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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-1103 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 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. Reid, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold were present. Laws and Williams were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of October 20, 1992, and Adjourned Meeting of October 22, 1992 were accepted as presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS: Bill Robinson was presented with a plaque in appreciation of 25 years of service as Fire Engineer with the Ashland Fire Department. CONSENT AGENDA: Winthrop moved to adopt same as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions a Committees; 2) Memo from Fire Chief concerning upcoming Community Disaster Planning; 3) Mayor,s appointment of Mary Ellen Fleeget to Hospital Board for a term expiring April 30, 1996; and 4) Mayor,s appointment of H.L. Wood to Historic Commission for a term expiring April 30, 1993. Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Water Status Report. Public Works Dir. Hall noted improvement in the situation with the recent rains, but is monitoring the Ashland Creek flows prior to recommending an end to Phase I of the Curtailment Ord. PUBLIC HEARING: Vacation of alley off Sunnyview Drive. Hall pointed out the location of the alley which is between Skycrest Drive and Sunnyview Drive on Margaret Wiley's property. Almquist noted a concern from Councilor Laws that a pedestrian way or roadway be retained until plans for the area's development are known. Asst. City Engineer Olson's memo noted that the vacation could be made contingent upon the recording of the subdivision plat, if there are concerns about the possible use of the alley. The public hearing was opened and Chuck Wiley, speaking for his Mother, said the alley's slope is in excess of street slope requirements. A letter from Rick Landt, 487 Rock St., was read which requested that all vacations be reviewed by all City departments prior to approval by Council. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Winthrop moved to approve vacation of the alley contingent on recording of the subdivision plat. Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 097 (Mahar Property). call vote. Adopt Findings, Conclusions & Orders, P.A. 92- Reid so moved, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll Water System & Fire Requirements Report. Hall reviewed his memo which was included in. the agenda packet and noted changes to the system Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 3, 1992 - P. 1 since 1970. This report is a result of a discussion at the October 20 Council meeting concerning a request for waiver of fire flow requirement (Gayle Titus). NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Re-adoption of Wastewater Treatment Plant Goals/Objectives. Hall reviewed his memo suggesting minor wording changes to same which were adopted by Council at the Adjourned Meeting on October 22nd. Acklin moved approval, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Airport Hangers - Transfer of Lease. Almquist said Council approval is needed to transfer the lease to Alan DeBoer who recently purchased the hangars from Southern Oregon Skyways, and staff is recommending approval on the condition that negotiations with DeBoer are satisfactory. Winthrop moved approval, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM: No comment. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Site Design and Use Standards. Second reading by title only of an ordinance completely replacing Chapter 18.72 of the Land-Use Ordinance with respect to implementing the recommended programs for commercial development standards. Arnold moved adoption, Acklin seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote (Ord. 2689) Adopt New Site Design and Use Standards. Second reading by title only of an ordinance adopting new Site Design and Use Standards in accord with Section 18.72.080 of the A.M.C. Acklin moved adoption, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote (Ord. 2690) Resolutions Read by Title Only. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending A.M.C. 2.04.090 to provide for reading of resolutions by title only. Arnold moved adoption, Reid seconded, and the motion passed on roll call vote as follows: Reid, Acklin, and Arnold, YES; Winthrop, NO. (Ord. 2691) Transient Occupancy Tax. First reading of an ordinance providing an exemption to the tax for rooms occupied by the homeless. Arnold moved to second reading, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Rezone Mahar Property. First reading of an ordinance amending Ord. 2052 and Sec. 18.12.030 of the A.M.C. to rezone property from E-1 to R-2 and R-1-3.5P. Acklin moved to second reading, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment - Mahar Property. First reading of an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Comp. Plan Map from Employment to Low-Density Multi-Family Residential and Suburban Residential. Acklin moved to second reading, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 3, 1992 - P. 2 Railroad Dist. Park L.I.D. A resolution was read setting a public hearing for November 17, 1992 for consideration of the formation of a local improvement district for acquisition of park property in the Railroad District. Acklin moved adoption, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-53) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: A liquor license was received from Victor & Jeanne Ferguson, dba Vic's Mongolian BarBQ, 1662 Siskiyou Blvd. Arnold moved to place same on the agenda, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Arnold moved approval, Acklin seconded, all AYES on voice vote. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. ~ / City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor (d:\min\11-3-92) Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 3, 1992 - P. 3