and Council recognized the City Attorney's Office and city staff for their assistance with this project. City Manager Mike Kelly was also recognized for his vision and efforts in pursuing this project. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT None. 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 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims a. Approval of the November, 1993 Disbursements for Approval. 2. Minutes a. January 3, 1994 - Regular Session. 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 94-1 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-794: 8TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS, G STREET NORTH TO HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY, AND VICINITY, FROM GELCO CONSTRUCTION CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,418.02. b. RESOLUTION NO. 94-2 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-848: 58TH STREET OVERLAY AND BASE REPAIR, FROM EUGENE SAND & GRAVEL, INC., IN City Council Regular Session Meeting January 18, 1994 - Minutes Page 4 THE AMOUNT OF $139,853.22. 4IIt 4. Other Routine Matters a. Motion to Confirm the Appointment of Bob Duey as Finance Director. b. Endorsement of OLCC Liquor License for Fastop Grocery, Located at 4605 Main Street. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Budget Transfer and Supplemental Budget Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 94-3 - A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUND GRANTS; REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND; AND TRANSFERRING AND RE-APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE STREET, SEWER OPERATIONS, VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUNDS. RESOLUTION NO. 94-4 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 CITY BUDGET. 4IIt Acting Finance Director Pat Coleman presented a staff report on this issue and answered questions of Council. Several times throughout the fiscal year the Council is requested to make adjustments to the budget to reflect needed changes in planned activities, to recognize new revenues such as grants or to make other required adjustments. The City Council is asked to approve the regular budget transfer resolution and the supplemental budget resolution. 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 SHAVER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 94-3 AND 94-4. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Hospital Facility Authority Refunding and Revenue Bonds. RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON, APPROVING OF HOSPITAL REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1994 (MCKENZIE WILLAMETTE HOSPITAL PROJECT) BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON. City Recorder Eileen Stein presented a staff report on this issue. The Hospital Facility Authority of the city of Springfield is seeking approval of a resolution approving refunding and revenue bonds, following the public hearing. International Revenue Code requires public approval prior to the issuance of bonds for hospital facilities. 4IIt Ms. Stein introduced Howard Rankin, Hospital Facility Authority Bond 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Meeting January 18, 1994 - Minutes Page 5 Council and Joe Burrows, Hospital Facility Authority Bond Underwriter. Mr. Rankin and Mr. Burrows were available to answer questions of Council. Ms. Stein also explained that comments prepared by Councilor Burge were included in the Council Agenda Item Summary packet. Ms. Stein stated that Councilor Burge was the Council liaison to the Hospital Facility Authority. Mayor Morrisette also introduced Larry Thorp, Legal Council to the Hospital Facilities Authority Board. Mr. Thorp discussed the benefits provided to the community through this process. He explained that this would provide tax exempt financing to the hospital and that this keeps the cost down for the hospital and there is no risk or expense to the city. Mr. Thorp discussed the small increase included in the resolution and explained this was for new computer equipment. Mr. Thorp also explained that the resolution was for under $17 million and that three years of bonds were not included in the refinancing. He stated that it could be more cost effective to refinance the three years of bonds as well. Mr. Thorp wanted Council to be aware of this just in case the item was brought back to Council to approve refinancing of the larger amount, which which would include the other bonds. 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 WALTERS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 94-5. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Joan Daisv, 961 S. 32nd Street, stated that she felt the city's amber street lights were objectionable. She also requested that as the city replace street lights, that they not replace them with the amber lights. COUNCIL RESPONSE None. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence From Wayne Hill, Chair, and Joseph Minato, Vice-Chair, East Alton Baker Park Citizen Planning Committee, Supporting the City's Efforts to Relocate the Training Site for Project Safe Run. 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Meeting ~anuary 18, 1994 - Minutes , Page 6 IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, 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 Keith Evans, 1286 S. 59th Street, Requesting a Variance for the Lightweight Portable Cover Over His Motorhome, Located on an Easement Which is Part of His Property. Mayor Morrisette commented on this issue. He requested that staff further review this issue and report back to Council. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE AND FOR STAFF TO REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Correspondence From Jim Sahr, PO Box 372, Encouraging the Library to Refrain From Regulating the Use of R-Rated Material. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. Correspondence From Dede McCluskey, 39013 Easton Lane, and 19 Additional Citizens, Supporting Council Action Which Amends the City Library Video Check-out Policy, Prohibiting Minors Under the Age of 16 From Checking Out R-Rated Videos From the Library. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. Correspondence from Mike Rogers, 5335 Daisy, Space 139, Requesting a Repeal of Article 36 of the Springfield Development Code. Council was provided with a memorandum dated January 18, 1994, to Susan Daluddung, from Greg Mott, in response to the letter from Mr. Rogers. a. Mike Roqers, 5335 Daisy, Space 139, spoke in support of his request and provided Council with related photographs. He explained that both he and property owner Mike McCarthy did not feel that the public was properly notified regarding the creation of Article 36 and its limitations for placing existing mobilehomes on lots. He also explained that the subdivision he desired to move his mobilehome onto has been in existence since 1979. He further explained that his mobilehome was newer than 80% of the mobilehomes currently located at the subdivision. b. Mike McCarthv, 2080 Harbor Drive, spoke in supported some comments made by Mr. Rogers. He discussed exempt status of the Development Code and questioned if this particular issue should fall within the exempt status of the Development Code. 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Meeting ~anuary 18, 1994 - Minutes 'Page 7 Councilor Shaver provided Council with history and background on this issue. Councilor Shaver was well informed on this issue since he previously served on the Planning Commission. 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 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. This issue would be brought back to Council on February 22, 1994. BIDS None. ORDINANCES None. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments. a. Library Board Appointment. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY WALTERS, TO REAPPOINT JOANNE ARNOLD TO THE LIBRARY YEAR TERM WHICH WOULD EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 1997. WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCILOR BOARD FOR A FOUR THE MOTION PASSED councilor Walters discussed the process advertising vacancies on board, committee and commissions. After Council discussion, it was agreed that even if the incumbent was re-applying for the position, the news release would not state this information. Council felt that by advertising that an incumbent would reapply, it may discourage others from applying. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Councilor Schanz attended a Human Rights Commission meeting. He explained that the Commission was in the process of revising the bylaws. He also discussed the nonexistence of a "charge" statement for the Commission. Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi explained that the Commission charge was described in the ordinance which created the Commission. Mr. Grimaldi acknowledged that the need for a "charge" statement has been raised before. 2. Councilor Walters discussed the Council Chamber Room voting display board. Currently yes votes are displayed in green, no votes are displayed in red. He questioned if the words "yes" and "no" could be added at the top of the display columns. Staff would check into this. 3. Councilor Walters questioned the city's readiness for an earthquake. City Manager Mike Kelly explained that Management Analyst Dixie Huffman was 4IIt 4IIt . City Council Regular Session Meeting ~anuary 18, 1994 - Minutes 'Page 8 involved in the development of a city-wide disaster & emergency plan. This item would be scheduled for Council review during a work session. 4. Councilor Walters discussed the site north of Goodyear and the old gas station previously located at Mohawk and Centennial Streets. He felt that the sites should be screened in. He felt that the locations were an eyesore. City Manager Mike Kelly explained that Councilor Walters had previously raised these issues and that the items are currently under review and staff would respond. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER None. ADJOURNMENT THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:16 P.M. ~~ Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson A1T~~ City Recorde'r #4798