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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM111998CITY OF CENTRAL, POINT City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 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: Carol Fischer, Barry Fronek, John LeGros, Mae McDowell, and Bill Walton were present. Duane Christensen was absent. 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 Director Tom Humphrey; Code Enforcement Officer Ron Barnett; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. MINUTES A. Approval of October 15, 1998, City Council Minutes Mae McDowell made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll Call: Carol Fischer; yes, Barry Fronek; abstain, John LeGros; yes, Mae McDowell; yes, and Bill Walton; yes. Motion passed. r ~; IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. Mayor McGrath closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. V. BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 837, A Resolution Approving the Robert J. Pfaff Memorial at Central Park (Brennan) Public Works Director Lee Brennan explained that Mrs. Libby Pfaff and family would like to contribute the memorial fund established for Robert Pfaff to the City for improvements to Central Park. The Pfaff family have lived across the street from Central Park for 56 years and have had many years of enjoyment watching the youth of Central Point play at the park. The Pfafffamily presented a check in the amount of $1,335.00 to help construct a basketball court at Central Park. They requested that a memorial plaque reading: "Dedicated with Precious Memories of Robert J. Pfaff from Family & Friends" be permanently mounted to the basketball backboard support post. ~_ Carol Fischer made a motion to approve Resolution No. 837, A Resolution Approving the Robert J. Pfaff Memorial at Central Park. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. City of Central Point City Council Minutes .November 19, 1998 Page 2 B. Annexation of Territory Known as 37 2W 01C Tax Lot 3100 (Tom Schwichtenberg) (Humphrey) Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained that this annexation consists of a 1.025 acre parcel located on the southwest corner of Biddle and Hamrick Roads. The findings of fact and conclusions of law submitted by the applicant support both the annexation and current City Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations thatwould bring the property into the City as General Commercial/C-4, Tourist and Office-Professional. Councilmember Bill Walton stated his concerns about annexing property without the necessary infrastructure in place prior to the annexation. Mr. Brennan explained that, when the property is developed, needed infrastructure would be required as a condition of development. Mr. Humphrey explained that it is the responsibility of the property owner to pa for the cost of connecting to water and sewer. Mr. Brennan also stated that water will be available soon with the development of the Reddaway project., John LeGros made a motion to approve Resolution No. 838, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 1.025 Acre Parcel of Land Located on the Southwest Corner of Biddle and Hamrick Roads into the City of Central Point, Oregon. Mae McDowell seconded. ,ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Planning Commission Report (Humphrey) Planning DirectorTom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission reportofthe City of Central Point Planning Commission for the regular meeting of November 17, 1998: 1. Continued a public hearing and consideration of a request by Ted Branch to develop Griffin Creek Estates pending final revisions to a tentative plat and Planning and Public Works Department review. The proposal is a Tentative Plan fora 16-lot subdivision in the vicinity of W. Pine St. and Corcoran Ln. inthe R-1-8 zoning district. 2. Introduced the first in a series of technical memoranda for the Central Point Transportation System Plan (TSP) produced by Rogue Valley COG. Technical Memorandum #1 is a synopsis of existing transportation documents that are applicable to the City including, but not limited to the: STIP, Jackson County Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, Jackson County Bicycle Master Plan, Rogue Valley Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Central Point Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element and the Transportation Impact Study for the recent Central Point Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning. Other Technical Memoranda will follow and be introduced to the Planning Commission as they become available. Mae McDowell made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for November 17,1998, as presented. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. D. Resolution No. 839, A Resolution Assessing Costs of Weed Abatement (Barnett) Code Enforcement Officer Ron Barnett explained that he inspected property at 835 Maple Street and 675 Farnsworth Drive and determined that they were in violation of the City's weed abatement ordinance. Notice of violation was sent to both property owners advising them of the violation. The weeds were not removed within the specified time. City crews subsequently removed the weeds at the expense of the property owners. A notice of assessment was sent to each property owner and tenant by certified mail. City Administrator Bennett explained that any assessment determined by the City Council is made by resolution and is then entered into the City's liens docket. City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 19, 1998 Page 3 John LeGros made a motion to approve Resolution 839, A Resolution Assessing Costs of Weed Abatement at 675 Farnsworth Drive and 835 Maple Street. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. E. Department Reports (Department Heads) Finance Director Bill Brugger presented a new financial report format to the Council. He asked the Council to review the report and let him know if they found it useful. Planning Director Tom Humphrey thanked the Council members thatwere able to attend the grand opening for the Central Point Florist on Saturday, November 14,1998. He stated that this was a great beginning for the downtown revitalization program. Mr. Humphrey also stated that the City receive three proposals to prepare a downtown revitalization plan and a committee has been chosen, composed of local business owners and City staff, to review the proposals for presentation to the Council. Building Official Lois DeBenedetti updated the Council on a new permit program she has been reviewing. She stated that CRW Associates has submitted a proposal for the installation of this program in the amount of $47,250 which is within the budgeted amount. At this time City staff are still reviewing the program. No decision has been made. Ms. DeBenedetti discussed the present contract with Todd Meador. Mr. Meador does Class A inspections for the City of Central Point and his backup inspector is Pat DeBenedetti. Administrator Bennett stated that there would not be a problem with this arrangement. Council agreed. Public Works Director Lee Brennan stated that the Erickson Air-Crane water line project is complete. The City has chlorinated the water and tested pressure. Erickson Air-Crane is now able to hook up to the water when they have completed their improvements. Mr. Brennan presented the Council with a proposal from Hammond Engineering to make improvements to Hopkins Road. Mr. Brennan asked for Council approval to accept the proposal. Barry Fronek made a motion to acceptthe proposal from Hammond Engineering, Inc. for improvements to Hopkins Road. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett reported that the Center for Population Research and Census at Portland University has announced thatthe population forthe City ofCentral Point is estimated at 11,255 as of July 1, 1998. Central Point has held a steady 4 to 5 percent increase for two years. The City has received a letter from RVCOG regarding a pilot project to form a regional partnership between Jackson and Josephine Counties. The partnership would be for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing issues of regional concern to both counties and their incorporated cities. Mr. Bennettthanked those Council Members thatwere able to attend the LOC conference on November 5, 6, and 7`h. He also encouraged Council Members to stay involved with the upcoming legislative session. There are several issues that elected officials should be involved in. City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 19, 1998 Page 4 VII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mae McDowell asked if there has been any decision made on vacating portions of the rights of way along the older streets in town. She stated that many properties could have excess right of way vacated to them in exchange for building sidewalks. She stated that she would like this item looked into. Mr. Bennett stated that City staff would compile a report on the amount of property this would effect and the cost to the City if portions were vacated. Councilmember Bill Walton presented an invitation from the Southern Pacific Railroad offering to bus interested Councilmembers to Portland for an Amtrak train ride to Eugene. This is a test run to encourage local governments to promote rail travel as an alternative mode of transportation. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mae McDowell moved to adjourn, Carol Fischer seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the November 19, 1998, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of December 3, 1998. Dated: ATTEST Authorized Represent e Mayor