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Home My WebLink AboutCM031308 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2008 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Bruce Dingler, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Walter Moczygemba, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were present. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; City Attorney Doug Engle; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Development Services Coordinator Matt Samitore; and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of February 28, 2008, City Council Minutes. B. Approval of Liquor License Change of Ownership - Rostel's Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATION -Central Point Investigation Unit Central Point Police Detective Kris Allison presented an overview of the Investigation Unit for the City of Central Point. She explained the purpose of the unit and trends in Central Point. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 1170, Authorization to Apply for a Government Grant for Flannagan Park Restroom. Development Services Coordinator Matt Samitore explained that the proposed resolution will authorize staff to submit a grant to the State of Oregon Small Project Grant program for restrooms in Flannagan Park. The City is requesting $42,000 from the state in collaboration with the $28,000 the city will be budgeting City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 13, 2008 Page 2 for the project. The Cities contribution will be from Park SDC's. If awarded, construction is expected to start in fall of this year. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1170, A Resolution of the City Council of Central Point, Oregon, Authorizing the City to Apply for a Government Grant from the Local Government Grant Program Distributed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, for the Construction of a Restroom in Flannagan Park and Delegating Authority to the City Administrator to Sign the Application. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1171, Authorization to Apply for a Government Grant for Blue Grass Downs Park Restrooms. Mr. Samitore explained that the proposed resolution authorizes staff to submit a grant to the State of Oregon Small Project Grant program for complete restrooms in Blue Grass Downs Park. The Cities contribution will be from Park SDC's. If awarded, construction is expected to start in fall of this year. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1171, A Resolution of the City Council of Central Point, Oregon, Authorizing the City to Apply fora Government Grant from the Local Government Grant Program Distributed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, for the Construction of a Restroom in Biue Grass Downs Park and Delegating Authority to the City Administrator to Sign the Application. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission Report for March 4, 2008: • The Commission recommended approval of amendments to CPMC Section 17.64 Off-Street Parking and Loading, Section 17.28 R-3 Residential Multiple-Family District, and Section 17.24 R-2 Residential Two Family District to update local standards to follow "Best management" practices and to set minimum density requirements in higher density zoning districts. The Commission found that the changes were reasonable and passed a resolution of intent to initiate the amendments. A public hearing was set for the April meeting followed by Council review later that month. • The Commission approved a Site Plan application for the Housing Authority to construct a 48 unit multi-family housing complex. The development includes town homes, apartments, and activity building and City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 13, 2008 Page 3 play area at the southwest corner of Scenic Avenue and Third Street in the R-3 district. The development proposal actually forced City staff to reevaluate code requirements for parking, minimum density, and set back in the R-3 district in general. The applicants presented their development with both scenarios. The Commission determined that a superior development project would result if the City amends the zoning code requirements but made sure that the project would meet the City standards for parking, architecture, and building construction. The Commission recommended approval of a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to update the Population and Demographic Element. The data presented is based on Jackson County's recently adopted population forecast for the region. The Population element provides the basis for preparing other elements including Land Use, Housing, Transportation and Economic Growth. A local area resident questioned the projection because it requires that more agricultural land be brought into the UGB. The Commission determined that the forecasts were reasonable. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the Planning Commission report for March 4, 200$, as presented. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Dick Halley stated that he would like to have an alternate assigned to the Joint Powers Committee (Greenway Committee). Kay Harrison stated that she would be willing to attend those meetings. Mayor Williams appointed Kay Harrison as the Joint Powers Committee Alternate member for Central Point. Mayor Williams stated that he will be submitting "If I were Mayor for a Day" flyers to School District #6. He is encouraging all grades to participate and return the submissions to LOC. Council Member Walter Moczygemba stated that there is a perception in the Community that the Department Directors who do not live in the City are not as concerned with City matters. He would like to have a discussion regarding the requirement of a Department Director to live in the City Limits. It was decided that this could be a Study Session item. Council Member Mike Quilty said that State Legislation has budgeted funds for "Green" type projects. They will be looking to award grants to projects that would reduce pollution. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that: City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 13, 2008 Page 4 • He attended the Hero's Breakfast for Ed Cobb and James Sollee. • He attended a TRADCO meeting. • He will be attending the LCDC Town Hall in Ashland regarding RPS. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - No report. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mike Quilty reported that he attended: • an Oregon Freight Advisory Meeting. • an Oversight Committee Meeting for RPS. • an MPO meeting on Planning Projects. Council Member Walt Moczygemba reported that he attended: • the Planning Commission Meeting. • a Steering Committee meeting for the Jewett Health Center. • a School Board meeting. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended the Hero's Breakfast, and will be taking a training class to become a Master Recycler. Council Member Dick Halley reported that he attended: • the Hero's breakfast • the Greenway Committee meeting • a Chamber meeting where they discussed the Rodeo events for May. Council Member Matt Stephenson attended the Medford Chamber Meeting. XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Development Services Coordinator Matt Samitore reported that: • the Veterans Memorial Group are looking for volunteers to help sell bricks at a booth during the Pear Blossom festival. • The State Parks Board has asked him to be a Board Member. They are also looking for citizens to be on the board. • The Fourth of July Committee has begun meeting and setting plans in motion for the celebration. • They were unsuccessful for the Boes Park Grant. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • There is a Cheese Guild event at the Rogue Creamery on March 15tH • We will be a gate sponsor for the Rodeo again this year. • Staff is busy working on the Budget. Meetings will begin April 21 gt. X1V. EXECUTIVE SESSION - No executive session XV. ADJOURNMENT City of Central Point City Council Minutes Mazch 13, 2008 Page 5 Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Mike Quilty seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. 1 The foregoing minutes of the March 13, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 27, 2008. Dated: << ~~ Mayor Hank Williams City Recorder