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City Council Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2011
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, Kelly Geiger, Kay Harrison, and Matthew
Stephenson were present.
Assistant City Manager Chris Clayton; City Attorney Paul
Nolte; Police Chief Jon Zetiff;` `Community Development
Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and. Public Works Director
Matt Samitore; Flood Plain/Storm Drain Coordinator and
City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present.
tV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES _
Mayor Williams recognized special guest Jackson County Commissioner Don
Skundrick.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. City Council Minutes from March 10, 2011
B. Approval of 2011 Surplus Property List
Bruce Dingler made a motion to approve the Consent .Agenda as
presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce
Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank
Williams, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None
VII. PUBLIC F9EARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. _XXX~ Directing Staff to Take All Necessary Action
to Resolve Health and Safety Issues at Site of Former Mon Desir
Restaurant
Assistant City Manager Chris Clayton explained that the proposed resolution
directs staff to enforce the city code regarding derelict property. Staff had made
several attempts to get the owners to clean up the burned down building. The
resolution authorizes staff to spend city funds and collect the expenditures from
the property owner per chapter 8.04. The owner has been incurring fines from
the City for failure to comply.
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After the council packet was .prepared 'the property owner hired a company to
complete the clean up. The property in question has been cleaned to city
standards.
Council does not have the authority to wave all fines against the property owner
but they would be able to authorize a letter to the Judge in support of,reducing
the fine.
Edic Sliva, property owner
Mr. Sliva stated that there were delays with the fire department wanting to use
the building, as a burn. to learn opportunity; ,then the company he contracted to
demolish the building kept raising the fees. He is truly sorry it has taken so long
to clean up th® property. He does'not expect the Council to wave all the fines but
would appreciate a letter to the judge requesting a reduction in the fees.
Carol Fischer. made a motion' to issue a memorandum to wave the entire
frte `imposed by th® City regarding the removal of the Anon DeSir
Restaurant remains.. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes,
Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly:. Geiger,; yes; .Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes;
Hank Williams, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes: Motion approved.
13. Second Reading Ordinance Plo. 1947, An Ordinance l~rroending
Chapter 8.24, Flood Damage, Prevention, of the -.Centre! Point
AAunicipal Code to Corroply with the National Flood Insurance
Program, Adopt the Revised State Model Code and Improve
Coordination of all Local Flood-Related Regulations
Floodplain/Storm Coordinator Stephanie Holtey stated that this is the second
reading of an ordinance to amend the Flood Damage Prevention. Code to comply
with the National Flood Insurance Program.'The revisions have been through
several public .hearings. Recommended ,changes from .the March 10"' City
Council public hearings have been incorporated. ;
Council Member Matt Stephenson stated that the word "square" .needs to be
added to page 13 of the ordinance where it talks about recreational vehicles. It
should read four hundred square feet, not four hundred feet.
Matt Stephenson made a =motion. to approve Ordinance 1.947, An .Ordinance
Amending Chapter 8.24, Flood Damage Prevention, of the Central Point
Municipal ,Code to Comply with the .National Flood... lnsurapnce Program,
Adopt the Revised Statie' Mode9 Code and Improve Coordination of all Local
Flood-Related'Regulations with the clarification of four hundred square feet
for a recreational vehicle. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick,
yes, ,Bruce Dingler, ,yes; .Kelly Geiger,, yes;, Carol. Fischer, .yes; Kay Harrison, yes;
HanK Williams,. yes;_and AAatt Stephenson,.yes. Motion approved. .
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C. Second Reading Ordinance No. 1948, An Ordinance Amending
Sections 17.57.020, 17.57.030, and 17.57.040 of the Central Point
AAunicipal Code Regarding Fences within Floodplain
Mrs. Holtey stated that there were no recommended .changes at the first reading
of this ordinance on March 10, 2011, regulating fences in the floodplain.
