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City Council Meeting Minutes
June 10.2010
!_ REGULdR 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: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingier, .Carol
,Fischer, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were
present. Kay Harrison was absent.
City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle;
Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community :Development Director
Tom Humphrey; Interim Parks and Public Works Director
Matt Samitore; Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton;
Finance Director Bev Adams; and City Recorder Deanna
Casey were also present.
IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of May 27, 2010, City Council Minutes
Bruce Dingier made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce
Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes;. Mike Quilty, yes; and .Matt Stephenson, yes.
Motion approved.
VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 1261, A Resolution Certifying the .Provision of
Municipal Services by the City of Central Point, Oregon
Finance Director Bev Adams stated that the proposed resolution certifies the
provisions of city services. The resolution is required by the state in order for the
City to receive state cigarette, liquor, and highway taxes. The City expects to
receive $1,055,000 from these resources.
Mayor Williams opened and closed the Public Hearing. No one came forward.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1261, A
Resolution Certifying the Provision of Municipal Services by the City of
Central Point, Oregon. Allen Broderick seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes,
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Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson,
yes. Motion approved.
B. Resolution No. 1262, A Resolution Electing . to Receive State
Revenue Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 2010-11
Mrs. Adams stated that the proposed resolution requests state revenue sharing.
This is another resolution required by the State. The .city expects ..to, receive
$150.000 from this source.
Bruce Dingler.made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1262, A Resolution
Electin~.to Receive State Revenue Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 2010-11.
Caro{ Fischer seconded. Roll cal{: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol
Fischer, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
C. Resolution fVo. 1263, A Resolution to Adopt the Budget, Make
Appropriations and Levy Taxes for Fiscal Year July 1, 2010, to June
30, 2011
Mrs. Adams stated that the proposed Resolution adopts the 2010!2011 budget,
making appropriations and levy taxes. There were no changes to the budget
document once the Budget Committee made the recommendation to approve.
The total budget to be appropriated is $28,581,720.
Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution fdo. 1263, A Resolution to
Adopt the Budget, Make Appropriations. and Levy Taxes for Fiscal Year
July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Allen Broderick seconded. Roll call: Allen
Broderick,. yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Mike. Quilty, yes; and Matt
" Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
D. FiPSt Reading - An Ordinance Arvtending the Centra~l.Point Municipal
Code Buildings and Construction Chapter 15, Section 15.04.010
Pertaining to Building Standards and Sectiorr 15.22.030, Pertaining
to Setback Requirements for Swimming Pools
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that the State
periodically. makes changes to the, building codes. Central Point Municipal Code
15.4.010 refers to the previous. version of the State Building, codes dated 2002 -
2007. The proposed Ordinance will amend those dates to refer to the 2006 -
2010 versions.
Section 15.22.030 requires a twenty foot setback from the edge of a .swimming
pool to the side or rear property line contiguous with a street right-of-way. The
requirement originally existed when it was thought that the city might need
additional right-of-way at some point. ,Right-of-ways are now formulated and
acquired at the time a subdivision is planned.
Mayor Williams ,opened and. consequently, closed the. public hearing. _ No one
came forward.
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Mike Quilty made a motion to move to second reading an Ordinance
Amending the Central Point Municipal Code Buildings and Construction
Chapter 15, Section 15.04.010 Pertaining to Building Standards and Section
15.22.030, Pertaining to Setback Requirements for Swimming Pools. Matt
Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol
Fischer, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
E. Resolution No. 1264, A Resolution Increasing the Storm Utility Fee
Interim .Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore stated that Central Point
Municipal Code 11.16.060 states that the Council may adjust the Stormwater
Utility Fee as needed. The Council set a beginning rate of $5.00 per equivalent
service unit in 2006 when it was introduced- The rate was intended to tie
increased once studies were complete and the Capital Improvement Plan was
adopted. Because of the economy and the lack of construction at that time, the
council decided not to increase the fee.
A revised Capital Improvement Plan indicates that an increase in the Stormwater
Utility Fee is needed in order to work on larger projects. The current fee of $5.00
a month covers cleaning and maintenance of the current system. It does not
provide enough funds to fix areas that are damaged. The 2010/11 Budget was
approved with this fee at $6.50 per equivalent service unit.
Mayor Williams opened and closed the public hearing. No one came forward.
