HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-0202 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 2, 1993
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor 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, Reid, Hauck, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Winthrop noted that a motion and vote had been
omitted from the discussion on "Park Land Acquisition Funding" in the
middle of the paragraph. That entire section should read as follows:
"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 Laws 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, Hauck seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote
with Laws and Acklin voting NO." The end of the paragraph entitled
"Adopt Hospital Master Plan" on page four should read as follows:
"Arnold moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll
call vote." The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1993
were accepted as amended.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Winthrop, Council Liaison to RVCOG, said that
he is the first Vice-President and Sue Kupillas is President. The
membership is growing and their range of programs include
transportation, water quality & quantity, and mobility management.
Don Bruland, Acting Director of RVCOG, said their charge is to address
regional issues such as those cited by Winthrop and to provide
technical assistance to local governments.
CONSENT AGENDA: Laws asked that item 3 be removed, and Arnold asked
to discuss item 4. Concerning item 3) Approval of meeting schedule
for Citizen's Budget Committee, Laws said subcommittees for economic
development and social services are necessary. Golden said the
subcommittees meet at such times which are inconvenient for citizen
attendance. Acklin agreed with Laws, and moved to retain the
subcommittee process, Laws seconded, all AYES on voice vote.
Concerning item 4) Memo from Brent Thompson concerning LCDC
Enforcement Order against Jackson County, Arnold said it has always
been a policy of the Planning Dept. to provide Jackson County with
input on actions which will affect the city. Acklin spoke of an
agreement with the County which provides for City notification of
planning actions which affect certain areas, but she does not feel
city staff should monitor County ordinances. Acklin moved to conclude
the Consent Agenda by approving items 1) Minutes of Boards,
Commissions & Committees; and 2) Departmental Reports. Hauck
seconded, all AYES on voice vote.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance revising Local Improvement and Special
Assessment Chapter of the A.M.C. Golden read a memo from City
Attorney Nolte which was included in the packet. Nolte briefly
explained the amendments and on a question from Arnold, said the
sidewalk assessments chapter has been deleted and incorporated with
the local improvement and special assessment chapter. The public
hearing was opened and Jack Blackburn, 805 Oak St., asked that the
amendments be more "citizen friendly" and submitted a letter
concerning changes he feels are appropriate. Dr. Chris Hald, 600 Roca
St., said the 10-day notice requirement should be changed to 30 days
and include information concerning submission of written and oral
objections. Jack Nicholson, 1575 Greenmeadows Way, said citizen input
should be solicited for major ordinance changes. He then read a
letter dated February 2, 1993 for inclusion in the record. Don Rist,
260 Joy Dr., Talent, said the Attorney did a nice job on the
ordinance, but feels the notice time should be extended, and is
concerned that failure to respond is considered to be not in
opposition. David Lane, 1700 E. Main St., spoke for the Friends of
Ashland, and agreed with Rist's comments. He then noted specific
proposed changes to the ordinance. Estelle Richards, 463 Tolman
Creek Rd., spoke against deletion of the sidewalk assessment
ordinance. Steve Zenos, 355 Grant St., said a forum should be held 60
days prior to an ordinance change. Vicki Neuenschwander, 455 Tolman
Crk. Rd., feels an LID should be formed by a majority, that failure to
object should not be considered "in favor", and the City should take
responsibility for an omission or failure to notice property owners.
Cynthia Lord, 710 N. Mountain, agreed with former speakers and said a
simple majority to form an LID is fair. On a question from Madeline
Hill, 66 Scenic Dr., Almquist said senior citizens can defer payments
under State Law. The public hearing was closed. On questions from
Golden, Nolte said properties proposed to be assessed have to be
peculiarly or specially benefitted, and he would recommend a 21-day
notice period instead of 30 days. Several changes were agreed to by
Council which will be incorporated and presented at the next meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Pioneer Cemeteries. Memos were read from City
Admin. Almquist and the Historic Commission concerning the impacts of
placing the cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places.
Laws moved to authorize the Commission to proceed with the nominations
and Hauck seconded. Edmund Dews, 470 Siskiyou Blvd., thanked the City
Council for responding to the concern about ownership of the Hargadine
Cemetery, which is now being maintained by the City. Terry Skibby,
611 Beach St., encouraged Council's endorsement of the nomination
process. The motion carried on voice vote.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Election of Budget Committee Members.
Winthrop nominated John Riordan to the position expiring December 31,
1994, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Reid nominated Carol
Wheeldon to a term expiring December 31, 1995, Winthrop seconded, and
the motion carried with Acklin dissenting. Acklin nominated Rebecca
Orf for a term expiring December 31, 1995, Reid seconded, all AYES on
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voice vote. Laws nominated Regina Stepahin for a term expiring Dec.
31, 1995, and Acklin seconded the motion. Winthrop nominated Michael
Sanford for the same position, and Hauck seconded. Stepahin was
elected on a 4-2 vote.
Leak Detection/Lead & Copper Testing. Dennis Barnts, Water Quality
Superintendent, reviewed the memo included in the packet, which showed
that very few leaks were found in 7.6 miles of line tested, and copper
and lead levels in the water are far below the Federal limits.
Backyard Composting Grant. Julian Henry, Recycling Task Force, said
Ashland was previously turned down for this grant from the DEQ because
a good recycling program is already in place. Acklin moved to endorse
the application, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote.
City Administrator Monthly Report. On a question from Reid concerning
item #10, Almquist said the Parks Commission is submitting comments to
B.P.A. on substation site alternatives.
PUBLIC FORUM: No comment.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Transportation Element
Modification. Second reading by title only 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.
Laws moved adoption, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
(Ord. 2698)
Modify Street Dedication. Second reading by title only 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. Hauck moved adoption, Laws
seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2699)
Hospital Master Plan. Second reading by title only of an ordinance
adopting the Hospital Master Plan as a sub-area development plan of
the Ashland Comprehensive Plan. Arnold moved adoption, Acklin
seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2700)
TCI Cablevision Franchise. First reading of an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 2258 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2415 and 2536,
concerning the franchise with TCI Cablevision of Oregon. Acklin moved
to second reading, Hauck seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
Sewer Service Outside City Limits. Postponed.
Cable Access Commission Membership. Laws asked that the word "other"
be inserted between the words "each" and "participating" in the first
sentence of Sec. 2.21.020.A. All agreed and Acklin moved to second
reading, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
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Set Public Hearing - Cahi11 Annexation. A resolution was read by
title only setting a public hearing on an annexation of an island on
Tolman Creek Rd., withdrawing same from Jackson Co. Fire Dist. No. 5
and establishing the zoning as C-1 in accord with the Comp. Plan.
Winthrop moved adoption, Hauck seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
(Reso. 93-05)
Siskiyou Mountain Park Access. Acklin moved to authorize the Mayor
and City Recorder to sign the access agreement, Reid seconded, all YES
on roll call vote.
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arnold said a Budget Committee
recommendation needs to be brought before the Council for action.
Acklin noted the Citizen Input Survey results which show that 52% of
the citizens get information from letters to the editor and she feels
there is a need to respond to incorrect information. Laws agreed.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
City Recorder
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