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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM071102caTY of CENaRAL ronvT City Council Meeting 1Vlinutes July ~ ~, 2002 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton Council Members: David Gilmour, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Donna Higginbotham, Dennis Richardson and Bill Stints were all present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of June 27, 2002, City County Minutes. Dick Iialley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll CaII: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stints, yes. Motion passed. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continuation of a Public Hearing and First Reading of An Ordinance Vacating a Certain Portion of the Unimproved Alley Right-of•Way Located Between Front Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of--Way North of Pine Street Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained in detail the proposed azea for the vacation. He explained that this piece of property is land locked by private City of Central Point ~ .- ~ . Council Minutes , July 11, 2002 ~ ~ Page # 2 property and the Southern Pacific Railroad. There is no foreseeable use that the city may have for this property other than a possible site for a transit railway station. He stated that there are,two sets of tracks that come into :town; the tracks on the west~side would be theological choice should~the~railroad decide to initiate a light rail in the Rogue Valley. He also showed that the proposed vacation site does not line up with planned transit station in the TOD. There was. discussion ,about leasing the property, instead of vacating it, to the Vella Family for the use.. of .parking , or landscaping. There could be a contingency that structures not be allowed on the right-of--way. The Council also discussed having the property appraised and selling it to the Vella family for the appraised value. Dick Halley made a motion to have City Staff appraise the unimproved alley Right-of--Way located between Front Street and the :Southern-, )'acific Right- of-Way North of Pine Street, with the intent to sell it to the Vella Family for the appraised value. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham,:. ,yes; Dennis Richardson, no; and Bill Stints, yes. Motion passed. VIII. ORDINANCE, RESOLUTIONS, AND CONTRACTS A. Ordinance. No. 1829, Second Readmg.of an Ordinance Authorizing a ,- ,, . Five..-, Year. Extension, , to; ,the..; Solid , Waste Collection.. Franchise Agreement with Rogue Disposal and.:-Recycling„ Inc , to~Extend the Term of the Agreement Dated July 18, 1996, to January 1, 2007. Interim City Administrator Brian Almquist .e~plained,~ that ;this ~ was the second reading of an Ordinance authorizing afive-year extension to the Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement. , David Gilmour made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1829, authorizing a Five Year Extension to the Solid Waste Franchise:Agreemen_t;:rvith Rogue Disposal and Recycling, Inc., to extend the term of the agreement dated July ~. .,18, 1996, to, January, l; 2007. , Ro11;Ca11; David; Gilmour; ,yes;. Dick Halley, yes; Kay. Harrison; ,:yes; Donna. Higginbotham, eyes;, Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stints, yes..Motionpassed .... ,...:- . ~: ~` B. Resolution No. 948, A Resolution `Declaring the.Annexation of 9.35 Acres of~ Land Located on the: East. Side: of Hamrick,Road, North of East ;Pine Street. and .South. of Beebe -Road. .into the City::of Central Point, Oregon (Applicant(s): Cartee & Naomi Wood, Gayle Burne; City of Central Point Council Minutes July 11, 2002 Page # 3 Judy Bamforth; Gordon & Erma Layton)(37 1W 1C; TLs 1400, 1500 & 1600) (Humphrey) Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained that the proposal involves the annexation of approximately 9.35 acres located on the east side of Hamrick Road and south of Beebe Road. The owners intend to sell tax lots 1400 and 1500 for development in a manner that is consistent with master planning that has occurred on the site. The applicants participated in discussions with planning staff during an effort to plan around the Brookdale Gardens PUD. City Staff will continue working with the applicants or a subsequent owner to incorporate one of the two options or a hybrid of them that the property would acquire when it comes into the City. The annexation application meets all the requirements needed for the Council to proceed with an approval. David Gilmour made a motion to approve Resolution 948, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 9.35 Acres of Land Located on the East Side of Hamrick Road, North of East Pine Street and South of Beebe Road into the City of Central Point, Oregon. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stints, yes. Motion passed. C. Resolution No. 949, A Resolution Scheduling Biennial Election of Central Point City Officers on November 5, 2002. Interim City Administrator Brian Almquist explained that the proposed resolution sets the date for the next election of city officers to coincide with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. The seats for Mayor, and Council positions for Wards I, II, and III will be up for election. The filing period for the election begins on Wednesday, August 7, 2002, and runs through Tuesday, August 29, 2002. Election packets are being prepared and will be available by July 29, 2002. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution 949, A Resolution Scheduling Biennial Election of Central Point City Officers on November 5, 2002. Bill Stints seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stints, yes. Motion passed. IX. OTHER BUSINESS City of Central Point Council Minutes July 1 /, 2002 Page # 4 A. Planning Commission Report Planning Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission Report for the Planning Commission meeting of July 2, 2002. Approved a preliminary plan and tentative subdivision creating 10 lots for 9 single-family dwellings to be known as the Birchwood Planned Unit Development. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Beall Lane and Circlewood Drive in the R-2, Residential Two-Family zoning district. Residents from adjoining properties attended the meeting and expressed their concern about increased density, the application of PUD standards, the possible depreciation in their property values and traffic safety at the Beall Lane/Circlewood Drive intersection. City staff responded to each of these concerns. The Planning Commission made its decision based upon criteria found in the City's Comprehensive Plan, testimony presented at the public hearing, and findings of fact articulated in the municipal code sections dealing with PUDs. The Commission imposed conditions recommended by the Planning and Public Works Departments and stipulations agreed to by the applicants at the meeting. The applicant agreed to incorporate a "tot lot' into his plan, maintain a higher architectural and construction standard, participate in the cost of traffic control on Beall Lane and make some amendments to the site plan. The conditions imposed will be completed at the time of final development plan review. Bill Stults made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for July 2, 2002. Dick Halley seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton reported that there will be a meeting on August 14, 2002, at the Rogue River Fire Station to discuss the concept of a regional long distance plan to present to the Public Utilities Board. Shayne Maxwell has asked that a representative from the Central Point City Council attend. Dennis Richardson, Kay Harrison and Mayor Walton will attend the meeting. Ciry of Central Point Council Minutes July I1, 2002 Page # 5 XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Interim City Administrator Brian Almquist reported that: • An outside firm has conducted a safety inspection to ensure that all the city facilities are free from safety hazards; a report will be available in a few weeks. • He attended a meeting to discuss water supply, water rates, and SDC's. • He attended a monthly meeting of a Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. • Staff is working with the Burton family to purchase the parking lot across the street from City Hall and behind Burton's Pharmacy. • Staff has spoken with the owner of the auto repair garage at the corner of Oak and Third about a possible purchase by the City for a parking lot. • He has spoken with Dick Townsend on several occasions regarding questions for the oral interviews and the proposed oral presentations on a project we will give the applicants for the City Administrator position. • He has spoken with Fair Board Planner Craig Stone and City Attorney Doug Engle on several occasions regarding the feasibility of a proposed County Ordinance regulating sound levels at the fairground, giving our local police enforcement authority. • He has provided the Council with the background checks on the applicants for City Administrator. IX. COUNCIL REPORTS Dennis Richardson has received a request from Tom Ames, Manager of Rays Supermarket, to be on a committee regulating sound at the amphitheater. He also suggested that Council and Staff look into installing a monitor so that Citizens are able to see presenters at Council meetings. Dick Halley reported that: • RVCOG has removed their equipment from the Senior Center. • He would like to see Mr. Richardson continue helping with the amphitheater project after his term is up at the end of July. Council agreed. Ciry of Central Point Council Minutes July 11, 2002 Page # 6 Bill Stints reported that: • He would like to submit a letter of resignation for the Ward II position and apply for the At-large position becoming available on August 1, 2002. • Citizens have approached him regarding the safety of traffic making left hand turns into the Dutch Brothers, and Exxon Gas Station on Pine Street. XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Public Works Senior Technician Chris Clayton updated the Council on the traffic signals for Pine/Haskell. Finance Director Bill Brugger presented the completed Adopted Budget to the Council and reported that all revenue items came in above projected figures for 2001/2002 Budget. XV. ADJOURNMENT Bill Stints made a motion to adjourn. Dick Halley seconded, all said "aye" and the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the July 11, 2002, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of July 25, 2002. Dated: ~ J` ~~ ~~2 `~ ~ Mayor Bill Walton ATTEST: Deputy Recorder I~