Allen Broderick :made a motion to approve Ordinance 1948, An Ordinance
Amending Sections 17.57.020, 17.57.030, and 17.57.040 of the Central Point
Allunicipal Code Regarding Fences within Floodplain. Kelly Geiger seconded.
Roll call: Allen. Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, 'yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Caro{
Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes;. and Matt Stephenson, yes.
Motion approved.
D. Second Reading Ordinance No. 1949, An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 10.05.040 Fire Lanes
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore stated. that this is the second
reading of an ordinance amending the fire lane ordinance. There were some
grammatical changes to section 1 and staff has added back the tow-away zones
to section "B".
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Ordinance 1949, An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 10.05.040 Fire Lanes. Allen Broderick seconded. Roll call:
Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes;
Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Matt Stephenson,. yes. Motion
approved.
E. .Resolution No. 1283, A Resolution ilpdating the Public Works
Standards and Specifications
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore .stated that Field Inspector Greg
Graves has been working with staff and the community in order to update the
Central Point Public Works Standards and Specifications. Mr. Graves explained
some of the major changes.
• Decorative lighting has been removed as a choice for street lighting by
Developers except for the Transit Oriented Development Area. The lights are
very expensive to maintain and Pacific Power has developed ornamental
lighting that wasn't in existence a few years ago.
• Right of way tree planting, protection and removal standards have been
created and enhanced.
• General design criteria for projects located in a Special Flood Hazard Area
-have been added to coincide with the new amendments to Chapter 8.24.
• All concrete is standardized at 3300psi.
• All trench backfill in the upper zone of roadways will be cement/sand slurry
only:
• Plate locks will be required on jump plates.
• All materials will be made in the USA, unless otherwise approved.
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o "Street requirements have been changed to more' closely reflect designs in
Medford and in the T.O.D.
• The Traffic Impact Analysis section has been updated to be compliant with
the Transportation Planning Rule.
• Half street overlay has been added as an option for the City'in areas where
utility work has damaged existing roadway. '
Council would like to have a study session` so they can review the `changes in
comparison to the previous version.
Bruce Dingier made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1 Z83, Updating the
Pubiic Works 3tandards'end Specifications.`Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll
call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Kelly Geiger; yes; Carol Fischer,
yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion
approved.
F. Resolution No. 1284, Requesting Jurisdictional Exchange of a
Portion of West Vitas Road
Mr. Samitore stated that in 2009 the City requested a jurisdictional control of a
portion of Hamrick Road and a small portion of West Vitas Road. The intent at
that time was to include all of West Vitas that was currently inside our City limits.
Unfortunately there was some confusion on the agreement-and the City did not
receive all the area it anticipated:
The .original resolution did not include a very small section of W. Vitas Road
which is needed to better coordinate road improvements along this corridor.
Kay Harrison ..made a motion to approve ~ Resolution No. 1284, requesting
Jurisdictional Exchange of a Portioro ' of West Vitas' RoacJ. Kelly Geiger
seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Keity Geiger, yes;
Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Matt Stephenson,
yes. Motion approved.
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Urban Renewal AdHoc Committee Report
Assistant City Manager Chris Clayton stated that the Council authorized an
AdHoc Committee to review the feasibility of an Urban Renewal Agency for the
City of Central Point. The Committee consisted of Herb Farber, -Hank Williams,
Kay Harrison, Bruce Dingier, Chuck Piland, Francis Plowman and Steve Weber.
Committee Chair Herb Farber gave an overview of the recommendation from the
Adhoc Committee. Based on the key findings it is the consensus of the
Committee that conditions ofblight exist within the City,•particularly in the
downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, and urban renewal is both a viable
economic development strategy .and a strong economic. development tool that
can, and should be used, for the long-term implementation of the City's
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downtown revitalization goals. It is the committee's unanimous recommendation
that the Council, at its earliest convenience, proceed with a declaration of blight,
authorization of an urban renewal agency, and preparation of an urban renewal
plan: It is the Committee's determination that tax increment financing is extremely
effective in addressing and promoting economic development objectives.
