HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-20-1986 MinutesMINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 10 P M. by Joe W Jackson, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
OCTOBER 20, 1986
By City Clerk. Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Ed Hendler, Beverly
Green, Lee Kraft, Joe Jackson, E.A Snider and Emerson Morgan Also present
were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, and
David McDonald, Director of Community Development.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mrs. Boothe moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr Kraft. Motion
carried Consent items are as follows
a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular and special meetings,
held October 6th and 13, 1986, respectively.
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $517,191.68,
Claim Warrant Nos 52049 through 52183
c) Resolution No 1758 A Resolution accepting the work by Transtate
Paving, Inc., under contract for Project No 86-3-05 (Oregon Avenue
and Hillsboro - Structural Improvement and Widening)
VISITORS
Mr John Boland, 2009 Meadows Drive, Richland, Washington, representing Citizens
For Benton-Franklin County No. 1, requested the Pasco City Council's endorsement of
Proposition No. 1 to counter-act political negativism, biased journalism and
inaccurate statements made by our area. He showed a sign stating "Fight Hanford"
and reiterated these were appearing all over the west coast. If we wanted to
preserve what we have had for the past 40 years, it was time to stand up and
be counted. Mr. Boland stated that Proposition No. 1 merely asks, "Should the
Hanford site be the subject of further scientific study by the Department of
Energy to determine whether it is safe and technically suitable as a high level
Nuclear Waste Repository?" He was confident that we had 16,000 responsible people
working on the site who were as concerned as anyone when it came to safety and
environmental health conditions.
Councilman Snider was appalled by King County's attitude as well as political
pressures being applied in opposition However, he was not comfortable with the
information he had received and was reluctant to ask his constituents to vote "yes"
on an issue he had reservations about.
Councilman Morgan supported Mr Snider's logic and stated that the issue will be
on the November ballot, therefore, the people can vote as they wish.
Councilman Hendler favored endorsement of Proposition No 1 because he was a firm
believer in nuclear energy, the Tr-City area and our free enterprise system. He
did not see this endorsement as a conflict with Resolution No. 1745. Therefore,
as an elected official of the people, he was going to recommend that they vote yes
on Proposition No. 1.
Franklin County Commissioner, Ken Miller, was recognized and asked if they were
going to endorse this proposition. He admitted he was waiting to see what the
City of Pasco was going to do because both entitles should be in agreement.
Councilman Kraft expressed concern that, in his opinion, we were in conflict
with our original position in Resolution No. 1745 and if we endorsed Proposition
No. 1 without amending Resolution No. 1745, we could look very bad. He requested
that the City Manager read Section Nos. 1 and 2 of Resolution No. 1745 to clarify
position of the Pasco City Council. In short, Resolution No. 1745 goes back to
"Square One" in regard to site selection process, and Proposition No. 1 goes ahead.
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1986
VISITORS - Continued
Mr. Hendler moved that the Pasco City Council go on record as supporting
Proposition No. 1. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe.
Mr. Snider reiterated we were in direct conflict with Resolution No 1745. It
appeared if we endorsed Proposition No. 1, we were sending conflicting messages
and our policy should be clear and concise.
Main motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. NO Kraft, Jackson,
Snider and Morgan YES Hendler, Boothe and Green.
RECESS 9 06 P M. RECONVENED 9 10 P M.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. Councilman Morgan reported that discussion had
ensued regarding more people needing meals than money available, and ultimate
solutions. They will be meeting with Connell Senior Citizens soon
Ben-Franklin Transit Mayor Joe Jackson attended meeting on October 9, 1986 and
a Sub-Committee had been appointed to review productivity routes on a first and
second year evaluation basis. Also, service to Riverview Heights and re-location
of bus shelter from 20th & Court had been discussed.
Mr. Hendler asked for budget information as well as service records to Panoramic
Heights.
PUBLIC HEARING
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CHANGE
OF OWNERSHIP OF COLUMBIA CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS
OF THE APPLICABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law. There
were no written comments.
