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Home My WebLink About1990-1120 Council Mtg PACKET ~ Important: \, YL~ Any citizen attending Council meetings may speak on any item on the agenda, unless it is the subject of a public hearing which has been closed. If you wish to speak, please rise and after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and address. The Chair will then allow you to speak and also inform you as to the amount of time allotted to you. The time granted will be dependent to some extent on the nature of the item under discussion, the number of people who wish to be heard, and the length of the agenda. II. III. IV. AGENDA POR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1990 I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:00 P.M., Conference Room, to consider Real Property acquisition under O.R.S. 192.660(1) (e). PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL 7:30 P.M., civic Center Council Chambers / // Executive Session and Regular Meeting of APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 6, 1990. v. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS: 1. Employee Safety Award - League of Oregon Cities. VI. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Letter of resiqnation from, City Attorney effective March 31, 1990. 2. Memo from Senior Program Board relative to grant application for bus replacement. VII. NEW & MISCEL~NEOUS BUSINESS: VIII. IX. Ii ~ )'I'2J !)IJO 1. Request by Prem Dhanesh for reconsideration of Council denial of request to cut newly-paved street. PUBLIC FORUM: Business from.the audience not included on the aqenda. (Limited to 15 minutes) ORDINANCES. ~ESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1.) Second reading by title only of an ordinance vacating Hillview Drive from Crestview Drive adjacent to 1800 Crestview and reserving an easement in favor of the City of Ashland. ;I~ 3~ \j~ '/ ~ Second reading by title only of an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map from High Density Residential and Single Family Residential to MUlti-family Residential. (Anderson/Diamond, Applicants) Second readinq by title only of an ordinance of the City of Ashland re-zoning property from R-3 and R-1-7.5 to R-2. (Anderson/Diamond, Applicants) ~~ !)I!. / 4./ Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Ashland Municipal Code Land-use Ordinance with respect to restricting allowable grades on driveways and flag drives. ~; 5.1 ~'(p ~~D; . ) r?(\ 7. ~\gO / ~( 8. qo~~. .~. ~ 9! J 10. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Ashland Municipal Code Land-use Ordinance with respect to vision clearance standards and not allowing variances to those standards. Ii' .. 6. Second read ng by t1tle only of an ord1nance amend1ng the Ashland Municipal Code to modify and reenact in its ' entirety Chapter 11.52 which relates to bicycles. j -~11.( r' Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Ashland Municipal C04e with respect to unnecessary noises and declaring an emergency. Resolution designating Will Dodge Way as one-way southbound between pioneer Street and First street. Resolution determining the necessity for the appropriation of certain land for public use.. Resolution endorsing the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed expansion of Mt. Ashland Ski Area development. Resolution repealing Reso. 84-14 relative to establishment of a municipal audit committee. X. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS XI. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1990 ROLL CALL Mayor Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. on the above date in the Council ChaInhers. Laws, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the following ~etings were accepted as presented: Executive session and Special 'Meeting of October 11, 1990; Regular Meeting of October 16, 1990; and Special Meeting of November 1, 1990. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS A proclamation was read declaring the week of November 10-17, 1990 as "Scouting for Food Good Turn Week". CONSENT AGENDA Winthrop asked that item 4) Request by Recycle Task Force to authorize expenditure .~f $4,000 for one-half of the cost of additional recycling bins be pulled for discussion. Williams moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Letter from TCI Cablevision regarding new program offerings; 3) Approval of sale of stock from Walter Ross to Oak Knoll Enterprise, Inc. at Oak Knoll Golf Course; and 5) Quarterly Financial Report for period ending September 30, 1990. Reid seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. On a question from Winthrop, City Admin. Almquist said the $4,000 for recycling bins will be taken from the General Fund Operating Contingency. Arnold moved to approve the request, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Hillview Drive Vacation - A request was received from Jimmie Hald and Sally Freeman, 1800 Crestview Dr., to vacate a portion of the dedicated right-of-way of Hillview Drive adjacent to their property. Planning 'Commission and Staff recommend retaining a 20' easement for utility and pedestrian path purposes. A letter was read into the record from Rick Landt, 487 Rock st., in which he recommends retaining the easement for pedestrian purposes. Jimmie Hald said the subject land is too steep for a street or pedestrian path. Reid and Golden made site visits. Sally Freeman read a letter from Leslie & Peggy George, owners of the property adjacent to the right-of-way, in support of the vacation but in opposition to the easement for a pedestrian path. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. A short discussion was held and Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 6, 1990 - P. 1. Hil1view Dr. Vacation (Continued) Planning Dir. Fregonese pointed out that the decision to actually use the pedestrian access may not happen for many years. The ordinance was read which retained the 20-foot easement and Winthrop moved to adopt same. Arnold seconded, and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. ' UNFINISHED BUSINESS P.A. No. 89-170 Mahar Project on Hersev st. - Mayor Golden gave a brief history of the background of the planning action, wbich has now been remanded back to the cit~ on two issues. City Attorney Salter said, in his opinion, the public hearing should include only the remanded issues. Reid said the Ashland School District publicly announced that the schools are nearing capacity after the public hearing on the appeal of the project to council, and thus this is a new issue. Acklin noted that no official letter was received from the School District as a result of the recent notice concerning the scope of the upco~ing public hearing. Reid feels that wetlands