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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM012474 City of Central Point Council Chambers 250 Fast Pine Street January 24, 1974 The common council met in regular session with Mayor Jim McBee presiding at _7:30 P.M. Poll call found all councilmembers present. Also present were Planning Commissionmembers Chairman Cowers, Banks, Morrison, McManama and Zieser. City Staff in attendance were Administrative Assistant Tate, Attorney DuBay, Engineer Westwood, Recorder Zander, Public Works Supt. Capps, Police Chief Sanders, & Bldg. Inspector Chastain. There were -numerous interested citizens present in the audience. Mayor McBee advised all that the Administrative Committee and other council- members had processed numerous applications for the vacant position of City Administrator and have decided upon a selection. The Mayor introduced Mr. Ronald Young of Gridley, California and his wife Michelle. Discussion held. Motion made by Hadley, seconded by Tally to accept the application of Mr. Young and to appoint him as City Administrator of Central Point. Questioned by Mayor McBee to Mr. Young- ''Are you prepared to acknowledge to the motion and Council decision by accepting the appointment?" Mr. Young advised that he would accept the appointment. By no further questions, -roll call bote was all in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Young advised that he would assume his duties on February 18th as planned. Mayor McBee announced that this protion of the meeting is a public hearing for annexation of property contiguous t'o the City of Central Point as scheduled. By no questions from the floor, the Mayor announced that the public portion of the hearing be closed. Discussion held by Council. mayor McBee explained "the withdrawing the property from any future bonding indebtedness by Rear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority and the Central Point Rural Fire Proection District, but the prior obligations of the above districts would remain against the,property. Mr. Harold Davis, owner and petitioner was recognized int the audience and acknowledged the Mayor's statement. By no further questions raised, Attorney DuBay read the proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of Contiguous Territory to the City of Central Point Adjacent to Freeman Road Without an election, Classifying Such Property as Zone R-F, Residential-Farm, and Withdrawal of Such Property from Central Point Rural Fire Protection District and Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority. " Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Mills to adopt the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote, all in favor motion was carried. Ordinance #1123 Declared Duly Adopted. (Harold Davis Annexation, Freeman Road) Councilman H. Tally gave a report on a committee study relating to water connect charges. It was the contention of the Mayor that the formula be pre- pared and typed by the office staff and present it at the next Council meeting fora possible amendment to Ordinance 888 (Defer to committee study recommenda- tions). Councilman Tally also presented a proposal of increasing the fees of Variance and zone changes as recommended by the Administrative Committee. The proposal being: Zone change application fee $100.00, Variance fee $65.00. It was mentioned that the present fees on the above being $25.00 (each) and is consid- erable short of covering,the expense and costs when such applications are pro- cessed by the City. After some discussion, a motion was made by Hadley, IMI seconded by 'ally to consider the revised fee schedule as recommended. Roll call vote, all in favor and motion carried. At this time Mayor McBee advised those present of the appointment of Mr. Del Page 2 ! Z� City of Central Point Council Chambers 250 Fast Pinr Street January 24, 1974 Curry as a. riew member of the City Planning Commission and would administer the oath of office. Mr. Curry came forward and received the oath of office. The Mayor and Council extended their appreciation to Yr. Curry for giving his time towards City Government. Discussion was held for considering the renewal agreement for City Sanitary Service (garbage) for a possible 3-year term. Attorney DuBay was advised to proceed with the preparation of a new agreement. Mayor McBee advised that he would suggest to the Council of Governments a possible county-wide dump area at their next meeting. Councilman Hamer made a motion to have '"ayor McBee approach the C.O.G. with the idea of a possible county disposal land-fill. The vat Llt motion was seconded by Mills. Motion was carried with all in favor. ( Attorney DuBay presented a proposed Ordinance relating to "Adult Book Stores". 