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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM080598CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 1998 Pastoral Prayerby C.J. McPhail 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, John LeGros, Mae McDowell & Bill Walton were present. Duane Christensen and Barry Fronek were not present. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Lee Brennan; Building Official Lois De enedetti; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. MINUTES A. Approval of June 15 1998 Joint City Council/Board of Commissioners Minutes John LeGros made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. B. ~groval of July 16 1998 City Council Minutes Mae McDowell made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. Barry Fronek arrived at 7:08. V. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Planning Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission Report of the City of Central Point Planning Commission for the regular meeting of July 21, 1998. Approved a Site Plan and Variance for Stan Hendererto expand and remodel a commercial building on property located at 60 North 4th in a C-2 zoning district. 2. Continued a public hearing to vary from the maximum fence height requirements on property located at 1130 Mayfair Place inthe R-1-6 zornng district. John LeGros made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for July 21, 1998. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 1998 Page 2 B. Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map (Humphrey) Planning DirectorTom Humphrey explained thatthis is potentially the final step in amending the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map. He stated that the Jackson County Commissioners approved the changes applicable to the County at the last County Commissioner meeting. Mr. Humphrey explained the proposed sand use and zoning changes and the reasons for those changes. Council Member Bill Walton stated that he would like to see more Commercial Zones in Central Point and believes that Area 2 should be considered for Commercial instead of Residential. Mae McDowell agreed. Mayor McGrath opened the Public Hearing. John Hassen, 129 North Oakdale, Medford Mr. Hassen is the attorney for both USF Reddaway (Area 4) and Boise Cascade (Area 2). He stated that both these companies are in favor of the changes. He discussed railways and their declining usage. Mr. Hassen felt that areas in White City are more accessible for industry, and the use of railways. Noel Moore, W.L. Moore Construction, Medford Mr. Moore explained that they are currently the owners of a large portion of Area 1. He presented a letterwritten by the previous owners explaining the problems in the past trying to develop this property as Industrial. Mr. Moore is in favor of changing the zone from Industrial to residential. Antone Pedersen, 4269 Grant Road, Central Point Mr. Peterson is in favor ofthe zone changes, but is concerned with the amount of traffic that this will put on Grant Road. He feels that improvements to Grant Road should be included in any plans that the City might approve for this area. He is also concerned about the amount of children this will bring into the school district. Brett Moore, 3124 Taylor Road, Central Point Mr. Moore is in favorofthe changes. He explained thattheywould like to developArea 1 with residential and some commercial zoning districts, but have not been able to start planning due to the cost of trying to plan an area that is not zoned for that use. Mayor McGrath asked if any others would like to speak in favor or against. No one came forward. Mayor McGrath closed the Public Hearing. Carol Fischer made a motion to approve Ordinance No.1790 Amending the Central Point Comprehensive Plan. John LeGros seconded. ROLL CALL: Carol Fischer, Yes; Barry Fronek, Yes; John LeGros, Yes; Mae McDowell, No; and Bill Walton, No. Motion failed based on the lack of a majority present voting in favor. . Carol Fischer made a motion to close the record and continue deliberations to August 20, 1998. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Carol Fischer made a suggestion to move Item D forward due to the amount of public participation. D. Assignment of Fire Station Lease (Bennett) City Administrator Jim Bennett explained that Hope Christian Church does not feel they have the resources to continue running the Youth Center. The church would like tosub-lease the building to Campus Life. A spokesperson for Campus Life said thatthey are not comfortable with asub-lease. They are interested in taking over the lease at this time. Council stated that until the two parties come to an agreement the Council cannot approve an assignment or sublease ofthe property. Itwas suggested that the parties return to the Council on August 20, 1998, if the situation has been resolved. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 1998 Page 3 C. Ordinance No.1790, An Ordinance Amending CPMC Chapter 8.01 Pertaining to Solid Fuel Burning Devices (Bennett) Administrator Bennett and Gary Stevens from Jackson County Environmental Health, explained the proposed changes to the current Ordinance in regards to solid fuel burning. Mr. Stevens explained that the goal is to make the regulations for solid fuel burning the same throughout the County and disperse particulate matter evenly across the County. Barry Fronek made a motion to approve Ordinance 1790, Amending CPMC Chapter 8.01 Pertaining to Solid Fuel Burning Devices. John LeGros seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. E. Liquor License Application for Abby's Legendary Pizza (Bennett) Administrator Bennettexplained thatthis is an application fora change ofownership forthe Liquor License that was previously exercised by Pappy's Pizza. Per city code, Council approval is required for the change of ownership of the liquor license. Mae McDowell made a motion to approve the Liquor License for Abby's Legendary Pizza. John LeGros seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. F. Ordinance No. 1791, Amending the Building Department Fee Schedule (DeBenedetti) Building Official Lois DeBenedetti explained the changes to the building valuation data and fee schedules; plumbing permit fee schedule; electrical permitfee schedule; manufactured dwelling permit fee schedule and the mechanical permit fee schedule. Bill Walton made a motion to approve the Ordinance No. 1791, Amending the Building Department Fee Schedules. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. G. Building Department 4t" Quarter Report (De Benedetti) Ms. DeBenedetti gave the 4th Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 1997/98. She updated the Council on projects that are under construction and future projects. Ms. DeBenedetti stated that the new electrical and plumbing permit programs are working well. H. Financial Report There was no financial report given. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett reported that: 1. The Central Point Cruise will be held on September 12,1998. Chief Sweeny would like to close a portion of Pine Streetfor approximately three hours during this event. He will return with specific plans at the next Council Meeting. 2. Planning DirectorTom Humphrey and PublicWorks Director Lee Brennan metwith the Oregon Department of Transportation in regards to moving signal lights on Pine Street and rerouting semi-trucks. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 1998 Page 4 3. Public Works did an inventory of the new park play equipment and found some items missing from the shipment. At this time they are waiting for the missing parts to arrive. Plans are to start with Van Horn Park in the next week or so. 4. Jackson County and Central Point will be working together on the 2000 Census. 5. Pacific Powerwill be giving a retirement party for Skip Patterson, General Manager. If Council Members would like to attend, please call Deanna with your RSVP. 6. On Saturday, August 29,1998, the City will be having an employee picnic. Deanna is arranging the BBQ and games. Please let her know if you would like to come. 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 August 6, 1998, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of August 20, 1998. Dated: ~/a$/9~ Mayor ~~ Authorized Repre I~