and the electric substation are also new issues. Acklin said the school issue should be addressed at the next.meeting at which staff should make a presentation on school capacity, the City Attorney should research schools as'a public facility, and a school representative should make a presentation. A determination can then be 'made as to what action, if any, Council should take concerning criteria for future planning ,actions. Winthrop moved to take testimony at the public hearing on the two remanded issues and school capacity. Laws seconded the motion. Reid asked that the electric substation issue be included. Arnold agrees with Acklin's suggestion on the school issue, as does Williams. The motion passed as follows on roll call'vote: Laws, Reid, and Winthrop, YES; Williams, Acklin, and Arnold; NO. Golden broke the tie with a YES vote. Laws moved to reconsider the vote, 'Winthrop seconded and the motion passed as follows on roll call vote: Williams, Acklin, Arnold, and Laws, YES; Reid and Winthrop, NO. Winthrop's earlier motion failed as follows on roll call vote: Acklin, Arnold, Laws, and Williams; NO; Reid and Winthrop, YES. Acklin moved to hold a separate meeting to discuss school issues and decide the scope of the remand hearing and Williams seconded. Golden and Reid requested that the school issue be on the December 4th agenda and all agreed. The motion passed '.unanimouslyon roll call vote. P.A. 90-120. AdoDtion of FindinqsCSecurestoraqel - Winthrop requested that an additional condition be added concerning open sales and open storage of vehicles, boats, etc. Williams moved to adopt the Fin~ings, Conclusions & Orders with condition #16 to read as follows: itA separate planning action will be required' for garage or yard sales and outside storage of vehicles, recreational vehicles; boats or trailers. It Winthrop.~econded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Arnold dissenting. ' Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 6, 1990 - P. 2 P.A. 90-168 Adootion of Findinas (Ed Houahton) - Laws moved to adopt the Findings, Conclusions & Orders and authorize the Mayor and City Recorder to sign same, Arnold seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Acklin dissenting. Joint,Studv Session re: Foster Bike StudY - It was agreed to hold the study session with the Bicycle Commission on Wednesday, November 14th at 7:30 P.M. in the Hunter Park Building. NEW' MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Nazarene Church Reauest - Almquist reviewed his memo which recommends staging of the annexation fee_~hich is to be paid as the property is developed. Williams suggested it should be paid when the property is also sold or annexed. All agreed and Arnold moved to approve the request with Williams recommendation, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Sewer Connect Reauest - 1700 E. Main st. - David Lane, owner of the property, requested that this item be delayed until the December 4th meeting. No further action taken. Hiah PhosDhateDeterqent Ban - A request for this action was received from the SOSC Students for the Environment. Public Works Dir. Hall explained that the DEQ is considering this for possible State legislation. Staff is also obt~~ning information on the Portland Area (~ri-County) ban. Arnold moved to request that Staff verify the, results of the ~OSC Student's survey on the levels of phosphates in various brands of detergents, and include these results in a city utility newsletter. Winthrop seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. Laws moved to direct Staff to prepare an ordinance implementing a ban on high-phosphate deterge~ts for Council consideration. Reid seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. AcceDt Lawrence Deed for ODen SDace Lands - A letter was read from the Parks Commission requesting that Council accept a donation of 30 acres of land from Harry & Nancy Black Lawrence for open space park purposes. Mr. Lawrence has requested that the Bargain and Sale Deed be attached to the official Council minutes. On a question from Winthrop, Fregonese said the Lawrence's are donating the 30 acres on the East slope of Granite Street to provide '-for a route around tax lot 400, on which he wishes to build. After a lengthy discussion concerning provisions for a public walking trail, Staff was requested to work with the Lawrences to include wording which would provide for a public walking trail through the donated land. Siskiyou Blvd. Bike Sians - The Bicycle Commission requested that Council write to the State Dept. of Transportation concerning removal of "Bike Route on Sidewalks", "stop" and "Yield" signs on the Siskiyou Blvd. bikepath for safety reasons. Arnold asked that this be considered at the November 14th study session. All agreed. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 6, 1990 - P. 3 PUBLIC FORUM: Mark Murphey requested that no discussion of the remand issues from L.U.B.A. on the Mahar project take place, at the meeting concerning school capacity, on December 4th. Winthrop moved to notice said meeting as a public hearing, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote. ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Downtown parkina District - Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending Chapter 11.28 of the Ashland Municipal Code concerning parking limits and parking zones in the Downtown Parking District. Arnold moved to adopt same, Williams seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2600) UnnecessarY Noise - First reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code with respect to unnecessary noises and declaring an emergency. The first sentence of section 1.B. was amended and read into the ordinance as follows: "The standard for judging loud, disturbing or unnecessary noises shall be that of an average, reasonable person with ordinary sensibilities after taking ,into consideration the character of the neighborhood in which the noise is made and the noise is heard." Williams moved to second reading, Arnold seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Reid dissenting. ComD. Plan MaD Amendment (Anderson/Diamond) - First reading of an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map from High-density Residential and Single-family Residential to MUlti-family Residential. Laws and Golden left the room. Williams moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote. Rezonina ProDertv (Anderson/Diamond) - First reading of an ordinance rezoning property from R~3 and R-1-7.5 to R-2. Arnold moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded ~nd the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Laws and Golden returned to the meeting'. Grades on Drivewavs and Flaa Drives - First reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code concerning grade restrictions on driveways and flag drives. Arnold moved to second reading, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Vision Clearance Standards - First reading>of an ordinance prohibiting , variances to vision clearance standards. Arnold moved to, second reading, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Bike parkina Reaulations/Audible Sianal Devices - First reading of an ordinance amending the Bicycle Ordinance concerning audible signal devices and bike parking regulations. Williams moved to second reading, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 6, .1990 - P. ,4 OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Williams requested that a resolution be prepared and sent to the Forest Service stating that the Mt. Ashland Ski Expansion Environmental Impact Statement has met City of Ashland requirements. This item will be on the next agenda. Winthrop asked about scheduling of goal-setting sessions. Almquist said he his trying to locate a facilitator and will contact Jonathan Lange at the College. Arnold does not want a facilitator. Lawrence Land Donation - On a request from Fregonese, Winthrop moved to accept the Bargain and sale Deed subject to inclusion of a ' provision for the development ~and maintenance of public walking trails. Williams seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 6, 1990 - P. 5 ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT Monthly Activities for October, 1990 INVBSTIGATIOH~ A two week investigation netted over 20 pounds of marijuana and 42 growing marijuana plants in a search warrant served with the assist of JACNET forces. A 30 year old Ashland man was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, and manufacturing of a controlled substance. The street value of the marijuana was estimated at $300,000. Again on the 11th detectives, along with JACNET personnel, served two simultaneous search warrants to the business and home of a previously convicted felon. The 31 year old man had unlawfully purchased a firearm after making false statements on gun forms to local businesses. He was arrested on six charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, and felon in possession of firearm. Marijuana was also seized when the warrants were served and charges for that included manufacturing a controlled substance and possession of more than one ounce of marijuana. Two Ashland men were arre~ted on 5 charges, including Theft II, and Conspiracy to ~ommit Theft II in connection with the bicycle theft cases in September. Some bikes and parts were returned to the owners after identification. On October 26, a detective was called to investigate a possible arson on "B" street in Ashland. After investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be unfounded as arson. On Halloween a detective was called as part of the Major Assault/Death Investigation Unit to assist the Medford Police Department in a robbery of a bank in the downtown area and the shooting of the suspect in the case. That case is still under investigation at this time. PATROL Patrol division helped assist in the Ashland High School home coming parade, a Dunn House parade of approximately 400 participants, the annual Crop Walk from N Main and Laurel to Tolman Creek Road and back, two high school cross-country races on October 6th and October 21th, and the Annual Halloween children's parade. Councilman Rob Winthrop rode along with an officer and sat in on briefings with department personnel on October 25th. Sergeant Godard has been appointed to the Regional Advisory Board for training by the Bureau of Police Standards and Training. It should provide an excellent opportunity for input on training for police officers in this end of the state. 1 ~---T-- Training for the month included defensive tactics, b~ton, firearms training, and crowd control. Officer Thomas completed his instruction and now has his certificate as a first aid instructor. The department made arrests 22 DUll arrests in October. CRIME PREVENTION Officer Bianca used the Crime Prevention Dog,' "McGruff" outfit during the Halloween season to visit two elementary schools and deliver safety reminders about Halloween to the very young. "McGruff" continues to be a useful tool in dealing with the young children. He attended 11 meetings during the month; gave tours to a Second Grade class of Helman School and the Hagert Day Care; participated in the Bike Rodeo at Lincoln Elementary School; gave presentations on safety to both Lincoln and Walker Elementary and the High School on Safety and Behavior; gave lectures on shoplifting prevention to Sprouse Rietz and Scout Troop 113; spoke before the Kiwanas on Ashland Youth Issues and gave an alcohol awareness/breathilyzer presentation to the SOSC Student Assembly. Officer Bianca is teaching a Youth and Law class (18 classes) at the Middle School, 7th grade. POLICE RESERVE Chief Lively swore in five new Reserve Officers on the 24th of October. This brings the total to nine reserves. They participated in the Halloween Children's parade and the night activities by putting in a total of 105 hours. During the month the reserves put in a total of 341.25 hours; 146 in patrol, 19.5 in training, 15 in meetings, and 100.15 in special assignment time. EXPLORERS The Explorer post began training its new explorers for cert~fication. The entire post participated in Halloween and volunteered 100 hours of their time. Total hours volunteered for the month of October were 210. COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS The Volunteer program had 51 workers this months who contributed 316 days and 1230 hours. 2 MUNICIPAL COURT There were 936 citations filed in the Municipal Court, which includes 325 traffic violations, 50 formal complaints, and 561 parking citations. Cases clos'ed totaled 1600 which includes 156 traffic v.iolations, 57 formal complaints, 18 fines suspended, 101 citations dismissed (including completed diversions). There were 304 parking citations closed, ~C of these were issued in the Downtown Parking District. 