4=1 There were many questions from the floor. It was explained to those in attend- = ance that denial would be unconstitutional and only legislation for regulating such activity by taxation could be considered. After the lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Tally, seconded by Snook to adopt the regulating ordinance as read. Roll call vote: Hadley abstained, Hamer no, Malot yes, Mills yes, Snook yes, Tally yes. By majority in the affirmative, motion was carried. Ordinance '/1124 Being Duly Declared Adopted. (Regulating Adult Book Stores, etc.) Attorney DuBay next presented a proposed Ordinance as requested relating to commercial vehicles using residential streets. Discussion held and questions answered by the attorney. It was tentatively agreed that this prepared ordinance would control the existing problems. At completion of the discussion period, a motion was made by Malot, seconded by "Pally to approve the proposed Ordinance as read. Roll call vote: Hadley no, Hamer no, Malot yes, Mills yes, Snook yes, and 'tally yes. By majority in the affirmative, motion was carried. Ordinance #1125 Declared Duly Adopted. (Ordinance amending Ord. No. 940A Prohibiting parking of certain vehicles in residential areas; over 15,000 `/gross weight vehicles) City Engineer Westwood reported on proposed sanitary sewer service of properties recently-annexed on South Front to Cupp Drive. He estimated a cost of approximately $11,150.00 and at $8.20 per frontfoot of property served. (Refer to Engineer's proposal and have the City Attorney prepare the necessary legal material required and calling for public hearing on the matter. Engineer Westwood next presented the storm sewer report on Cherry Street and Mazama Street by detailing the n9a by streets -depths and costs for construction. (Refer to City mgr's. report) it was estimated that the costs of this project would be in the area of $30,000.00 Discussion held. Motion made by ally, seconded by Hadley to adopt the Engineer's plan as presented and prepare for the calling of construction bids; preferably for the February 29th Regular Meeting. Roll call vote, all in favor- motion carried. Mayor BcBee announced that the appeal request by W.L. Moore Construction Co. objection of the Planning Commission ruling on Scenic Village would now be heard. 11/ isiayor McBee explained the previous status and proceedings of the Scenic Village tentative plat plan approval. He then went into detail of the petitioner's request asking for City participation in a cost-sharing of a sanitary sewer line serving properties on Upton Road in the lower level. area. At a Planning Commis- sion meeting. the Developer was denied this joint-or-City-participating request. i°b4 Page 3 Council Minutes (see P.C. Minutes of December 18, 1973 and Special Study Session on January 7, 1974) Mr. Noel Moore was recognized by the Chair and spoke from his report. He mentioned that the extreme depths (25') for a gravity line would make it financia lly. prohibitive to the Developer due to unforeseen conditions; type of soil and possible rock conditions (refer to Moore Report). Mr. Westwood, City En- gineer, spoke of his Ia owledge; advising that the low-lying area should be planned and served by gravity lines- his prior recommendations. A lengthy discussion followed. Mayor McBee directed a request of "no participation of discussion" to Council- man Howard Tally; inasmuch the Developer was a customer of Mr. Tally's place of employment. In closing discussion, Mayor McBee gave his version of the events cornered by the presentations made. He also mentioned that the City is not pre- pared this budget year to become involved with the additional costs and charges, further, that if the decision should be upheld from the Planning Commission the Council would consider a plan for the Developer to recover its increased costs incurred through off-site sewer connect charges; on future land devTlopment that would need hook-up access through this line. Following a Council dttscussion, a motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to uphold the Planning Commission decision and to refer to the present ordinance by its guidelines to off-site sewer charges and recovery of costs, also that maximum charges are not to exceed 515,000.00 for re-imbursement by off-site users and without City participation. Roll call vote. Hadley yes, Hamer yes, Ma.lot yes, Mills yes, Snook yes, and Tally abstained. Majority in favor, the motion carried. Mayor McBee advised that this meeting will be the last time the Council will be working with Councilmember Dan. Hadley. The Mayor extended his appreciation on behalf of the City of Central Point for his outstanding service he had given to the citizens of the community. Mayor McBee advised that this meeting will be the last time the Council will be working with Councilmember Dan Hadley. The Mayor extended his-appreciation on behalf of the City of Central Point for his outstanding service he had given to the citizens of the community. Mayor McBee advised that two persons have indicated interest as serving on Council for Ward II