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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-1204 REG MIN~lNUTES t)F THE RE('.UhAR MEI',T!NG ASItl,,A2ND C11~[¥ COUNCIL December 4, ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CO%~[UNICATIONS Minutes of Boards Sunergi Support National Register LDS Sewer Connect Request 634 Iowa Pavement Cut Paramedics PUBLIC FORUM UNFINISHEI) BUSINESS 1 to 5 inclusive Having led the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Pr~ckett called the meetiu to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Phelps, Slms, Ragland, Laws and Medarjs were present. Hamilton arrived at 7:40 P.11f, Ragland moved to approve minutes of regular meeting and executive session of November 20, 1979 and Phelps seconded the mot'~on which passed unanimously on voice vote. Sims moved to accept minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees and Ragland seconded the motion which passed on voice vote with all YES. City Administrator Almquist read a letter from Scott Cummings aud Peter Storm of Sunergi requesting snpport of Council for application of funding they are seeking to cover expenses of an energy survey. Sims moved that letter of support be sent; Laws seconded. Medaris recommended that included in the survey of needs should he different solar units and their success or failure so problems can be averted. Sims umended his motion to include recommendation; Laws agreed and the motion passed unanimons]y on roll call vote. A letter from State Historic Preservation office relative to the ~om- ination of the Evans-Mattern house at 208 Hargadine was read by Almquist who recommended the letter be forwarded to the Historic Commissiun for recommendation. Mayor so ordered. Almquist read a letter from LDS Church requesting a sewer connection at E. Ma~n & Clay Streets and Ragland moved to approve; Sims seconded and on roll call passed unanimously. A memo from the Director of Public Works was read requesting pavement cut permission for installation of new gas service by Calif-Pacif]c at 634 ]iowa and Laws moved to approve installation by bellhole method~ Medaris seconded. Sims expressed concern that so many requests have been approved and recommended Staff coma back with recommendations on how the C]ty's ele.ctric rates might be more competitive with gas utilities. On roll call vote, motion passed unanimously. Deferred until later in the meeting. No response. Mayor Prickett noted that the five items under unfinished business bad been discussed at the public hearing on November 20, 1979 and there would be no input from the audience on those subjects since the public hearing was closed. Sims requested that a group of Fe?ple whoattended on his reco~nendation be al]owe~ to speak &that subject wouldn't be debatehie, Mayor said it wo,td/~$~tfair to hear anyone and Ragland agreed. After s~e discussion of the matter, City Attorney Saltcr reconm~ended that to receive further input could cause legal 12/4/79 Pg. i LAND USE ORDIN. cent. "SO" DisC. Enabling Ord. SOUTHERN PLAN FOR 80's ADOPTION - ZONING MAP complications. Ragland moved to hold snother public hearing; Ham!l- ton seconded and on roll call Hamilton voted YES, Phelps, Sims, Laws, Medaris and Ragland voted against the motion which failed. Phelps moved to continue as closed meeting; Medaris seconded, and on roll call Phelps, Ragland, Medaris, Lsws and Hamilton voted to continue; Sims opposed and the motion carried. The City Administrator reviewed changes as attached in Exhibit "B" of the ordinance for the Zoning and Subdivision regulations and sa~d such changes were made as result of previous meeting and public hear- ing. Almquist said the ordinance has been advertised and posted. There was considerable discussion on airport zone and height restrict- ions and possible reconsideration of extent of zone at some future date, Almquist gave first reading by ~itle only of ord. of City of Ashland replacing in their entirety the provisions cf Title 17 and 18 of the Ashland Municipal Code, the Zoning and Subdivision regulations and Ragland moved to second reading; Phelps seconded snd on roll csll~ all YES. Almquist reviewed the suggested amendments to the proposed "SO" SOSC District and referred to letter received from SOSC relative to boundary lines limits imposed to protect property owners adjacent to the college properties, including future acquisition. Laws move~ to change the ~imit for conditional use to 50 feet; Phelps seconded. On roll