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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1994 Regular 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt 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. 4IIt . 4IIt City Council Regular Session "Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 2 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 4IIt 4IIt . City Council Regular Session Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 3 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. 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 4 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. 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt .City Council Regular Session Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 5 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. . 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 6 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. . 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 7 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 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session 'Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 8 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. BIDS 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 9 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. 4IIt 4IIt . City Council Regular Session Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 10 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. C? 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 4IIt 4IIt 4IIt City Council Regular Session ~Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 11 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. 4IIt 4IIt . City Council Regular Session .Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 12 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. . 4IIt . City Council Regular Session ~Minutes - 4/18/94 Page 13 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 i&~~~ ATTEST: c~