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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM020801CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2001 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, Rusty McGrath and Bill Stults were present. Kay Harrison was excused. City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Hanson, and Deputy Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. City Administrator James Bennett and Building Official Lois DeBenedetti were out of town on business. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of January 25, 2001, City Council Minutes David Gilmour recommended a change to the minutes on page 4 stating that his motion for the diesel fuel tax should read one cent per gallon, not 0.01 cent per gallon. David Gilmour made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Dick Halley seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously with Rusty McGrath abstaining. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VII. BUSINESS A. Workers' Compensation Insurance Resolution Finance Director Bill Brugger explained to the Council that, effective October 1, 2000, the City of Central Point contracted with City County Insurance Services to provide worker's compensation insurance for city employees. This insurance is provided through a group self-insurance pool. Each member of the pool pays an annual premium and the total premiums are used to pay any claims that arise during the year. While the City is a member of the pool, the City still has a responsibility to pay any compensation due to an employee as a result of a workers' compensation award. The proposed resolution satisfies this requirement and is a prerequisite to membership in the CIS Workers' Compensation Self-Insured Group. City of Central Point Ciry Council Minutes February 8, 2001 Page 2 David Gilmour made a motion to approve Resolution 900, A Resolution Acknowledging the Responsibility of the City to Pay Any Compensation Due Resulting from a Worker's Compensation Award. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. B. Rules of the City Council and Code of Ethics Mayor Walton explained that the City Council adopted the Rules of the City Council and Code of Ethics on August 30, 1999, by Resolution No. 857. These rules are subject to annual review and re-adoption. The Rules of the City Council cover the roles of the Mayor, City Council and staff and how meetings are to be conducted. The Code of Ethics clarifies the authority exercised by the Mayor and City Council and the rules applicable to their individual conduct. Each member of the City Council is also required to annually complete a Conflict of Interest acknowledgment giving that member an opportunity to declare any existing or potential conflict of interest. Dick Halley made a suggestion that on page 6, item 30, Voting Required, the rule be amended to state that, if a member was absent from previous discussion on an item, they can abstain from the vote. Council agreed to this change. Carol Fischer, resident Mrs. Fischer stated that she is concerned that the rules do not state how they will be enforced. She believes that there was a violation of the Rules of the City Council at the meeting on December 14, 2000, when Council Member Ellard made a motion to name the park on Vilas/Hamrick Road after former Mayor Don Jones. She stated that Mr. Ellard pushed through the motion without a recommendation from the Park Commission. Mayor Walton asked Mrs. Fischer to bring back to the Council more details of her concerns so that the Council can investigate the matter further. Donna Higginbotham made a motion to approve Resolution 901, A Resolution Re- Adopting Rules of the City Council and a Code of Ethics with the suggested changes to Page 6, Item 30. David Gilmour seconded. ROLL CALL: David Gilmour, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Rusty McGrath, no; Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. Mayor Walton asked Council Member McGrath to explain to the Council why he voted No on the motion. Mr. McGrath stated that he should be able disagree with a decision and discuss his concerns with the citizens of Central Point. C. Agreement for Lease of Public Right-of-Way Planning Director Tom Humphrey stated that Steve DeCarlow, DeCarlow Homes, is in the process of recording a final plat for Country Meadow Estates Subdivision Unit 2, Phase 2. The improvements for this subdivision have already been installed and, as part of the Horn Creek realignment, a new box culvert was built complete with a pump system to irrigate a landscaped buffer along the creek. The irrigation improvements were made in the public right-of-way rather than on private property. Mr. DeCarlow is therefore requesting a lease of public right-of-way for these improvements. The City has entered into similar agreements In other areas of the City. Bill Stults made a motion to approve the Agreement of Lease of Public Right-of-way with DeCarlow Homes, Inc. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. D. Planning Commission Report Planning DirectorTom Humphrey presented the Central Point Planning Commission Report for the regular meeting on February 6, 2001: 1 Ciry of Central Point Ciry Council Minutes February 8, 2001 Page 3 Approved a site plan application that would allow the construction of a four unit apartment complex (four-plex) at the southwest corner of Hiatt Lane and Haskell Street. The subject property is located in the R-3, Residential Multiple Family Zoning District and the new TOD Corridor-MMR (Medium Mix Residential) overlay zone. The Commission approved a plan that was revised to save an historic sequoia on the property. New TOD Corridor zoning standards made it easier to adjust parking, improve access, preserve the tree and add additional landscaping. 