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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM062509CITY OF CENTRAL POINT ' City Council Meeting Minutes June 25, 2009 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingier, Carol Fischer, Kay Harrison, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore; Human Resources Manager Barb Robson; Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. lV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES ' Shirley Bewley, Victoria Way Resident Mrs. Bewley stated they would like to thank City staff for the help during the June 12`" flooding, at 5`" and Victoria. The neighbors have a few questions concerning that area and the issues of the storm drain. If there is another storm what shall they do to protect their property and how do they contact Public Works 'rf it floods again; what is the City's plan and timeline for fixing the lack of drainage they experienced during the last two rain storms; and what can the people who had damage expect from the city? Public Works Director Bob Pierce presented information regarding the flash floods on May 30, and June 12. There is no way to know the amount of water that actually came down in such a short amount of time during those two events. It was explained that storm drains are not built to handle that amount of water in such a short amount of time. There were several areas in the city that flooded. The area of 5`" and Victoria Way was the worst area on June 12'". Staff has scoped the storm drain in that area and it was not plugged during the storm. The creeks did not over flow and the areas that were affected were outside the 100 year flood plain. Mr. Pierce stated that he will provide the neighbors with the after-hours number in case they, need to contact Public Works because of flooding issues in the future. The city is researching options for this type of flash flooding but currently there is nothing budgeted to improve the system. He informed the citizens that the City does have sand and sandbags available in case of flooding. Citizens would need to call the after-hours number and fill their own bags. Staff can help with proper placement of the bags. City of Central Point City Coundl Minutes June 25, 2009 Page 2 Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton mentioned that citizens who are not in the flood plain can purchase flood insurance at a discounted rate, if they are concerned that this type of event could happen again. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of June 11, 2009, City Council Minutes. B. Approval of Proclamation designating July 2009 as National Guard Month in Oregon. C. Approval to Cancel July 9, 2009, City Council meeting. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 1218, A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 1208, Entitled "A Resolution Calling a Special Election for the Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of Central Point a Measure to Abolish the City's Traffic Utility Fee and Replace it with a Motor Vehicle Tax" ' Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton stated that on May 28`" the Council approved a Resolution to put before the voters a measure to abolish the Transportation Utility Fee and replace it with a local gas tax. Council instructed staff to watch the actions of the state and if they pass legislation increasing the state gas tax to return with a resolution repealing the measure through the city. Both the Oregon House and Senate have passed HB 2001, the Jobs and Transportation Act, which is awaiting the Governor's signature. The bill contains a four year moratorium on cities enacting, new gas taxes or amending existing ones. A-local fuel tax Ordinance is still a valid council consideration. He explained that the Council has three options at this time: 1) Repeal Resolution 1208; 2) Enact a gas tax by ordinance without voter approval before the 91" day following adjournment of the Legislature. The League of Oregon Cities believes the operative date would be when the Council approved the Ordinance, not the referral date if a referendum is filed; 3) assume that the vote would fall within the 91 days after adjournment of the legislature and do nothing. The Council discussed the revenue the state tax would generate for the City and decided it would cover some of the deficit we currently have. The Transportation Utility Fee would need to stay in place at this time. The new source of revenue is not locally controlled which is a concern for Council and Staff. When Council agreed to the fuel tax they told citizens if there was another source they would ' not impose a local fuel tax. They do not feel it is a good time to go forvvard with City ofCentrat Point City Council Minutes June 25, 2009 Page 3 ' the measure or an ordinance. i# the State measure gets repealed by voters the City will revisit this issue. Bruce Dingler made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1218, A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 1208, Entitled "A Resolution Calling a Special Election for the Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of Central point a Measure to Abolish the City's Traffic Utility Fee and Replace it with a Motor Vehicle Tax". Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, no, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, no; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion passes. B. Resolution No. 1219, A Resolution Amending the Central Point Parks Foundation Bi-laws to Include Public Open Space, Downtown Beautification and Amending Language on Membership and Staffing Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore stated the recommended resolution wil{ amend the Parks Foundation Bi-laws by clarifying the donation and projects the foundation can do. Language has been added to clarify that downtown beautification and city open space are potential projects for the foundation. Language has been changed to state that only three Parks Commissioners will be on the Board of the Foundation, other members will be chosen from citizens of the City. Language has also been added to appoint an associate director and clarify. the treasurer position. This will a{low smooth ' transitions rf one staff member is not available to approve or sign checks. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution No.' 1219, A Resolution Amending the Central .Point Parks Foundation Bi-laws to Include Public Open Space, Downtown Beautification and Amending Language on Membership and Staffing. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. C. Resolution No. 1220, A Resolution Revising Position Classification Pay Plan Human Resource Manager Barb Robson explained that Part A of the pay plan is for the General Service Bargaining Unit and reflects the implementation of the pay scale proposed by LGPI in the Wage Study final report. The revised pay plan incorporates all of the changes recommended in the report including a new format of pay grade and any positions that were moved to Part C of the Pian. She explained how positions moved to new grades if they were already at or above the market average. The positions that are over the recommendations will be frozen until the scale catches up to them. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1220, A Resolution Revising, Position Classification Pay, Plan. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; ' Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. G'ty of Central Point City Council Minutes June 25, 2009 Page 4 vnl. BuslNESs A. Multicultural Committee Update Multi-Cultural Committee Chair Shannon Moulin reported on the items that the Committee will be doing .this year. They have been in contact with the School District to discuss diversity teaching in the schools. They have created Education and Events Sub-committees. These subcommittees will be able to continue work between regularly scheduled meetings. Marilyn Wilbur has been appointed Vice Chair Person. Mrs. Moulin has come before the Council tonight to ask for a motion approving the Multicultural Committee informational brochure. The committee plans to have a booth at the 4th"of July event and Friday Night Festivals this summer. The Council thanked the Multicultural Committee for all their work. They are happy to have a committee with such dedicated members. Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve the Multicultural Committee Brochure. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. lX. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Stephenson stated that Matt Vranes contacted him regarding a ' fireworks- display: He wondered why Mr. Vranes was not- informed of the insurance issue prior to this week. Staff replied that they were not included in the original planning of this event until recently. It was not the City who is requiring the large insurance coverage. Staff will be happy to work with Mr. Vranes in the future for next year, but he has to keep staff informed of any plans. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he: • Attended an RPS meeting. They are moving ahead with the current findings. • Had a meeting with Phil, Matt, and the owner of Food 4 Less regarding meat for the Battle of the Bones. They may have a sponsor. • He attended the SOREDI Annual Dinner. XL CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that there will not be a Council meeting on July 9th, but there will be a Study Session July 20`". XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Matt Stephenson stated that he will be out of town for three ' weeks in July. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 25, 2009 Page 5 ' Council Member Carol Fischer stated that she attended the Mayors United Dinner and met with citizens regarding the flooding at 5~' and Victoria. Council Member Kay Harrison stated that she attended: • the Mayors United Event. • the Multicultural Committee meeting. • a Rogue Valley Sewer Services meeting. • a Medford Water Commission meeting. • the SOREDI Dinner. • a Wilson area meeting. Council Member Mike Quilty reported that: • he attended the Study Session on June 15`" . • he attended the RPS meeting. • An MPO meeting where they are writing the findings for all six cities. • He will be attending aStudy/visioning session for MPO on July 28t". • He attended the Rogue Valley Clean Cities meeting. • He has been appointed to attend the ODOT Stake Holders meetings for transportation issues. XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS ' Public Works Director Bob Pierce stated that he has been working on issues surrounding the recent storms. Human Resource Manager Barb Robson stated that she is glad the wage study is done. The Police Department recruitment is coming along, and she has been working on insurance renewals. Police Chief Jon Zeliff stated that they have interviewed 24 candidates for the vacant patrol position. Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore reported that: • There has been some movement in development this month. • Grass has been seeded at Don Jones Park. • FEMA has moved the release date again for the new maps. • He is working on a land swap with Mae Richardson for property in Twin Creeks. Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton reported that: • Bids were opened today for the CMAQ project on Hazel Street. • The next CMAQ projects would be the parking lots at the Senior Center and across from City Hall. • Staff is working on a grant to build a solar covered parking structure over ' the Police Department parking lot. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 25, 2009 Page 6 XV. ADJOURNMENT Mike Quilty moved to adjourn, Matt Stephenson seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the June 25, 2009, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of July 23, 2009. Dated: ~~o/ 9 ~_/.~'L.i ayor Hank Williams ATTE Ciry Recorder ii 1