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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-1019 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL October 19, 1982 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES NUCLEAR FREE ZONE CHAMBER PARKING COMMITTEE WATER SERVICE REQUEST BCVSA/N. INTERCHANGE LITHIA WATER FOUNTAIN Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 on the above date in the Council Chambers of Civic Center. Howard, Dale, Corliss, Acklin and Laws were present. Acklin asked for corrections on minutes of 9/28/82 where u.b.g. should have read u.g.b. (urban growth boundary) and Laws moved that minutes of September 28, 1982 be approved as corrected and minutes of the October 5, 1982 be approved as submitted; Corliss seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Mayor Medaris reviewed the background of the Nuclear Free Zone Ordin- ance which Council approved on a 4-2 vote to place the measure on the November 2,'1982 ballot and noted that Councilman Laws felt that the proposal would be unconstitutional and should not be referred to the voters. Howard agreed with Laws' stand on the issue. Medaris went on to say that the Chairman of the Economic Development Commiss- ion Ben Tyran had requested an Attorney General's Opinion because of what Tyran stated would jeopardize development of industry in Ashland and preclude many business operations because of the wording of the ordinance. Medaris reported he had an Attorney General's Opinion which declared that the wording of the ordinance ~ouuld make it constitutionally defective and that if the measure passes the measnre would be totally ineffective. Medaris read the A.G.'s letter in its entirety and suggested that citizens vote "No" on the ordinance and vote "YES" on State Measure No. 5 which he noted he considers a step in the right direction toward slowing the nuclear arms race. Postponed due to inability of Terrell Barton to be present. A memo from Director of Public Works was read relative to a request for waiver of water moratori~n area criteria for water service to a proposed 62-unit motel. Alsing's memo stated that the use would be comparable to 29.7 single family dwellings and that of the 128 single family services allotted only 26.29 have been utilized to date. Almquist said he could see no reason to deny request based on the above information and the passage of water bonds. It was noted that a delinquent assessment on the annexation remains to be paid and Almquist recommended approval upon pa)~ent of this obligation as a contingency. Laws moved to approve with such condition; Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter from Bear Creak Valley Sanitary Authority relative to development in the N. Interchange Area and public hearing to be held on the matter on November 3, 1982. Almquist said no action is necess- ary but for information only. Laws suggested that a member of Staff attend the meeting and keep Council appraised of any action. A letter from the Historic Commission reco~nending that the City not renew its lease for the fountain at the S, P. Station was read and the City Administrator noted no action was necessary. 10/19/82 P. 1 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/19/82 P. 2 MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT Mayor Medaris appointed David Greer to the Traffic Safety Conmiss- ion and Howard moved for approval; Corliss seconded and the motion passed unanimously on voice vote. TSC RECOMMENDATION Alley bet Henry & Ashld St.A memo from the Director of Public Works was read noting recommenda- tion from the Traffic Safety Commission that an alloy running between Henry Street and Ashland Street west of Mountain Avenue b~ changed from one-way traffic southerly to two-way traffic. After discussion Corliss moved to direct staff to bring back a Resolution to implement recommendation; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. LID #51 & 52 A letter from City Attorney Salter was read relative to the fact that there are ~ubstantial sums of money involved for which applica- tions for Bancroft Bonds have not been signed. It was suggested in Salter's letter that actual work should be postponed or any expense incurred until the problems resulting from those who have not signed for Bancrofting has been solved. Cor!iss moved to allow Salter to proceed in collection of default; Dale seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. ENERGY CONS. PROGRAM Weatherization Coordinator Wanderscheid reviewed the progress of the various programs outlined in his memorandum and depicted in graphs attached. Wanderscheid expressed concern that his department is falling behind by 50 audits per montb if the requests continue to come in at the present rate. Wanderscheid outlined the need to train new auditors to handle the commercial weatherization program. Wanderscheid cited the good will resulting from the program and reported that BPA is satisfied and he anticipates budget will be approved. Planning Director Fregonese outlined the personnel needs of the Building Department and those of the Planning & Conservation Depart- ments saying that by returning the auditor who has been doing the scheduling and clerical end of the weatherization program back to auditing and to hire a Clerk II to be used for Planning and Conserva- tion only their needs could be met. Fregonese said that a part-time employee (Clerk II) could be used in the Building Department exclus- ively. Fregonese cited the need for two more full time auditors and reviewed the budgetary aspect and possible lag b7 the private sector with more production in auditing with possible temporary shortfall in the weatherization budget. Acklin moved to approve rearrangement of clerical staff and that request for two additional auditors be authorized; Howard seconded the motion which passed animously on voice vote. LOC VOTING DELEGATES Howard moved that Mayor Medaris be voting delegate and Council Chairman Laws be alternate at the League of Oregon Cities Con- vention being held November 7 through 9th. Dale seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. 