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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM062608CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes June 26, 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, Kay Harrison, and Walter Moczygemba were present. Mike Quilty and Matthew Stephenson were excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Lieutenant Chuck Newell; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Finance Director Jill Tumer; Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore, and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. SPECIAL RECOGNITION A. If I Were Mayor Contest Winner Mayor Williams announced that this item will be postponed until the Juiy 10tH Council Meeting because the winner is currently out of town. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of June 12, 2008, City Council Minutes. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Walter Moczygemba, yes. Motion approved. VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1914, An Ordinance Vacating Certain Portions of North 3"' Street Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that this is the second reading of an ordinance vacating a small section of North 3`" Street that is no longer needed by the public due to the realignment of the North 3`~, and North 10th intersection. There were no recommended changes at the first reading. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 26, 2008 Page 2 Bruce Dingier made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1914, Vacating Certain Portions of North 3`~ Street. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Walter Moczygemba, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1182, A Resolution Directing the City Administrator or His Designee to Enter into a Street or Highway Easement Agreement with the Central Oregon 8~ Pacific Railroad. Mr. Humphrey explained that the resolution authorizes the City Administrator to enter an agreement with Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad for the crossing from Highway 99 into Twin Creeks Subdivision. This is one of several trigger points that were set in place upon approval of the project. Once the City receives an agreement from Jackson County a Final Order will be issued by ODOT and construction on the new Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing may begin. There was discussion regarding time lines and beginning construction. Mr. Humphrey stated that the IGA may take a few months to complete. They may miss the construction window for this year. However, construction may begin on Hwy 99 to increase the elevation before the construction of the railroad crossing. Walter Moczygemba made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1182, Directing the City Administrator or His Designee to Enter into a Street or Highway Easement Agreement with the Central Oregon 8 Pacific Railroad. Bruce Dingier seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Walter Moczygemba, yes. Motion approved. C. First Reading, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Municipal Code Section 9.68.150 Pertaining to Vehicles in the Parks Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore stated that the City has seen a rise in the number of vehicles being stored in parking spaces at City parks. There have been occasions where vehicles are parked at a City park for days. The Police Department does not have permission to cite these vehicles. Current regulations do not allow the police to cite the vehicle owners or allow staff to install no overnight parking signs. The recommended ordinance states that no vehicles may be parked in a city park during hours in which the park is closed to the public. Kay Harrison made a motion to move to second reading an Ordinance Amending the Central Point Municipal Code Section 9.68.150 Pertaining to Vehicles in the Parks. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Walter Moczygemba, yes. Motion approved. D. Resolution No. 1183, A Resolution Transferring Appropriations within the 2007-2008 Budget Finance Director Jill Tumer stated that the proposed resolution is necessary to cover costs associated with the Twin Creeks SDC Development Agreement. The City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 26, 2008 Page 3 City agreed to pay for the parks as they were developed. The $111,000 will be repaid to the developer with SDC revenues. In addition to these costs the Developer donated $132,000 towards these improvements. These transfers are from Capital Improvement Fund -Contingency to Parks SDC's. Bruce Dingier made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1183, A Resolution Transferring Appropriations within the 2007-2008 Budget. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Walter Moczygemba, yes. Motion approved. E. Resolution No. 1184, A Resolution Scheduling Biennial Election of Central Point City Officers on November 4, 2008 City Administrator stated that proposed Resolution sets the date for the next election of officers to coincide with Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The positions for Mayor, Council Member from Ward IV, and two At-Large Positions will be up for election. The filing period will be from August 6, to August 26~'. Election packets will be available July 23`d Walter Moczygemba made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1184, A Resolution Scheduling Biennial Election of Central Point City Officers on November 4, 2008. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Walter Moczygemba, yes. Motion approved. 1 IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Walter Moczygemba received a call from a concerned citizen regarding dogs in the park. She was walking in a City Park when a dog on a leash lunged at her. She would like the Council to repeal the decision allowing dogs in city parks. He stated that he is concerned about the health issues that can be caused by allowing dogs in the parks with children being exposed to feces and urine. He would like the council to look into designating one park for dog use, or build a dog park. He would like to set a study session regarding the dogs in the parks ordinance. Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore stated that there is a section of Flanagan Park that is an issue, but most of the parks are not that bad. He stated that the last survey regarding park issues showed that a dog park was low on citizen issues. Mr. Moczygemba stated that he spoke with a citizen regarding the amphitheater noise level. Mr. Schultz stated that the music was too loud and he did not think it was the type of music or entertainment Central Point should be promoting. 