The City Manager reported that in early September, Columbia Cable informed the
City of the proposed purchase of the system. Columbia Cable has been owned by
United Artists Communications, Inc (UACI) and Micro-Cable Communications, Inc
(MCCI) for several years In early July, UACI agreed to a majority stock purchase
proposal by Tele-Communications, Inc. That plan will result in TCI assuming the
parent corporation role currently held by UACI
Columbia Cable provided staff with various information regarding TCI, as well as
written indication from TCI that it will honor the terms and conditions of the
Pasco Franchise Agreement In view of the fact TCI has agreed to honor the local
franchise and we have no control over rates due to de-regulation, staff recommends
Council approval of the Resolution.
Councilman Snider asked if there was going to be a change in management philosophy?
Mr. Ron Asplund replied that changes would be minimal.
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. 1759
A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL, APPROVING THE PURCHASE
AND OWNERSHIP BY TELE-COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (TCI) OF MORE THAN
FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE VOTING STOCK OF UNITED ARTISTS
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Resolution No. 1759 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to approve
Resolution No 1759, concurring in the acquisition and change of control of United
Artists Communications, Inc. by Tele-Communications, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Snider
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1986
PUBLIC HEARING
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ENACTMENT OF A
HEARING EXAMINER SYSTEM IN LIEU OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law. There
were no written communications.
Mr Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated that in late
August, staff briefed Council about the concept of a limited hearing examiner
system in lieu of the Board of Adjustment. The idea was advanced due to the in-
activity of the Board and difficulty in keeping Board members Council agreed to
consider the idea when drafted in Ordinance form to determine appropriate
procedures and safeguards for such a system
A trade-off inherent to this proposal involves the elimination of the Board of
Adjustment, this represents a reduction in the opportunity of citizens to serve
their community However, in recognition of infrequent Board activity, and
consequently, high turn-over rate in Board members, it would appear to be a
beneficial trade-off.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO 2626
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF HEARING EXAMINER, ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL '
OUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES, AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE
HEARING EXAMINER AND PARTIES APPEALING SUCH DECISIONS; AND REPEALING
AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 22 16 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 2626 was read by title only Mr. Kraft moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2626, amending Title 22, by enacting a Hearing Examiner System in lieu of the
Board of Adjustment Seconded by Mr Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote
of six (6) Councilman Green voting no
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Special Permit Unclassified Use in R-1 District (MF #86-05-CUP) - Bryce Cheney.
Prior to hearing this request, Councilman Snider asked to be excused due to
appearance of fairness and conflict of interest
Mr Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated that on February 20,
1986, the Planning Commission conditionally approved the Cheney request for a 100-bed
foster care facility on the north half of a 3-acre parcel, located at the SE corner
of 24th & Jay Upon a citizen's appeal, the City Council denied the special permit.
The predominant reason was traffic. In August, Mr. Cheney returned to City Council
requesting reconsideration, based on new traffic related evidence. The Planning
Commission was directed to study the matter, solely related to traffic considerations,
and return a recommendation to City Council.
On October 2, 1986, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the traffic
issue and made two basic conclusions, as follows
1) Existing traffic volume is 3-4 times higher than would be found
in a neighborhood with only single family homes. Such condition
is already present. Any permitted development on this property or
other vacant properties in the area will increase this volume, re-
gardless of how neighborhood residents feel about it.
2) While the proposal will generate slightly more traffic than single
family home development, the anticipated daily difference (30 estimated
by staff and concluded by Planning Commission) is negligible in traffic
volume impact and, therefore, the traffic issue should not be a barrier to
the proposed development.
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1986
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued (Cheney)
Mr. Earl Warren, member of Planning Commission, pointed out that their recommendation
prohibited any juveniles, drug or alcohol related problems
Mr David Squires, 2411 W. Pearl, was still concerned with traffic and high density
saturation in residential area. Residents of this area had invested in their property,
and continued spot zoning to allow more high density had made this area a less
desirable place to live. He, personally, was opposed to facility but if it were to
become a reality, he asked that conditions be put in writing as to what this facility
could be used for.
