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City Council Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2015
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: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingler, Mike
Quilty, Rick Samuelson, David Douglas, and Brandon
Thueson were present.
City Manager Chris Clayton; City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer;
Police Chief Kris Allison; Community Development Director
Tom Humphrey; Parks and Public Works Director Matt
Samitore; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also
present.
IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of December 11, 2014 City Council Minutes
Bruce Dingier moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mike
Quilty seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Mike Quilty,
yes; Allen Broderick, yes; David Douglas, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and
Brandon Thueson, yes. Motion approved.
VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Public Hearing — First Reading of an Ordinance Amending an
Agreement Between the City of Central Point, Oregon and Jackson
County, Oregon for the Joint management of the Central Point Urban
Growth Boundary
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained that the Regional
Plan Element includes a provision that prior to expansion of the Central Point
Urban Growth Boundary the City and County shall adopt an agreement for the
management of Gibbons/Forest Acres Containment Area. In order to do this both
the City and the County have agreed the pre-existing City/County agreement
should be amended.
City and County staff introduced a draft of the City/County Urban Growth
Boundary Management Agreement at a joint meeting of the City and County
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Planning Commissions on November 20, 2014. Additional new declarations were
added along with new definitions, the intent and purpose of the agreement and a
few new policies to clarify infrastructure in the Tolo area and the creation of two
new areas of Mutual Planning Concern. Each Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the agreement to their respective elected officials.
Two minor revisions were made and are reflected in the agreement.
The proposed major text amendment will serve to bring the City of Central Point
Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement into compliance with the
Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan Performance Indicators. The proposal
is consistent with the Central Point Municipal Code -Comprehensive Plan and
Urban Growth Boundary Amendments And will serve to bring the City of Central
Point Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement into compliance with the
City's Regional Plan Element.
There was discussion regarding Gibbon/Forest Acres and the Jackson County
Expo property. Any growth that may happen in these areas will be discussed
between the two agencies to the satisfaction of both.
Mayor Williams opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward and the public
hearing was closed.
Mike Quilty moved to second reading an Ordinance Amending An '
Agreement Between the City of Central Point, Oregon and Jackson County,
Oregon for the Joint management of the Central Point Urban Growth
Boundary. Rick Samuelson seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce
Dingler, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Allen Broderick, yes; David Douglas, yes; Rick
Samuelson, yes; and Brandon Thueson, yes. Motion approved.
B. Public Hearing — First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the
Comprehensive Plan Map (Minor) to Add Approximately 48 Acres to
the Central Point Urban Growth Boundary East of Interstate 5, North
of Upton Road to the Seven Oaks Interchange (Exit 35) Including
Dean Creek Road
Mr. Humphrey explained that the proposed Minor Map Amendment would amend
the County and City Comprehensive Plan Maps by adding approximately 48
acres of Bear Creek Greenway and Open Space land to the Central Point UGB.
The land proposed for amendment includes property that is in the public
ownership of Central Point, Jackson County and the Oregon Department of
Transportation. The land being added to the UGB will retain the County
Comprehensive Plan designation and zoning until such time as the properties are
annexed and the appropriate City Zoning is applied.
The proposed Minor Boundary Line Adjustment is consistent with the Central
P9oint Municipal Code and with the City/County UGBMA and it also satisfies the
requirements of the GBCVRP and the City's Regional Plan Element. The
proposed area will remain park and open space except for one lot. The property
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owner requested during the Regional Problem Solving process that they be
included in the City UGB.
There was discussion of Dean Creek Road. The County has agreed to make
improvements prior to the city taking jurisdiction. Once the Park Master Plan is
complete we can proceed with an expansion to include the Tolo area to the
Central Point UGB. We have met the Regional Plan conditions, performance
measures, and findings.
Mayor Williams opened the public hearing. No one came forward and the public
hearing was closed.
Rick Samuelson moved to second reading an Ordinance Amending the
Comprehensive Plan Map (Minor) to Add Approximately 48 Acres to the
Central Point Urban Growth Boundary East of Interstate 5, North of Upton
Road to the Seven Oaks Interchange (Exit 35) Including Dean Creek Road.
Brandon Thueson seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes;
Mike Quilty, yes; Allen Broderick, yes; David Douglas, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes;
and Brandon Thueson, yes. Motion approved.