10/19/82 P. 2 PIZZA HUT LIQUOR APP. PUBLIC FORUM FIREARMS ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Revised Comp Plan Acklin moved to approve liquor license application by Pizza Hut after it was explained they have blanket approval by OLCC for all facilities and Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Developer Mark Cooper reported that a few weeks ago he had Just learned that the approved Local Improvement District for improvement of Granite Street had been delayed in order to see what happens to Ballot Measure #3. Cooper said the approval was received a long time ago and wondered what will happen if Ballot Measure #3 survives. Almquist said that the measure would change the method of assessment on improvements to registered voters rather than property owners and that should the bids come in higher than estimated the taxpayers of the City would have to pick up the difference. Almquist said the bids and costs were already in on the N. Main and Prim Street jobs. Cooper asked to go on record that the LID was approved and he went through the procedure. He said he doesn't know why the City did not get the bonds or bid and that many LID's had been approved prior to the election and that he would buy the bonds himself to get the job done. Cooper said the delays are costing him lots of money. Laws asked Staff why the project was delayed. Aleing said that Public Works has a lot of work to do prior to actual improvement of that street such as water lines etc. Howard asked iF this could not be done before November 2 and Alsing said there is no money for extra help. City Attorney said the proposal for Cooper to buy the bonds could cause problems since others are involved. Laws said he felt that other problems on the project plan might have affected the status of the improvement of the street and caused the delay. Alm- quist said when he brought the four projects to Council that he had made it clear that only two of the projects had bids and those were the only ones we could go for because we would be in no position to refinance the project and put the responsibility onto the Ashland taxpayers. Alsing said he thinks Cooper will verify that everything is now in his court. Jim Maloney reported that for years he and his family have been jeopardized by shooting of firearms in the area of his home outside the City Limits. Maloney said he has sought help of the County but has been unsuccessful. Maloney said that he is near Bear Creek and continuously has trouble with hunters. Almquist said he had asked that Parks & Recreation post the area. Chief Lively said his people do not patrol the area but have responded to complaints of shooting. First reading by title only was given an ordinance adopting a revised Comprehensive Plan. Director of Planning Fregonese reviewed the changes and Corliss moved to second reading; Acklin seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 10/19/82 P. 3 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/19/82 P.4 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS cont. Land-use Ordinance Revised Zoning Map Truck Routes Woodson St. Vacation Local Impr. Dist #2 Hospital Const. Fund ,Ballot Measure No. 3 Proclamation Council Liaison Reports Fregonese reviewed amendments and other changes made into Chapter 18.096.055 and Corliss moved to approve; Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. The ordinance was given first reading by title only and Acklin moved to second read- ing; Dale seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading by title only was given an ordinance adopting the revised Zoning. Map and Corliss moved to second reading; Dale seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading was given an ordinance amending the Municipal Code relative to truck routes and Laws moved to second reading. Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance vacating an un- opened portion of Woodson Street. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Local Improvement Bonds in District No. 52 and Laws moved to adopt; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unani- mously on roll call vote. A Resolution was read restricting the Hosptial Construction Fund and Dale moved to adopt; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A Resolution opposing Ballot Measure No. 3 was read and Laws sug- gested the title be changed to replace the word "slash" to "reduce". Corliss moved for adoption With change recommended by Laws; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Mayor Medaris reported he had a request from the School Superintend- ent's office asking that the celebration of Halloween be changed to Saturday night and that Jackson and Josephine County are doing like- wise. A proclamation was read by the Mayor who asked that a copy of the Proclamation be sent to Dr. William Moore. Howard asked the Director o£ Public Works if the T.I.D. siphon job in Lithia Park will be complete before the winter rains come and asked the status of the work. Alsing said they are working on it now and it will be ready to go to bid soon. Howard said he thought it was being done and Alsing said Engineering are all but finished. Mayor Medaris urged Staff to get the work completed as soon as possible. Councilman Corliss asked if anything needed to be done relative to the Attorney General's letter. Laws said no action is needed. 10/19/82 P. 4 ADJOURNMENT The meetinE was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. with a reminder of the BudEE MeetinE to be held Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 P.M. reEardinE effects of Ballot Measure #3. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor ih