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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM100809CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 2009 I. 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: Carol Fischer, Kay Harrison, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were present. Allen Broderick and Bruce Dingier were excused. Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton; City Attorney Doug Engle; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATION ' A. Accreditation Certificate for the High Tech Crime Unit Mike Hurley, Staff Inspector for ASCLD/LAB explained the back ground that goes into a cert~cation of this type. ASCLD/LAB has been reviewing policies and reports in order to certify that the SOHTCU is worthy of this special designation. This is a rare designation and Central Point should be proud to have a unit with such high standards. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Gene Skelton reported that the D.A.R.E. Cruise raised $7,679 towards the Central Point D.A.R.E. program. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of September 24, 2009, City Council Minutes. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll Call: 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. 1226, A Resolution Accepting Donation of Skyrmann Property to the City of Central Point for Park Purposes City of Central Point City Council Minutes October 8, 2009 Pagc 2 Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore reported that Mr. Wally Skyrman ' would like to dedicate property to Central Point for a city park. Parks and Recreation staff has been working with Mr. Skyrman for over two years discussing the possibility of having a public park located on his property on North Pacific Highway. This property has been in his family for over 85 years and has two homes and several out buildings on it. The homes have unique designs and would make great meeting rooms. The property has an abundance of large trees one being a heritage pine tree. Mr. Skyrman would like the property to be developed in the future for educational purposes including the installation of a new arboretum, community gardens and community classes focusing on trees and environmental education. Development of the park will come in future years through a combination of fund raising, system development charges and in-house park staff. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1226, A Resolution Accepting Donation of Skyrmann Property to the City of Central Point for Park Purposes. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll Call: Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. First Reading, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.42 to the Central Point Municipal Code for the Purpose of Requiring Permits for Special Events Mr. Samitore stated expansion of the city park system has increased the number ' of special events the city must monitor. An increase in special events in the city has made it necessary to provide a written definition of both special events and the requirements for obtaining a special events permit. The changes that were discussed at the last Council meeting have been incorporated into this ordinance. Staff will present a Special Event Handbook and fee schedule for approval at the next council meeting if this Ordinance is passed to a second reading. Matt Stephenson made a motion to move to second reading An Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.42 to the Central Point Municipal Code for the Purpose of Requiring Pennits for Special Events. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll Call: Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission Report from October 6, 2009: The Commission approved a Tentative Plat Review for Mid Valley Subdivision located south of North Valley Estates Unit No . 3. This project City of Cenhal Pant City Council Minutes October 8, 2009 Page 3 1 completes North Valley Estates by connecting the north and east sections of Willow Bend Way. • The Commission acknowledged the work that has been done to date on the Urbanization Element of the Comprehensive Plan and directed staff to make recommended changes and prepare the document for public review once the Regional Plan is adopted. • The Commission agreed to a proposed public hearing schedule after reviewing a draft of the Regional Plan as it applies to the City of Central Point. The public hearing will begin after the agreement is approved by all agencies. • The Commission was updated on the City-County IGA and a projected construction schedule for the Twin Creeks Rail Crossing. • The Commission was updated on the discussions with property owners on East Pine Street regarding new development. • There was discussion about the blighted house at Haskell and Taylor Road and the status of the Interchange Area Management Agreement at Exit 35. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report as presented. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll Call: Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. 1 IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Mike Quilty wanted to extend an invitation to attend a Clean Cities Presentation from 9 to 1 on October 14`". X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he attended the League of Oregon Cities Conference in Portland. There were several interesting sessions. 1 XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton reported that: • The second council meetings in November and December fall on holidays. Staff feels comfortable canceling these meetings because we do not have an abundance of items to bring before the Council. Council directed staff to return with a recommendation for the consent agenda on October 22, 2009. • There will be a joint Planning and Council Study Session on October 19'" to discuss planning items. • The Study Session on November 16'" will be on Flood Plain issues. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mike Quilty reported that he attended the League of Oregon Cities Conference where he attended several sessions on Green Cities. Cily of Cetttraf Paint City Council Minutes October 8, 2009 Page 4 Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended the League of Oregon Cities Conference and also attended several sessions on Green Cities. Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that he attended the SOREDI Board meeting. XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that there will be a Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on October 13, 2009. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that he attended the International Chiefs Conference. Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore reported that staff has been having problems at the Skate Park recently. They will be discussing the issues with the Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday, October 15~' and return to Council with a recommendation. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None XV. ADJOURNMENT Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn, Mike Quilty seconded, all said "aye' and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the October 8, 2009, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of October 22, 2009. Dated: ~ p ~2.Z ~Dq ,~'~~u~GoL~~~--- Mayor Hank Williams 1 1 .--,