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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-1201 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL December 1, 1981 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT PET. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Civic Center. Howard, Sims, Dale, Acklin and Laws were present. Peterson was absent. Acklin moved to approve minutes of Regular Meeting of November 17, 1981 and Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. This item was moved ahead of the YMCA public hearing in order to accommodate the audience and City Attorney Salter read a petition addressed to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, the Ashland City Council and Ashland School Board. Laws commented on the Petit- ion which calls for nuclear disarmament bt-laterally by saying that although he agrees with the concept he doesn't think it is in the realm of a City Council to represent its constituency on federal/ national concerns. Laws continued by saying that probably most people would agree with the petition but others may feel it is an un- wise action. Mayor Medaris agreed with Councilman Laws and said Councilmembers would be expressing their personal opinions and not that of all of the people. John Fisher Smith presented Council with the petition signed by over one thousand people and added that they are not all citizens of Ashland but people who wished to ex- press support for the proposed action by the organization. Smith said we are now moving into an area of considerable instability and that people all over the world are concerned. Fisher said this is not a political issue and said that the freeze has been adopted by twenty five northeastern cities. Deborah Shunk of 219 Meade urged consideration by Council and was disappointed that this would not be a subject which could be discussed before the City of Ashland. James Dodd, M.D. reveiwed his interest in stopping nuclear buildup dating back to 1960-61 and spoke of his dismay that he couldn't interest his colleagues with such a need in this country. Ron Hertz of 831 Garden Way said he resents being taxed to pay for additional nuclear weapons and that the 30,000 now stockpiled are enough. The public hearing was closed and City Attorney Salter read the Resolution. Acklin said she felt it appropriate action to consider the issue as she is concerned about what nuclear weapons could do and moved that Resolution be adopted; Sims seconded the motion. Sims said there are any number of issues Council considers outside the City and that he couldn't sit through an item which is a moral issue without taking a stand on an issue of this kind. Dale said the Oregon Legislature voted to adopt the proposal and he doesn't feel it is any less appropriate for the City of Ashland to do the same. Laws said he is not afraid of being associated with a "radical group" but shares their concern and thats his problem. Laws reitera- ted his feelings about the City's part in the activity and said to co-mingle different agencies of the government would give Council less time to do what it should be doing. On roll call Howard, Sims, Dale and Acklin voted to adopt Resolution; Laws abstained for the reasons given. (Councilman Laws is a Political Science professor at Southern Oregon State College). i2/i/1981 P. 1 YMCA ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING Planning Director Fregonese reviewed the proposed annexation of the 3.9 acres on H~,~ 66 as requested by the YMCA and added that when the Staff Report was written there was concern relative to the adequacy of the well to provide total water needs and explained that such quest ion had been answered in a report available at this time. The well report was submitted to Council. Richard Stevens presented the pro- posal and cited the conditions placed on the annexation. Stevens said that the proposal has been before six bodies for review and said that the inventory shows a dirth of commercial land and the social needs provided by the YMCA program make the annexation a mutually valuable addition tO the City.' Stevens asked that the Well Report, Staff Report,of 9/16/81 and Findings of that date along 'with the five conditions be made part of the record along with oral presentation. Stevens said that Goals 3 & 4 should be considered and said that the character of the property has changed and that Argicultural zoning would now be inappropriate and that it is within the Urban Growth Boundary having been reviewed by this Council and the Board of Commissioners. Vicki Neuenschwander of 455 To]man Cr. Road said she is in favor of YMCA's building plans and is a m~nber but disagrees on the land annexation saying that there is a State law against annexation of land for enhancement of property values. Neuenschwander continued by saying that this is a prime example of "leap frog" annexation and the City/County/City etc. zoning has created chaos. Neuensc~ander said that police service is inadequate in the area and that the 911 system does not function properly in such outlying areas. Chief Lively said he would check on an ~nstance Neuenschwander mentioned. Don Rist represented Peterson who o~ms property in the area and showed map and suggested it too be annexed should the YMCA proposal be accepted. Stevens said he has nothing against other annexation proposals but they would have to go through the regular channels including a public hearing on their o~n merit. John Maurer, 234 Ridge Road said the YMCA is not in the reaI estate business but in the people business. Stevens rebutted the points brought out by Neuenschwander and said he is unaware of any State law referred to as precluding gain monetarily of real estate value relative to reason for annexation. Stevens said that the "Y" has den~onstrated its ability to make water available and that when the City's water system is improved the area will connect with that syst~ Stevens reviewed the public need and gave inventory of commercial land available according to the Comp plan