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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM032703CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2003 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Nate Banry, Dick Halley, Donna Higginbotham, Mike Quilty and Bill Stults were alt present. Kay Harrison was absent. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Community Planner Ken Gerschler; and Public Works/Planning Secretary Lisa Morgan were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of February 27 2003 Citv Council Minutes Dick Halley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no Public Appearances. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance No. 1834, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Zoning Map (37 2W 10CB, Tax Lots 1900, 2100 8~ 2200). Ken Gerschler, Community Planner presented the second reading. He explained briefly that changing the zoning on these 3 tax lots from R-1-10 Residential Single Family to R-1-8 Residential Single Family, would change the minimum lot size from 10,000 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq. ft. As of March 27, 2003, no further comments have been received. City of Ccutral Point City Council Minutes March 27, 2003 Page 2 Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1834, amending the Central Point Zoning Map (37 2W 10C6, Tax Lots 1900, 2100 & 2200) from R-1-10, Residential Single Family to R-1-8, Residential Single Family. Nate Banry seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. B. Public Hearing, Regional Problem Solving Area CP 5 Planning Technician Ken Gerschler, began the discussion by stating this process has been ongoing for approximately two years. This area includes a future FFA site for School District # 6. The City received two letters regarding this area, which were copied and distributed to the Council Members prior to the meeting. One letter received from Dwight & Mae Burson, of 2510 Scenic Avenue, requested consideration to be included in the future growth area. The second letter from Katy Marshall, of 2855 Heritage Road, opposing the inclusion of this area. Mr. Gerschler said the City has also received correspondence from 1,000 Friends of Oregon, and Friends of Jackson County, both expressing concerns for the quality agricultural land. Another resident had concerns about the taxation of his property. Mr. Gerschler explained the Planning Commission will be meeting again on April 15, 2003 at 7:OOpm for a RPS Study Session. The Staff is requesting more public input before making any recommendation to the Council. It was asked if the City had received any comments from residents north of the School District property. Mr. Gerschler said the City has not. This area was relatively quiet as far as public input. Mayor Williams opened the public portion of the meeting. Katy Marshall, addressed the Council and said she understands this is a long term process and the need to think about future generations. Ms. Marshall feels including Central Point area C-5 in the UGB, would be jeopardizing the large parcels. Furthermore, that accommodating for the School District even with restrictions to keep the land for agricultural use is unrealistic. Once the School District property is included, they could sell to anyone who could develop that land in the future, which is what happened in Ashland. Gene Johnson, of Grant Road, said the City has consumed all of the small acreage. Most people in the area have a few cows. Mr. Johnson asked why not take it in, but leave it all one acre minimum lots. He also feels that this area is just for the benefit of School District # 6, and that concentrating on sewer and water problems within the existing UGB should be addressed. There was discussion about the Creek and the impact it had, if any on the road and shoulder. This is a chip seal road maintained by the County. Mayor Williams closed the public portion of the meeting. c. Resolution No. 973, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 1.45 Acres of Land Located Near the Intersection of Tulane Avenue and Carlton Avenue into the City of Central Point, Oregon (Applicant: Amy VanDomlen 37 2W 03CC; Tax Lots 1600 & 1700) 1 City of Centtnl Point City Council Minutes March 27, 2003 Page 3 Mr. Gerschler presented the Planning Department Staff report. This is part of an old County subdivision. The property located north (Jackson Oaks) of Ms. VanDomlen's property had just been approved for another phase of the Transient Oriented Development. The main purpose of this annexation is to have a lot line adjustment done and to eventually partition the two tax lots into three tax lots. Each lot would have to remain 1 acre. A water line is proposed and will extend from Taylor Road around the Morman Temple, then down Sunland Avenue and Tulane Avenue. It will also extend North into the T.O.D. area. BCVSA has an existing sewer line in the area which BCVSA will be upgrading in the future. Any changes would be minimal and this application meets all of the requirements. There was discussion regarding what the lot size would be, and if neighbors have been talked to. Mr. Gerschler explained that the minimum lot size would be approximately .33 of an acre (15,000 square feet). The neighbors have not been notified of the Annexation. This type of annexation where there is 100% agreement by the property owner is not required to be noticed to the surrounding property owners. Ms. VanDomlen addressed the Council and explained the plans for her property. Ms. VanDomlen is currently remodeling both of the existing houses (one home on each lot). One will be Ms. VanDomlen's home, the other will be for a family member. Once partitioned, and the third lot created, she would like to build a shop with an apartment above it for another family member. At this point, it is not her intention to partition the property for the purpose of selling the proposed third lot. Further discussion was made about the steps necessary to allow "Granny Flats" in the older parts of town, and how is it that mobile homes can be allowed for living in. Mr. Gerschler explained we could probably look for changes in 12 -18 months. Manufactured dwellings are allowed under special conditions because they are considered temporary and can be moved once they are not needed anymore. Bill Stults made a motion to approve Resolution No. 973, declaring the Annexation of 1.45 Acres of Land known as 2361 and 2395 Tulane Avenue into to the City of Central Point. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. VIII. BUSINESS A. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Proclamation Mayor Williams explained that the Children's Advocacy Center in association with the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program have designated April, 2003, as Child Abuse Prevention Month. They are requesting that atl Cities and Counties approve proclamations encouraging citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness and help prevent child abuse and neglect. Dick Halley made a motion to approve the Proclamation for Central Point Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in April, 2003. Bill Stults seconded. Roll Call: Nate City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 27, 2003 Page 4 Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. B. Planning Commission Appointment Phil Messina, City Administrator opened this item. Tom Humphrey, Planning Director and Mr. Messina had interviewed two candidates for the Planning Commission vacancy. Connie Moczygemba is their recommendation from the interviews. Mr. Messina explained her name may sound familiar because Walter Moczygemba is on the Citizens Advisory Committee. Mrs. Moczygemba addressed the Council, giving a summary of her employment history, her family, and expressed enthusiasm in being a part of the Planning Commission. Mike Quilty made a motion to appoint Connie Moczygemba to the Planning Commission. Nate Banry seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he attended a Central Point Chamber meeting on March 18, 2003. IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that the City is now deep into the budget process and the first meeting is April 14, 2003. Mr. Messina recently returned from an ICMA meeting in Tacoma. The main topic.was converting Cities to operating electronically. He was pleased to announce that the City of Central Point, is far ahead of many other cities facing this change. Mr. Messina will not be attending the April 10`h City'Council meeting, he will be out of town with Chief Sweeny. Chief Sweeny will be receiving a recognition award. Mr. Messina is requesting an executive session to discuss personnel issues. X. COUNCIL REPORTS Donna Higginbotham attended a RVCOG meeting. Mike Quilty went to a MPO meeting. Bill Stults visited the new BCVSA facility here in Central Point. He said it is very nice and will make a nice addition to our community. Mr. Stults had some questions regarding the Water Master Plan. He realizes the City is not in a big hurry to purchase water from Lost Creek, though he wondered if the City should be buying now to plan for the projected future growth needs, fjefore all the acreage feet have been sold. Bob Pierce, Public Works Director stated that the 6,000 acreage feet has been available for some time now and the i City of CenU`<il Point Cily Council Minutes March 27, 2003 Page 5 Corps of Engineers has had a difficult time selling. There was further discussion about whether the prices will increase in the future, and how the City should act on this within the next year or two. Mr. Pierce explained that there has been talk about the rates being raised, perhaps even retroactive. Also that committing to buy would make the City responsible for paying maintenance fees whether we are using or not. The maintenance fees are approximately $20,000 per year. Mr. Stults concluded by asking if Jackson County Ordinance 84-24 in association with CP1, is binding. It was explained that this document was reaffirmed in 1998 and remains a valid policy Ordinance between Central Point and Jackson County. Dick Halley went to a Fair Board meeting. He was appointed to serve on the Fair Grounds Committee. Mr. Halley will not be attending the Council Meeting on April 10, 2003. Nate Banry reported that he has been attending the Parks Master Plan meetings, and it seems to be wrapping up. XI. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Lois DeBenedetti Building Official, announced that Jim Ayles and herself have been attending classes since October, 2002, to become certified plumbing inspectors and both have passed the class. They still have to perform a certain number of inspections with A inspectors, once approved from the A inspectors, they can go to the state for evaluation and the actual certification test. Ken Gerschler Community Planner, stated that the City of Central Point, is now equipped for credit cards payments. The Building Department is currently the only department accepting credit card payments for permits and inspections. Bob Pierce Public Works Director, asked for Council approval of two items: 1). Dogs for the Deaf Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Pfaff Park. He explained that last year the Dogs for the Deaf did a great job of cleaning up the park after the event. Bill Stults made a motion approving Dogs for the Deaf 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Pfaff Park on April 19, 2003. Dick Halley seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. 2). Declaring the City's 1977 GMC water truck as surplus property. Mr. Pierce explained that the City has had little to no need for this truck, it is such a large truck that it is not practical for the City's needs. The Public Works Department has a water tank installed on one of the pick up trucks that has worked perfectly for their tasks. The purpose of declaring the water truck as surplus is to trade it straight across for a boom truck with a Grants Pass equipment dealer. The City at present does not have a boom truck and definitely has the City of Central Poinl City Cowlcil Minutes March 27, 2003 Page 6 need for one. Mike Quilty made a motion declaring the 1977 GMC water truck as surplus property. Nate Banry seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. Chief Sweeny did not have a department report. Bill Stults made a motion to adjourn to executive session at 8:35pm. Nate Banry seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting went into executive session. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council adjourned into Executive Session under the provision ORS 192.660(1)(b) to discuss discipline of Public Officers and Employees, and ORS 192.660(1) (e) Real Property Transactions. No action was taken. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Donna Higginbotham moved to adjourn, Bill Stults seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 27, 2003, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 10, 2003. Dated: ~ !~ b ~ G~~~/~-~-~- ~~3 Mayor Hank Williams ATTEST: Deputy City Recorder