Council is not in favor of increasing fees. They discussed the issues at 5"' and
Victoria and realize they need to be fixed before more damage is done to the
surrounding homes.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1264, A
Resolution Increasing the Storm Utility Fee. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call:
Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Mike Quilty, yes;
and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
VIII. BUSONESS
A. Planning Commission Report
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that the Planning
Commission discussed the C-4 Zoning District Amendments. Planning Manager
Don Burt went over the basic concepts for proposed changes to the C-4 zoning
district with emphasis on design elements. Staff sought the Commission's input
so that their ideas could be discussed at a meeting with the business group. The
Commissioners expressed concern about the City becoming to theme oriented
like Jacksonville and hoped that the new design. criteria would allow for some
individuality in construction. The Commission agreed that walk-ability and human
scale were necessary components of a new code but that the concept of
transparency in building design. should be limited to 40% overall. Other
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comments reflected the opinion of the City Council when they considered this
issue at a Study Session.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to accept .the Planning Commission
.Report as presented.: Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes,
Bruce-Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer; yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson,
yes. Motion approved.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Wiitiams reported that he attended the Rodeo, an Adhoc meeting to
discuss the management compensation plan, and lunch with delegates from
China.
X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Phil Messina reported that
• He attended the Medford Water Commission meeting with Mr. Samitore.
They will be researching water rights and the need to purchase them.
• Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton will be in charge of -the Study
Session on June 21; 2010.
• He will be out of town at the end of next week.
XII. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that:
• He attended an AdHoc Meeting on the management compensation plan.
• He attended a SOREDI meeting where they had a presentation regarding
classes specifically geared towards making wine. It was expressed that
Oregon has a good environment for growing grapes and making wine. This
group may approach local cities to help'with funding.
• Council received a letter from a local church with concerns about holding the
4~' of July parade during church service times. He is concerned about the
conflict.
Mr. Samitore stated that City and Chamber members contacted the local
churches months ago to discuss options. The group made the decision to hold
the parade on the 4~' of July. The last time the 4th of July was 'on a Sunday the
parade was held on Saturday. That decision was not popular with many citizens
and Veterans groups. Every six years this occurs and neither decision is the best
for everyone.
Council Member Carol Fischer reported that she attended the unveiling far
Compass Plaza and a SOREDI presentation for the Chinese Delegation.
Council Member Allen Broderick `reported that he attended the Management
Compensation AdHoc Committee meeting.
Council Member Mike Quilty reported that he:
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• Has been working with RPS and documenting the process. They are looking
for sustainability grants to help with funding once the process is complete.
• Attended an RVTD meeting.
• Attended ACT meetings regarding the unique transportation challenges in the
Rogue Valley.
• Will be out of town for the Council meeting on July 8~'.
XIII_ DEPARTIlAENT REPnRTS
Finance Director Bev Adams stated that they will be printing the final budget
document in the next few weeks. If Council member are not interested in
receiving a copy please let staff know.
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated the Study Session will
be about the RPS Presentation to the County and recommended Charter
revisions.
Interim Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore reported that:
o They are almost complete with the Alderwood water meter replacement.
• The Vilas Road water line project should be complete next week.
• The Don Jones Pedestrian Crossing should be finished early in July.
• He attended the Medford Water Commission meeting with Mr. Messina. They
will be researching the need for water rights.
• The Memorial Day event was well attended.
• The Parks Department held the unveiling for the Compass Plaza by Crater
High School.
• They have turned the water on for the Spray Park, the weather should start
warming up soon.
Matt Stephenson asked about a letter the Council received from Sandy Dennis, a
Yoga instructor for the recreation program, regarding the issue with Adam Holtey.
Mr. Stephenson stated that he was under the impression that this issue was
already taken care of.
Mr. Clayton stated that Mr. Holtey will be working with Mr. Messina and himself
due to the fact that his spouse works for the City. A meeting has been arranged
for Mr. Holtey to come to city hall. Mr. Holtey indicated that he has some ideas
that will benefit all involved.
The Council stated that they are not in favor of changing the recreation classes
or policy because of a potential conflict with businesses. They agreed that there
could be other businesses in town that have a conflict. It is not reasonable to ask
the city to forgo the classes because a business may have a conflict.
Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton stated that he will have a resolution
ready for Council regarding the Charter revisions at the July 8~' Council meeting.
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XIV_ AD.lOl1RNMENT
Matt :Stephenson rnoved to adjourn, Bruce Dingier seconded, all said "aye"
and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the June 10, 2010, Council meeting were approved by the City
Council at its meeting of June 24, 2010.
Dated: fp f~s~a~~
Mayor Hank Williams
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City Recorder
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