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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM022802CITY OF CENTRAL POINT -City Council Meeting Minutes February 28, 2002 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Council President Bill Stults called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton was absent Council Members: David Gilmour, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Dennis Richardson, and Bill Stults were present. Donna Higginbotham was absent. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Hanson; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Deputy Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE There was a special presentation of the colors from Girl Scout Troop No. 246. Council President Bill Stults read a proclamation declaring the week of March 10 -16, 2002, as Girl Scout Week in the City of Central Point. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. A royal of Februa 14 2002 Cit Council Minutes City Administrator Jim Bennett stated that there is a correction to the Building Department Report regarding the Integrated Voice Response System. The minutes should reflect that the City will be receiving a presentation on the system, not that the City is updating the system. Dennis Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Dick Halley seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Robin Dickson, 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point Ms. Dickson explained that Dogs for the Deaf is requesting the use of Pfaff Park for a Canine Easter Egg Hunt. She asked the Council if they would waive the restrictions prohibiting dogs in the park for March 30, 2002. Dennis Richardson made a motion to waive the restrictions prohibiting dogs in Pfaff Park for March 30, 2002. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. Council President Bill Stults closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 28, 2002 Page 2 VII. BUSINESS A. Resolution 936, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 22.26 Acres of Land Located on the North Side of Beall Lane and the West Side of State Highway 99 into the City of Central Point, Oregon (Applicant: Michael A. Montero) (37 2W 11 C Tax Lot 9500) Planning Director Tom Humphrey presented the annexation application to the Council noting that all of the city's annexation criteria had been met. He went on to review the master plan for the site that was previously submitted and discussed the zone change that would be required. There was discussion regarding street widths, the Haskell Street extension, additional park space, apre-annexation agreement, and lot sizes. Mike Montero, Applicant Mr. Montero explained the challenges in developing this area, including the extension of Haskell Street, mixed use zoning and the proximity of the railroad. The development is proposed as a village concept with residential, commercial and recreational uses within walking distance. The project will be marketed toward young families and empty nesters looking for more affordable housing. Mr. Montero stated that he will try to address the Council's concerns prior to returning for approval of the zone change and planned unit development applications. Dick Halley made a motion to approve Resolution 936, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 22.26 Acres of Land Located on the North Side of Beall Lane and the West Side of State Highway 99 into the City of Central Point, Oregon (Applicant: Michael A. Montero) (37 2W 11C Tax Lot 9500) Bill Stults seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; -Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. , A Resolution Making Land Use Recommendations for the City of Central Point Urban Reserve Area Mr. Humphrey explained that the Rogue Valley Council of Governments would like to have a recommendation from the Central Point City Council this month regarding the proposed Urban Reserve area. The Regional Problem Solving Policy Committee, Central Point Citizens Advisory Committee and the Planning Committee have reviewed the proposed areas and have made their recommendations to the Council. The next step in the process would be to have the City Council make their recommendations for the Urban Reserve areas and have the recommendations sent to the State for approval. There was discussion about tabling this item until afterthe March 12, 2002, special election. The passage of the two measures would have a direct impact on the future growth of Central Point. David Gilmour made a motion to table consideration of the Central Point Urban Reserve Area recommendations until after the March 12, 2002, special election. Dennis Richardson seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT There was no Mayor's report. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 28, 2002 Page 3 IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett explained that the City has received a letter from the Expo and Craig Stone responding to Council concerns brought up at the Study Session on the Amphitheater. X. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Dennis Richardson reported that: Leigh Johnson from the Fair Board stated that there will be a limit of 100 dBA for concerts held at the amphitheater. he attended a Chamber Meeting that was held in the Green Valley Subdivision. he has some concerns about the impact on the City of the annexation that the Council approved earlier in light of the pending initiative measures. He asked Mr. Bennett if the measures should have been a consideration when approving the annexation. Mr. Bennett explained that the approval of the annexation would not have a large impact on the City if the measures pass. However, future annexations would have to be looked at carefully on a case by case basis to determine the impact on the City's infrastructure and City. Council Member Bill Stults reported that the Medford Water Commission is setting short and long term goals. One short term goal is water system security. A long term goal is ensuring water availability. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended a Jackson County Domestic Terrorism Committee Meeting. XI. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Planning Director Tom Humphrey reported that several State agencies will be touring the Twin Creeks development. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Hanson reported that: the City Wide Garage Sale is going to be a huge success. Half of the spaces available on the City lot are already reserved. They have sent flyers around to local businesses inviting them to have sidewalk sales on the same day. • she has been invited to attend an OCEA Conference in Seaside with School District #6. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that the Park Commission met on February 21, 2002, to discuss combining the skateboard park with a freestyle BMX park. City Staff are reviewing information provided by the backers of the BMX park. There are concerns about the costs associated with freestyle BMX and the safety of the skate boarders. The Council discussed the amount of time the Central Point Youth Skate Park Committee has put into the research for the park and the delays that would be associated if the City were to consider including BMX facilities. It was decided that the BMX group could approach the city to construct another park but they should not combine the two. Kay Harrison made a motion to continue forward with the original idea of a Skate Board Park as presented by the Youth Skate Board Park Committee and explore the idea of a BMX park at a later date. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Dennis Richardson, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 28> 2002 Page 4 Finance Director Bill Brugger reported that the Utility Bills and the March newsletter should be delivered this week to Central Point citizens. XII. ADJOURNMENT Dennis Richardson moved to adjourn, Dick Halley seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 28, 2002, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 14, 2002. Dated: ATTEST: Authorized Represents ve f ~,~ ' ~ • ~ ;` Mayor Bill Walton ~_