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City of Springfield
Regular Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1994
The city of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City
Council Chamber, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, April 18,
1994, at 7:05 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Shaver, Walters, Burge, and
Schanz. 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
None.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Mayor Morrisette proclaimed April 18 - 24, 1994, as Springfield Public
Library Week.
2. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Penny Olsen, Human Resources, for 15
years of service to the city of Springfield.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO ADOPT
THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEMS 2A AND 3A REMOVED. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. Minutes
a. March 28, 1994 - Work Session
b. April 4, 1994 - Work Session
c. April 4, 1994 - Regular Meeting
2. Resolutions
a. Removed From Consent Calendar.
3. Ordinances
a. Removed From Consent Calendar.
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b.
ORDINANCE NO. 5731 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD HUMAN
RIGHTS ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION FROM 15 TO 11 AND PROVIDING FOR 9 ADULT AND 2 STUDENT
MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (2ND READING) .
4. Other Routine Matters
a. Endorsement of OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for OH! Oregon Harvest,
Located at 3000 Gateway Street.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 94-23 - A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A CITY CHARTER
AMENDMENT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994, AND
SETTING FORTH A BALLOT TITLE.
3. Ordinances
a.
ORDINANCE NO. 5730 - AN ORDINANCE CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION IN
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS
OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994. CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN LANE COUNTY ON SAID DATE, THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL IN WHICH THE OUTCOME IS FINAL UPON RECEIPT OF A MAJORITY OF
THE VOTES CAST, PROVIDING FOR USE OF THE SAME ELECTION BOARDS AND
POLLING PLACES AND MANNER OF ELECTION FOR SAID ELECTION AS SHALL BE
USED IN THE COUNTY-WIDE ELECTION, AND ALL ACTS NECESSARY FOR CARRYING
ON SAID ELECTION (SECOND READING) .
Councilor Walters stated that as a companion to the above ordinance,
the voters should be presented with the option to elect Councilors
from their wards. He felt the voters should be provided with the
opportunity to decide if a change should be made regarding the method
the Mayor and City Council are elected.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 94-23 AND ORDINANCE NO. 5730. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 3 FOR AND 2 AGAINST (WALTERS AND SCHANZ) .
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CDAC Funding Recommendations for the 1994-95 Community Development Block
Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-24 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROPOSED STATEMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1994-95.
Management Analyst Lynn Nakamura presented the staff report on this issue.
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) met on March 16, 1994
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to review CDBG proposals and to formulate funding recommendations for the
Mayor and City Council. A total of $1.35 million in proposals were
received. A total of $698,313 was available for allocation. The funding
recommendations are summarized in Attachment I and further described in
Attachment II of the staff report.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HOD) has estimated
that the city of Springfield's CDBG allocation for FY 94-95 is $672,000.
This is $54,000 more than the FY 93-94 allocation of $618,000. The new
grant funds will become available on July 1, 1994. It is also proposed
that unspent funds from prior years, totaling $26,313, be allocated to
projects during FY 93-94 and 94-95. This brings the total amount of funds
available to $698,313.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing.
1. Darlene Gantz, 920 North 22nd Street, spoke regarding the CDAC funding
recommendations. She felt that some of the money being forwarded to
the West M Street project should be used to improve her neighborhood.
She did not want sidewalks but wanted a good street to drive on.
Mayor Morrisette explained that staff would speak with her regarding
the process to get her street paved.
2. Laurita Barth, 2020 E Street, representing Maple P.T.S.A., spoke in in
support of the Maple Elementary project and stated there were members
of the community willing to assist if needed.
3.
Stan Paine, 1696 Rambling Drive, representing Maple Elementary School,
spoke in support of the proposed joint willamalane Park and Recreation
District and Springfield School District neighborhood park/playground
at Maple. He discussed the need for a safe place for children. He
explained many citizens were willing to participate in helping the
project.
David Reed, Willamalane Parks and Recreation District answered
questions of Council. He explained that a joint use agreement has not
yet been executed. He stated that willamalane's commitment was
pending based on action taken by the Council tonight.
4. Jerry Keener, 1034 Custer Court, Eugene, representing
Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity stated that Habitat's request
for funding ($60,700) was rejected. He requested that Council review
their request and determine if some funding may be available.
5. Shirley Gauthier, 538 West M Street, spoke in support of street
improvements for West M Street. She proposed a sidewalk on at least
one side of the street. She also supported the Habitat for Humanity
project.
6. Mark Ripley, 571 West M Street, spoke in support of paving and street
lights for West M Street. He felt the improvements would improve
safety in the neighborhood.