It could still take a year to designate and finalize an Urban Renewal District. The
Council would be able to stop the process at any time if they believe it is not in
the best interest of the City and residents. Currently the City has in-house
resources to work on this project.
Allen Broderick made a motion directing staff to proceed with the steps
needed to declare blight and move towards the finalization of creating an
Urban Renewal Restrict. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes,
Bruce Dingier, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes;
Hank Williams, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
B. Appointment of Council Member Ward III
Mayor Williams stated that he received four applications from Central Point
Citizens interested in the Ward III Council position. He stated that he interviewed
Lauren Immonen and Ellie George. He did not need to interview Walter
Moczygemba because he has been involved with the City for several years, and
Mike Quilty does not qualify for Ward III. After interviewing the two new
candidates his recommendation is Ellie George. He feels that she would be the
best fit for the City Council and the residents of Ward III at this time. Mrs. George
would start her term on May 18t but will be encouraged to attend any meetings
prior to that date.
Bruce Dingier made a motion to appoint Ellie George to Council Member
Ward 191 position being vacated by Matthew Stephenson to take effect May
1, 2011. Kelly Geiger seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier,
yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams,
yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
C. Appointment of Committee Members
Mayor Williams stated that there were several applications received for
vacancies on the Budget Committee, Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission and Multicultural Committee. Mayor Williams presented his
recommendations to the Council for approval.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to appoint Bill Stults, Randy Sparacino
and Mike Quilty to the Budget Committee for three year terms. Kay Harrison
seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes;
Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Matt Stephenson,
yes. Motion approved.
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Kay Harrison made a motion to appoint Lauren Immonen to the Arts
Commission with a term expiration date of December 13, 2013. Kelly Geiger
seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes;
Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Matt Stephenson,
yes. Motion approved.
Kelly Geiger made a motion to appoint ,Mark Ludwictak to the Parks and
Recreation Commission with a term expiration of December 31, 2013. Kay
Harrison seconded. Roll. call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Kelly
Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Matt
Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
Allen .Broderick made a motion to appoint Christina Garrett to the
Multicultural Committee with a term ending December 31, 2012. Carol
Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier,. yes; Kelly
Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Matt
Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Williams reported that:
m he attended the Medford Water Commission where they agreed to go ahead
with the increase in water fees for the small Cities. This will be a large hit on
the City budget for next•year.
® He attended the FFA Convention and was very impressed by those young
adults.
He attended the Oregon Cheese Festival.
® He attended a meeting with Senator Merkley in Medford.
X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant City Manager Chris Clayton stated that Phil Messina was out of town
and a conference. He has been working with departments on the budget and he
attended RPS hearings.
XI. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Bruce Dingier reported that he attended the Urban Renewal
Adhoc Committee.
Council Member Carol Fischer stated that she attended the FFA Convention and
was amazed at the things they are doing in that organization.
Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she:
o Attended an MPOPAC meeting where they worked to prioritize projects for
CMAQ money.
Attended board meetings for RVSS, Jackson County Expo, RVTD and
RVCOG.
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• Attended the FFA opening ceremony.
Council Member Kelly Geiger attended the FFA Convention opening ceremony.
XII. DEPARTAAENT REPORTS
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore reported that:
® They should start construction on the 5~' and Victoria storm drain project next
week.
• RVSS will be working on a sewer line at 9"' and Oak Street right at the
entrance to McDonalds. Staff will try to get them to work in the evenings to
cause as little impact to the business as possible.
Police Chief Zeliff stated that he will be attending the academy graduation of one
of our officers tomorrow in Salem.
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that:
• He attended the County RPS Planning meeting. They are currently
discussing the Phoenix interchange and the reasons for the Fairgrounds not
being included in the Central Point plan.
• The property owner for the Cowley building has hired an engineer to review
the structure of the building. At this time we do not need to condemn the
building.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye° and
the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
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The #oregoing minutes of the March 24, 2011, Council meeting were approved by the
City Council at its meeting of April 14, 2011.
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Mayor Hank Williams
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