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Home My WebLink About09252025 CC Minutes (1).docxCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 25, 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: Mayor Taneea Browning, At Large Rob Hernandez, Ward II Kelley Johnson, Ward I Neil Olsen, Ward IV Brian Whitaker, Board Member 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, Planning Director Stephanie Powers, Police Chief Scott Logue, and City Recorder Rachel Neuenschwander 4 Recognition A. Proclamation Honoring the Life and Service of Council Member Mike Parsons Mayor Browning read a proclamation honoring the life and service of Council Member Mike Parsons, recognizing his dedication to public service, his contributions to various boards and committees, and his commitment to the Central Point community. City Manager Chris Clayton shared personal memories of Council Member Mike Parsons, particularly highlighting their time together at the 2018 League of Oregon Cities conference and Parsons' passion for community justice initiatives. 5 Public Comments Docusign Envelope ID: 167DE2FE-3B41-462C-B8B6-41E07BBF59EB Central Point City Council September 25, 2025 Meeting Page 2 of 6 6 Public Agency Comments 7 Consent Agenda A. Approval of August 28, 2025 Meeting Minutes Motion: Approve Moved By: Rob Hernandez Seconded by: Kelley Johnson Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty voted yes. None voted no. 8 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 9 Public Hearing A. Alder Street Right-of-Way Vacation Planning Director Powers presented a proposal to vacate a 10 -foot wide strip of public right-of-way along Alder Street between South Front Street and South First Street. The vacation would return the land to adjacent property owners to facilitate development. The area is behind an existing sidewalk with no utilities or easements in the proposed vacation area. The Planning Commission had previously recommended approval. Mayor Browning opened the public hearing; no public comments were received and the public hearing was closed. Motion: Approve Moved By: Kelley Johnson Seconded by: Brian Whitaker Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty voted yes. None voted no. Kelley Johnson moved to forward the ordinance vacating a Docusign Envelope ID: 167DE2FE-3B41-462C-B8B6-41E07BBF59EB Central Point City Council September 25, 2025 Meeting Page 3 of 6 portion of Alder Street Public Right-of-Way between South Front Street and South First Street to a second reading. 10 Ordinances and Resolutions A. Ordinance Amending 8.04.060 Ice and Snow Removal City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer presented updates to the city's ice and snow removal code, which had outdated language requiring property owners to clear sidewalks within two hours of daylight after snowfall. The new language provides more practical timing requirements triggered by the end of a snow event, establishes standards for snow removal, prohibits pushing snow into streets, and includes provisions for assisting elderly or disabled residents. Motion: Approve Moved By: Rob Hernandez Seconded by: Michael Quilty Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty voted yes. None voted no. Rob Hernandez moved to forward the Ordinance amending Central Point Municipal Code 8.04.060 - Ice and Snow Removal to a second reading. B. Resolution Authorizing Purchase Agreement with ODOT Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore presented a resolution to approve the purchase of ODOT property along Bear Creek. The property would be added to the Bear Creek Greenway, supporting the community center development, Beebe Road alignment, and improving fire response capabilities. The property has been maintained by the city for 20 years despite not owning it. Motion: Approve Moved By: Neil Olsen Seconded by: Kelley Johnson Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty voted yes. None voted no. Neil Olsen moved to approve Resolution No. 1848, a Resolution Docusign Envelope ID: 167DE2FE-3B41-462C-B8B6-41E07BBF59EB Central Point City Council September 25, 2025 Meeting Page 4 of 6 approving that Bid Form and Sales Agreement with Oregon Department of Transportation and authorizing City Manager to execute same. C. Resolution Identifying LOC Voting Delegate City Manager Chris Clayton presented a resolution designating the Mayor as the city's voting delegate at the League of Oregon Cities annual business meeting, with the City Manager as alternate. Motion: Approve Moved By: Kelley Johnson Seconded by: Brian Whitaker Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty voted yes. None voted no. Kelley Johnson moved to approve Resolution No. 1849, a Resolution identifying a voting delegate and one alternate voting delegate to represent the City at the League of Oregon Cities 2025 Annual Business Meeting. D. Resolution Revising Parks CIP City Manager Chris Clayton presented a resolution to revise the Parks Capital Improvement Plan to add the Central Point Little League field project, which would allow the use of System Development Charge (SDC) funds for the project. City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer advised that while it is unusual to use SDC fees for property outside citys, the statute does not prohibit using SDC funds as long as the project increases capacity and there is a nexus between development and the expanded capacity. Motion: Approve Moved By: Rob Hernandez Seconded by: Brian Whitaker Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty voted yes. None voted no. Rob Hernandez moved to approve Resolution No. 1850, a Resolution revising the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvements Plan. Docusign Envelope ID: 167DE2FE-3B41-462C-B8B6-41E07BBF59EB Central Point City Council September 25, 2025 Meeting Page 5 of 6 11 Business A. Update on Annexations City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer provided an update on potential island annexations. Three properties have already consented to voluntary annexation (shown in light green on the presented map), and these will be considered by the Planning Commission in December 2025 with Council review in January 2026. Additional properties surrounded by city limits (shown in purple on the map) could be considered for involuntary island annexation in February or March 2026. Properties in orange were determined ineligible for island annexation as they have more than 25% of their boundaries touching right-of-way. Council requested that staff provide estimated financial impacts to property owners when the involuntary annexations are formally considered. B. Planning Commission Report Planning Director Powers reported that the Planning Commission met on September 2nd, approving the Alder Street right-of-way vacation and electing new officers. Alicia Van Riggs will serve as chairperson and Tom Van Voorhees as vice chairperson. 12 Mayor’s Report Mayor reported attending several events including: Youth Council discussion at the high school (with approximately 35 student attendees), library meeting about the plaza, La Clinica Community Pharmacy grand opening, groundbreaking for the pollinator garden at Flanagan Park, ribbon cutting at Urban Glow on Front Street, Cherish the Child luncheon, jail tour, and the Rogue Valley mayor's meeting. 13 City Manager’s Report City Manager Chris Clayton reported on: the City Manager's monthly meeting in Medford, transportation package voting expected next week, library interest in the plaza project, the upcoming Ferment and Fire ribbon cutting, La Clinica pharmacy ribbon cutting, community center court Docusign Envelope ID: 167DE2FE-3B41-462C-B8B6-41E07BBF59EB Central Point City Council September 25, 2025 Meeting Page 6 of 6 striping plans, ongoing audit process, potential old public works yard sale, and reflections on the jail tour. 14 Council Reports Councilors reported on attending various meetings and events including: RV COG board meeting, Rogue Valley Area Commission on Transportation (RVACT) meeting, jail tour, planning commission meeting, Jackson County Fair Board meeting, and other activities. 15 Department Reports • Planning Director Stephanie Powers reported on upcoming Planning Commission meetings and development projects. • Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore provided updates on the community center construction and upcoming events. • Police Chief Scott Logue reported on the ECSO radio infrastructure project progress and staffing updates. 16 Executive Session No Executive Session 17 Adjournment Neil Olsen moved to adjourn all said aye and the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm. The foregoing minutes of the September 25, 2025, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of October 9, 2025. Dated: 10/9/2025 _________________________ Mayor Taneea W. Browning ATTEST: __________________________ City Recorder Docusign Envelope ID: 167DE2FE-3B41-462C-B8B6-41E07BBF59EB