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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-1017 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 1989 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Catherine Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order 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 minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 3, 1989 were approved as presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS & AWARDS A proclamation was read designating October 24, 1989 as "UNITED NATIONS DAY" in Ashland. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Reid requested that items 3 and 5 of the Consent Agenda be pulled off for discussion. Williams moved to approve items 1, 2, and 4 of same, those being 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees; 2) Departmental Reports for September 1989; and 4) Request to cut new pavement at 670 Liberty Street. Winthrop seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. Concerning the open space study session set for October 25th, Reid said she would like to see the remaining half acre at the old Lithia Mill site reserved for other projects, possibly a recycling site. Winthrop suggested possibly an affordable housing project at that site. Donovan would like this issue to be delayed and not discussed at the study session. All agreed. The study session will be a free exchange of ideas concerning funding mechanisms and City Administrator Almquist will prepare a proposal for discussion. The Hospital Board will explain their future plans for the Hospital site. A memo was received from Public Works Dir. Hall concerning application for a grant from the U.S. EPA for aiding wastewater treatment plants in conforming to the TMDL nutrient standards. Reid commended Staff for their efforts on this project. Acklin moved to approve items 3 and 5 of the Consent Agenda; Reid seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Open Burning Ban Ordinance A revised ordinance was submitted which included changes recommend at the October 3 Council meeting. The public hearing is set for November 7th. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October 17, 1989 - P. 1 NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Hospital Board Request A letter was read from the Hospital Board requesting four year terms for Board members instead of the current three year terms. Mayor Golden requested they not be changed because the system is working well as it is, the Board is working on a more efficient training system, and she spoke with Board members who do not want the change. Acklin said the Board voted unanimously in favor of the recommendation. They are in the process of developing a new strategic plan and need more time. She moved to approve the recommendation to extend present and future Board members' terms to four years, and request Staff to bring back the ordinance changes. Winthrop seconded the motion. Donovan said there is a need for continuity on the Board, and Williams said members are usually not very effective the first year of service. Reid will agree with new members being appointed to four year terms and current members staying with three year terms. The motion passed on roll call vote as follows: Williams, Acklin, Arnold and Donovan, YES; Reid and Winthrop, NO. Bikeway Construction Funding Councilor Williams explained a recommendation from the Bikeway Commission to raise Transportation Utility/Tax 20% for bikeway education and bikepath construction funding. Reid suggested using part of the current tax revenue for new sidewalks in existing neighborhoods. Almquist said these funds replace lost revenue sharing and are used for street resurfacing, and Arnold noted handicap access projects will use these funds. Donovan supports the 20% increase. Golden is not in favor, and suggested a bicycle registration fee implemented by the Police Department. Winthrop feels this may reduce large costs of having automobiles as the main mode of transportation. Reid moved to take the recommended increase from current tax and Winthrop seconded. Acklin said the current tax is not enough for current needs. Sam Conner, 2402 Siskiyou Blvd., spoke against the increase. The motion failed as follows on roll call vote: Donovan, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold, NO; Reid, YES. Williams moved to accept the Bikeway Commission's recommendation and increase the Transportation Utility Tax by 20% to be allocated to bikepath construction. Donovan seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Teen Center Board Meetinqs A request was received from the Parks Commission to allow the Teen Center Board to use Pioneer Hall free of charge when no other groups were using it. Reid explained that the policy was changed before Parks took over the administration of the building. After some discussion, Winthrop moved to delay issue the until the next meeting Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October'17, 1989 - P. 2 Teen Center Board Meetings (Continued) for an explanation from Planning Dir. Fregonese as to why the policy was changed. Williams seconded the motion. The motion failed on a 4- 2 vote. Arnold moved to modify the policy to allow the Teen Center Board to meet in Pioneer Hall free of charge if it is not already reserved, and to communicate this to the Parks Commission. Reid seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Winthrop dissenting. Mayor's Appointments Mayor Golden received no response from the notice regarding the Traffic Safety Commission vacancy. Acklin suggested advertising vacancies in the Community Events section of the newspaper, and Donovan thinks buying ads is a good idea. Golden said there are only two openings and asked that Richard McKinney not be appointed to CPAC at this time. Williams is concerned about the male/female balance on the Committee, and no representation from Area 8. Donovan feels the vacancies should be advertised further, and the issue tabled for now. He said CPAC needs a balance and asked that Council be advised of resignations. Acklin suggested publishing press releases which describe the positions, notifying Council of the ads, and using a standard information sheet pertinent to the Boards and Commissions for applicants to submit. Williams feels applicants should be interviewed and renters should be represented. Williams moved to accept the appointments of Carols Wheeldon and Chris Wood to CPAC, Reid seconded and the motion carried on roll call vote. Golden said Claire Collins does not want to serve on the Recycling Task Force at this time and she would like to appoint Marie Morehead instead. Reid moved to approve the appointments of Ken Hagen, Dennis DeBey, Lenny Friedman, Tom Marvin, and Marie Morehead to the Recycling Task Force. Acklin seconded and the motion carried on roll call vote. Donovan and Reid will share the liaison duties. PUBLIC FORUM Sam Conner, 2404 Siskiyou Blvd., asked that sewer lines in the vicinity of Bellview Avenue be checked for condition and size in light of sewer backup into houses in his neighborhood. Staff was requested to provide a report for the next meeting, and send a copy to Mr. Connner. Lois Wenker, Ashland Sanitary Service, reported the recycling depot containers will arrive soon. The landfill is being reconstructed and will include a new recycling depot, and curbside recycling is up to 35%. Wenker agreed to serve as an ex-officio member of the Recycling Task Force. There being no further comment from the audience, the public forum was closed. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October 17, 1989 - P. 3 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTION8 & CONTRACT8 Historic Commission Absenteeism Second reading by title only of an ordinance concerning absenteeism on the Historic Commission. Acklin moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2534) Reallocating APAC Appropriation A resolution was read transferring appropriations with funds to reallocate the $27,000 APAC appropriation as follows: $26,000 to the Chamber of Commerce and $1,000 to the Schneider Museum of Art. Williams moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Acklin is liaison to Visitors & Convention Bureau and Chair of the Film & Video Subcommittee, but will not benefit personally. Donovan and Williams are members of the Chamber of Commerce. SO-REDI Request Acklin moved to place a request for a resolution designating Jackson and Josephine Counties as an Economic Development District on the agenda. Williams seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. The resolution was read, and on a question from Winthrop, Almquist said the district would qualify for State and federal funds through SO- REDI. Arnold moved to adopt same, Acklin seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. #89-41) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER8 Reid suggested that the City buy recyclable paper. Acklin said she will attend the meeting on October 24th at the Medford City Hall regarding woodburning on red days. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Nan E.'~ranklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October 17, 1989 - P. 4