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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM021899CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 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: Duane Christensen, Garth Ellard, Carol Fischer, David Gilmour, Donna Higginbotham, and Bill Stults were present. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Lee Brennan; Finance Director Biil Bragger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Code Enforcement Officer, Ron Barnett; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1V. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of February 4. 1999, City Council Minutes Garth Ellard made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no Public Appearances. Mayor Walton closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. VII. BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 844, A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceedings to Vacate 9th Street between E. Pine Street and Manzanita Street and Certain Alleys (Humphrey) City Administrator Jim Bennett explained that the City has received a petition from all ofthe adjacent property owners supporting the vacation of the 9th Street right-of--way between Pine Street and Manzanita, and the alley right-of--way between 8th Street and 10th Street. The property owners have expressed their preference that the Council vacate the rights-of- way on its own motion. The proposed resolution would accomplish this and set a Public Hearing for March 25, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. to hear any objections to the vacation. David Gilmour made a motion to approve Resolution No. 844, Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceedings to Vacate 9th Street between E. Pine Street and Manzanita Street and Certain Alleys. Donna Higginbotham seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. City of Central Point Council Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 2 B. Resolution No. 845, A Resolution Revising Personnel Policies and Procedures Regarding a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace (Bennett) Mr. Bennett explained that, in accordance with the City's commitment to a drug free workplace and to achieve compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, the proposed resolution revises and expands the tang uage contained in Section 2.24 of the City of Central Point Personnel Policies and Procedures. Public Works Director Lee Brennan explained that this policy is similar to that of other agencies within the Rogue Valley. David Gilmour made a motion to approve Resolution 845, Revising Personnel Policies and Procedures Regarding a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. Garth Ellard seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Authorization for Public Works Technician Position (Brennan) Public Works Director Lee Brennan requested authorization to change the half-time Public Works Technician position from a temporary position to a permanent part-time position. Mr. Brennan explained that originally the half-time position was intended to be contracted out. However, Public Works Technician Paul Worth has requested to be placed on a reduced work week, shifting from afull-time position to apart-time permanent position. If approved, Mr. Worth would move into the part-time position and a new Public Works Technician would be hired to fill his vacant full-time position. Garth Ellard made a motion to change the half-time Public Works Technician position to a permanent part-time position and to authorize filling the vacant full-time position effective February 22, 1999. David Gilmour seconded. ROLL CALL: Duane Christensen, yes; Garth Ellard, yyes; Carol Fischer, abstain; David Gilmour, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion carried. D. Abatement of Discarded Vehicle -Donald Lampe,156 W. Pine Street (Barnett) Central Point Code Enforcement Officer Ron Barnettexplainedthat henotified the property owner at 156 W. Pine Street, Mr. Donald Lampe, that the discarded vehicle being stored on the property was in violation of CPMC 10.12.070 and gave him seven days to remove the vehicle. Mr. Lampe submitted a request to the City Administrator requesting a hearing before the City Council to show cause as to why the vehicle should not be abated. Mr. Donald Lampe addressed the Council and requested time to construct a fence to screen the vehicle from public view. He stated that he is in the process of restoring this vehicle. Bill Stults made a motion to approve Resolution 846, Declaring a Discarded Vehicle at 156 W. Pine Street a Public Nuisance and Ordering Compliance by April 1,1999. Garth Ellard seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. E. Department Reports (Department Heads) Finance Department - Finance Director Bill Brugger presented the financial report for February 1999. Public Works Department - Public Works Director Lee Brennan reported that: • the Cherry Street project should be completed by the end of May. • Public Works staff have been attending several training classes in Salem. Planning Department - Planning Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • the intern working with the Planning Department is working out well and explained several of the projects he has been able to help complete. • Brett Moore will be working with RVCOG on the TOD task force. • the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has offered to assist the city City of Central Point Council Minutes February 18, 1999 Paqe 3 on a volunteer basis with any community projects. Mr. Humphrey stated that they will he{p with the landscaping and painting projects for the revitalization of downtown. Police Department - Police Chief Mike Sweeny reported that: • the City has acquired a new patrol vehicle from the City of Gresham. This vehicle will be fitted with new surveillance equipment. • several officers have been attending classes atthe local elementary schools working with students and staff. • CPPD have been attending local meetings to keep in touch with the citizens regarding their concerns and needs. • officers have been walking through the downtown businesses to keep visible during the evening hours. He feels this has resulted in a decline in the littering and drunk driving citations written. • there will be a retirement party for Troy Stubbs at the Crater Rock Museum. Vlfl. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett reported that: • staff is reviewing options to provide computertechnical supportforthe city's computer systems. • there are restrictions on the deeds to Liberty Park limiting its use to right-of- way and park development. He has written to the Oregon Department of Transportation to see if they are open to removing the restrictions . • he has metwith an architect regarding the new annexto City Hall. They will be discussing options available in the nextweek or so and he will present the Council with these options on March 25th. • ACCESS Food Share has asked for the City's support of a statewide public awareness campaign. They have requested approval of a Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming March as "Hunger Awareness Month". Donna Higginbotham made a motion to authorize the Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming the month of March "Hunger Awareness Month" in the City of Central Point. David Gilmour seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. 1999 is the 150th anniversary ofthe Oregon Territories and, in celebration of this event, Mr. Dan Portrait has requested approval of a Mayoral Proclamation in Acknowledgment of Historical Discrimination. The proclamation states that Central Point has recognized the rights of personal freedom of its citizens and does not tolerate any violation oftheir civil and/or human.rights. Garth Ellard made a motion to authorize the Proclamation in Acknowledgment of Historical Discrimination. Bill Stults seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. IX. COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Bill Stults reported that BCVSA will be raising fees for most of its customers throughout the valley except for Central Point. Central Point residents pay the least amount of any City contracting with BCVSA. Council member David Gilmour updated the Council on the redrawing of School District 6 boundaries. He thanked Tom Humphrey and his staff for all the time spent creating maps for this project. City of Central Point Council Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 4 Council member Donna Higginbotham reported that the Greenway Committee is working on an ordinance to assist the Sheriffs Department with cleaning up the transient camps along the Greenway. Council member Garth Ellard reported on the Chamber open house. It was a great success and they feel there were more citizens in attendance this year. Carol Fisher reported on the Central Point Grange Hall meeting with Mayor Walton. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton stated that he would like to hold study sessions each month for Council and Staff. These sessions would be open to the public, but the Council would not make any motions or decisions during the sessions. He asked for a motion to be made to set aside the 3rd Tuesday of each month between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and to consider the 1 st Tuesday ofthe Month as an alternate or additional meeting time as needed. Garth Ellard made a motion to set aside the Third Tuesday of each month between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and T:30 p.m. for study session meetings. David Gilmour seconded. ROLL CALL: Duane Christensen, no; Garth Ellard, yes; Carol Fischer, abstain; David Gilmour, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion carried. XI. ADJOURNMENT Garth Ellard moved to adjourn, David Gilmour seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 18,1999, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 11, 1999. Dated: 3/~, /9~ ATTEST: Authorized Represent e ~]