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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM111308CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting. Minutes November 13, 2008 r L REGULAR MEETING. CALLED TO ORDER Council President Kay Harrison called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 111. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams was excused Council Members: Bruce Dingier, Dick Halley., Kay Harrison, Walter Moczygemba, and Matthew Stephenson were present. Mike Quilty was excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore; Human Resource Manager Barb Robson; and City. Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. n IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of October 23, 2008, City Council Minutes. B. Approval of OLCC Application for Matteo's LLC . C. Approval of Award Bid for Job Description and Compensation Study to LGPI Bruce Dingier made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter AAoczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VL ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA.- None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 1194 A Resolution Revising the Water, Transportation, Parks,, and Storm Water System Development Charges Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore explained the article in the Tribune stated that the fee was a storm drain fee-when in fact it is an SDC fee increase. Current. structures and remodels will not be affected. This is not a monthly fee to citizens. He stated that system development charges are for new development. This is an annual review of current SDC fee structure. Old roads, culverts, and storm drains have caused an increase in SDC fees. It is essential to repair these before they fail. There are several county roads and infrastructure that need to be upgraded or improved. There was discussion about the increase in various SDC fees. Storm drains are in bad shape in several areas of the city. Several culverts need to be upsized due to flood impact studies. The Park SDC fee will help build the Rays Plaza that has been discussed with .Council in the past. Council does not feel that Rays Plaza should be a high priority at this time. With the economic downturn there are other issues that would be more important. This would City of Central Point Council Minutes November 13, 2008 Page 2 reduce the increase in the Park SDC. The City is competitive in all areas of SDC fees. Our Storm Drain SDC is high due to the amount of creeks that need to be maintained and watched. Council President Harrison opened to public comment. Shane Macuk, 1825 Cottonwood Drive Mr. Macuk is against any fee increase. Even if the City says it will not affect the residents it always does. He is upset about the direction of the City. He stated that Central Point taxes are the second highest in the valley. He does not feel that the citizens should pay for county roads or improvements. The County is receiving O&C funds and they should pay for their own improvements. Matte Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution 1194, A Resolution Revising the Water, Transportation, Parks, and Storm Water System Development Charges, Adjusting the Park SDC's by removing Rays Plaaa Project from the list of Park Projects. Bruce Dingier seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1195, A Resolution Implementing a Five Percent (5%) City of Central Point Water System Fee in-Lieu of License or Franchise. Interim Public Works Director Chris Clayton explained the proposed resolution would implement a 5% water system fee that will be transferred to the Street Fund. Central Point Citizens will not be charged this 5% fee at this time. Currently the Water Fund is healthy and can support an annual 5% fund transfer. Several Cities in the valley have been negotiating with Rogue Valley Sewer Services regarding. the implementation of a Sewer Franchise fee. He explained that franchise fees help pay for damage to the infrastructure when utilities need to be repaired or replaced in the city right-of--way. Council President Harrison opened to public comment. Shane Macuk, 1825 Cottonwood Drive Mr. Macuk stated that when RVSS took over control of the sewer bills went down because the city over charges the citizens. Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1195, A Resolution Implementing a Five Percent (5%) City of Central Point Water System Fee in-Lieu of License or Franchise. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VIII.. BUSINESS A. Central Point Community Christmas Street Closure Police Chief Zeliff explained that in the past this has been a consent agenda item. Due to expansion of the event the Police Department feels that for safety reasons all of Pine Street should be closed down rather than just a portion. The intent this year is to close City of Central Point Council Minutes November 13, 2008 Page 3 East Pine Street on December 12~', between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This closure will be similar to the 4th of Juiy street closure between Hwy 99 and 6th Street. Detective Kris Allison has been working with, the committee and explained the transportation plan. They have been working, with the businesses along. Pine Street and everyone seems , to be ok with this closure. The Police Department will have reader boards at strategic locations to help direct traffic. Matt Stephenson made a motion to close Pine Street between Hwy 99 and 6th Street on ®ecember 12t+' between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 8;00 p.m. Walter Moczygemba seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. Planning. Commission. Report. Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore presented the Planning Commission Report for November 4, 2008: 1) Approved the request for the major modification application for the Twin Creek TOD Master Plan designation of the 2.03 acre site from Medium Mix Residential to High Mix Residential. 2) Approved a resolution forwarding a favorable recommendation to the Council for a zone change of 2.03 acre site from MMR to HMR as mentioned above. 3) Approved a resolution forwarding a favorable recommendation to the Council for approval of the Transportation System Plan dated September 4, 2008. 4) Approved a one year extension for Dennis Patterson PUD for a 53 lot development on 7.11 acres of property located at 137 and 165 West Vilas Road. 5) Approved a resolution of ,intent to amend sections of the CPMC related to expiration of various applications. Staff will work on the CPMC to resolve a lack of consistency relating to tentative approval extensions and the number of extensions allowed to an applicant. 6) Discussed an M-1 Industrial Zoning District change to allow membership warehouses. Staff was directed to return with a recommendation. 7) Discussed the RPS Participation agreement. Staff will bring a copy of the proposed agreement for review in December. AAatt Stephenson made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for November 4, 2008, as presented. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS -None X. MAYOR'S. REPORT -None City of Central Point Council Minutes November 13, 2008 Page 4 XL CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S. REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that he: • Attended the Ward II meeting. It went very well, the citizens in attendance were very pleased with the Police Department and the direction the City is going.. • an all employee meeting„was held on October 29"' . He presented 10 year pins to two employees. • Attended the Veterans War Memorial, it was a nice ceremony. He wishes they would have recognized the Council and Staff for their efforts towards this project. XI1. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that: • He attended the Veterans Memorial dedication and was impressed with the amount of people in attendance. • SOREDI is actively pursuing smaller eco friendly businesses to locate in the valley with the help of State incentives. Council Member Dick Halley reported that he attended a Greenway meeting and the Battle of the Bones III event at the expo. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she: • Attended the Greenway Committee meeting. • Attended the Battle of the Bones III event. • Attended an Economic Development Class presented by LOC. Council Member Walter Moczygemba reported that he will not be in attendance at the December 18~' meeting.. XI11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Human Resource Manager Barb Robson reported that: • She attended the Veterans MemorialDedication service. • She will be working with LGPI to complete the wage study. • She is 80% done with the revised Personnel Policies. • The City received a Silver Safety Award in October at the LOC Conference. Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton reported that: • He attended the LOC class on Economic Development. • We are finalists for the Hwy 99 Transportation Enhancement Grant through the State. • Stephanie Woolett will be attending Hazard Training next week. • The State is working on an economic stimulus package for transportation projects. The City plans to submit a list of projects for funding. Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore reported that: • The Veterans Memorial is a nice addition to Central Point and he thanked the Council for their approval of the project. • Don Jones Park is coming, along. and should be complete in May. • He is splitting his days between Parks and Community Development. City of Central Point CounciLMinutes November 13, 2008 Page 5 They have been in negotiations regarding the Battle of the Bones event. This will be a city sponsored event. There has been a little interest in development; he hopes to see some applications after the first of the year. Police Chief Zeliff reported that: • Halloween was an uneventful evening., The officers had fun giving candy to kids and watching all the fun. They had extra patrols and volunteers on the roads to make sure it was a peaceful night. • They may be using the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance on a business in town. There have been several instances when officers are called because of intoxicated people. • He just returned from attending the International Chief of Police Conference. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -none XV. ADJOURNAAENT Dick Halley moved to adjourn, Matt Stephenson seconded, all said uaye" and the Council Meeting, was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the November 13, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of December 4, 2008. Dated: ' Z / 2.z / / `~~ Mayor Hank Williams