HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-0515 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
MAY 15, 1990
ROLL CALL
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.
Donovan, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following amendments were made to the minutes of the April 19,
1990 meeting. Page one, last paragraph, should reflect that the
hospital receives money primarily from hospital services not parks and
public safety. Page five, first paragraph, end of second line should
read Acklin, Donovan, Arnold and Williams voted no. Same page, second
to the last sentence, last paragraph should read "Reid made site
visit, and she and Acklin had ex-parte' contacts with Kurt from Sentry
Market". Page eight, first paragraph, Reid said she didn't think the
need for more land was shown. Page three, third paragraph of the
April 24 minutes, the first sentence should read "Winthrop expressed
need to bring parcels in at times of proposed development". The
minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 1990 and the amended minutes
of April 19 and 24 were approved.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamations - Mayor Golden read a proclamation declaring the week of
May 19-22 as "A.I.D.S. AWARENESS WEEK"; and another declaring May 22
as "GRETCHEN RUMBAUGH DAY" for her efforts in educating people about
the disease.
B.P.A. - George Gwinnutt, B.P.A., updated the Council on the Power
Resource Acquisition Program. Mayor Golden read a letter to Jim Jura,
Administrator, commending B.P.A. for being honored by the Natural
Resources Defense Council on Earth Day as an environmental leader
among North American utilities, and for endorsing the Valdez
Principles as a guide to BPA's day to day operations. A resolution
was read endorsing these principles as modified for the City of
Ashland. Arnold moved to adopt same, Reid seconded, all YES on roll
call vote. (Reso. #90-21)
CONSENT AGENDA
Acklin moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as follows: Monthly
Departmental Reports, liquor license request, letter from SOSC
expressing gratitude for contribution to "International Art Show for
the end of World Hunger,,, and Appointment of Ken Gosling to the
Bicycle Commission. Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Appeal of P.A. No. 89-149, Elizabethan Bowl at O.S.F.A. - Planning
Dir. Fregonese explained that the applicants, Oregon Shakespearean
Festival Association, requested an extension to June 5, 1990, in light
of the fact that the State Historic Preservation Office has not had a
chance to review the plans. Winthrop asked the appellant, Sharon
Thormahlen if June 5 would be convenient, and 'she said yes. Acklin
moved to continue the hearing to June 5, Arnold seconded and the
motion passed on voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ashland Sanitary Service - Lois Wenker, Ashland Sanitary Service,
introduced Consulting Engineer Neil Allangi, Sweet-Edwards/EMCON, who
gave the background of the solid waste program in Oregon, and said
studies are being done at the landfill regarding impacts on ground and
surface water. Enforcement of DEQ regulations will mean more
stringent operational controls and responsibility for maintaining the
landfill for 30 years past closure. On a question from Reid, Wenker
said at closure the landfill will be seeded, and the site will remain
a transfer station and recycling depot. The total estimated cost of
the closure will be approximately $7,200,000 based on a 12-year life.
The Sanitary Service is requesting an increase in regular residential
service from $6.00 per can per month to $12.00, the extra to be put in
a fund for disposal costs. Acklin said the Committee recommends that
Council adopt the proposed rate increase with annual reviews, grant
the 15-year franchise to cover the 12-year life before closure, and
ask Staff to bring back ordinances reflecting these recommendations.
She so moved. She said the rate increase will give additional
incentive to recycle and in a year the impact of the steeper rates on
Sanitary Service operations will be known. Donovan seconded.
Winthrop and Arnold would like more information. Wenker will provide
the engineering report to them. The motion passed unanimously on roll
call vote.
C.P. National Franchise/SOSC - City Attorney Salter reviewed his memo
included in the agenda packet. Arnold requested Salter to do more
research on this issue and advise if the City can levy this tax. No
further action taken.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Shuttle Bus Service - Carl Oates, 351 Granite St., spokesman for the
Transportation Advisory Committee, expressed concern about growing
traffic in the downtown area and the resultant noise and air
pollutionl He said funding for the shuttle service, beyond fares,
could be from R.V.T.D., State economic development grants, etc. He
recommended that the Council move to eliminate acquisition of
additional parking lots in the downtown area, use current funds
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Shuttle Bus Service (Continued)
for funding a trial shuttle bus from June 7 to Labor Day; and direct
City Staff to work with interested groups to bring about a full-time
shuttle beginning in September. He told of possible routes on E. Main
and Siskiyou Blvd., and Reid asked that he consider extending to
Emigrant Lake in the summer. Donovan said $100,000 is available for a
second parking lot site, which site would only yield 15-18 parking
spaces. He said he will be willing to work with Oates and meet with
Sherm Flogstad, R.V.T.D. Arnold likes the concept. Acklin thanked
Oates for his time and efforts. Richard Ernst, 975 Walker, likes the
idea. Jackie Florey, League of Women Voters, said they studied the
shuttle service and endorsed the concept. Bill White said it will
reduce pollution.
Orange Ave. L.I.D. - Public Works Dir. Hall said staff recommends
improvement of the full length of the street from Laurel to Helman
Streets. Staff was directed to bring back a resolution setting a
public hearing.
Street Improvements/Sidewalk Requirements - Hall reviewed his memo
included in the agenda packet. Reid said it is important that the
City Engineering Division is aware that sidewalks are a priority.
PUBLIC FORUM
Robert Johnson, N. Mountain Ave., would like more of that street paved
in light of the dust pollution problem.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS
Tolman Creek Road Annexation (Watson & Associates) - Second reading by
title only of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area to the City of
Ashland. Acklin moved to adopt same, Williams seconded, and the
motion passed on roll call vote with Reid and Arnold dissenting.
(Ord. #2576)
Second reading by title only of an ordinance withdrawing annexed
property from Jackson Co. Fire Dist. No. 5. Acklin moved to adopt
same, Winthrop seconded, and the motion passed on roll call vote with
Reid and Arnold dissenting. (Ord. #2577)
Second reading by title only of an ordinance rezoning annexed property
from Jackson County F-5 to City of Ashland E-1. Winthrop moved to
adopt same, Acklin seconded, and the motion passed on roll call vote
with Reid and Arnold dissenting. (Ord. #2578)
Natural Gas User Tax - Second reading by title only of an ordinance
imposing a 2% utility user tax on the users of natural gas pursuant to
Section 3 of franchise Ordinance No. 2363. Williams moved to adopt
same, Donovan seconded, the motion passed unanimously on roll call
vote with Reid dissenting. (Ord. #2579)
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Amend Chapter 18.108 - Procedures - First reading by title only of an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code pertaining to procedures.
Williams moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll
call vote. (Copies furnished pursuant to City Charter).
Liquor License Review - First reading by title only of an ordinance
amending Chapter 6.32 of the Ashland Municipal Code relative to liquor
license review. (copies furnished pursuant to City Charter). Donovan
requested that this item be delayed to the next meeting. All agreed.
Construction Activity Hours - First reading of an ordinance amending
the Municipal Code pertaining to hours of operation for construction
activities on weekends and Holidays. Construction to begin at 8:00
A.M. Acklin moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded, all YES on
roll call vote.
State Revenue Sharing Eligibility - A resolution was read certifying
municipal services for State Revenue Sharing eligibility. Winthrop
moved to adopt same, Donovan seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
(Reso. #90-22)
Proclamations - Proclamations declaring the following were approved:
May 20-26 as "National Public Works Week"; and May 13-19 as "National
Historic Preservation Week".
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS - None.
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Nan E. Franklin
City Recorder
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
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