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Home My WebLink About1990-0206 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 1990 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Acting Mayor Patricia Acklin led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Reid, Williams, Winthrop and Arnold were present. Mayor Golden and Donovan were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Winthrop said the word "and" in line six, paragraph two, page two should be "not". The minutes of the Executive Session of January 2, 1990, and the amended minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 1990 were approved. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Reid asked that item no. five be discussed, and Winthrop moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Memo regarding residential building activity; 3) Memo regarding 1990 electric rate forecast; 4) Nomination of 1023 E. Main St. to National Register of Historic Places; and 6) Mayor's appointment of Larry Morgan to the Planning Commission. Arnold seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. Reid explained that several organizations are working to coordinate activities for the celebration of "Earth Day", which is April 22nd. She asked that the City publish a calendar of events for the week prior, and waive the banner fee. Reid moved to waive the banner fee, Arnold seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Adopt Findings of P.A. 89-178 (Robert Willlame, Applicant) Williams moved to adopt the Findings, Conclusions and Orders of Planning Action No. 89-178, a C.U.P. for a duplex at 321 N. Mountain. Arnold seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote as follows: Reid, NO; Williams, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold, YES. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Rogue Valley Civic Index Jim Ford, First Interstate Bank, gave the history of the civic index project in the Rogue Valley and said the facilitator will be Chris Gates, Vice-President of the National Civic Index. This project will create an opportunity for Jackson and Josephine Counties and the cities of Ashland, Medford and Grants Pass to work together on Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 6, 1990 - Page i Rogue Valley Civic Index (Continued) regional issues such as air quality, transportation, solid waste disposal, etc. Reid expressed her support of the project and hopes it will strengthen the Rogue Valley Council of Governments, and Williams agreed. Ford said the Rogue Valley Foundation has agreed to administer the funds, which are being requested from each of the participating agencies. Reid said the Rogue Valley Transit District should be involved in the process. Arnold moved to commit the City of Ashland to the Rogue Valley Civic Index in an amount up to $15,000. Reid seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. Williams would also like the RVTD to be involved. Traffic Sign Standards Councilor Arnold explained that the Traffic Safety Commission adopted the proposed standards for placement of stop signs, yield signs and no parking "yellow curb" zones. The Resolution adopting the Standards was read. Arnold moved to approve same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. #90-03) It was decided to postpone first reading of an ordinance which will allow the Public Works Director to issue permits for painting no parking "yellow" curb zones, until the next meeting. Bicycle Accommodations on Busses Councilor Williams requested that the City Council urge R.V.T.D. to look into providing bicycle carriers on busses. Edwin Chapman, 113 Pine St., Chair of the R.V.T.D. Board, said he visited districts in other areas and was told by drivers that the carriers are not safe. He also said insurance cost is an issue, but urged the Bicycle Commission to investigate the issue further. Acklin suggested inviting R.V.T.D. to work with a committee of interested persons in researching the proposal. PUBLIC FORUM Edwin Chapman requested that Council pass a Resolution in support of the R.V.T.D.'s levy, which will be on the March ballot and if approved by the voters, will fund construction of a transfer center. Arnold said the R.V.T.D. benefits Ashland a great deal and he will support the request. Reid agreed, and Acklin recommended placing a Resolution on the next agenda. A1 Willstatter, 128 Central, is also a member of the Board and urged Council's support. Staff will bring the resolution back to the next meeting. Dick Nighorn, 1768 Crestview Dr., asked about bicycle licenses, and Williams said the ordinance requires licenses but doesn't specify where they need to be located. The primary reason for licenses is identification should a bicycle be stolen. Nighorn suggested a small plate on the back of bikes to identify them in case of accidents. Williams invited Nighorn to the Bicycle Commission's meetings. There being no further comment from the audience, the public forum was closed. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 6, 1990 - Page 2 ORDINANCES, RE8OLUTION8 & CONTRACT8 Air Qualitv - Second reading by title only of an ordinance regulating what can be burned in woodstoves and the sale of seasoned wood. Arnold moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2555) Adroit Construction Annexation Second reading by title only of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area to the City of Ashland, Oregon and providing for an effective date. Winthrop moved to adopt same, Willians seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2556) Second reading by title only of an ordinance withdrawing certain recently annexed real property from Jackson Co. Fire District No. 5. Williams moved to adopt the ordinance, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2557) Second reading by title only of an ordinance rezoning certain property from Jackson Co. RR-5 to City of Ashland E-1. Winthrop moved to adopt same, Williams seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2558) City of Ashland Annexation Second reading by title only of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area to the City of Ashland, Oregon and providing for an effective date. Williams moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2559) Second reading by title only of an ordinance withdrawing certain recently annexed real property from Jackson County Fire Dist. No. 5. Winthrop moved to adopt the ordinance, Williams seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2560) Second reading by title only of an ordinance of the City of Ashland rezoning certain property from RR-.5-P to City of Ashland E-1. Williams moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2561) Comp. Plan Amendment (M.E. Hillenga) - Second reading by title only of an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Ashland Comprehensive Plan Map from Single Family Residential to Open Space. Winthrop moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2562) Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 6, 1990 - Page 3 Land-use Ordinance Amendment (M,E. Hillenga) - Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending Ord. No. 2052, the Land-use ordinance to rezone certain property from R-1-7.5 to Open Space. Williams moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2563) Stump Removal Ordinance - First reading of an ordinance requiring that tree stumps be removed at ground level or lower. Arnold moved the ordinance to second reading, Winthrop seconded the motion and it passed unanimously on roll call vote. Classification Plan Amendment - City Administrator Almquist requested postponement of the first reading of the ordinance and all agreed. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Williams said the Bicycle Commission would like to schedule a study session in June and take a tour of the City, and all Councilors agreed. Reid requested that the letters Council received concerning open space be forwarded to CPAC and the Planning Commission for upcoming meetings. On a question from Reid concerning the Hospital Board appointment, Acklin said the Mayor will bring forward a recommendation at the next meeting. Reid also noted the EARTH DAY resolution and asked that she be notified if Council has any changes to same. City Administrator Almquist requested that an item be placed on the next agenda concerning donation of the old Rescue 9 vehicle to Guanajuato, Mexico, and all agreed. Winthrop noted a letter received from Marilyn Briggs and will talk with her and get her concerns taken care of. He also reported that the Affordable Housing draft report will be ready February 12th and a public hearing will be scheduled soon. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder ricia Acklin Acting Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 6, 1990 - Page 4