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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM050808 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 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, Wafter Moczygemba, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Fred Herrmann, 2400 Heritage Way, Medford Mr. Herrmann is concerned about the lack of water at the Central Point Cemetery. He would like the Council to turn the water on so citizens can prepare areas for the Memorial Day Weekend. He would also like an assurance that the water will not be shut off again to the Cemetery. Council explained that it is private property. There has never been water service for the Cemetery. Staff will provide the contact information of the new owners. He was informed that there may be options in the future when Don Jones Park is built but Mr. Herrmann will have to work with the owners of the Cemetery to get a quick fix in place for the Memorial Day weekend. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of April 24, 2008, City Council Minutes. B. Approval of ORWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - No items removed YII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS City of Central Point Council Minutes May 8, 2008 Page 2 A. Second Reading -Ordinance No. 1913, An Ordinance Amending the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan to Update the Population and Demographic Element Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained that this is the second reading of an Ordinance to update the Comprehensive Plan Population and Demographic Element. The Council held a public hearing on April 24, 2008. There was a general recognition that the City would continue to grow and that the projections would change over time. There were no recommended changes at that meeting. Dick Halley made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1913, Amending the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan to Update the Population and Demographic Element. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the following Planning Commission Report for May 6, 2008. • The Commission approved a tentative plan fora 14 lot industrial subdivision known as Airway Business Park on 34.5 acres. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Hamrick and Table Rock Roads in the M-1, Industrial zone district. The proposal is consistent with the City's zoning and the State's intent to market and develop this certified "Shovel" ready industrial site. The Commission determined that the tentative plan satisfied the city's subdivision codes and the developer consented to the conditions imposed with his tentative approval. • The Commission approved a request for an extension of the Preliminary Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Pian for the Four Seasons PUD. The property is located at 137 and 165 Vilas Road and west of Table Rock Road in the Residential Two Family zoning district. The developers of the project are trying to make adjustment for a sluggish housing market. The Commission determined that the request was reasonable under the circumstances and granted an extension to November 10, 2008. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. Staff request for AdHoc Committee regarding Pine Street Options City of Central Point Council Minutes May S, 2008 Page 3 Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton stated that Council requested information regarding possible modifications to the existing Pine Street configuration. After a short presentation of an option for Pine Street between Front and First Streets he asked the Council to approve an AdHoc Committee to discussion this and other options dealing with Pine Street. The Committee could discuss options for all of Pine Street or just the immediate area of concern. The current recommendation would cost the city $20,150. If Council wants to remove the bulb outs at First Street an additional $30,000 would be added. There are many areas of concern regarding Pine Street. Staff would like to work with a committee to help move forward on a future plan. Mike Quilty, Bruce Dingier and Mayor Williams would like to be part of the Committee. It was also suggested that Randy Sparacino and Bill Christy participate. Mike Quilty made a motion to form an AdHoc Committee to look at the intersection of Pine Street and 99 and the rest of the Pine Street Downtown Corridor. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. 1 IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Dick Halley reported that he will not be available for the May 22 Council Meeting. Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that he will not be at the May, Study Session or the next Council meeting. Mayor Williams stated that he will not be available for the next Council Meeting. Mike Quilty will be gone for the June 12~" Council Meeting. Council Member Bruce Dingier has had a request to have the parade route end on 7~' Street next to the park rather than go down 8"' Street. Chief Zeliff stated that because of the congestion at Pfaff Park the route must go down 8m Street. Council Member Mike Quilty mentioned a Grant that would be available for the Gateway Project at Rays on Pine Street. Mr. Clayton stated that they have already applied for a grant for the crossing on Vilas near Don Jones park and cannot submit another one to the same organization this year. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams stated that he attended the Budget Committee Meeting, RPS, and the RVTD Transpiration Summit. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City of Central Point Council Minutes May 8, 2008 Page 4 City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • He helped install plants in the downtown planter boxes on April 26"'. • He has been conducting an "Emerging Leaders Group" with city staff, These are the upcoming leaders from city employees. • He will be out of town starting tomorrow, returning May 19~'. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mike Quilty reported that he: • attended the Budget Committee Meeting • attended the RPS meeting. • has been working on the agenda for OMPOC and an AMPO Bill. • attended an AdHoc Committee meeting for Management Compensation. Council Member Walter Moczygemba reported that he attended: • the flower planting event on April 26"'. • the Budget Committee meeting. • a Rotary Meeting. • the Planning Commission meeting. Council Member Kay Harrison Reported that she: • is continuing to attend the master recycler classes. • Attended the RVSS Budget Committee meetings. • Attended the AdHoc Committee meeting for Management Compensation. Council Member Dick Halley reported that he attended the Budget Committee meeting and enjoyed lunch at the new Rostels on opening day. Council Member Bruce Dingier stated that he attended the Budget Committee Meeting, a Planning Commission Meeting, and an AdHoc Meeting for Management Compensation. Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that he attended the Budget Committee Meeting. XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • Rogue Valley Sewer Services will be replacing several man holes on Pine Street and various areas through the City over the next two months. • Half of the water crew is in training this week. • Public Works staff is working on crack sealing, the time frame has been shortened because of the cool wet weather. • Staff has been repairing street lights, meter testing and various repair work. Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton reported that: 1 City of Central Point Council Minutes May 8, 2008 Page 5 • The second half of the Penninger Road water line should be complete before the rodeo at the end of May. • They have submitted a grant to the state to help with issues on Vilas Road near Don Jones Park. • There will be a new one way door installed in the Council Chambers to use in case of emergencies. • RVSS has offered to replace a box culvert on Freeman Road near the Meadows when they do upgrades this summer. This will save the City approximately $150,000. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • There will be a downtown meeting on Monday, May 12th to discuss guidelines for murals. • He had a meeting with Crater Students to discuss downtown development. • He will be meeting with Mr. Vella to discuss the transportation enhancement plan. The Creamery would like to make Exit 33 a destination exit for artisan shops. This will bring people through downtown to get to Lilli Bell, Rogue Creamery and future development in that area. 1 XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -none XV. ADJOURNMENT Mike Quilty moved to adjourn, Matt Stephenson seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the May 8, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of May 22, 2008. Dated: ~/~3/~$ Mayor Hank Williams ATTEST ity Recorder