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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM081408CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2008 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 011. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Bruce Dingler, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Walter Moczygemba, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None V. CONSENT AGENDA A: Approval of July 24, 2008, City Council Minutes. B. Approval of OLCC Application for Daisy Creek Vineyard. C. Approval of OLCC Application for Madrone Mountain Vineyard. Bruce Dingler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1916, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.57 to the Central Point Municipal Code Pertaining to the Establishment of a. MuOti-cultural Committee City Administrator Phil Messina stated that this is the second reading of an Ordinance to create aMulti-cultural Committee in the City of Central Point. There were no recommended changes at the first reading. He stated that Shannon Moulin approached staff to create a committee to represent issues of economic, social, and cultural interest for Central Point's growing multicultural community. Mrs. Moulin thanked the Council for their consideration of this. committee. City of Central Point Council Minutes August 14, 2008 Page 2 Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1916, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.57 to the Central Point Municipal Code Pertaining, to the Establishment of aMulti-cultural Committee. Dick Halley seconded. Roll Call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. First Reading, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.02 to the Central Point Municipal Code Entitled "Chronic Nuisance Property". Police Chief Jon Zeliff stated that this Ordinance applied individually or in combination with other ordinances will provide an invaluable tool for police to augment other resources and tactics to precisely and vigorously address troublesome livability issues. The authority granted by this ordinance will allow the city to more competently re-establish and preserve the peace and desired feeling of safety in our community. The condition of nuisance property is a significant and recurring livability issue which exists in the City. Currently the Police Department does not have the tools specified in the Municipal Code to deal with these types of issues. There was discussion about discretion allowed with each individual situation. City Attorney Engle stated that the state has a statue of limitations on this type of infraction of 12 months. Matt Stephenson made a motion to pass to second reading an Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.02 to the Central Point Municipal Code Entitled "Chronic Nuisance Property". Mike Quilty seconded. Roll Call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. C. First Reading, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.03 to the Central Point Municipal Code Entitled "Derelict Structures". Chief Zeliff stated that the Derelict Structure Ordinance works with the Chronic Nuisance Property to provide the tools the Police Department needs to help maintain the safety and livability in the City of Central Point. The Ordinance provides definitions for derelict structures and the ability for staff to have empathy and compassion in dealing. with each situation. Staff will return with a resolution to set fees at a later date when the Ordinance is in effect. This Ordinance allows city departments to work together in .order to abate the derelict structures as needed. Matt Stephenson made a motion to pass to second reading An Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.03 to the Central Point Municipal Code Entitled "Derelict Structures". Walter Moczygemba seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. D. First Reading, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.40 Entitled "Graffiti Vandalism" to the Central Point Municipal Code. City of Central Point Council Minutes August 14, 2008 Page 3 Chief Zeliff stated that staff has decided this Ordinance needs more work between departments before they are ready to bring it before the Council for a Motion. VIII. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission Report for August 5, 2008. The Commission: • Approved a Site Plan application for Federal Express Ground to construct a building for package distribution and delivery center. The facility is located in the Federal Way Business Park west of Table Rock Road and south of Hamrick Road. • Approved a conditional use permit for aYoga/Tai Chi center in the Mountain View Ptaza. • Approved a request for an extension of the Preliminary Development Plan for the White Hawk PUD. The property is located on the northeast corner of Beebe and Gebhard Roads. There is no limit to the number of extensions that may be granted by the City and the applicant will be obligated to build to the latest building and engineering standards. • Recommended City Council approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Buildable Lands Inventory which is part of the City's Land Use Element. • Considered staff proposal to schedule a public hearing to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a new Transportation Systems Plan. A public hearing was set for the September Planning Commission meeting. • Considered a resolution to initiate an amendment to CPMC Section 17.48.040 to allow Membership Warehouse Retail as a conditional use in the M-1 Zone. The Commission asked staff to provide more information. • The Commission was notified of Planning Technician Lisa Morgan's departure due to another job offer. • The Commission was updated on the status of RPS and the Twin Creeks Railroad Crossing. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for August 5, 2008, as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Mike Quilty stated that there will be an Oregon MPO meeting at the RVCOG offices on August 15, from 9:00 to 4:00. City of Central Point Council Minutes August 14, 2008 Page 4 X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he: • Attended the Oregon Mayors Conference where topics of discussion were State Election issues, and the new ethics rules. • Attended an RPS meeting.. • Attended-the County Commissioners Study Session on RPS. • Attended a seminar on financing infrastructure. XI. CITY ADRflINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported: • The City of Medford would like us to co-host City Hall Week in October. They are having their Chambers remodeled and will not be able to host it this year. Council was in agreement. • There will be a study session Wednesday, August 20~' at noon in the Council Chambers to discuss flood plain issues and emergency evacuation of Council Chambers. • Community Development Director Tom Humphrey has been with the City of Central Point for 10 years. He presented him with his 10 year pin. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that he attended the SOREDI Board meeting. He had been recommended as a board member for Central Point. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended a Telecommunications meeting in Ashland where they talked about franchises. She also attended a meeting where they discussed infrastructure financing. Council Member Walter Moczygemba reported that he worked at the Kids Day event at Hawthorn Park and attended the Planning. Commission meeting. Council Member Mike Quilty reported that he attended: • A meeting with the Governor where they discussed TRADCO options and transportation issues regarding climate changes. • A Oregon Transportation Committee meeting in Portland where they discussed the future of transportation. He will be addressing this committee next week about using the Rogue Valley as a transportation model. XIII. DEPARTAAENT REPORTS Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • Staff has been putting in over time due to several police issues that have come about over the last two weeks. • He will be appearing. on Pubic TV to discuss the issues around SB 111. • The Central Point Volunteers have performed $68,000 in services for the Police Department and the City of Central Point. LJ L City of Central Point Council Minutes August 14, 2008 Page 5 o We currently have officers trained for DARE, a High School Resource Officer and a GREAT Officer for Scenic Middle School. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: There is a new ad in a Portland magazine promoting Exit 33 in Central Point. It highlights five of our Central Point Businesses as an Artisan Corridor. ® Oregon Transportation Enhancement Grants has a website for citizens to vote on issues around the State. He will forward the link to the Council. He would like ,to host an Oregon Big Look Task Force meeting in Central Point. He will provide more information at a later date. • He is currently reviewing the RPS proposal. He plans to bring. back a resolution of support for the Council to pass at a later date. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None XV. ADJOU~NINIENT Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the August 14, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of August 28, 2008. Dated: ~ (a4 0~ ~f~~ Mayor Hank Williams A City Recorder