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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-0119 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1993 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Catherine Golden called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Laws, Hauck, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. Reid was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Winthrop noted that the third sentence, third paragraph on page two of the January 5, 1993 minutes should be amended to read as follows: "Golden proposed an option of an additional 2-5% on the Food & Beverage Tax to fund the Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities project." The minutes were accepted as amended. CONSENT AGENDA: Winthrop asked that items 1) and 4) be pulled for discussion. Hauck moved approval of the remainder of the agenda items as follows: 2) Memo from Fire Chief concerning ISO insurance grading; 3) Snow and water report by Director of Public Works; 5) Memo from Dir. of Public Works requesting special meeting of the City Council on February 23 for public hearing concerning Airport Master Plan; 6) Memo from Energy Conservation Coordinator concerning new residential construction data for 1992; 7) Memo from City Attorney relative to reporting the reimbursement of travel expenses exceeding $100. Concerning item 1) Departmental Reports, Winthrop expressed appreciation to the many citizens who donate time with the Community Service Volunteer program. Regarding item 4) Memo from Dir. of Public works announcing public workshop regarding wetlands on January 28 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Winthrop said he attended a meeting with the parties involved in Portland, and everything is off to a good start with the various agencies working well together. Laws moved approval of items 1) and 4) Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Free Enterprise Week. Mayor Golden read a proclamation declaring the week of January 24 - 30, 1993 as "Free Enterprise Week", which was prepared by the Ashland High School DECA Club. City Administrator Almquist proposed a "James M. Ragland Volunteer Spirit Award" in honor of Mr. Ragland who gave countless hours to the community as a member of various Commissions, Committees, and the City Council. Laws moved to place this item on the agenda, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Laws moved approval of the Award, for which nominations may be made by any citizen, Hauck seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: Supplemental Budget for 1992-93 and Resolution approving budget. Mayor Golden opened the public hearing, there was no comment and it was closed. A Resolution was read approving the budget and Laws moved adoption, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 93-01) Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - January 19, 1993 - P. 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Drug Free Zone Signs. Joann Jackson, Ashland Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership., said funds have been raised for signs for 40 sites around Ashland schools. Acklin said she has received calls from citizens questioning the effectiveness of the signs. Jackson said they will make a public statement. Arnold said it should be made clear that the signs do not reflect the feeling that a majority of students are involved in drugs, and one teacher felt it would be more effective to praise the students who are not. Park Land Acquisition Funding. Mayor Golden reported that the Chamber members requested that Council take time to consider the proposed parking lot fee. Michael Donovan, 1120 Beswick, noted the amount of money which could be raised by a parking fee on five lots downtown. Pat Adams, Park Commissioner, asked that the City Administrator explain his memo concerning funds which could be raised by charging a fee in 3 of the downtown lots. Winthrop is opposed to a parking fee, and moved to place the 1% Food & Beverage Tax proposal on the March 23, 1993 ballot. Hauck seconded the motion. Arnold said this proposal penalizes restaurant owners and he would prefer to look for other methods of funding. The motion carried on roll call vote with Arnold and Acklin dissenting. Acklin moved to change the words "open space" in the ballot measure to "park land". Hauck seconded the motion. City Attorney Nolte suggested changing the wording in one place on the measure. Acklin amended her motion to accept the Attorney's wording, Hauck amended his second, and the motion carried on roll call vote with Arnold and Acklin voting NO. Winthrop moved to modify the ballot measure language to incorporate authorization for the Council to raise the F&B tax 2-5% to fund Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities, and Hauck seconded. Laws said this will confuse the issue and make the measure harder to pass. The resolution was read by title only calling a special election for March 23 for the purpose of referring to the voters a measure approving an ordinance imposing a tax on the sale of food and beverages in Ashland restaurants. Winthrop moved adoption, Hauck seconded, and the motion passed on roll call vote with Acklin and Arnold voting NO. (Reso. 93-02) Assessment Ordinance Amendments. Winthrop moved to postpone this item for two weeks and hold a public hearing. Laws seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Arnold dissenting. