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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-1986 MinutesIII PUBLIC HEARINGS B-F Transit Board Meeting Mayor Jackson reiterated that Pasco's request for bus pullouts and Resolution No 1725 had been discussed The two entities are still quite a ways apart in their philosophy and Mayor Jackson encouraged meeting with Transit Board as soon as possible to resolve our differences The date of July 9th was suggested by BFTA and Mayor Jackson asked for concurrence of Pasco City Council Some reluctance to this date was expressed as one of our prime staff members will be unavailable on that date as well as one councilmember After a brief discussion, concensus was to proceed as soon as possible with whatever membership is available Therefore, staff will notify BFTA that Pasco City Council would be receptive to a joint meeting on July 9, 1986 I MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1986 CALL TO ORDERS Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M by Joe W Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL. By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Ed Hendler, Beverly Green, Lee Kraft, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilman E.A. Snider was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, James Ajax, Director of Public Works; Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, Webster Jackson, Personnel Supervisor; David McDonald, Director of Community Development and Dan Underwood, Assistant Finance Director CONSENT AGENDA Mrs. Green moved to approve Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr. Morgan Motion carried Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular and special meetings, held June 2nd and 9, 1986 respectively. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $594,655.91, claim warrant nos. 50691 through 50834. c) Resolution No. 1735. A Resolution naming the City's delegates to the Board of the Washington City's Insurance Authority d) Resolution No. 1736 A Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington, requesting the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation to withdraw the Fifty-five (55) miles an hour speed limit restriction on certain portions of Interstate and other highways designed for higher speed travel. e) Resolution No 1737. A Resolution accepting the work by Transtate Paving, Inc., under contract for Project No 85-3-07. VISITORS. Mrs. Jo Terry asked the Council to consider people who use transit busses at 20th & Court when they place restrictions on BFTA's operation REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Councilman Beverly Green reported that only routine matters were discussed and no formal action taken. MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER SOLAR ACCESS DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF PASCO It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by law. One communication was received from Darroll Clark, Conservation Programs Manager of the Franklin County P.U.D., favoring proposed solar access designs MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1986 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Mr Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, reported that after seven months of intensive research and data collection, the Planning Commission Sub-Committee, with the assistance of our Solar Access Specialist, developed a proposed set of solar access design standards for the City of Pasco. Technically, the proposed Code amendment involves putting in place new standards to insure that 80% of lots platted,. in the northwest annexation area are orientated to provide good solar access Adoption of standards will help the City avoid Bonneville Power Administration's future utility surcharge. Another benefit is the uniform energy rating system This system provides for mortgage qualifying adjustments to make it easier for buyers to qualify for home loans on energy efficient houses The City Manager relayed concerns of Councilman Snider (absent) that the burden would fall on the City for enforcement and he favored a covenant running with the land. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed Mr Kraft moved that Findings of Fact Nos 1 - 15 be incorporated into the minutes as a matter of record Seconded by Mr Hendler Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) CITY OF PASCO SOLAR ACCESS DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS FINDINGS OF FACT 1 The City of Pasco Community Development Policy Plan, Residential Goal 6 states that the design of residential structures often overlooks the importance of energy- efficiency and that the City should be open to serious consideration of new techniques and design principals Residential Policy 6 2 further states, As energy becomes an increasingly critical issue, new design alternatives may be developed or existing ones refined to the point that they offer useful solutions to the energy crisis Solar heating and other alternatives may become useful in residential development and, if so, their associated design standards should be established early-on to assure their value 2 State Statute declares the use of solar energy to be in the public interest and provides local governments with the ability to provide and protect solar access through their land development codes (RCW 64 04 140) 3 In August, 1984, the Pasco City Council authorized City staff to submit an application to the Washington State Energy Office to secure funding to conduct a study of the