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City Council Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2018
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, Brandon Thueson, and Rob
Hernandez were present Mike Quilty and Taneea Browning were
excused
City Manager Chris Clayton, City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer, Police
Chief Kris Allison, Community Planner II Justin Gindlesperger.
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore, Finance Director
Steven Weber, Captain Dave Croft, and City Recorder Deanna
Casey were also present
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS — Disaster Preparedness
Dave Dotterrer representative for the Rogue Valley Community Organizations
Active in Disaster Group explained they plan to act as a coordinating
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organization in response and recovery with the Emergency Management
Coordinator having jurisdictional responsibility in a local disaster They will help
support relief efforts throughout Josephine and Jackson County He presented
their mission statement and goals and will keep in touch with all the local
jurisdictions
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of March 8, 2018 City Council Minutes
B. Approval of July Meeting Calendar
Brandon Thueson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Rob Hernandez seconded Roll call Hank Williams, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes,
Brandon Thueson, yes and Rob Hernandez. yes Motion approved
VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - None
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance No. 2045, An Ordinance Updating and Adopting the
Central Point Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation Element
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Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger explained this is the second reading of
the Parks and Recreation Element The proposed element is consistent with the
previously approved elements for the Comprehensive Plan ...
Council Member Rob Hernandez is concerned about the math on page 12 of the
Council Packet He does not believe that we need to have 172% increase in park
land with a 23% increase in population He is proud of our park system, but does
not think the citizens should be asked to pay for such an increase in park land
We should reduce the amount recommended to 100% He would like the council
to consider reducing the required 52 acres to 30 acres which would still provide
an increase He is concerned that even though this is a recommendation it could
be interpreted as a mandate because it is in the Comprehensive Plan
Staff explained that this is a suggested growth not mandated There is property
that belongs to the city but has not been developed as a park yet This property
would be included in the projected increase It was explained that changing
figures in one element will affect other Comp Plan Elements that have already
been approved by Council
There was discussion that the Council believes the park system is valuable to the
city and we should continue to increase what we have in quantity and quality
Brandon Thueson moved to approve Ordinance No. 2045, An Ordinance
Updating and Adopting the Central Point Comprehensive Plan Parks and
Recreation Element. Bruce Dingier seconded Roll Call. Hank Williams, yes,
Brandon Thueson, yes; Bruce Dingier, abstain, and Rob Hernandez, no Motion
fails
Brandon Thueson moved to bring back to second reading An Ordinance
Updating and Adopting the Central Point Comprehensive Plan Parks and
Recreation Element at the next available meeting. Rob Hernandez seconded
Roll call Hank Williams, yes. Bruce Dingier, yes, Brandon Thueson. yes, and
Rob Hernandez, yes Motion approved
B. Resolution No. 1538, Certifying the Provision of Municipal Services
by the City of Central Point, Oregon
Finance Director Steven Weber explained that Oregon statues and local budget
law require annual resolutions be approved even though we are on a bi-annual
budget The proposed resolution certifies that we provide our citizens with police
protection, street construction, maintenance and lighting, storm sewers. planning,
zoning and subdivision control; and water utilities
Rob Hernandez moved to approve Resolution No. 1538, Certifying the
Provision of Municipal Services by the City of Central Point, Oregon.
Brandon Thueson seconded Roll call. Hank Williams, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes,
Brandon Thueson, yes, and Rob Hernandez, yes Motion approved
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C. Resolution No. 1539, Electing to Receive State Revenue Sharing
Funds for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019
The proposed resolution certifies that the City of Central Point has qualified and
desires to receive state revenue sharing funds for fiscal year July 1, 2018 — June
30 2019
Brandon Thueson moved to approve Resolution No. 1539, Electing to
Receive State Revenue Sharing Funds for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019. Rob Hernandez seconded Roll call Hank Williams.
yes, Bruce Dingier, yes, Brandon Thueson, yes, and Rob Hernandez, yes
Motion approved
D. Resolution No. 1540, To Levy Taxes for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019
The proposed resolution levy's taxes for the second period of the biennial budget
beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30. 2019
Rob Hernandez moved to approve Resolution No. 1540, To Levy Taxes for
the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 Brandon Thueson
seconded Roll call Hank Williams. yes, Bruce Dingier, yes, Brandon Thueson,
yes, and Rob Hernandez, yes Motion approved
E. Resolution No. 1541, A Resolution to Annex 3.64 Acres located at
4618 and 4626 North Pacific Highway Identified on the Jackson
County Assessor's Map as 37S 2W 03BD, Tax Lots 500 and 600,
Applicant Paul Miller
Mr Gindlesperger explained that the applicant would like to bring his property
into the city and develop it for residential purposes The property must be
annexed in order to consider a tentative plan application which has been
submitted to the Community Development Department
This is a full consent annexation since the property owner has consented in
writing to the annexation, it meets all the required annexation criteria The
property proposed for annexation includes two tax lots each of which is affected
by a floodplain The property owner is aware of development limitations and is
prepared to deal with those limitations with assistance from city staff
Mayor Williams opened the public hearing
Bob Neathamer, representative for the applicant
Mr Neathamer stated that the application meets all the required annexation
criteria. They ask the council to approve the proposed resolution
Mayor Williams closed the public hearing
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Brandon Thueson moved to approve Resolution No. 1541, A Resolution to
Annex 3.64 Acres located at 4618 and 4626 North Pacific Highway Identified
on the Jackson County Assessor's Map as 37S 2W 03BD, Tax Lots 500 and _.
