May 26th Central Point City Council
I have been MIA from city council meetings for a while. My work schedule has been a little crazy. And when I got to City Hall, my hotspot wouldn't cooperate so I had to take notes on my phone, so my notes are a little rough this week.
I missed most of the conversation with Rogue Disposal, which I’m bummed I missed.
The City Commissioner discussed the ordinance pertaining to helping with utility fees by the city. What the city can’t help with Access and St. Vincent are available to residents who are struggling with utilities.
Ordinance 20–87 for extreme hardship has been approved.
Planning Commission -
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Public hearings for planning and development of Scenic Middle school to improve access and add a bus route to the south of Scenic Middle School. Sounds like it was an emotional meeting as the effects the bus routes will have on the properties to the south of the school.
Measure 109-
Established state rules around magic mushrooms. State development phase ends at the end of 2022. In 2023 there will be availability to license the use and manufacturing of psilocybin . The city could opt out of allowing them or allow and dictate restrictions on location and hours. The city manager is recommending allowing the voters opt in or out on the November ballot, similar to what the city did for Marijuana distribution facilities in the city, the council generally approved on moving forward with this plan.
Public Works-
Community Center 2022 (City/Country project)
Located on the Expo grounds
Classrooms
Office space
6 basketball courts
Covered outdoor area (Optional)
2 sets of locker facilities available for emergency services
Still in design phase
Drawings will be brought to the city at a future date for review.
If time frame goes smooth facility would be completed in 2025. Could be a great sports facility for the city and the valley.
City Manager Report-
Will the city recognize Juneteenth? And how will the city recognize Juneteenth? It’s been recognized federally, by the state and county. Council recommended bringing a resolution for the next meeting to recognize Juneteenth, and establishing a liaison position with the Multi-Cultural Commission in Medford.
New heat index rules from the state for city workers is going to effect the city this summer. City work on parks may move earlier during the summer. More on that to come.
Fin.
I really need to figure out the wifi before the next meeting, I can’t seem to depend on my hotspot.
