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Home My WebLink AboutCM050902CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 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, Donna Higginbotham, Dennis Richardson, and Bill Stults were present. Kay Harrison was absent. Interim City Administrator Brian Almquist; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Deputy Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of April 25 2002, City Council Minutes David Gilmour made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Dick Halley seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VII. BUSINESS A. Liquor LicenseApplicationChange ofOwnership -Dave's Central Market, LLC Interim City Administrator Brian Almquist explained that Dave's Central Market located at 750 Hopkins Road in Central Point has changed ownership and Dave Lefebyre has applied to OLCC for a Liquor License Application and is requesting the City Council approval. Mr. Almquist stated that the Police Department files contain no information pertinent to the request. Dick Halley made a motion to approve the Liquor License Application Change of Ownership for Dave's Central Market, LLC. Dennis Richardson seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. B. Planning Commission Report (Humphrey) Planning DirectorTom Humphrey presented the Central Point Planning Commission Report for the regular meeting on May 7, 2002: City of Central Point City Council Minutes May 9, 2002 Page 2 2. The Commission was given a presentation by Crater High School student and planning intern, Nicole Miles, who discussed the legal issue of Public Need versus Public Right. Her research and presentation was done with mentoring from Community Planner, Ken Gerschler. Approved a conditional use permit introduced by Central Point Christian Fellowship to use office space at 419 East Pine Street for limited church activities. The subject property is zoned TOD-EC, Employment Commercial District. The Commission found that the proposal met the requirements of the CPMC and approved the request conditioned upon an ongoing shared parking agreement with Washington Mutual Bank and with the understanding that office use will be limited to church administration, counseling and -youth group meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Sundays. Approved a conditional use permit introduced by Storm Physical Therapy to use office space within the Mountain View Plaza commercial development. The subject property is zoned C-4, Tourist and Office Professional. The Commission found that the proposal met the requirements of the CPMC and approved the request conditioned up on compliance with local and state building code requirements. The Planning Commission would like to see staff revisit and possibly expand the uses permitted in the C-4 and also consider consolidating the C-4 and C-5 zoning districts in the future. Approved a request to modify some design features for Cedar Shadows PUD which would allow front covered porches to encroach into a side set back on six single family attached units. The subject property is zoned R-3, Residential Multiple Family. The Planning Commission made its decision based upon there being no negative impact identified by the building or fire departments. There was consensus that the builder should modify future building plans to allow for the correct set back. Donna Higginbotham made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for May 7, 2002. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson; yes; and-°Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. C. Public Works/Planning Department GIS Presentation Public Works Director Bob Pierce explained that Planning Technician Dave Arkens has prepared a presentation showing the Council how the GIS program works. He showed the Council how the program locates water lines, sewer lines, and storm drain lines. They have put information onto laptops to help Public Works Utility workers out in the field locate Public Works infrastructure. This program will allow the City to look up any building permits issued to a specific property, or Right-of-Ways and easements issued by the City. The program has improved efficiency in staff time, it allows staff to have the information available in the field rather than making a trip back to City Hall for more information on a specific property, building, or water line. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton reported that: he attended the School District 6 Board meeting on the Budget Cuts for 2002/2003 C~ [] City of Central Point City Council Minutes May 9, 2002 Page 3 -~ I school year. he thought the City Wide Yard sale was a great success and hopes that the city will continue to have this as an annual event. IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Interim City Administrator Brian Almquist reported that: • the City Administrator Recruitment is on track with a Study Session scheduled for May 28, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. to receive public input regarding the qualifications of a City Administrator. • he will be attending a Park Commission meeting with the Youth Skate Board Committee to discuss the next phase of the Skate Board Park on May 21, 2002. • he is working on the Avista Franchise agreement which expires June 23, 2002. • he will be working with Public Works Director Bob Pierce on a proposal from BCVSA to change the responsibility for lateral connection. • he has initiated weekly meetings of City department heads to be informed of activities around the city. • he will begin attending the monthly meetings of the Chamber Board and the RPS. n X. COUNCIL REPORTS Bill Stults reported that: he attended a meeting regarding the water situation at the Central Point Little League. BCVSA has stated that a sewer hook up would not be a problem. The City will have a challenge providing water because the property is not public property. It has been suggested that they try locating a well on the property and head in that direction. If a well can not be located then they can work with School District 6. he is a member of the BCVSA Budget Committee. He stated that BCVSA maintains the Storm Drain system in White City and this might bean option down the road for Central Point. Donna Higginbotham reported that she served on the Budget Committee for RVCOG. XI. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: the spring over lay projects are complete, and the next phase of overlays wilt begin in July. Public Works employee Bobbie Phillippi's house burnt down over the weekend. Donations are being collected to assist her. Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that: 1 the School District Building Permits have all been issued. the W.L. Moore project on 4'h and Oak Street should begin construction with in a few weeks. Finance Director Bill Brugger reported that: the Financial Statement for April 30, 2002, is complete. he will bring a Budget Adjustment to the Council at the next meeting to adjust for the unused portion of vacation and sick leave for Jim Bennett, and over time in Street City of Central Point City Council Minutes May 9, 2002 Page 4 Appurtenances because of broken water lines over the holidays. • Fund 92 will need to be adjusted to show the revenue of $7,000 for the sale of city vehicles at the City Wide Yard Sale. • there is a total of $2,700 worth of donations from the sale of bricks for the Skateboard park. • Gas Tax revenues have dropped $38,500. due to projects that ODOT will be doing. • the City should be receiving a Qwest payment in Mid-May of approximately $60,000. Planning Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • the City will be receiving grant money for upgrades to West Pine Street. • the Downtown Revitalization Consultant meeting this afternoon was well attended. The participants at the presentation were encouraged by new ideas for downtown improvements. • there will be a Beebe Road neighborhood meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 14, to work on the Master plan for the area. • the Planning Department has been working on a Gateway sign to be located on the State Farm property at the I-5 intersection. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Hanson reported that: she has been working with the Expo on joint events for Cental Point to coincide with the Harvest Festival and Rodeo in October. Mrs. Phaff has donated $1,000 for a new park sign for Phaff Memorial Park. XI1. ADJOURNMENT Bill Stults moved to adjourn, David Gilmour seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the May 9, 2002, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of May 23, 2002. Dated: ~/a ~(IOZ or Bill Walton ATTEST: Authorized Represe ative I.]