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City of Springfield
Work Session Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1994
The city of Springfield Council met in Springfield City Hall, Meeting
Room 2, 225 N. Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, April 18, 1994, at
6:05 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette and Councilors Schanz, Beyer, Shaver, Burge and
Walters (6:14). Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City
Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Eileen Stein and
members of staff.
1.
Community Development Advisory Committee Fundinq Recommendations for the
1994-95 Community Development Block Grant Proqram
Community Development Management Analyst Lynn Nakamura gave the staff
report. 9he summarized the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding sources for the 1994/95 year as explained in the staff report. Ms.
Nakamura stated a public hearing would be held during the regular meeting
later this evening to reach consensus on the funding recommendations.
Ms. Nakamura introduced Mr. Joe Mathieu, Community Development Advisory
Committee (CDAC) member and Council liaison Greg Shaver, who both
participated in developing the funding recommendations.
Mayor Morrisette reviewed the merits of the Habitat for Humanity project
which was not recommended for funding. He stated additional testimony
would be given at the public hearing. Mr. Mathieu stated the Habitat for
Humanity representatives told the CDAC that fundraising was not an issue
for Habitat, only a matter of time. The Council discussed funding for
Habitat for Humanity.
Councilor Burge asked about the renovation project at Tyson Park and why it
was not funded when other willamalane Parks and Recreation District
projects were. Mr. Mathieu replied the CDAC was very sensitive to funding
park projects and there was limited community support for these park
improvements relative to that demonstrated by neighborhoods for the other
park projects. Mr. Mathieu acknowledged the committee had to make some
very hard funding choices.
Councilor Burge questioned how Willamalane Parks and Recreation was
spending their operating budget if improvements like the ones requested at
Tyson Park were so desperately needed.
Councilor Beyer asked about the Police Department Strategic Planner postion
and what would actually be funded through CDAC funds. Police Chief Bill
DeForrest said the position was submitted in response to a Council goal and
that it was eligible for CDBG funding.
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Chief DeForrest explained the money would provide assistance
developing a strategic plan for the department. He said the
be located in the Development Services Department, but would
to developing a community involved strategic policing plan.
discussed the strategic planning proposal.
(.5 FTE) in
position would
be dedicated
Council
Councilor Walters stated he was concerned about funding projects that are
proposed by agencies which have taxing/revenue raising mechanisms of their
own versus projects proposed by non-profit agencies. The Council discussed
the percentage of projects which can be funded under the allowance for
grant administration.
Councilor Shaver explained why certain projects were selected for funding.
He said the CDAC felt park renovations proposed were outside Willamalane
Park and Recreations District's regular capital budget process.
Councilor Burge questioned the $97,000 which would go to the
Intergovernmental Human Services Division of Lane County. He asked how
the money is related to the Centennial car camp. Council discussed future
funding of the car camp.
Councilor Shaver discussed the Maple School playground project. He
explained it is not a Willamalane Parks and Recreation District park, but
actually a School District 19 school facility. Councilor Shaver explained
how the project would benefit one of Springfield's lowest income areas.
Mr. Mathieu told the Council about neighborhood involvement and levels of
community pride the CDAC is trying to achieve.
Council discussed concerns over specific elements of the funding
recommendations. Councilor Walters said he was concerned about whether
accepting the recommendations would set a precedent. Mr. Kelly suggested
any process suggestions and decisions about funding should be held until
after the public hearing.
2. Manufactured Housinq Sitinq Code Amendments
Planning Manager Greg Mott provided the staff report. He gave the Council
a one page handout describing the proposed changes to the Springfield
Development Code (SDC) , recommended by the Planning Commission with regards
to manufactured housing siting standards required pursuant to HB 2835 which
was passed inito law in 1993.
Mr. Mott explained the city must now allow a manufactured home on any lot
zoned Low Density Residential (LDR). He reviewed the existing siting
standards in the SDC and said the new State law does not allow for local
siting standards to be developed by the city of Springfield. However, the
law does not allow for the development of design standards. Mr. Mott told
the Council all the allowed siting standards were recommended by the
Planning Commission except the requirement to build a carport or garage.
Councilor Burge asked if Covenants, Codes and Restrictions (CCR's) can
still override the State law. Mr. Mott replied State law specifically
states that CCR's that are privately imposed are not unconstitional.
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Mr. Mott discussed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
reviewed the option of dissenting members that there should not be any
additional requirements, such as design standards for manufactured housing
above what is required for site built homes. Mr. Mott stated the slope and
zoning designation (Medium Density Residential siting will also be allowed)
requirements would also be removed from the SDC.
Councilor Shaver explained manufactured housing requirements have been
discussed at the Planning Commission level for many years. He supported
following State law with reasonable standards and requirements.
Councilor Burge asked how the manufactured housing industry felt about the
changes to the SDC. Mr. Mott replied he had not heard many comments, but
explained he met with mobile home park managers, owners and neighborhood
association representatives to describe the changes. Mr. Mott said the
meeting formulated the basis for staff's recommendations to the Planning
Commission.
The Council discussed developments in technology and the differences
between 1976 and newer manufactured homes and older mobile homes.
Mr. Mott explained since 1991, staff has only received one objection to the
SDC with regards to manufactured housing and it was regarding insulation
standards. He provided a handout to the Council discussing new energy
standards.
Council agreed to take formal action on the manufactured housing siting
code amendments in the form of an ordinance at their regular meeting that
evening.
3.
Business from Council
Business from Council was conducted during the regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins
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