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Home My WebLink AboutCM040810CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes April 8, 2010 I. 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, Kay Harrison, Matthew Stephenson, and Mike Quilty were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Interim Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore; and Planning Secretary Didi Thomas were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES - Gary Miller, Executive Director of Access, Inc., made a presentation to Council with regard to the types and number of services that are offered by their organization to the community of Central Point, as well as other cities around the Rogue Valley. Mr. Miller stated that the primary services offered are food and shelter. Other services include assistance with affordable housing, weatherization, family and senior services, rental assistance, energy assistance and nutrition. In addition, Access administers a medical equipment loan program whereby citizens can borrow medical equipment (crutches, wheelchairs, etc.) for a six (6) month period. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of March 25, 2010 City Council Minutes B. Approval of Bid Award for Don Jones Pedestrian Crossing Project to H2 Construction Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES A. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1935, Vacating a Portion of Oak Street Between Amy Street and South Haskell Street City of Central Point City Council Minutes April 8, 2010 Page 2 Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that this was a second recording of an ordinance to vacate a portion of Oak Street between Amy Street and South Haskell Street. Mr. Humphrey reviewed the exhibits attached to the ordinance and recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance. All property owners have agreed to the vacation and once completed, will be added to the tax rolls. Bruce Dingier made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1935, vacating a portion of Oak Street Between Amy Street and South Haskell Street. Matt Stephenson seconded the motion. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Allen Broderick, yes. Motion approved. B. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1936, Vacating a Portion of Alley Right-of-Way Located in a Subdivision Known as the "Oak Park Addition" Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, presented Council members with a second reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of an alley right-of-way located in Oak Park Addition (Jackson County Assessor's map 372W03DC, tax lots 2400 and 2500). There is a condition on this vacation that a public utility maintenance easement be recorded prior to conveyance of the property, allowing for continued maintenance of the utilities. Mr. Humphrey recommended adoption of this ordinance as well. Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1936, vacating a portion of alley right-of--way located in a subdivision known as the Oak Park Addition. Carol Fischer seconded the motion. Roll call: Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; Allen Broderick, yes; and Bruce Dingier, yes. Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Arts Commission Appointment Council reviewed an application for appointment to the Arts Commission which had been submitted by Kent Brown, a city resident and the owner of Visual Impact Photography. Matt Stephenson made a motion to appoint Kent Brown to the Central Point Arts Commission with a term ending December 31, 2012. Carol Fisher seconded the motion. Roll call: Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; Allen Broderick, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; and Carol Fisher, yes. Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes April 8, 2010 Page 3 G B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission report for April 6, 2010: • Approval of a resolution forwarding a favorable recommendation to the City Council regarding the adoption of the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan. The resolution incorporates proposed changes following a public hearing on the matter before the Planning Commission, adding a property adjacent to the Boes subdivision and clarifying the classification of designated lands in CP-6B for institutional use (Boy Scout headquarters and Little League fields). • Granting approval of a request for extension for the submission of a final development plan for a mixed use commercial shopping facility known as North Valley Center until April 1, 2011. Bank of the Cascades received this property in a foreclosure proceeding and wants to be able to market it with City approvals. • Receipt of a Final Order from ODOT Rail Division authorizing the City to proceed with construction of a new rail crossing for Twin Creeks. • With regard to Mon Desir's rehabilitation, rezoning would be necessary to continue the commercial restaurant use of the property. Architect David Strauss is putting together a package of options to be presented to the owner of the property. • Commission members would like to see the blighted house at the corner of Taylor and Haskell Streets abated. The plan is to assemble as much information as possible and send a written request to the owner, requesting that he clean up the property. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Planning Commission report for April 6, 2010. Matt Stephenson seconded the motion. Roll call: Mike Quilty, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; Allen Broderick, yes; Bruce Ding{er, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS -None X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he had attended the Jackson County Planning Commission meeting. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reminded Council members of the budget meeting to be held on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Messina stated that the budget is in good shape and there had been a good cash canyover from the previous budget year. No cutbacks in staff are anticipated; a new employee will be added to the IT department. In addition, Mr. Messina said that he had been to the WashingtonlOregon City Administrators Conference on Economic Development. City of Central Point City Council Minutes April 8, 2010 Page 4 XI1. COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Matt Stephenson reported on the SO.REDI board meeting. Council member Carol Fisher: reported that she: • Attended a water commission meeting Council member Kay Harrison reported that she: • Attended an RVTD board meeting • Attended a SOREDI meeting • Attended a water commission meeting • Attended Chris Borovansky's farewell party Council member Allen Broderick reported that he was working with a builder who is looking to purchase property with infrastructure improvements in :place o construct several homes in the 1400 - 2300 square foot, $160,000 to $200,000 range. Council member Mike Quilty reported that he: • Had met with Chris Clayton, Deanna Casey and Bruce Dingier to review the City's Charter • Attended RPS and MPO meetings • Was headed back to Salem for a State Transportation Improvement Project XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, reported that a Downtown Revitalization meeting had been held on Monday, April 5, 2010 and he had enlisted the services of John Galbraith, Galbraith and Associates, to come up with some designs to dress up the interchange. Mr. Humphrey added that Mr. Galbraith had some ideas for improving the interchange and making it more attractive. Landscaping would be included as part of making improvements, as well as possibly restriping the lanes on the overpass for bicycle safety. Mr. Humphrey mentioned that he anticipated bringing changes in the C-4 zoning district to Council at the May 17, 2010 study session. Mr. Humphrey stated that the City was very fortunate to have Don Burt on staff. Mr. Burt is an incredible mentor and works well beyond his part-time status without any credit. Mike Quilty added that he was glad that Mr. Burt was on our team: XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None J City of Central Point City Council Minutes April 8, 2010 Page 5 XV. ADJOURNMENT Mike Quilty moved to adjourn. Kay Harrison seconded. All said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the April 8, 2010, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of ~ A _, 2010. Dated: S ~ ~3 ~~ Mayor Hank Williams A' City Representative ~~ ~~