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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM121400CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2000 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton Council Members: Garth Ellard, Carol Fischer, Bob Gilkey, David Gilmour, Donna Higginbotham, and Bill Stults were all present. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Interim Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS City AdministratorJim Bennett presented Council Members Garth Ellard, Carol Fischerand Bob Gilkey with Special Recognition awards for their years of service to the citizens of Central Point. VI. MINUTES A. Approval of November 30. 2000. City Council Minutes David Gilmour made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Bill Quigly, resident Mr. Quigly stated that the residents on Mendolia Ave. would like to know what the plans are for the retention pond. They would like the orange safety fencing removed. Interim Public Works Director Bob Pierce stated that excavation on the pond should begin next week and the fencing will be removed. The City also plans to install a horse shoe pit and plant trees nearby. Mayor Walton closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. VIII. BUSINESS A. Ordinance 1813, Adopting the Rogue Valley Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update 2000-2001 City of Central Point Council Minutes December 14, 2000 Page 2 Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained the RTP and how it covers the entire Rogue Valley. He stated that all the communities in the valley have worked to create this plan and have it approved by the State. Garth Ellard made a motion to approve Ordinance 1813, Adopting the Rogue Valley Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update 2000-2001. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Ellard, yes; Fischer, yes; Gilkey, no; Gilmour, yes; Higginbotham, yes; and Stults, yes. The motion passed 5 to 1. B. Ordinance 1814, Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Adopting the City Transportation System Plan (TSP) Mr. Humphrey explained that since the last Council meeting there has been one change recommended to the TSP. Goal #3, Objective 1, Policy 2 should read: To ensure that transportation infrastructure is appropriately planned and constructed, the City shall keep an annual record of the Average Daily Trips (ADTs) generated as build out occurs throughout Central Point's UGB and provide this information to affected agencies. There have been no other recommended changes. David Gilmour made a motion to approve Ordinance 1814, Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Adopting the City Transportation System (TSP) with the recommended change. Bob Gilkey seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. C. Ordinance 1815, Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Text and Maps toCreate aTransit-Oriented Development (TOD) District and TOD Corridor District Mr. Humphrey explained that this Ordinance will amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance to create the TOD and TOD Corridor Districts. The TOD District will include the downtown and introduce mixed use zoning into the area. Bob Gilkey made a motion to approve Ordinance 1815, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Text and Maps to Create a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District and TOD Corridor District. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. D. An Ordinance Approving aPre-Annexation Development Agreement and Master Plan for the Central Point TOD -First Reading Mr. Humphrey explained that the proposed ordinance would approve aPre-Annexation Development Agreement and Master Plan which apply to the TOD District. The Council has shown interest in having large areas master planned and development agreements in place before annexing property in to the City. The applicant, W.L. Moore Construction LLC, has followed state guidelines in preparing this development agreement and has relied upon City staff to review and edit preliminary drafts of the document. A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) associated with the Comprehensive Plan amendment was used to create a phasing plan with the incorporation of land use development triggers. These triggers ensure that infrastructure is in place to support new development. He stated that the Oregon Department of Transportation has reviewed the agreement and provided their input which was incorporated into the final draft. Many of the concepts that are part of the plan represents goals, objectives and action items listed in the Central Point Strategic Plan which was adopted by the City Council in March 1998. There was discussion regarding the time line of development and providing the availability of in-ground cable for future technology. Ciry of Central Point Council Minutes December 14, 2000 Page 3 Paul Morris, project consultant, explained how the phases will take place. Each phase of the development will have "triggers" that must be completed before the next phase can begin. This will ensure that all infrastructure is completed. He stated that they are still working on approval of the railroad crossing. Bill Stults made a motion to pass on to second reading An Ordinance Approving a Pre-Annexation Development Agreement and Master Plan for the Central Point TOD. Garth Ellard seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. E. Ordinance 1816, Prohibiting Public Urination Within the City of Central Point Mr. Bennett explained that this was the second reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.38 of the Central Point Municipal Code prohibiting urinating or defecating in public. Garth Ellard made a motion to approve Ordinance 1816, Prohibiting Public Urination Within the City of Central Point. Bob Gilkey seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. F. Resolution 897, Canvassing Votes Cast at the November 7, 2000 General Election Mr. Bennett explained that the City Charter requires the City Council to Canvass all election returns at the first regularly scheduled meeting following receipt from the County Clerk of the certification of election results. The attached resolution canvasses the total number of votes cast for each person, the name of each person elected to the office and the office to which they have been elected. Bob Gilkey made a motion to approve Resolution 897, Canvassing Votes at the November 7, 2000 General Election. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. G. Appointments to Budget Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee, Park Commission and Planning Commission Administrator Bennett explained the various positions among the committees that are either vacant or up for reappointment. He stated that there were several individuals that are still interested in continuing on the committees and that the Council could reappoint those individuals and/or choose others to server. He explained that the only motion that is requested tonight would be for the Planning Commission position. He stated that Don Foster would like to continue as a commission member. The other positions can wait to be filled until the City can recruit new members. The council suggested trying to recruit from the High School to get younger people involved. Garth Ellard made a motion to reappoint Don Foster to the Planning Commission for another four year term. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. H. Liquor License Change of Ownership for Corner Club Administrator Bennett explained that the Corner Club at 51 E. Pine Street has recently changed ownership. This change in ownership requires that a new retail malt beverage liquor license be applied for and approved by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. It also requires approval by the City Council. Staff has reviewed the application and can find no reason to deny the request. Garth Ellard made a motion to approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership for Corner Club. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. Ciry of Central Point Council Minutes December 14, 2000 Page 4 G. Planning Commission Report (Humphrey) Planning DirectorTom Humphrey presented the Central Point Planning Commission Report for the regular meeting on December 5, 2000: • Approved a site plan introduced by Daniel L. Park to construct a 109 room motel and 4000 square foot restaurant near the intersection of South Peninger Road and La Rue Drive. The subject property is located in the C-4 District. The Commission reviewed a Summary of Traffic Findings, prepared by JRH Transportation Consultants in time for the meeting and then conditioned the approval of the development using mitigation measures recommended in the findings and applicable to the site. The City Administrator has received a request for review by the Council from the applicant and will be presented at the next Council Meeting. • Approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a 21 lot tentative plan for Rosewood Estates, Phase II. The proposed development is located in the R-1 District in an area between Hanley Road and Jackson Creek on property that was recently annexed to the City. The Commission approved the preliminary development plan subject to the logical extension of infrastructure, one-way traffic circulation, the construction of a sidewalk along the private drive and the submission of supplementary development plans. • Recommended approval of a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan submitted by W.L. Moore Construction. The subject property is located north of Taylor Road, west of Hwy 99 and east of Grant Road in an area being designated by the City as a TOD District with various new zoning designations with which the master plan is consistent. Due to the holidays, the Planning Commission decided to schedule their next meeting on January 16, 2001. Bob Gilkey made a motion to approve the Planning Commission report as presented for the regular meeting of December 5, 2000. Garth Ellard seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. IX. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Planning Director Tom Humphrey thanked the council for the adoption of the ordinances for the TOD area. He feels that this will be a great asset not only to the City but to the whole valley. He said that there has been a lot of work put into this project over the last two years and is looking forward to the beginning of its development. Interim Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • the fall leaf pick up is completed. He stated that it took 4 days and 342.5 staff hours, 467 miles on two dump trucks, 90 hours on the backhoe to complete the job of picking up 660 cubic yards of leaves. • the traffic signal at Oak and Freeman is up and running. • the truck traffic signs on Oak Street have arrived and will be installed by the end of the week. • the first Parks and Recreation class offerings have been prepared and distributed to the public. Parks and Rec Coordinator Nancy Hanson reported on the activities going on at Station 7:8. 0 City of Central Point Council Minutes December 14, 2000 Page 5 Finance Director Bill Brugger reported that: the audit is complete and he is waiting for the final draft to arrive. At this time the auditors do not recommend any adjustments. the five month comparative for budget revenues and expenditures was handed out at the beginning of the meeting. He explained several of the items. X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator Bennett reported that: the Building Official has prepared amid-year report on building permits. Central Point's new population is 12,230 which is a 4.5% increase from last year. they have run into a small problem with the one-way alley behind the Central Point Perk ,the State Liquor Store and Abby's Pizza. These businesses use the alley for deliveries. However, some delivery trucks have been blocking the alley and discouraging drive-up customers for the Central Point Perk. In addition, a number of private vehicles are being parked in the alley. Mr. Bennett recommended that the council post the alley as a No Parking zone except for delivery trucks. Code Enforcement Officer Ron Barnett also suggested installing another one-way sign at the west end of the alley. The Council agreed to make the alley "No Parking except for Delivery Trucks and post the west end of the alley with a One Way sign. • there is only one item at this time for the regular council meeting on December 28th. He asked the Council if they would like to reschedule that meeting due to the holidays. The Council agreed to reschedule the December 28, 2000, meeting to January 4, 2001. • over the last couple of months the Public Works Department has been contracting out for Engineering Services. Mr. Bennett suggested removing the requirement for engineering certification in the Public Works Director job classification. He presented a resolution revising the Central Point Classification Pay Plan adjusting the pay scale for that position. Bob Gilkey made a motion to approve Resolution 898, A Resolution Revising the City of Central Point Position Classification Pay Plan. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Gilmour reported that: • the ribbon cutting for the sidewalks by Jewett School was a great success. He feels that the kids really appreciated the recognition for writing the letters to the Council. • he would like to see the Motel Occupancy Taxes collected put towards the parks. • the street utility fee issue should be put aside at this time. He explained that the utilities will be raising rates and a lot of people will have to adjust to higher energy bills. He suggested that the Council discuss the possibility of a $.01 diesel gas tax at a study session next year Council Member Ellard stated that he has enjoyed the last two years working with the Council and City Staff. City of Central Point Council Minutes December 14, 2000 Page 6 Council Member Gilkey stated his concerns about the RTP. He is afraid that ODOT will overlook improvements to the Central Point interchange now that the City of Medford has set a precedent by funding a majority of the improvements at its South Medford interchange. He intends to continue to work on the Park Commission. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton reported that: representatives from the Jackson County Library and Rogue Community College will be meeting with the City to discuss the future city library and the possible use of the second floor to the new building. discussions are being held on a commuter train between Ashland and Grants Pass. he agrees with Council Member Gilmour regarding the diesel tax to help with road repairs. XI. ADJOURNMENT Bob Gilkey moved to adjourn, David Gilmour seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the December 14, 2000, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of January 4, 2001. Dated: 1-fb -Ol Mayor Bill Walton ATTEST: Authorized Represent ive LI