Loading...
Minutes - 08/27/1990 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1990 TAPE READING 0001 DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, AUGUST 27, 1990. 0003 CONVENED. The Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kirksey presiding. 0010 ROLL CALL. Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Kirksey Hagenauer Jennings Kyser Minard Sifuentez Steen Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present Staff Present: City Administrator Quinn, City Attorney Shields, Public Works Director Tiwari, Community Development Director Goeckritz, Police Chief Wright, Park & Recreation Director Holly, Library Director Sprauer, Deputy Recorder Tennant 0024 MINUTES. MINARD/KySER.... approve the Council minutes of August 13, 1990 and accept the Planning Commission minutes of August 9, 1990. The motion passed unanimously. 0033 PRESENTATION OF AWARD - LATIN AMERICAN CLUB. Mayor Kirksey presented an award to the Woodburn Latin American Club for their contribution of community service in organizing the annual Mexican Fiesta activities. Chris Villastrigo, Club President, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. 0084 The filing deadline for city elective offices is August 28, 1990, at 5:00 p.m. . 0096 PROCLAMATION - UNITED WAY DAY. Mayor Kirksey read a proclamation declaring September 6, 1990, as United Way Day in Woodburn and encouraged citizens to support the organization. 0155 The President of Portland State University will be a guest speaker at the Woodburn Middle School on September 8, 1990, 10:00 a.m.. Her topic of discussion is "Community involvement with the University". The program is sponsored by the Woodburn branch of the American Association of University Women and the public is invited to attend. 0196 Steve Goldsby, 1095 Wilson Street, presented a petition to the Council requesting the City to improve the intersection of Hawley and Wilson Streets by replacing the existing faded stop signs, installing a stop sign Page 1 - Council Meeting Minutes, August 27, 1990 ] - COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1990 TAPE READING at the Britewood Apt. complex exit, installing speed bumps (if allowable), and painting white lines on the pavement in a direct line across to the stop signs. Increased traffic on Hawley & Wilson Streets due to the detour route off Cleveland Street has resulted in motorists not stopping at the stop signs and increased vehicular speed during evening hours and on weekends. Public Works Director Tiwari stated that he would immediately investigate the situation and replace the stop signs that are faded. Regarding the placement of a stop sign at the Britewood complex, it has not been the policy of the City to install a stop sign at the end of private property, however, a sign would be installed if it is determined that the risk to the public is great enough. 0444 PUBLIC HEARING - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT #90-01 AND ZONE MAP AMENDMENT #90-03 RE: RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER ON HWY. 214 EAST OF PROGRESS WAY. Mayor Kirksey declared the public hearing open at 7:47 p.m.. Community Development Director Goeckritz read a statement into the record as required by recent state legislation to identify the proposed changes and applicable land use criteria. He reviewed the application submitted by Craig Gasser which would require amendments to the Zone map to rezone one (1) acre of land from IP to CG with the corresponding Comprehensive Plan map from Industrial to Commercial. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendments with the condition that the changes are effective only when the right granted shall be commenced within one year from the effective date of the approval. If the retail shopping center is developed as requested and presented by site plan review case #90-10, an extension of the one year condition can be obtained by the developer, otherwise, the amendments as requested shall be void. Within the Site Plan review case of this development, the Planning Commission placed several conditions upon the developer. These conditions have been agreed to by the developer. A parking variance has been granted which would reduce the number of parking stalls from 558 to 541. In addition, a traffic study analysis will be required, however, it is unknown as to when signalization would be required. The access point off of Hwy. 214 is located directly across from the westerly access point of the Bi-Mart development. 0982 Administrator Quinn stated that the one acre parcel is currently owned by Morgan Driveway, Inc.. For this development to take place, it would require the sale of City property to Morgan Driveway which is adjacent to the one acre parcel. This issue will be brought back to the Council at a 1 ater date. Councilor Hagenauer left the meeting at approximately 8:10 p.m.. 1314 Craig Gasser, representing Walt Gasser & Associates, requested Council support for the development of the retail shopping center. If approved, the development would commence later this fall or early spring. He stated that he was unable to divulge information on the actual tenant of the Page 2 - Council Meeting Minutes, August 27, 1990 if ~ COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1990 TAPE READING large store complex at this time, however, it was a national discount retail chain store. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to the proposed comprehensive plan and zone map amendments. Mayor Kirksey declared the public hearing closed at 8:21 p.m.. MINARD/SIFUENTEZ... accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and authorize staff to draft an ordinance for findings of fact in favor of the amendments. The motion passed unanimously. 