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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/2007 Regular City of Springfield Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2007 The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, June 4, 2007 at 7:06 p.m., with Council President Lundberg presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Councilors Lundberg, Wylie, Ballew, Ralston, Woodrow and Pishioneri. Also present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, Assistant City Manager Jeff Towery, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff. Mayor Leiken was absent (excused). PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Lundberg. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Krey Property Donation. Police Chief Jerry Smith presented the staff report on this item. Mrs. Millie Krey and her family members representing property interests of the Krey Trust have reached agreement with the City on the terms regarding the donation of the 0.9-acre property on the 4900 block on the southside of Main Street. The donation agreement (Attachment 1 in the agenda packet) includes conveying one-half the interest in the property to the City of Springfield with restrictions on how the proceeds of any sale of the assets could be used by the City of Springfield. The donation and a subsequent sale of the property (valued by recent appraisal at aboui $327,000) would likely entail netting out some costs for legal services, and (based on a Levell Environmental Study) removal of asbestos tile and moldy debris, and other relatively incidental costs. Initial estimates are $20-25,000 for these activities and these expenses would be deducted from the proceeds after sale. . Chief Smith acknowledged the support of Mrs. Krey over the years and her most recent donation of funds towards purchase of a Police dog. Mr~ Leahy noted the hard work done by the Police Department and the affection of Mrs. Krey in wanting to help the Police Department. He discussed the patience of Mrs. Krey while legal counsel worked through some of the legal issues around this property. He explained the other property interest and how the proceeds would be separated and shared. This effort was a Millie Krey effort. She had the idea and stuck with it while the attorneys and staff worked out the details. It was a great benefit for the City. [Vb City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 2 Councilor Ballew thanked Millie Krey for her generosity. It was very appreciated'by the City. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR \ PISHIONERI TO APPROVE A MOTION TO HAVE THE MAYOR SIGN AN AGREEMENT BY MILLIE KREY REGARDING A RESTRICTED DONATION OF PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR SUPPORT OF THE JUSTICE CENTER AND POLICE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY OF SPRINGFIELD. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Purchase of Real Property. . Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this item. The City's current plans for the Justice Center Project identify the need for the City to lease or acquire additional land for public and employee parking. On April 23, City staff discussed with Council the opportunity to purchase the property located at 220 5th Street, located across the street to the west from City Hall. The Council established financial parameters for the purchase and authorized staff to proceed with the negotiations with the property owner. Staff has provided an offer to purchase the property, within the Council guidelines, to the property owner and is requesting the Council's authorization for the City Manager, upon acceptance by the seller, to sign the purchase contract. Mr. Duey explained how the downpayment and subsequent payments would be made on this property. The loan would be carried by Mr. Carter at seven percent interest. There was an early pre-payment penalty often percent in the first five years, decreasing after that to zero. Most of the property was leased out, with the exception of a couple of areas. Staff was waiting for final review from all parties and asking for Council's concurrence to move ahead with the contract. Councilor Ballew asked about early payment penalties. She asked if it was possible to have those penalties removed if Mr. Carter were to dispose of the contract and sell to someone else. Mr. Duey said they could talk to Mr. Carter. Mr. Duey said he was not too concerned about the first five years because of the existing leases during that time and the City would want to honor those leases. After five years, the City had the ability to do whatever it wanted with the building. The prepayment penalty would go down to eight percent in year six, and would decrease two percent every year after that. Mr. Leahy said times could change in the future and Mr. Carter might consider doing away with that provision. Councilor Ballew said she would like to consider a stipulation that if Mr. Carter no longer held the contract, the prepayment penalties could be removed. Mr. Leahy said they would ask Mr. Carter about that. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 5TH STREET IN SPRINGFIELD. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 3 SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. Recognition of Millie Krey for Donation. Police Chief Smith and Officer Charbonneau walked with Mrs. Krey to the front of the Council Chambers. Council President Lundberg said she was very happy to be the one to present this to Mrs. Krey along with Chief Smith. Council President Lundberg read the following statement: Millie Krey has been a long-time resident of Springfield. She and her late husband, Ken Krey, have been strong supporters of the Springfield community and have always believed in the importance of an effective Police Department providing for a safe and livable community. Millie has been a much appreciated benefactor of the Springfield Police Department including previous donations of time, energy and financial support for the Springfield K-9 Unit. Tonight, we acknowledge and thank Mrs. Krey for her generous donation of one-half interest of the property located at 4909, 4911 and 4915 Main Street to the City of Springfield for the use and support of the City of Springfield Police Department, and specifically for the support of the proposed Springfield Justice Center (Police, Court and Jail Facility) currently proposed to be built in the area bounded by A Street, C Street, Pioneer Parkway and 5th Street in downtown Springfield. The City intends to sell the donated property and use the net proceeds from the sale for support of Police services and the Springfield Justice Center as directed by donor Millie Krey. We present this plaque in honor of Mrs. Krey's generous gift and her support ofthe Springfield community. Mrs. Krey said she was just giving back to the community that had given so much to her and her family. Chief Smith said Mrs. Krey had been a long time supporter of the Police Department, putting the best interests of the City in the forefront. He thanked Mrs. Krey for everything. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM S.B. (Later changed to S.a. - see below) REMOVED. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND , 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims 2. Minutes a. May 14,2007 - Work Session b. May 21,2007 - Work Session c. May 21, 2007 - Regular Meeting d. May 29,2007 - Work Session City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes , June 4, 2007 Page 4 3. Resolutions 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters b. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of$159,785 with Clair Company Inc. for Special Inspection and Testing Services for the Justice Center Project. c. Approval of Liquor License Endorsement for Cabo Grill, LLC, Located at 3344 Gateway Street, Springfield, Oregon. ITEMS REMOVED City Attorney Joe Leahy saidthis was something Mike Harman from the Police Department had worked through. He explained that the full document was not included in the Council packet. The full contract was before Council now and had been reviewed by the City Attorney. It was noted that the incorrect item was pulled from the Consent Calendar. Mr. Leahy asked to correct the record to show it was 5.a. that was pulled from the Consent Calendar. 5. a. Award the Subject Contract to Day Wireless Systems in the Amount of $47,415 for the Regional Radio Project. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR RALSTON TO APPROVE ITEM S.B. AS MODIFIED AND CORRECT THE RECORD TO SHOW THAT S.A. WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ORIGINALLY. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Request to speak cards are available at both entrances. Please present cards to City Recorder. Speakers may not yield their time to others. 1. Concurrent Q Street Refinement Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment Regarding Property Near the Corner of 18th and Q Street. ORDINANCE NO.1 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 0 STREET REFINEMENT PLAN DIAGRAM BY REDESIGNATING 1.17 ACRES OF LAND FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) TO GENERAL OFFICE (GO) AND AMENDING THE REFINEMENT PLAN TEXT TO ESTABLISH A POLICY AND CRITERIA FOR LOCATING THE GENERAL OFFICE DESIGNA nON WITHIN THE REFINEMENT PLAN AREA (FIRST READING). ORDINANCE NO.2 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD ZONING . MAP BY REZONING 1.17 ACRES OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LANE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-03-25-24, TAX LOTS 3600, 4700, 4800, 4900 AND 5000, FROM MDR TO GO (FIRST READING). City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 5 City Planner David Reesor presented the staff report on this item. The applicant is requesting these amendments in order to pursue a future professional office building on the subject site. The applicant chose to apply for the GO Zone and Refmement Plan designation because the City's existing definition of the GO Zone designates it as appropriate for areas which serve as a transition zone, providing a buffer between residential and more intensive commercial development. On May 15th, 2007, the Planning Commission held a work session and public hearing on the subject applications (LRP2007-00012 & ZON2007-00011). Other than the applicant, there was one additional testimonial at the public hearing. The testifying Springfield citizen noted that she did not oppose the applications, but had questions about how future traffic issues would be addressed. Staff responded by outlining the review procedures in the site plan review process, of which the applicant would be required to adhere to during Site 'Plan review of a new professional office building. During the Planning Commission deliberation, the Commissioners discussed the appropriateness of the site as a future GO site. Discussion ensued regarding the location of adjacent Community Commercial uses and how the existing high traffic volumes contributed to the sites undesirable , characteristics of remaining as a residential zoning district. Planning Commission discussion also addressed the comparison of the site's characteristics in comparison to the definition of the GO zone, and concluded that the site seemed appropriate for GO designation. