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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM021116CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2016 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. It. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ill. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Bruce Dingier, Brandon Thueson, Taneea Browning, Rick Samuelson, and Mike Quilty were present. Allen Broderick was excused. City Manager Chris Clayton; City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer; Police Captain Dave Croft; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Finance Director Bev Adams; Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES - None V. SPECIAL PRESENATION — RVCOG Annual Report Rogue Valley Council of Governments Executive Director Michael Cavallaro presented the 2016 Program and Financial Update. There are no big changes everything is status quo. Their mission statement is: "We shall act as a catalyst to promote quality of life, effective and efficient services, and leadership in regional communication, cooperation, planning and action in Southern Oregon. He explained how the Middle Rogue MPO is doing, they hope that eventually we will have one MPO for the valley. They are concentrating on hiring new employees that will stay with the COG and have the mind set needed for this kind of work. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of January 28, 2016 City Council Minutes B. Approval to cancel the February 25, 2016 City Council meeting. C. Approval of OLCC Application for Art4Joy City Manager Chris Clayton explained that there was a question regarding the extra money from backflow testing. The statement that extra funds "would" be used to work with the properties in downtown has been changed to "could" be used to help downtown properties. He also gave a brief explanation of why Art4Joy is applying for an OLCC License. Mike Quilty moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Brandon Thueson seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Taneea Browning, yes; Brandon Thueson, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 11, 2016 Page 2 VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance 2024, An Ordinance of the City of Central Point Imposing a Three Percent Tax on the Sale of Marijuana Items by a Marijuana Retailer and Referring Ordinance City Attorney Dreyer explained that this is the second reading of an Ordinance imposing a 3% tax on the sale of marijuana items by a retailer. There were no recommended changes to the ordinance at the first reading on January 28, 2016. Brandon Thueson moved to approve Ordinance 2024, An Ordinance of the City of Central Point Imposing a Three Percent Tax on the Sale of Marijuana Items by a Marijuana Retailer and Referring Ordinance. Taneea Browning seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Taneea Browning, yes; Brandon Thueson, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1444, A Resolution Approving Referral to the Electors of the City of Central Point a Question of Imposing a Three Percent Tax on the Sale of Marijuana Items by a Marijuana Retailer with in the City Mrs. Dreyer explained that in addition to the approval of the above ordinance the Council also needs to approve a resolution referring to the electors the question regarding a three percent tax on marijuana sales. The proposed resolution adopts the ballot title, summary and explanatory statement and authorizes the City Recorder to take all necessary steps to file with the County Elections office for the November Ballot. The question to tax marijuana retail sales would become operative only if the proposed measures to prohibit marijuana entities do not pass by a majority of votes in November. 2016. Staff recommends approving the proposed Resolution to be consistent with previous efforts of the City Council to create a disincentive to the establishment of licensed and registered marijuana uses within Central Point and to minimize the potential adverse impacts resulting from them. The Strategic Plan emphasizes a proactive City Government that adopts policies aligning with the values of the community. Mayor Williams opened the public hearing. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Rick Samuelson moved to approve Resolution No. 1444, A Resolution Approving Referral to the Electors of the City of Central Point a Question of Imposing a Three Percent Tax on the Sale of Marijuana Items by a City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 11, 2016 Page 3 Marijuana Retailer with in the City. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Taneea Browning, yes; Brandon Thueson, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. C. Ordinance 2025, Amending Chapter 3.24 Transient Lodging Tax Finance Director Bev Adams stated that this was the second reading of an ordinance to update and expand Chapter 3.24 of the Central Point Municipal Code. There were minor grammatical changes to the recommended ordinance. There was discussion regarding appeals and how that would work with the changes. Mrs. Adams stated that if a business didn't agree with the Finance Director they could appeal a decision to the City Manager, and then to the Council if needed. Mike Quilty moved to approve Ordinance 2025, Amending Chapter 3.24 Transient Lodging Tax. Brandon Thueson seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Taneea Browning, yes; Brandon Thueson, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Vlll. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that the Planning Commission had one item on the agenda for their February 2, 2016 meeting. The Commission considered a Conditional Use Permit application for the construction of a 161,992 square foot membership warehouse and fuel facility on an 18.28 acre site at the southwest corner of Hamrick and Table Rock Road. The project site is within the Federal Way Business Park Subdivision in the Industrial (M-1) zoning district. Various members of city staff were present to answer questions raised by Commission members during their deliberations. The Commission unanimously approved the Conditional Use Permit based on the staff report from the January 5, 2016 meeting, including the exhibits and findings in that report and subject to the recommended conditions of approval also in that report. Staff reported that the Southern Oregon Veterans Benefit formally withdrew their Conditional Use Permit application to place a Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall in Don Jones Park. B. Commission/Committee Appointments Mr. Clayton explained that the term for Kay Harrison expired December 31, 2015. The City received a resignation notice from Tim Schmeuser that he has moved out of the city limits and no longer fulfills the qualification for a Planning Commission Member. On February 2, 2016 the city received a resignation notice from Susan Sxczesnik. The Council should appoint members to finish the terms City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 11, 2016 Page 4 for Position 4 and 6 and fill Position 2. Chuck Piland has agreed to continue as the Chair for the Planning Commission. The seven applications have been included in the Council Packet for review. The Citizens Advisory Committee members are auto renewed each year. Staff recommends reappointing David Painter as Chair. The Parks and Recreation Commission had four positions expire on December 31, 2015. Staff recommends reappointment of Patricia Alvarez, John Beck, Deven Howard and Lee Orr and reappointment of Mark Ludwiczak as Chair. The Multicultural Committee has one expired term. Staff recommends reappointment of Christina Garrett and appointment of Amy Sweet as Chair. Staff is still taking applications for vacancies on this committee. The Budget Committee had a resignation from Randy Sparacino. The City received an application from Chris Richey who would like to be appointed to the Budget Committee if he is not appointed to the Planning Commission. There are also two positions that can be reappointed. Mayor Williams recommended that: • reappointment for Kay Harrison to Planning Commission Position 2 • Rob Hernandez to Planning Commission Position 4. • Elizabeth Powell for Planning Commission Position 6. • Chuck Piland as Planning Commission Chair. • David Painter as Citizens Advisory Committee Chair. • Reappointment of Patricia Alvarez, John Beck, Deven Howard and Lee Orr to the Parks and Recreation Commission with Mark Ludwiczak as Chair. • Reappointment of Christina Garrett to the Multicultural Committee and Amy Sweet as Chair. • Appointment of Chris Richey to the Budget Committee and reappointment of Steven Weber. Mike Quilty moved to approve the Mayor's recommendation for all Committee/Commission positions. Rick Samuelson seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Taneea Browning, yes; Brandon Thueson, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he: • Attended the Medford Water Commission Meeting. Attended the Central Point Chamber Auction Dinner. Attended the Medford Chamber Forum. Will be presenting the Mayor's Choice award at the Car Show this weekend. He invited other members to attend the event with him. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 11, 2016 Page 5 X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Chris Clayton reported that: • Rogue Community College will have a measure on the November ballot for a bond to leverage money for a new facility. • We will have officers graduating from the Police Academy nerd week. • The ribbon cutting for Jackson County Court Building is scheduled for May 5, 2016. • There will not be a meeting on February 25, 2016. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mike Quilty reported that: • The RVACT is looking at which projects to fund in the area. They are reviewing transit stops in the area and funds to dedicate to a transit stop in Grants Pass. • He attended an OMPOC meeting, they are lobbying with the state regarding transportation projects for next year. • He has been appointed to an LOC Policy Committee. Council Member Brandon Thueson reported that he attended the School Board meeting. They are proposing a new course dedicated to the history of Islam. He also updated on some new programs available at Jewett Elementary. Council Member Rick Samuelson reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner. Council Member Bruce Dingier had no report. Council Member Taneea Browning reported that: • She attended the ribbon cutting at Montgomery's meats. • The Central Point Chambers 44t" Annual Awards Banquet and Auction was last weekend. It was well attended with over 150 guests and many great sponsors. • She is looking forward to the Central Point Second Saturday Farmers Market that will start in May and run through October. • She was happy to read an article listing 11 factors contributing to a healthy city. Central Point had nearly all of them and we are working on those we don't have yet. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore reported that: • There are still soft spots in the new student drop off area. They are working on the issue. • The block wall on the corner of Beebe and Hamrick was started this week. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 11, 2016 Page 6 Police Captain Dave Croft reported that: • He will be going to the Police Academy next Friday to attend the graduation. It will be nice to get officers back in the cars. Two more officers will be going to the Academy in April. • The Department will be looking for a new Community Service Officer. Cameron Cunningham will be moving into an Officer position when he returns from the Academy. • There will be ORPAT testing process coming up very soon for new applicants. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey left the meeting early. Finance Director Bev Adams and City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer had nothing further to report. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Brandon Thueson moved to adjourn, Mike Quilty seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 11, 2016, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 10, 2016. Dated:. 3l j y I Mayor Hank Williams fl fl