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City Manager Mike Kelly answered questions of Council regarding subsidizing
street improvements.
7. Carl Thompson, 535 West M Street, discussed safety issues in the area.
He was an advocate of a street blockade in the middle of the street.
He explained that the landlord was in opposition of street
improvements and may remonstrate.
8. David Reed, Representing Willamalane Park and Recreation District,
spoke in support of the Maple Street and Pride Park projects.
9. Richard Carlson, 833 North 5th Street, Chairman of the CDAC, spoke in
support of the funding recommendations proposed by the CDAC. Mr.
Carlson acknowledged that each project seeking funding was important.
He explained that because of limited funding only the projects which
provide the greatest benefit to the community were selected. He
discussed how difficult it was for the Committee to decide.
10. Dan Gantz, 920 North 22nd Street, spoke in support needed paving
improvements on North 22nd Street, between G and the south end of
Maple school.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
City Surveyor Don Rogers answered questions of Council and clarified the
West M Street project and how a differentiation was made between low income
residents versus low income homeowners.
City Attorney Joe Leahy explained the rationale behind the subsidy program
and stated that the goal is to help the low income who may be residing
in the home. He also stated that in an effort to achieve that goal, they
wanted to offer some incentive for the people who own the property to
participate.
City Manager Mike Kelly discussed the subsidy program. He also discussed
assessments relating to owner-occupied homes and rentals. He further
explained that if a resident was not low income, but above moderate income,
that person would pay two-thirds of the assessment cost and the Block Grant
Program would fund one-third of the cost. He stated that if the property
was a rental and zoned commercial or industrial, the only subsidy would be
$84 per-front-foot, and this would be almost 100 percent of the cost.
Council discussed further reviewing the issue of assessment subsidies
during a work session.
Councilor Schanz stated that the requested Capital Improvements for West M
Street, Rainbow to Prescott, was $190,000 and CDAC recommended $100,000.
He questioned what improvements would not be done if only $100,000 were
approved.
Councilor Shaver responded that the money would be held over until next
year because sufficient funds were not available to fund the entire project
this year. Councilor Shaver further clarified that the $100,000 would be
added to funding received next year in order to fund the entire project.
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Councilor Burge stated that through this program, the absentee owner was
receiving an enhancement to his/her property and the investor would most
likely increase the rent. He did not support subsidizing for those who did
not deserve the subsidy.
Ms. Nakamura provided additional information regarding the written policy
on subsidies. She explained that multi-family rental property shall be
assessed for the full cost per front foot of street improvements.
Mayor Morrisette questioned if there was Council consensus to set aside
$100,000 for West M Street improvements, subject to review of city policy.
Councilor Shaver stated that if funding was not allocated next year, the
project could not be completed.
Councilor Schanz thanked the CDAC for their efforts.
Councilor Burge commented that he supported projects which benefited
children. He discussed property owned by other taxing entities (School
District and Willamalane Park and Recreation District). He felt it was the
property owners responsibility to maintain their own holdings (development,
maintenance or renovation of parks and playgrounds.
Councilor Burge pointed out that CDAC recommended funding $12,000 for the
Neighborhood Economic Development Corp. (NEDCO). He stated that all other
funding recommendations, with the exception of Lane County Health and Human
Services, were benefiting either the city or Willamalane Park and
Recreation District.
Councilor Beyer stated that it was her understanding that the funds being
provided were federal funds for the community and that the money did not
belong to the city of Springfield. She stated that the funds were directed
to the city for disbursement only. She also noted that the money was for
the benefit of the community.
City Manger Mike Kelly explained that CDBG money was community based, not
city organization based. He also explained that funds are provided based
on population. He explained that the city of Springfield, Willamalane Park
and Recreation District and non-profit groups feel they can offer
assistance to the community through their programs. He also explained that
a priority list by category is developed each year.
Councilor Shaver explained that the Pride Park Phase II Playground
Development, and the Maple School Playground Renovation met the need of
serving low income people. He explained that CDAC was recommending that
the Pride Park project be allocated $5,000. He also explained that CDAC
was recommending that the Maple School Playground Renovation be allocated
$20,275. Councilor Shaver discussed the benefits of both projects.
Councilor Walters was encouraged by the partnership between willamalane and
the School District. He felt the resources should be combined. He did
state that he could not see the city approaching the willamalane or the
School District for funding. He felt the CDBG should be used to help
provide shelter for families.
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Mayor Morrisette stated that if Council had concerns regarding
Willamalane's allocation of funds for parks, the Council should attend
budget committee meetings or other meetings held by Willamalane.
Councilor Burge requested that he be provided with a copy of the federal
policy regarding Block Grant funds.
