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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM030906CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 9, 2006 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: Becca Croft, Bruce Dingier, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, and Mike Quilty were present. Nate Banry was excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Jill Turner; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Recreation Director Katherine Boxer and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Richard Anderson, Project Manager, Disabilities Recreation Project Mr. Anderson stated that there are plans to improve the Expo ponds to be handicap accessible. They have the backing of the Fair Board and would like the support of Central Point. The project committee will be soliciting- in-kind donations for the work and improvements from businesses through out the valley. After the improvements are complete the Expo will be responsible for the maintenance. When complete this project will have fishing platforms, fishing pier, pavilions, restrooms, parking spaces, drinking fountain, wheelchair accessible paths and picnic sites. They will be in need of water and are asking the City to provide a 185' stretch of 8" water line from Penninger Road to Foley Road. Public Works Director Bob Pierce explained that the cities agreement with the Medford Water Commission does not allow the City to provide water to anyone out side of the Urban Growth Boundary. The Expo would need to be included in the UGB or the Medford Water Commission would need to provide written approval for such a project. The City does not currently have a water line in that area and has included a project this big in our five year plan. Fair Grounds Director Chris Borovanski stated that the Fair Board has endorsed the project. 1 City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 9, 2006 Page 2 V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of February 23, 2006, City Council Minutes. Mike Quilty made amotion- to approve the consent agenda- as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed. VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATION -DEQ PRESENTATION John Becker, DEQ representative Mr. Becker explained that regulations for fine particulate and inhalable coarse particulate matter are going to increase nationally. He explained the difference in the current and proposed standards. Currently the Rogue Valley is not in compliance with the recommended changes. DEQ is recommending that cities approve ordinances to ban open burning in residential areas, and implement a mandatory woodstove change out program. The change outs would be required when an residence is sold with a wood stove that is not certified. Before the sale can close the stove would have to be replaced with a certified wood stove or the old stove removed. He provided a copy of the ordinance that the City of Bend adopted requiring the removal of non-certified wood stoves and fireplace inserts when a structure containing them is sold. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance No. 1.870, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.55.020- to the Central Point Municipal Code Pertaining to the Traffic Safety Committee Membership. City Administrator Phil Messina stated this is the second- reading of an Ordinance changing the number of members on the Traffic Safety Committee from three to five. There were no recommended changes at the first reading. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1870, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.55.020 to the Central Point Municipal Code Pertaining to the Traffic Safety Committee Membership. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. IX. BUSINESS A. Appointment of Park Commissign Member City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 9, 2006 Page 3 Mayor Hank Williams recommended appointment of Patricia Alvarez to the vacant Park Commission position expiring on December 12, 2006. - Mike Quilty made a motion to appoint Patricia Alvarez to the Park Commission Vacancy expiring December 12, 2006. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. B. Appointment of Traffic Safety Committee Members Mayor Hank Williams recommended the appointment of Lori Mangold, Bruce Viar, John Dufur, Ernest Conrad, and Gene Christie all of them are citizens of Central Point. Mike Quilty made a motion to appoint Lori Mangold to the Traffic• Safety Committee. Becca Croft seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes;, Kay ~Fiarrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Mike- Quilty made a motion to appoint Bruce Viar to the Traffic Safety Committee. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Kay Harrison made a motion to appoint John Dufur to the Traffic, Safety Committee. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Kay Harrison made a motion to appoint Gene Christie to the Traffic, Safety Committee..Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll Call:~Becca Croft, yes; Bruce pingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Mike- Quilty made a motion to appoint Ernest Conrad to the Traffic Safety Committee. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll Call: ,Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. C. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission Report for the meeting of March 7, 2006:, _,:. 1. The Commission continued a hearing to review a Tentative Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Planned Unit Development applications for a proposed. mixed use development known as Tatile Rock Business Park. The property is located on the west side of Table Rock Road and south of Hamrick Road in the M-1, ~gnjrtg district. The applicant requested the continuation in order to discuss and Foordinate the extension of infrastructure (water, sewer and' a street) through the shovel-ready site to the north. 