HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/26 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
January 8, 2026
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 , Ward III Sarah Roberts
The following staff were also present: City Manager Chris Clayton, City
Attorney Sydnee Dreyer, Police Chief Scott Logue, Parks and Public
Works Director/Assistant City Manager Matt Samitore, Planning Director
Stephanie Powers, Building Official Derek Zwagerman, Finance Director
Tessa DeLine, and City Recorder/Assistant Finance Director Rachel
Neuenschwander
4 Presentation
A. 2024/25 Audit Presentation
Amanda Moore and Kim Reno from Baker Tilly presented the 2024/25
audit results. They issued clean, unmodified opinions for both the City
and the Development Commission financial statements. The
governmental auditing standards report identified no reportabl e
findings. The Oregon minimum audit standards report noted instances
of expenditures exceeding appropriations in both the City and
Development Commission. The Development Commission also had a
supplemental budget noncompliance issue where a required publi c
hearing notice was not properly published. The single audit report was
delayed due to federal compliance supplement delays but will be
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completed by the end of January with no findings anticipated. The City
successfully met its December 31 filing deadline after being behind in
previous years.
5 Public Comments
6 Public Agency Comments
7 Consent Agenda
A. Approval of December 11, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Motion: Approve
Moved By: Michael Quilty Seconded by: Brian Whitaker
Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley
Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts
voted yes.
8 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
9 Ordinances and Resolutions
A. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending CPMC Section 15.04.010
Standards Applicable to Building to Comply with Updates and References
to New State Code
Derek Zwagerman, Building Official, presented the ordinance which
adopts the 2025 building and mechanical codes as required by the
Oregon Building Codes Division. The changes align city code with
updated reference standards and eliminates redundant language.
Motion: Approve
Moved By: Kelley Johnson Seconded by: Rob Hernandez
Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley
Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts
voted yes.
Kelley Johnson moved to forward to a second reading an
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Ordinance Amending in part Central Point Municipal Code
Section 15.04.010 Standards Applicable to Building and Chapter
15.12 Plumbing Code, and repealing Chapter 15.22 Privately
Owned Swimming Pools.
B. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element
Stephanie Powers presented the second reading of amendments to
the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, which establishes an
exclusive agricultural overlay designation and policy framework for
holding zones to help transition rural land in the urban growth boundary
to urban designation.
Motion: Approve
Moved By: Michael Quilty Seconded by: Kelley Johnson
Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley
Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts
voted yes.
Michael Quilty moved to approve Ordinance No. 2135 an
Ordinance amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Element Amendment to Establish the Exclusive Agriculture
Overlay and Holding Zones and Revise Land Use Plan Text and
Organization for Clarity and Consistency.
C. Ordinance Amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Central Point Municipal Code
Stephanie Powers presented the second reading of an ordinance
implementing the exclusive agricultural overlay and creating
regulations for residential and employment holding zones. The
ordinance also updates land division standards, clarifies lot and block
standards, consolidates transit-oriented development overlay
provisions, repeals outdated planned unit development standards, and
updates annexation provisions. A modification was made to Section
16.24.03(A) to clarify utility companies' restoration oblig ations.
Motion: Approve
Moved By: Brian Whitaker Seconded by: Rob Hernandez
Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley
Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts
voted yes.
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Brian Whitaker moved to approve Ordinance No. 2136 an
Ordinance Amending Title 16 (Land Divisions) and Title 17
(zoning) of the Central Point Municipal Code to establish the
Exclusive Agriculture Overlay and Holding Zones, modernize
land division procedure s, and clarify development standards for
consistency and implementation as presented.
10 Business
A. Election of 2026 Council President
Kelley Johnson nominated Rob Hernandez as the Council President
for 2026.
Motion: Approve
Moved By: Kelley Johnson Seconded by: Neil Olsen
Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Rob Hernandez, Kelley
Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts
voted yes.
Kelley Johnson moved to approve Rob Hernandez as the 2026
City of Central Point Council President.
11 Mayor’s Report
Mayor Taneea Browning reported on meetings with the Youth Council,
discussions with a high school student advisory counselor about career
pathways in municipal government, interviewing candidates for CAC and
Planning Commission, attending the CIS board ret reat, and meeting with
the Executive Director of the Southern Oregon Home Builders Association.
12 City Manager’s Report
City Manager Chris Clayton reported on a city manager summit discussing
legislative priorities for the upcoming short session, an upcoming meeting
with the new SOREDI director, potential ordinance updates related to
graffiti, and the Governor's proposal to withdraw the transportation
package. The newsletter will feature articles on public utility easements,
mobile food vendors, and the public safety fee.
13 Council Reports
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Council members shared updates on various committee activities and
community concerns, including aviation review committee work, League of
Oregon Cities strategic planning, Jackson County Library strategic
planning, and graffiti concerns.
14 Department Reports
Department heads provided updates on recent activities, including a new
police officer starting, damage to the Fourth and Pine intersection by a
semi-truck, ongoing land development applications, and progress on
construction projects including the high school, Oregon State Police
facility, Grocery Outlet, and Goodwill.
15 Executive Session
The Council moved into executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to
consult with counsel concerning legal rights and duties with regard to
current litigation or litigation likely to be filed @ 7:18pm.
Motion by Mike, seconded by Neil, to move to executive session under
ORS 192.660(2)(h). Motion passed unanimously.
A. Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with counsel concerning the
legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or
litigation likely to be filed.
Executive session resumed at 7:28pm after a 10 minute break. At 7:45
p.m., the City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer announced that the executive
session was concluded, and the council reconvened in open session.
16 Adjournment
Neil Olsen moved to adjourn. All said aye and the meeting was adjourned
at 7:46pm
The foregoing minutes of the January 8, 2026, Council meeting were approved by the
City Council at its meeting of _________________, 202 6.
Dated: _________________________
Mayor Taneea W. Browning
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ATTEST:
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City Recorder
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