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City Council Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2011
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, Kelly Geiger, and Kay Harrison were present. Ellie
George was absent.
City Manager Phil Messina; City Attorney Paul Nolte;
Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director
Tom Humphrey; Parks and Public Works Director Matt
Samitore; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also
present.
IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of City Council Minutes for October 27, 2011, City Council Minutes
B. Approval of OLCC Applications for Los Girasoles.
Kelly Geiger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Mayor Williams, yes; Allen Broderick, yes;
Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes.
Motion approved.
VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
VII. BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Council was informed that the Annual Financial Report is not ready. Staff will
present it at the December 8, 2011 Council meeting.
B. Public Outreach -Oregon Senate Bill 111 and Jackson County
Deadly Physical Force Plan
Police Chief Jon Zeliff stated that the use of deadly physical force by law
enforcement personnel, in the performance of their official duties, is a matter of
critical importance to both the public, and to the law enforcement community. He
explained the reactions, emotions, and subsequent investigations of these critical
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incidents present a unique mixture of very complex issues with highly probable
civil, administrative and criminal consequences.
In 2007 the 74th Oregon Legislative Assembly enacted Senate Bill 111, which
created authority in each county to develop a plan concerning use of deadly
physical force by police officers. Senate Bill 111 provides a framework for a
consistent response to an officer's use of deadly physical force that assures the
officer is treated fairly, and promotes public confidence in the criminal justice
system.
Chief Zeliff presented a copy of the Jackson County Deadly Physical Force Plan
that was adopted in 2008. Part of the plan is to educate local officials and the
surrounding communities. He played a video called "Interagency Deadly Physical
Force Investigations". The video was put together by the State of Oregon in
hopes to educate the community on Senate Bill 111.
No action is requested by the Council.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. First Reading - An Ordinance Amending Section 2.18.010 of the
Central Point Municipal Code to Remove Restrictions on Parks and
Recreation Commission Membership
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore explained the difficulty that the
Parks and Recreation Commission is having getting a quorum to meet and
conduct business. Staff is recommending a change in the ordinance to allow no
more than two Council members be appointed as Parks and Recreation
Commissioners. Currently this is the only committee that specifically states that a
Council member may not be appointed.
There was discussion about combining the Parks and Recreation Commission
and the Arts Commission. There are several committee/commissions that are
having problems getting a quorum for meetings. It is very hard for staff and the
active members to complete any projects because not enough members attend
at the same time. There was a suggestion to move the Arts Commission duties
and members to the Citizens Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission or the Multicultural Committee.
Council does not want to take the opportunity away from citizens who may wish
to participate in local government. The recommendation is that Council
Representatives who attend would have the option to vote if there is not a
quorum present. But not actually appoint a Council member officially.
Staff will return with recommendations at the December Council meeting
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
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Mayor Williams reported that he attended the Medford Water Commission
meeting and has several recommendations for their rate study.
X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Phil Messina reported that he attended the Fire District 3 Strategic
Planning Session. It was a good process and he was pleased to be invited. Staff
attended an annual training on Preventing Sexual Harassment.
XI. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Members Allen Broderick, Kelly Geiger, and Kay Harrison all reported
that they attended the Development Commission Meeting.
Council Member Carol Fischer stated that she attended the Community Center
Meeting and went to the Ashland Center. She was very impressed with their
facility.
XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that he attended the
MPO Technical Advisory Meeting. He also attended the RVACT meeting there
are draft amendments to the transportation planning rule. He met with the
Bootcamp businesses. They are still very positive and excited for their future in
Central Point.
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore reported that there will be a
memorial service at the Don Jones Memorial Park on Friday, November 11"' at
9:00 a.m. Flood/Storm Drain Coordinator Stephanie Holtey has been nominated
for a National FEMA Committee.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Carol Fischer seconded, all said "aye" and the
Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the November 10, 2011, Council meeting were approved by
the City Council at its meeting of December 8, 2011.
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