HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-0518 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
MAY 18, 1993
CALL TO ORDER: Councilor Chair Acklin called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance at 7:35 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Laws, Hauck, Acklin,
and Arnold were present. Reid and Winthrop were absent. The meeting was turned over to
Mayor Golden upon her arrival moments later.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1993 were
accepted as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Proclamations: 1) "Community Theatre Week" - June 13-19,
1993; 2) "Airport Appreciation Day" - May 23, 1993; 3) "National Emergency Medical Services
Week"- May 23 - 29, 1993.
CONSENT AGENDA: Acklin moved to approve as follows: 1 ) Minutes of Boards,
Commissions, and Committees; 2) Departmental Reports; 3) Liquor license request for The
Sandpiper, 139 E. Main Street-Dispenser Class A; 4) Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of
Hap Freund to Cable Access Commission for term ending June 30, 1995. 5) April
Snow/Water Report. 6) Request from Public Works Dir. to set public hearing for June 1, 1993
on the proposed wastewater treatment plant facility plan. Arnold second and the motion
carried on voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Continue Public Hearing - P.A. 93-058, Open Space
Designation Request (Bill & Gloria Richey). Planning Director McLaughlin said the
Planning Commission's recommendations are to follow the Comprehensive Plan criteria in
designating open space, and approve P.A. 93-058. The public hearing was opened and Bill
Richey, Applicant, said he has lived on the property for 30 years and his neighbors support
the request. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was
closed. Acklin moved approval, Hauck seconded, all YES on roll call vote. First reading of
an ordinance amending the Comp. Plan Map from Single Family Residential to Open Space
for a portion of the property at 675 Carol St. Arnold moved passage to second reading,
Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Ambulance Service Rates. Evelyn Murdock read
her letter of March 24 requesting that Council consider creation of a regulatory board to
review ambulance service rates. Fire Chief Woodley introduced Gordon Brown, owner of
Ashland Life Support, who said their rates are regulated by Jackson County and public
hearings are held prior to implementation of rate increases. Complaints should be directed
to Gary Stevens of the Jackson Co. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Brown said ALS has
the lowest rates in the State. On a question from Arnold, Brown said memberships are often-
times abused by chronically ill individuals. Laws said the County has regulatory
responsibility and it would be inappropriate for the city to get involved in rate regulation.
Acklin suggested that Gary Stevens be requested to summarize his rate regulation activities.
Hauck agreed. Murdock was thanked for bringing this matter to the Council's attention.
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OTP Legislative Program. Golden requested Council approval of a resolution endorsing
funding alternatives for implementation of the Oregon Transportation Plan. All agreed to
approve the resolution. (Reso. 93-18)
PUBLIC FORUM: Bill Helm expressed concern about the procedures of the Police Dept.
regarding towing abandoned cars.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Amend Fire Prevention Code. Second
reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 15.28 of
the Ashland Municipal Code. Acklin moved adoption, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call
vote. (Ord. 2711 )
Amend Building and Other Specialty Codes. Second reading by title only amending
certain Sections of Chapter 15 and repealing Sections 15.04.040 and 15.04.080. Hauck
moved adoption, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2712)
Amend Fair Housing Code. First reading of an ordinance amending the Fair Housing Code
to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and disability. Arnold moved passage
to second reading, Hauck seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
Dedication of Park Lands. A Resolution was read by title only dedicating land on "A" Street
between 6th & 8th Streets, and on Water Street at Hersey Street for park purposes (not to
include the Recycling Depot). Acklin moved adoption, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call
vote. (Reso. 93-16)
City Affirmative Action Policy. A Resolution was read by title only readopting an equal
employment opportunity policy and affirmative action program, and repealing Reso. No. 89-
35. Hauck moved adoption, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 93-17)
Quitclaim Deeds - Utility Easements. Laws moved to authorize the Mayor and Recorder to
sign same on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1 of Franeva Heights Subdivision. Acklin seconded the
motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote.
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: Hauck said the Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy will include Ashland only. Arnold told of a volunteer who has a great
deal of experience in grant writing, and hopes to have a proposal prepared for the next
meeting. Acklin invited participation in the regional transportation planning process, on May
22, 9:00 - 1:00 at North Medford High School. AImquist asked that the meeting adjourn to
Monday, May 24th after the budget meeting to consider the recreational serial levy for
schools.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. to May 24 at 7:30 P.M.
Nan E. Franklin Catherine M. Golden
City Recorder Mayor
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