criteria. Salter read the well report showing 109 GPM. Don Rist said that Peterson was not notified in time to be included with this annexation and Fregoneso said it simply could not just be added but would have to go throuEh the whole process which takes considerable time. Public hearing was closed. Dale said the pump test is impressive and wondered what the City's obligation is to supply water if the need arises. Salter said there is no legal obligation to extend line but recommended a restriction in the deed to prelude misunderstanding of tbc City's position. Neuenschwander on being asked if she would like bet prop- erty annexed said she can't afford it at this time. Sims moved to approve annexation, withdrawal from JCFD #5, rezoning from County ~RR-5 to City C-1,,the findings of fact as submitted by the Plannin~ Co~anission and the conditions placed on the Project bv Plannin~ 12/1/81 P. 2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 12/1/81 P. 3 YMCA PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF BOARDS ETC. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOMINATIONS - Lithia Park Neil house NORTH INTERCHANGE PP&L CONTRACT TRAFFIC SAFETY RECOMMENDA- TIONS Iowa & Garfield B St. & Pioneer Commission along with the deed restriction as recon~nended by City Attorney Salter which would preclude responsibility by City to pro- vide water until such time as they system has been adequately re- worked. Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Sims moved to accept minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees and Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter from the State Historic Preservation office recommending inclusion of Lithia Park and Leander Neil house on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1981. Sims said he appreciates the full applications for review and moved to approve designations subject to review by Historic Commission; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Director of Public Works Alsing reported that he had discussed a study with Engineer Savikko to consider the two options available - that of hooking the sewer system up to BCVSA or extending service in that area to hook up to the City system. Alsing said the latter costs would probably make the proposal to hook to the City infeasible. On Acklin's question as to whether our own Engineering Department could do the study to save the $3,000 Alsing gave as the cost of Savikko doing the job Alsing said that it would take from 120-150 man hours and normal engineering work would not get done. After lengthy discussion ensued on the cost and the suggestion that should Planning get a grant it could be used for this purpose Council agreed that the study would be necessary whether the grant was received or not. Hank Singmaster said the Mobile Home Park may have to have a gravity line. Duane Smith suggested that a study should be done and the whole area be done instead of doing part and leaving others alone. Smith said the main thing is to make a decision so that the problem doesn't drag year after year. Howard moved to approve study if $3,000 is available from Planning source; Sims seconded. After further discussion it was decided the study would be needed regard- less of what source of funding would be available and Howard moved to amend without any stipulation on financing study; Sims seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote with Howard, Sims, Acklin, and Laws voting in favor; Dale abstained. Motion carried. A memo from the City Administrator was read relative to the cancel- ation of the PP&L contract and a recommendation that Public Power Council do the communicating between the two entities and Council agreed there was no action necessary. A memorandum from the Director of Public Works outlining Traffic Safety recommendations was read and discussed. Council decided rather than making decisions concerning the safety problems that a public hearing would be more appropriate so no action was taken. 12/1/81 P. 3 Regular Me_eting Ashland City Council 12/1L81 LININGER LAWSUIT PUBLIC FORUM City Attorney reviewed for information only. No comment from the audience. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Bancroft Act. Ordinance Demolition Ordinance RES. TRANSFERRING APPROP. WITHIN FUNDS PLUMBING/BLDG. FEES LONG RANGE FISCAL PROJ. IBEW CONTRACT ADDENDUM ENERGY CONSERVATION & WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM & ADOPTION OF RES. TO IMPLemENT PROGRAM LIAISCN REPORTS OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT City Attorney Salter asked that the first reading of an Ordinance relative to minimum assessments under the Bancroft Act be postponed for further research. Second reading by title only was given an Ordinance amending Municipal Code relative to demolition policies as they pertain to historic structures and Laws moved for adoption; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Salter read the Resolution transferring appropriations within funds and Laws moved to adopt; Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A Resolution adopting new fee schedule for Plumbing and Building Permits was read and Acklin moved for adoption, seconded by Sims and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Sims moved to adopt the Long-range Fiscal Projection; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Ratification of contract addendum with IBEW Local 659 for wages effective January 1, 1982 was considered and Laws moved to authorize signatures of Mayor & Recorder; Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Director of Public Works reviewed the revised program snd Council agreed that due to the many facets of the programs offered that both the choice of programs and the Resolution to amend the contract should be considered at the next meeting. Both Item 7 & 8 were therefore postponed. Laws noted the North Interchange subject would be discussed at the RVCOG meeting of Decumber 7th. None The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 12/1/81 P. 4