HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-1106 REG MINMINUTES 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 Chambers. Laws,
Reid, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the following meetings 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 of $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 Jinunie 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
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Hillview 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 Hersey St. - Mayor Golden gave a
brief history of the background of the planning action, which has now
been remanded back to the City 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 upcoming 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 unanimously on roll call vote.
P.A. 90-120, Adoption of Findings (Secure Storage) - Winthrop
requested that an additional condition be added concerning open sales
and open storage of vehicles, boats, etc. Williams moved to adopt the
Findings, Conclusions & Orders with condition #16 to read as follows:
"A separate planning action will be required for garage or yard sales
and outside storage of vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats or
trailers." Winthrop seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote
with Arnold dissenting.
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P.A. 90-168 Adoption of Findings (Ed Houghton) - 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 Study 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 Request - Almquist reviewed his memo which recommends
staging of the annexation fee which 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 Request - 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.
High Phosphate Detergent 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 obtaining information on the Portland Area
(Tri-County) ban. Arnold moved to request that Staff verify the
results of the SOSC 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 detergents for Council consideration. Reid
seconded and the motion carried on voice vote.
Accept Lawrence Deed for Open Space 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.
SiskiVou Blvd. Bike Signs - 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.
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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 & CONTRACT8
Downtown Parkinq 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.
Comp. Plan Map 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.
Rezoning Property (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 and the motion passed unanimously on roll
call vote. Laws and Golden returned to the meeting.
Grades on Driveways and Flag 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 Parking Regulations/Audible Signal 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.
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OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Willjams 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.
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City Recorder
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Mayor
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