March 12, 2012
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
March 12, 2012
Glendale City Hall
124 Third Street
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Fred Jensen. Councilor Boal led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Allen King, Jim Standard, Audina Jephson, Fred Jensen, Bill Boal, Connie Stevens, Karen Mehl
Staff: Don Arnpriester, Ned Dausel, Betty Stanfill
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilor Stevens moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, Councilor Boal seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
SHERIFF’S REPORT:
Officer Marty Case reported on a recent ATF arrest, criminal mischief and recovery of a stolen car. He stated there had been 47 calls for service in February.
AGENDA REQUEST:
Alex Campbell, representing the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership, provided the Council with a summary of the work done by UEDP. He stated that their primary focus is to retain and recruit businesses that provide family wage jobs. He invited the City of Glendale to join the Partnership, with annual dues of $300. Councilor Boal moved to become a member of UEDP, and was seconded by Councilor Stevens. The favorable vote was unanimous.
Mrs. Stanfill announced that Bill and Kim Howell had requested to postpone their agenda request until the April Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Jensen opened the Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Text Amendment and established the rules for testimony by the public, stating that each speaker would be given 3 to 5 minutes to make their statements. He requested courtesy from the audience and stated that interruptions would not be tolerated. He asked each speaker to state their name and address for the record. The proposed amendment would amend the City’s Zoning and Land Development Ordinance to comply with changes in Oregon law, correct an existing text error, and eliminate multi-family housing from the Commercial Zone.
Bill Shepard, 3686 Windy Creek Rd., stated that the proposed change is ill-advised. He added that he has applied for a building permit to change his commercial property at 101 First Street into a four-plex and is working on a site plan, which was recommended by the City planner.
Sarah Shelton, no address given, asked why the Council was seeking this change. The Mayor replied that this would be explained later.
Mike Cassidy, no address given, stated that since humans moved out of caves, and certainly since the 1600’s in this country, merchants have been able to live at their places of business, and he could not understand why the City was trying to prevent this. He added that the people living at the old motel had prevented crime there.
Tom Haddad, of Grants Pass, stated that he has a Conditional Use Permit for his property at 508 Pacific, which permits an accessory use apartment in conjunction with a business on the ground floor. He stated that he would like to be able to rent out the large upstairs apartment without having a business downstairs. He was advised that the proposed amendment would not change anything about his present arrangement.
Polly Eells, no address given, asked if her Conditional Use Permit for an accessory use apartment would remain valid and the Council responded that there would be no change to existing CUP’s. She stated that the Commercial Zone has been in existence for a long time and she believed it should be reserved for commercial use. She stated that people prefer to shop in a centralized commercial district.
Robert Tiffany, 265 Sether, asked if this amendment would affect only commercial property and he was answered affirmatively.
Jack Strasberg, 1280 Lower Wolf Creek Rd., Wolf Creek stated that this change will impact the old motel property. He stated that PCRC helps veterans, and adoption of this amendment will kick them out. He added that preserving the Commercial Zone for commercial use makes no sense.
Randy Shepard, no address given, recited a decision of Council made several years ago to prohibit chickens inside City limits, however, his chickens were grandfathered in, as existing prior to the new regulation. He stated that outsiders move into Glendale and make new rules. He added that freedoms are being eroded and he wants a “free market rule”.
Ron Loggins, 224 Marshall St., stated that the Council is targeting certain people and they are “dead wrong”.
Shirley Miller, Gilbert Avenue, stated that the free lunch program supports the Glendale schools, and if low income people leave, the schools may have to shut down for lack of funds.
Marquetta Stackhouse, no address given, stated that she hates it here and wants to leave Glendale, but owns too much land to leave.
Bill Shepard stated that he had torn down two derelict houses and built a building to commercial standards at 101 First Street in the Commercial Zone. He recited various problems with the County Building Department and insinuated that the City was somehow the cause of all his problems. He stated that he had been unable to rent the building for commercial use and because the City would not permit him to rent it for residential use, it had been vandalized. He added that he would much prefer commercial renters because they typically do less damage to rental property. He then stated that the City’s proposal to eliminate multi-family housing from Commercial Zone was aimed directly at him.