2. The Commission tentatively approved a regy~st for a two lot partition in the R-1-10, zoning district. The property is Ipcated at 3634 Grant Road north of Beall Lane and west of Mendolia Way. The Commission found City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 9, 2006 Page 4 3 4 5. that the proposed tentative plan met the City's subdivision and zoning requirements. The Commission denied a request to remove a large Port Orford .Cedar Tree from a new subdivision known as Jans Court. The property is located south of Taylor Road in the TOD-LMR zoning district. The Commission originally stipulated that the cedar tree be preserved but the developer encountered problems with utility easements that necessitated his request to remove the tree. The Commission found that the tree was still healthy and should be worked around. The Commission continued a hearing to review an amendment to a previously approved tentative plan known as Twin Creeks Crossing, Phase I. The amendment would create a total of 26 additional lots that are consistent with the approved Twin Creeks Master Plan. The property is located south of Scenic Road and west of Highway 99 and the railroad in the- heart of the new development. Objections raised by one of the Commissioners were questioned as a conflict of interest and the applicants requested the continuation to resolve the matter. The Commission approved an amendment to the Miller Estates PUD that allows the construction of awnings and patio covers within the rear setback. The Commission found that the state standards for setbacks and patio covers allow the lesser setback and that the PUD provisions give the City the flexibility to make the amendment. Under miscellaneous business, the Commission approved an amendment to the site plan for the Oakglen tentative subdivision. There was also an ongoing discussion about Large Retail Establishments in response to a City Council resolution to clarify their p{acement and relationship to shopping centers. The Commission were given a draft copy of code changes to consider relative to administrative procedures. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that: He attended the open house. The departments had good displays and he was impressed with the attendance of staff members. He attended an RPS meeting where it was decided that cities could no longer change their recommendations for growth. He wil{ not be able to attend the MPO meeting and would like Kay Harrison to attend in his place. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • He attended the Northwest Leadership Conference in Portland. • He will be out of town next week attending the Northwest Managers Conference. • He had a meeting with representatives of the Masonic Lodge where they discussed the cemetery. They are in need of assistance with 1 1 1 City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 9, 2006 Page 5 maintenance of the cemetery. He would like the Council to consider in- kind services and materials for limited support from the city to help maintain the historic cemetery. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Mike Quilty reported that: • He attended the RPS Oversite Committee meeting. They will be begin public outreach and encourage more comments. • He attended a quarterly Oregon MPO meeting in Central Point on March 7th & ~ 8th. • He attended the Study Session. • He will be attending an RPS Policy Committee meeting. • He has been appointed as the MPO Policy Chair. • He attended the open house on Monday night. • He attended an Oregon Freight Advisory Committee meeting. • He attended the meeting for a joint use facility. Kay Harrison reported that she attended the open house and the Study Session. Becca Croft reported that she attended the open house. Dick Halley reported that: • He attended the Study Session. • He attended an AdHoc meeting regarding tourism. • He attended the Bear Creek Green Way Committee meeting. • He attended the open house. Bruce Dingier reported that: • He attended the Tourism AdHoc meeting. • He attended the open house. • He had a meeting with Ms. Turner regarding compression. XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that: • She attended the open hpuse. • She attended the Northwest Leadership Conference. • Electrical permit will soon pe available online. • They have been busy moving into their new offices. • She has been working on budget. Parks and Recreation Director Katherine Boxer reported that: • They have moved into their new offices. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 9, 2006 Page 6 • She has been preparing for the first Non-profit Foundation meeting. • Staff has been working on the next class brochure. Finance Director Jill Turner reported that: • Staff has been working on archiving projects. • She has been working with the departments on their budgets. • Staff has been working with the Meadows residents on the LID assessments. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: The volunteer program is up to 20 interested people. • There will be two more officers for the DARE Program. • The department sent several staff members to the Northwest Leadership Seminar. • He will be meeting with School District 6 regarding security issues. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • He has been attending the RPS meetings. • Staff has been working on the East Pine Street Study and Plan. • They have received an application for the facade improvement loan program. • The railroad crossing project is in the final stages. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • He has been working on the budget. • He attended the open house. • They were able to avoid- shutting off water to several- customers for ddys while they worked on the Haskell/Taylor Road Waterline project. • Several Public Works employees had to work a 22 hour shift to repair a water line that a customer drilled into. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Mike Quilty moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye' and- the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 9; 2006, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 23, 2006. Dated: 3/~`J1 ~ ~ ~ -i~~~ Mayor Hank Williams City Recorder 1