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City Council Meeting Minutes
May 13, 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 Dingier, Carol
Fischer, Kay Harrison, and Matthew Stephenson were
present. Mike Quilty was excused.
City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle;
Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director
Tom Humphrey; Parks and Public Works Director Matt
Samitore; Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton; and
City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present.
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of April 8, 2010, City Council Minutes
B. Approval of OLCC Permit for Torero's Mexican Restaurant
Bruce Dingier made a motion approving the Consent Agenda as presented.
Matt Stephenson 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
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Public Hearing to Consider the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional
Plan Dated November 2009
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that this is the first of
two public hearings to receive public comment on the Regional Plan. The Central
Point Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the Greater Bear
creek Regional Plan and ultimately approved a resolution forwarding a favorable
recommendation to the Council regarding adoption of the plan. Mr. Humphrey
explained that it is a 50 year plan for urban reserve management; there are and
will be:egreements in place to maintain the intent of the process; and there will
be~~igr~cuitural buffers and density designations. The projected goals of the plan
;kre'#a manage, future regional growth, conserve resources and open space, and
~egnize cxahtrrtl~nity individuality.
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There was discussion regarding the community and agricultural buffers that are
part of the plan. At this time there is no designation as to who will pay for, or
maintain, the buffers. The County will address these issues and provide
communication with the communities. There was discussion of the zoning
designations for the recommended areas that will be included in the Central Point
areas. Zoning designations were agreed upon at the beginning of the RPS
process. If the city wishes to switch the zones around in a few years to better suit
our needs we would be able to do that. The city comprehensive plan will be
updated as soon as the plan is ,completed. Staff has been working on those
updates.
Council reviewed the issues that were brought before the Planning Commission.
The Council is not in favor of creating islands within the boundaries of the Urban
Reserve area.
Mr. Humphrey recommended opening the public hearing portion and leaving it
open until the May 27th Council meeting.
Mayor Williams opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Gary Pellett, Old Stage Road
Mr. Pellett stated that he has concerns about the plan and the guidelines for the
agricultural buffers. The plan does not stipulate who is responsible for this
property. The proposed plan takes in too much farm property. He is concerned
that those properties still farming will be encroached upon until they can no
longer use the land for farming.
Mr. Humphrey stated that the original proposal had more agricultural land in the
proposal because Central Point is surrounded by agricultural land. The
Committee removed land from the plan that are still viable farms. Most of the
property included in the reserve area has been tested and determined non viable
as farm land.
Tim Higinbotham, Taylor Road
Mr. Higinbotham stated that he has farm land that is part of the proposal and is in
favor of the plan. The property along Taylor Road is no longer viable for farm
use. There is no water available. The plan is very conservative with the farm land
it has included. Most of the larger acres are used as pastures.
Larry Martin, Taylor Road
Mr. Martin has attended city and county meetings regarding the plan. Once the
plan is accepted it will offer some great opportunities for the cities involved.
DLCD supports the plan and the recommended areas. He encouraged support
from the council.
Mayor Williams stated that this will conclude the public comment portion for
tonight's meeting. The Council will take more testimony at the May 27, 2010
meeting.
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Matt Stephenson made a motion directing staff to return with a resolution
in support of the recommendation from the Planning Commission
regarding the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan dated November
2009.. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes;
Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion
approved.
B. First Reading, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.40 to the Central
Point Municipal Code for the Purpose of Requiring Registration of
Vacant Residential Properties
Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton stated that Council has asked staff to
prepare an ordinance requiring property owners or lenders to register vacant
property with the City. The ordinance will provide the city with a list of properties
that are vacant in order to allow the Police Department to check on the property
and ensure that unauthorized individuals have not damaged or are illegally
occupying the residence. This will also allow the City to provide notice to the
correct person should the property maintenance not be kept up. The intent is to
ensure that vacant residences are maintained in a manner that does not
negatively impact local residential property values.
No registration fee is required, but a general fine could be assessed to property
that does not comply with the regulations. The city would be allowed to provide
maintenance and penalties if needed. The ordinance does not include rental
properties waiting for tenants for a short period of time.
There was discussion about providing an incentive program to encourage
property owners to register when their homes are going to be vacant. Possible
incentives could be waving the last water bill. Mr. Clayton and Councilman
Broderick will discuss options before the second reading of the ordinance.