Eric McCool, 225 Gateway Lane, requested that the pro’s and con’s of the proposed Ordinance be explained.
Polly Eells stated that the proposed Ordinance is not much of a change to the existing rules and that Conditional Use Permits for Accessory Use Apartments were not affected.
Mike Cassidy stated that there are many ways to affect change. He threatened the Council with a voter initiative if they persist in amending the Land Use Ordinance, then added that the City has consistently refused to discuss anything with him.
When there was no further testimony, Mayor Jensen requested the City Recorder to read aloud the 7-page staff report from City planner Crystal Shoji. At the conclusion of the report, Mayor Jensen called for a vote. Councilor Stevens moved to continue the Public Hearing until the April 9th Council meeting at 6:00 PM, citing the level of public interest in the proposal and the need for Council to further consider all the testimony received to date. Councilor Boal seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilors reviewed a Special Event Permit request from the Cow Creek Valley Community Association to hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt in City Park on April 7th, 2012. Councilor Stevens moved to approve the request, Councilor Boal seconded and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Mayor Jensen asked the Recorder if there were any openings on the City Budget Committee. Mrs. Stanfill replied that there were presently three openings, but the Council could appoint the remaining members at this time and any new members at the next Council meeting on April 9th or at the first Budget Committee meeting on April 16th. She stated that she had posted notices for the vacancies and that applications are available at City Hall. Applicants must reside within City limits. Mayor Jensen moved to appoint the current members, Betty Rowton, Pete Crispino, Branden Mitchell and Marthalynne Webb to the 2012-2013 City Budget Committee. Councilor Stevens seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Dausel reported that the contract for construction of the Sether Avenue sewer lift station should be out to bid soon. He announced that JTM Grading & Excavating of Roseburg had been awarded the contract for emergency repair of a sewer lateral on Winnie Walker Lane. He also reported that Douglas County Public Works will be repaving Glendale Valley Road from the junction to Azalea Glen Rd. in July 2012.
Mayor Jensen asked Mr. Dausel to skip his Code Enforcement report for this meeting.
COUNCILOR COMMENTS:
Councilor Stevens stated that citizens had approached her over the past 6 months regarding the filing of nuisance complaints by members of the Council. She believes that the Councilors and City employees should not be allowed to file complaints. Mayor Jensen stated that the City is considering a change to the way complaints are handled.
Councilor Boal stated that he is both a citizen and a Councilor, and, as such, believes he has the right to file any complaint he wants.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jack Strasberg asked if past complaints filed by Councilors were now revoked, and he was assured that they were not revoked.
Ron Loggins stated that he wanted an answer to the ridiculous complaints filed against him.
Joe Morningstar, no address given, stated that he is still concerned about the trees in City parks. He has obtained a copy of the tree care policy from the City of Grants Pass and requested to be on the agenda for the next Council meeting to discuss it.
Sarah Shelton stated that she believed the City snow plow was being overzealous by plowing when there was very little snow on the ground.
Bill Shepard again advised the Council to settle their disagreement with Calvary Construction, and was reminded that the matter will be settled in court. He then stated that the City should not contract with a professional planner, because it is too costly. He also warned the Council to carefully consider the consequences of their actions, but did not explain his meaning.
Eric McCool asked why the City is considering the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Jensen responded that the City is seeking to preserve the Commercial Zone for commercial uses.
Polly Eells stated that she favored preserving the Commercial Zone for businesses, not residences.
Mike Cassidy asked if there will be a record of this meeting, and was assured that records are kept of all Council meetings.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
Mayor Jensen stated that there would be no workshop meeting in March, because both he and the City Recorder would be out of town. He also stated that all future Agenda Requests will be heard at regular City Council meetings, and not at workshop meetings.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:45 PM.