600, Applicant Paul Miller Rob Hernandez seconded Roll call Hank Williams,
yes, Bruce Dingier, yes, Brandon Thueson, yes, and Rob Hernandez, yes
Motion approved
IX. BUSINESS
A. Appointment to Planning Commission
Mayor Williams explained that he has reviewed the applications for the vacant
Planning Commission position His recommendation is Chris Richey who is
currently a member on the Budget Committee
Brandon Thueson moved to approve the appointment of Chris Richey to
Position No. 7 of the Planning Commission with an expiration term of
December 31, 2018. Rob Hernandez seconded Roll call Hank Williams, yes,
Bruce Dingier, yes. Brandon Thueson, yes. and Rob Hernandez, yes Motion
approved
B. Planning Commission Report
Mr Gindlesperger presented the Planning Commission report for June Si 2018
The commission held a public hearing and considered the tentative plan for the
development of a 16-lot subdivision located off Pittview Road The city received �•
a few letters of concern initially from residents, but no one spoke at the public
hearing against the project There appeared to be some confusion about the type
of development being considered with some area residents believing the
proposal was for apartments The commission voted to approve the development
based upon the findings of fact
C. Parks and Recreation Commission Report
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore presented the Parks and
Recreation Commission Report from May 7, 2018
• Flannagan Park Parking and Gazebo City staff presented a revised site
plan to allow for the potential construction of new parking spaces and a
gazebo Both items were part of the original park master plan but were
never constructed Citizens in attendance asked if additional parking
could be provided because there are times when the cul-de-sac is beyond
parking capacity
• Parks and Recreation Element Staff presented the Parks and Recreation
Element to the Commission The commission was aware of most of the
policy and goals as they mirror those adopted in the City's Parks and
Recreation Master Plan
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Mayor Williams reported that
.� • He attended the Medford Water Commission meeting
• He attended the Rodeo Sponsor Dinner and all three nights of the Rodeo
• He attended the Memorial Day celebration at Don Jones Park
• He attended the Medford Chamber lunch forum
• He had a meeting with Colleen Padilla from SOREDI regarding getting the
Mayors together for an event in the valley
XI. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Chris Clayton reported that
• He will include a conceptual drawing for the Council Chambers remodel in
tomorrow's weekly update
• Construction in the downtown is going well and still ahead of schedule The
Central Point Chamber is planning a grand opening in September
• There will be a land-use training in the Council Chambers on Monday All are
welcome and we will be providing lunch
• There may be an issue with CMAQ funds that were awarded for W Pine
Street improvements There is talk that several projects approved in the
valley may not receive the funding Staff will be inquiring about this topic
• The City of Medford has increased all their utility fees
• CW Smith passed away over the weekend, he has been a long time public
figure in Jackson County and will be missed
... • We have received letters from citizens concerned about Air B&B's in Central
Point We don't currently have any regulations for, or against, the use of a
residential home for short term rental Staff will be reviewing this topic for
future council action
• LOC has sent a survey to see what is important to local cities in regards to
the State Legislature He will send the survey to Council members for their
input
XII. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Brandon Thueson reported that he attended the Rodeo
Council Member Rob Hernandez reported that he attended
• the Rodeo
• the Chamber Forum lunch
• a SOREDI meeting on Tuesday
• a meeting with the City Manager and Public Works Director to discuss the
Crater High School Practice football field
XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief Kris Allison reported that
• Summer is here and they have had an increase in calls
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• The Department has been working on the Country Crossings Festival
Captain Croft attended a table top exercise today
• They have been working on plans for the 4'" of July parade and run There is .�.
a new route for the run and it should be a great improvement
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore reported that
• They should begin construction on the Twin Creeks Rail Crossing at the end
of July
• Downtown improvements are moving along well and should be opening up in
the next few weeks Most of the work will be complete before the 4`h of July
Parade They have started installing plants and trees They should be ready
to turn the new signals on in the next few weeks
• It will be interesting to see what happens with the CMAQ funds, This could be
a big setback in regards to West Pine Street improvements, but we are
working on a back-up plan
• Country Crossing Festival planning is going well, they were approved for the
pedestrian crossing over Bear Creek There will be parking at the White
Hawk property along Gebhard Road
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION — ORS 192.660(2)(e)
Brandon Thueson moved to adjourn to Executive Session under ORS
192.660(2)(e) Real Property Transactions. Rob Hernandez seconded All said
"aye" and the meeting was adjourned to executive session at 7 49 p m
The Council returned to regular session at 8 03 p in
Brandon Thueson moved to accept an offer of $80,000 for the property
located at 466 S. First Street. Rob Hernandez seconded Roll call Hank
Williams, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes, Brandon Thueson, yes. and Rob Hernandez,
yes Motion approved
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Brandon Thueson moved to adjourn, Rob Hernandez seconded, all said "aye'
and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8 05 p m
The foregoing minutes of the June 14, 2018, Council meeting were approved by the City
Council at its meeting of June 28, 2018 / n/
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Mayor Hank Williams
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