potential for the use of solar energy and solar access protection in the Northwest Annexation Area On September 2, 1985, the Pasco City Council authorized the City to enter into a contract with the consulting firm conservation Management Services, Inc , to conduct a solar access study and work with the City to develop amendments to City development ordinances to provide for solar access protection to properties in the Northwest Annexation Area 4 The City of Pasco Planning Commission appointed a three person solar access sub- committee to work with City staff and the consultant to develop the solar access recommendations The sub-committee has met regularly since September, 1985, working on the solar access project 5 The land in the Northwest Annexation Area is nearly perfectly suited for solar uses, with a slight south facing slope the predominant topographical feature and little or no native vegetation 6 The potential to use natural solar heating and cooling during the lifetime of a residence is to a large extent determined when a new development is designed In general, lots with a long north/south dimension provide excellent opportunities for solar uses and lots with a long east/west dimension provide poor opportunities for solar uses 7 Conventional residences sited so that the sun strikes their south walls during the winder months in Pasco require between 15% and 25% less energy to heat than homes whose south walls are shaded during the winter months This can mean a reduction of between approximately $50 and $250 a year in heating costs, depending on the size of home, type of heating system, and price of energy MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1986 Findings of Fact - Continued 8 Conventional residences oriented on an east/west axis have a higher percentage of their glazing on the south and a lower percentate on their glazing on the west than residences oriented on a north/south axis This results in approximately 10% lower heating requirements and 15% lower cooling requirements for residences oriented on an III east/west axis This can mean a reduction of between $50 and $250 a year in heating and cooling costs, depending on the size of home, type of heating and cooling system, and price of energy 9 Rooflines oriented on an east/west axis preserve the ability to retrofit solar collectors to them in the future, rooflines oriented on a north/south axis limit the ability to retrofit solar collectors to them in the future 10 Current development standards in the City do not address the orientation of lots to optimize solar uses, allow building heights and placement which make it possible for residences to shade the south walls of adjoining residences to the north for nearly the entire winter heating season, and do not provide protection of solar access during the winter from shade trees on neighborhing properties 11 Residents of Pasco are currently investing in passive and active solar technologies Such investments are likely to increase in the future as energy costs rise Investments in solar photovoltaic technology to generate electricity are likely to occur within the next decade The investments of these citizens are currently at risk from shade from future structures and vegetation on properties to the south 12 Legal disputes between property owners over shade and solar access are occurring in other jurisdictions throughout the County which do not have solar access standards 13 Solar access standards included in the City's subdivision standards provide the most fair and equitable means to balance the rights to sunshine and the development III potential which should be provided to each residential property in new developments Such standards can reduce conflicts between property owners and preserve property values 14 National and regional energy policies through the Bonneville Power Administration and Northwest Power Planning Council are increasingly encouraging or requiring the construction of energy-efficient homes The Bonneville Power Administration currently is operating a program through utilities, including the Franklin County P U D , which provides an incentive payment of approximately $2000 to builders constructing homes which meet the Northwest Power Planning Council's Model Conservation Standards Passive solar homes with legally protected solar access qualify for this incentive payment The Power Council has called for a surcharge to be levied on the wholesale power rates of utilities serving jurisdictions which would not adopt the Model Conservation Standards by the end of this decade Local government solar access ordinances will help Pasco residents to avoid such a surcharge 15 Lending institutions are increasingly using a uniform energy efficiency rating system to identify energy-efficient homes and are providing adjustments to loan formulas to make it easier for buyers to qualify for a mortgage for an energy efficient home Such a rating system has been endorsed by major national lending institutions and several lenders in the State of Washington Passive and active solar features on a house, and the presence of solar access to a conventional house, provide points which help to qualify the house for the energy-efficiency loan adjustment ORDINANCE NO. 2610 I AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLAR ACCESS, AMENDING TITLES 21 and 22 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 21.42, NEW SECTIONS 21 36.140, 21.12 260, 22.38 090, NEW SUBSECTIONS 21 32.070(6), 21.36.070(5), 21.40.070(d), AND AMENDING SECTION 21 04.010 Ordinance