call, Phelps, Laws and Hamilton voted in favor; Sims, Ragland and Medaris voted NO to tie the vote. Prickett broke the tie with a YES and the motion carried. The proposed adoption of the "Southern Plan for the 80's" as prepared by Southern Oregon State College was considered. Laws said he isn't satisfied with objection of married student housing plans saying that it will not be affecting too many property embers and that there is m~lti-family zoning so as not to confront single family residences. Phelps expressed concern for the owners of four new houses, an e×t~- emely expensive house at the corner of Beach & Ashland and one 3mall home recently dramatically improved. Laws said it is designed to give a minimum impact of residences with exception of Ashland Street. Mayor said the three items mentioned as not being agreed to by the City on the SO Plan should be addressed at this time. After some discussion the Resolution was re~d and Ragland moved for adoption; Phelps seconded and on roll call, all YES. City Administrator Almquist reviewed a memo with amendments suggested as result of public hearing as they pertain to the adopuion of the Comprehensive Plan in 1978 and noted that LCDC had negated the recept Hill Amendment which was made a part of the Zoning map being drafted at that time. Almquist said under the circumstances the map would be reversed back to Suburban Residential - RI:10 classification. Almquist said the Planning Commission will be studying the matter and return recommendation to Council. Sims reported that Rod Reid asked for clarification on item 4. Mayor directed staff to contact Reid. Council discussed the possibility of changing the area from C-1 to C-2. Mayor Prickett said it would have to go through process and Sims said he ~ould like to go ahead w]th the change ]n the C.P- 12/4/79 P. 2 !~!gu]ar Mcmt._ij]a Ashland Cjtv Council ]2/4/Y_~I }'~ 3 ZONING MAP ADOPTION cont. CP AMENDMENT PROPOSALS Exhibit "A" PARAMEDIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT/SERVICE DIST. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Discussion on Kneebone/Hill Amendment, proposed subdivisions and gen- eral effect of LCDC decision ~as discussed with steps wi~ich might be taken for future development/density etc. Salter said the subject should be advertised. Laws suggested that suggestions by A~xquist as noted on memo be accepted with exception of change relative to the area being discussed (Hill ~nendment) and Almquist recommended that Council table to give Salter time to research an~ Ragland so moved; Laws seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. The proposed amendments to the text were submitted as they modify Comprehensive Plan (Exhibit "A") and Medaris expressed interest in having the new Planning Director peruse the materim] before adoption. Almquist gave first reading by title only of the ordinance to adopt amendments to the text of the comprehensive plan adopted in April of 1978 by 'Ordinance No. 1960. Laws moved to second reading; Sims seconded the motion which passed with Phelps, Sims, Ragland, Hamiltos and Laws voted in favor; Medaris opposed. Motion carried° Dr. Joel Tobias reviewed a proposal for advance life support services and described four levels of medical technicians and how service districts could work with other emergency services (Rescue 9 in Ash- 1And). Tobias gave costs benefits saying that ambulance companies could save the cost of training etc. and the basic service offered would not be competitive to the ambulance companies because the paramedic service would not be in the business of transporting pat- ients but serving the community by shortened response times for wider areas by the three proposed districts. Gil Hall, Paramedic talked about advantages of proposal and said they could assist in providing training in CPR to involve public. Curt Charlie also spoke on the proposal and said he would like to see the matter go to a vote of the people so they can decide if they want the program and requested Council c6nsideration of drafting a Resolution of support of the pro- gram which could be taken to the County Commissioners in January in order to meet deadlines so the matter could be placed on the ballot of the Primary Election. Mayor Prickett said be would want time to research pros and cons by getting ~n touch with various medical and emergency units in order to come up with an analysis before commit- ment to the proposal. Medaris so moved; Ragland seconded and on roll call motion passed unanimously. Ragland moved to accept Mayor's recommendations on appointments to Citizen Planning Advisory Committee and Building Appeals Board; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, all YES. CPAC: Judy Richards, John Rogers, Edwin Pearson, Bever]ey George~ and A1 Teitelb~um. Building Appeals Board: Elmer Savikko, Robert Day, Gary Afseth, Len Osgood and B. D. Greene. 