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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1988
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Ed Hendler,
Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Michael Garrison,
Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, E.A. Snider and Emerson Morgan.
Councilmen Beverly Green and Joe Jackson were absent from the
meeting (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; Jerry Conner, Director of
Finance; Donald Francis, Police Chief; Larry Dickinson, Fire
Chief; David McDonald, Director of Community Development; and
Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Officer.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr.
Garrison. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular
meeting, held December 5, 1988.
b) Bills. To approve general claims in the amount of
$138,987.49 ($4,156.71 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 2085 and 2090; and $134,830.78 consisting
of Claim Warrants numbered 60068 through 60197).
c) Supplement Agreement No. 4 to Agreement No. GC 5555 -
Removal of Old Pasco/Kennewick Bridge: To approve
Supplement Agreement No. 4 to Agreement No. GC 5555
between the Washington State Department of II
Transportation and the cities of Pasco and Kennewick for
trhe removal of the Old Pasco/Kennewick Bridge, and
authorize the Mayor to sign same.
d) Contract Renewal, Metro Drug Task Force Grant: To
approve the Narcotics Control Grant Contract No.
1-88-26008 between the City and the Department of
Community Development, and authorize the Mayor to sign
same.
e) Special Permit Extension (MF #88-08-CUP): To grant the
News Wheels Organization a six-month extension to obtain
a business license under the special use permit issued
on June 6, 1988.
f) Resolution No. 1858. A Resolution authorizing the
Benton-Franklin Public Transit Authority to install a
bus passenger shelter at a certain location within the
City of Pasco.
g) Block Grant Anti-Displacement Relocation Assistance
Plan: To adopt the Anti-Displacement and Relocation
Assistance Plan, as prepared by staff for utilization in
City's Community Development Block Grant Program.
h) Sale of Surplus Vehicles: To declare the vehicles
listed below surplus to City need and authorize staff to
sell, as is and where is, those vehicles by sealed
competitive bid, subject to the respective amount bid:
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CONFISCATED VEHICLES
Quantity Year Make Minimum Bid
1 1981 Buick Riviera $1,000
1 1980 Chevrolet 600
1 1979 Datsun 150
1 1979 Pontiac Trans-Am 500
1 1979 Chevrolet Elite 300
1 1974 Datsun 260Z 500
1 1964 Chevrolet Impala 75
EQUIPMENT RENTAL VEHICLES
1 1986 Ford LTD (wrecked) 700
1 1986 Ford LTD 1,400
1 1986 Ford LTD 1,400
1 1979 Pontiac 600
1 1979 Dodge Pickup 800
1 1977 Pontiac 300
1 1974 Dodge Pickup 500
1 1974 Dodge Pickup 500
1) Mid-Columbia Regional Library Board Appointment: To
concur in the appointment of Carol Ann Harris by the
Franklin County Commissioners to a seven-year term on
the Mid-Columbia Regional Library Board.
]) Appointment to Housing Authority Board: To concur in
the Franklin County Commissioner's re-appointment of Ray
Pflueger to Position No. 3 on the Housing Authority
Board, to a term which will expire on January 28, 1994.
k) Indigent Defense Services Agreement: To approve the
Agreement for Indigent Defense Services with Attorneys
Linda Waite and Michael Koslowski for 1989, and
authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS:
On behalf of the Pasco City Council, Mayor Hendler signed
Proclamation in appreciation of Paul C. Gregson, Division
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration for the State of
Washington, on the occasion of his retirement at the end of the
year.
VISITORS:
There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this
time.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ben-Franklin Transit Authority - December 8, 1988. Mr. Hendler
reported that 1989 Budget was adopted, the new busses were
running smoothly and there had been an increase in fare box
revenue.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee - December 12, 1988. Mr.
Morgan reported meeting had been chaired by Jack Cooney. Mr. Art
Roebuck stated that some of their equipment wasn't being returned
in a timely manner; therefore, it was suggested that a letter be
written to Dick Erickson, ascertaining whereabouts of equipment.
A status report on Area Agency grants was given.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES RELATING THERETO:
MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
THOMAS KIDWELL APPEAL FOR VARIANCE TO FRONT YARD REQUIREMENTS IN
C-1 DISTRICT.
It was reported that the hearing had been duly published as
required by law. Mr. McDonald stated the applicant made
application to the Hearing Examiner for the City of Pasco for a
variance to the front yard requirement in a C-1 District.
Subsequent to a public hearing, the examiner made written
findings of fact and conclusions of law, as required by PMC
Chapter 22.16 and rendered a decision to deny the variance
request.
The applicant has made written appeal of the Examiner's decision
as provided by Chapter 22.16 and the City Council must abjudicate
the appeal request. This case represents the first action of the
hearing examiner system since City Council adopted the procedure
in 1986 (replacing the Board of Adjustment).
In accordance with PMC 22.16.160, the City Council may accept,
modify or reject the decision of the examiner. If substantial
new information comes to light, the Council could remand to the
examiner in relation to any factor(s) deemed appropriate.
Mr. Thomas Kidwell stated if he were allowed to setback 10', he
would blacktop and landscape property, thus eliminating an alley
along side a street. In order to accommodate a proposed tenant
for building he planned to build, the proposed setback (properly
landscaped) would be more conducive to neighbors on Brown Street
than present rear-door unloading areas.
The Council explained to Mr. Kidwell that it did'nt appear he had
any new findings and fact to substantiate his appeal, and while
they were sympathetic of his request, they felt they had no
alternative but to concur with Hearing Examiner; otherwise, they
would be setting an illegal precedent.