David Reed explained that Willamalane has attempted to seek other grant
funds for these projects but did not receive the funding. He clarified the
difference between routine maintenance and capital improvements.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO
ADOPT THE TWO ITEMS THAT ARE PART OF THE SUMMARY OF CDAC'S FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS WHICH INCLUDE FUNDING FOR THE MAPLE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
RENOVATION PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,275, AND THE PRIDE PARK PHASE II
PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 1 AGAINST (WALTERS).
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ TO ELIMINATE $20,188 FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNER, AND CREATE AN ISSUE PAPER FOR BUDGET
COMMITTEE REVIEW, APPLY THE $20,188 TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, REDUCE THE
$316,000 FOR THE HOUSING PROGRAMS BY $40,602 AND FULLY FUND HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,790. THE MOTION DIED DUE TO A LACK OF A
SECOND.
Councilor Shaver requested that if Council wanted to further review the
Strategic Planner position and fund it from the General Fund, he would like
Council to set aside $20,188 and not allocate it until after the Budget
Committee reviews the issue paper. He stated that Council may decide that
this is the best way to use the funds. He stated that he would support
taking some money out of the Housing Rehabilitation program to assist with
funding for Habitat for Humanity.
Councilor Shaver recommended that Council provide partial funding out of
the Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount of either $40,000 or
$30,000, to give Habitat for Humanity and give them the opportunity look
into matching grant fund raising.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ, TO
MOVE $40,000 FROM THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM, TO HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY, TO START CONSTRUCTION THIS YEAR AND TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL CDAC
FUNDING NEXT YEAR. THE MONEY WOULD BE USED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EIGHT
LOTS. ALSO, TO WITHHOLD THE ALLOCATION OF $20,188 FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNER, AND SET ASIDE UNTIL AFTER THE ISSUE PAPER IS
REVIEWED THROUGH THE BUDGET COMMITTEE PROCESS.
Councilor Walters did not support taking money from the Housing
Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Lynn Nakamura clarified the refinement planning and grant administration
projects.
Councilor Shaver restated his motion.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ, TO
TAKE $40,000 FROM THE CITY'S HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM, OUT OF THE
$316,000 THAT WAS RECOMMENDED FOR ALLOCATION, AND SET ASIDE $20,188, FOR
THE STRATEGIC PLANNER POSITION, UNTIL AFTER THE PROPOSAL IS REVIEWED
THROUGH THE BUDGET PROCESS AS AN ISSUE PAPER. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 94-24 AS AMENDED. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
2. Amendments to Article 2 and Article 36 of the Springfield Development Code
- City of Springfield, Applicant Jo. No. 93-12-194.
ORDINANCE NO. 5732 - AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE
BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS AND ARTICLE 36 MANUFACTURED DWELLING
STANDARDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Gregory Mott presented the staff report on this issue. The 1993
Legislature adopted House Bill 2835 which requires all cities and counties
to allow manufactured housing on any lot or parcel approved for single
family home development. The Planning Commission has recommended changes
to the Springfield Development Code that will implement House Bill 2835.
House Bill 2835 was adopted into law last fall and must be implemented
locally by May 1, 1994. The law requires city and county ordinances to be
amended so that manufactured housing can be located on any lot or parcel
zoned Single Family (Low Density) Residential. The law allows these
jurisdictions to require certain design features as a precondition for
placement. These features include: 1,000 square foot multi-sectional
units; 3:12 roof pitch; roofing and siding comparable to the same materials
used for site built construction; thermal efficiency equivalent to site
built construction; and a carport or garage. The city's current
regulations do not allow manufactured homes on all lots and parcels, but
all of the allowable design standards have been in place since 1991.
The Planning Commission started the hearing process on these amendments on
February 2, 1994 and concluded their hearing on April 6, 1994. The
Planning Commission voted to maintain all design standards with the
following two exceptions: thermal efficiency requirements would apply to
units constructed after May, 1994; and, carport or garage was dropped in
favor of "off-street parking standards required for site built homes,"
(i.e., two paved parking spaces). The Planning Commission voted 5-2 in
favor of this recommendation. The two dissenting votes were based on the
position that so long as manufactured homes have to comply with design
standards that are not required for site built homes the ordinance is
discriminatory.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing.
