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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM032802CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 28, 2002 I'~ 1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED Td ORDER Mayor Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton Council Members: David Gilmour, Dick Halleyy, Kay Harrison, Donna Higginbotham, Dennis Richardson, and Bill Stuits. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Daug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; f=inance Director Bill Bragger; Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Hanson, Patice Chief Mike Sweeny; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Deputy Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. 9paroyal of,~Aarch 14 2~Ci#v Council Minutes Donna Higginbotham made a motion to approve the minutes as pres®nted. David Gilmour seconded. Rail Catl: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; a Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stuits, yes. Motion approved. Vi. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Bill Stuits declared a potential conflict of interest and stepped down from the Council table in order to address the City Council. Bill Stuits, manager of The Meadows Mr. Stuits stated that the residents of The Meadows would like to request that the methodology used to figure water rates for The Meadows be reviewed and revised. He explained the savings that the City could realize if the methodology is changed. He also stated tha# the residents of The Meadows consume far less than the minimum amount of water used in calculating the water rate and that a more fair and equitable rate should be established for multiple customers served by a single water meter. He stated that they would like to see a $1.00 reimbursement for every 1,000 cubic feet under the projected amount. There was a discussion of the available options. City Staff will review this subject and report back to the Council. Mayor Walton closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 28, 2002 Page 2 VII. BUSINESS A. Bear Creek Water Quali AAana ement Plan and St ty g orm Water Phase II Requirements. ! ., Brad Prior from DEQ and Caitlin Quinby from RVCOG presented the Water Quality Management Plan and Storm Water Phase II Requirements'forthe Bear~CreekfWatershed> s 'They -discussed: • water quality concerns throughout the Valley. • what.is being doneto improvewater~quality in streams in Jackson and Josephine ~>:Counties:: .. _ ,~ Bear Creek Total Maximum Daily. Loads (TMDL) as established by DEQ. • local ..responsibility for<;the quality of water; in; the Bear Creek Watershed from Ashland to Grants Pass. • the amount of storm water that is released into the creeks and where it comes from. • funding from grants and other options to help cities with the mandated Storm Water Phase II requirements. ,°~.; ;_ • that cities will be able to check the contaminants as they enter and leave~the city at strategic check points. • that the Permit Application for Storm Water ManagementP,hase,11 is-due,,in 2003: There was discussion regarding the importance of improving the watershed quality at this time. They stated that the water quality has been deteriorating for many years and;it is time. to step up and do something about it before the wildlife in these creeks are gone: B. Proclamation - Respite'Care Awareness Week ~ ' City Administrator Jim Bennett ex~pla~ned that, :the Lifespan=.Respife Network of ;J'ackson . County has asked that local Cities,proclaimthg week of April 21, through 27th, 2002, to be Respite Care Awareness Week. Families are Oregon's most important and constant care providers for people of all ages who have extraordinary care needs, including developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, mental and emotional disorders and extreme medical needs. Bi11 Stults made a:motion.to Proclaim the,week of Apri1,21 - 27, 2002, as;Respite Care Awareness Week in the City of Central Point. Dick Halley seconded.,Roll Calf: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison; 'yes; `Donna Higginbotham, 'yes;Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved: ,C... Resolution, No..937,,A Resolution- Declaring the Annexation of;9.85 Acres of Land Located;on.the East Side of Hamrick~;Road;-and.the South $ide of West Vitas Road into he City :of Central, Point, :Oregon (Applicant: Central Point Lodge #135) (37.2W 016B.TL 1100)... . Planning Director Tom :Humphrey explained; that this proposal: involves the annexation of ,approximately 9.85. acres; the majority of which ~is, occupied by a cemetery. Annexation would allow the applicants to partition the property and construct a new Masonic Lodge next to the cemetery. The a licant Masonic Lod a Number 135 wish pp g es to annex to the City for fhe purpose of developing the northern portion of the site. The cemetery would remain unimproved but would be maintained alit has been in the.past: Thesproperty meets;all,requirements for an annexation. Dennis Richardson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 937, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 9.85 Acres of Land Located on the East Side of Hamrick Road, and the South Side of West Vitas Road into the City of Central Point, Oregon (Applicant: Central Point Lodge #135) (37 2W 01 BB TL 1100) Kay Harrison seconded. L] C! City of Central Paint City Council Minutes March 28, 2002 Pagc 3 Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. D. Public Hearing -Resolution No. 838, A R®solution Approving an