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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-0906 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 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 September 15, 1992 were accepted as presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS: The following proclamations were presented: 1) October 1992 - "Disability Employment Awareness Month"; 2) October 4 - 10, 1992 - ,,Mental Illness Awareness Week,,; 3) October 4 - 10, 1992 - ,,National Fire Prevention Week"; 4) October 3 - 10, 1992 - ,,Recycling Awareness Week". Opportunity to Recycle Ordinance. Tim Bewley, Chair of the Ashland Recycling Task Force, said a goal of Senate Bill 66 is to reduce the solid waste stream by 50% by the year 2,000. Lois Wenker, Ashland Sanitary Service, said the ordinance is very flexible and the Task Force will work with property owners to provide recycling opportunities to all multi-family housing residents. The recycled products crafts fair will be held Saturday October 10 from 11-3 at the recycling center on Water Street. It was noted that Ashland Sanitary Service won the Oregon Sanitary Service Institute Award for being #1 in the State last year for recycling efforts. First reading of an ordinance requiring certain mulit-family dwellings, apartments, condominiums and mobile home parks to provide tenants and occupants with the opportunity to recycle. Reid moved to second reading, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. CONSENT AGENDA: Winthrop asked that item 3 be pulled for discussion. Arnold moved to adopt the remainder as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Memo from Fire Chief concerning National Home Fire Safety Campaign; and 4) Modification of easements for Ashland Community Foodstore. Winthrop noted that item 3) Authorization for Mayor and City Recorder to sign Affordable Housing Agreements for project at earfield and E. Main St. should read for the Poplar Place project on Patterson Street. He said this is the first project in which the developer is allowed to build additional units if a portion are guaranteed affordable for 30 years. Winthrop moved to authorize signing of the agreements, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: Additions to Ashland Heritage Landmarks List. A memo was read from the Historic Commission explaining that structures at the following addresses were inadvertently left off the list when it was prepared: 550 East Main, 568 East Main, 586 East Main and 598 East Main. The public hearing was opened and there was no comment, so it was closed. Reid noted a letter received from the owner of Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October 6, 1992 - P. i 598 E. Main asking that his home not be included on the list, and said the structure meets the criteria for inclusion. She then moved to include the four structures on the Heritage Landmarks List, Williams seconded, all AYES on voice vote. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Split Roll Property Tax Initiative. A letter was received from the Medford/Jackson Co. Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Council adopt a resolution opposing Ballot Measure No. 7. Laws moved to accept the letter and place it on file, Acklin seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. Water Supply Report. Public Works Dir. Hall said the Reeder Reservoir drawdown curve is still above average and recommended remaining in Phase I of the Curtailment Ordinance. On a question from Williams, Hall said sluicing won't be possible this year unless heavy snowfall occurs. Hall then asked for a special work session with Council and DEQ staff to review the DEQ standards prior to the November 17 Council meeting. Acklin moved to put this item on the agenda, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. It was agreed to hold the work session on November 10th at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Ron Roth asked that environmental groups be notified in time to prepare input. Donation of land for Open Space. A memo was read from the Parks Commission recommending that Council accept the donation of a 3/4 acre piece of property located between the Ditch Road and Grandview Drive on the east slope of the hill which overlooks the Plaza. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. Arnold so moved, Laws seconded, all AYES on voice vote. City Administrator,s Monthly Report. Almquist reviewed the status of various City projects and will provide an update of Council goals on October 20th. PUBLIC FORUM: No response. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Amend Title 15 of the A.M.C. First reading by title only of an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Ashland Municipal Code relating to building and other specialty codes and adding a new Section relating to notices of non-compliance for buildings and occupancies. (Copies provided in accord with the Charter) Winthrop moved to second reading, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Site Design and Use Standards. First reading by title only of and ordinance replacing Chapter 18.72 of the Land-Use Ordinance with respect to implementing the recommended programs for commercial development standards. (Copies provided in accord with the Charter) It was agreed to postpone this item until clarification is made by Staff on several issues. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October 6, 1992 - P. 2 Adopt New Site Design and Use Standards. First reading by title only adopting new Site Design and Use Standards in accord with Section 18.72.080 of the A.M.C. (Copies provided in accord with the Charter) This item was postponed. C-l/E-1 Amendments. First reading by title only of an ordinance completely replacing Chapters 18.32 and 18.40 of the Land-use Ordinance. (Copies provided in accord with the Charter) Acklin moved to second reading, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Sewer Main Connection Exemption. First reading by title only of an ordinance amending Sec. 14.08.020 of the A.M.C. by exempting existing single-family dwellings from connecting to new sewer mains if such mains are financed through a local improvement district. Williams moved to second reading, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Opposition to Ballot Measure No. 9. A resolution was read in opposition to Ballot Measure No. 9 which will appear on the ballot on November 3, 1992. Arnold moved to adopt same, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-49) Advance Refunding Bonds. Acklin moved to place on agenda, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. A resolution was read authorizing the issuance and negotiated sale of general obligation advance refunding bonds, Series 1992; to advance refund and to irrevocably call for redemption the general obligation hydroelectric bonds, Series 1983, and the general obligation water refunding bonds, Series 1985; authorizing escrow agreement; authorizing execution of bond purchase agreement; appointing an expert advisor. Arnold moved to adopt same, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-50) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. /~/ Nan E. ~ranklin City Recorder Catherine M. 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