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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM113000CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes November 30, 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; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Deputy Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of November 16, 2000, City Council Minutes Donna Higginbotham made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no Public Appearances. VII. BUSINESS A. Presentation by RVCOG (Dan Moore) RVCOG representative Dan Moore made a presentation to the Council on Alternative Mobility Standards within the MPO area. He stated that these standards were established under the 1999 Oregon Highway Plan to maintain acceptable and reliable levels of mobility on the state highway system. He explained how these standards were proposed to be applied on an interim basis to the South Medford Interchange and later uniformly within the Rogue Valley. There was discussion regarding similar concerns with the Central Point Interchange and short term measures that could prolong construction of a new South Medford Interchange. The Council was concerned that these short term measures could become long term fixes if there is not a specific date and funding for the new interchange in the 2002-2005 STIP. Bret Moore stated that the City of Medford has already agreed to provide 2/3 of the funding ® needed to see that the Interchange is completed and feels that the State will agree to fund the rest of the project. ~ No action was taken on this item. City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 30, 2000 Page 2 B. Continued Public Hearing -Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Ordinance Map and Text Amendments for the Central Point Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Transportation System Plan (TSP) Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained that this was a continuation of the Public Hearing from November 26, 2000, made at the request of the Oregon Department of Transportation. He presented comments by Steve Oulman, DLCD Land Use/Transportation Planner, and Shirley Roberts, ODOT Region 3 Planning. He explained that both of these organizations have reviewed the TOD and the TSP and expressed their support for these projects subject to their recommended changes and conditions. Mr. Humphrey presented the following ordinances for first reading and consideration by the City Council: 1. An Ordinance Adopting the Rogue Valley Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update 2000-2001. 2. An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Adopting the City Transportation System Plan (TSP) 3. An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Text and Maps toCreate aTransit-Oriented Development District and TOD Corridor District Patrick Sweeney, McKeever Morris, Herb Farber, Farber Surveying and Citizens Advisory Committee Member, and Jeff Griffin, Regional Coordinator for the Governor's Community Solutions Team, spoke in support of this project. Gene Johnson, Grant Road resident, expressed his concerns regarding impacts from the TOD on Grant Road and Jackson Creek. He asked what the-City plans to do regarding the increase in traffic that would occur on Grant Road. Council Member Gilmour explained that the City is concerned about Grant Road. However it is a County maintained road and the City can not do any improvements to it. It was further stated that the County has plans to make some improvements to Grant Road to stabilize it where it has been undercut by Jackson Creek. Mr. Sweeney explained that there have been traffic surveys done that show there will not be a large impact from the TOD on Grant Road. Bill Stults made a motion to pass forward to second reading An Ordinance Adopting the Rogue Valley Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update 2000-20001. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. David Gilmour made a motion to pass forward to second reading An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Adopting the City Transportation System Plan (TSP). Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. David Gilmour made a motion to pass forward to second reading An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Text and Maps to Create aTransit-Oriented Development District and TOD Corridor District. Garth Ellard seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. C. Ordinance 1812, Creating Chapter 1.28 of the Central Point Municipal Code Establishing a Procedure for Processing Claims for Compensation Made Pursuant to Article I, Section 18, of the Oregon Constitution, as Amended by Ballot Measure 7 Adopted November 7, 2000; and Declaring an Emergency: City Administrator Jim Bennett explained that Ballot Measure 7 was initiated by petition, submitted to the voters and approved at the general election of November 7, 2000. The initiative measure amends the Oregon Constitution and requires state and local L City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 30, 2000 Page 3 governments to pay compensation to property owners if these governments have adopted regulations that restrict the use of private property resulting in a reduction in property values. He explained that the proposed Ordinance establishes a procedure for processing such claims and clearly places the burden upon the claimant to prove that compensation is justified. He stated that Ballot Measure 7 will likely be decided through the courts and possibly the State legislature but in the meantime the city should have a procedure in place. He explained that the ordinance is proposed for emergency adoption because Measure 7 goes into effect on December 7, 2000. Garth Ellard made a motion to approve Ordinance 1812, Creating Chapter 1.28 of the Central Point Municipal Code Establishing a Procedure for Processing Claims for Compensation Made Pursuant to Article I, Section 18, of the Oregon Constitution, as Amended by Ballot Measure 7 Adopted November 7, 2000; and Waive Second Reading Declaring an Emergency based on Time Restrains. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. D. An Ordinance Prohibiting Public Urination within the City of Central Point, First Reading. Mr. Bennett presented an ordinance for first reading and consideration by the Council. The proposed Ordinance will amend Central Point Municipal Code Chapter 9.38 to make it unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in public view or in a public place other then a restroom. Garth Ellard made a motion to pass on to second reading an Ordinance Amending CPMC Chapter 9.38 to Prohibit Public Urination within the City of Central Point. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. E. ODOT Signal Maintenance Agreement (Bennett) Mr. Bennett stated that ODOT presently maintains and times the City's two traffic signals at E. Pine St, and Third Street and E. Pine Street and Fourth Street. The agreement will extend the present agreement with ODOT for signal maintenance and timing of City traffic signals until December 31, 2010, and will include the new traffic signal at Freeman Road and Oak Street. Bill Stults made a motion to approve the Central Point Signal Maintenance Agreement with ODOT. Bob Gilkey seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. F. License Renewal for the Central Point Auto Wrecking Mr. Humphrey stated that Jay McCleary, owner of Central Point Auto Wrecking, has requested the annual review and renewal of his business license in order to satisfy state DMV requirements. He stated that Mr. McCleary has purchased land in White City and will be relocating his business to that location. This is likely the last year this will come before the Council for approval. Mr. McCleary has completed his fence screening and landscaping requirements. However he still has difficulty keeping the off-street customer parking area clear of inoperable vehicles and also occasionally advertises vehicles for sale in this parking area. Mr. McCleary addressed the Council on the issue of the vehicles parked in the front of his lot. He stated that they are often left by people who have abandoned them and the law requires him to go through certain steps before he is allowed to remove them. There was discussion directing the Code Enforcement officer looking into this item. Carol Fischer made a motion to renew the Business License for Central Point Auto Wrecking. Garth Ellard seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 30, 2000 Page 4 VIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Planning Director Tom Humphrey reported that: the Planning Department's intern has been working on the water system master plan for the city and he is making great progress working with all the departments to complete this job. the Planning Department has received two proposals for hotels to be located in the Peninger Road and East Pine area. One has already received approval from the Planning Commission and the other is scheduled to come before the Planning Commission at their next meeting. the Planning Department is receiving a number of complaints regarding the enforcement of fence standards within the City.. He asked the Council for direction. It was suggested letting local realtors know that a permit is required and having them pass that information on to new owners. It was also suggested that the fence ordinance be revised. Police Chief Mike Sweeny reported that: December Stn will be the Christmas Tree lighting and the Police Department will have controls in place to direct traffic and provide crowd safety. he would like the Council to approve the lease for new police vehicles from the Government Leasing Corp in the amount of $1,410 per month for 36 months. Garth Ellard made a motion to approve the lease for new Police Vehicles from the Government Leasing Corporation in the amount of $1,410 per month for 36 months. Bob Gilkey seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that: • the Building Department has been very busy and that she will provide the Council with an end of the year revenue update next month: • City Hall will be having the roof replaced • three of the seven abandoned houses in Central Point have been torn down through the efforts of the Code Enforcement Officer and her staff. • the building permit for the Fairfield Inn has been signed and construction should start any time. Interim Public Works Director Bob Peirce reported that: • the sidewalk project in the area of Jewett School is scheduled for completion by the middle of December and will come in under projected cost. • additional sidewalk projects are under design including the area around Central Point Elementary. • the traffic light at Freeman and Oak Streets should be up and running by December 6th. • the signs prohibiting truck traffic on Oak Street and South 9th Street have been ordered and will be installed within a few weeks. • the manager of McDonald's is willing to widen the South 9th Street driveway into the restaurant parking lot. IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett reported that: he has been working with RVTV regarding televising the Council Meetings. It is a slow process, but they are making some headway. Funding issues remain to be resolved and no date has been set yet forte installation. u City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 30, 2000 Page S Nancy Hanson, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, has talked with Hope Christian Church regarding adult computer classes to be held at Station 7:8. The Church is willing to allow this with the Council's approval. Garth Ellard made a motion to approve the Adult Computer Classes to be held at Station 7:8 and that this would not be in violation of the current lease agreement. Bob Gilkey seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. X. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Bill Stults asked if there will be a Council Meeting held on December 28, 2000. Mr. Bennett explained that he is not sure if there will need to be a meeting at this time, but that he should know by the December 14th meeting. Council Member David Gilmour stated that the School District has been interviewing architects and the school bond construction should begin in early summer of 2001. He also stated that he would like to have a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the sidewalk at Jewett School. The students feel that they are the ones that got this project completed. rl L~ XI. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton presented a letter from the Sr. Center thanking the Council for paying the utility bills to help keep the center open. XII. ADJOURNMENT Bill Stults moved to adjourn, Bob Gilkey seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p. m. ~J The foregoing minutes of the November 30, 2000, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of December 14, 2000. Dated: !a/~5-lOD ATTEST: Aut orized Representati ~ ~ ~ ) Mayor Bill Walton