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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-0407 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1992 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, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17, 1992 were accepted as presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS: Mayor Golden presented a plaque to Gettie Garrett in appreciation of 25 years service to the City of Ashland. Golden said she is a pleasure to work with, and Laws told of Gerrie's attention to important details and her helpful attitude. CONSENT AGENDA: Williams asked that item 3 be pulled for discussion. Williams moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Monthly Departmental Reports; 4) Blanket renewal of current liquor licenses. Public Works Dir. Hall gave a presentation on item 3) Water Supply Reports - February & March 1992. Hall explained that the water supply would be supplemented with TID water to fill Reeder Reservoir if rain/snow is not received in the next 30 days. To conserve water at present, the Fire Dept. has agreed to not test water hydrants and the hydro plant is shut down in the evening. It may be necessary to cut off TID from Ashland customers, and Acklin asked that these customers be notified about City water priorities. On a question from Reid, Hall said adjustments have been made at the Sewage Treatment Plant to use less water, and other water-saving alternatives will be considered. Acklin moved to approve item 3, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Grover Street Vacation. Hall said the Planning Commission reviewed the request to vacate the portion of Grover St. between North Main and Sheridan Streets, and recommended approval with retention of a 10' pedestrian easement. Diana Versluis, 337 Sheridan, spoke in favor of the vacation and cited several reasons that the pedestrian easement should not be retained including steepness of grade, safety (i.e. children on bikes), cost to install a walkway, and concern of abutting neighbors that transients will access the Hargadine Cemetery more easily. Ed Pentkowski, 436 Monte Vista, agreed with Versluis and said transients have built fires on his property, and the pedestrian easement will make the Hargadine Cemetery more accessible to vandals. Reid would like to retain the easement for future uses in the event the hillside develops differently. Williams does not see the need for the easement. Winthrop agrees with Reid. Acklin expressed concern about access to that area i.e. adequate right of way on Sheridan and Monte Vista, and paving agreements. On a question from Reid, Fire Chief Woodley said the Fire Department has no concerns about access to the area. Acklin asked Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - April 7, 1992 - P. i Grover Street Vacation (Continued) that Staff prepare a response to concerns raised for the next agenda. Water Conservation Report. Energy Conservation Coordinator Dick Wanderscheid noted that Council held a work session on February 11 concerning the Synergic Resource Corporation's report. He asked that same be adopted with the changes recommended by the Advisory Committee. The public hearing was opened, there was no comment and it was closed. Reid moved to adopt the report with the Committee's changes, Laws seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Systems Development Charges. Public Works Dir. Hall reviewed the proposed changes which include additional charges for planning actions or changes in use which increase demands on City facilities. The public hearing was opened and Michael Sanford, 127 Strawberry Ln., spoke in support. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. First reading by title only of an ordinance amending Chapter 4.20 of the A.M.C. relative to systems development charges and repealing Ordinance 2634. (Copies furnished in accord with the Charter) Reid moved to second reading, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote. A Resolution was read adopting a methodology used to calculate systems development charges pursuant to Chapter 4.20.050 of the A.M.C. and repealing Reso. 91-21. Acklin moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote (Reid was out of the room)(Reso. 92-12). A Resolution was read adopting systems development charges pursuant to Chapter 4.20,040 of the A.M.C. and repealing Reso. 91-22. Williams moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-13) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Adopt Findings P.A. 91-140 (Houghton). City Attorney Nolte noted that the first sentence of Section 3.1.10) should read: "That the applicant or future owners purchase and install a new backup power system for the water pumpinq system for this area." Laws moved to adopt the Findings, Conclusions and Orders with the above-noted correction, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Committee Appointments. Williams moved to approve the Mayor's recommended appointments except the Hospital Board and Planning Commission. Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Laws moved approval of the Planning Comm. and Hospital Bd. appointments, Winthrop seconded and the vote was tied 3-3. Acklin moved to approve the remainder of the appointments withholding the re- appointment of Brownfield to the Hospital Board. Laws seconded the motion which passed on voice vote with Williams voting NO. Winthrop moved to approve appointment of Brownfield, Reid seconded, and the vote was tied 3-3. Golden will bring forth another recommendation for the Hospital Board position. Draft Lease with Mt. Ashland Ski Area, Inc. Williams asked the City Attorney to respond to a letter received from Jack Nicholson (received by Councilors at beginning of meeting) prior to the next meeting. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - April 7, 1992 - P. 2 Nolte said the draft lease is substantially the same as the City lease to Oregon Shakespeare Festival Assn. The item was tabled until the next meeting. Copies are available for public inspection at City Hall. Ashland Loop Rd. Improvement. Hall said this is the last unpaved section of the road, Doug Neuman being the only affected property owner, and asked that Mountain View Rock, Inc. be awarded the contract. Williams moved to approve same, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Sewer Connect Request - 250 Clay St. Hall said Staff recommends approval subject to meeting City requirements. Arnold moved to approve same, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM: No comment. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Open Space Amend. First reading of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Map from Single-Family Residential to Open Space (M.E. & Sheri Hillenga). Williams moved to second reading, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Affordable Housing Density Bonus. First reading of an ordinance amending AMC 18.88.040 B regarding density bonus points for affordable housing. Arnold moved to second reading, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. SDC Ord. First reading by title only done earlier in meeting. SDC Resolutions - Adopting Methodology and Charges. meeting. Done earlier in OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Reid reported that a home- builders group "Common Ground" is suing the City of Sheridan over SDC's, and the LOC is concerned that these charges may be challenged. She encouraged everyone to attend the LOC Regional Meeting at Ashland Hills Inn on May 18. Laws moved to place approval of a liquor license for Monet's, 36 S. Second St., on the agenda, Acklin seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Arnold moved to approve same, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Acklin noted receipt of a letter from T.C.I. Cablevision notifying of their plans to "break out" the franchise fee on customer bills. She asked that Staff request that TCI notify their customers of the "universal nature" of this fee. Laws suggested a note in the utility newsletter also. Winthrop moved to do both, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Nan E.~Franklin Catherine M. Golden City Recorder Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - April 7, 1992 - P. 3 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON In the matter of seeking electoral ) approval for an increase in the tax ) levy for the purchase of fire fighting ) apparatus for the City of Ashland Fire ) Department. ) CERTIFICATION To the Jackson County Clerk: The City Council for the City of Ashland, certifies to the Jackson County election officer, pursuant to ORS 310.188, that the City Council has complied with the requirements of ORS 310.180 to 310.188. The foregoing certification was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting~f ~~ty Council of the City of Ashland on the ~s~sell Chadick, ~ IActing city Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED thi~~day of Pat Acklin Acting Mayor (p:ord\fi re[evy.crt)