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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM022510CITY OF CENTRAL POINT ' City Council Meeting Minutes February 25, 2010 1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingler, Carol Fischer, Kay Harrison, and Mike Quilty were present. Matthew Stephenson was excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Police Chief Jan Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None V. CONSENT AGENDA ' A. Approval of February 11, 2010, City Council Minutes Bruce Dingler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes; Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1934, Amending Central Point Municipal Code Section 8.36.020 Pertaining to Skate Park Rules Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton stated that this is the second reading of an ordinance to clarify and update rules for the Central Point Skate Park. There were no recommended changes at the first reading. These amendments will make it easier to enforce rules set for inside the fenced area of the Skate Park. Staff is still waiting for Fire District 3 to provide a suggested occupancy for the park. Allen Broderick made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1934, Amending Central Point Municipal Code Section 8.36.020 Pertaining to Skate Park ' Rules. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes;' Cardl Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes; Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 28, 2010 Page 2 B. Resolution No. 1250, A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceedings to Vacate Section of Alley Right-of-Way Located in a Subdivision Known as the Oak Park Addition, Adjacent to Tax Lots 2400 and 2500 on Jackson County Assessor's Map 372W03DC Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that the proposed resolution sets a public hearing in order to vacate a section of right-of-way located in a subdivision known as the Oak Park Addition, adjacent. to tax lots 2500 and 2400 located on Jackson County Assessor's map 372W03DC. In the past the Council considered using this right-of-way as a commuter rail platform. Staff and business owners agree that a more likely location for a platform would be a few hundred feet north where parking and access would be much better. The majority of this right-of-way has been vacated to various property owners over the years. The vacated lands would revert back to the abutting properties. This right-of-way is no longer used by the city as an alley. If approved the public hearing will be set for the March 25, 2010, Council meeting. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1250, A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceedings to Vacate Section of Alley Right-of-Way Located in a Subdivision Known as the Oak Park ' Addition, Adjacent to Tax Lots 2400 and 2500 on Jackson County Assessor's Map 372W03DC. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike QuiRy, yes; Motion approved. C. Resolution No. 1251, A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceeding to Vacate a Portion of Oak Street Between Amy Street and South Haskell Street. Mr. Humphrey explained that this resolution sets a public hearing to vacate portion of Oak Street between Amy Street and South Haskell Street. If approved the public hearing would be set for the March 25, 2010 Council Meeting. This section of Oak Street has an existing eighty foot right-of-way. It is proposed that 30 feet on each side be vacated leaving a 20 foot right-of-way for the city to allow for ingress-egress to the abutting properties. The Rogue Creamery and Rapp Racing have both stated that they would like to expand the footprint of their buildings. The property owners in the area have agreed to the vacation. Once completed the property would revert back to the adjourning property owners and be added to the tax rolls. Bruce Dingier made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1251, A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceeding to Vacate a Portion of ' Oak Street'Between Amy Street and South Haskell Street. Carol Fischer City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 28, 2010 Page 3 ' seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes; Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Appointment of Charter Review AdHoc Committee Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton stated that staff is requesting the formation of a Charter Review AdHoc Committee consisting of six members. City Recorder Deanna Casey and he will be the two staff members on the Committee. It is recommended that there be two Council members and two Central Point Citizens on the Committee. The curent Charter was amended in 1982 and should be reviewed for several areas that staff and council have concerns regarding clarity. When the committee has a recommendation they will return with a report for City Council to review. If approved the Charter Amendment would be put before a vote of the people at the November 2, 2010, election. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the creation of a Charter Review AdHoc Committee. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes; Motion approved. Council Members Bruce Dingler and Mike Quilty stated that they would like to be part of this committee. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he attended the Study Session this week and was a Judge at the 33`d Annual Southern Oregon Rod and Custom Show at the Expo. X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina stated that Public Works Director Bob Pierce decided to retire as of February 28, 2010. Matt Samitore will be the Interim Parks and Public Works Director until further notice. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mike Quilty reported that: • He attended the Study Session on Monday. • He attended an MPO meeting where they talked about CMAO opportunities for the local cities. • He attended the Rod and Custom Show. • He has been re-elected as Chair of the MPO. ' • He was sorry for missing the last Council Meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 28, 2010 Page 4 Council Member Allen. Broderick reported the he attended the Southern Oregon Home Show and the Study Session. It seems that the Home Show attendance was down this year. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that: • She attended the Study Session. • She attended the Medford Water Commission meeting. There are concerns that it will be a very dry year because of lack of snow in the mountains. • She attended the Medford 125 year Anniversary celebration on February 24, 2010. She attended the Bear Creek Greenway meeting where City staff did a great job presenting the project for lights under the bridge. She attended a Fair Board meeting where it was announced that manager Chris Borovansky has accepted a job offer in California. Council Member Carol Fischer reported that she attended the Study Session, the RVSS Board Meeting and the Medford 125 year Anniversary Celebration. Council Member Bruce Dingier reported that he attended the Study Session. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • There will be a YIPS Academy in May. He invited all the council to attend one or all of the sessions,so they know what type of training the VIPS go through. • He will be attending the graduation of two of our new officers tomorrow in Salem. • Staff will be researching ordinances regulating the maintenance of properties that are in foreclosure. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Mike Quilty moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, atl said "aye° and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 25, 2010, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 11, 2010. ~ ~~/ _ Mayor Hank Williams ' 1 1 1 Dated: .3 Jai ~Ib