945 parking citations were dismissed. There were 581 appearances, 351 before the Violations Bureau and 230 before the Court. There were 15 trials held, with no show; 171 persons were placed on diversion and 39 placed on probation. COMMUNICATIONS/RECORDS The Communications Supervisor Hooper met with Rob Duncan of Sonitol and reviewed the alarm system that is currently in the dispatch center. Lead Dispatcher Palafox attended a two day training seminar on Supervision and Stress Management in Newport. She felt the class was productive and has put together a short version of the class to present to the entire dispatch staff at their next meeting. Dispatcher Erickson completed her probationary period and is doing an excellent job for the City. After the monthly dispatchers meeting the new dispatcher took a tour of the Water Treatment and Sewage plants with Dennis Barnts. They were shown these facilities to impress upon them how important they are when alarms come in. Communications/Records personnel handled 710 police cases and dispatched 104 fire/medical runs. CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER There were 17 inspections performed this month, 3 warnings and 3 citation issued. The Code Enforcement Officer handled approximately 150 complaints of trees or bushes growing out into the street for the Street Department. This is a violation of ordinance 9.08.120 and "most have been taken care of. 3 .,_... JACNET JACNET activities in October included: CASES OPENED INTELLIGENCE CASES 12 42 SECTOR CASES Ashland Central Point Medford Jackson County 2 1 4 4 PERSONS I~RRESTED (address given) 2 1 8 2 There were 4 search warrants obtained, 3 served and 8 persons arrested or cited. Officers seized 6.1 grams of Methamphetamine, 0 gram of tar heroin, and 6.25 gram of psilocybin mushrooms. No weapons or vehicles were seized. Cash seized totaled $150.00. 4 RONALD L. SALTER ATTORNEY AT LAW 94 THIRD STREET ASHLAND. OREGON 97520 (503) 482-4215 November IS, 1990 MEMORANDUM TO: Maror and Members of the City Council FROM: Ronald L. Salter, City Attorney SUBJECT: Retirement Ladies & Gentlemen: This is to give you notice of my retirement from the City of Ashland effective March 31, 1991. February 28, 1991, will be my last day of acti ve work. As some of you know, I was planning on taking the month of December off, however I have chosen not to do so for the following reasons. First, at both of the meetings in December we have scheduled the Mahar matter and as the staff has mentioned it would be rather difficult to bring a substitute up to speed on that long standing matter. Secondly, I have a reply brief to write for the Ashland Hospital which cannot be written until December and again it would be difficult to have someone fill in for me. That case is one where the Hospital is suing Allstate Insurance Company for some $23,000.00 with respect to a hospital lien. ~lYY R~ALD L. SALTER City Attorney RLS/kr ~emnrandum November 15, 1990 ijt 0: Mayor and City Council JIf rom: Senior Program Board ~ubjtd: Special Transportation Fund Capital Grant Application An, application to Oregon Department of Transportation for $48,000 Special Transportation Funds for Senior Shuttle Bus replacement was approved by the Senior Program Board at our regular meeting on November 1, 1990. Local match wquld be $12,000. Soroptomists International of Ashland would provide $6,000, anticipated donations would p~ovide $2,000, 'and $4,000 would be requested from City funds to meet this match. We regret this could not be submitted for your consideration prior to the application deadline of October 31, 1990. We, '~'therefore, request your approval after-the-fact but will withdraw the application if this does not meet your approval~ Thank you. SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT CAPITAL APPLICATION COVER SHEET Applicant CITY OF ASHLAND , Applicant is: ~ "Non-Profit Provider o Governing Body Project Request $ 48,000 LOCAL APPROVAL CHECKLIST Indicate by "yes" or "no" if the applicant has completed the folloWing requirements: ; 1. Public Transit Division Fleet Inventory has been complet~d and submitted to PTD prior to his application? 2. Statement of Assurances has been signed by the applicant? 3. The proposal meets the needs of the service area? 4. Required public notice has been given for all capital requests? 5. Capital requests have been approved and ranked by the local STF ~ Advisory Committee and Governing Body? This capital request is ranked Number for this governing body service area. Local matching funds from STF Formula program have been approved at $ 12.. 000 /' '" Brian L. AIm uis Name (Printed or Typed) 4R?-1?11 Telephone Number City Administrator Title /ol<k; /76 Dati Sign~tl j SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT This application is for (check one): DPlanning lXl Capital OOperatmg/Demonstration APPLICANT INFORMATION PAGE 1 DATE OF APPUCAll0N , LEGAL NAME o 482-3211 Administrator 20 E.. Main Street crrv Ashland TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (CHECK ONE): o County Government [iCity Government o State Agency o Private, non-profit o Private, for-profit o Other: o Transit District o Transportation District 'lYPE ,OF SERVICE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): o Dial-A-Ride 0 Fixed Route, 0 Taxi 0 Volunteer Driver o Independent living lJ Other: Semi-fixed/Route deviation TYPE OF PASSENGER (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): o General Public [J Elderly 0 Disabled 0 Other: POPULATION'INFORMATION Total Population Qf Service Area 1 7 .. 100 Estimated Elderly Population 3420 Estimated Disabled Population CLIENT INFORMATION Estimated Number of Elderly Individuals Served by this Project: 260 ' Estimated Number of Disabled Indivi~uals Served by this Project: 0 Estimated Number of Other Individuals Served by this Project: 0 TITLE VI INFORMATION Estimated number of users of each race to be served by this project: ...J;jl White -,:2 Hispanic -L American Indian or Alaskan Native ~ . Black ~ Asian or Pacific Islander Other: Is the applicant a minority agency or serve a minority community? 0 Yes ~ No PRIOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Has the applicant received assIstance from UMT A in prior years? [], Yes 0 No ,. NAME OF APPLICANT CITY OF ASHLAND SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST PROJECf COMPLETION DATE: I .1-'")]" ry 1 QQ 2 PROJECf JUSTIFICATION: Approximately 24-30 elderly persons are transported each weekday to nutrition meal-site, shopping, doctors' offices, and senior activities within the city limits of Ashland. Present prbjections are that our bus ridership and mileage PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: PAGE 3 I : Prior Year: , Annual rides: 7 , 715 Annual miles: 8" 738 Projected: ' Annual rides: 9 ,000 Annual miles: 10 .000 ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY X UNIT PRICE = LINE TOTAL Small bus 1 42,000. 42,000. Wheelchair lift 1 4,500. 4,500. 'Mobile Radio 1 1,000. 1,000. Base Radio 1 1,250. 1,250. Air Conditioning 1 8,400. 8,400. "T Off'" C' tiS' - SUBTOTAL: $ 57.150. CONTINGENCIES (5%): I $ TOTAL ESTIMATED CAPITAL COSTS: I $ TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED: I $ TOTAL LOCAL MATCH: I $ SOURCE OF LOCAL MATCH: 2,857.50 60,007.S0 48.000.00 Soroptomists International of Ashland City of Ashland Donations 732-101' (9(90) $6,000. 