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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-0218 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1992 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, Reid, Williams, and Acklin were present. Arnold and Winthrop were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of January 28, 1992 and Regular Meeting of February 4, 1992 were accepted as presented. CONSENT AGENDA: Williams moved to approve items 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions, and Committees; 2) Monthly Departmental Reports - January 1992; and 3) Administrator's Report - January 1992. Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: P.A. 91-164 - Adopt Comp. Plan Chapter 13. Planning Dir. Fregonese said the only ordinances which have not been adopted pertain to wetlands. On a question from Golden, he said when the Transportation Plan is amended it will encourage grid patterns, not cul-de-sacs. The public hearing was opened, there was no response and it was closed. Williams moved to adopt Chapter 13, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. P.A. 91-085 - Modification of Annexation Criteria. Planning Dir. Fregonese read the proposed language for Policy XII-2 of the Comprehensive Plan, and proposed language for AMC Section 18.108.065 C.4 and C.5.a-f. (included in record) The public hearing was opened and Vicki Neuenschwander, 455 Tolman Crk. Rd., said she is opposed to having annexation of her property initiated by the City. Estelle Richards, 463 Tolman, is opposed to having annexation of her property initiated by the City. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Acklin said aggressive annexation policies will not be enacted but should a question of services, i.e. police, fire, arise, a determination of jurisdiction would be necessary. Reid moved to adopt the proposed Policy XII-2 and ordinance amendments, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. First reading of the implementing Ordinance took place and Williams moved to second reading. Acklin seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Tolman Creek Rd. Signal L.I.D. Public Works Dir. Hall explained that the hearing is on the signal improvement district only, an existing district has been formed by Ord. 2648 and this hearing does not effect that existing district. Hall said City Attorney Nolte has determined that the Planning Commission's condition of legal formation of an L.I.D. has been met, and the City cannot ask Watson & Associates, developers of the Tolman Creek Plaza, to bear the total construction costs. A letter from Lininger Tru-Mix opposing inclusion in the district was read. He also noted letters in opposition which are Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 18, 1992 - P. 1 Tolman Creek Rd. Signal L.I.D. (Continued) included in the record from the following: IPCO Printing, Ashland Commercial Building Co., Handyman Builders Supply, The Peninsula Group, and ARO Partners. The total estimated cost of the project is $156,000 with the Oregon Dept. of Transportation possibly participating in one-half of the construction costs. Hall expressed appreciation to Jack Ayres and Mike Anhorn of O.D.O.T. for their efforts and assistance in obtaining this participation. The estimated assessments (not including O.D.O.T. participation at this point) are based on 1/2 land area and 1/2 trip generation. The public hearing was opened. Vicki Neuenschwander, 455 Tolman, said a cooperative agreement between O.D.O.T. and the City should have been in place prior to formation of the L.I.D., and an alternative method of assessment considered. City Attorney Nolte said the district was properly formed and the L.I.D. can be formed prior to an agreement with the State. Zack Brombacher, 640 Tolman, said he will not accept the L.I.D. and liens against his property. Dan Ralls, 537 Prim, partner in Ashland Racquet Club, objects to said L.I.D. On a question from Sharon Anderson, 295 Tolman, Mayor Golden said the Council has the authority to form the L.I.D. if a majority are in favor. John Zupan, representing Summit Investments, said this is not a proper way to pay for the signal installation and suggested meeting with the developers to work out an alternate method. Bob Brodeur, 1801 Siskiyou Blvd., spoke against the L.I.D. John Hassen, attorney for Watson & Associates, said area properties had signed in favor of the L.I.D. prior to development of the Tolman Creek Plaza, the developers are willing to pay their share, but the existing L.I.D. should not be dissolved in the interim. Estelle Richards, 463 Tolman, spoke against the L.I.D. and read a petition against its formation. Robert Plotnik, 710 Jefferson, spoke against. Ken Cockrell, 745 S. Valley View Rd., said the cost should be spread out to all who benefit, not just the area businesses. Thomas Cummings, 295 Tolman, spoke against. Bob Mayers, 693 Washington, spoke against. Bud Kaufman, Croman Corp., said they do not object to being included in the L.I.D., but don't want to force their vote and will vote on the side of the majority of the others affected. John Hassen said he and John Zupan agreed to meet with the larger landholders to try to work out an agreement prior to a decision by Council. Reid moved to continue the hearing for two weeks. Laws seconded and the motion carried on voice vote with Williams abstaining. Fire Serial Tax Levy. City Admin. Almquist explained that notification of all agencies in the taxing district and a public hearing are necessary prior to placing the proposed 3-year serial tax levy on the ballot. Finance Dir. Turner said this will be presented to the Public Safety Subcommittee of the Budget Committee and brought back to Council. The public hearing was opened, there was no comment and it was closed. On a question from Reid, Fire Chief Woodley said there are no funds available in the current budget to replace the old fire trucks. No further action necessary. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 18, 1992 - P. 2 NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Proposed Substation Environmental Assessment. Lou Driessen, Norm Andresen, and Bob Laffel of B.P.A. were present. Driessen explained that the B.P.A. is no longer interested in site 6, the railroad property near Mountain Ave., due to elevated levels of soil pollution. They are now considering site 5 located on SOSC property on Walker St. Driessen said a 30-day comment period will be held, and the environmental assessment will be mailed to all who attended the public hearings. Copies will also be available for review at City Hall, the Ashland Library, and the SOSC Library. No further action necessary. Nevada Street Substation. City Admin. Almquist requested authorization to consult a sound engineer concerning construction of a sound mitigating wall, and said Michael Stadtherr's Attorney, Harry Skerry, is agreeable to this action. Waive Banner Fee. A letter was received from Ron Roth, representing M.A.S.A., Inc., requesting waiver of the $125.00 banner installation fee. Roth said the materials and labor have been donated. Acklin moved to approve the request, Williams seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Proposed Sister City. A request was received to participate in a Sister City relationship with Nabari City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Laws expressed concern about the duties/obligations. Mayor Golden said she is willing to bring forward a committee to oversee this relationship if Council approves. Acklin moved to proceed, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM: No comment. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Chronic Parking Violators. Willjams moved to amend the ordinance to provide for an additional fine of $25.00 for each parking violation received in excess of ten in one calendar year, and moved same to second reading. Reid seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote as follows: Acklin, Reid, and Willjams, YES; Laws, NO. Amending Land-Use Ordinance re: Annexations. Read earlier in meeting. Performance Standards Options - Subdivisions. A resolution was read adopting guidelines for the implementation of Chapter 18.88 of the Land-use Ordinance, Performance Standards options for subdivisions. Williams moved to adopt same, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-09) Set Plat Check Fees. A resolution was read setting plat check fees for subdivisions and partitions. On a question from Laws, Hall said the City surveyors have to make field checks and the proposed fees are not out of line. Laws said policy has been that fees are related to costs, and moved to postpone until an estimate of the costs involved can be obtained. Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 18, 1992 - P. 3 OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Williams asked that Nolte's response to concerns raised by Jack Nicholson about the Mt. Ashland proposal be sent to Mr. Nicholson. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 18, 1992 - P. 4