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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM062206CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2006 I. ~ REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Becca Croft, Dick Halley, and Kay Harrison were present. Nate Banry, Bruce Dingier, and Mike Quilty were excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Jill Tumer, Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Planning Manager Don Burt; and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of June 8, 2006, City Council Minutes B. Approval of Street Closure for the 4~' of July Celebration C. Acceptance of the May Financial Statement D. Authorization of Agreement to continue Emergency Dispatch contract with SORC E. Authorize Limited Power of Attorney: CMAQ Grant LGIP Account (9~' and Laurel project) Becca Croft made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Public Hearing -Resolution No. 1106, A Resolution Adopting a Budget 'for Fiscal Year July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007, Making Appropriations and Leving Taxes. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 22, 2006 Page 2 Finance Director Jitl Turner stated that this Budget Hearing and resolutions are the final City Council step in completing the 2006-07 Budget. The Budget Committee met in May and reviewed the proposed budget. The Council can not increase the tax levy without approval of the Budget Committee. Budget increases of more than 10°!o to individual fund budget appropriations require a supplemental budget process. Mayor WiNiams opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Public Hearing Closed. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1106, A Resolution Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year Juty 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, Making Appropriations and Loving Taxes. Becca Croft seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, no; Kay Harrison, yes. Motion failed. City Attorney stated that when only three Council members present a vote must be unanimous or the motion fails. Ms, Tumor explained that if the proposed resolution is not approved at this time another Council Meeting will need to be scheduled prior to June 30 in order to have an adapted budget by July 1, 2006. Mr. Halley stated that he was not able to attend the final Budget Meeting and is concerned about some of the items that were cut from the proposed budget. He does not agree with removing the Bear Greek Project or the Parking Enforcement issue. City Administrator Phil Messina and Ms. Turner explained that the Committee did not wish to raise taxes and some of the proposed items had to be removed. The Bear Creek Project would not begin until the following budget season. The Committee decided to remove that item and budget it next year. The Parking Enforcement Contract will continue at a reduced rate and the Council will deade later if the City will continue to pay for the contract when the expiration date arrives. They would like to talk with the downtown merchants before making a decision. Dick Halley made a motion to take a revote on Resolution No. 1106, A Resolution Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, Making Appropriations and Loving Taxes. Becca Croft seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1107, A Resolution Adopting General Procedures for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Ms. Turner explained that the resolution outlines general procedures that will be followed during the year, as well as the appointments of City Attorney, Municipal Judge, Insurance Agent of Record, and City Auditor. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1107, A Resolution Adopting General Procedures for Fiscal Year 200612007, Becca Croft City of Central Pourt City Council Minutes June 22, 2006 Pale 3 seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. C. Resolution No. 1108, A Resolution Certifying the Provisions of Certain Municipal Services by the City of Central Point, Oregon. Ms. Tumer explained that this resolution is required in order to receive state cigarette, liquor, and highway taxes. The City expects to receive $927,000 from these resources in 2006/07. Becca Croft made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1108, A Resolution Certifying the Provisions of Certain Municipal Services by the City of Central Point, Oregon. Kay Hamson seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. D. Resolution No. 1109, A Resolution Electing to Receive State Revenue Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Pursuant to ORS 221.770 Ms. Turner explained that this resolution requests State revenue sharing. The City expects to receive $105,000 from this source. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1109, A Resolution Electing to Receive State Revenue Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Pursuant to ORS 221.770. Becca Croft seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. E. Resolution No. 1110, A Resolution Authorizing an Inter-fund Loan Ms. Turner explained that the proposed resolution authorizes an inter-fund loan for the Snowy Butte Lane and the Meadow's water fine LID projects. This loan provides for interim financing until the projects are constructed, assessed, and bonded. Once Snowy Butte Lane is complete and assessed, final financing will be secured. Becca Croft made a motion to approve Resolution 1110, A Resolution Authorizing an Inter-fund Loan. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. F. Resolution No. 1111, A Resolution Extending the City of Central Point's Worker's Compensation Coverage to Volunteers of the City of Central Point Mr. Messina stated that the City's worker's compensation insurance carrier requires that the City's governing board approve a resolution annually regarding worker's .compensation coverage for volunteers. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1111, A Resolution Extending the City of Central Point's Worker's Compensation Coverage to Volunteers of the City of Central Point. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 22, 2006 Pale 4 G. A Resolution Revising Position Classification Pay Plan Mr. Messina explained that the recommended resolution ratifies and adopts the revised Classification Pay Plan, adjusting the monthly salaries for bargaining unit and management positions. The pay plan includes a cost of living adjustment as established in the bargaining units. Wuman Resource Manager Barbara Robson reorganized the plan by bargaining units and management. She has also removed some positions that no longer exist; and a few minor title revisions. There was discussion among the Council. They do not feel comfortable taking a vote on this item without a full contingent of the Council Members. Dick Halley made a motion to continue this item to July 13, 2006. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, no; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion failed. H. Resolution No. 1112, A Resolution of Agreement to Extend the Cable Franchise Through January 31, 200%, with Charter Communications Until the City Formally Grants or Denies a Franchise Renewal Mr. Messina stated that the Charter Communications franchise expired on June 24, 2005. Last year the Council extended the franchise to June 30, 2006. Staff is now working on a renegotiation of the franchise with Charter and is requesting an additional extension to January 31, 2007. Becca Croft made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1112, A Resolution of Agreement to Extend the Cable Franchise through January 31, 2007, with Charter Communications until the City Formally Grants or Denies a Franchise Renewal. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. i. Public Hearing -First Reading of Ordinances Amending Title 16--17 of the Central Point flAunicipal Code Kay Harrison stated that she would like to see this item continued to the July 13, Council meeting when more members could be present. Mayor Williams would Pike to hear the presentation and allow citizens to testify. Planning Manager Don Burt stated that he would give a short presentation and save the full version until the next meeting. On May 11, 2006, the Council directed staff to prepare the attached Ordinance and supporting documentation. The Council continued the public hearing to allow interested parties an opportunity to inspect and comment on the mod cations that were made at their last hearing. This item has been re-noticed to allow interested parties' additional time to review and comment on the proposed changes. Each amendment has been broken out into a separate ordinance for clarity. There are a total of nine amendments in all: City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 22, 2006 Pale 5 Amendment No. 1, Section 17.08.010 Definitions.. Specific. Updates the description of General Definitions, alphabetize and add definitions for Accessory Dwelling Units; Anchor Tenant; Retail Establishments, Large; Shopping Center; Shopping .Center Anchor Tenant Ratio; Shopping Center, Community; Shopping Center, Neighborhood; and Shopping Center, Regional. The new definitions are self explanatory and have been discussed with the Planning Commission. Amendment No. 2. Sections 17.32 C-N. Neighborhood Commercial District. Replaces the term "convenience shopping centers with "neighborhood shopping center" and allows neighbofiood shopping centers as a permitted use. Amendment No. 3, Section 17.44, C=4, Tourist and Office Professional District. Eliminates description of community shopping center as a shopping center and introduces the use of large retail establishments of 80,000 sq. ft. or less as a permitted use. Amendment No. 4, Section 4, Section 17.46 C-5, Thoroughfare commercial District. Allows community shopping centers and large retail establishments of 80,000 sq. ft. or less as a permitted use and allows regional shopping centers and large retail establishments greater than 80,000 sq. ft. as a conditional use. Amendment No. 5, Section 17.77.005 through 17.77.070 Accessory Dwelling Units. Introduces accessory dwelling units as a permitted use in the R-L and R-1 zoning districts. Currently the use of an ADU is limited to the Transit Oriented Development zoning district or in older parts of town where they have been grandfathered in. Section 17.77 introduces ADU- to other parts of town where they can meet the general and special provisions of this section. Amendment No 6, Section 16.36.040 Flag Lots. Modifies the size and number of lots allowed under the flag lot provisions. Amendment No. 7, Section 17.36 C-2, Commercial Professional District. Cleans up Title 17 references to zoning that no longer exist in the City. Amendment No. 8, Section 17.40 C-3, Downtown Business District. Cleans up title 17 references to zoning that no longer exist in the City. Amendment No. 9, Section 17.12.020 Zones -Classification Cleans up Title 17 references that no longer exist in the City. Mr. Burt stated that 80,000 sq ft is the average of a survey conducted to see what other cities consider a "Big Box". This also covers current businesses in Central Point that are large in size. Mayor Williams opened the Public Hearing. Brent Black, Contractor Mr. Black stated that he has been waiting for six months to develop: a Flag Lot in accordance with these changes. The front portion of the lot has been completed City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 22, 2006 Pale 6 but he has been waiting for Council to approve these revisions. He would like to know if the Council could vote on this issue tonight. Council stated that they would like .to wait until more members are available before voting on these amendments. Becca Croft made a motion to continue the Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinances Amending Title 16 ~ 17 of the Central Point Municipal Code. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. J. Resolution No. 1113, A .Resolution Confimning that the City of Central Point Supports the Front Street Transportation Enhancement Project Mr. Burt stated that the City completed the Central Point Highway 99 Corridor Plan, the purpose was to improve the general streetscape and pedestrian environment along that section of Highway 99 from Cupp Road to Scenic Road. The improvements include: Sidewalks, landscaped medians, pedestrian crossing, gateway medians, and on-street parking. The city is preparing a Transportation Enhancement Program application to assist with the construction of pedestrian and streetscape improvements. The funding period is for 2009 through 2011. The estimated cost of the project is $1,600,000. The City's commitment is approximately $184,000. Becca Croft made a motion to approve R®solution No. 1113, A Resolution Confirming that the City of Central Point Supports the Front Street Transportation Enhancement Project. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; and Kay Harrison, yes. Motion approved. Viii. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he: • Had a meeting with Commissioner Gilmour regarding RPS maps for Central Point. • Attended the RPS meeting defining who the parties are in the process. IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • He attended the RPS meeting • He attended a meeting with Sal Mellelo • He attended the stadium dedication at Crater High School • He attended a meeting at Crater regarding a Small Schools Initiative • He attended the SOU Graduation ceremony X. COUNCIL REPORTS City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 22, 2006 Page 7 Dick Halley reported that he: • Attended the Crater High School Stadium dedication • Attended a Chamber meeting • Attended Greeters at the Library • Attended the Fair Board meeting • Attended the Ad Hoc Water Rates meeting XI. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Planning Manager Don Burt reported that staff had apre-application meeting with Wal-Mart representatives. They submitted an application today. The application has not been reviewed. The proposed amendments will not effect the application. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • They have eighteen volunteers for the VIP program. Their first assignment will be to help with the 4"' of July. • They have been working on filling the Corporate Positions that were approved in the budget. • He will be out of town on vacation next week. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • Staff has been working on the Public Works Standards update • Staff have been working on SKAtA for valve control from a computer in the office or at the shops. XII. ADJOURNMENT Becca Croft moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the June 22, 2006, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of July 13, 2006. ~ Dated: ~/lv~ 0~ A City Recorder Mayor Hank Williams