Amendm®nt to the Central Point Zoning Map (37 2W 11C Tax Lot 9500 - 20.5 Acres) Mr. Humphreyy explained that the proposal involves a Zone Map Amendment to change the zoning on a 20 acre parcel from R-1, and TOD Con-idor-MMR, Medium Mix Residential (overlay) to TOD Corridor - LMR, Low Mix Residential with portions along the southerly and easterly boundaries being changed to TOD-EC, Employment Commercial and C-4, Tourist and Office Professional District. Approximately 1 acre will also be rezoned to TOD Corridor Open Space. The subject property is located north of Beall Lane and West of U.S. Highway 99. The applicant is requesting that the zoning map be amended to create a residential densky that is somewhere between the R-1, and MMR overlay zoning districts. The applicant's goal is to create a slightly higher density residential neighborhood that is compatible with the surrounding developmen#s. There are also commercial and open space components to the request that would make this area more unique from other neighbofioods in Central Point. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Zone Map Amendment at it`s regular meeting on February 5, 2802, and recommended approval of the application to the City Council. Mayor Walton opened the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. Craig Ston®, Stone and Associates Mr. Stone commented on the density based on current zoning versus the proposed zoning. Mayor Walton closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. Bill Stults made a motion to approve Resolution No. 838, A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Central Point Zoning Map. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Cali: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. VIII. MAYOR'8 REPORT Mayor Walton reported that: he attended the Central Point Elementary School ground br®aking ceremony and the construction on the new building has begun. Dick Halley, Donna Higginbotham, Jim Bennett and he attended a meeting with RVCOG and the Sr. Center regarding the Food 8 Friends Program. IX. CITY ADMIiNISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr. Bennett reported that: • the next study session is scheduled for April 9~', at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Regional Problem Solving recommendations for the city's urban reserve area. • he would like to have an Executive Session tonight following the regular meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 28, 2002 Page 4 X. COUNCIL REPORTS Dennis Richardson asked how the wetlands project for the Summerfield Subdivision was =progressing:~Mr.°~Pieice stated."that~staff hasresearched,the projectandthe=retention pond wasp constructed ~as-~stated in the":final plat: At this point" it is° -up` o the ~~developers to complete the wetlands area. He will research more and return to the Council at the next ~~ meeting ,. _ r ' Dick Halley. stated that he was concerned about:informationprinted in;the.Central Point Sun regarding the reduction of Council-positions if they are:at=largerpositions.;'This .was not discussed at the°study~session and he:would like~the Sun to correct~the mistake. Bill Stults suggested making all Council "positions subject to citywide election, but keeping the wards in tact so that citizens will have a representative from their area. . ,. _ . ., XI. ~ DEPARTMENT REPORTS Parks and RecreationCoordinator Nancy Hanson presented the class list for the Summer Recreation Program 2002. Public Works °Director Bob Pierce reported that they SchooF~Districtwould like the Council toallow "unlimited parking in` two spaces near the }Distract Office that" are marked 2-hour parking. They have temporarily lost some parking spaces for Administrative= Staff due to construction. Chief Sweeny stated that it would not be a public safety issue. Dennis Richardson made a motion to allow unlimited parking in the two 2-hour parking spaces by the School District No. 6 offices until the~construction on Central Point Elementary is completed. Dick Halley seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; '`` 'Dick'Halley, ye"s Kay Hanson; yes;'Donna'Higginbotham~ yes;'Dennis'Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. Planning Director Tom Humphprey reported, that a retail consultant will be in Central Point -` `< ~ to~h"elp`jump°startthe="Downtown`Revitali~ation project=. ~~' `~ "- " `` ` Finance Director Bill Bruggerupdated the Council on the reuse of OECDD=grantfu`nds for housing rehabilitation in thhe city'The~plan would'be directed to~owner occupied~homes only and targeted for low income households and would focus on energy saving home improvements.. ,,,, Bill Stults moved to adjourn into Executive Session. Dennis Richardson seconded. All said "aye" and the meeting was adjourned into executive session'at 9:06: x'; `' XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council met` iri executive session to discuss realproperty' transactions, labor negotiations and the employment of the City Administrator. Bill Stults moved to extend the meeting past 10:00 p~m ; "Kay Harrison seconded; all said` "aye". Motion approved. The Council reconvened into open session at 10:34 p.m. No action was taken. XIIL ADJOURNMENT - - Dick Halley moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and the Council City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 28, 2©02 Page S Meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 28, 2002 Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 11, 2002. Dated: ayor Bill Walton ATTES ~~ b~bZ Authorized Representati n