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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM032212CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 22, 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, and Kay Harrison were present. Ellie George was absent. City Manager Phil Messina; City Attorney Paul Nolte; Police Captain Kris Allison; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES- None V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of March 8, 2012, City Council Minutes Kay Harrison 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; and Hank Williams, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VII. BUSINESS A. Rogue Valley Council of Governments Annual Report RVCOG Director Michael Cavallaro presented the January 2012 Program and Financial Update. He stated that they are running in the black and continue to provide all the services needed for the Rogue Valley. They will be authorizing a small raise for most of the employees this year. Some of them have not had a salary increase in over four years. Mr. Cavallaro updated the Council on the RPS process. They met with LCDC in Newport to review the findings. We were able to get detailed input of what will be acceptable to them with the finished product. This helps all to proceed with the assurance that the plan will be approved at state level. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS City of Cenlraf Pnint Ci h~ Coun~,-i! Misrules March 22, 2012 Pugs 2 A. Second Reading - Ordinance 1957, An Ordinance Adding Subsection 12.20.025 to the Central Point Municipal Code to Prohibit the Transfer of Property Between a Pedestrian and Vehicle Occupant on the Vehicular Portion of a Highway. Captain Allison stated that there were no recommended changes at the first reading of this ordinance commonly called the Panhandler Ordinance. Approval of this ordinance will allow officers to issue citations if needed for pedestrians or occupants of a vehicle if they transfer items while the vehicle is on the public right of way. This will give the officers authority to approach pedestrians if they are believed to be panhandling. The Police Department will work with property owners on where the best place to post signs will be. Council members were concerned at the first reading that this would cause issue for the Fire District Boot Drive Fundraiser. As explained at the first reading our Ordinance covers fundraisers as an exception. The State also passed a bill that allows the fire districts to do this fundraiser. Kelly Geiger moved to approve Ordinance 1957, An Ordinance Adding Subsection 12.20.025 to the Central Point Municipal Code to Prohibit the Transfer of Property Between a Pedestrian and Vehicle Occupant on the Vehicular Portion _of a Highway. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Hank Williams, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1328, A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceedings to Annex 1.79 Acres Known as Skyrman Central Point Arboretum, Identified on the Jackson County Assessor's Map as 37 2W 03 BD, Tax Lots 700 and 800. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained that in order for the City to proceed with improvements to Skyrman Central Point Arboretum we first need to annex the property into the city. The proposed Resolution sets the public hearing for April 26, 2012. There was discussion regarding creating more county islands. Mr. Humphrey stated that staff is working on the surrounding property owners to encourage them to annex. But at this time we need to annex the city owned property without issue. The Parks Department has plans ready to start in the spring, if we were to include other properties at this time it may slow the process and we would not be able to do the work within our window of opportunity. Staff will return at a later date with recommendations for the other areas within the City that need to be annexed. Allen Broderick made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1328, A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceedings to Annex 1.79 Acres Known as Skyrman Central Point Arboretum, Identified on the Jackson County Assessor's Map as 37 2W 03 BD, Tax Lots 700 and 800. City of Central Point Cih~ Council Minutes ' Mardi 22, 2072 Page 3 Kelly Geiger seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Hank Williams, yes. Motion approved. C. Resolution No. 1329, A Resolution Exercising the Power of Eminent Domain for Property Adjacent to Oak Street Parking Lot. Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore stated that the proposed resolution encourages the property owner to work with the City on an acceptable price for purchasing property for a parking lot or asking fora temporary construction easement. The city would have the authority to pay fair market value if the property owner comes back with an offer that is outside our price limit. We have the authority to pay what is in the best interest of the City. This is a requirement for State and Federal funds to ensure that the project is not delayed because the property owners and the City cannot come to terms regarding a temporary easement. Mr. Samitore stated the current plans show three parking spaces that are on Mr. Synard's property. He believes that we can remove those three spaces without jeopardizing the project and the Federal Funding. However, we still need the resolution approved in order to acquire the temporary construction easements with the surrounding property owners. The City does not intend to use the resolution as a way to acquire property. Mr. Samitore stated that a temporary easement is only during the construction period. The City will pay the property owners a fee for being able to cross property lines in order to complete the construction for the parking lot on Oak Street. Council members were concerned about the possibility of Eminent Domain and explained that they did not wish to take property from a citizen unless they are willing. There was discussion of temporary easements and the process to acquire them. Mr. Samitore stated that the City has approved resolutions like this in the past in order to complete public improvements. If we continue to apply for federal and state funding it is a requirement in most cases. They want assurance from the City that the project will go forward if there are issues with property owners. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1329, A Resolution Exercising the Power of Eminent Domain for Property Adjacent to Oak Street Parking Lot. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Kelly Geiger, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Hank Williams, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that: • He attended the Electric Vehicle Charging Station grand opening. • He attended the Red, White and Boom Celebration meeting. The goal is to include this into Central Point's 4"' of July celebration. City o(G:ntrnf Point Citry Council Minietes Mard7 22, 2072 Puge 4 • He attended the Medford Water Commission meeting. They approved their Capital Improvement Plan Budget of over 10 million dollars and discussed the conservation committees. X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Phil Messina reported that: • He attended a Water Law Class conducted by the League of Oregon Cities. • He attended The Red, White, and Boom meeting to discuss the City's involvement in the celebration. • Chief Zeliff has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2012. Kris Allison will be appointed as Interim Chief. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Carol Fischer reported that she attended the multicultural committee meeting and the electric charging station ribbon cutting ceremony. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that: • She attended the Jackson County Expo meeting where they talked about budgeting and the rodeo. • She attended the electric charging station ribbon cutting. • She attended an MPO Pac meeting. They reviewed a freight study that was conducted a few years ago. • She attended an RVSS meeting. They are currently working with the city of Shady Cove. • She attended an RVCOG Executive meeting. They have been asked by Curry County to help with out-sourcing some programs they no longer have funds for. Council Member Kelly Geiger reported that he attended the electric charging station ribbon cutting ceremony. Council Member Allen Broderick reported that the Arts Commission meeting was cancelled. He is a little concerned about budget items they were going to discuss. He also stated that he attended the Cheese Festival and it seemed to have been a very successful event again this year. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore invited the Council and citizens to attend the Eggstravaganza in Twin Creeks Park on April 7`" Captain Kris Allison reported that the department has been busy covering events like the Shamrock Run, and Cheese Festival. They sent two lieutenants to training in Bend. She stated that she is honored to be chosen as Interim Chief and plans to serve the citizens for a long time. She has chosen Lt. Brian Day as City of Central Point Cih~ Council Minutes March 22, 2012 Page 5 her new Captain. There will be processes to move people into vacant positions as the time gets closer. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that there has been more interest in commercial development over the last few weeks. There are two businesses proceeding on Hwy 99. He was also approached by Commissioner Skundrick regarding Destination Boot Camp. They are interested in the program at the state level. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Allen Broderick moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 22, 2012, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 12, 2012. Dated: Y~2~~ A' ~~~ ~ Council President Bruc Dingier City Recorder