4,000. 2 12.000.00 NAME OF APPUCANT CTTY OF ASHT.ANn SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT CONTINUATION PAGE CONTINUED FROM AN EARLIER PAGE (IDENTIFY THE SECTION): (Project Justification continued from page 3) PAGE 5 will ~eincreasing in the year just ahead--in part due to completion of two elderly/handicapped subsidized apartment complexes within the city limits. The 17 passenger ~bus now in use is a 1984 moqel with over 74,000 miles. These 74,000 miles have taken a toll on the ~ transmission and brakes because of short trips, stop and start driving and the steep hill~ that must be travelled. As a result, the bus is down for repairs at least one day each month, in spite of the regular and careful maintenance the Cjty provides. This causes considerable hardship to those riders .who are scheduled to go to doctors, the meal-site, or business appointments. Since 1977, the Soroptomists International of A~hland has provided vital support to the transportationally handicapped elderly residents of Ashland. Their continued support and that of the City of Ashland through the Senior Program, has allowed the elderly to maintain independence in their travel thtoughout the city. Replacement of the existing small bus is needed to continue safe and consistent transportati9n service to Ashland's elderly citizens. n:>-101 (Q, Q()) -,' -. ----_..- NAME OF APPLICANT CITY OF ASHLAND SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN PAGE 6 PERIOD OF BUDGET (MONTIl. DAY) APPROVING BODY FROM: TO: Ashland REVENUEs YEAR 1 YEAR 2 FY 191-92 FY 192 Fares Service Contracts ~~~(t!M&~ 9,000 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,500 er eric~n (OA STF (Formula) STF (Grant) Donations 2,000 2 100 2 200 2 300 2 40 Other Ci ty of 32 300 28 700 31 700 35 800 38 Ashland TOTAL REVENUES 95 000 38 000 40 400 43 100 45 800 . EXPENSES Driver. Wages 19,000 19.950 21.200 22.600 24.100 Dispatch~r Wages 4 ,400 ' 4.700 5.000 5.300 5.600 . Maintenance (Parts & Labor) 1.000 2.000 2.125 2 .300 2.400 ~ -.- Fuel, Oil, Tires 2.500 2.725 2.900 3.100 3.300 Materials & Supplies 1.000 1.050 1.125 1.200 1.300 Insurance 1.050 1.200 1.275 1.400 1.500 Manager Wages 4.000 4.200 4.475 4.800 5.100 Secretary Wages Rent, Utilities, Taxes 450 475 500 500 500 Printing & Advertising Captial I terns 60,000 -. Other Ci ty Admin- 1.600 1 700 1 ROO 1,900 2,000 istration TOTAL EXPENSES 95 ,000 38,000 40,400 43 , 100 45,800 732-101 (9-90) " NAME OF APPLICANT CITY OF ASHLAND SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICANT'S ASSURANCES PAGE 7 To the best of my knowledge and based on the information submitted in this appliCation, I, as an authorized representative of CITY OF ASHLAND . make the following. assurances to the State of Oregon: 1. The applicant certifies that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in,. or be denied the benefits of, any activity for which the applicant receives state or federal [mancial assistance. 2. The applicant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. The applicant sha.ll take affirmative action to ensure that job applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. 3. The STF Advisory Committee has reviewed the proposed distribution of moneys by the above applicant. 4. Moneys distributed by the applicant, for the purpOse of [mancing and improving e~derly and disabled transportation services, will be used for any of the following purposes: (a) maintenance of existing transportation programs and services for the elderly arid disabled, (b) expansion of such programs and services; ( c) creation of new programs and services, and (d) planning for, and development of, access to transportation for elderly and disabled individuals who are not currently served by transportation programs and services. 5. The applicant will adopt appropriate program, accounting and procurement practices as outlined in written policies and procedures. 6. The applicant will comply with Oregon Revised Statutes, ORS 391.800 - 391.830 and the Administrative Rules governing the Special Transportation Fund Program. 7. The applicant will not use the Special Transportation Grant to supplant moneys currently appropriated for elderly, and disabled transportation. . 8. The applicant assures that it will maintain and operate any vehicles obtained under this project in accordance with the maintenance and inspection schedules provided by the manufacturer. -.- 9. The applicant assures that any federally funded yehicles and other project equipment will be disposed of in accordance with OMB Circular A-I02, and OMB Attachment N. 10. The applicant assures that it has, or will have, insurance coverage sufficient to protect project facilities and equipment. 11. The applicant assures that it will not lease or contract the operation of project vehicles without prior state approval. 12. For capital requests the applicant has, or will have, the required 20 percent non-federal cash match for the project by the time of delivery of the project equipment. 13. The nonprofit applicant is recognized under Oregon law as a private nonprofit organization and has the legal capacity to contract with the State to carry out the proposed project. ' ~) t2e-n~~~ (Authorized Representative) / .\ Name: Brian L. Almquist // (printed or typed) Title: Ci ty Administrator Organization: City of Ashland / t./ /3,<:.) / ,} G Date: ,. / 732-101 (9/90) P.O. Box 544 cA~I\Q(ltld. ' (0/lCgot\ 97520 gO/lOptlh'lst 9&,te/ll\atiol\aQ Ob Jl~f'lQatld. (0/legOtl October 24,1990 To: Sharon Laws Ashland Senior Projects From: Annette Pugh President, Soroptimist International of Ashland I have been asked to contact you regarding the Special Transportation Fund Advisory Committee and their review board. Soroptimist International of Ashland purchased and sponsored a van to transport Seniors in 1977. Throughout the years we have supplied financial support towards the operating expenses for the van. In 1983 a matching grant from the Department of . Transportation was obtainedior'this continuing project :- the' Soroptimists paid $5,588 for our 20% share of the expenditure. The Soroptimists continue to believe in this community's need for safe transportation for its Seniors and we truly support the proposal for a new vehicle. , I have been asked by my club to agree to financially support any matching grant received for the purchase of a new bus. On this local level Soroptimists are committed to keeping transportation available for Ashland Seniors. Please do not hesitate to contact me on this matter. ~~ .~!~t~ Pugh, President Soroptimist International of Ashland; P.O. Box 544. Bus. phone 503 482 3786. 