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Home My WebLink AboutCM032510CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 25, 2010 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. I1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I11. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingier, Carot Fischer, Kay Harrison, and Matthew Stephenson were present. Mike Quilty was excused. Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton; City Attorney Doug Engle; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Interim Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore; Community Planner Dave Jacobs; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. RVCOG Annual Report RVCOG Executive Director Michael Cavallaro presented the Annual RVCOG report. He explained the financial overview for 2009 and stated that the budget is stable at this time. RVCOG strives to keep the overhead costs to a minimum and still provide the services the participating members need. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Chief Zeliff and Sergeant Moulin introduced two FBI agents who explained why the FBI is interested in the High Tech Crimes Unit and how they will be able to help support the operation. They thanked the City Council and Administration for their vision in getting this unit up and running. There is only one other region in Oregon that has the training and certifications that the HTCU has. Very few law enforcement agencies are able to receive the technology and training to the level that Central Point has. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of March 11, 2010, City Council Minutes. Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 25, 2010 Page 2 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 1254, Assessing Costs for Drainage Channel Obstruction on 372W10AD Tax Lot 2800 - 501 Glenn Way, Central Point, Oregon Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton explained that the owner of 501 Glenn Way was notified by the city of a drainage channel obstruction and was asked to remove the obstruction within 15 days. The property owner did not respond to the request by the City or remove the obstruction. The city tried several attempts to contact the property owner with no results and proceeded to remove the obstructions. The owner was given thirty days to contact the city to pay for the removal of the obstruction. The recommended resolution places a lien on 501 Glenn Way in the amount of $426.00 to reimburse the costs associated with the removal of drainage channel obstructions. Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1254, Assessing Costs for Drainage Channel Obstruction on 372W10AD Tax Lot 2800 - 501 Glenn Way, Central Point, Oregon. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. Public Hearing -First Reading, an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Oak Strnet between Amy Street and South Haskell Street Community Planner Dave Jacobs explained that the proposed vacation of a portion of Oak Street is being requested by the adjoining property owners. The City has determined that the entire right-of--way is no longer needed by the City and recommends vacating 30 feet on each side of the ROW leaving 20 feet for a utility easement and ingress/egress for property owners. In accordance with state procedures the City must determine whether the vacation will result in a substantial affect on property market value for the abutting property owners. The City has determined that there would be no substantial affect to property owners. All abutting property owners have signed a petition in support of the vacation. Mayor Williams opened the public hearing. Francis Plowman, business owner Mr. Plowman stated that the Rogue Creamery is in favor of the vacation. They are planning to expand their cold storage area if this is to happen. Mayor Williams closed the public hearing. Kay Harrison made a motion to move to second reading an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Oak Street between Amy Street and South Haskell City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 25, 2010 Page 3 Street. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. C. Public Hearing -First Reading, an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Alley Right-of--Way Located in a Subdivision Known as the Oak Park Addition. Mr. Jacobs stated that the City has determined that an 18 foot wide portion of an alley located in a subdivision known as Oak Park addition is no longer required for public access and is no longer an asset to the City. The abutting property owners have requested this vacation and have signed a petition in support. There are existing sewer lines in a portion of the right of way that are still in service. The City along with Rogue Valley Sewer .Services is requiring that a public utility maintenance easement be recorded prior to conveyance of the property. The city has determined that there is no substantial affect on the property market values and recommends moving the ordinance to second reading. Mayor Williams opened the public hearing. Tom Bradley, business owner Mr. Bradley stated that the abutting property owners are in favor of this vacation. Mayor Williams closed the public hearing. Matt Stephenson made a motion to move to second reading an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Alley Right-of-Way Located in a Subdivision Known as the Oak Park Addition. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. IX. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Planner Dave Jacobs presented the Planning Commission report for their special meeting on March 16, 2010: • The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to take input on the Greater Bear Creek Regional Plan, with the intent of forwarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Plan and its consistency with the draft Plan as referenced in the Participant's Agreement. The Regional Problem Solving Participants Agreement States that the draft Plan shall become the adopted Plan upon conclusion of the Jackson County's comprehensive plan and land use regional amendment process. The Commission received testimony from local residents and input from the Cif¢en's Advisory Committee (CAC) either City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 25, 2010 Page 4 agreeing with the plan on the whole or recommending modest changes to it. The Commission then directed Planning staff to bring them a resolution and findings of fact to support their recommendation at their next regularly scheduled meeting in April. Staff informed the Commission that the City entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County to construct the railroad crossing at Twin Creeks and another crossing at Scenic Avenue. Pending resolution of a few minor issues, we are waiting to receive a final order from ODOT Rail Division. The crossing is slated to be signalized, and construction would build up Highway 99 north and south of the crossing. Mr. Humphrey also reported that there had been a slight increase in housing construction in the lower $200,000 range. Kay Harrison made a motion to accept the Planning Commission Report as presented. Allen Broderick seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he attended the Habitat for Humanity's wall raising event and the Rogue Creamery's 75"' Anniversary breakfast. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton reported that: • Staff will be revising the Central Point Code regarding weed abatement to help with the foreclosure issues. The state recommends using current ordinances rather than creating specific ones for foreclosure. Staff will work on the current code to include vacant or abandoned property. • He would like Council to adjourn to Executive Session after the regular meeting to discuss real property transactions. • He and Community Development Director Tom Humphrey met with Chris Borovanski to discuss the transition of a new Expo Manager. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Carol Fischer reported that she attended the Habitat for Humanity wall raising and the RVSS Board meeting. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended: • ' A-Jackson County Roads lunch. • An MPO PAC meeting. `''• An RVSS Board meeting. ~+ -A Medford Water Commission meeting. ~• A-Bear Creek Greenway meeting. • A RVMPO meeting. • A tour with SOREDI. • An RVTD Board meeting. L n u City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 25, 2010 Page 5 X111. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that it was nice to have the FBI here to talk about the HTCU but the praise really should go to Sergeant Josh Moulin and his team. Community Planner Dave Jacobs reported that Community Development is working on the RPS process, and the Comp Plan update. Interim Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore reported that: • He attended a Bear Creek Greenway meeting. • They are working on the Water Reservoir Funding application. • Staff wi{I be meeting to discuss options for the storm drains at Victoria and 5"' Streets. Bruce Dinger moved to adjourn to executive session under ORS 192.66 (2)(e) Real Property Transactions. Allen Broderick seconded. All said "aye" and the meeting was adjourned to executive session at 7:54 p.m. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION Kay Harrison moved Fischer seconded. Afl session at 8:10 p.m. No action was taken. to adjourn to general meeting at 8:10 p.m. Carol said "aye" and the meeting was adjourned to regular XV. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Carol Fischer seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 25, 2010, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 8, 2010. Dated: ATTEST: City Recorder ~~~: Mayor Hank Williams