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Home My WebLink About1987-1201 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL December 1, 1987 ROLL CALL Mayor L. Gordon Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Elerath, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Laws and Arnold were present. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Drunk & Drugged Driving Awareness Week Mayor Medaris read a proclamation designating the week of December 13 - 19, 1987 as "NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK". Ashland High School Grizzlies Football Team The Mayor also read a letter from the Mayor and Council to the 1987 Ashland High School Grizzlies Football Team congratulating them on their Southern Oregon Conference Championship win, and winning the games which take them closer to the State champion- ship. APPROVAL OF MINLFfES Councilor Elerath asked that the word "he" on page 4, first sentence of the last paragraph be changed to "we". Acklin moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 1987 as corrected; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Community Center Board Councilor Reid said she had met with the Ashland Folkdance group and discussed the need for an inventory of available space for community use. She feels a full-time board may not be necessary at this time. Reid would also like to look at the ordinance which gives the Parks Department authority to rent available spaces. Williams agreed that the ordinance should be reviewed. John Fregonese and Reid would like public input on the issue. Laws suggested appointing an informal committee including Reid, Fregonese and a Parks Commissioner, along with a subcommittee of citizens who use the buildings, to inventory available spaces, review the aforementioned ordinance and review rental policies. This will then be brought back to Council for input. Acklin so moved, Reid seconded the motion which passed unani- mously on voice vote. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Computerized Planning Director John Fregonese reported on the Accident Reporting City's computerized accident reporting system which System was purchased with a grant the City received in 1986. He showed slides of information which is obtained from the State, entered into the computer and analyzed to 12/01/87 P. 1 ReGular Meeting Ashland City Council 12/01/87 P. 2 NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Accident Reporting System (Continued) give data for such things as locations of accidents, driver errors, times of accidents, etc. It's a very valuable system and will enable the City to take measures necessary to reduce accidents. This computer system also does graphics for other departments in City government. Financial Commentary Acklin moved to accept and place on file the monthly financial commentary for the period ending October 31, 1987, Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Bicycle Ordinance A memo was read from Dir. of Public Works A1 Alsing requesting modifications to the Bicycle Ordinance to bring it into conformance with the Oregon State Vehicle Code. Elerath feels the audible warning device should be standard for all bikes. Councilor Williams explained that the Bike Committee discussed this but felt it would create more controversy to require standardized warning bells. Laws felt it would cause enforcement problems. Acklin made a motion to ask Staff to revise the ordinance as suggested and bring it back to the next meeting; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Liquor License - Northlight Restr. Police Chief Vic Lively's memo recommending approval of a liquor license application for the Northlight Restaurant at 36 S. Second St. was read. Arnold moved to approve the recommendation, Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Liquor License Thai Pepper Restr. Reid moved to place a liquor license application on the agenda for the Thai Pepper Restaurant, 84 N. Main Street, Acklin seconded the motion which passed unani- mously on voice vote. A memo from Police Chief Lively was read recommending approval, Laws moved to approve the application and Reid seconded the motion. It passed unanimously on voice vote. Bridge Constr. over Neil Creek A memo was read from Public Works Director Alsing concerning a proposal to relocate a bridge from the Lithia Springs property to cross Neil Creek near the airport. Alsing explained that the County is proceeding with design of a bikepath on East Main and the bridge would be a major link between the airport and Ashland Hills Inn. He said the bridge is of historical significance and, if moved, this could be designated on the bridge. On a question from Mayor Medaris, Alsing said the funds of approximately $5200, 12/01/87 P. 2 R~ular Meeting Ashland City Council 12/01/87 P. 3 NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: (Continued) Bridge Constr. which include $3,000 for abutments, would have to come out of the Airport Fund, but would not be done this year. On a question from Elerath, Alsing said the path would be three-foot wide pavement. Arnold asked when the County would know if their grant was approved and Alsing said in February. Arnold said it might be better to wait until the grant was approved, and Acklin said it could be included in the budget preparations for next year if the concept is approved now, and deleted later if bikepath was not built. Elerath moved to approve the concept and authorize staff to proceed with preliminary design and funding; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Clay St. Annex. (Albertson) First reading of an ordinance setting a public hearing for January 5, 1988 concerning annexation of land on Clay Street between Highway 66 and East Main Street. Acklin moved to second reading; Laws seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote as follows: Elerath, NO; Reid, Williams, Acklin, Laws and Arnold, YES. Human Resources Subcomm. Meeting A letter was read from Budget Committee member Sabra Hoffman, 345 Scenic Dr., requesting a meeting of the Human Resources Subcommittee to discuss the process for reviewing requests for funding from Human Resource agencies. After a brief discussion, Arnold moved to call a special meeting of the Subcommittee for Tuesday, February 16, 1988 at 4:00 P.M. Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM The Mayor opened the public forum and again welcomed Jim Watson, new Administrator/C.E.O. of Ashland community Hospital. There being no comment from the audience the public forum was closed. ORDINANCES, RESOLIfEIONS & COldERACTS: Clay St. Annex. First reading of an ordinance on the Clay Street annexation was held earlier in the meeting. Reeder Annexation (1660 Peachey Rd.) Second reading by title only of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area (Reeder Annexation). Reid moved to adopt the ordinance; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Ord. ~2433) 12/01/87 P. 3 Reqular Meeting Ashland City Council 12/01/87 P. 4 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Reeder Annexation (1660 Peachey Rd.) (Continued) Second reading by title only of an ordinance withdrawing recently annexed land from Jackson County Fire District No. 5 (Reeder Annexation). Laws moved to adopt the ordinance; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Ord. ~2434) Reeder Annexation (1660 Peachey Rd.) Second reading by title only of an ordinance rezoning certain recently annexed land (Reeder Annexation). Laws moved to adopt the ordinance; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Ord. ~2435) Street Plugs Second reading by title only of an ordinance concerning street plugs and reserve strips. Laws moved to adopt the ordinance; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Ord. ~2436) Bank Signature Cards A memo was read from Director of Finance Nelson concerning an attached resolution designating banking depository and City officers authorized to withdraw money from same. It was noted that Karen Huckins, Supervising Accountant, had been left off the original resolution and a revised copy was presented at the meeting. Acklin moved to approve the Resolution; Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Reso. ~87-49) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Letters to Mayor Medaris told Council of thank you letters sent Christmas Decora- to those involved in the acquisition of the new tions Providers Christmas Decorations, including Emile Cloutier, Mac McCarley, Western Oil & Burner, Handyman Plumbing & Electric Supply, and Harrison Parts Co. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Nan E. Fr~ankiin City Recorder ~L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 12/01/87 P. 4