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend that both the Refmement Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment applications be sent to the City Council for consideration anq approval. Mr. Reesor noted the amended ordinances that had been distributed to Council during their work session on this item. Council President Lundberg opened the public hearing. 1. ,Paul Kwake, 1867 17th Street, Springfield, OR. Mr. Kwake said he owned property behind the development and had sold the subject property to the former owner. He said the access road approach on Q Street curve was usable and the site plan review could not stop that access. He said he was concerned about putting a commercial building including access onto Q Street. He discussed the danger of that particular curve. He said he was told there would only be limited access from that site. This Council needed to understand that the approach that was there now could stay. He was supportive of the development, but wanted Council to know about the access. Council President Lundberg said she had another Request to Speak card from Rick Satre, representing the developer. 2. Scott McKee, 1742 Delrose Avenue, Springfield, OR. Mr. McKee said he was the property owner. He said he owned a company called the Quality Group and was interested in expanding his business and putting an office building at 18th and Q Streets. He had sponsored the American Legion team in Springfield and owned a business and lived here for ten years and lived in Springfield for ten years. He said he understood Mr. Quake's concerns and noted that they would not have access on Q Street. He spoke tonight to allow Council to put a face to t~e business. He said he had a small fmancial planning business for twenty-five City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4,2007 Page 6 years and was trying to expand from fourteen to twenty employees and needed a bigger building. He said his company currently owned the building at 1101 16th Street and had been there since purchasing the building six years ago. He said he hired Satre and Associates to help develop this site so his business could expand. Councilor Pishioneri asked Mr. McKee ifhe would be vacating the business on 16th Street. Mr. McKee said they would be moving from 16th Street. 3. Rick Satre 132 East Broadway, Suite 536, Eugene, OR. Mr. Satre said he was assisting Mr. McKee and speaking in favor ofthe applications. Council asked a number of very good questions during the work session this evening regarding street vacation, street improvement, access, traffic, trip generation, safety, design, landscape, setbacks, and neighborhood compatibility. Planning and zoning was the first of many steps in the development process. The site review would be the next step, which would address many of the questions brought forward by Council. The Springfield Development Code and Engineering Design Standards Manual from Springfield were two excellent documents. The GO zone included a well defmed list of uses that could occur within that zone, including setback, landscape, visibility, access and safety. He appreciated staff recommendation and the Planning Commission unanimous recommendation of approval of both applications. He said he concurred with suggested text amendments drafted by staff and included in the ordinance. The use of the GO zone was appropriate in general because the Metro Plan allowed for small scale office uses within the residentially designated areas such as the subject site. This type of amendment to the Refinement Plan existed in many other places in the community of Springfield, particularly in the Gateway neighborhood. Springfield's commercial land study noted there was a shortfall of commercial land in Springfield. Although GO was not a commercial zone and a commercial designation, it did help satisfy some of the commercial land supply need. GO was an appropriate designation for this site because it was a transitional land use and would serve as a buffer between the more intensive use of commercial and the less intensive uses of residential. Mr. Leahy said he received an inquiry from Councilor Pishioneri regarding Council review ofthis matter. Mr. Leahy said he talked with the Planning Director. This was presently a Type II procedure, which meant the appeal would go to the Planning Director; however, there was a provision in the Type II that the Director may determine that the application should be reviewed as a Type III decision. The Director was prepared to determine that in response to concerns expressed by the Council if that was Council's direction. In that case, the Site Plan Review would go to the Planning Commission as a public hearing to allow for public and neighborhood input. Council consensus was to go forward as Type In Site Plan Review. Council President Lundberg closed the public hearing. NO ACTION REQUESTED. FIRST READING ONLY. 2. Supplemental Budget Resolution. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes ," June 4, 2007 Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. 07-23 - A RESOLUTION ADmSTING RESOURCES AND REQUIREMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING FUNDS: GENERAL, STREET, SPECIAL REVENUE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, RIVERBEND DEVELOPMENT, FIRE LOCAL OPTION LEVY, DRAINAGE CAPITAL PROJECTS, DEVEL<DPMENT PROJECTS, POLICE BUILDING BOND CAPITAL, STREET CAPITAL, SDC LOCAL STORM IMPROVEMENT, SDC TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT, LOCAL W ASTEW A TER OPERATIONS, REGIONAL WASTEWATER, AMBULANCE, DRAINAGE OPERATING, BOOTH-KELLY, REGIONAL FIBER CONSORTIUM, INSURANCE, VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT, AND SDC ADMINISTRATION. Budget Officer Bob Brew presented the staff report on this item. At various times during the fiscal year the Council is requested to make adjustments to the annual budget to reflect needed changes in planned activities, to recognize new revenues, or to make other required adjustments. These adjustments to resources and requirements change the current budget and are processed through supplemental budget requests scheduled by the Finance Department on an annual basis. This is the last of four FY07 supplemental requests to come before Council. The supplemental budget being presented includes adjusting resources and requirements in the General Fund, Street Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Community Development Fund, Fire Local Option Levy Fund, Drainage Capital Projects Fund, Development Projects Fund, Police Building Bond Capital Fund, Street Capital Fund, SDC Local Storm Improvement Fund, SDC Transportation Improvement Fund, Local Wastewater Operations Fund, Regional Wastewater fund, Ambulance Fund, Drainage Operating Fund, Booth-Kelly Fund, Regional Fiber Consortium Fund, Insurance Fund, Vehicle and Equipment Fund, and SDC Administration Fund. The City Council is asked to approve the attached Supplemental Budget Resolution. The overall financial impact of the Supplemental Budget Resolution is to increase total appropriations by $323,159. Councilor Ballew asked for an explanation of the $IM change from Beltline to MLK Parkway. -, Mr. Brew said PeaceHealth gave the City about $7M for a variety of projects. The area concerned was the area where Beltline and MLK Parkway overlapped. Since both projects were done, the books were being straightened out by applying the money to one project rather than the other. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-23. Mr. Grimaldi reminded Council to conduct the public hearing. COUNCILOR WOODROW WITHDREW HIS MOTION. COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITHDREW HIS SECOND. Council President Lundberg opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 8 Council President Lundberg closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-23. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Annexation of Territory to the City of Springfield (White - Case Number LRP2007-00016). RESOLUTION NO. 07-24 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE THE ANNEXATION. City Planner Andy Limbird presented the staff report on this item. The property owner, Terry White, has requested annexation of :1:15,888 square feet of property located at 4080 North Street. The site currently contains one residence. The purpose of the annexation is to facilitate a property partition and to allow the existing dwelling to connect with City sewer service. The legal description of the property to be annexed is more particularly described in Attachment 1, Exhibit A. The City Council is authorized by ORS 1 99.490(2)(a)(B) to initiate annexation upon receiving consent in writing from a majority of the electors registered in the territory to be annexed and the owners of more than half of the land to be annexed. Consent from all the property owners has been given. Lane County Elections advises there are no registered electors at the subject property. With Council approval, this resolution will be forwarded to the Lane County Local Government Boundary Commission for further consideration. . The property to be annexed contains an existing house and is located inside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)., The current City limits run along the northern and eastern boundaries of the site. The applicant requests annexation in order to connect the existing house to City sewer and to facilitate partitioning the property in,accordance with provisions of the Low Density Residential (LDR) district. In accordance with Springfield Development Code Article 6.030(2), the site already is (or can be) served with key urban facilities and services, including but not limited to City utilities, police, ftre protection, library, parks and recreation, and schools. A full suite of public utilities are immediately available to serve the subject property. An existing sanitary sewer line runs within North Street along the frontage of the south property line. Additionally, there is a sanitary sewer lateral stubbed into the northwest corner of the property adjacent to South Redwood Drive. Because the required City utilities are immediately available to the property, it is the determination of staff that an Annexation Agreement is not required for thi~ annexation request. , Council President Lundberg opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Council President Lundberg closed the public hearing. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 9 IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-24. THE MOTION PASSSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. Annexation of Territory to the City of Springfield (Horton - Case Number LRP2006-00025). RESOLUTION NO. 07-25 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE THE ANNEXATION. City Planner Andy Limbird presented the staff report on this item. The property owners, Don and Lauren Horton, have requested annexation of approximately 1.40 acres of property located at 809 South 57th Street. The site currently contains one residence. The purpose of the annexation is to facilitate subdivision ofthe property into nine residential lots. A portion of the property, comprising approximately 0 .14 acres, was added to the tax lot through a recent property line adjustment with tax lot 5103 to the north, which is inside the Springfield City limits. Therefore, this 0.14 acre portion of tax lot 5300 is already within the City limits, and is excluded from the area that is subject of the annexation request. The legal description ofthe property to be annexed is more particularly described in Attachment 1, Exhibit A. The City Council is authorized by ORS 1 99.490(2)(a)(B) to initiate annexation upon receiving consent in writing from a majority of the electors registered in the territory to be annexed and the owners of more than half of the land to be annexed. Consent from all the owners has been given and there are no registered electors at the property. With Council approval, this resolution will be forwarded to the Lane County Local Government Boundary Commission for further consideration. The area to be annexed contains an existing house and abuts the current City limits which run: along the northern and eastern boundaries ofthe site. The property that is subject of the annexation request is located within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), and it is immediately adjacent to the Springfield City limits. The applicant requests annexation in order to subdivide the property into nine single family residential lots, consistent with provisions of the Low Density Residential (LDR) district. Existing utility connections are available to serve this property along the South 57th Street and South 58th Street frontages. Additionally, in accordance with Springfield Development Code Article 6.030(2), the site can be served with key urban facilities and services, including but not limited to City utilities, police, fIre protection, library, parks and recreation, and schools. Provision of public utilities to serve the future subdivision has been detailed in an Annexation Agreement that has been negotiated with City staff and the applicant (Attachment 4 included in the agenda packet). Mr. Limbird noted that a portion of this property comprising of approximately 0.14 acres, was added to this tax lot through a property line adjustment. That portion was inside the City limits and not subject to the annexation request. Councilor Ballew asked if the property was adjacent to City limits. Yes. Councilor Ralston ~sked where they would get access. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 10 Mr. Limbird said along South 57th Street. He described the streets within the development. Councilor Ralston said they seemed to be fairly small lots. Mr. Limbird said all the lots met minimum frontage and area requirement of Springfield Development Code. The plan before Council was a tentative plan. Councilor Pishioneri asked ifthe street would be City right-of-way. Yes. He asked if South 57th was still a County Road. Yes. Councilor Pishioneri asked if that would be an issue regarding connecting onto a County road regarding right-of-way. Mr. Limbird'said there could be further consideration for a partial annexation of right-of-way. The current City limits were on the west boundary of South 5th Street, then jogs across 57th Street to the east side of the right-of-way just north of this property. That had been developed to City standards, so there was a possibility it could be amended to include portions of the right-of- way. That would have to be discussed with the County. Councilor Lundberg opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Councilor Lundberg closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-2S. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. Annexation of Territory to the City of Springfield (Nepute, Case Number LRP2007 -00017). RESOLUTION NO. 07-26 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVES THE ANNEXATION BY EXPEDITED PROCESS. City Planner Steve Hopkins presented the staff report on this item. The Property Owner, John Nepute, has requested annexation of approximately 1.03 acres of property located at 1540 Kellogg Road. The subject territory is described as Assessor's Map Number, 17-03-34-22, Tax Lot 800 and more accurately described in Attachment 1, Exhibit A. The site contains one residence. After annexation, the land owner intends to subdivide the property into lots for single family dwellings in conformance with the LDR (Low Density Residential) district. Article 6.030(2) of the Springfield Development Code requires that territories considered for annexation must be provided with "key urban facilities and services", as defined in Metro Plan Policy 8.a, Page II-B-4. Among these key urban services are water, sewer, storm water facilities, streets, electricity, parks, fire/emergency services, and schools. Based on analysis and comments from the service providers, staff finds that all key urban services are available to serve the territory . TheCity Council is authorized by ORS 199.490(2)(a)(B) to initiate annexation upon receiving consent in writing from a majority ofthe electors registered in the territory to be annexed and the City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page II owners of more than half of the land to be annexed. Consent from the property owner, who is also the registered elector, has been given. Two sanitary sewer laterals have been stubbed to the property line to facilitate future connection, pending annexation. The property to be annexed is located within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and is adjacent to the Springfield City Limits on all sides. The site already has most city services, including SUB water and electricity. The site can be served with the minimum range of urban services including but not limited to police, fire protection, library, parks and recreation, and schools. Acquisition of right of way ~long the subject site's southerly boundary can be acquired when the site is partitioned or further developed. At that time, the site will be improved with curb, gutter and sidewalk. No annexation agreement is necessary. The City Council Resolution will be forwarded to the Lane County Local Government Boundary Commission. The owners are requesting the Expedited Annexation procedure of the Boundary Commission. ., Council President Lundberg opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Council President Lundberg closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-26. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Craig Sheets, General Delivery. Mr. Sheets said he traveled and spoke to City Councils around the nation. He said the last place he spoke was in Bend, Oregon. There was a subterranean meth lab in Bend and there was also a large lab in Oregon located in Eugene. He said it was a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) subterranean meth lab. He said he went to the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (FBI) in Salt Lake City, Utah and spoke with an agent who told Mr. Sheets he was right on the mark. He explained how the drugs were transported and delivered. This had been documented by the FBI as well as federal judges. He noted that railroads were also transporting cocaine. He discussed other locations with these subterranean meth labs. He said he would like City Council members to write to Federal judges about these issues, as well as utility companies. He said Council could use his name in their letters if they chose. The fIrst three letters in Dealer were DEA. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Robert and Daisy Lind, 2359 31 st Street, Springfield, Oregon Regarding the Pierce Property (will be included in the June 18 packet when Marcola Meadow is brought back to Council). City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 12 2. Correspondence from Patricia Keepers, 745 N. 71 st Street, Springfield, Oregon Regarding the Home Depot Proposal. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW TO APPROVE THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BIDS ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Historic Commissioner Confirmation and Appointment. Planning Supervisor Mark Metzger presented the staff report on this item. On May 29,2007, the Council interviewed and tentatively re-appointed John Tuttle to serve his second, four- year appointment on the Springfield Historic Commission. John has an architectural design business in Springfield where he specializes in re-design, remodeling, and construction of residential structures. He is a property owner and resident living within the Washburne Historic District. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WYLIE TO RE-APPOINT JOHN TUTTLE TO THE SPRINGFIELD HISTORIC COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2011. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Business from Council a. . Committee Reports 1. Councilor Woodrow invited everyone to attend the K-9 Olympics on June 16 starting at noon, at the Regional Community Center on 32nd Street. He said it was a terrific event. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Leahy said he and Bob Duey had worked with Don Carter on the purchase of Mr. Carter's property. Mr. Carter was driven by a mission to do something for the City of Springfield. He encouraged Council to thank Mr. Carter when they saw him for his generous donation through this transaction. He deserved the Council's thanks. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:54 p.m. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 13 Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa ne Lundberg Attest: (]LLlL~ ~ City Recorder