2. Modified a condition of tentative plan approval for a bicycle and pedestrian path in Brookefield Estates Subdivision. The Commission authorized the relocation of a new bike and pedestrian path from the full length of the south property line to a common lot line between two new lots in the Silver Creek Drive cul-de-sac. The conditions under which the path was relocated included paving, construction of a security fence and installation of proper illumination. The improvements are to be monitored and inspected by City staff. A further requirement is that the developer configure the eastern end of the path to sufficiently connect the subdivision with the adjoining trailer park and safeguard RRVID facilities from vandalism. 3. Approved a modification to the final development plan of the Parkwood Terrace Estates PUD located south of Beebe Road and west of Meadowbrook Drive in the Central Point East Development. The developer requested and received permission to build detached as well as attached single family dwellings in response to market demand. He was also authorized to reduce the number of lots within the PUD as necessary to create more area for the construction of single-story homes as opposed to two-story dwellings. The Commission did not approve a request to reduce front and rear yard setbacks because of perceived conflicts with parking. There was additional discussion regarding the bulb-out on the end of Donna Way. The Council questioned whether Donna Way is too skinny to handle additional traffic that will be caused by this subdivision. Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Pierce replied to the Council that Donna Way is a standard width local street as required by City Code and would be able to handle the traffic. If needed, there is additional right-of-way on Donna Way to install sidewalks. Bill Stults made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report as presented forthe regular meeting of February 6, 2001. Rusty McGrath seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton reported that: • he went to Sacramento, CA, to investigate a proposal to locate an outdoor amphitheater in the area. As a part of the process, different levels of sound were amplified into a specific area and the public was asked to call and comment if they heard any sound. There was sufficient opposition to the sound levels generated that the location of the amphitheater was moved to a largely unpopulated area. • the County has provided the City with a traffic plan for the fairgrounds amphitheater. He asked that the City Administrator get a copy of the current amphitheater design from the County and he will have an acoustic engineer review it. • the Regional Problem Solving Committee is proceeding with its work on locating future growth and non-growth areas within the valley. This will significantly effect the future growth of the city. • if Council members have items to bring before the Council, they should allow two weeks for deliberations and for city staff to research the request. Ciry of Central Point City Council Minutes February 8, 2001 Page 4 IX. COUNCIL REPORTS There were no Council Reports. X. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Planning Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • on February 22, 2001, the Council will be presenting four proposed ordinances regarding accessory structures, the Bear Creek Greenway, trees and telecommunications infrastructure. The Planning Department has gotten several phone calls regarding the Notice of Meeting that was mailed earlier this week. City staff are working on putting the ordinances on the City web page. • he will be out of town for two weeks for military duty starting February 14, 2001. • Don Burt from the City of Medford Urban Renewal Agency is able to meet with the City Council at a study session to discuss an Urban Renewal Program for Central Point. • the improvements to Haskell and Pine Streets will begin in July after school is out. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Hanson reported that: the Skate Board Park meeting that was held at Scenic Middle School was a great success. She estimated at least 100 kids were in attendance and several parents. The Skate Board Committee has begun to collect donations for the park. She stated that the Committee will return to the Council on February 22, 2001, with an update on their progress. there is a State grant that provides funding for skateboard parks. The submission deadline is April 20th and it is hoped that a site for the park will be secured by that time. the Spring/Summer recreation program will be going out in the March water bills. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: water meter change outs are going faster than expected. the Public Works Department will be monitoring student foot traffic to determine where new sidewalks would have the most benefit. XII. ADJOURNMENT Bill Stults moved to adjourn, Dick Halley seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 8, 2001, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of February 22, 2001. Dated: c~~i?b'~l~/ /~~ ayor Bill Walton ATTEStf': / ~ / Authorized Represe ~1 u