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Home My WebLink About11/13/25 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 23, 2025 6:00 PM Central Point City Hall, Council Chambers 140 S 3rd St, Central Point, OR www.centralpointoregon.gov 1 Meeting Called to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call The following members were present: At Large Rob Hernandez, Ward II Kelley Johnson, Ward I Neil Olsen, Ward IV Brian Whitaker The following members were absent: Mayor Taneea Browning, At Large Michael Quilty The following staff were also present: City Manager Chris Clayton, City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer, Parks and Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Matt Samitore, Police Capt ain Greg Bruce, and City Recorder. 4 Presentation A. Lobbyiest End-of-Session Report Greg Lemhouse from United Strategies presented the end -of-session report for the Oregon Legislature. Key highlights included: • Overview of the long legislative session where approximately 3,400 bills were processed • Secured $258,100 in funding for Central Point's East Pine waterline extension • Passed bills related to recreational immunity, housing tax exemptions, and workplace protections • Transportation funding package of approximately $4.3 billion remains unsigned by the governor Docusign Envelope ID: 13FC7558-A382-445D-AD2F-8969D90FF200 Central Point City Council October 23, 2025 Meeting Page 2 of 5 • Brief update on upcoming short session priorities and political dynamics 5 Public Comments 6 Public Agency Comments 7 Consent Agenda A. Approval of October 9, 2025, Meeting Minutes Motion: Approve Moved By: Brian Whitaker Seconded by: Kelley Johnson Roll Call: Members Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker voted yes. None voted no. 8 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 9 Public Hearing A. Former Public Works Corporation Yard Alley Right -of-Way Vacation Parks and Public Works Director, Matt Samitore, presented a request to vacate a portion of alley right -of-way within Block 34 of the town of Central Point. The alley dates back to 1889 and has buildings constructed over it. The vacation is necessary for the transfer of the property to RVCOG and the Food and Friends program. Council President Rob Hernandez opened the public hearing; No public testimony was offered, and the hearing was closed. Motion: Approve Moved By: Kelley Johnson Seconded by: Neil Olsen Roll Call: Members Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker voted yes. None voted no. Kelley Johnson moved to forward the ordinance vacating a Docusign Envelope ID: 13FC7558-A382-445D-AD2F-8969D90FF200 Central Point City Council October 23, 2025 Meeting Page 3 of 5 portion of alley right-of-way within Block 34 of the "Town of Central Point" Plat to a second reading. 10 Ordinances and Resolutions A. Ordinance Adding Ch. 15.18 - Excavation & Grading Parks and Public Works Director, Matt Samitore presented the second reading of an ordinance for excavation and grading, which included amendments requested by Council from the first reading. The amendments specified a 50 cubic yard per acre fill threshold and excluded ordinary residential landscaping activities. Motion: Approve Moved By: Neil Olsen Seconded by: Kelley Johnson Roll Call: Members Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker voted yes. None voted no. Neil Olsen moved to approve Ordinance No. 2133, an Ordinance amending in part Central Point Municipal Code Title 15 - to add a new Chapter 15.18 Excavation and Grading. 11 Business A. Rogue Disposal Rate Increases Effective January 1, 2026 City Manager Chris Clayton presented the proposed CPI rate adjustment of 3% for Rogue Disposal and Recycling. He noted that there were minor corrections to the rates in the original packet. Councilors discussed the importance of fiscal discipline and monitoring rate increases. Motion: Approve Moved By: Kelley Johnson Seconded by: Brian Whitaker Roll Call: Members Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker voted yes. None voted no. Kelley Johnson moved to approve Rogue Disposal and Docusign Envelope ID: 13FC7558-A382-445D-AD2F-8969D90FF200 Central Point City Council October 23, 2025 Meeting Page 4 of 5 Recycling’s proposed CPI rate adjustment of 3.0%, effective January 1, 2026. 12 Mayor’s Report No report was given as the Mayor was absent. 13 City Manager’s Report City Manager Chris Clayton reported: • Tour of the multipurpose pandemic relief center/community center building with county officials • Meeting with Representative Alex Skarlatos, who will speak at the Veterans Day event • Citizens Advisory Committee's recommendation to deny the island annexation • Upcoming budget study session • New assessment challenges with ADUs being separated from main properties 14 Council Reports • Councilor Johnson attended the RVCOG board meeting and noted excitement about the Food and Friends property purchase. • Councilor Whitaker discussed work with the DEI Commission, being interviewed by a Eugene news crew about accessibility for neurodivergent individuals, and engagement with constituents. • Councilor Olson attended the Crater Twilight cross-country meet. 15 Department Reports • Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore noted Pine Street would be closed on Saturday for the combined downtown business Boofest and Liam's Trunk or Treat event. • City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer announced she would miss the next council meeting, with Garrett West covering 16 Executive Session Docusign Envelope ID: 13FC7558-A382-445D-AD2F-8969D90FF200 Central Point City Council October 23, 2025 Meeting Page 5 of 5 17 Adjournment Neil Olsen moved to adjourn, all said aye and the meeting was adjourned at 6:58pm. The foregoing minutes of the October 23, 2025, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of November 13, 2025. Dated: 11/13/2025 _________________________ Mayor Taneea W. Browning ATTEST: __________________________ City Recorder Docusign Envelope ID: 13FC7558-A382-445D-AD2F-8969D90FF200