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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM121798CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 1998 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor McGrath called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Rusty McGrath Council Members: Duane Christensen, Carol Fischer, Barry Fronek, John LeGros, Mae McDowell, and Bill Walton were present. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Lee Brennan; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Planning DirectorTom Humphreyy; Planrnng Technician Ken Gerschler, Code Enforcement Officer F~on Barnett, and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. MINUTES A. Approval of December 3. 1998. City Council Minutes Bill Walton made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Herb Farber. 675 Glenn Way. Central Point Mr. Farber addressed the Council as a representative for the developers of New Haven Estates and Walnut Grove Village Mobile Home Park reggarding the proposal to develop and dedicate a new park to the City in lieu of paying park SDC's. N1r. Farber presented a cost analysis for the proposed park as requested by the Council at the Council meeting.on December 3, 1998. He stated that the estimated cost of completing the park and deeding it to the City would be approximately $203,000. The SDC's for New Haven Estates and Walnut Grove Park would be approximately $254, 000. City Administrator Jim Bennettexplained thatthisproperty has not been appraised according to regular City procedures and City Staff is not prepared to give guidance on the value of the property. Council Member Walton said that he would like to see the property appraised in the same manner that the City would purchase other property. Administrator Bennett suggested that the developers return with a more detailed cost accounting after City staff has had the property appraised. Larry Gober. 920 So. 4th Street. Central Point. Mr. Gober requested an update on the 1st Street Right-of-Way vacation. Mr. Bennett explained that he has received a petition with signatures of almost 100% of the abutting property owners. He explained thatthe petition requests a 50/50 splitwith specifications of how the ROW can be used. He explained that this item would need to be a public hearing and asked the council for direction. Council agreed to begin the process for the vacation of the 1st Street Right-of-Way. Mayor McGrath closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes December 17, 1998 Page 2 V. BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 1798, An Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 Pertaining to Building Codes -Second Reading and Adoption (DeBenedetti) Building Official Lois DeBenedetti explained that this was the second reading of an Ordinance which amends Title 15 of the Central Point Municipal Code pertaining to building codes. Bill Walton made a motion to approve Ordinance 1798, Amending Central Point Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 Pertaining to Building Codes. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. B. Ordinance No. 1799, An Ordinance Withdrawing 1.025 Acres of Land from Jackson County Fire Protection District No. 3 (37 2W 01 C Tax Lot 3100) -First Reading and Introduction (Humphrey) Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained that on November 19, 1998, the Council adopted Resolution No. 838, ordering the annexation of a 1.024 acre parcel located on the southwest corner of Pine Street and Hamrick Road. To finalize this annexation, it is necessary to withdraw the territory from Jackson County Fire District #3. Fire District No. 3 will still have responsibility for protection under the City contract. Duane Christensen made a motion to pass forward to second reading Ordinance No. 1799, entitled "An Ordinance Withdrawing 1.025Acres of Land from Jackson County Fire Protection District No. 3." Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Authorization of Limited Power of Attorney for Oregon Department of Transportation to Withdraw Funds from City State Investment Pool Account (Brugger) Finance Director Bill Brugger explained that this authorization gives a limited power of attorney to ODOT in orderto withdrawfunds from the City accountwith the state investment pool for the Cherry Street Improvement Project. This project is budgeted in the Motor Vehicle Tax Fund and is not expected to exceed $156,616. Mr. Brugger said that he has researched other options for reimbursing the State for their portion of the project and the limited power of attorney is the most cost effective choice for the City of Central Point. Bill Walton made a motion to approve the Authorization of Limited Power of Attorney for Oregon Department of Transportation to Withdraw Funds from City State Investment Pool Account. Barry Fronek seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. D. Acquisition and Development of Southeast Park Access (Humphrey) Mr. Humphrey explained that the City has been working with Bret Moore and three property owners in the Forest Glen Subdivision to acquire bike and pedestrian access to a new City park in the southeast section of Central Point. A local appraiser has completed an evaluation of the property and has established the cost for compensating the affected property owners. The amount of compensation per lot reflects the cost of the individual property and the cost of constructing a block wall along the new property boundary. Mr. Humphrey stated that there are. other options available for the construction of a wall other than block. The property owners prefer a block wall for privacy and security. Mayor Rusty McGrath stated that he would like to see something other than a block wall. He would like to see a more economical option forthe City. Council agreed to continue this item until City staff can present other construction options and associated costs. [] 1 City of Central Point City Council Minutes December 17, 1998 Page 3 E. License Renewal for Central Point Auto Wrecking (Humphrey) Mr. Humphrey explained that the owner of Central Point Auto Wrecking has submitted a request for renewal of his State business license. The state license must be renewed annually. As a part of the renewal process, the City must acknowledge that the use is in compliance with local zoning regulations. Mr. McCleary has not yet complied with the conditions of past zoning approvals for the wrecking yard. Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Council conditionally approve the request based on the completion of specific tasks by dates and times established by the City Council. Mr. McCleary said he has tried to complete the items that were approved at the November 1996 Central Point Planning Commission meeting. He has had some difficulty due to the falling prices for scrap metal. He said he should be able to complete the remaining improvements by December 1999. Duane Christensen made a motion to approve the Business License for Central Point Auto Wrecking with the stipulation that all improvements be completed by December 1999. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. F. Planning Commission Report (Humphrey) Planning Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission report for the City of Central Point Planning Commission for the regular meeting of December 15, 1998. 1. Continued a public hearing and consideration of a request by John Addington to partition 0.95 acres into three parcels and vary from lot size requirements pending final revisions to the tentative plat and the resolution ofvarious infrastructure issues. The subject property is located 70 feet south of First Street between Cedar and Bush Streets in the C-5 zoning district. 2. Conditionally approved a request by Victor Kosmatka to develop East Cherry Estates, a Tentative Plan for an 8 lot padlot subdivision on the north side of Cherry Street west of its intersection with North 10th Street in the R-3 zoning district. 3. Discussed an upcoming Planning Commission training session thatwill be available for City Planning Commissioners. Mae McDowell made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for December 15,1998. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. G. Infrastructure Reimbursement Methodology (Brennan) Public Works Director Lee Brennan explained that, on recent development projects, the City has required various developments to oversize new water distribution and/or storm drain conveyance improvements above the minimum sizes required. The oversizing is to accommodate additional capacity needed for supplemental demands that may be placed on these systems by future development. Mr. Brennan explained that, when such oversizing is required, the City proposes to reimburse the developerforthe additional capacity provided by the improvement. Once the reimbursement amount is determined, the City would either pay the reimbursement directly from SDC funds or enter into an agreement with the developer that calls for reimbursement as it is collected from the developers of benefitted properties. It is proposed that a time limit of ten years be put on such reimbursement. Mr. Brennan stated that other Cities in the valley have similar reimbursement methodologies. John LeGros made a motion to approve the Infrastructure Reimbursement Methodology. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. City of Central Point City Council Minutes December 17, 1998 Page 4 H. Department Reports Public Works Mr. Brennan reported: • The State has awarded the contract for the Cherry Street project. He hopes that they will start construction in April, 1999. • The Cherry Streetwater line project is taking longerthan expected due to the depth of storm drains in that area. The City is having to dig deeper than expected. • There was a 33% increase in leaf bags picked up this year. • The basketball court has been poured at Central Park. Staffwill be installing the backboards and hoops soon. Finance Department Finance Director Bill Brugger presented the five month financial report. Police Department Chief Sweeny reported: • The Central Point Police Department arrested the suspect in the Purple Parrot robbery. This person is suspect in several robberies throughout the valley. • The Christmas celebration was a huge success. The Police Department helped direct traffic for the children visiting Santa and coming to the tree lighting. • The Department has been awarded a grant for an in-car video system. • Service calls were up 20% over 1998. • Officer Stubbs will be retiring at the end of February. The Chief would like permission to overfill his position for two months in order to train a new officer. • Officer Chuck Nelson has completed 10 years in the reserves, and was promoted to Reserve Sgt. Carol Fischer made a motion to approve the overfill of one Police Officer position within the Police Departmentfor two months. Duane Christensen seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Planning Department Planning Director Tom Humphrey reported: • The Community Response Team would like to organize a farmers market in Central Point. • There will be a Town Hall Meeting February 10, 1999. The Central Point Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring this meeting. • The Chamberwould like guidance as to when the City would like to have the Fourth of July Celebration in 1999. The 4th is on a Sunday and the Chamber would like to know if the Council would like the parade on Saturday or Monday. • The City needs to assume the Chair position for the MPO next year in order to get equal recognition from the Policy Committee. Buildin De artment uilding Official Lois DeBenedetti updated the Council on the computer program. She said thatthey are still researching one program and collecting references from other users. Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officer Ron Barnett addressed the Council. He stated that Julie Ganes, 114 North 8th Street, Central Point, was in the audience regarding a trailer thatwas towed on December 11,1998. Mr. Barnett reported thatthe owners ofthis trailer had been warned and given the required notice to remove the trailer from 8th l City of Central Point City Council Minutes December 17, 1998 Page 5 Street. The trailerwas not removed within the specified time and subsequently was towed. Ms. Ganes stated that they did not realize that the trailerwould be towed and requested that the Council reimburse the money it cost to get the trailer back. Council Member Mae McDowell stated that the City codes must be enforced. She was sorry this happened, but the money should not be reimbursed. The Council declined to take action on the request. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City AdministratorJim Bennettreported thatstaffwill research past4th ofJulycelebrations to determine what has been done when the 4th falls on a Sunday. He stated that an item for the first meeting for 1999 will be Commission/Committee appointments. Staff has advertised for letters of interest to be submitted. Administrator Bennett thanked the Council for all the work they have done overthe last few years. He has enjoyed working with them and hopes that they will keep active in City activities. VI. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor McGrath presented an item to rename Central Park to Robert Pfaff Park. The Pfaff family has lived across from the park for many years and has previously contributed to a new basketball court for the park and he would like to see the park renamed. Council MemberWalton suggested thatthe Pfafffamily present for City records a biography of Robert Pfaff. This would give background on the Pfaff family and why the City renamed the park. Mae McDowell made a motion to rename Central Park to Robert Pfaff Park. Carol Fisher seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Mayor McGrath presented a resolution amending Resolution 831, A Resolution Adopting General Procedures for Fiscal Year 1998-99. This resolution would repeal Council Expenses in the 1998-99 general procedures in its entirety. Carol Fischer made a motion to approve Resolution No. 842, Amending Resolution No. 831, A Resolution Adopting General Procedures for Fiscal Year 1998-99. John LeGros seconded. Bill Walton made a motion to amend Resolution No. 842 to pay City Council and Mayor $1.00 at the beginning of each year. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Mayor McGrath stated that there was a second on the first motion and to proceed with the roll call. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Council Member Fronek stated that he has had a wondertul four years and has enjoyed his time with this Council. He thanked Mayor McGrath for a great job. He also commended Mr. Bennett for a job well done over the last few years. Council Member McDowell also thanked Mayor McGrath for the wondertul job he has done with the committees and meetings he has attended for the City. He has worked very hard to improve our City. Mayor McGrath said that he has enjoyed his time as Mayor. He feels that a lot ofwork has been started and hopes that the new Council will continue m the same direction. Council Member Walton stated that he has enjoyed working with this Council. He commended Mayor McGrath for all the hard work he has done over the years. City of Central Point City Council Minutes December 17, 1998 Page 6 Council Member Fischer said that she will miss working with this council. She encouraged them all to return to meetings and hopes they will stay involved with the City. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mae McDowell moved to adjourn, Carol Fischer seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the December 17, 1998, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of January 7, 1999. Dated: ATTEST: Authorized Representati ~f. ~~ Mayor v` :1 Pfaff family history Robert John Pfaff was bor~i~= March 4, 1920 on a farm near Herrick, South Dakota. His parents were William Pfaff and Emma Anhorn Pfaff. There were eight children. In 1939 Pfaff was old enough to work on the government conservation projects and he spent time in the Civilian Conservation Corps near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Later he worked with farmers in their fields. In 1940 he was offerer a job in Verdigre, Nebraska where he met Libby Konopasek. In 1941 he came to Central Point, Oregon where he fought forest fires and then worked for Faber's Fuel delivering fuel. In December 1941 he started working at the Sugar Pine Mill in Central Point pulling green-chain. Robert Pfaff and Libby were married on January 9, 1942 in Medford. Their first home was an apartment in the Purkeypile home across. from the Cheney Mill in Central Point. In July they rented .'a home at 7th and Laurel which they later bought from Myrtle March. They lived on the same corner across from the park until Robert's;_: death, July 21, 1998. ., . v` ., .: -_ `: Ln_-J'anuary.o-f 1-955 the-Sugar Pine Mill.burned down and soon after, Pfaff started working for Les DeArmond at the Double D Lumber Mill piling lumber for the dry kiln. The family was getting older and the five children played in"their park"while Pfaff poured the foundation for their new and larger home. He finished the home in February 1959. The JOhn Clark family tore down the old house. In 1977 Pfaff started selling real estate and became a broker for Anhorn Faber Realty. He retired in 1982 from Fair City Realty at the age of 62. Their five children and wife attended the dedication of the city park to be known as the Robert Pfaff Park. Doug Pfaff and. his. wife, Mary; his,: identical twin brother, Don Pfaff and his wife, Sharon, all residing in Central Point;=Cheryl and her husband Frank Zubiata, Reno, Nevada; Jan Pfaff, Milwaukee, OR; and Dennis Pfaff , Honolulu. Robert and Libby were wed 56 years and settled at 64~Z Laurel, across from the park. In 1959 there was a metal slide, a merry-go- round and seesaw in the park. In 1998, following their-father's death, the Pfaff children dedicated a basketball hoop:.for the park which they had always played in. The city, under the direction _~ of public works director, Lee Brennan, laid out the cement court. r ~~ r Robert and Libby with their five children went hunting on Soda Mountain. They also fished, went crabbing at the coast, and were avid card players. Five generations of the family have called the park a'__major part of their lives. - -0- Neighborhood children climbed the trees (some since cut for the bandshell) and the play equipment. Libby Pfaff was always running short of waxed paper. One day, looking out their front window to the park, saw the children were using waxed paper to go down the slide. -0- ~~ ,; T'a !\ - ~~~~ ~~..'~' -f'' ,, ~,/jFD~ ( ~I:..~L-- f~ //