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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-1218 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 18, 1990 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Catherine Golden called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:35 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Laws, Reid, Williams, Acklin, and Winthrop were present. Arnold arrived at 7:40 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 1990 were accepted as presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS A Proclamation was read which declared January 5, 1991 as "Christmas Tree Recycle Day in Ashland". CONSENT AGENDA winthrop asked that items 3 and 4 be pulled for discussion. Acklin moved to accept the remaining items as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Departmental Reports - November 1990; and 5) Request by Park Commission for public hearing on closure of Pioneer Street to through traffic (set for February 5, 1991). Winthrop seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. Winthrop asked if the audience had any comments on item 3) Acceptance of Audit Report for Fiscal Year 1989-90, and there was no response. Golden and Reid would like more time to review the report in the future. 4) Memo from City Attorney concerning legal requirements for a moratorium - On a question from Winthrop, Salter said he will try to address the degree of "need" necessary to declare a moratorium. Williams moved to approve items 3 and 4, Acklin seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Dir. Fregonese said the Downtown Plan Advisory Committee held hearings on the proposed plans for the Plaza, as amended, which have been approved by the Planning Commission, Historic Commission, Bikeway Commission, and Traffic Safety Commission. He then showed slides and gave the historical background of the Plaza area. Proposed changes include relocating the information booth, taking out a small tree, and removing the pond. Bill Emerson, plaza designer, said the amount of parking will remain the same, the flagpole will remain, and the entrance to the Plaza from Oak Street will be eliminated. Michael Donovan, Chair of D.P.A.C., thanked the members of that Committee for all of the time and effort expended on the plan. The public hearing was opened and Mona Blankholm, 202 Oak Lawn, spoke for Lisa Chaffey, 311 Glenn St., who is concerned about commercial- Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 18, 1990 - P. 1 Public Hearing (Continued) ization of the Plaza. Blankholm is concerned about losing the historical value of the Plaza, doesn't think it needs to be changed, and asked about financing the project. Marjorie O'Harra, 1235 Tolman, asked that public input be solicited as the project progresses. Terry Skibby, 611 Beach St., likes the new design and said details should be reviewed by the Historic Commission. Michael Eastman, 299 Mead St., expressed concern and was assured by Steve Hall that the Lithia drinking fountain fixtures will be replaced. Klaas Van De Pol likes the plan. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. A letter was read from Mary White, included loose with the agenda packets, in which she thanked the City for showing programs on cable access concerning the plaza plans and other projects. Winthrop likes the plan and would like to move forward. Laws feels details of the plan should be made public now, and Fregonese said construction drawings will be brought back for Council review. Winthrop moved to adopt the Master Plan and keep the process open for public input, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Mayor Golden explained that Lee Roy King, Fire Chief, is retiring on December 31st after 25 years of City service. Mayor Golden thanked him and said he will be sorely missed. She then presented him with a clock plaque from the Mayor and Council and a reception in his honor was held in the foyer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Street Scene Committee Report - City Admin. Almquist said the fund- raising committee has met their goal of $45,000. Lloyd Haines said he will work with the City Administrator to obtain promised donations which have not yet been received. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Proposed Black Swan Plaza Name - Postponed until January 2nd. Presentation on Wastewater Treatment - Mayor Golden showed a short video on Arcata, California's passive treatment system. Public Works Dir. Hall said staff will present final recommendations to Council in April. John Holroyd, Brown & Caldwell, gave a presentation on the following alternatives: 1) abandon wastewater treatment plant; 2) limited modifications to present plant; 3) major plant modifications; 4) advanced wastewater treatment with nutrient removal and year-round discharge to Bear Creek; and 5) flow augmentation. On a question from Acklin, Terry Gould of Brown & Caldwell said their firm is looking at alternatives for Medford also. Eric Dittmer, RVCOG Water Quality Coordinator, said a phosphate ban will help and other area agencies will be asked to implement same. Winthrop moved to continue the meeting, Acklin seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Klaas Van de Pol Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 18, 1990 - P. 2 Brown & Caldwe11 Report (Continued) suggested building a treatment plant at the wastewater plant to turn effluent into drinking water, and the Consultant was asked to consider this in their screening process. No action taken. Idaho St. Parking - Barry Trowbridge, 269 Idaho, asked that the "no parking zone" on Idaho be removed. Arnold asked that Hall and Battalion Chief Wilbur Strait work out a compromise to be taken to the City Administrator for approval. Arnold moved to continue the meeting, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Sale of Non-Alcoholic Beer - A request was received to support legislation banning the sale of same to minors. Acklin moved to table the request, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM: No comment. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTION8 & CONTRACTS Crowson Rd. Annexation - Second reading by title only of an Ordinance dispensing with an election and setting a public hearing on the annexation of property located at 209 Crowson Road. Arnold moved to adopt same, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2608) Repeal Chapter 10.36 - First reading of an Ordinance repealing Chapter 10.36 with respect to immoral conduct. Arnold moved to second reading, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Calle Guanajuato Access - Doug Glancy, 570 Glenwood, asked that Calle Guanajuato remain open for one hour starting one-half hour after closure of the marketplace on Saturdays and Sundays to allow vendors to load their wares. Williams said the Parks Commission should be consulted before taking action. All agreed. OTHER BU8INESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS City Attorney Selection Process - Laws moved to call a special meeting to discuss this issue, Acklin seconded, and the motion failed on roll call vote as follows: Laws, Williams, and Acklin, YES; Reid, Winthrop, and Arnold, NO; Mayor Golden, NO. Arnold moved to place the item on the January 2, 1991 agenda, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:57 P.M. to Wednesday, January 2, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. Nan E. ~ranklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 18, 1990 - P. 3