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Home My WebLink About06/25/26 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 11, 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, Ward II Kelley Johnson, Ward I Neil Olsen, Ward IV Brian Whitaker, At Large Michael Quilty, Ward III Sarah Roberts The following members were absent: At large Rob Hernandez The following staff were also present: City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer, City Manager Chris Clayton, Parks and Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Matt Samitore, Police Chief Scott Logue, Finance Director Tessa DeLine, Planning Director Stephanie Powers, and City Recorder/Assistant Finance Director Rachel Neuenschwander 4 Public Agency Comments 5 Public Comments 6 Consent Agenda A. Approval of May 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes B. OLCC Application - Red Hills Cellars Docusign Envelope ID: CEEE3366-E5D1-8A82-8335-A12FFE8FB7F1 Central Point City Council June 11, 2026 Meeting Page 2 of 6 Motion: Approve Moved By: Brian Whitaker Seconded by: Michael Quilty Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts voted yes. None voted no. 7 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 8 Public Hearing A. Supplemental Budget 2025/27 (#1) Finance Director Tessa DeLine presented a resolution to adopt Supplemental Budget No. 1 for the 2025–2027 biennial budget period, totaling $1,900,000 in adjustments across the General Fund, Street Fund, Water Fund, and Internal Services Fund. The budget committee approved the adjustments on May 18th. Notable cost drivers included significantly increased fuel costs — particularly diesel for public works — attributed to market prices substantially higher than what had been budgeted. An amended resolution, distributed at the meeting, replaced the version included in the agenda packet. Mayor Browning opened the public hearing, no one came forward, and the hearing was closed. Motion: Approve Moved By: Michael Quilty Seconded by: Kelley Johnson Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts voted yes. Michael Quilty moved to approve Resolution No. 1871, a Resolution of the City of Central Point Approving a 2025 -2027 Supplemental Budget #1. 9 Ordinances and Resolutions A. Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2026 –2027 Insurance Program, Including Property, General Liability, and Workers’ Compensation Coverage. Docusign Envelope ID: CEEE3366-E5D1-8A82-8335-A12FFE8FB7F1 Central Point City Council June 11, 2026 Meeting Page 3 of 6 City Manager Chris Clayton presented the annual insurance renewal, noting that it was being brought to council by resolution for the first time in the interest of transparency. The total premium for FY 2026–2027 is approximately $402,690 — an increase of approximately 11% — with approximately $74,000 in aggregate, multiline, and risk management credits applied. The city's workers' compensation mod rate of 0.66 reflects a strong claim history, and a standalone cyber liability policy replacing the prior CIS cyber coverage was recommended, providing $1,000,000 in coverage for $5,700 versus $100,000 in coverage at $3,600. Migration to Microsoft 365 — underway this budget cycle — is expected to qualify the city for CIS Tier 2 cyber coverage in the future. Motion: Approve Moved By: Sarah Roberts Seconded by: Brian Whitaker Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts voted yes. Sarah Roberts moved to approve Resolution No. 1872, a Resolution of the City of Central Point Oregon, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. B. Resolution Approving Franchise Agreement with Avista Corp. for the nonexclusive right, privilege and authority to install, maintain and operate facilities along City right-of-way. City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer presented a renewed franchise agreement with Avista Corporation, replacing the prior agreement in effect since June 2016. Key changes include an increase in the franchise fee from 5% to 6%, clarified provisions regarding facility relocation (with a revised three-year threshold aligning with the city's street moratorium policy), updated audit provisions, and other improvements suggested by Avista based on requests from other jurisdictions. An Avista representative confirmed that the fee increase will appear as a franchise fee surcharge on customer bills beginning in the August billing cycle. Motion: Approve Moved By: Michael Quilty Seconded by: Sarah Roberts Roll Call: Members Taneea Browning, Kelley Johnson, Neil Olsen, Brian Whitaker, Michael Quilty, Sarah Roberts voted yes. Docusign Envelope ID: CEEE3366-E5D1-8A82-8335-A12FFE8FB7F1 Central Point City Council June 11, 2026 Meeting Page 4 of 6 Michael Quilty moved to approve Resolution No. 1873, a Resolution granting Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities, a Washington Corporation, its successors and assigns, the nonexclusive right, privilege and authority and franchise to locate, construct, install, own, maintain, repair, replace, extend, operate and use facilities in, upon, over, under, along, and across the franchise area for purposes of the transmission, distribution, storage and sale of gas. 10 Business A. Planning Commission Report Planning Director Stephanie Powers reported that the Planning Commission met