vacancy (D. Hadley's resignation). Names submitted were Jim Anhorn and Bill Johnson. It was also mentioned that two more .names have been contacted about possible service and Payor McBee will advise their indication within a few days. He also stated that this Council should be prepared to make a decision on the filling of the vacancy at the February 28th regular meeting. Progress report was read by the Mayor on the relocation project of the Northwest Printed Circuit company, submitted by Mrs. Pederson of the firm. The report was well-received. Mr. Joe Chastain, Building Inspector, presented his verbal report on the fire damaged residences at 723 and 725 Manzanita Street, reporting that both properties were beyond repair from the fire there on July 3, 1973. He advised demolition of the remaining structures as a total loss was declared. Discussion held. Motion made by `ally, seconded by Nalot that the City draft a letter stating the removal of the remaining debris to be removed with a certain time limitation. With all in favor, motion was carried. to the owners./ Mayor McBee reported on the Pine Street traffic control study relating to the left turn signing from Pine Street onto Third and Fourth Streets. He advised ti Page 4 Council. Minutes that. the City Engineer has prepared a study showing lane usage recommendations and it will be ready for implementation within a few days; intersection striping to be done in a few days. Discussion held. Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to stripe the necessary lanes on Pine Street as proposed. All in favor motion carried. Next for discussion was the consideration of a tree-planting program for East Pine Street at an early stage for the event when Pine Street will be reconstructed. Discussion held. Motion was made by Hadley, seconded by Mills to proceed with a study as to cost and types of trees for the area in replanting Pine Street. With all in favor, motion was carried. r04 Janitorial services for City Hall was next business for discussion; and the terms of contract with the present contractor. Mrs. Tate advised that Mr. Robert Banks was employed some time ago and receives $100.00 per month for the cleaning of w City Hall and Police Department. Discussion held regarding the high cost of janitorial service. Motion made by Tally, seconded by Hadley to call for bids and for the Council to review the qualifications of the bidders. With all in favor, motion carried. Chairman of the Administrative Committee H. Tally reported that the committee reviewed the problem of a recording secretary for the Planning Commission on behalf of preparing the Minutes of their meetings. It was the recommendation of the Committee that the $35.00 monthly expense paid to Commission member Secre- tary Banks be considered for a paid clerk for the Commission for taking and typing of their minutes. Discussion held. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Mills to adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Committee to pay the $35.00 towards a recording secretary. With all in favor, motion was carried. Attorney DuBay advised that the North First Street issue is being worked on and signatures are being awaited for the prepared deeds before any additional work could be engaged. Mayor McBee stated that effort would he made to secure the required signatures. Mr. Del Curry, 103 Corcoran Lane, spoke of the recent flood during the week of January 16th within the subdivision (Corcoran Cubd.) He suggested that mainten- ance by all responsible persons of the creek would minimize the possible recur- rence in the event of any additional heavy rains. Mr. Curry advised that the waste flowing in the creek must be removed along with the tree growth. He extended his thanks to the City employees for their effort and response to assist during the disaster. iayor McBee advised that the Administrative Committee should extend all their effort towards any information and legislation, if possible, to assist the Committee in their study. Attorney DuBay advised that he would need a resolution from this body for ac- quiring the needed City property for the Tenth Street Extension. Discussion held; followed by a motion by Hamer, seconded by Tally to prepare the required resolution as requested. Roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Bills presented for payment were studied and ayy motion was made by Mills, seconded by Hamer to pay the bills as acknowledged. With all in favor, motion was carried. With no further business to be brought before this Council and meeting, the ire Page 4 Council Minutes motion to adjourn was made by Hadley, seconded by Tally. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:54 P.M. Warrent No. Amount 204 Payroll Account 1143.23 205 Payroll Account 374.62 206 Payroll Account 1017.38 Appro :hili i�� .L - / Mayor e--7- Attest: City Recor er Approved by me this /5,4, day of , 197 14 c Appr., =ow �� Z. •or