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Home My WebLink About1992-0818 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 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 Adjourned Meeting of July 30, 1992, and Regular Meeting of August 4, 1992 were accepted as presented. CONSENT AGENDA: Acklin moved to accept same as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Monthly Departmental Reports; 3) Memo from Fire Chief concerning Phase II of Ashland Watershed closure; 4) Approval of special tax assessment for historic property at 243 Fourth St. (Peerless Rooms); 5) Request by Roberta Foxley to cut newly-paved street at 317 Maple St.; 6) Request from Historic Commission to hold public hearing on October 6, 1992 to consider the addition of four properties to the Heritage Landmarks List. Arnold seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: C-l/E-1 Land Use Ordinance Amendments (Continued). Associate Planner John McLaughlin noted information contained in the packet and reviewed the changes as requested by Council at the August 4 meeting. Winthrop noted that the wording of Section 18.32.030 A. should be deleted as it has been included under 18.32.020--Permitted Uses. The public hearing was opened and Bill Emerson, 90 Fifth St., said Section 18.40.020 E. should include wording to require screening; K, L, and M of that section should be permitted uses; regarding Sec. 18.40.030 A.i., that exhaust fans are required by law; Sec. 18.40.040 K. should address location of exhaust fans rather than building location; uses listed in 18.40.040 D. are not feasible in historic interest areas, except fuel sales. He also feels that zero setbacks are not appropriate for residential zones. Alvina Brinson, 328 Glenn St., told of her research concerning volatile compound emissions. Lenny Friedman, Pyramid Juice, asked that food manufacturing be a permitted use in E-1 zones. Joanne Haddad, 175 Helman St., said uses listed in 18.40.040 H, I, and J, should remain conditional to allow for neighborhood input. The public hearing was closed. Reid said hotel/motel uses should remain conditional, Section 18.32,025 D. deleted and the last part of Sec. 18.32.030 D. deleted. Laws moved to keep hotels/motels as conditional uses and Winthrop seconded. The motion passed on roll call vote with Acklin and Williams voting NO. Winthrop moved to request staff to prepare revisions as follows: Sec. 18.32.030 A. and 18.40.040 A. to read "Electrical substations". Sec. 18.40.040 D. to read "Automobile fuel sales" and remainder of sentence in a new Sec. 18.40.040 E., except excluding from Historic Interest Areas. Sec. 18.40.020 K, L, and M, moved to Sec. 18.40.030. No second, but general concensus. Discussion will reconvene at the next meeting. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 18, 1992 - P. 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Wastewater Treatment Plant Options. City Administrator Almquist gave a brief background of the issue and requested that Council not make a decision until September 1 due to a 90-day extension request to DEQ which will probably be granted. Council agreed. Ron Roth, Eagle Mill Farms, is concerned about water rights of downstream irrigators. Evan Archerd, Eagle Mill Road, supports connection to Medford and use of present plant site as open space. Ron Henry, V.P. of Operations for Bear Creek Orchards, is also concerned about flows in the creek. Carl Oates, 776 Glendale, submitted a statement for the record in support of settling ponds. Acklin asked that Staff and Brown & Caldwell prepare a response as to why settling ponds won't work in Ashland. Sam Stovall, 1015 Ashland, Pres. of Rogue Flyfishers, asked that discussions remain open and fish in stream be considered. No further discussion. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Water Status Report. A memo from Public Works Dir. Hall was read and Water Quality Superintendent Barnts said TID will shut off on August 27 and consumption is 26% below 1991. R.V.T.D. Grant. A memo from Councilor Laws was read concerning RVTD's application to O.D.O.T. for a demonstration project grant for reduced bus fares. He recommends funding the project with $20,000 alternative transportation projects funds, and guaranteeing the College's portion from the repaving fund. Arnold expressed concern about postponing handicap access projects. Laws moved to request the RVTD Board to refuse the ODOT grant and charge .25 cents bus fare, proceed with bike rack projects, and use remainder of alternative transportation funds toward underwriting the reduced bus fare project. Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM: Liquor License. Jack Wasenius asked for approval of a liquor license for Georgio's which has been approved by the Police Dept. Arnold moved placement on agenda, Reid seconded, all AYES. Arnold moved approval, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Substation site. Robert Hodgins, 165 Timberlake Dr., said his mother owns the property of the proposed site. Reid moved to place the issue on the agenda, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Hodgins spoke of the close proximity to residences and his plans to develop part of the property for affordable housing. On a question from Acklin, he said he has submitted his comments to BPA. Reid asked that this be placed on ~he nex~ agenda, and Acklin ~aid information ~houla be made available in the newspaper. Winthrop moved to extend the meeting for one-half hour, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Reid moved to place on the next agenda, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Beverly Hodgins said she has protested consideration of this site from the beginning. Dan Thomas is developing property on Fordyce and is opposed to using this site. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Special Vehicle Permits. Second reading by title only of ordinance amending A.M.C. Chapter 6.28 concerning tour buses and special vehicle permits. Laws moved adoption, Williams seconded, motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. 2681) Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 18, 1992 - P. 2 King Annexation. Second reading by title only of ordinance withdrawing recently annexed real property from Jackson County Fire Dist. No. 5. Acklin moved adoption, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2682) King Annexation. Second reading by title only of ordinance rezoning annexed property from Jackson Co. RR-5 to City of Ashland E-1. Arnold moved adoption, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2683) Downtown Parking District. A memo was read from DPAC requesting that the newly-constructed parking lots on Lithia Way, Pioneer St., and Second St. be included in the Downtown Parking District ban for employees/employers. First reading of an ordinance amending Sec. 11.30.010 of the A.M.C. Reid feels it is discrimination. Arnold moved to second reading, Acklin seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Reid voting NO. Drainage Easement. A resolution was read relinquishing a drainage easement by quitclaim deed to Dale/Medinger/Coulton for Poplar Place Subdivision. Arnold moved adoption, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-45) Sanitary Sewer Easement. A resolution was read relinquishing a sanitary sewer easement by quitclaim deed to Watson/Albertson's- /Payless. Laws moved adoption, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-46) Hydroelectric Project Contract. A resolution was read exempting turbine and speed increaser modifications to rehabilitate the hydro plat from competitive bidding. Winthrop moved adoption, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-47) Clerical/Technical Employees Contract. Ratification of a two-year extension with IBEW Local 659 representing this employee group. Arnold moved approval, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. / Nan ~. Franklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 18, 1992 - P. 3