on June 2nd and was reacquainted with the city's sign code update project. The Commission is preparing for an in-depth study session on July 7th, which will include a community engagement component and a visual survey of sign types. Topics identified for discussion include digital signage, protection of historic signs, and dark sky illumination standards. Council will be invited to participate in the process later in the summer. B. Utility Rate Discount (Hardship) Program — Enrollment Update, Program Impacts, and Eligibility Discussion for Out-of-City-Limits Water Customers City Manager Clayton presented an update on the utility rate discount program, which reduces utility bills by up to 50% for income -qualifying households. Enrollment has increased approximately 72% this fiscal year — to roughly 50 accounts — following a prior council decision to raise the income eligibility threshold from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty level. Through the first ten months of FY 2025–26, the program has provided approximately $12,575 in relief. The primary policy question centered on two approved applicants residing outside city limits who are connected to the city's water system. Under the current rate structure, outside-city customers pay 200% of the standard rate; with the discount applied, they effectively pay 100% — equivalent to an in-city rate — while the discount is funded by the General Fund, to which outside-city customers do not contribute through property taxes. Council discussion reflected general consensus that outside-city customers could be eligible for the Docusign Envelope ID: CEEE3366-E5D1-8A82-8335-A12FFE8FB7F1 Central Point City Council June 11, 2026 Meeting Page 5 of 6 discount, provided they execute a consent-to-annex agreement, which would serve both as a condition of eligibility and as an instrument advancing the city's long-term growth objectives. Council also discussed whether a partial reduction — rather than the full 50% discount — might be appropriate for customers who decline to sign a consent-to-annex. City Attorney Dreyer clarified that any policy changes would take effect upon renewal and would not retroactively affect currently approved applicants. Staff was directed to return with a formal policy proposal reflecting council's direction. 11 Mayor’s Report Mayor Browning reported attending a sorority social gathering celebrating a presidential rotation, the Dare Day celebration at Bohnert Family Farm Park, a crisis stabilization committee meeting at Access, and the CIS Board meeting in late May. 12 City Manager’s Report City Manager Chris Clayton reported that nuisance vegetation at 312 Maple Street has been addressed and the property is now in improved condition. Hank's memorial sign at Civic Fields in Twin Creeks has been installed, with a dedication ceremony planned for Saturday, July 25th. Animal control concerns continue to increase, and a multi-agency meeting has been scheduled to address the matter. The City Hall HVAC repair estimate has been significantly reduced from approximately $250,000 to $85,000. Staff are also making progress on several pending items, including a special events code amendment, a review of pot -bellied pig regulations, and an update to the city's drone ordinance. 13 Council Reports Council members reported on a range of activities and initiatives. Items covered included attendance at Oregon MPO Consortium meetings focused on two competing federal transportation funding bills, appointment to the Governor's Rebuilding Our Transportation Vision work group for freight, and service as a local government liaison for LLC and AOC monitoring of that process. Additional requests raised by council included follow-up on nuisance and code enforcement matters such as flammable vegetation and feral cats, exploration of an accessibility evaluation checklist for city infrastructure, periodic park condition reviews, community Docusign Envelope ID: CEEE3366-E5D1-8A82-8335-A12FFE8FB7F1 Central Point City Council June 11, 2026 Meeting Page 6 of 6 and civic engagement opportunities, fire prevention coordination with Fire District 3, and guidance materials to help councilors direct constituents to appropriate city resources. 14 Department Reports Public Works reported that the bid opening for the Don Jones project was delayed due to a protest, which has since been resolved. Backflow bids were received; however, they will be rejected and re-bid, with results anticipated in September. Staff also announced that Parks and Recreation Day will be held at Twin Creeks Park on Friday, June 12th. Seasonal park staffing for gazebo and restroom maintenance is set to begin the following week. The Police Department announced a swearing-in ceremony for Officer Patrick Reed, scheduled for July 8th at 6:00 PM. Additionally, the department noted a significant animal welfare case in which over 60 cats were recovered from a residence. 15 Adjournment Neil moved to adjourn, all said aye, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:12PM The foregoing minutes of the June 11, 2026, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of June 25, 2026. Dated: 06/25/2026 _________________________ Mayor Taneea W. Browning ATTEST: __________________________ City Recorder Docusign Envelope ID: CEEE3366-E5D1-8A82-8335-A12FFE8FB7F1