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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-1206 REG MINPROGRAM FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL December 6, 1966 The regular meeting of the City of Ashalnd was held in the Council Chabmers of the City Hall on the above date, The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Richard Neill. Councilmen present: Baker, Cottle, Lewis and Whitham. Councilmen Roberts and Ward were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Attorney Skerry noted that in the minutes of the last regular meeting, the Council had not passed the Ordinance regarding the rezon- ing of Maple Subdivision by first or second reading, but by motion only. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the minutes be amended to read that the Ordinance was passed on first reading and the matter continued for second reading at the next regular meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works and Protection Committee 1. Parking at Lincoln School - Chairman Cottle indicated that by unanimous vote the cqmmittee decided to replace certain portions of the yellow zoned area on the school side of Beach Street with time zones. It was also agreed upon that the present school zone sign painted on the street should be moved further south on Beach Street so that cars approaching from that direction would have more notice. It was also the Committee's decision that an up-right school sign with the desig- nated speed of 20 m.p.h. be placed on Beach Street at an adequate dis- tance to the south of the school zone to give oncoming traffic from the south notice. 2. Billiards Steve's Music Co. - Cottle indicated that it was the recommendation of the committee that our present Ordinance be amended to allow the playing of pool or billiards by minors in establishments that do not serve or allow the consumption of intoxicating beverages nor spon- sor or allow any card games on the premises. (Ordinance presented later in evening) 3. Curfew Ordinance - Cottle stated that the amendment to the present existing Ordinance would be presented at tonight's meeting by City Attorney Skerry and it is the recommendation of the committee that this amendment be adopted. (Ordinance presented later in evening) 4. Parking in Chamber of Commerce area - Chairman Cottle indicated that through the cooperation of the City Administrator, parking space is being made available for certain city employees to park their vehicles in the lot off Winburn Way which is now beinq used by the U.S. Forest Service. PUBLIC HEARING: 8:00 P,M. - Amendments to Zoning Ordinance (con't. from last regular meet- ing) - Mr. Sam Davis spoke against this Ordinance. He questioned whether or not the two dlstricts (C-1 & C-2) should be treated differently as far uncil Minutes -2- Dec° 6, j vision clearance is concerned. Allen Alsing, Director Of Public Works indicated that these amendments are being proposed to correct certain sections of the Ordinance which were inadvertantly adopted before. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance passed to second reading by title only with the deletion of Section 2. On roll call~ carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1496 iwith the deletion of Sec- tion 2) be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following further discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that Section 2 of said Ordinance be returned to the Planning Commission for further study. It was then suggested by City Administrator Ayre that this Public Hearing be continued on Section 2 only. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle to continue the Public Hearing as suggested by City Administrator Ayre. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (con't.) 5. Vacation of Union Street - As Mr. Alsing, Director of Public Works, was unable to contact the property owners involved, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this matter be continued. On roll call, carried unanimously. Report of City Attorney Skerry regarding hazardous conditions at Lithia Mill property - City Attorney indicated that he had talked with Fire Marshal Don Whyte, with regard to the Fire Department and Police Depart- ment working together to board up the old office and residence buildings on this property and both are willing to cooperate, using old lumber from the mill which will be adequate for ~his purpose. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the Police and Fire Departments board up said buildings. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Liquor license renewal applications - City Recozder Bartelt indicated that he had received four applications: Siskiyou Market, White House Market, Market Basket and Deb's. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that all applications be renewed. On roll call, carried unani- mously. 2. Request of William Roble for utility rate adjustment - Henry Home for the Aged - Director of Electric Utilities Gary Boshears indicated that he had written several letters to various cities in Oregon requesting infor- mation as to what rate a business, such as Mr. Roble's, would be classi- fied under, commercial or residential. Boshea~s stated that all cities indicated that it would be classified commercial. Following some dis- cussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this matter be referred to the Utilities Committee for further study with regard to the possibility of establishing a rate for these residential, commercial type enterprises. On roll call, carried unanimouslye It was the decision of the Council that during the interim period, the rates will remain commer- cial. Minutes -3- December 6, 196~ 3. From Robert A. McCoy ~egardlng warning signals at railroad crossings. In Mr. McCoy's letter to the C~ty Council, he requested that signals be placed at the crossings on Oak Street, Helman Street, North Mt. Avenue and Laural Street. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this matter be re~e~fed to the Public Works and Protection Committee ~or further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was the suggestion of Councilman Baker that t~a~iic counts be started on these various streets. At this time, City Administrator Ayre informed the Council that on Thurs- day, December 8 at 8:00 P.M~# Jackson County Court Hohse, Mr. Harold Hardesty will be requesting a variance ~or constrhctlon equipment repair and storage business to be located out on Eagle Mill Road. It was the feeling of City Administrator Ayre that a representative o~ the City Council should attend the hearing and express the feelings o~ the Council for this type of business at this paLticular location ~because o~ the proposed downtown plan). Following some d~scusslon, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that the Council advise Lhe County Court o~ the situation with regard to the downtown plan study and recommend that they take into consider- ation the possibility of de~erring action on this matter, also that it go on record at the hearing that the Ashland City Council Is opposed to the grant- ing of this variance. On roll cail, carried unanimously. 4. Letter from Ashland Chamber of Commerce thanking the City for their cooperation in putting up the Christmas lights. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis that the letter be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. City Administrato~ Ayre, at this time, submitted a report from the Park and Recreation Conm~ittee regarding the feasibility o~ combined Park and Recreation functions. Ayre stated that the Committee has met on two separ- ate occasions and submits to the Mayor and Counc~ the recommendation of its effort. This report listed six recommendations in combining Park and Recreations functions. /l~ Council accept the resignation of present Recreation Committee members; ~21 Park Com/nlss~on be appointed to complete the unexpired terms oi the Recreation Committee; ~3) the new Park & Recrea- tion be directed to develop a year round Recreation PEogram and submit a detailed budget to Council (4) Council propose a chattel amendment consolidating the Park & Recreation Committee with increased millage tax levy for Recreation & Land Acquisition and provide for a reserve fund for future land acquisitions for pa~k puLposes; (5) The Council dissolve the Recreation Committee by City Ord~.n&nce; <6~ The City Council appoint one member to meet with the Pa~2k & Recreation Committee fo~ mole direct line of communication. Following some discussion, it was mo~ed by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the report be accepted and placed on file, and that action be taken now on items 1, 2, & 3, the appointments to be made at the first meeting in January. On roll call, carried unanlmously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Award of bid on 300 KVA transformer ~G~eensprlngs Dormltory~ at Southern Oregon College. City Administrator Ayre indicated that the low bidder was R.T.&E., but due to the importance o~ the tame lnvolved, and inasmuch as