1558 PUBLIC HEARING - 1990-91 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. The public hearing was declared open at 8:23 p.m.. Administrator Quinn reviewed the supplemental budget proposal which was approved by the Budget Committee on August 2, 1990. The supplemental budget included appropriation of funds from aQditional Working Capital Carryover and the establishment of a Capital Projects Management Fund. No one in the audience spoke either for or against the proposed supplemental budget. The Mayor declared the hearing closed at 8:27 p.m.. 1726 COUNCIL BILL 1245 - ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1990-91 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. Council Bill 1245 was introduced by Councilor Kyser. The two readings of the bill were read by title only since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage, Council Bill 1245 passed unanimously. Mayor Kirksey declared the bill duly passed with the emergency clause. 1767 COUNCIL BILL 1246 - ORDINANCE CALLING FOR A TAX BASE ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6. 1990. Council Bill 1246 was introduced by Kyser. The two readings of the bill were read by title only since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage, Council Bill 1246 passed unanimously. Mayor Kirksey declared the bill duly passed with the emergency clause. 1829 COUNCIL BILL 1247 - ORDINANCE CALLING FOR A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO LIMIT THE ANNUAL INCREASE OF THE TAX BASE TO 4%. Council Bill 1247 was introduced by Kyser. The two readings of the bill were read by title only since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage, Council Bill 1247 passed unanimously. The Mayor declared the bill duly passed with the emergency clause. 1897 COUNCIL BILL 1248 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN A FUND DURING FISCAL YEAR 1990-91. Council Bill 1248 was introduced by Councilor Kyser. The Bill was read by title only since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Kirksey declared Council Bill 1248 duly passed. 1946 UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER EOUIPMENT. Administrator Quinn provided the Council with a copy of the proposed Page 3 - Council Meeting Minutes, August 27, 1990 ] TAPE READING 2143 2360 2575 2608 2868 2909 3001 - COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1990 lease/purchase agreement which would provide the City with a principal amount of $178,173.00. The lease/purchase agreement would extend over a 5-year period with an annual repayment amount of approximately $42,000.00. Funds derived from the agreement would pay for a majority of the hardware and cabling costs of the new computer system. . COUNCIL BILL 1249 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK. Council Bill 1249 was introduced by Councilor Kyser. Deputy Recorder Tennant read the bill in full. On roll call vote for final passage, Council Bill 1249 passed unanimously. The Mayor declared the bill duly passed. APPROVAL OF RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN FUNDS FOR LOAN APPLICANTS. The Loan Review Committee recommended the approval of loan funds under the HUD Rental Rehabilitation Program to the following applicants: Mike & Tania Samarin 1034-1085 Dunn Ct. W. Zeni 1430 Princeton Rd. E. Wahl & M. Sprecher 1570-1590 James St. E. Wahl & M. Sprecher 1573-1577 James St. E. Wahl & M. Sprecher 1581-1585 James St. E. Wahl & M. Sprecher 1591-1593 James St. Sifuentez/Minard.....approve the Rental Rehabilitation Loan funds as recommended. The motion passed unanimously. SITE ACTION PLAN. The Council briefly reviewed the Planning Commission's approval of an apartment complex site plan submitted by Chris Diloreto. No action was taken by the Council. POST CENSUS REVIEW COUNT. The preliminary census count for the City is 13,504, which is approximately 1,000 more than the 1989 population figures. STATUS REPORT - EMANUEL HOSPITAL LAWSUITS. Attorney Shields advised the Council that he had filed a brief in the Court of Appeals last week relating to the pending litigation. STATUS REPORT - GRACE VILLAGE PROPERTY. Administrator Quinn advised the Council that a second appraisal on the property had been completed and he will send both appraisal reports to the State for their review. A letter will also be sent to the State requesting the sale of the property along with a detailed statement of costs incurred by the City. Councilor Sifuentez stated that trucks continue to drive down Lincoln Street and she has asked local residents to contact the Police Department to report incidents involving truck traffic. Page 4 - Council Meeting Minutes, August 27, 1990 - COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1990 TAPE READING Tape 2 0021 Councilor Steen questioned the placement of a speed bump across a public street. Public Works Director Tiwari stated that speed bumps are not normally allowed on public roads, but are allowed on private roadways. Councilor Steen also questioned the possibility of drive-in parking on one side of the street along Front Street. Director Tiwari stated that it appears that a two-way street with diagonal parking would be possible. He will be reviewing this concept with the Downtown Association and, if approved, will bring the issue back to the Council for their consideration. 0197 Councilor Minard stated that 12 homeowners received awards for their housing rehabilitation/landscaping improvements during the year. 0180 Mayor Kirksey requested staff to investigate a potential fire hazard next to an apartment complex near the intersection of McKinley and Bryan Streets. 0223 ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. / Attest Mary Te ant, Deputy Recorder City of oodburn Page 5 - Council Meeting Minutes, August 27, 1990 'ff