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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-0717 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JULY 17, 1990 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. Williams, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold were present. Reid was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Winthrop asked that the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of July 2nd be amended as follows: On the first motion in the second paragraph of the Open Space Funding Alternatives discussion, he voted "NO" and Mayor Golden broke the tie with a "YES" vote. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 3, 1990 and the amended minutes of July 2, 1990 were approved. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Arnold moved to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) Monthly Departmental Reports - June 1990; 2) Mayor's appointment of Michael Donovan to DPAC and Recycling Task Force; 3) Mayor's appointment of Barbara Jarvis as Municipal Judge Pro-Tem. Williams seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Parking and Street Standards - Planning Dir. Fregonese reviewed the changes included in the agenda packet, and said the Planning Commission wants to review items D. and E. on page two under Bicycle Parking on a case by case basis, under the Site Design and Use Guidelines to afford more flexibility. He said these changes will help make bicycle riding a more realistic mode of transportation. Under 18.92.040 Bicycle Parking, it was agreed to change the last line of item J. to read as follows: "... Staff Advisor Site Review and bring the property into conformance with the above regulations". The public hearing was opened and there was no comment. It was agreed to delete "sidewalks" from the list of items which may be deleted if minimum right-of-way for street improvements is not available. Regarding item E. noted above, Williams said the covered bike parking is important to the Bicycle Commission. Acklin moved to direct Staff to bring back implementing ordinances with item J. amended as noted, items D. & E. left to the discretion of the Planning Commission, and "4) sidewalks" deleted from the list as above noted. Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: RVCOG, DPAC, and Senior Program Liaison Assignments - Councilor Arnold moved to place a discussion of the present Council position vacancy Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - July 17, 1990 - Page One Liaison Assignments (Continued) (vacated by resignation of Michael Donovan) on the agenda. Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Arnold moved to fill the position at the August 7, 1990 Council meeting with the liaison assignments to be made at that time and with sufficient advertising in light of the recent public notice concerning the vacancy. The deadline for applications to be August 3, 1990 at 5:00 P.M. Williams seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. 124 Strawberry Lane (Sennett M.L.P.) - A letter was received from Susan Hunt, 220 Nutley St., and Christine Crawley, 124 Strawberry Lane, requesting that the kitchen unit in a rental located on the Sennett property at Strawberry Lane and Alnutt Street be allowed to remain for the duration of the occupancy of Paulette Oatley. Winthrop moved to direct staff to proceed with the process of modifying the Findings on Planning Action No. 90-008 to allow the kitchen unit to remain for the present occupant. Arnold seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. Proposed Ad hoc Transportation Committee - Mayor Golden explained her request for formation of the Committee. Arnold feels it should be established under guidelines from the Council. Winthrop does not think the Council should be facilitating trips from Ashland to Jacksonville, Emigrant Lake, etc. Acklin agreed and asked the Mayor to recommend possible appointees at a future date. No further action taken. PUBLIC FORUM - No response. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Garfield/E. Main Property - Second reading by title only of an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map from Single Family Residential to Low Density Residential. Acklin moved to approve same, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. #2587) Garfield/E. Main Property - Second reading by title only of an ordinance re-zoning certain property from R-l-10 to R-2. Winthrop moved to adopt same, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2588) Street Improvement Costs - Second reading by title only of an ordinance adding a new Section 18.68.150 to the Ashland Municipal Code concerning waiver of right to remonstrate and consent to participate in street improvement costs as a condition of issuance of a building permit. Acklin moved to approve same, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2589) Bikeways and Street Dedication Map - Second reading by title only of an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Ashland Comprehensive Plan Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - July 17, 1990 - Page Two Bikeways and Street Dedication Map (Continued) by changing the Transportation Plan Map relating to bikeways, and adoption of a revised official street dedication map. Arnold moved to approve same, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2590) Set P.H. - Secure Storage Annexation - First reading of an ordinance calling a public hearing for August 21, 1990, on a proposed annexation and withdrawal from Jackson Co. Fire Dist. 5 for property on the East side of E. Main near the intersection of Highway 66. Arnold moved to second reading, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Police Supervision Service Fees - First reading of an ordinance setting extraordinary police supervision fees for regular police officers at one and one-half times the established salary rate plus 20% for fringe benefits. Arnold moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded and the motion' passed unanimously on roll call vote. Utility Tax Exemption - A resolution was read providing for exemptions to the proposed utility tax increase for households in which the annual family income falls below $16,000, relative to funding of the Open Space Park Program. Arnold moved to adopt same, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. #90-38) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Parks Commission Request - Winthrop moved to place this item on the agenda, Arnold seconded, all YES on voice vote. A letter was read from the Parks Commission requesting that Council direct Staff to prepare the necessary resolutions to place a funding measure for the Open Space Parks Program on the September ballot, and to include their proposal presented at the July 2nd Adjourned Council meeting. Arnold feels this action would send a mixed message to the voters and efforts should center on passage of the August 14 ballot measure. Acklin and Winthrop agreed. No further action taken. Acklin's Trip - Councilor Acklin told of her visit to a New York City Council meeting in which 35 Councilors debate the issues. She appreciates our Council working for the community as a whole. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder Catherine M. 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