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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-0703 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JULY 3, 1990 ROLL CALL Mayor Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Reid, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. Williams was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 19, 1990 and the Adjourned Meeting of June 26, 1990 were approved as presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS Mayor Golden presented four City employees with plaques and gift certificates as follows for using little or no sick leave time during the past five years: Dan White used none; Wes Eaton, none; Larry Murphey, two hours; and Randy Snow, eight hours. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Acklin moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Monthly Departmental Reports; 2) Memo from City Attorney concerning Murphey vs. Ashland (Mahar); and 3) Letter from Betty Jo Reynolds concerning proposed revisions to the Sign Code. Winthrop seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Request to Vacate Easement - Lloyd Haines - City Admin. Almquist reviewed a memo from Public Works Dir. Hall which set the easement value at $10.00, and said the City no longer needs it. Winthrop moved to direct staff to prepare the deed for the City Administrator's signature and added the condition that Haines pay the $10.00 and the recording fee. Acklin seconded. Arnold expressed concern about the City receiving fair market value and Vickie McCarty, representing Lloyd Haines, said Bruce Roberts, an Ashland Realtor, told her that easement property has no value. The motion failed unanimously on roll call vote. Arnold moved to direct Staff to get an appraisal or assessment of the value of the easement and also the value to Haines. Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Orange Avenue L.I.D. - Public Works Dir. Hall said the project would include improvement of Orange Ave. between Helman and Laurel Streets. A proposed subdivision on tax lot 60'0 is not going forward. The proposed street width is 36' and will include a 4 1/2 ft. sidewalk on one side only. Total estimated cost is $59,422.60. The public hearing was opened and Steve Read, 398 N. Laurel, said the agreement Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - July 3, 1990 - Page One Orange Avenue L.I.D. (Continued) to sign in favor of improvements was not recorded until three days after he purchased the property. Bob McCoy, 160 Orange St., said he had agreed to be part of the L.I.D. but does not see a need for a sidewalk. Jim Dean, 395 Helman, spoke against the proposal, as did Tom Zanitsch, 192 Orange. Ken Wallace, 152 Orange, and Devora Wolf, owner of tax lot 5700, both spoke in opposition. Ken Larson, owner of lot 5500, is opposed to sidewalks, and spoke for the owner of tax lot 400 who is opposed to the project. The public hearing was closed. Acklin suggested preparation of a hand-out to explain that the Council recognizes dust as a health hazard, and granite-surfaced streets cost more to maintain than do paved streets. Arnold moved to direct Staff to bring the proposal back to Council when a planning action is approved which allows for a greater number of people to sign in favor of improvements. Reid seconded and the motion passed on voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Adopt Findings - O.S.F.A. Elizabethan Theatre Dome - On a question from Golden, Planning Dir. Fregonese said the action is a C.U.P. because of the 40' height. On a question from Winthrop, City Attorney Salter said the nuisance ordinance addresses any noise problems which may arise. Reid asked about bus parking adjacent to the Festival and Arnold, Traffic Safety Commission liaison, said the first three spaces up from N. Main will be eliminated. Acklin moved to adopt the Findings of Fact, Winthrop seconded, and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Uncollectibe Utility Accounts - Arnold moved to authorize the Finance Director to write off the uncollectibe utility accounts and Acklin seconded the motion. Winthrop asked about a lodging establishment's account and it was decided to leave that account on the books. Arnold amended his motion to delete the questionable account, Acklin seconded the amendment and the motion carried on voice vote. Medford Growers & Crafters Assoc. Request - A letter was read requesting permission to hang a banner on the Lithia Way/Siskiyou Blvd. overpass during hours of operation, and to use more than their alloted ten spaces in the Water Street parking. After a short discussion, Acklin moved to allow the Association to use the ten parking spaces specified in their C.U.P. and adjust as necessary, and to hang a sign which meets the size limitiations of the Sign Code during hours of operation. Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on voice vote. Grant to Southern Oregon Womens Access to Credit - Almquist reviewed his memo included in the packet dated June 28, 1990. He explained that it is not City policy for Boards and Commissions to make Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - July 3, 1990 - Page Two S.O.W.A.C. expenditures except for specific items which are identified in the budget, but it is appropriate for them to make recommendations. Mary Lee Christensen, Chair of E.D.C. and President of S.O.W.A.C., explained that their organization is incorporated and working on obtaining a non-profit status, and need $5,000 from the community in order to get started. Reid moved to approve $1,000 grant and Winthrop seconded. Acklin feels $500 is appropriate, but only if the other $4500 is raised. Reid amended the motion to include the condition that the other $4,000 is raised before the grant is made and Winthrop seconded. Arnold agreed with Acklin. The motion passed as follows on roll call vote: Reid and Winthrop, YES; Acklin and Arnold, NO; Mayor Golden broke the tie with a YES vote. PUBLIC FORUM Sharon Thormahlen, 80 Hargadine St., expressed displeasure with the way Findings are handled on appeals to the City Council. Dane Coefer, 860 C St., told Council of a survey done on phosphate contents in laundry detergents and feels a ban should be initiated. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Parking at Clay Street Park - Arnold said the proposed Ordinance does not deal with the Parks Commission's concern of people repairing cars in the lot. The Council requested clarification from the Parks Commission, and Almquist and Parks Dir. Mickelsen will discuss it the issue and bring it back to Council. E. Main/Garfield St. Property - First reading of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Map by changing tax lot 39-1E-10BC-2800 from Single-family Residential to Low-density Residential. Winthrop moved to second reading, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. E. Main/Garfield St. Property Re-zone - First reading of an ordinance rezoning the property from R-l-10 to R-2. Acklin moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Future Paving Requirements - First reading of an ordinance requiring property owners requesting a building permit for new dwelling units to sign in favor of future paving. Winthrop moved to second reading, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Orange Avenue L.I.D. - No action, see Council vote as a result of the public hearing. Amendment to Transportation Plan Map - First reading of an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Ashland Comprehensive Plan by changing the Transportation Plan Map relating to bikeways, and adopting a revised official street dedication map. Acklin moved to second reading, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - July 3, 1990 - Page Three Management/Confidential Employees Pay Plan - Almquist read his memo included in the agenda dated June 29, 1990. Reid expressed concern that this was "stepping back" from employee health care. A resolution was read amending the pay plan effective July 1, 1990. Acklin moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote as follows: Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold, YES; Reid, NO. (Reso. #90-37) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS The Council was reminded of the lunch in the Park on Friday, July 6, in honor of our guests from Sister City Guanajuato. Councilor Reid has been appointed to the Structural Codes Advisory Board for the State of Oregon. Almquist said this is quite an honor for the City. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder ine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - July 3, 1990 - Page Four