Mr. Phil Van Hoy, owner of Phil's Sporting Goods, supported Mr.
Kidwell's appeal and urged approval of his variance request.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments
from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
Mr. Garrison moved to concur with the findings, conclusions, and
decision of the Hearing Examiner and, therefore, the variance be
denied. Seconded by Mr. Kraft.
Mr. Snider felt the 5' setback requested by Mr. Kidwell would be
far more desirable than the 15' required by the Code and he was
concerned that the City was creating more of a problem than it
was solving.
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Main motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Mr. Snider
voting no.
MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS FOR 725 S. HUGO, 817, 817 1/2 S. 5TH
AVENUE, 112 N. OWEN AND 626 W. CLARK:
It was noted that the hearings had been duly advertised as
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required by law. The following written communications were read
into the record in opposition.
Mr. George Garst, 725 S. Hugo, considered action inappropriate
and entirely unwarranted.
C.M. & Jane Pinkerton, 817, 817 1/2 and 819 S. 5th Avenue, were
represented by William Hames, Attorney at Law, who stated this
property was included in bankruptcy proceeding; further, the
houses were forfeited to City of Pasco and the City of Pasco was
listed as a creditor in the bankruptcy.
Ann A. Crain (626 W. Clark) submitted copies of correspondence to
local contractor - asking that the property be demolished but he
was always too busy. She didn't feel she was responsible for
City's cost of demolition.
Mr. Snider moved to approve abatement expenses for the following
stated properties in respective amounts: 725 S. Hugo, Lots
12-16, Block 11, Kurtzman Addition, $4,794.25; 817, 817 1/2, 819
S. 5th Avenue, Lot 12, and the south 10' of the east/west alley,
Block 1, Gantenbein's Addition, $5,771.82; 112 N. Owen Avenue,
Lots 22 and 24, Block 6, A.M. Wehe's First Addition, $4,594.14;
and 626 W. Clark, Lots 12 and 14, Block 15, Gerry's Addition,
$3,836.10 as a special assessment and lien upon the property.
Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried.
MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS FOR 26 WEST "A".
It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as
required by law.
Mr. Peter Hall stated that he and his wife had purchased an
interest in the property in September, 1986 with the explicit
understanding they would receive a 30-year lease from Burlington
Northern. Due to change of personnel, they never received a
reply from the railroad nor a granting of lease. Since the
railroad is the defacto owner of property, Mr. Hall felt that any
costs incurred by the City for demolition should be borne by the
railroad.
The City Attorney stated if there was no ownership of record
against Peter Hall, the City could not legally collect from them.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments
from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
Mr. Garrison moved that abatement expenses for Lot 5, Block 3,
Fann's Addition in the amount of $4,540.92 against said property
as a special assessment and lien upon the property. Seconded by
Mr. Snider. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2709 (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1988.
Ordinance No. 2709 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2709, authorizing the 1988 Capital Projects
Supplemental Budget No. 1 in the amount of $739,000. Seconded by
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Mr. Morgan. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2710 (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1989.
Ordinance No. 2710 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2710, authorizing the 1989 annual operating
budget in the amount of $15,052,085. Seconded by Mr. Garrison.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2711 (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO
CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1989.
Ordinance No. 2711 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2711, authorizing the 1989 Capital Projects
Budget in the amount of $2,585,000. Seconded by Mr. Kraft.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2712
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE AMBULANCE SERVICE
EXCISE TAX; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 3.05 OF THE
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 2712 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2712, an Ordinance concerning the ambulance
service excise tax and amending Chapter 3.05 of the Pasco
Municipal Code. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. (Mayor
Hendler expressed his regrets for this action, but in the tight
budget times we are facing, there was no alternative).
Mr. Harold Long, 2408 W. Octave, felt that an ambulance tax
levied against each rentable unit was excessive in view of the
fact that he owned a 4-plex and hadn't had a tenant in three
years, yet he paid a monthly ambulance tax for four units.
RESOLUTION NO. 1859
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1989 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PASCO.
Resolution No. 1859 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to
approve Resolution No. 1859, amending the 1989 Community
Development Block Grant Program. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2713
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAGES FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL
(NON-REPRESENTED) FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1989.
Ordinance No. 2713 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2713, adjusting the wage schedule for certain
non-represented personnel for 1989. Seconded by Mr. Kraft.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2714
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SALARIES AND WAGES FOR
MANAGEMENT SALARIES FOR THE YEAR 1989.
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Ed H ndler, Mayor
PASSED and APPROVED this3 day o , 19 841
ATTEST:
Evelyn ells, City Clerk
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Mr. Morgan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2714, adjusting
management salaries for the year 1989. Seconded by Mr. Snider.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Agreement Renewal TRIDEC: Mr. Kraft moved to approve the
Agreement with TRIDEC for economic development services and
authorize the City Manager to sign said Agreement. Seconded by
Mr. Snider. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
Mayor Hendler read memo from City Manager, stating in view of
tight budget times ahead, the Management Team unanimously agreed
to forego its right to cash-out unused vacation time at year's
end. The savings would amount to approximately $10,000 and Mayor
Hendler said Management and Staff were to be commended for this
action.
Councilman Morgan commended Mayor Hendler for his strong
leadership in 1988 and this sentiment was echoed by other members
of Council.
The City Manager announced that the workshop meeting of December
26th is being cancelled due to Christmas holiday.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the meeting adjourn 9:20 P.M.