1. Mike Roqers, 5335 Daisy, #139, had previously spoken in opposition of
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the ordinance and felt it was discriminatory. He would repeal his
opposition at this time if the ordinance was supported by Mr. Puent
and Mr. Mott. He also thanked staff for their work on this issue.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5732. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
3. An Ordinance Establishing Liens for Public Improvements, Project 1-690.
ORDINANCE NO. 5733 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIENS FOR PAVING, CURBS AND
GUTTERS, STORM DRAINAGE AND SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION TO SERVE NORTH
25TH PLACE, G STREET NORTH 600 FEET AND VICINITY (PROJECT 1-690), IN THE
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY, OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. The
city has completed a local improvement project including paving, curbs and
gutters, storm drainage and sanitary sewer rehabilitation to serve North
25th Place, G Street North 600 feet, 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 $33,219.91. The ordinance
contains an emergency clause which makes it effective immediately upon
adoption. The emergency clause is being used in order 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 BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5733. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
None.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from Larry R. Brabham, Sr. and Barbara (Brabham) Cochrane,
131 Deadmond Ferry Road, in Opposition of the Proposed Bike Path Along
McKenzie River.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
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None.
ORDINANCES
1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-7-17, Map No.2, I-5 Mall/Sports Facility
and Commercial Sign District of the Springfield City Code.
ORDINANCE NO.5 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9-7-17, MAP NO.2, I-5
MALL/SPORTS FACILITY & COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICTS OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY
CODE (1ST READING) .
Ordinance No. 5 received a first reading by title only.
Dave Puent presented the staff report on this issue. Recently, it was
discovered that Map No. 2 of the Springfield Sign Code excludes businesses
and property owners located at the southern end of the Gateway Mall of any
signage. In order to allow signage to properties located adjacent to the
Gateway Mall, staff is requesting that Map No. 2 of the Springfield Sign
Code be revised to exclude Reference Number 17032200, Tax Lots 02305 and
02306. In addition, staff requests that the potential building sites
separate from the Gateway Mall also be included in this exemption. Staff
is proposing that these properties be designated as Community Commercial to
allow typical business signage.
As outlined on the Map, and described in Section 9-7-17 (2) and (3) of the
Sign Code, parcels must be a minimum of 20 acres in order to be allowed a
free standing sign, or 50,000 square feet of gross area to be allowed any
wall signs. In addition to the properties adjacent to the Mall property
(Reference Number 17032200, Tax Lots 02305 and 02306), it is proposed that
the underdeveloped building sties (structures which will not be
structurally attached to the Mall building) located on the Gateway Mall
property also be allowed signage as outlined in the Community Commercial
District, which is also the current zoning of theses properties. The
maximum signage allowed in the Community Commercial District would be one
freestanding, projecting or roof sign, and three wall signs not to exceed a
total or 350 combined square feet.
2.
An Ordinance Levying Assessments for Public Improvements, Project 1-794.
ORDINANCE NO. 5734 - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR CONCRETE
PAVEMENT, CURBS AND GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND STORM DRAINAGE TO SERVE NORTH
8TH STREET, G STREET TO SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY, PROJECT 1-794, IN
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY, OREGON, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. The
city has completed a local improvement project including concrete paving,
curbs and gutters, sidewalks and storm drainage improvements to serve North
8th Street, G Street to Springfield High School Property (Project 1-794).
The Council is requested to adopt the ordinance assessing the properties
for this project in the amount of $11,200. The ordinance contains an
emergency clause which makes it effective immediately upon adoption. The
emergency clause is being used in order to enter the liens on the city
docket as soon as possible.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5734. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
3.
Administrative Fee - Dedicated Revenue Expenditure Account.
ORDINANCE NO.7 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 304. FEES OF THE
SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
BUILDING SAFETY CODE (FIRST READING) .
Ordinance No. 7 received a first reading by title only.
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Building Official Dave Puent presented the staff report on this issue.
Staff has requested a 3% administrative charge be attached to each
Specialty Code permit issued under the authority of the Springfield
Building Safety Codes and placement of the revenue into a dedicated
expenditure account to be utilized specifically for permit and inspection
program services. Council has reviewed this request and has given
unanimous consensus for the amending ordinance to be prepared.
Providing efficient and effective public service has always been a
fundamental goal in the city of Springfield. Growth in permit and
inspection activity and increase in complexity of Federal and State
mandates have made this goal more difficult to obtain. Utilization of
certain equipment and technology will address the substantial increase in
permit activity and service demands.
The revenue generated from this administrative charge will be placed in a
dedicated expenditure account to be utilized for certain equipment or
service enhancements for building services programs. Anticipated
expenditures would be for the use of cellular phones by field personnel,
utilization of engineering/architectural computer programs, faxing of field
inspection results, field access to permit and inspection records, record
storage/retrieval and contractual services when needed. The dedicated
administrative fee concept has received overall support from the building
trade industry.
