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City Council Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2008
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: Bruce Dingler, Dick Halley, Walter
Moczygemba, Mike Quilty and Matthew Stephenson were
present. Kay Harrison was absent.
City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug
Engle; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey;
Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Jon Zeliff;
Engineering Tech II: Floodplain/Stormwater Specialist
Stephanie Woolett; and Planning Secretary Didi Thomas
were also present.
IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of April 10, 2008, City Council Minutes
Dick Halley made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Bruce Dangler seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Walter
Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion
approved.
VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the City of Central Point
Comprehensive Plan to Update the Population and Demographic
Element
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that this is the first of
several components to be introduced to the City Council as the Planning
Department is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. The
Population and Demographic element provides basic data and assumptions that
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will be used to amend the City's Land Use, Transportation, Housing, and
Economic elements.
Jackson County has adopted the numbers presented in their Comprehensive Plan,
and the City's Citizens' Advisory Commission and Planning Commission did not
have any issues with them.
Mr. Humphrey explained that population trends tend toward fewer members per
household and a change in family characteristics. The projected population
figures will be the basis for making projections and adjusting our Urban Growth
Boundary and designating lands for residential development. Changes to
population will be monitored each year and updated as necessary.
Commissioner Halley expressed a concern for where the land would come from to
meet development needs based on the numbers presented. Mr. Humphrey stated
that we would have to adjust the Urban Growth Boundary. Mr. Halley asked
further how people would be able to raise children in smaller residences on
smaller properties. Mr. Humphrey replied that there would be parks and open
spaces created.
Mayor Williams opened the public hearing.
David Gremmels -Owner, Rogue Creamery, Highway 99
Mr. Gremmels is an owner of the Rogue Creamery and feels that it is important to
keep land open for agricultural purposes and advocates for in-fill development.
He feels that tourism is vital to the community and visitors are coming here to
visit the agricultural lands.
Betty McRoberts -1011 Rustler Peak Street, Central Point
Ms. McRoberts lives in the Twin Creeks development and believes that
redevelopment should be considered in dealing with population growth because it
would be cheaper than expanding and adding infrastructure; toxic buildings would
be removed in the process and it would be more efficient energy wise.
Mayor Williams closed the public hearing.
Mike Quilty made a motion to pass to second reading An Ordinance
Amending the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan to Update the
Population and Demographic Element. Walter Moczygemba seconded. Roll
call: Dick Halley, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Matt
Stephenson, yes; and Bruce Dingier, yes. Motion approved.
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B. Second Reading -Ordinance No. 1912, An Ordinance Amending the
Central Point Municipal Code by Modifying Chapters 17.64.040;
17.64.100; 17.24.055; 17.28.010; and 17.28.050; and by Deleting
Chapters 17.28.060; 17.28.070 and 17.28.080
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey advised Council that this was
the second reading of the proposed ordinance to make housekeeping amendments
in the Central Point Municipal Code for better and more efficient parking
standards, creating minimum densities in the R-2 zoning districts, and updating
development standards in the R-3 zoning districts to allow some flexibility to
developers in choosing design standards.
Dick Halley asked Mr. Humphrey about the tent-like coverings that have started
to appear in front setback areas. Mr. Humphrey said that these structures were
only allowed in side yard setback areas. If the offending residences could be
identified, Mr. Humphrey would be happy to send out a letter. Mike Quilty
suggested that a warning be published in the City's newsletter prior to any
enforcement action being taken.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1912 an
Ordinance Amending the Central Point Municipal Code by Modifying
Chapters 17.64.040; 17.64.100; 17.24.055; 17.28.010; and 17.28.050; and by
Deleting Chapters 17.28.060; 17.28.070 and 17.28.080. Dick Halley seconded.
Roll call: Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes;
Bruce Dingier, yes; and Dick Halley, yes. Motion approved.
C. Resolution No. 1173, A Resolution Confirming that the City of
Central Point Supports the Highway 99 Corridor Transportation
Enhancement Project
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented a report to Council
for consideration and approval of the Highway 99 Corridor Transportation
Enhancement Project which would improve the general streetscape and pedestrian
environment along Highway 99 in the vicinity of the Rogue Creamery and the
Dollar Tree Shopping Center. Grant funds are available and staff would like to
submit an application to pursue these funds to pay for the bulk of the requested
improvements. The application deadline is May 2, 2008.
The Rogue Creamery has asked the City to assist with exploring ways of reducing
speeds on Highway 99 and to make aesthetic enhancements to that area with
pedestrian crossings, limited on-street parking and a landscaping median. The
general idea is to make improvements to the central business district in an effort
to encourage people to drive slowly, and stop and shop.
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Several of the Council members stated that they were not in favor of on-street
parking as vehicles would have to stop and back up on the Highway, regardless of
a reduction in the speed of other vehicles. Several members are relatively new to
the Council and expressed discomfort in making a decision on a project of such
major significance without more warning and possibly a study session.
Mayor Williams opened the public hearing.
David Gremmels -Owner, Rogue Creamery, Highway 99
Mr. Gremmels presented Council with a history of the Creamery's commitment to
the City of Central Point and advocated for creating a friendly, approachable and
safe environment for guests coming to the Creamery and Central Point.
