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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM092800CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes September 28, 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: Carol Fischer, Bob Gilkey, David Gilmour, Donna Higginbotham, and Bill Stults were present. Garth Ellard was absent. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; and Deputy Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of September 14. 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. Resolution No. 893, A Resolution Issuing a Finat Order on the Review of the Planning Commission Decision Denying a Fence Variance for Dennis Murphy, 619 Palo Verde Way City Administrator Jim Bennett explained that on September 14, 2000, the City Council over turned an earlier decision by the Planning Commission to deny a fence variance for Dennis Murphy at 619 Palo Verde Way. After extensive discussion on the subject, the Council conditionally approved Mr. Murphy's fence variance and directed staff to prepare findings to support this decision. The proposed Resolution states the findings and reasons for approval. Bill Stults made a motion to approve Resolution 893, A Resolution Issuing a Final Order on the Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision Denying a Fence Variance for Dennis Murphy, 619 Palo Verde Way. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. B. Planning Commission Report City Administrator Jim Bennett presented the Central Point Planning Commission Report for the regular meeting on September 19, 2000: City of Central Point City Council Minutes September 28, 2000 Page 2 Approved a site plan application that would allow the construction of an 80 foot high AT&T cellular monopole behind the Chevron Service Station at 1510 East Pine Street in the C-4, zoning district. Approval was granted contingent upon several conditions that had been worked out with the property owner and his neighbor including, but not limited to; painting the monopole, using the smallest functional antennae array on the pole, prohibiting lighting atop the pole, and improving ground level aesthetics. The equipment building will have a gabled roof, siding that is compatible with surrounding buildings, a wrought iron perimeter fence, and be generously landscaped. 2. Continued review of a proposed Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendment to define the Central Point Transit Oriented Development (TOD)boundaries and land uses. The Commission discussed the possibility of expanding the TOD boundary and design standards to include the Downtown. The ramifications of this will be considered at the next meeting. 3. Continued review of a proposed Zoning Ordinance Text and Map amendment to create regulations governing zoning, development review and standards for the Central Point Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and associated TOD Corridor. The Commission considered a -half dozen specific new zoning districts and a corridor overlay zone. They also looked at circulation and access standards; site design standards; common open space design standards; and building design standards. A set of new zoning definitions will also be provided before the next meeting. 4. Continued review of a proposed Transportation System Plan (TSP) of which the TOD is a component. Incomplete and/or missing illustrations will be added to the Commission package before the next meeting. Mr. Bennett also stated that the Commission was approached by members of the Masonic Lodge about annexing their cemetery property and constructing a new lodge building at that location. The Masons are interested in collaborating with the City on shared access, infrastructure and parking. The Commission suggested that the Masons meet with City staff and BCVSA to discuss the feasibility and process for pursuing annexation and development of their property. David Gilmour made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for the meeting of September 19, 2000. Bill Stults seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. Department Reports Finance Director Bill Brugger presented the Financial Report ending August 31, 2000. Council Member Gilmour asked when the City would be installing sidewalks around the schools. Mr. Bennett explained that the Public Works Department is working on a sidewalk project along Front Street. There are still some easements and surveys to be completed before the sidewalks can be installed. ~ He stated that the next project for installing sidewalks will be around Jewett School. Police Chief Mike Sweeny reported that: after an article in the local newspaper regarding citizens who have been urinating in public, Mayor Walton has requested that staff research and bring back an ordinance prohibiting the act of urinating in public. At the present time the City does not have a specific ordinance prohibiting this kind of act. the community policing project for Comet Street is working to help the citizens in that area deal with loitering teenagers. This has been a joint project with the Central Point Police Department, the School District and local residents. [1 City of Central Point City Council Minutes September 28, 2000 Page 3 • the 2000 Central Point Cruse for Dare raised $2,443 for the Central Point Dare Program. • the department has received a grant in the amount of $7,000 for purchasing two new radios for patrol cars. • the department has received a grant in the amount of $4,000 to help with overtime of officers working on DUII arrests. • the department will be working on two more community policing projects. Ray's Food Place has asked for help with students that are inconsiderate to other shoppers, loitering and littering in the parking lot. They will also be working on noise abatement along Freeman Road. Citizens have complained about cars racing on Freeman Road late at night. VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett reported that: • Central Point's ex-mayor Jack Snook will donate the Old Center Cafe soda fountain to the City of Central Point. • the City has begun the recruitment process for a Public Works Director, along with two other Public Works positions. • Oregon Public Broadcasting will air a special on family care giving on October 11, 2000 at 8 p.m. This special is regarding the care of aging parents. • the City will submit an application to the State's Quick Response Team to develop a traffic plan for the I-5 interchange and surrounding area. • the abstracts of the election will be presented at the Council Meeting on October 12, 2000. • the League of Oregon Cities would like to know who the voting delegate will be this year. As a rule the Mayor has been the voting delegate with the City Administrator as an alternate. The Council agreed. • he has written a letter to John Vial of the Department of Transportation asking about the placement of signs on I-5 regarding the unnesessary use of unmuffled breaks. IX. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Bil! Stults reported on the Medford Water Commission's emergency water contingency plan. Council Member David Gilmour updated the Council on the election turnout. Central Point had a 63% return of ballots. He also suggested that next year the Growers Market might try the Albertson's parking lot. It would be more visible. He would like to see an Urban Renewal District established for the City. Council Member Donna Higginbotham updated the Council on the League of Oregon Cities meeting in Medford that she and Council Member Fischer attended. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton reported that: • at the MPO meeting he talked about the traffic problems on East Pine Street. • he would like to eliminate left turn movements at 3~d and 4th Streets. • he would like to see a list of houses in Central Point that are reported to be "drug houses". He would like to target these areas by installing sidewalks, street lights and other improvements which will help discourage this type of activity. • he would like to contact Rogue Community College about being a tenant m the new library/City office building. City of Central Point City Council Minutes September 28, 2000 Page 4 • he would like the Council to make a motion directing the City Attorney to use legal action to stop construction of the Fairgrounds amphitheater. He stated that the citizens of Central Point will be unhappy with the noise and traffic problems that this will cause. He would like the amphitheater to be indoors so that the sound is contained. Council Member Gilkey suggested that the Council wait until after October 12 and see what the Fair Board and Jackson County have to say in their presentation. City Attorney Doug Engfe stated that a land use approval would have been required for the amphitheater project and that process is when the City would have been able to comment. He explained the process for land use hearings and stated that the city may not be able to take legal action. Council Member Gilmour made a motion directing the City Administrator and City Attorney to research the land use approval for the Amphitheater and report back to the Council on whether legal action is necessary. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. • he would like staff to return to the City Council meeting on October 12, 2000, with a proposal to establish a Street Utility Fee of $3.00 per month for residents, with a graduated scale for businesses and other institutions. Council Member David Gilmour made a motion directing staff to prepare a proposal to establish a Street Utility Fee of $3.00 per month for residents, with a graduated scale for businesses and other institutions. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll Call: Carol Fischer, no; Bob Gilkey, yes; David Gilmour, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Bill Stults, yes. Motion carried. Council Member Bob Gilkey made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. The council meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 8:54 p.m. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council met in executive session to discuss real property transactions. No action was taken. The council reconvened into open session at 9:29 p.m. XII. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Gilkey moved to adjourn. Carol Fischer seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the September 28, 2000, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of October 12, 2000. Dated: jp~ 4~DC~ Mayor Bill Walton ATTE Authorized Represen at~