Mr. Scott Beck, 2315 W. Pearl, called attention to the fact that residents had not
been properly notified of the Planning Commission Hearing and subsequent action by
the City Council. He argued that if 24th & Pearl was the object of traffic study,
then the residents of that area should have been notified of the hearing. He urged
a "no" vote on this issue.
Mr. Bryce Cheney concurred that enough had been said and suggested a frontage road,
extending Jay Street along the By-Pass Highway
Mr. Hendler moved that Condition No 6 of Planning Commission Decision, rendered
February 20, 1986, ("the land use authority granted herein shall expire if a
building permit has not been issued for the construction authorized herein no
later than December 31, 1986) should be stricken as December is only 6-weeks away.
Seconded by Mr Morgan. Motion carried
Mr. Hendler moved to concur with the findings and conclusions of the Planning
Commission as amended, and therefore, the special permit be approved, with conditions,
in accordance with the Commission's original decision of February 20, 1986, with
the additional condition that the foster care facility be limited to persons who
are unable to care for themselves by reason of the aging process, physical disability,
and prohibiting all court referrals - specifically those persons suffering from
chemical or alcohol dependency. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe
Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. NO Jackson, Boothe and Green
YES Hendler, Kraft & Morgan.
(Verbatim)
Mr. Kraft. Mr. Mayor, I would like to float another motion using the language as
written for the first motion - I would like to add, "I move to find that traffic
impact could be substantially mitigated by limiting the proposal to a maximum of
80 beds and, therefore, the special permit be approved in accordance with the
Planning Commission's original decision of February 20, 1986 (as amended), further,
that the foster care facility be limited to persons who are unable to care for
themselves by reason of the aging process, physical disability, and prohibiting all
court referrals - specifically, those persons suffering from chemical or alcohol
dependency.
Mr. Cheney I don't know what's going on here - will somebody explain this
Mr. Kraft Well, the first motion was defeated (Mr. Cheney - I understand that).
Mr. Hendler. Something's happening here that happened before council that I should
be aware of - why are we knocking this man down to 80 beds?
Mr. Kraft
Simply because the first motion failed and I am proposing an alternative
motion.
City Manager Mr Mayor, I might offer and try to explain that Councilman Kraft is
proposing a motion that would reflect the potential concern that there may be
concern on the part of some of the "no" votes regarding traffic (Kraft - precisely),
and by reducing the maximum number of beds, it will drop that traffic and not do
detrimental damage to the neighborhood, and the only way you will know that is by
voting.
Mr. Kraft Thank you for clarifying my motion - that's exactly what I wanted to say
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oe kson, Mayor
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1986
SPECIAL USE PERMIT - Continued
Mr Hendler Do you feel that way?
Mr Kraft Yes I do I think that since some people voted no, they might have
reservations about the traffic that 100 beds could, potentially, create so I am
thinking that maybe 80 beds might lessen that traffic situation and some of the
no's might be converted to yes.
Mr Cheney Pho said that our facility was going to create more traffic than
housing and where do they get their information? Testimony was given right here
at this pulpit that said that this was the only facility that had been planned in
the State of Washington like this There is no other for you to base your traffic
count on that is like my facility. We have been operating this type of facility
now for over three years and we find on an average that we get 1 visitor, per
resident, per month
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Mr. Kraft Everything you say may be true, but the Council voted on a motion to
grant the Conditional Special Use Permit and it had a tie vote which, under the
City's Code, means that it was defeated
Mr Cheney I am not interested in building a unit for less than 100 beds on that
property It is not feasible It is not feasible to build the unit on that property,
the size of that property, for less than 100 beds. If you are going to vote it
down, I'll go somewhere else.
Mr. Kraft Then, are you withdrawing if it isn't 100 beds - are you withdrawing
your proposal?
Mr. Cheney Absolutely
Mr. Kraft I withdraw my motion then
Mayor There wasn't a second on that motion, was there?
Clerk No, I did not get a second.
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
The City Manager reminded the council that Governor Booth Gardner would be attending
our Farmer's Market on Wednesday, October 22, 1986 at 1 00 P M.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, Mr Hendler moved for adjourn d by Mrs. Boothe.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10 35 P.M
ATTEST-
'Evelyn Wel s, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this . -5 day of , 1986. I
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