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Ashland Community Hospital Board - Authorization to Purchase Property. Acklin explained the reasoning behind the resolution and Laws said the final decision on real property transactions should remain with the Council. Winthrop agreed. No action taken. Findings Approving Hospital Master Plan. Acklin moved adoption, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Acklin left the meeting at this point. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - January 19, 1993 - P. 2 NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: TPAC Request. Carl Oates, a member of the Transportation Plan Advisory Committee, explained the request as outlined in the Memo included in the agenda packet. Arnold moved to direct the Public Works Director to consider said projects for inclusion in the 1993-94 budget. Hauck seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Filing Fee Refund Request. Steve Johnson, 530 Dogwood Way, is requesting a refund of filing fees, costs of architectural changes, and attorney's fees for a variance request for a B&B at 366 B Street which was denied by the City. Laws moved to deny the request, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Friends of Ashland. David Lane, 1700 E. Main St., said the Friends of Ashland wish to re-open the lines of communication with the Council, work toward a revitalization of CPAC, and consider development of special area plans. Findings of Fact - P.A. No. 92-094 (Rudolph J. Wertepney, Applicant). Arnold moved adoption, Hauck seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote. Pioneer Cemeteries. A memo was read from the Historic Commission requesting Council endorsement of an application to place the cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places. The item was postponed for further information on funding of the application. Water Conservation Program Update. Dick Wanderscheid, Conservation Manager, said the memo includes projections about future activities. Laws thanked him for same. Environmental Education and Conservation Agreement. Arnold moved to authorize the Mayor and City Recorder to sign same between the School District and the Electric Utility. Hauck seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Proposed Bikeway Project. Arnold showed a map of the proposal and said all agencies involved, i.e. SOSC, School District, and Parks Department are enthusiastic about the project. He met with City Dept. Heads and found that 12' will be needed along the City property for a bikeway. Hall said several items in the City yard will need to be moved. Hauck made a motion to notify BPA that the 12' strip will be needed for bikeway purposes in the event the substation is built on that property. Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM: No comment. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Newsrack Placement Ordinance. First reading by title only of an ordinance of the City of Ashland adding a new Chapter 13.24 to the Ashland Municipal Code relative to newsrack placement. Steven Boyd, Lithiagraph, asked that the free newspapers be left in their existing locations. Arnold moved passage Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - January 19, 1993 - P. 3 to second reading and Winthrop seconded. Laws moved to postpone the item indefinitely, Hauck seconded and the motion carried on voice vote with Arnold voting NO. Modify Comp. Plan - Transportation Element. First reading of an ordinance modifying Policy X-3-h of the Ashland Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Element - Street Dedications and Design) to encourage interconnected street networks and discourage cul-de-sac or dead-end street development (P.A. 92-148). Winthrop moved to second reading, Hauck seconded, and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Amend Street Dedication Map. First reading of an ordinance amending the Street Dedication Map of the Ashland Comprehensive Plan, modifying the existing dedication between Morton Street and Weller Lane on Forest Street. Winthrop moved to second reading, Hauck seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Adopt Hospital Master Plan. First reading of an ordinance adopting the Hospital Master Plan as a sub-area development plan of the Ashland Comprehensive Plan (P.A. No. 92-048) Railroad Village Subdivision. A resolution was read by title only of intention to provide for improvements on that portion of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company property where the proposed railroad village subdivision will be developed. Arnold moved to extend the meeting for 15 minutes, Laws seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Laws moved to adopt the resolution, Hauck seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 93-03) Railroad Village Subdivision. A resolution was read by title only authorizing and ordering the development of local improvements to the railroad village subdivision and authorizing the assessment of the cost against property to be benefitted, and providing that warrants for the cost be general obligations of the City of Ashland. Arnold moved adoption, Hauck seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 93- OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arnold moved to place on the agenda a request to waive the fee for the use of the Teen Center to feed homeless teens. Hauck seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Arnold moved to waive the fee, Hauck seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Hauck reported that the RVTD has adjusted their route through Ashland to provide for 15 minute service throughout the day. ADJOURNMENT: Nan E. ~ranklin City Recorder (d' \ll~in\ ] - J Q-Q3) The meeting adjourned at 11:08 P.M. ' Catherine M. G~l~e~ Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - January 19, 1993 - P. 4