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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM022405CITY OF C~•TRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 2005 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: Nate Banry, Becca Croft, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, and Sandi Richardson were present. Mike Quilty 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. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Mayor Williams presented Paul Lunte a certificate of appreciation for serving on the Planning Commission from 1999 - 2004. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES A. Presentation from ACCESS (Community Action Agency) Mary Holbrook presented a report for services provided to Central Point residents in 2004. She explained the ACCESS food share program, housing options, and family and senior services. B. Downtown Merchants Group -Brian Casey, Chair person Mr. Casey reported that the Downtown Merchants Group has been reviewing the Downtown Revitalization Plan. They are currently working on recommendations and goals for downtown revitalization. The committee will be reviewing options for a bike path, trees and sidewalks and will be reviewing street designs. They will report back to the Council when they have completed their reviews. Mayor Williams stated that the Council will be holding a Study Session on February 28, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. to review Highway 99/Pine Street Intersection. Citizens are welcome to attend. VI. CO T AGENDA y'"„> A. ~ . ~-¢~p,_„~ royal of F City of Central Point City Council Minutes Pel~ruary 24, 2005 Page 2 Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Becca Croft seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, abstain; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandy Richardson, yes. Motion approved. VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items removed. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No.1048, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 19.23 Acres of Land Located on the West of Table Rock Road and North of Airport Road into the City of Central Point, Oregon (Applicants: Hamlin Properties II, LLC, dba Table Rock Business Park, LLC (37 2W 126; TL 800, 900, 901 ~ 902)) Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained the owners and applicants are represented by Dennis Hoffbuhr, the consultant who prepared the annexation documents. A coordinated `master plan' has been devised for the development of industrial land west of Table Rock Roads. Annexation will be followed by a subdivision and possibly an Industria{ PUD. The proposed draft site plan shows a road directly across from Airport Road on Table Rock. The proposed plan will provide seven business lots to be developed and a circulation road within the development. There was discussion about improvements to Table Rock Road, and the amount of Traffic a proposal of this size may cause on Pine Street. Mr. Humphrey stated that the East Pine Street Corridor Committee will be working on this issue. Nate Banry made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1048, A Resolution Declaring the Annexation of 19.23 Acres of Land Located on the West of Table Rock Road and North of Airport Road into the City of Central Point, Oregon (Applicants: Hamlin Properties II, LLC, dba Table Rock Business Park, LLC (37 2W 12B; TL 800, 900, 901 & 902)) Kay Harrison Seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandy Richardson, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1049, A Resolution Re-Adopting the Rutes ofi the City Council and Code of Ethics City Administrator Phil Messina explained that the Council reviewed the attached rules of the Council and only one change was recommended at that time. Currently page 12 states that "Amendments (if desired) and re-adoption will occur at the 1 St meeting of the new fiscal year." Staff recommends changing the date to "annually". This will provide time for new Council Members to review the rules and code of ethics and make suggestions prior to re- adoption. 1 1 There was discussion regarding voting requirements. No changes were recommended. City o~ Central Point City Council Minutes February 24, 2005 Page 3 Dick Halley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1049, Re-Adopting the Rules of the City Council and Code of Ethics with recommended Changes. Nate Banry seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandy Richardson, yes. Motion approved. IX. BUSINESS A. Approval of Four Traffic Control Issues Public Works Director Bob Pierce stated that Central Point Municipal Code section 10.04.020 requires that the Council designate, by motion, certain traffic control devices. He presented four issues that have come to the attention of City Staff. A resident of Willow Bend Way has requested that a Dead End sign be placed on Willow Bend Way to help reduce traffic. Willow Bend Way is currently a dead end street. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the placement of a Dead End sign on Willow Bend Way as recommended by staff. Becca Croft seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandy Richardson, yes. Motion approved. 2. Central Point Police Officer, Steve Bohn has requested that a "25 MPH" sign be installed on Pittview Ave facing west near Shayla Lane because of reports of speeding. Staff has done a speed count and there are a few cars driving over the speed limit. Nate Banry made a motion to approve the placement of a 25 MPH sign on Pittview Ave as recommended by staff. Sandi Richardson seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandy Richardson, yes. Motion approved. 3. A request has been made to designate a disabled parking area in front of 521 Manzanita St. The lady living there depends on medical transport for most of her transportation needs. Staff believes that by properly delineating parking spaces in front of the residence, access to a medical transport vehicle could be provided without creating a designated disabled parking only space. Staff recommends that parking spaces be delineated along the 500 block of Manzanita St. Nate Banry made a motion authorizing staff to delineate parking spaces along the 500 block of Manzanita St. as recommended by staff. Becca Croft seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandy Richardson, yes. Motion approved. 