C. Public Hearing — First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the
Central Point Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.08.010 Definitions;
' 17.64.040, Land Use — TOD District; 17.65.050 Zoning Regulation —
TOD District; and 17.65.070 Zoning Regulations — TOD Corridor
Mr. Humphrey explained that the proposed ordinance is recommended because
of a recent request to change the zoning density for Twin Creeks Retirement.
During that request staff realized that there were issues in the tables referring to
senior housing. It is recognized that congregate housing, as a use, has
employees for housekeeping, administration, common dining options, etc., which
sets it apart from an apartment complex. For this reason the allowance of
congregate housing within the LMR zone has been restricted to those incidences
where is its part of, and under the same ownership of, an abutting congregate
housing project in the MMR or HMR zoning district. The design of a congregate
housing project in the LMR district will be subject to LMR residential design and
development standards, including density.
There was discussion regarding assisted living facilities, and if they are included
in the TOD zoning area. City Attorney Dreyer explained that this discussion
should be contained to the topic at hand which is for congregate housing.
Assisted Living facilities would not be included in this type of zoning. Congregate
Housing would be covered in any of these TOD zoning areas.
Mayor Williams opened the public hearing. No one came forward and the public
hearing was closed.
' Mike Quilty moved to second reading an Ordinance Amending the Central
Point Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.08.010 Definitions; 17.64.040, Land Use
— TOD District; 17.65.050 Zoning Regulation — TOD District; and 17.65.070
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Zoning Regulations — TOD Corridor. Rick Samuelson seconded. Roll call:
Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Allen Broderick, yes;
David Douglas, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and Brandon Thueson, yes. Motion
approved.
D. Ordinance No. 1998, Amending Central Point Municipal Code
Chapter 6.08 Animal Control
Police Chief Kris Allison explained that there were no changes recommended for
the proposed Ordinance at the first reading. She did state that she is working
with the local veterinarians to see if they would be able to assist the Police
Department in housing dogs that are found at large until the Jackson County
Animal Control can take them or the owners can be found. She also mentioned
that she has heard good feedback from citizens regarding the Ordinance. There
was discussion regarding the definition of a dangerous animal and the penalties
imposed.
Allen Broderick moved to approve Ordinance No. 1998, Amending Central
Point Municipal Code Chapter 6.08 Animal Control. Bruce Dingler seconded.
Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Allen
Broderick, yes; David Douglas, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and Brandon
Thueson, yes. Motion approved.
E. Ordinance No. 1999, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point '
Zoning Map on Lot 33 of Twin Creeks Crossing, Phase 1 (1.81 Acres)
From TOD-HMR, High Mix Residential to TOD-LMR, Low Mix
Residential Zoning
Mr. Humphrey stated that there were no changes recommended at the first
reading of the proposed ordinance. The developer will have to submit plans for
approval to qualify for the congregate housing requirements. This zone change is
specific to a specific lot in Twin Creeks.
There was s discussion regarding median density and trip cap limits. Staff
explained that there have been other density changes to Twin Creeks and that
the median density is still within the requirement levels. The Master Plan for Twin
Creeks was approved a few months ago in anticipation of these changes.
Mike Quilty moved to approve Ordinance No. 1999, An Ordinance
Amending the Central Point Zoning Map on Lot 33 of Twin Creeks
Crossing, Phase 1 (1.81 Acres) From TOD-HMR, High Mix Residential to
TOD-LMR, Low Mix Residential Zoning. David Douglas seconded. Roll call:
Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; Allen Broderick, yes;
David Douglas, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and Brandon Thueson, yes. Motion
approved.
VIII. BUSINESS '
A. Planning Commission Report
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Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning
Commission report for January 6, 2015:
• Approved a Resolution recommending amendments to the Central Point
Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.08.010 -Definition, "Congregate Housing";
Chapter 17.64.040, Off -Street Parking Requirements, Table 17.64.02A
adjusting parking requirements for Congregate Housing; Chapter 17.65.050
Zoning Regulations, TOD District, Tables 1 through 3; and Chapter 17.65.070
Zoning Regulations, TOD Corridor, Tables 4 and 5, to delete the term "Senior
Housing" and replace the term with "Congregate Housing". The Commission
discussed the context of the amendments with staff who explained the
dilemma between a previous map amendment and undefined code language.