Bill Christie -Owner, Grange Co-op, Highway 99
Mr. Christie stated that he does not support on-street parking along Highway 99
or the narrowing of lanes. He stated that Highway 99 is a freight way for truck
traffic, and he anticipates that it will increase in the next two years. Mr. Christie
added further that all businesses should have off-street parking of their own, and
the harder it is to get into a business, the less likely it is that people will stop.
Craig Nelson - Cheesemaker, Rogue Creamery
Mr. Nelson provided his background experience with the Creamery and his
reasons for returning to Central Point after twenty-two years in the Army. He
expressed his desire to see a gateway to the City created to slow traffic and draw
business in. Mr. Nelson added that the Creamery is dedicated to a master plan
that would reroute truck traffic into their facility and further expressed that the
major concern is pedestrians and students from the high school having to make a
mad dash across the highway to visit their business.
Betty McRoberts -1011 Rustler Peak Street, Central Point
Ms. McRoberts stated that businesses needed to address their own parking issues
and on-street parking along Highway 99 was not a good idea because of the
volume of traffic.
Mayor Williams closed the public hearing.
Following discussion amongst staff and Council members, a consensus was made
that Councilors were comfortable with proceeding to support the proposed
resolution, eliminating on-street parking.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1173, A
Resolution Confirming that the City of Central Point Supports the Highway
99 Corridor Transportation Enhancement Project as presented with the
elimination of on-street parking along Highway 99. Walter Moczygemba
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seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Walter Moczygemba,
yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
D. Resolution No. 1174, A Resolution Directing City Staff to Utilize the
Best Available Flood Hazard Data for Floodplain Development Purposes
Stephanie Woolett, Engineering Tech II: Floodplain/Stormwater Specialist
discussed proposed changes to the current flood map based on a Draft Flood
Insurance Study Workmap provided to the City by Northwest Hydraulic
Consultants which will impact existing and future development if this resolution
is adopted. The draft maps will be used as best available data where the flood
hazard info. shows increases to the flood plain boundaries and flood heights.
Where there are reductions in the floodplain boundaries, staff will continue to use
effective Flood Insurance Rate Map that was adopted in 1982. Staff explained
that using the most restrictive flood info will protect the health, safety and welfare
of the City's residents.
Walter Moczygemba made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1174, A
Resolution Directing City Staff to Utilize the Best Available Flood Hazard
Data for Floodplain Development Purposes. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll
call: Dick Halley, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Matt
Stephenson, yes; and Bruce Dingler, yes. Motion approved.
VIII. BUSINESS
Councilor Moczygemba said he would like to see minutes of the Citizens'
Advisory Committee meetings included in Council packets.
Chief Zeliff was asked about the status of the nuisance ordinance and he advised
that City Recorder Deanna Gregory had found someone to review and do research
on it.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT'
Mayor Williams reported that he:
• Attended an RPS meeting
• Attended the DARE graduation at Jewett
• Attended Ethics training
• Met with Ron Barnett of the Police Department regarding issues with Mr.
Harder
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X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'SREPORT
City Administrator Phil Messina reported that he had reviewed the report from the
group that reviewed our municipal code; distributed the results of a community
issues survey, and presented a comparison of results between 2005 and 2008
precinct maps. The City is down in every category and as there has been a drop in
positive responses, the downturn in the economy may account for this. We are,
however, receiving good responses to Central Point being a family oriented, safe
place and a good place to live. Results can be discussed further at the May 19,
2008 study session.
XI. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Mike Quilty reported that he:
• Attended a Solar Home demonstration in Sacramento while there attending to
family business
• Attended an MPO monthly meeting and they are going to sign off on
Transportation System projects
Council Member Walter Moczygemba reported that he:
^ Attended a budget committee meeting
Intends to plant flowers with the downtown improvement committee on
Saturday, Apri126, 2008
Council Member Dick Halley reported that he:
• Attended a Greeters meeting with the Chamber of Commerce
Attended a budget committee meeting
Attended a Greenway meeting
Council Member Bruce Dingler reported that he:
• Attended a budget committee meeting
Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that he:
• Attended the Medford Chamber of Commerce forum
• Attended a budget committee meeting
• Went on a field trip with Jewett Elementary School
XIL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that a bid opening had taken place on
April 23, 2008 for the construction of a 12-inch water line along Peninger Road
from the Expo connection to Upton Road.
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Mike Quilty made a motion authorizing city staff to enter into a contract
with LTM, Inc. for the construction of a 12-inch water line and associated
appurtenances along Peninger Road from the Expo connection to Upton
Road. Walter Moczygemba seconded. Roll call: Walter Moczygemba, yes;
Mike Quilty, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; and Dick Halley,
yes.
Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that:
• The new IT Specialist, Jeff McJunkin, was now on board
• A preliminary offer has been presented to a police candidate and upon passing
the tests, will get a fmal offer
• Officers Dan Kessler and Bo Shoen will be graduating from the Department of
Safety Standards and Training on May 23, 2008
• Officer Toni Winters and several corporals attended a class in Reno on model
field training
• News release on National Domestic Preparedness
• Visited the new substation located in Twin Creeks Retirement Living Center
and are getting ready to install equipment
• Would be out of town this weekend
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Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that he would be
planting flowers with the downtown improvement committee on Saturday,
April 26, 2008.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn. Dick Halley seconded. All said "aye" and
the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the April 24, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City
Council at its meeting of May 8, 2008.
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Mayor Hank Williams
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