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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM011410CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2010 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Council President Kay Harrison called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams, excused Council Members: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingler, Carol Fischer, Kay Harrison, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samftore; Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also. present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None ' V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of December 10, 2009, City Council Minutes. Bruce Dingler moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1932, An Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code Title 13 Pertaining to Water Finance Director Bev Adams stated that this is the second reading of an ordinance to amend the current code pertaining to water. The new ordinance clarifies our business practices under which. we provide water for our citizens. The ordinance does not contain the rates that will be charged for the water. Those rates will now be set by Council Resolution. Allen Broderick made a motion to approve Ordinance 1932, An Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code Title 13 Pertaining to Water. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quity, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. City ofCentrat Point City Council Minutes January 14, 2010 Page 2 B. Resolution No. 1230, A Resolution of the City of Central Point Setting Water Rates. Mrs. Adams stated that a water rate study was completed, by the FCS Group and determined that water rates should be adjusted to meet current and future needs of the Water Fund which exists to provide water distribution services to the citizens of Central Point. The recommended rates were discussed with Council at a study session in 2009. It was discussed that the Medford Water Commission has increased what they charge the city on an annual basis, but the City has not felt it necessary to pass that increase on to the citizens until now. If the City were to continue to absorb these increases the water fund would fail. At the study session the Council agreed the water rate and fee structure should be amended to include changing from a flat rate structure to a block rate structure encouraging water conservation and provide for more equitable billing based on customer water usage. This rate structure should provide stability for the water fund. The Jackson County Expo rates have not been included in this resolution. The City Administrator is currently working with Jackson County to come up with a fee structure that will reimburse the city for funds and water but will not be a hardship on the Expo. Mike Guilty made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1230, A Resolution of ' the City of Central Point Setting Water Rates. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. C. Resolution No. 1231, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatements on the Following Properties: 372W10D8 TL 6404; 372W10D8 TL 9400; 372WDB TL 9401; 372W10D8 TL 9402; 372W10D6 TL 9405; 372W10D6 TL 9406; 372W10D6 TL 9414; 372W10DB TL 9417; in the City of Central Point, Oregon Mrs. Adams stated that each year there are properties within the City that are not maintained by the propertjt owner. The City gives the property owner several warnings before we are forced to go on to the property and cut the weeds when they become a fire danger. This year there was a record number of properties that the City was required to abate because of weeds. The next eleven resolutions are to place liens on various properties so the city will be reimbursed for the costs of maintenance of the property. The City has made several attempt to contact the property owners prior to this step. City Recorder Deanna Casey stated that it is acceptable for Council to make one motion to cover all eleven resolutions. If there is a resolution in question that the council does not feel should have a lien placed on it; it can be pulled from the list. City of Cenfral Point City Council Minutes January 14, 2010 Page 3 There was discussion about properties that could be in foreclosure and that this step might delay the sale of a property. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolutions No. 1231, 1232, 1233, 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1239, 1240, and 1241 Assessing Costs for weed abatement Matt Stephenson. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. D. Resolution No. 1232, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W10AD Tax Lot 100 -South Front Street, Central Point, Oregon See motion above. E. Resolution No. 1233, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W10DA Tax Lot 6600 - 643 John Wayne Drive, Central Point, Oregon See motion above. F. Resolution No. 1234, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W10AA Tax Lot T100 - 248 Hiatt Lane, Central ' Point, Oregon See motion above. G. Resolution No. 1235, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W03DA Tax Lot 7700 - 625 Cheny Street, Central Point, Oregon See motion above. H. Resolution No. f236, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W10BA Tax Lot 8000 - 207 Rachel Avenue, Central Point, Oregon See motion above. I. Resolution No. 1237, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W03DD Tax Lot 2000 - 262 North Second Street, Central Point, Oregon See motion above. J. Resolution No. 1238, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W03A8 Tax Lot 1100 - 4028 Inglewood Court, Central Point, Oregon