The new definition and terms clean up inconsistencies and will allow the Twin
Creeks Retirement Center to add cottages to their campus.
• Approved a Resolution to change approximately 5 acres of land in a city core
area designated low density residential to civic to reflect actual land uses as a
park, a park service yard and city corporation yard. They considered a city
initiated Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendment to change land from
residential use to civic use. The land is owned by the city and has been used
for public purposes until this time. The new designation would also afford the
city more options when considering a site for a Community Center or
something similar.
• Continued a Resolution to approve a conceptual land use and transportation
plan for CP -1 B, for an Urban Reserve Area of Central Point. The Commission
continued this public hearing to their February meeting on order to allow
property owners in the CP -1B area to receive individual notice and to receive
a recommendation from the Citizens Advisory Commission.
• Approved a Resolution authorizing Testing Laboratories as a similar and
compatible use within the C -2(M), C-5 and M-1 zoning districts. The
Commission was asked to make a determination regarding testing
laboratories and the zones in which they might be permitted. The Municipal
Code has broad classifications for scientific labs and the prospective
business applicant in this case was very transparent about the fact that they
are testing various types of herbs including cannabis. The Commission
determined that the proposal qualifies as a scientific lab as the term is used in
the municipal code.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Williams stated that at the first meeting of each year a Council President
must be appointed. He opened the floor to nominations. Rick Samuelson
nominated Bruce Dingler, no other nominations were offered.
Rick Samuelson nominated Bruce Dingier for Council President. David
Douglas seconded. Roll call: Hank Williams, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes, Mike Quilty,
yes; Allen Broderick, yes; David Douglas, yes; Rick Samuelson, yes; and
Brandon Thueson, yes. Motion approved.
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Mayor Williams reported that:
• He met with Representative Sal Esquivel regarding a Vietnam Memorial Wall
in Central Point. They will be working with City staff to plan a wall in Don
Jones Memorial Park.
He attended the Peoples Bank Chamber Mixer.
He attended the Medford Water Commission meeting. They will be raising the
rates for outside customers by 5%.
The Local Committee Assignment list has been handed to everyone. Please
let him know what committees they would like to represent and he will appoint
members at a meeting in February.
X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Chris Clayton reported that:
• OLCC would like the Council to provide input regarding the rules association
with Measure 91. He will send out the link with his weekly report tomorrow.
• January 27th is the Employee Awards Breakfast at Twin Creeks Retirement.
Council Members are invited to attend.
• He will be meeting with RCC to discuss options regarding a campus in
Central Point next week.
• Staff will be asking Council to consider the condemnation of a strip of land to
complete the turn lane at Beebe and Hamrick. The property is worth about '
$250 and not worth purchasing the entire lot.
• The Study Session for January has been moved to a Tuesday to
accommodate a guest speaker. It will be on the 27`h at 6:00 p.m.
XI. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member David Douglas stated that this will be his last meeting. He has
purchased property outside of the city limits and will be submitting his letter of
resignation to the Mayor.
Council Member Mike Quilty reported that he has been in Portland attending the
Connect Oregon 5 Meeting. They are prioritizing projects. He will be attending an
ACT and MPO meeting next week.
XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore reported that:
• The Police Department has been making contact with the people who have
been causing problems at the skate park. Thanks to them and the cameras
things have been a little better over the last few weeks.
• There will be a preconstruction meeting the first of February for Freeman
Road.
• He spoke with Budget Committee Member Bill Stultz regarding RVSS and the
issues regarding storm water quality. It might be a good idea to have a pre-
budget meeting to explain these issues to the members so we do not have
the extensive discussion like last year during the budget meetings.
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Police Chief Kris Allison reported that:
• They are reviewing their annual goals for the Police Department and will
present a report to the Council soon.
• There will be an article regarding the Central Point Police Department and
our Body Worn Cameras. We have had them for several years.
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that the previous
owner of Red Oak Glass has passed away. He will be attending the service next
week.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Mike Quilty moved to adjourn, Rick Samuelson seconded, all said "aye' and the Council
Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the January 8, 2015, Council meeting were approved by the
City Council at its meeting of January 22, 2015.
Dated:
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City Recorder
Mayor Hank Williams