Kay Harrison made a motion to move to second reading An Ordinance
Adding Chapter 8.40 to the Central Point Municipal Code for the Purpose of
Requiring Registration of Vacant Residential Properties. Matt Stephenson
seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes;
Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
IX. BUSINESS
A. Parks Commission and Foundation Report and Recommendation
Interim Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore stated that the Parks and
Recreation Committee held a meeting in April and made a recommendation for
council to prohibit dogs within the Fallen War Heroes Memorial and Water Spray
Park in Don Jones Memorial Park, as well as all playground enclosures within the
Central Point Park System. Central Point Municipal Code 9.68.170 states that
certain areas may be designated to prohibit dogs if posted accordingly.
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Kay Harrison made a motion directing staff to post no dogs allowed at the
Fallen War Heroes Memorial or the "Water `Spray Park in Don Jones
Memorial -Park as well as all playground structures within the Central Point
Park System. Matt "Stephenson" seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick,. yes, Bruce
Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; -and Matt Stephenson, yes.
Motion approved.
B. Don Jones Memorial Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Crossing -Vitas
Waterline
Mr. Samitore stated because of time constraints to get the Vitas Road waterline
constructed the city advertised under ORS 279A.060 for bids. The city received
six bids with the low bid coming in at $128,480.62 from West Coast Pipeline.
Staff recommends awarding the bid to West Coast Pipeline for the construction
of the Vilas Road Waterline. There are time restraints on this proposal because
the city would like to have the waterline installed prior to the overlay that will be
done as part of the Don .Jones Pedestrian crossing.
Bruce Dingler made a motion to award the Vilas Waterline Bid Award to
West Coast Pipeline in the amount of $128,480.62. Carol Fischer seconded.
Roll call; Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay
Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
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X. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Williams reported that he attended:
• A 2-11 phone system meeting. This system would provide numbers for
customer service agencies in the area.
• The annual volunteer lunch at the Rogue Valley Manor. He is always
impressed with the amount of volunteers in the area, and what they do for
our community.
• A Good Grief America meeting where they teach people how to beat the
foreclosure process. He is not in favor of this movement.
• The TRADCO meeting regarding the South Medford Interchange.
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Phil Messina reported that:
• There will be a Study Session on Monday night with the Planning
Commission.
• He attended an Urban Renewal training in Jacksonville.
• He attended the Arbor Day tree planting event at Daisy Creek.
XII. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Matt Stephenson stated that he attended a SOREDI Meeting.
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Council Member Carol Fischer stated that she attended a Medford Water
Commission Board meeting, helped plant trees on Arbor Day, and helped with
the City Wide Clean up.
Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended the Citywide Clean up,
an RVSS meeting, and the Medford Water Commission Board meeting.
Council Member Allen Broderick stated that he and the Mayor will be playing in
the golf scramble with the City Wellness Committee on Saturday.
XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Interim Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore reported that:
• The Citywide Clean up was a huge success. Next year they will need a
larger area for appliances.
• 60 trees planted at Daisy Creek on Arbor Day.
• Staff has been getting ready for Public Works week. If you want to know
more about your local Public Works Department all your questions could
be answered next week.
• H2 Construction has begun work on the Don Jones Pedestrian Crossing.
Police Chief Jon Zeliff presented an open letter to the public regarding issues
with a Central Point Officer that was reported in the news. The City will begin the
process for a new D.A.R.E. officer.
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that:
• He attended an RVACT meeting regarding the Cross Creek project.
• The flower baskets are up in the downtown area for the summer.
• He has been working on a design for the Central Point overpass at Exit
33.
• He will be presenting the Twin Creeks project to a committee in Grants
Pass next week.
Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton reported that:
• The Charter Review Adhoc committee has finished with their
recommendations. Staff should have a recommendation and resolution
to the Council in June.
• The Pine Street Paving project will be done during night time hours, but
they must wait for warmer temperatures.
• He and Mr. Samitore are working on the design for the water reservoir.
• Staff is working with the Expo on internal water problems and leaks.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
Bruce Dingier moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and the
Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the May 13, 2010, Council meeting were approved by the City
Council at its meeting of May 27; 2010.
Dated: S,a--l ~ ~. (~
Mayor Hank Williams
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