This request was reviewed by the City Council at its April 11 work session.
At that meeting the Council gave unanimous consent for an ordinance to be
prepared to institute this change.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments.
a. Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Partnership.
Tom Draggoo's three-year term has ended December 31, 1993 and he has
expressed interest in serving another term. Mr. Draggoo was the only
applicant for the position.
The Partnership is a non-profit economic development agency formed by
Springfield, Eugene, Lane County and the Springfield and Eugene
Chambers of Commerce. Applicants should have an interest in economic
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development issues for industrial firms and recruitment.
for Class II Directors to the Board are for three years.
the three Springfield Class II Directors are staggered.
Stovall's term ends December 31, 1994. Lee Beyer's term
December 31, 1995.
Appointments
The terms of
Scott
ends
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
APPROVE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF TOM DRAGGOO AS A CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A
NEW THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIP EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31,
1996. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Disposition of Firearms.
Chief of Police Bill DeForrest presented the staff report on this issue.
On November 22, 1993, the Police Department provided a report on policies
and procedures dealing with the handling of seized firearms. During
Council discussion, several legal questions emerged and the City Attorney
was requested to provide a legal opinion. Based upon the legal opinion,
the Police Department has prepared a staff report with recommended action.
The Police Department has reached its maximum storage capacity for seized
firearms and is requesting policy direction in order to deal with the
problem.
Council discussed this issue and asked questions of Chief DeForrest.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATION CONTAINED IN CHIEF DEFORREST'S MEMORANDUM DATED
APRIL 12, 1994. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 1 AGAINST
(BEYER) .
After Council discussion, it was agreed that Councilor Shaver would draft a
letter for Council review. He would draft the letter to Springfield's
State Representative and Senator in support of revising the state law on
nuisance weapons allowing the city to dispose of weapons by any legal
means.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
1. Other Business
a. Councilor Walters stated that he spoke with Eugene City Councilor Paul
Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson questioned if the Springfield Council would
support the Eugene City Council for a gas tax initiative. Councilor
Walters clarified that Mr. Nicholson was not suggesting that he was
representing the Eugene Council, only communicating with Councilor
Walters to see if Springfield had interest in participating.
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Council further discussed the issue of gas tax and street paving.
City Manager Mike Kelly provided additional information to Council
regarding federal regulations for storm water management and how this
related to a gas tax.
Mr. Kelly stated that the offer by Eugene City Council to review a
metropolitan-wide solutions was a good idea. He felt community and
metro-wide approaches to common problems was worthwhile. He said he
would keep Council updated.
b.
Councilor Burge requested an update on the feasibility and annexation
analysis of the Glenwood area. City Manager Mike Kelly explained that
Lane Council of Governments was recently contacted for a status
report. He explained that the report is approximately two weeks
overdue and stated that the first draft would be available sometime
this week. He would keep Council updated on this issue and the item
would be scheduled for a Council work session.
c.
Councilor Burge commented that there are needs for nuisance
enforcement in the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) area. He recalled that
Council directed staff to pursue Lane County's authority to provide
nuisance enforcement within the UGB area. This issue has been
scheduled for a Council work session in Mayor June.
d.
Councilor Burge requested that the social gambling ordinance be placed
on the May 2, 1994 agenda for review.
Chief of Police Bill DeForrest provided Council with an update on
funding and staffing in regards to enforcement of social gaming.
e.
Mayor Morrisette noted that the meeting should end prior to 10:00 p.m.
unless the Council extended the meeting by a vote of the Council.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
EXTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING TIME FOR NOT MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. THE
MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
f. Councilor Burge discussed the period review process. He recalled that
staff was instructed not to proceed in any way with periodic review
until the Metro Plan process negotiations were complete. City Manager
Mike Kelly explained that it was clear that staff could not assist on
this project until the issue was resolved. He also explained that
other agencies were still proceeding with work on the project.
g. Councilor Walters raised the issue regarding the award of a bid for
an appraiser to price the city's Bancroft lots.
Council discussed this issue and the proposal received for the
appraisal. Councilor Burge answered questions of Council and provided
clarification on how the decision was made to proceed with the
appraisal. Mr. Kelly further added the proposal was not expressly
taken to Council because the amount of the proposal, $3,400, was
within his administrative authority.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER,
THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE DUNCAN, MORGAN, BROWN PROPOSAL AS A RESULT OF
THE PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND PROCEED IN ACCORDANCE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT. THE MOTION PASSED WITH
A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURG, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO EXTEND
THE MEETING FOR NOT MORE THAN 10 MINUTES. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
ADJOURNMENT
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:20 P.M.
Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson
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