12/4/79 FiRE STATION IMPROVEMENTS FIRE STATION cont. OAK KNOLL GOLF FEES BIKEWAY SAFETY PATROL SENIOR CENTER PSE EMP. FRANCIS LANE "No Parking" ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Franchise payments ord. Utility Discount Second St. Parking Sign Ordinance Phelps St. Improvement A letter from Chief King was read requesting $520 appropriation for modification ~n fire stations to allow for legal exits from rooms used by CPR classes and one exit out of the dormitory at Station 2. Mayor Prickett asked Chief King if he had tbought of provisions for handicapped persons as called for by State statute and King suggested that CPR classes be held on street level kitchen area when necessary and Medaris moved to approve request. S~ms seconded with provision for handicapped as mentioned be included in motion (~daris agreed to so amend) and the motion passed unanSnously on roll call vote. Mayor Prickett directed staff to so advertise accommodation. Medaris moved to approve ~ncrease in rates as described in memorandum from himself dated November 29 and Phelps seconded the motion. Laws co~ranented on the recommended land trade and was told by Almquist that such matter would be taken up at some future date. On roll call, motion passed unanimously. Laws reported that Senior Director had requested that 1/2 time van driver be included in consideration of request to the Job Council for PSE employees to enforce bicycle/bikepath use in the City. Ragland moved that staff apply for two and one half employes for traffic enforcement as described in memo and one-half employe time for senior van; Phelps seconded and on roll call, all YES. A recommendation from Traffic Safety Commission that "no parking" zone be established on Franc~s Lane between Oregon Street and S~ski- you Boulevard was considered and Phelps moved staff develop resolutior to implement recommendation; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, passed unanimously. Almquist read a memo from the Director of Finance relative to franchises reco~mnending payment system be changed to monthly or quar- terly rather than annually and gave f~rst reading of an ordinance to implement the recommendation. Sims moved to second reading; Hamilton seconded and the motion passed unan~nously on roll call vote, Memorandum from Senior Program Board recommending certain aligibil~ty levels for qualification for 25% discount was read and Almquist ~ave first reading of an ordinance to implement program. Sims moved to second reading; Ragland seconded and on roll call, all YES. · b title enly . Second read~ng/w%s g ven an ordinance establishing 2-hour parking limit on Second Street, south of East Main Street and Sims moved for adoption; Hamilton seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. ~ Second reading was given an ordinance by title only relative to adding murals as a prohibited use in the Sign Ordinance and Sims moved for adoption; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, all YES. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance anthorizzing an~ ordering the improvement of Phelps Street between Clinton and Patter- son Streets and Phelps moved to second reading; Laws seconded the motion and it passed without opposition on roll call w~te. 12/4/79 Pg. 4 :!'~l~-g_Ll]__~./rC_}' "jJ~ Ashlanct (;j tv Counc:i ] 12/5/!9 FAUS PROCRA}i WOLFORD MEMORIUM RES. TISCH[L~USER AUDIT MONTHLY REPORTS ADJOURNMHENT Resolution was read approving construction agreement for the improve- ment of Hersey Street under the FAUS program. Laws moved to adopt; seconded by Medaris and passed unanimously on roll call vote. Aimquist read a resolution in memorium'paying tribute to former employee Walter tt. Wolford, retired firefighter and Laws moved to adopt; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, all YES. Laws moved to accept audit by Tischhauser et al for F~scal Year 1977-78; Phelps seconded and on roll call, all yes. Sims moved to accept monthly reports as submittea; Hamilton seconded and on voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. Nan E/Franklin City Recorder Mayor ih ~,2/4/79 Pg. 5