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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM120398CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 1998 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, Bany 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 Braggger, Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; Planning Technician Ken Gerschler; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. 111. MINUTES A. Approval of November 19 1998. City Council Minutes Barry Fronek made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unarnmously. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Charles Brent, 889 Jackson Creek Drive, Central Point. Mr. Brent stated that he would like to explore the option of leasing school buildings to School District No. 6. He would tike to know why the City and School District 6 can't work together to solve the over crowding problems. Mayor McGrath explained that the City has tried to work with the District. Mr. Brent also suggested that a portion of the park SDC's be used for schools. He stated that the Cittyy is in need of schools more than parks. Mayor McGrath explained that the state mandafes that SDC fees be spent on specific items and cannot be used for other purposes. He suggested that citizens who are concerned with the schools go to the School District 6 board meetings or their State legislators. John Schleining, PO Box 3216, Ashland. Mr. Schleining wanted to respond to the School District issue. He stated that he helped to canvass for the bond measure and half of the people he spoke with were concerned that the District was asking for too much money. Bret Moore, 3124 Taylor Road, Central Point. Mr. Moorewanted to respond to Mr. BrenYs suggggestion regarding park SDC's. He said that the State would not allow the City to charge SDC's for schools at this time. The State is responsible for adding or changing SDC fees. Neil Whiteford, 900 Jackson Creek Drive, Central Point. Mr. Whiteford suggested that concerned citizens write to their State representatives regarding school issues. Mayor McGrath closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes December 3, 1996 Page 2 V. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Planning Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission report for the City of Central Point Planning Commission for the regular meeting of December 1, 1998: 1. Conditionally approved a request by Ted Branch to develop Griffin Creek Estates. This is a Tentative Plan fora 161ot residential infill subdivision in the vicinity of West Pine Street and Corcoran Lane in the R-1-8 zoning district. 2. Recommended approval to the City Council ofthe withdrawal ofthe Schwichtenberg property (1.025 acres) at the southwest corner of Biddle and Hamrick Roads from Jackson County Fire District No. 3. 3. Recommended approval to the City Council of a local historic designation for the house at 434 Manzanita Street. 4. Responded to an inquiry by Allyson Kelley who wishes to expand commercial uses associated with the Cook House Restaurant on Front Street. The Commission suggested that Ms. Kelley pursue property rezoning from M-1 to a commercial designation. B. Resolution No. 840, A Resolution Canvassing the Votes Cast at the General Election Held November 3, 1998 (Bennett) City Administrator Jim Bennett stated that the City Charter requires that the City Council canvass all election returns upon receiptfrom the County Clerk ofthe certification ofelection results. The proposed resolution canvasses the total number of votes cast at the election, the votes cast for each person, the name of each person elected to office, and the office to which they have been elected. The resolution also directs the CityAdministratortoprepare, sign and deliver a certificate ofelection to each person elected within thirty days after the canvass. John LeGros made a motion to approve Resolution No. 840, Canvassing the Votes Cast at the General Election Held November3,1998. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Ordinance No. , An Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 Pertaining to Building Codes (DeBenedetti) Building Official Lois De Benedetti explained that the proposed Ordinance amends and brings current Title 15 of the Central Point Municipal Code. Effective October 1, 1998, the State of Oregon adopted the 1998 Edition of the Structural Specialty Code, based on the Uniform Building Code 1997 edition. The proposed Ordinance would update the Central Point Municipal Code from the 1997 version to the 1998 version. John LeGros made a motion to pass forward to second reading Ordinance No. 1798, An Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 Pertaining to Building Codes. Barry Fronek Seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. D. Resolution No. , A Resolution Amending Various Construction Permit Fee Schedules (DeBenedetti) Ms. DeBenedetti explained that on July 1, 1998, the Central Point Building Department raised electrical fees in coordination with the State of Oregon fee increase. However, the City's electrical fee increase was challenged by the National Electrical Contractors Association. The State Building Code Division Hearings Officer requested a hearing for the J ~~ City of Central Point City Council Minutes December 3, 1998 Page 3 City to present evidence to support the fee increase. City staff concluded that we did not have the history to justify the increase at this time and decided to revert back to the original fee schedule effective October 1, 1998. The proposed Resolution will: Reestab{ish Electrical Permit Fees according to the pre-July 1, 1998 fee schedule. Update the Manufactured Dwelling Permit Fee Schedule. Update the Central Point Building Valuation Data and Fee Schedule to reflect the currentvaluationdata asreported inthe Building Standards published by ICBO, and add fees for Demolition Permits, Temporary Storage Permits (Mobile Homes), and Foundation permits. Barry Fronek made a motion to approve Resolution 841, Amending Various Construction Permit Fee Schedules. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. E. Reviewand Discussion Regarding Request by Ivan Parker to Locate a Fence in the Public Right-of-way (Humphrey) Planning Technician Ken Gerschler presented the Council with a request from Ivan and Terri Parker to locate a fence in the public ROW along portions ofAlder and South Sixth Streets. One section ofthe fence would encroach to approximately 7'/2 feet behind the curb on Alder Street and another section would be 5 ft behind the curb along South Sixth Street. Mr. Gerschler stated that if the Council approved the request by Mr. Parker, a lease agreement would be entered into stating the terms of the agreement and allowing the City to require removal of the fence for any reason with no compensation to the owner. The fence would not obstruct the potential construction of sidewalks along Alder and South Sixth Streets. The Planning Department has reviewed this request and has no objection to the placement of the fence within the right-of-way. Mae McDowell made a motion to approve the Agreement for Lease of Public Right- of-Way to Ivan and Terri Parker. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Proposal by John Schleining to Develop and Dedicate a New Park to the City in Lieu of Paying Park SDC's (Humphrey) Planning DirectorTom Humphrey explained the proposal from Mr. Schleining to develop a city parkin the new subdivision of New Haven Estates. This park would be accessible by residents in both New Haven Estates and Walnut Grove Mobile Home Park. Mr. Humphrey and City Administrator Bennettexplained the location ofthe proposed park and the valuation of parks of similar size in the area. Mr. Bennett explained that the City can not give credit for park SDC's. If the Council agreed with Mr. Schleining's proposal, there would need to be an amendment to the Central Point Park System Master Plan, and the City would need to discuss the terms of the agreement. Mr. Schleining explained that he would like to constructthis park for several reasons. One reason is that it may take the City 5 to 10 years to collect all the SDC's from the construction of homes for these two subdivisions. He feels it would be more cost effective if he built the park now. If the City waits to collect the SDC's over the next 5 to 10 years, properly prices will rise along with the cost of installing equipment, planting grass, and developing the park in general. Council Member Walton stated that he would like to see a larger park with baseball fields next to the cemetery on Vilas Road. A larger park would be accessible from all three subdivisions in that area. He did not feel that this was a good investment of the SDC funds. City of Central Point City Council Minutes December 3, 1998 Page 4 Council members Fronek and LeGros were in favor of the exchange, but would like to see a cost analysis of the proposed park. Mr. Schleining explained that he would provide three tax lots for the park, irrigation sprinklers, topsoil as needed, hydroseed grass, playground equipment consisting of slides and a jungle gym, and a unisex bathroom. He stated that he would turn the deed over to the City free and clear once the park is completed. There was discussion on how the City could waive or reimburse SDC fees. The Council asked Mr. Schleining to return to the next Council meeting on December 17, with a cost analysis for the proposed park. G. Department Reports (Department Heads) Planning Department: Mr. Humphrey stated thatwe have notyyet received the appraisal for the Southeast Park, but hope to have that soon. He updated the Council on the Downtown Revitalization proposals and will make a recommendation to the Council at the December 17 meeting. He explained that Planning CommissionerAngela Curtis has resigned from the Commission leaving one open position forthe Council to fill at their convenience. Finance Department: Finance Director Bill Bragger presented the financial report. He stated that Jackson County is now processing tax payments quicker which gives us a more accurate account of our revenue. He also stated that Building Permits are very strong. Building Department: Building Official Lois DeBenedetti stated that the Building Department issued 77 building permits,136 electrical permits, and 23 plumbing permits in November. They have also issued a foundation only permit for USF Reddaway. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT None. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mae McDowell moved to adjourn, Carol Fischer seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at-9:00 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the December 3, 1998, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of December 17, 1998. Dated: Mayor