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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM062702 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes June 27, 2002 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton Council Members: David Gilmour, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Donna Higginbotham, Dennis Richardson, and Bill Stults were all present. Interim City AdministratorBrian Almquist; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Planning DirectorTom Humphrey; Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Hanson and Deputy Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. City Attorney Doug Engle was absent. r: III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of June 13. 2002, City Council Minutes Donna Higginbotham made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, abstain. Motion approved. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no Public Appearances. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance Vacating a Certain Portion of an 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 that the City Council has the authority to vacate all or part of any street (alley, ect.) upon the petition and consent of not less than two thirds of the owners of property immediately affected by the vacation. The petitions contain the required information and signatures for the Council to consider the vacation of the unimproved alley right-or-way located between Front Street and the Southem Pacific Railroad right-of-way north of Pine Street. Mr. Humphrey stated that there has been no opposition from adjoining property owners. He stated that it has been brought to his attention that the City might consider preserving this property for use of a transit station for the Light Rail system the County has been proposing. City of Central Point City Council Minutes ,~`une 27, 2002 Page 2 Mayor Walton Opened the Public Appearance portion of the Public Hearing. Tom Bradley, Representative for the Vella Family, stated that he has been retained to liquidate their property holdings. He explained the plans for the properties in Central Point. He stated that they would like the City to vacate this portion of land that is land locked by private property and the Southern Oregon Pacific Railway. If the City were to try and use this for public use, they would have problems getting access to the property. The Vella family would like to see this vacated so that they may add parking or landscaping to help improve the businesses. There was discussion regarding the possible use of this property in the future. The discussion was whether to vacate the property with the right to use it should a transit station be needed, or lease the right-of-way to the Vella's so they could make the necessary improvements and the City would retain it for future use as a transit station. Mayor Walton continued the Public Hearing until July 11, so further information can be brought to the Council regarding possible use of this property as a transit station to coincide with the location of a transit station on the west side of the train tracks within the TOD .Master Plan. VIII. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS A. 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 explained that the Franchise Agreement with Rogue Disposal requires that at five year intervals, the City must evaluate the quality of service provided to its citizens and notify the company whether it elects to extend the term of the agreement for an additional five years. Rogue Disposal is not proposing a rate increase. There have been no reports that Central Point citizens are unhappy with the service provided by Rogue Disposal. The proposed Ordinance will extend the solid waste franchise agreement with Rogue Disposal for an additional five years. The franchise will expire on January 1, 2007. Dick Halley made a motion to pass on to second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing a Five Year Extension to the Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreementwith Rogue Disposal and Recycling, Inc., to Extend the Term of the Agreement Dated July 18, 1996, to January 1, 2007. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. IX. OTHER BUSINESS A. Taylor Road Jurisdictional Transfer i~ Public Works Director Bob Pierce stated that Taylor Road is currently a County road inside Central Point city limits. The northerly side of Taylor is being upgraded as part of the Twin Creeks Development, at no expense to the City. He explained that a 12-inch water line has recently been constructed along the South side of Taylor. Jackson County is requiring the City to place a 3-inch asphalt overlay on the south side of Taylor as a condition to constructing our 12 inch water line. The cost to the City would be approximately $18,000. Jackson County has asked the City to take overjurisdiction of Taylor Road from the West City of Central Point City Council Minutes ,dune 27, 2002 Page 3 side of Brookfield Subdivision to it's intersection with Haskell Street. If the City is willing to take over jurisdiction, the County would pay the City approximately $90,000. If the City were to take over jurisdiction of this portion of Taylor Road, the overlay could be deferred until the north side improvements are completed and the entire road can be done. There was discussion regarding the status of the traffic lights at Pine and Haskell, and the straightening of Taylor as it meets Haskell. Kay Harrison made a motion to authorize the jurisdictional transfer of Taylor Road from the west side of Brookfield Subdivision to it's intersection with Haskell Street. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. B. Planning Commission Report Planning Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission Report for the Planning Commission meeting of June 18, 2002: 1. Approved Phase II of the Final Development Plan (27 lots) for Miller Estates Planned Unit Development and tentative plan located east of Pacific Highway and immediately south of North Valley Estates in the R-1-6 and R-2 zoning districts. The Commission approved the Final Development Plan contingent upon recommendations from the Planning and Public Works Departments which included: 1) completion of all Phase 1 requirements; 2) the submission of final landscaping plans and the completion of improvements along Pacific Highway, in new park and open space areas and in conjunction with two street. barriers; 3) the submission of parking and striping plans for private streets and proposed visitor and RV parking; and 4) the completion of a park plan which includes a tot lot and adult recreation facilities. The Planning Commission judged that other conditions to the tentative approval of the Preliminary Development Plan had been met. 2. Approved a request to vary from fence height requirements along a street side yard boundary at 653 Meadowbrook Drive in the R-1-8, residential single family zoning district. The applicants, Dan and Kay Berryman requested a variance and submitted findings to justify their request to construct a six foot rather than a 42 inch high fence on their property line. The Commission approved the request based upon findings that individual site design, public benefit, safety matter and past precedence constituted unique circumstances for the variance. Most of the Commissioners are still in favor of overhauling the fence ordinance and a draft is being prepared by City Planning staff. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton reported that: • he enjoyed teaching a class for the Boy Scouts while Dennis Richardson was out of town. • he had received some information on pavilions and would like to see the Parks and Recreation Department incorporate something in the plans for the Don Jones Park. • he would like a head count of Council Members who would like to ride in the car for City of Central Point City Council Minutes ,dune 27, 2002 Page 4 the Council on the Fourth of July. Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, and Mayor Walton will be riding in the car. • he would like the Council to consider purchasing a system for the Central Point Elementary bell tower. IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Interim City Administrator Brian Almquist asked the Council if they would like to continue to be members of the Medford/Jackson County Chamber. They decided to support the local Chamber, and to discontinue membership in the Medford Chamber. X. COUNCIL REPORTS Dennis Richardson reported on a meeting with the Jackson County Fair Board regarding the proposed Amphitheater. Some of the highlights of the meeting were: • a sound expert was brought in to discuss the concerns of the Council regarding dba enforcement • the process that Salem goes through for sound control in order to enforce the sound restrictions, including penalties for each violation up to and including arrest • the County will use a draft of the Salem Ordinance for sound violations, they will start with a 95 dba average limit with a spike limit of 101 dba • they are able to design limiters for each instrument, and control a specific instrument if it goes over the limited dba • the City of Central Point and the County will need to enter into an agreement to review the dba limit on an annual basis and make adjustments to the limit, if needed • a county ordinance would need to be enacted prior to concerts in order for the sound violations to be enforced. Police Chief Mike Sweeny asked if he could attend one or more of the meetings with the Fair Board in order to discuss the traffic control plan. XI. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that the first building for the 4-Oaks Center should begin to take form next week. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Hanson reported that the Parks Commission met on June 18, 2002 to discuss the following: • Bat House projects from Eagle Scout Daniel DeKorte • Citywide Clean Up project • a conceptual drawing of Don Jones Park • the City will be preparing signs for all city parks Finance Director Bill Brugger met with the Auditors, they will begin the audit in late September. Planning Director Tom Humphrey reported that the Pilot Center is considering rerouting the flow of traffic for the semi-trucks at the station. They are considering this to try and relieve the congestion at the first driveway entrance on Penninger Drive aggravated by the bridge closure. ~_ City of Central Point City Council Minutes ,dune 27, 2002 Page S XII. ADJOURNMENT Bill Stults moved to adjourn, David Gilmour seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. C The foregoing minutes of the June 27, 2002, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of July 11, 2002. Dated: ~ ~~.~~. ~ a~.'~-`~ ATTEST: Authorized Repres a ' e Mayor Bi I W ilton