Submitted by:
Betty Stanfill
City Recorder
City Recorder
MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
March 12, 2012
Glendale City Hall
124 Third Street
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Fred Jensen. Councilor Boal led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Allen King, Jim Standard, Audina Jephson, Fred Jensen, Bill Boal, Connie Stevens, Karen Mehl
Staff: Don Arnpriester, Ned Dausel, Betty Stanfill
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilor Stevens moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, Councilor Boal seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
SHERIFF’S REPORT:
Officer Marty Case reported on a recent ATF arrest, criminal mischief and recovery of a stolen car. He stated there had been 47 calls for service in February.
AGENDA REQUEST:
Alex Campbell, representing the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership, provided the Council with a summary of the work done by UEDP. He stated that their primary focus is to retain and recruit businesses that provide family wage jobs. He invited the City of Glendale to join the Partnership, with annual dues of $300. Councilor Boal moved to become a member of UEDP, and was seconded by Councilor Stevens. The favorable vote was unanimous.
Mrs. Stanfill announced that Bill and Kim Howell had requested to postpone their agenda request until the April Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Jensen opened the Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Text Amendment and established the rules for testimony by the public, stating that each speaker would be given 3 to 5 minutes to make their statements. He requested courtesy from the audience and stated that interruptions would not be tolerated. He asked each speaker to state their name and address for the record. The proposed amendment would amend the City’s Zoning and Land Development Ordinance to comply with changes in Oregon law, correct an existing text error, and eliminate multi-family housing from the Commercial Zone.
Bill Shepard, 3686 Windy Creek Rd., stated that the proposed change is ill-advised. He added that he has applied for a building permit to change his commercial property at 101 First Street into a four-plex and is working on a site plan, which was recommended by the City planner.
Sarah Shelton, no address given, asked why the Council was seeking this change. The Mayor replied that this would be explained later.
Mike Cassidy, no address given, stated that since humans moved out of caves, and certainly since the 1600’s in this country, merchants have been able to live at their places of business, and he could not understand why the City was trying to prevent this. He added that the people living at the old motel had prevented crime there.
Tom Haddad, of Grants Pass, stated that he has a Conditional Use Permit for his property at 508 Pacific, which permits an accessory use apartment in conjunction with a business on the ground floor. He stated that he would like to be able to rent out the large upstairs apartment without having a business downstairs. He was advised that the proposed amendment would not change anything about his present arrangement.
Polly Eells, no address given, asked if her Conditional Use Permit for an accessory use apartment would remain valid and the Council responded that there would be no change to existing CUP’s. She stated that the Commercial Zone has been in existence for a long time and she believed it should be reserved for commercial use. She stated that people prefer to shop in a centralized commercial district.
Robert Tiffany, 265 Sether, asked if this amendment would affect only commercial property and he was answered affirmatively.
Jack Strasberg, 1280 Lower Wolf Creek Rd., Wolf Creek stated that this change will impact the old motel property. He stated that PCRC helps veterans, and adoption of this amendment will kick them out. He added that preserving the Commercial Zone for commercial use makes no sense.
Randy Shepard, no address given, recited a decision of Council made several years ago to prohibit chickens inside City limits, however, his chickens were grandfathered in, as existing prior to the new regulation. He stated that outsiders move into Glendale and make new rules. He added that freedoms are being eroded and he wants a “free market rule”.
Ron Loggins, 224 Marshall St., stated that the Council is targeting certain people and they are “dead wrong”.
Shirley Miller, Gilbert Avenue, stated that the free lunch program supports the Glendale schools, and if low income people leave, the schools may have to shut down for lack of funds.
Marquetta Stackhouse, no address given, stated that she hates it here and wants to leave Glendale, but owns too much land to leave.
Bill Shepard stated that he had torn down two derelict houses and built a building to commercial standards at 101 First Street in the Commercial Zone. He recited various problems with the County Building Department and insinuated that the City was somehow the cause of all his problems. He stated that he had been unable to rent the building for commercial use and because the City would not permit him to rent it for residential use, it had been vandalized. He added that he would much prefer commercial renters because they typically do less damage to rental property. He then stated that the City’s proposal to eliminate multi-family housing from Commercial Zone was aimed directly at him.
