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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM071008CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes July 10, 2008 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: Bruce Dingier, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Walter Moczygemba, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were present. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; City Attorney Doug Engle; Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. If I were Mayor Award Winner Mayor Williams presented Walt Moczygemba with a Participation Award. His poster has been sent to the Mayors Association for consideration in the State wide contest. Crystal Steward was the winner of the essay contest but was not present to receive her recognition. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Herb Farber -Central Point Citizen and Business Owner Mr. Farber stated that a client is interested in pursuing vacation of 10 feet of right of way on each side of the section of Ash Street between Freeman and 7th Street. City Staff has denied the application because they were not able to get 100% of the abutting property owners to sign the petition to vacate. Mr. Farber is asking the Council to initiate the vacation under ORS 271.130. He would like the Council to set a public hearing to review the issue. He presented a letter and map of the area to be vacated and the property owners who have signed a petition. There was discussion that staff can return to the next Council meeting with more information about this vacation request. Gene Skelton, Central Point resident City of Central Point Council Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 2 Mr. Skelton was upset that this issue keeps coming before the property owners on Ash Street. They have repeatedly stated that they will not benefit by the vacation and several owners are not in favor of this vacation. It was stated that the issue will come before the Council for further consideration. At that time they will open the discussion up to public input. The Council has not heard about this issue until tonight and they are not prepared for a discussion. Christy Gabriel, Resident Ms. Gabriel is concerned about allowing fireworks within the City. She is concerned about animals and fire danger. Around her house people have been setting off fireworks for several days. When will it stop, and when will the police start enforcing the laws regarding the illegal fireworks that are set off. Police Chief Zeliff stated that staff will be having a debriefing regarding the 4th of July events. They hope to work on these issues over the next year and return to Council with suggestions regarding use of fireworks in the city limits. The City of Medford is considering repealing their ordinance banning fireworks from the city limits because it cannot be fully enforced. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of June 26, 2008, City Council Minutes B. Acceptance of the June 19, 2008, Parks and Recreation Minutes Bruce Dingier made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - No items were removed VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Second Reading Ordinance No. 1915, Amending the Central Point Municipal Code 9.68.150 Pertaining to Vehicles in the Parks Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore stated that there were no changes at the first reading of this Ordinance stating that no vehicles of any kind may be parked in a city park during hours in which the park is closed to the public. 1 City of Central Poinf Council Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 3 Mike Quitty made a motion to approve Ordinance 1915, Amending the Central Point Municipal Code 9.68.150 Pertaining to Vehicles in the Parks. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution ,Declaring the Annexation of 2.44 Acres of Land Located North of Taylor Road, into the City of Central Point Community Planner Connie Clune presented the staff report for an annexation of three lots which are an enclave or island within the city limits. Two of the three tax lots have signed a petition to be annexed into the city. The property owner of tax Rot 3500 is agasnst the annexation. In an effort to avoid the creation of an island of one tax lot, staff was directed to prepare annexation documents that would include all three tax lots and a portion of Taylor Road. ORS 222.750(2) states that the Council may annex territory that is surrounded by the corporate boundaries of the city and make such annexation without a petition or consent of property owners. This meeting was noticed as a public hearing. All annexation criteria has been met regarding this property. The City and Rogue Valley Sewer Services would not force connection unless they received a request for improvements to the property. At that time the property owner would be required to hook up to city services. There was discussion of the current tax rate of the property verses the tax rate if they came into the city. It is estimated that the taxes would increase about $521 annually, Mayor Williams opened the Public Hearing. Jan Enloe, Owner of tax lot 3500 Ms. Enloe stated that she is opposed to the annexation because of the increase in taxes. She is not interested in paying for city services, and will rely on her well and septic system. She stated that she purchased the property because it was a large lot and was not relying on city services. She does not see an advantage to annexing the property. There was discussion regarding the cost to hook up water and septic in case her system fails. Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton stated that there are options available so that she could pay over time. If Taylor Road is improved a side walk would be installed without charge to that property whether it was annexed or not. Seth McEwen, Owner of tax lots 2900, and 3000 Mr. McEwen stated that he has recently purchased the property and is looking forward to being part of Central Point. He encourages passing the resolution to annex his property so he can have city services. City of Central Point Council Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 4 Mayor Williams closed the public hearing. There was discussion regarding the usage of City services other than water. The property owner drives on the city streets daily. It was stated that if we are not forcing the other islands in the City to annex we should not force this property owner. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that staff has prepared a second resolution incase the Council decided not to annex all three lots. The findings are attached to the second resolution for annexation of tax lots 2900 and 3000. This will allow the McEwens to proceed with their plans of annexation. Walter Moczygemba made a motion to approve A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 2.44 Acres of Land Located North of Taylor Road, into the City of Central Point, Oregon (Bateman and Enloe Properties). Motion failed due to lack of second. Dick Halley made a motion to approve Resolution 1185, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 1.8 Acres of Land Located North of Taylor Road and East of Valley Oak Boulevard, into the City of Central Point, Oregon (Bateman (McEwen) Property). Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, no; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. IX. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission report for July 1, 2008. 1. The Commission approved a major modification to an existing conditional use permit for McDonald's restaurant located at 43 South 9"' Street in the C-4 zoning district. Major modifications are necessary when significant changes are proposed modification was reasonable and met the criteria outlined in the CPMC. 2. The Commission approved a site plan application for McDonald's restaurant to construct a 1,794 square foot addition to the existing building. The single story addition will create more seating, another cashiers booth and a play area. The drive-thru lane will be modified to add a tandem lane for more efficient service. The Commission determined that there was adequate area on-site for the addition, the required parking and landscaping. The original approval allowed for future expansion. 3. The Commission considered a staff proposal to schedule a public hearing to consider a comprehensive plan amendment fora new buildable lands inventory which is part of the city's land use element. The City has already considered and approved a Commission passed a resolution of intent to initiate the amendments. City of Central Point Council Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 5 4. The Commission considered and adopted new mural guidelines recommended by an "Arts" subcommittee of the Downtown and Strategic Plan Committee. The subcommittee is comprised of seven members; Lesley Hopper, Pat Parent, Shelly Ball, Jennifer Vranes, Robin Adams, Carrie Andries, and Connie Moczygemba. The members are familiar with art and did extensive research to arrive at the mural guidelines and to create legal agreements which were presented to the Commission. Commissioners noted the revisions that were made to the guidelines from the last meeting, made some additional adjustments and passed a resolution adopting the mural guidelines that will be used by the Arts Committee and then by the Commission when considering new murals in the downtown. 5. Under miscellaneous items, the Commission was brought up to date on recent downtown projects, the installation of hanging baskets, benches and flower baskets. Candy Fish was recognized at the beginning of the meeting for concluding 17 years of service on the Planning Commission. There was discussion to clarify language in the agreement for the Commission of Arts regarding scaffoldings and lighting. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the July 1, 2008, Planning Commission Report as presented. Walter Moczygemba seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. X. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Kay Harrison asked how the Porta Pottie issues are coming for Forest Glen Park. Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore stated that he has worked with the neighbors and believes they have fixed the issues. The restroom was installed last week. Council Member Harrison would also like to have a study session regarding maintenance of the Cemetery. Mr. Samitore stated that there will be water available when Don Jones Park is constructed. The property owners are still not interested in having water for maintenance. The City hired a corrections crew to clean up the area before Memorial Day, and they plan to do this a couple of times a year. XI. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that: • He attended an RPS meeting. • He attended the Planning Commission Meeting and helped to recognize Candy Fish for her years of service as a Planning Commission member. • He was a participant in the Central Point Fourth of July Parade. City of Central Point Council Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 6 XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Matt Stephenson stated that he will be out of town for the Study Session and the next Council Meeting. Council Member Bruce Dingier stated that he attended the Planning Commission Meeting to help recognize Candy Fish. Council Member Dick Halley reported that he attended the Central Point Chamber Board Meeting and the Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended a climate meeting where they discussed the changing climate for the valley. She attended the Fourth of July events and the dedication of a pavilion in the Big Springs Water District. Council Member Walter Moczygemba stated that he attended the Planning Commission Meeting. Council Member Mike Quilty reported that: • He attended an ORMPO meeting in Portland. • He was in Seattle at a West Coast Corridor Meeting. • He attended an RVMPO meeting where they discussed financial issues for the coming year. • He attended an RPS meeting. • RVACT is looking for earmark projects. • He discussed rail service at a TRADCO meeting. • Attended the Planning Commission meeting. XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton reported that: • The Pine Street AdHoc Committee met and discussed long and short term goals. Staff will bring a resolution to Council to modify the median strip. • Staff is working on a bike and pedestrian grant for a crossing near Don Jones Park. • He attended a Medford Water Commission meeting to discuss the joint water model plan. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • The daytime events for the Fourth of July went smooth. The evening was very busy with fireworks. • They are finalizing the applicants for the vacant officer position. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • The City Administrator is attending the OCCMA Conference in Cottage Grove. City of Central Point Council Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 7 • He will be gone for three weeks spending time with the Navy. • The Citizens Advisory Committee worked on Comp Plan revisions. • There will be a Study Session on July 21St • The City will be hosting the Tech Center next week at the Jackson County Fair. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the July 10, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of July 24, 2008. Dated: /~ /~~ A City Recorder ~ _ Z LZsn%~~~ Mayor Hank Williams