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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM102308CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Il~eeting Minutes October 23, 2008 L REGULAR-.MEETING. CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL C/1LL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Bruce Dingier, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Walter Moczygemba, and Matthew Stephenson were present. Mike Quilty was excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Deputy Public Works Director Chris. Clayton; Police Lt Steve McGee; Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore; Interim Finance Director Bev Adams; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES. -None V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of October 9, 2008, City Council Minutes. B. Approval of Traffic Safety Committee recommendations. C. Approval to cancel the second meeting in November and move meetings in .December to the 4~' and 18~'. D. Financial Statements ending. September 30, 2008. There was some discussion regarding the Financial Statement. The General Fund Interdepartmental section is at 308%. Interim Finance Director Bev Adams stated that it must be a key stroke error. She will look into this and report back to the Council. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda ,writh the notation that the Finance Department will provide an explanation to Council regarding the Interdepartmental Fund total. Walter Moczygemba seconded. Roil call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay, Harrison, yes; Walter Moczyg~mba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VL ITEINS REflAOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None. removed VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS City of Central Point City Council Minutes October 23, 2008 Page 2 A. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1920, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.18 to the Central Point Municipal Code Parks and Recreation Commission Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore stated that this is the second reading of an Ordinance to change the number of members on the Parks and Recreation Committee from 9 to 7. If the ordinance is approved staff will return with member recommendations in December. There were no recommended changes at the first reading. Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Ordinance fVo. 1920, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.18 to the Central Point Municipal Code Parks and Recreation Commission. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. Second Reading, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.40 Entitled "Graffiti Vandalism" to the Central Point Municipal Code Lt McGee reported this is the second reading of an Ordinance declaring Graffiti Vandalism a nuisance in Central Point. There were no recommended changes at the first reading. There was discussion regarding Section 8.40.070 (e)(1). The is concern this section will put undue stress on businesses for issues that are not under their control. By requiring them to retrofit their building if it has been marked with Graffiti more than five times in twelve months. The City would be punishing the businesses for something they did not do. City Attorney Engle stated that this section should not be under the ease of removal and prevention section. It is covered in section 8.40.060. He feels that E (1) and (2) could -both be moved to 8.40.060 Removal of Graffiti or removed from the Ordinance alf together. A graffiti eradication order would be at the discretion of the City Council. Mayor Williams asked for audience participation. Bill Christy, Grange Co-op representative Mr. Christy stated that they appreciate what the Police Department is trying, to do, but this Ordinance would be very hard to enforce. He asked what makes something graffiti. The Grange Co-op is against several sections in the ordinance. It should be condensed so that it will be enforceable and should not put a burden on the businesses. Kay Harrison made a motion to continue to a later date An Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.40 Entitled Graffiti Vandalism to the CPMC until after a committee has met to discuss the issue with business owners. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay ~' J City of Centro! Point City Council Minutes October 23, 2008 Page 3 Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba; yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. .. The Committee wilt consist of Chief Zeliff, Kay Harrison and Darren Davidson from Grange Co-op. C. Resolution No. 1193, A Resolution Declaring the Necessity to Condemn Certain Real Property for Street Improvements Hazel Street East of 10 Street Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton stated that the City and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) have received a congestion management air quality grant to fix the unpaved section. of Hazel Street. This project is in the design phase with construction to begin in July. ODOT requires all local agency projects to include a resolution of need pertaining to the acquisition of necessary right of way and easements. Preliminary alignment maps show that the project will require cons#ruction easements from adjacent property owners, ,but will not require the transfer of private property to public right-of--way. The majority of property owners are in favor of the completion of this project. Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1193, A Resolution Declaring the Necessity to Condemn Certain Real Property for Street Improvements on Hazel Street East of 10~' Street. Walter Moczygemba seconded. Roll -call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halle Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. M t on approved ison, yes; VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Walter Moczygemba asked if it would be possible for Staff to look into providing charging spaces for electric can;. Mr. Clayton will look into the possibility of providing. a space or two at City Hall. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor WiAiams reported that: • He attended the Study Session. • He attended City Hall Day in Rogue River. • He attended the annual lunch for Rogue Palley Realtors. X. CITY ADIWIPIiS.TRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that he: • Attended an RPS Meeting. • Attended the City Hall Day. • Attended a Ward I meeting which went well and he is working on a location for a Ward 11 meeting. XI. COUNCIL. REPORTS City of Central Point City Council Minutes October 23, 2008 Page 4 Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that: • He attended a. Credit Union Annual Conference in Portland. • He is now a SOREDI Board Member. • He attended the Study Session. Council Member Bruce Dingier reported that he attended the Ward I meeting. Council Member Dick Halley reported that: • He attended the Parks and Recreation Parks and Foundation meeting. • He attended the Study Session. • He attended the Children's Advocacy annual lunch. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended: • the Study Session. • the City Hall Day . • an RVSS meeting. • a Water Commission meeting. • an MPO PAS meeting. • the Children's Advocacy annual lunch. • the Bite of the Rogue event at the Expo. • the Fair Board meeting. Council Member Walter Moczygemba reported that he attended the Study Session. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that there is a 30 year old section of storm drain on Hopkins that is failing. This section is cracking., and ready to clog the existing line. If that were to happen it could cause damage to a large number of homes. Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore reported that: • Several staff members helped with the Battle of the Bones III over the weekend. • Don Jones Park is coming along nicely, they should be paving in the next week. or so. The Memorial. dedication will be November 11 "'. Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton reported that he: • Is working on a resolution for the Water Fund Franchise. • Attended a meeting with RVSS and Eagle Point to discuss a Sewer Franchise. Fee. • Has ordered a new timing device for the Council Chambers to use during public hearings. Lt Steve McGee reported that: • the west side substation is now open. They had a good turnout for the grand opening. 1 City of Central Point City.Council Minutes October 23, 2008 Page 5 • two new officers are now able to patrol on their own. • One new officer will be attending the Academy in November. • The Chief will be interviewing candidates for the vacant Office Support Specialist ppsition next week. Interim Finance Director Bev Adams reported that: • She has been working with. Fire District 3 and a new fixed assets program. • The audit is almost complete. • She attended the NW Government Finance Officers Conference in Portland.. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Dick Halley seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. 1 The foregoing minutes bf the October 23, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting, of November 13, 2008. Dated: t L ~ l~l O~ Mayo ank Williams ATTE City Recorder