Eric McCool, 225 Gateway Lane, requested that the pro’s and con’s of the proposed Ordinance be explained.
Polly Eells stated that the proposed Ordinance is not much of a change to the existing rules and that Conditional Use Permits for Accessory Use Apartments were not affected.
Mike Cassidy stated that there are many ways to affect change. He threatened the Council with a voter initiative if they persist in amending the Land Use Ordinance, then added that the City has consistently refused to discuss anything with him.
When there was no further testimony, Mayor Jensen requested the City Recorder to read aloud the 7-page staff report from City planner Crystal Shoji. At the conclusion of the report, Mayor Jensen called for a vote. Councilor Stevens moved to continue the Public Hearing until the April 9th Council meeting at 6:00 PM, citing the level of public interest in the proposal and the need for Council to further consider all the testimony received to date. Councilor Boal seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilors reviewed a Special Event Permit request from the Cow Creek Valley Community Association to hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt in City Park on April 7th, 2012. Councilor Stevens moved to approve the request, Councilor Boal seconded and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Mayor Jensen asked the Recorder if there were any openings on the City Budget Committee. Mrs. Stanfill replied that there were presently three openings, but the Council could appoint the remaining members at this time and any new members at the next Council meeting on April 9th or at the first Budget Committee meeting on April 16th. She stated that she had posted notices for the vacancies and that applications are available at City Hall. Applicants must reside within City limits. Mayor Jensen moved to appoint the current members, Betty Rowton, Pete Crispino, Branden Mitchell and Marthalynne Webb to the 2012-2013 City Budget Committee. Councilor Stevens seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Dausel reported that the contract for construction of the Sether Avenue sewer lift station should be out to bid soon. He announced that JTM Grading & Excavating of Roseburg had been awarded the contract for emergency repair of a sewer lateral on Winnie Walker Lane. He also reported that Douglas County Public Works will be repaving Glendale Valley Road from the junction to Azalea Glen Rd. in July 2012.
Mayor Jensen asked Mr. Dausel to skip his Code Enforcement report for this meeting.
COUNCILOR COMMENTS:
Councilor Stevens stated that citizens had approached her over the past 6 months regarding the filing of nuisance complaints by members of the Council. She believes that the Councilors and City employees should not be allowed to file complaints. Mayor Jensen stated that the City is considering a change to the way complaints are handled.
Councilor Boal stated that he is both a citizen and a Councilor, and, as such, believes he has the right to file any complaint he wants.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jack Strasberg asked if past complaints filed by Councilors were now revoked, and he was assured that they were not revoked.
Ron Loggins stated that he wanted an answer to the ridiculous complaints filed against him.
Joe Morningstar, no address given, stated that he is still concerned about the trees in City parks. He has obtained a copy of the tree care policy from the City of Grants Pass and requested to be on the agenda for the next Council meeting to discuss it.
Sarah Shelton stated that she believed the City snow plow was being overzealous by plowing when there was very little snow on the ground.
Bill Shepard again advised the Council to settle their disagreement with Calvary Construction, and was reminded that the matter will be settled in court. He then stated that the City should not contract with a professional planner, because it is too costly. He also warned the Council to carefully consider the consequences of their actions, but did not explain his meaning.
Eric McCool asked why the City is considering the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Jensen responded that the City is seeking to preserve the Commercial Zone for commercial uses.
Polly Eells stated that she favored preserving the Commercial Zone for businesses, not residences.
Mike Cassidy asked if there will be a record of this meeting, and was assured that records are kept of all Council meetings.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
Mayor Jensen stated that there would be no workshop meeting in March, because both he and the City Recorder would be out of town. He also stated that all future Agenda Requests will be heard at regular City Council meetings, and not at workshop meetings.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:45 PM.
Submitted by:
Betty Stanfill
City Recorder
City Recorder