155 S. Second Street P.O. Box 3275 Central Point, OR 97502 ,Council, of Governments 503-664-6674 October 5, 1990 Sharon Laws Ashland Senior Program c/o CIT'Y HALL ASHLAND OR. 97520 Do~s your agency, firm or group need a sedan, van, bus, wheetthair lifts or other 'equipment to help you in meeting transportation needs for elderly and disabled persons? The Rogue Valley of Council of Governments is ~oliciting grant proposals to help in the purchase of ,transportation equipment. A special one-half cent per pack tax on cigarettes and the Urban Mass Transportation Administration fund the program. Competition for the funds is st,atewide. Copies of th~ application are' available for review at the Medford PublicLibra~y and the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. To receive a copy of the.. application call the Oregon Public Transit Division, 3i8-8201~ The RVCOG is soliciting proposals for capital equipment. Proposals must be' for at least $15,000. Applications for other funding categories (demonstration, planning and operations) will not be accepted. . , Special Transportation Capital Grant Applications must be delivered to. the RVCOG's offites (see maillng and street address above) by 5:00p.m. on October 31, 1990. ,I've attached a time line detailing the local review process and a,local rating sheet. The rating sheet may, help you in determining the appropriateness of your request. The RVCOG is responsible for the local application and coord~nation process. The final grant award decision will be made by the Oregon Transportation Commission. If you have questions please call Gary Shaff at the RVCOG. Sincerely, Lou Cavagnaro, Special Transport~tion Advisory Committee, Chairman -@ PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER. Date October 4, 1990 October 5, 1990 October 31, 1990 November 8, 1990 November 28, 1990 November 30, 1990 December 13, 1990 December 19, 1990 December 28, 1990 Special Transportation Grant Capital Project Review Time Line Item Description Special Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) adoption of rating/review criteria and time line News release on and solicitation of capital_grant proposals -- Applications due at RVCOG STAC review applications and formulate recommendation to RVCOG Board on capital projects' ratings ' RVCOG adoption of cap~tal projects' ratings Public and provider notice of intent to apply for federal/state funds STAC review conflicts, if any, and formulate recommendation Conflict resolution hearing Applications including decisions on conflicts due in Salem Jlemorandum November 14, 1990 ~o; Brian Almquist, City Administrator ~rntUi. steven Hall, Public Works Director ~tlbjeti: Request for Pavement Cut - 481 willow street ACTION REOUESTED city council reconsider Mr. Dhanesh's request to open cut willow street for water and sewer service to a flag lot. Staff recommends denial of request based on Ashland Municipal Code 13.12.011 & .013. BACKGROUND See attached memorandum dated 7/12/90 and minutes of 8/7/90 Council meeting. Mr. Dhanesh will present a petition of property owners in the area for your consideration. cc: Jim Olson, Assistant City Engineer Pam Barlow, Administrative Assistant encl: Dhanesh letter Memo, 7/12/90 ,Minutes, 8/7/90 p~ Dko.~es ~ ?,3 2- ot;J Sf, Asf,\ja~,1 OR Q7520 S-teve. Nall" nrf>dof ofP0<bk.. Wcx-i::.s elt'f Had Ask(Qt'\r.(~ Of< C{752-o 14 Nov. (qqO bQ.f.A r S te \fe ) Please.. plQc-e a Y"\8vv reJ{uen- ard 61-trens/ pd~-h~ 0- sired OAitl~ oJ 48/ w;lIo-N steet (]V\ ~ Gt"'{ (o'-<f"'C;( ~~Q -&- -+he. 20ft... of' N~ber _ We.. wi~~ +0 ~T nevv ifevv-s t-(\ -thIS l'YIa-H-er -+0 --the.. C~ COlM\ctl - lhaAk '10LA. s~) ~U~ ------- July 12, 1990 Brian Almquist, city Administrator steven Hall, Public Works Director street Cut ~equest -~ 453 & 455 willow street ACTION REOUESTED city Council consider granting permission to cut Willow street for utilities for~wo proposed single family residences. BACKGROUND See attached letter from Prem Dhanesh requesting permission to cut willow street for installation of utilities to two proposed homes at 453 and 455 willow street. Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 13.12.011 states: "There shall be no excavation in newly paved or resurfaced streets by anyone including the departments of the City of Ashland for a period of five (5) years from the date of such paving." Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 13.12.013 states: "The' city Council may permit ,excavation within the five (5) y~ar period if in its, judgement the reason for the excavation was not reasonably foreseeable to the utility of department of the City involved at the time the street was newly paved or resurfac~d." willow between Orange and otis was paved on 9/3/87 and will be off moratorium' on 9/3/92., Mr. Dhanesh refers to a cut allowed to Mr. Ed Jones in 1988. Mr. Jones was granted permission at the May 17, 1988 Council meeting to open cut willow Street. I have attached the information from that meeting. You will note that.Mr. Jones was not notified of the paving of willow Street as required by the Ashland Municipal Code. Since we only keep prepavement notification records 'on file for 12 ,months, I am not able to verify whether Mr. Dhanesh, or his mother, Mrs. Jensen received notification of the paving. encl: Dhanesh letter Olson memo Jones letter ~ .a...........,...,_.....~.. ~~-.., .-," ...... Election of council Member (continued) nominations and Williams seconded the motion. winthrop and Reid voted for Benson. Williams, Acklin and Arnold voted for Laws, who was then sworn into office by Mayor Golden. CONSENT AGENDA winthrop asked that items 4 and 5 be pulled for discussion. Reid asked that item 7 be pulled. Acklin moved to approve the remainder of the consent Agenda as follows: 1) Hinutes of Boards, commissions , committees: 2) Honth1y Departmenta1 Reports: 3) ~iquor 1icense request from White swan cafe, 568 E. Hain street: 6) Hemo from Director of PUb1ic Works concerning sewage spi11 on Ju1y 26, 1990: 8) Approva1 of Hayor's appointments of steven Zenos to the Economic Deve10pment commission, and Deane Bradshaw to the Historic commission. williams seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. 4)~etter from city Attorney regarding consent to improvements for 389 N. ~aure1 _ Arnold moved to take no action, williamS seconded the motion. Acklin asked that Staff research the question of Hr. Read's knowledge of the prior owner's consent to sign in favor of the improvements on Orange Avenue. Arnold amended his motion to include this suggestion, williams amended his second and the motion carried on voice vote. 5) Request to cut new pavement at 453 and 455 Wi110w street. city Admin. Almquist noted the address should be 479 willow st. Arnold said there's no evidence.of lack of notice of the street paving, and feels the request should be denied. Williams agreed. On a question from ACklin, P.W. Dir. Hall said the existing crack is not major and can be sealed. prem Dhanesh, 332 otis, representing Pearl Jensen, property owner, said a prior cut was on Willow was fixed very nicely by the street Division, and asked that the request be approved. Reid said the cut should be allowed because of the existing crack. -- winthrop moved to deny '.the request, Acklin seconded and the motion carried on voice,vote with Reid dissenting. 