1 City Administrator Phil Messina presented a report from the Lithia Amphitheater of calibration records for several concerts. Most have been below the allowable range. There are times when they spike over the approved levels. He joined the Central Point Police during the last concert. He stopped by Mr. Schultz's property to see what the sound level was actually like. He stated that the truck traffic City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 26, 2008 Page 4 would drown out the concert at times. Mr. Messina presented a copy of the Agreement with Jackson County for the Amphitheater. There is a clause that allows a committee to review the noise level annually. This committee has not been enacted. Council directed Mr. Messina to speak with the County and enact the review committee. Gary Schultz, 630 Hermosa Drive Mr. Schultz addressed the council regarding the noise level of the Snoop Dog concert. He stated that the language was disgusting. His main concern is the booming noise that is constant during these concerts. He has been fighting with the Expo regarding the decimal levels since 2005 and would like to have the maximum level lowered. Council Member Kay Harrison would like to talk about bathrooms in the parks. She is concerned that Forest Glen Park does not have facilities for public use. Mr. Samitore stated they have received requests from citizens who would like to see facilities in that park. The City has plans to install restrooms in the future. Property owners within view of the park do not like the idea of porta potties, they are not attractive and they smell bad. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommend the temporary structure until permanent restrooms can be installed in the future. Doug Palmer, 495 Strait Way, Park Commission Member Mr. Palmer wanted to state that he is in favor of all the parks having some sort of restroom facility. The porta potties will serve the citizens until permanent structures can be intalled. He is an avid walker and bike rider throughout the city and he appreciates the restrooms in the parks. Council agreed that restroom facilities need to be located in the parks. We should continue to look for funds to put permanent structures in all parks. Mr. Samitore stated that they can be cleaned more often and will be locked up at night. Council Member Dick Halley stated that the Greenway Committee currently has restrictions on all motorized vehicles except motorized wheelchairs. They would like to know if there is interest in revising those restrictions to allow motorized golf carts, scooters, or skateboards. Council was in agreement that the restrictions should not be modified. Council Member Halley stated that some cities are charging a traffic ticket surcharge to help with increasing gas prices. Is this something the City could start charging? He would like to the City Attorney to review this option. 1 City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 26, 2008 Page 5 X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he attended: • an RPS meeting. They are making progress on the areas of contention for Jacksonville. • the SOREDI Annual Banquet Dinner. • the RVCOG Board meeting. XI. CITY ADIIAINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • this is the second week of the Friday Night Festival. • He attended an RPS meeting. • He was very impressed with the Police Department during the Snoop Dog concert. There were very few incidents, but the ones that did happen were taken care of quickly. • He has been working on evaluations and performance measures. • He was on the interview panel for the Phoenix City Manager interviews. • He will be out of the office July 8 -11"' for the OCCMA Conference. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Bruce Dingier stated that he attended the Pine Street AdHoc Committee meeting and the Peoples Bank ribbon cutting ceremony. Council Member Dick Halley reported that he attended the Greenway Committee meeting. They have projected the Upton Road to Seven Oaks portion to be a million dollar project. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended: • The RVSS board meeting. • The Medford Water Commission Meeting. • The SOREDI Annual Banquet. • The Hazard Mitigation Committee Meeting. XIII. DEPARTAAENT REPORTS Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • The jump plates on Pine Street for the RVSS project will be removed by the 4"' of July celebration. • Staff has been working downtown in preparation of the Parade. • The permissive left tum signal is working at the Pine and Freeman/10"' intersection. This seems to be keeping traffic from backing up towards the interchange. • Staff will be attending a meeting with the Medford Water Commission to discuss the joint Water Model project. • He attended the Hazard Mitigation meeting. • As of July 1, we will have two new Utility One workers: City of Central Point Cify Council Minutes June 26, 2008 Page 6 Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • Planning Commission member Candy Fish has given her resignation. Due to health issues she is not able to continue as a member. They will have a special recognition for her on July 2"d at the Planning Commission meeting. Council members are welcome to attend. • The city has received plans for a McDonalds expansion, Housing Authority building, and a FedEx Ground application. • The Planning Commission will be reviewing guidelines for Murals at the July meeting. • There will be a downtown merchants meeting in July. • He attended the RPS meeting • Council will review an island annexation at the July 10"' meeting. • There will be a CAC meeting on July 8"'. Police Lt Chuck Newell reported that: • the hiring process is in full swing to fill one officer position. • The Police VIPS program is going strong with 19 volunteers. • They have been working with city departments in preparation of the 4~' of July events. Finance Director Jill Tumer reported that they are working on evaluations and year end preparations. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None XV. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Dick Halley seconded, alt said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the June 26, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of July 10, 2008. Dated: ~ !/ 0 ~ ATTE City Recorder . , 2j~~ , Mayor Hank Williams