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Home My WebLink AboutCM102606CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes October 26, 2006 I. REGULAR AREETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 111. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Nate Banry, Bruce Dingler, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, and Mike Quilty were present. Becca Croft was excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Jill Turner; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Recreation Director Katherine Boxer, and Planning Secretary Didi Thomas were also present. Becca Croft arrived at 7:02 p.m. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Two residents of New Haven Estates appeared and advised the City Council of the presence of what is assumed to be a wildcat in captivity at 2153 Jeremy Street in the Blue Grass Downs subdivision. The neighbors expressed concerns about the animal, the effect of the animal's presence in the neighborhood on property values, and safety of residents, particularly children. Various possible solutions were discussed amongst Council members and a decision was reached to turn the matter over to City Attorney Doug Engle. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of October 12, 2006 City Council Minutes. B. Approval to move the second meeting in November to November 30, 2006. C. Approval to cancel the regular Council meeting on December 21, 2006. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance No. 1894, An Ordinance Amending AAunicipal Code Chapter 2.10 to Remove Custody of Personnel Files from City Recorder Duties City of Central Point City Council Minutes October 26, 2006 Page 2 of 5 Nate Banry made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1894, An Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.10 to Remove Custody of Personnel Files from City Recorder Duties. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Nate Banry, yes. Motion approved. B. Ordinance No. 1895, An Ordinance Adding a New Chapter to the Central Point Municipal Code, Chapter 8.38, Pertaining to Garbage Removal Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1895, An Ordinance Adding a New Chapter to the Central Point Municipal Code, Chapter 8.38, Pertaining to Garbage Removal. Becca Croft seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Nate Banry, yes; and Becca Croft, yes. Motion approved. C. First Reading - An Ordinance Amending Portions of Central Point Municipal Code (CPMC) Chapter 8.04 Pertaining to Abatement of Nuisances City Administrator, Phil Messina, reviewed the highlights of the proposed ordinance with Council. Becca Croft asked for the inclusion of assurance that appeals could be filed with City Council. Kay Harrison made a motion to pass to second reading an Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code Chapter 8.04 Pertaining to Abatement of Nuisances with the addition of a third option allowing for appeals to the City Council. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; and Bruce Dingler, yes. D. First Reading - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.68 of the Central Point Municipal Code Pertaining to Unlawful Conduct in City Parks Parks & Recreation Department Director, Katherine Boxer, stated a new park ordinance is being proposed to replace the old one. The proposed new ordinance provides tools for law enforcement and is more proactive for keeping parks clear of trash. The only item of concern is the change which allows for dogs in City parks. Mike Quilty indicated that he would like to see model airplanes as a permitted use in City parks and discussion ensued as to which parks would best be suited for model airplanes and dogs. It was determined that unless otherwise posted, dogs and model airplanes would be permitted uses in City Parks. Becca Croft indicated that she would like to see this matter returned to the Parks Commission to develop guidelines for designating certain parks for model planes. Nate Banry made a motion to pass to second reading an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.68 of the Central Point Municipal Code Pertaining to Unlawful Conduct in City Parks as presented with the exception that if posted, dogs and model City of Central Point City Council Minutes October 26, 2006 Page 3 of 5 airplanes would not be permitted, according to guidelines established by the Parks Commission. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; and Dick Halley, yes. Motion approved. E. Resolution No. 1124, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 1123 for Public Works Fees Bob Pierce, Public Works Director, presented a staff report stating that based upon further analysis of certain public works fees for engineering review and inspection on new partitions and subdivisions, it was determined that errors in the methodology used to calculate new fees just~ed adjustments to the current fee schedule. Becca Croft made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1124, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 1123 for Public Works Fees. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Mike Quilty, yes; Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS In response to a query by Bruce Dingier, Phil Messina advised that the department head _ retreat was to be held at Morrision's Lodge in Grants Pass on October 30 and 31, 2006. Communication issues and inter-departmental communication were agenda items for the meeting. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he: • attended the League of Oregon Cities conference and talked about ballot issues; • attended the Veterans Memorial Highway dedication; • attended the School District #6 kickoff meeting with Phil Messina; • attended various Regional Problem Solving meetings. X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported: • he attended various Regional Problem Solving meetings; • he attended Strategic Planning meeting - Mr. Messina indicated that he would like to see the City Council attend Strategic Planning meetings on January 13, 2007 from 9 -Noon and January 16, 2007 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The group is stilt looking for a good location for these meetings and more information will be forthcoming. • Chief Zeliff will be providing ethics training citywide; • Human Resources will bring someone in to conduct sexual harassment training. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS City of Central Point City Council Minutes October 26, 2006 Page 4 of 5 - Nate Banry reported that he attended a School District #6 athletic advisory committee meeting and noted that the softball field has a drain problem. Bruce Dingier reported that he attended the Traffic Safety committee meeting. Dick Halley reported that he attended the Greenway committee meeting and they were developing signage for the greenway using international symbols and highlighting special features in the different areas of the greenway. Becca Croft reported that she attended a Rogue Valley Council of Government's meeting and concerns continue about losing O & C funds. Kay Harrison reported that she: • attended a LOC home town meeting with Phi{ Messina; • attended a RVTD presentation. Mike Quilty reported: • he had attended a contract oversight committee meeting for RPS; • spoke with ODOT and LCDC regarding RPS and MPO matters; • attended the kick-off meeting for Strategic Planning; • attended an RPS policy committee meeting; • attended a Highway 62 project team meeting and they are down to two alternatives XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported: • Taylor Road has been paved; • the department is short-staffed with two employees in Iraq and two others on paternity leave; • Stephanie Woolett has been hired to replace Dave Arkens; • The department has been interviewing candidates fora Worker 1 position; • A sewer line at the shop goes directly into a storm drain but that storm drain goes directly into the sewer plant; • Discussions were held at Jewett Elementary concerning school bus traffic issues; • A traffic safety committee meeting had been held. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented Council members with an update on the progress of the Regional Problem Solving committee and the efforts being made by the City of Central Point in its Urban Growth Boundary expansion. He explained that the City was initiating an expansion outside of the RPS process and meetings are scheduled to meet with urban reserve area residents before the end of the year. State agencies have provided feedback on City of Central Poim City Council Minutes October 26, 2006 Page 5 of 5 the various areas under consideration and we will be obtaining feedback from property owners before proceeding further. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that he: • attended an International Chiefs Conference in Boston. Chief Zeliff reported that speakers included the superintendent of the New Orleans police department and the head of security for Israel. Key issues for law enforcement in the future would include homeland security, gang activity and cyberspace crimes. Finance Director Jill Turner reported that: • trainers had been- in and were training on an update to software in the finance department as well as the utility billing process; • new court software was entailing having to enter citations by hand; • the department had finished with field work for year end and working with auditors; • a former court clerk was to be arraigned on Monday, October 30, 2006 on embezzlement charges. Jill then requested Council volunteers to assist with long term financial planning, and Hank Williams, Mike Quilty and Bruce Dingier volunteered. Parks & Rec Director Katherine Boxer reported: • she visited Ashland with the Parks maintenance crew and got some ideas on how to modify the organization and how to approach some of the maintenance issues; • The Central Point Senior Center will have it's 25"' Anniversary luncheon on November 16, 2006. Dick Halley will be the guest speaker. Katherine stated that Bambi had been well received by the Senior Center and is helping to enhance internal processes; • After school programs are moving along; • Jennifer Boardman is doing a great jobs; • Katherine attended a national conference in Seattle. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Mike Quilty moved to adjourn. Nate Banry seconded. All said "aye° and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the October 26, 2006 Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of November 7, 2006. ~ ~'. _ Mayor Hank Williams ..~ Dated: ~~~v /~