No. 2610 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2610, accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation to enact Solar Access Design Standards. Seconded by Mr. Kraft Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1986 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING PROPOSED SIX-YEAR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1987-1992 It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by law. There were no written communications. Mr. James Ajax, Director of Public Works, reported that each year, the City is required to prepare a Six-Year Street Construction Program. Staff is recommending that for the first two years of the program that, essentially, all our half-cent gas tax funds go to match L.I.D 's. The rationale is as follows 1. In terms of deficiency, the remaining access streets which have not been improved to a high standard are clearly the most apparent street needs in the City 2. Use of half-cent money to reduce assessment amounts is justified in most of the remaining areas in that the benefits from an LID in these remaining areas is probably not as great as in the newer areas of Pasco. (it is recommended that Block Grant monies be available to pay low income resident property owner assessments) 3. The half-cent subsidy would be reducing the cost to the property owner to something less than what it would cost them to grade, gravel and pave a narrow street, and yet, they will receive a wider street with curb, gutter and storm drain where required (no sidewalks) Further, we are in pretty good shape and not likely to receive any U.A.B. funds. It is, however, proposed to submit East Lewis Street in two sections for U.A.B. funding consideration. A brief discussion ensued on philosophy of need vs. method of payment. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1738 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No 1738 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to approve Resolution No 1738, establishing the City of Pasco's Six-Year Street Construction Program for calendar years 1987 - 1992. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2611 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OR JUDGEMENTS AND ADDING NEW SECTION 2.54.030(5) TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No 2611 was read by title only. Mr Kraft moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2611, an Ordinance concerning the payment of claims or judgements, and adding new Section 2 54.030(5) to the Pasco Municipal Code. Seconded by Mrs Boothe. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2612 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TRAFFIC IN CITY PARKS AND AMENDING SECTION 10.92 010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 2612 was read by title only Mr. Morgan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2612, an Ordinance concerning traffic in City parks and amending Section 10.92 010 of the Pasco Municipal Code. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried. No further business, Mr Hendler moved for adjournment Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 9 20 P.M. Jac ayor PASSED and APPROVED this day of July, 1986. ell , City C erk MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1986 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued ORDINANCE NO. 2613 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CRIME OF CRIMINAL ATTEMPT, AND CREATING NEW SECTION 1.01.145 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No. 2613 was read by title only. Mrs. Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2613, an Ordinance establishing the crime of criminal attempt, and creating new Section 1.01.145 of the Pasco Municipal Code. Seconded by Mr Kraft Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1739 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO GIVING NOTICE TO THE BENTON- FRANKLIN HEALTH DISTRICT OF THE CITY'S INTENTION TO WITHDRAW FROM 1HAT DISTRICT AT THE END OF CALENDAR YEAR 1986, AND RESERVING THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO WITHDRAW AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF WITHDRAWAL. Resolution No 1739 was read by title only Mrs. Green moved to approve Resolution No. 1739, declaring the City's intent to withdraw from the Benton-Franklin Health District at the end of calendar year 1986. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried (Concensus was to make every effort by September 1, 1986). MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL I John Olson - Ben-Franklin Transit Authority Mayor Jackson recognized Mr. Olson in the audience and asked if he would like to address the Council even though we had tabled two proposed Resolutions pertaining to Transit Authority, pending meeting on July 9th. Mr. Olson stated that shelter at 20th & Court was high priority at this time. If they could not get the necessary easement from property owner in order to move it, he wanted the Council to be aware of that. Three (3) options were reviewed by the council as potential sites for shelter. Mr. James Ajax, Director of Public Works, reiterated his opinion that no stop should be within 300' of a signalized intersection. After a brief discussion, Mr. Kraft moved that the City Council favored Option No. 2, moving shelter 480' east of 20th & Court intersection (near Superlube) Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Workshop Meeting Date. Due to AWC Meeting, the City Council will hold next regular workshop meeting on Monday, June 30, 1986. ADJOURNMENT