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Home My WebLink About1995-0607 REG MINMINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL June 6, 1995 CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Golden called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Civic Center Council Chambers. Councilors Laws, Reid, Hauck, Hagen, and Thompson were present. Councilor Winthrop was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular meeting of May 16, 1995 were accepted with the following corrections; Madlyne Hill should be spelled "Madeline" Hill, page 2, paragraph 7 under APPLICANT. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS 1. Mayor's proclamation designating June 14 as "Flag Day in the City of Ashland." Mayor Golden read proclamation designating "Flag Day in the City of Ashland", celebrating our nation's symbol of unity, a democracy in a republic, and stands for our country's devotion to freedom, to the rule of all, and to equal rights for all. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of Boards, Commitions and Committees. 2. Departmental Reports for April and May, 1995. 3. City Administrator's Monthly Report - May, 1995. 4. Confwmation of Mayor's appointment of Melanie Magee to Forest Lands Commition for a term expiring April 30, 1996. 5. Adoption of fmdings of fact, conclusion and order for PA//95-021 (Madeline Hill, applicant). 6. Conf'wmation of appointment of Paul Nolte as Judge Pro Tem for June 18, 1995. 7. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with RVCOG for WWTP Coordinator services. Councilors Hauck/Hagen m/s approval of Consent Agenda items #1-7. Voice vote: Councilor Thompson abstained; all ayes. Motion passed. PUBLIC FORUM PUBLIC FORUM: Open 7:10 p.m. Mayor Golden read for the public' s information the Public Attendance law as written in the 1993 Oregon Attorney General Public Record's and Meetings manual. It states that the Public Meetings Laws is a public attendance law, not a public participation laws. The right of public attendance guaranteed by the Public Meetings Law does not include the right to participate by public testimony or comment. Mayor Golden additionally informed the public that any person who fails to comply with reasonable rules of conduct or who causes a disturbance may be asked or required to leave and upon failure to do so becomes a trespasser In case of an announced threat to disrupt a controversial meeting, it would be permissible to hold the meeting in one room from which the public is excluded, and to allow the public to view and hear the meeting by television in the foyer. Charu Colorado-1026 Henry #6/Suggested to council that the City open up land for camping. She felt that donations could be made from businesses and the campground supervised by City staff. She also stated that there needs to be a permanent homeless shelter here in Ashland. Ben Benjamin-3238 Maple/Requested removal of chain link fence by Ashland Community Hospital. Feels that Hospital has not acted in good faith on the promise of removing chain link fence. Mayor Golden, liaison for the Ashland Community Hospital board reported that at the last board meeting they were reminded of this obligation. Councilor Laws requested that the hospital board respond in writing to Mr. Benjamin regarding action to be taken on removal of chain link fence. PUBLIC FORUM: Closed 7:18 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Reading by title only of "A Resolution creating the Conservation Commition." Councilors Hauck/Reid m/s to approve Resolution//95-19. Roll Call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Hagen, Thompson YES. Motion passed. DISCUSSION: It was confirmed for Council that the Conservation committee is being transformed into a Commission with this resolution. 2. Reading by title only of "A Resolution certifying city provides sufficient municipal services to qualify for state subventions." Councilors Hagen/Hauck m/s to approve Resolution #95-18. Roll Call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Hagen, Thompson YES. Motion passed. 3. Reading by title only of "A Resolution relating to the provision of City services for State-shared revenues." Councilors Hauck/Reid m/s to approve Resolution #95-17. Roll Call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Hagen, Thompson YES. Motion passed. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 1. Memorandum from Councilors Hauck and Thompson regarding proposed local ordinance on campaign f'mance limitations. Councilor Thompson and Hauck requested permission from Council members to allow their working with City Attorney Paul Nolte in reviewing ordinance regarding campaign finance limitations. Consensus by Council was made allowing Councilors Thompson and Hauck to continue their writing of this ordinance. It was confirmed that City Attorney Nolte would be called upon to review this ordinance when completed. 2. Memorandum from Director of Public Works on water limitations during Water Filter Plant upgrade. Public Works Director Steve Hall spoke regarding water conservation through this summer. The rebuilding of the filter plant may impact our ability to produce adequate water for the citizens and businesses of Ashland. Suggestions were made in order for citizens to determine their water use to help minimize the impacts of watering yards and gardens. Council questioned the stragity for advising public on this subject. Director Hall stated that mailings will take place and local newspaper will be advised. ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS 1. Reading by title only of "A Resolution of intention to provide for improvements to the east haft of North Mountain Avenue; authorizing and ordering the local improvements; assessing the cost against the properties to be benefitted and creating the North Mountain Avenue Local Improvement District." Council approved Public Works Director Steve Hall request that this resolution be postponed until June 20, 1995 meeting. 2. First reading by title only of "An Ordinance amending the Ashland Municipal Code, Land Use Ordinance, modifying front yard setbacks in the R-2 District and encouraging porches." Councilors Hagen/Thompson m/s to approve f'wst reading and move proposed ordinance to second reading. Roll Call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Hagen, Thompson YES. Motion passed. First reading of "An family residential to property comprising between Interstate 5 Ordinance modifying the Ashland Comprehensive Plan map from single health care, and modifying the zoning map from RR-.5-P to HC for the approximately 21 acres located on the east side of North Mountain Avenue, and Bear Creek." Reading by title only was made by City Administrator Brian Almquist. Councilors Hauck/Reid m/s to approve fwst reading and move proposed ordinance to second reading. Roll Call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Hagen YES; Thompson NO. Motion passed 4-1. 4. Second reading by title only of "An Ordinance relating to aggressive panhandling; interference with travel on sidewalks; making it unlawful to place another in fear of offensive physical contact; prohibiting open containers and improper use of public monuments and fountains; adding a new Chapter 10.46 to the Ashland Municipal Code relative to unauthorized camping or sleeping on public property; and providing penalties." Councilors Hagen/Laws m/s to approve second reading of Ordinance t/2759 and move to adoption. Roll Call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Hagen, Thompson YES. Motion passed. DISCUSSION: Councilor Reid reminded public that this ordinance would be looked at on a quarterly basis by a committee comprised of several council members, staff and outside agencies. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Barbara Christensen, Recorder Catherine M. Golden, Mayor 3