7) ~etter from Director of PUb1ic Works concerning sewage spi11 on Ju1Y 26, 1990. On a.question from Reid, P.W. Dir. Hall said the blockage of the sewer line was caused by tree roots. PUBLIC HEARING: Sa1e of property at E. Hain , Garfie1d for Housing project using Federa1 funds. councilor winthrop explained that the Rogue Valley community Development Corporation has been formed and are awaiting their non~profit tax status. P.W. Dir. Hall explained that two' underground fuel tanks were found on the property and are being removed. Larry Medinger, 520 Terrace, explained the proposed Park Place project gave an overview of the Rogue Valley community Development corporation and their role in the proposed project. Reid Regular Meeting - Ashland city council - August 7, 1990 - P. 2 . ~tmnrandum October 31, 1990 ijI 0: Jffrom: ~ubjed: City Council Pam Barlow, Pub. Wks. Admin. Asst. will Dodge Way At its October 25th meeting, the Traffic Safety Commission voted to recommend to the Council that will Dodge Way between pioneer street and First street be made one way. The Traffic Safety Commission recommends that the direction of traffic be from pioneer street to First Street so long as the City parking lot be open to traffic from Lithia Way to will Dodge Way. The first 125 feet of will Dodge Way from pioneer street should also be marked "No stopping". RESOLUTION NO. 90- A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING WILL DODGE WAY IN A SOUTHBOUND DIREGTION FROM PIONEER STREET TO FIRST STREET. WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission has recommended that will Dodge Way be designated for one-way traffic. . NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council as follows: SECTION 1. Will Dodge Way between pioneer Street and First street is hereby designated as one-way in a Southbound direction. SECTION 2. The Director of Public Works is hereby directed to place appropriate signage implementing this designation, including "No stopping" signs for the first 125 feet Southerly from pioneer Street. The foregoing Resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City'of As~land on the day of , 1990. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this. day of , 1990. Patricia Acklin Acting Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 90- A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF CERTAIN LAND FOR PUBLIC USE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ASHLAND, as follows: SECTION 1. The land described intxhibit "A", which is attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby appropriated for the purpose of constructing, installing and maintaining an electric power substation and related purposes, all in the city of Ashland, Oregon. SECTION 2. It is further determined that the appropriation of the above described real property is reasonably necessary for the installation, construction and maintenance of an electric power substation in the City of Ashland. The foregoing Resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the,City council of the city of Ashland on the day of , 1990. Nan E.. Franklin City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of , 1990. Patricia Acklin Acting Mayor LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commencing at the centerline intersection of Mountain Avenue and East Main Street, as said streets have been resurveyed and monumented, said point being situated in the Northeast Quarter of' Section 9, Township 39 South, Range 1 East of the Willamette Base and Meridian, Jackson County, Oregon; THENCE North 00 degrees 12 minutes 12 seconds East (deed record North 00 degrees 11 minutes East, 908.50 feet) along the centerline of Mountain Avenue, as resurveyed, for a distance of 908.41 feet to a point in the Northeasterly right of way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad which point bears 30.0 feet Northeasterly when measured normal therefrom, the centerline of the existing railroad tracks and being the Southeasterly corner of that tract of land as set forth in Volume 370" Page 277 of the Deed Records of Jackson County, Oregon; THENCE leaving tl1e centerline of Mountain Avenue, North 61 degrees 08 minutes. 13 seconds West (deed record North 61 degrees 09 minutes West, 676.25 feet) 30.0 feet Northeasterly, when ' measured normal therefrom, the centerline of the existing Southern Pacific Railroad tracks for a distance of 676.60 feet to the Southwest corner of that tract of land as set forth in VolUme 358, Page 294 of the Deed Records of Jackson County, Oregon; THENCE continuing North 61 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West along said railroad right. of way line (deed record North 61 degrees 09 minutes East, 77.1 feet) for a distance of 77.02 feet to a point in the boundary line common to Donation Land Claims No. 42 and 43, said Township and Range and being the Southwesterly corner of that tracb of land as set forth in Volume 371, Page 210 of the Deed Records of,Jackson County, Oregon; THENCE North 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East (deed record North 00 degrees 05 minutes East, 103.0 feet) along said claim line, for a distance of 103.~6 feet to the most Northwesterly corner of the Henry G: Enders and Vetris M. Enders tract as set forth in Volume 358, Page 294 of the Deed Records of J~ckson County, Oregon and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE continuing along said claim line, North 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East (deed record North 00 degrees 05 minutes East) for a distance of 303.21. feet to the Southeast corner of that tract of land as set forth in Volume 264, Page 52 of the Deed Records of Jackson County, Oregon; THENCE leaving said claim line, North 68 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West (deed record North 69 degrees 00 minutes West,' 345.73 feet) along the Southerly boundary line of said Volume and, Page, for a distance of 345.73 feet; THENCE leaving said Southerly boundary line, South 15 degrees 40 minutes 18 seconds West for a distance of 186.92 feet; THENCE South 56 degrees 25 minutes 09 seconds East for a distance of 447.'21 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject 'to covenants, easemerits, and ....... _ _ ~ ........ J _ .L ~ _._ _ _ r ._ _ _ _ ~ _.' _. _ _'.1_'_ ~ .. Page 2 City of Ashland Proposed Substation Site Said property contains 2.037 acres more or less. City of Ashland Engineering Department Ashland, Oregon ,97520 November 16, 1990 Proposed Substation Site. " f/~f/ , ..., ~ ~~ ...: ~. . . . . . - ---..... --.:...: -: ~. . . . . . f/_____ -L',~~ - =-----...,. .....,.,... ~f/_ =>' -.... Q"...(" 50' --- - -.!4 ". ~ 'tlJ ~ ~ C/) 0l-- z o '~ ~ ~ C/) ~ ;::> C/) Cl tlJ C/) o P-c o ~ P-c I \ ,/ / ~ ~ Z tlJ ~ tlJ C/) < ~ ~ < U - ~ ~ U tlJ ~ ~ Cl ~ C/) o c.. o 0::: 0.... I I I 4./ ...'......-:;;1' . , . / I I ~t I .U ~ Ilk , I' lf~ . ! . ..9 A t;7' , ~ Z tlJ ~ ~ C/) <: tlJ :>-c ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,;, ::> Cl z <: C/) C/) tlJ U U < Cl tlJ C/) '0 P-c o ~ c.. . . . . . , . . . " . . , . . . . '. . RESOLUTION NO. 90- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO,UNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE MT. ASHLAND SKI AREA. WHEREAS, the Mt. Ashland ski area is an economic asset to the City of Ashland and to the citizens of the Rogue Valley; and WHEREAS, in order for the ski area to remain economically viable, the construction of additional intermediate skiing facilities is absolutely vital; and ~frent Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) addresses all of the water supply concerns 'expressed by the City in earlier proposals, as follows: . 1. The original location of the septic tank and drainfield was within the Ashland Watershed. These facilities are now proposed to be located on the South-facing slope, outside the watershed. ~ 2. The original location, of the expanded parking area would have concentrated drainage near a watercourse and made it difficult to deal with oil or gasoline spills. The new proposal places the parking area near the Porna Uft and it would be "outsloped", thereby preventing the concentration of water and allowing any petroleum to dissipate with rain or snow melt. WHEREAS, 3. The 1987 DEIS proposed terminating two of the new ski runs at the base of the East fork of Ashland Creek. These runs have now been moved to 5900 ft. elevation away from the East fork and no, runs would cross Ashland Creek; and ad .d:t- ~ Finally, the amount of sediment expected from the development ~hich could ultimately reach Reeder Reservoir has been reduced to only about .25 cubic yards (.4 tons), an insignificant amount. NOW. ~HEREFORE BE IT R"ESOLVED ,bY the Mayor^,,~ Council of the City of Ashland as follows. fIe -t ~ &-1l'v~ n /JCt' ~ . " SECTION 1. That the/tDEIS released on October.26, 1990 by the Rogue River National Forest is hereby endorsed by the City of Ashland. ' SECTION 2. That the USFS is hereby urged to expedite the approval of the final EIS so that construction can commence on the proposed facilities at the earliest possible date. The foregoing Resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ashland on the . day of , 1990. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of , 1990. Patricia Acklin 'Acting Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 90- A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 84-14 RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL AUDIT COMMITTEE. BE IT RESOLVED by the,Mayor & City Council as follows: SECTION 1. Resolution No. 84-14, establishing a municipal audit committee is hereby repealed. The foregoing Resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting'of the City Council of the city of Ashland on the day of , 1990. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of , 1990. Patricia Acklin Acting Mayor March 27, 1990 Mayor Cathy Golden Ashland City Hall Ashland, Oregon 97520 Re: 'Audit Committee Cathy: I have indicated previously that I do not wish to be on the audit committee 'anymore. I made some effort last' year to cause some evaluation of the role of the audit committee by meeting with some individuals. From that meeting a draft of a memorandum was prepared and, although I did not circulate it, it was circulated and there was some discussion related to the issues raised. That draft of the memorandum contained the ideas of several people with ~homI talked. My position at. ,the time questioned the usefulness of the Audit Committee,and my conclusion since is that we should abolish the Audit Committee by withdrawing Resolution No. 84-14. ~t seems to me that we have attempted to graft a concept f~~m private corporation~ onto the municipal government structure and in doing so we have essentially- setup a committee that is without real purpose. As I see it the Audit Committee concept was established for the benefit of private corporations to open up the books to some extent to the shareholders. In our city government, nothing could be more open than the budget and expenditure process. Of course, the council is elected at large by all of the citizens, the budget committee consists of non-elected citizens, w~ have an auditor who deals with the council, the hospital board, and the parks commission, as well as the rest of city government, and anyone who wishes to review any budget or audit document is free to do so. To under~core that . point, the strongest criticism and the criticisms dealing with,the most minute detail, have come from people who are not members of the Council, the Budget Committee, th~ Audit Committee, or any other established branch of city PAGE 2 Audit Committee government. They simply were interested, and they sought out the budget and audi t documents, and presented their observations to, whomever they wanted. Additionally, in my experience on the Audit Committee for the'last five or~ so years, the same statements h~ve been made to the Audit Committee as have been made to the'City Council. The Audit Committee did not bring'any new issues to light, but rather simply heard the same issues as were later heard by the City Council. Of course, this is no criticism of any member of the Audit Committee. Perhaps with the exception of me, all are exceedingly qualified individuals to be members of the committee. It is just that no matter how qu.alified our individuals are ,if there is no real job or purpose in the committee, then the committee is not going to serve any real function. An Audit Committee is not required or suggested under Oregon's Municipal Audit law. Further, none of the tasks of the City Council under Oregon Municipal Audit law can be delegated to the Audit Committee or to anyone else. We .hould rescind Resolution No. 84-14 and abolish the Audit Committee. GPA/amy All Other Members of Audit Committee City Councfl Jerry Burns, Auditor Brian Almquist, City Administrator Jill Turner, Finance Director Jim Watson, Hospital Administrator Ken Mickelson, Parks Department Sincerely,