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City Council Meeting Minutes
December 18, 2008
1. 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:: Bruce Dingler, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, and
Matthew Stephenson were present. Wafter Moczygemba, and
Mike Quilty were excused.
City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public
Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Interim
Community Development Director Matt Samitore; and City
Recorder Deanna Casey wen: also present.
IV. .PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of December 4, 2008, City Council Minutes.
' B. Approval of 2009 Committee Re-appointments
C. Approval of RVTD request to designate three spaces in the city parking lot as
Park and Ride spaces.
VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None . .
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Mayor Williams suggested a change in the agenda. He would like to make Committee
Appointments at this time.
VII. BUSINESS.
A. New Committee Member Appointments
Mayor, Williams presented his recommendations for the Multi-Cultural Committee
appointments. This is a new committee so appointment expiration dates are varied.
Kay Harrison made a motion to appoint. Shannon Moulin as Chairperson with a
term to expire 1213112011, Jodeanna Sweeny, and Amy;Sweet for terms to: expire
12/31/2011, Carol Robbins and Jill Gregg for terms to expire 12131/2010,• Marilyn
Wilber and Linda Lochard with terms to expire 12/31/2009. Bruce Dingler seconded.
Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson,
yes. Motion approved.
Mayor. Williams presented his recommendations for two Planning. Commission
Vacancies. Brett Funk and Tim Schmeusser have filed applications to be appointed to
this committee.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to appoint Brett Funk to Position 2 and Tim
Schmeusser to Position 6 of the Planning Commission. Dick Halley seconded. Roll
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call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes.
Motion approved.
Mayor Williams presented his recommendation for the Citizen Advisory Committee.
Council Member Dick Halley stated that he recently submitted an application and
expressed his wishes to be appointed to this committee.
The Council decided to delay appointment to the Citizen Advisory Committee.
Mayor Williams presented his recommendation for the Traffic Safety Committee.
Bruce Dingler made a motion to appoint Greta Parks to the Traffic Safety
Committee. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay
Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1921, An Ordinance to Approve a Zone
Change from Transit Oriented Development District Medium Mix
Residential (MMR) to High Mix Residential (HMR) for the 2.03 Acre Site
Located at 40 Richardson Drive
Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore stated that there were no
recommended changes at the first reading of this ordinance for a zone change in the '
Transit Oriented Development District.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1921, An Ordinance to
Approve a Zone Change from Transit Oriented Development District Medium Mix
Residential (MMR) to High Mix Residential (HMR) for the 2.03 Acre Site Located at
40 Richardson Drive. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley,
yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
B. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1922, An Ordinance Amending the City of
Central Point Comprehensive Plan to Update the Transportation System
Plan
Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore stated that there were no
recommended changes at the first reading of this ordinance to amend the
Comprehensive Plan by updating the Transportation System Plan.
Bruce Dingler made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1922, An Ordinance
Amending the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan to Update the
Transportation System Plan. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll cell: Bruce Dingler, yes;
Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison; yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
C. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1923, An Ordinance Authorizing Execution
of an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Greater Bear Creek Valley
Regional ~ Problem Solving Program to Establish the Process for '
Implementation of the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan
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Interim Community Development Director Matt SamNore stated that there were no
recommended changes at the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the RPS process
agreement.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1923, An Ordinance
Authorizing Execution of art Intergovernmental Agreement for the Greater Bear
Creek Valley Regional Problem Solving Program to Establish the Process for
Implementation of the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan. Dick Halley
seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Matt
Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS
Council Member Matt Stephenson stated that the Children's Advocacy Center is trying to
get financial help. We should be prepared for a response if hey approach Central Point.
He asked if we would have any funds available for financial support. Mr. Messina stated
that there may be some funds for immediate help. After that they would have fo come
before the Budget Committee with a formal request for financial support.
X. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Williams reported that he attended the RPS Meeting.
Xi. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Phil Messina reported that:
• He has met with the new Council Members and they have been given a tour of
City Hatl.
• He attended a breakfast meeting with Medford City Manager Mike Dial where
they discussed the possible gas tax and zone changes along Table Rock Road.
• He attended a meeting at the Rogue Valley Sewer Services to present the
proposal of a franchise fee.
XII. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Dick Halley reported that he attended the Greermray Committee
meeting.
Council Member Kay Harrison reported that:
• She attended the Bear Creek Greenway Committee meeting.
She attended a Land Use Seminar presented by LOC.
• She attended a Climate Change meeting in Medford.
• She attended the RVSS Board meeting.
• There will be a "Sustainability Presentation" on January 14"' in Medford.
• She attended the Medford Water Commission meeting.
XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore stated that the memo they
received tonight from Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton is regarding
transportation issues coming before the state.
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Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that:
• The department will be having their annual awards banquet this week.
• He explained the hours for the Explorer Volunteers and the VIP's.
• Staff will be having a remembrance lunch for Willie Mott.
• The Community Services Officer has been working on the three derelict structure
violations in town.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Kay Harrison made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session under ORS
192.660(2)(1) Employee Evaluation. Bruce Dingier seconded. All said "aye" and the
meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 7:53 p.m.
Returned to regular session at 8:58 p.m.
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the City Administrators Contract Bruce
Dingier seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and
Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and the
December 18, 2008, Council meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. '
The foregoing minutes of the December 18, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City
Council at its meeting of January 8, 2009.
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Dated: j/ q'~q L~. - 0
Mayor Hank Williams