City ofCentrat Point City Cauncii Minutes January 14, 2010 Page 4 See motion above. K: Resolution No. 1238, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W03AC Tax Lot 130 - 205 Victoria Way, Central Point; Oregon See motion above. L. Resolution No. 1240, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W11DB Tax Lot 2300 -462 Grand Avenue, Central Point, Oregon See motion above. M. Resolution No. 1241, A Resolution Assessing Costs for Weed Abatement on 372W11AC Tax Lot 4500 - 634 Hemlock Avenue, Central Point, Oregon See motion above. N. Resolution No. 1242, A Resolution Increasing the Medford Water Commission Water Treatment and Transmission System Development Charge ' Community Services Coordinator Matt Samitore stated that the Medford Water Commission has increased SDC rates. The City of Central Point has an agreement with the Medford Water Commission to collect these fees and pass them on. If the Council does not approve the recommended resolution the City would have to absorb these costs. The increase in fees is for an amended 15 year Capital Improvement Plan that will include improvements to the Duff Water Treatment Facility on the Rogue River. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1242, Increasing the Medford Water Commission Treatment and Transmission System Development Charge. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison; yes; Mike Quiky, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Matt Stephenson asked if the Mon Desir fire will cost the city anything. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey and Police Chief Jon Zeliff stated that it has been determined that it was human caused and the Police Department will be investigating this as a crime. The owners had been in to the city asking what they were allowed to do with the property. Mr. Humphrey stated that they are limited because of the historic designation of the building. When the City of Central Pant City Council Minutes January 14, 2010 Page 5 i~ investigation is over, the owners will have to build residential buildings or come to the city to rezone for commercial. Council Member Kay Harrison stated that she has had citizens complain about dogs in the parks and would like to discuss the issue with the Council again at a future Study Session. X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • He attended an RVACT meeting where they talked about the KirklandBlackwell Road intersection. • There will be a Study Session on January 25'". • The Council will have a retreat in the Chambers on February 6~". • There is a staff awards lunch January 20'" in the Council Chambers. • He has been attending Mediation Training. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Carol Fischer reported that she attended the Medford Water Commission meeting. She asked the Chief to research a program in Ashland called Shared Roadway. 1 Council Member Allen Broderick reported on an analysis he did on the real estate market in Central Point. Signs show that the market is stabilizing. Council Member Mike Quilty reported that: • He has been out of town several times for meetings. • He attended an RPS Contract Over site Committee meeting. • He will be out of town on the 25'" and will not be attending the Study Session. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that: • She attended the Medford Water Commission meeting. • She attended an event at SOU where Senator Merkley was speaking. • She talked wRh the Mayor of Ashland regarding a rail project. 1 XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Chief Zeliff reported that: • Officer Kesler resigned. They are currently working with the active hiring list to fill that position. • There was a press release sent out about the new Crime View on the City Website. It allows citizens see what is happening, crime wise, in their neighborhood. • Channel 10 news will be doing a special on one of the YIPS. City of Central Point City Council Minutes January 14, 2010 Page 6 Finance Director Bev Adams reported that the budget season is about to begin. Staff will be having a kick off meeting before the end of the month. Parks and Recreation Manager Matt SamRore reported that: • The skateboard park video camera is back up for use by the Police Department and Parks Staff. It will eventually be available online. • The Community Christmas was a success. Staff has received several positive comments from citizens and businesses. • They have begun the Battle of the Bones event planning. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • He is waiting on the County to sign the IGA for the Twin Creeks Rail Crossing. • There was a low turnout for the CAC meeting on Tuesday night. It was one of the many RPS Open Houses the City will be holding in the near future. • There is a tentative schedule for RPS Open House meeting to be held by the County and Cities. Councilman Broderick would like to have a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to go over the new maps. • Staff has prepared a draft plan for the C-4 and C-5 zone changes. Council would like to see this item in a study session with Planning before staff does all the work and send it to state. • There is some economic activity happening in the city. A few businesses have shown interest in relocating to Central Point. Staff will be talking about economic options at the Council Retreat on February 6'". XVI. ADJOURNMENT Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn, Mike Quilty seconded, all said "aye" and the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the January 14, 2010, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of January 28, 2010. Dated: ~8/o~D~C7 -~ :x~~~~c~~*~-- Mayor Hank Williams i r