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Home My WebLink AboutCM0209121 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes February 9, 2012 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, Kay Harrison, and Ellie George were present. 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. SPECIAL PRESENATION 1 Multicultural Awareness Youth Award Multicultural Committee Chair Fran Cordeiro-Settell presented a $500 scholarship award to Jordan Pappe. Mr. Pappe had an internship at Mae Richardson School where he inspired and taught students basic Spanish vocabulary using games and song. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Mayor Williams recognized County Commissioner John Rasher. VI, CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of January 12, 2012 City Council Minutes B. Acceptance of Second Quarter Financial Statement C. Parks and Recreation Commission Review Bruce Dingler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Ellie George, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Czh/of Central Point City Council Minutes Pebn+nry J, 2072 Pnge 2 A. Resolution No. 1324, A Resolution to Annex Public Street and Railroad Right-of-ways within the Urban Renewal Boundary Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained this action is to facilitate the Urban Renewal process. Once the district is formed improvements can only be done on property that is annexed into the City. The property being annexed is publicly owned or consists of public or railroad rights-of-way. The city has received letters of support from both Jackson County and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Kelly Geiger made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1324, A Resolution to Annex Public Street and Railroad Right-of-ways within the Urban Renewal Boundary. Ellie George seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Ellie George, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1325, A Resolution Declaring the City Council's Intention to Amend the Central Point Comprehensive Plan (Map) and Central Point Municipal Code (Map) to Modify Commercial Land Use Designations and Zoning Along Table Rock Road in the City of Central Point Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained that the proposed resolution is the beginning steps to change zone regulations for areas along Table Rock Road. The change would remove the neighborhood commercial designation and create a light industrial zone to attract new businesses and help current businesses prosper and ultimately annex into the city. Approval of the recommended resolution would initiate the process of public input; staff will send notice to.DLCD, and the Planning Commission and return to Council in April for Ordinance adoption. Allen Broderick made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1235, A Resolution Declaring the City Council's Intention to Amend the Central Point Comprehensive Plan (Map) and Central Point Municipal Code (Map) to Modify Commercial Land Use Designations and Zoning Along Table Rock Road in the City of Central Point. Kelly Geiger seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Ellie George, yes. Motion approved. C. Ordinance No. 1954, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.02 of the Central Point Municipal Code to Provide for Council Liaisons for Each City Commission and Committee and to Count Such Liaison for Quorum Purposes Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore explained that over the past two years several committees and commissions have been unable to meet because of current members who are not able to attend the meetings. At times this causes a lack of quorum for the meeting. The proposed Ordinance allows one City City of Crrdral Poi~it Ci h~ Council Minutes Februun~ 9, 2072 Page 3 Council member to be a liaison with the option to step in as a member to make a quorum allowing the committee to conduct business. This does not allow the Council member to be a sitting committee member, only to act if the need arises to create a quorum. Only one council liaison per commission is allowed and when the liaison is serving as a voting member a unanimous vote is required for any decision. Allen Broderick made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1954, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.02 of the Central Point Municipal Code to Provide for Council Liaisons for Each City Commission and Committee and to Count Such Liaison for Quorum Purposes. Ellie George seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Ellie George, yes. Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Committee Appointment Mayor Williams stated that there are two vacancies on the Planning Commission at this time. We have received one application from Thomas Van Voorhees who is the retail manager for Rogue Creamery. 1 Allen Broderick made a motion to appoint Thomas Van Voorhees to Planning Commission Position 3 for a three year term to expire December 31, 2015. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Ellie George, yes. Motion approved. B. Council Liaison Assignments Mayor Williams explained that the Council reviews the liaison assignments at the beginning of each year. Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore stated that he cannot be a voting member of the Greenway but a Council liaison could be. Currently we do not have one appointed. Carol Fischer stated that she could be the Greenway Liaison. Kelly Geiger made a motion to approve the Council Representative to local Committees list. Ellie George seconded. Roli call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Ellie George, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he attended the Medford Water Commission meeting and two Pine Street meetings. The Pine Street Ad hoc Committee voted to keep four lanes in downtown but the public meeting of citizens showed interest 1 in the three lane option. This is still under discussion and plans will be returned to the Council for more discussion. City of Ccntrnl Poink CilyCouncil Minutes Fehnun.q 9, 2072 Page 4 X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Phil Messina reported that he attended: • A SOREDI meeting. The Southern Oregon Historical Meeting, they now have a new Manager. • The Police Department award lunch for the YIPS. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Allen Broderick reported that he attended the: • Study Session and Development Commission meeting. • Arts Commission meeting. They have a good Commission with the new member. They should be very active now. • Parks and Recreation Commission meeting where they approved a recommendation for new Park Fees. Council Member Kelly Geiger reported that he attended the Fire District meeting, Pine Street meetings and the Development Commission meeting. Mr. Geiger asked about the semi parking issue along Scenic Avenue. Staff stated that Scenic Avenue is not posted "No Truck Parking". A semi truck driver goes home on the weekends and parks his truck on Scenic Avenue. One of the residents is uncomfortable because anyone in the truck could look into their back yard. The Citizens Advisory Commission will review this concern and return with a recommendation for the Council. Council Member Bruce Dingier reported that he attended the Pine Street afternoon session but was not allowed to attend the evening session because there would have been four council members present. He asked for clarification of the quorum issue. City Recorder Deanna Casey stated that it is not recommended for four council members to be in attendance if the subject will come before them in the future. If there are four or more members of the council attending a public meeting it could be viewed as holding an illegal council meeting. As long as the meeting has been properly advertised as a public meeting the members may attend, but should refrain from sitting together or discussing the issue. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that there will be an Exit 33 open house in the Police Department Training Room at 6:00 pm, February 18`h . ODOT is hosting this meeting to gather input on the I-5 exit. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None Cih~ of Ccntrnl Point City Council Minutes Februan~ 9, 2072 Pnge 5 XIV. ADJOURNMENT Allen Broderick moved to adjourn, Carol Fischer seconded, all said "aye' and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 9, 2012, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of February 23, 2012. Dated:a /~~/ ~Z Mayor Hank Williams ATT City Recorder