4. Snowy Butte Meadows Subdivision has been approved for construction on Snowy Butte Lane. Snowy Butte Lane is a public access road and has a barricade at the north end. As a result of development, Snowy Butte Lane will, as properties are developed, be reconstructed to City Standards and turned over to the City. !n order for the first development to take place, Fire District No. 3 is requiring that the City o~ Central Point City Counoil Minutes February 24, ?005 Pale 4 barricades at the north end of Snowy Butte Lane be removed to provide a second entrance to the project for emergency services. Kay Harrison made a motion authorizing Staff to remove the Barricades at the North End of Snowy Butte Lane as recommended by Fire District No. 3. Nate Banry seconded. Roll Call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and and Sandy Richardson, yes. Motion approved. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that: on February 14'h he met with representatives from Rogue Valley Irrigation District regarding water rights issues. They would like to be informed prior to the City acquiring RVID water rights. he attended the Mayor's Day at the Capital representative Dennis Richardson is working on acquiring funds tobuild abike/foot bridge across I-5 just North of exit 33. This bridge will be for foot traffic to events at the expo connecting N. 10~' Street and the Expo. He has written a letter of support for this project. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • Mike Quilty is attending an MPO Summit meeting in Seattle and was elected Chair of the local MPO. • he had a tour of the Community Health Center in White City. • the Study Session on March 21 ~` staff will be discussing parking issues for Downtown. • he did a radio interview with Jeff Golden regarding issues in Central Point. • he wiN be attending the SOREDi Marketing meeting on Friday. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Becca Croft reported that: she attended the RVCOG Board meeting where they discussed SORC and Headwaters. they are in need of volunteers and funding for the city wide clean up. It is fast approaching and currently they do not have anyone to head up this event. Kay Harrison reported that: she attended a special districts conference. she attended several of the Highway 99 Corridor meetings. she attended the RVCOG annual dinner Dick Halley reported that he attended Greeters at the DeKorte Ranch. 1 1 1 City o{ Central Point City Council Minutes February ?w4, ?,005 Page 5 Sandi Richardson reported that: • she attended the first and last meetings regarding the Highway 99 Corridor. • she has been attending the Downtown Merchants meetings • she has talked with Senator Bates regarding medical funding. Xlll. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Finance Director Jill Tumerreported that: Staff has been working on Strategic Planning for the Finance Department. they should be ~rr~apl8te v~th it~e 9e~t ledger rewrite this week, and be able to begin working on budget preparation. Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that: the department teas been vvork+n9 ~ 9a~ ~~P19 for budget. there have been 27 single family dwelling permits issued since January 1, including 6 pool permits. she updated the Gour~c~ on lire "l~nfit for use" fist in Central Point. Currently there are no dwellings unfit for use. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • he has been meeting with developers regarding new projects. • the foot bridge for Forest Glen is in the final stages of completion. • Someone thought they were being helpful by taking a buff dozer to Don Jones Park and spreading the top soil around, however they-also ripped the sprinkler system apart in the process. Staff is unsure who did this, but feels the person was trying to help the city by spreading the dirt around. • the skate park wilt be relocated a few feet to the south of the original footprint to avoid conflict with the new Parks Buildings. • staff is working on the annual review of the Public Works Strategic Plan. • staff is waiting for-Avista to-shut off the gas tothe-house on Second and Manzanita - before they begin denrofition to create a parking lot. Sandi Richardson asked if the speed counter could be placed at the corner of Hanley and Pine Street. She has had complaints that people are driving too fast. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • he attended the RVCOG Annual Dinner • he will bring before the Councils reviewofithe Comp-Planforamendmentsfor the UGB expansion. • the Highway 99 Corridor process was successful in most cases, they wilt continue to work on the- design. • there will be a CAC meeting on April 12, 2005. • appraisals for the Sinyard Property and the Sr. Center are in the works. • Quality Fence is proposing improvements to their property. • the Study Session on February 28'h will be on the Highway 99/Pine Street City o{ Central Point City Council Minutes February 24, 2005 Pale 6 intersection. Staff has completed a five in binder of information available to Council for the Study Session. He presented the Table of Contents and asked Council to let staff know if they would like parts or all of the contents and staff will deliver them. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • two new officers have passed their evaluations and will be attending the Police Academy. • all the Central Point Police Officers have been trained on the new rifles and they are in the patrol cars. • the City may be getting a grant to help with Meth problems in the area. • the City will be receiving a SORC Grant for Homeland Securities to purchase 27 portable radios. • staff will be preparing a policy for placement of video surveillance camera's. Sandi Richardson would like to see one of the camera's placed in the new City Parking lot. Parks and Recreation Director Katherine Boxer reported that: • she has been working on administrative issues regarding fees, and classes. • the Jackson County Housing Authority would like to work with the City to provide free classes to the residence of their facility near Habitat for Humanity off Second Street. • the city has received a Circus Arts Grant. • there will be a Parks Commission meeting on March 23~d • she has been working on finalizing the 501 C non profit status. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Dick Halley moved to adjourn, Nate Banry seconded, ail said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 24, 2005, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 10, 2005. Dated: ~_~y~~- e Mayor Hank Williams A' City Recorder 1 1 1