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Home My WebLink About03-21-1988 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21, 1988 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M. by Ed Hendler, Mayor. ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present included Michael Garrison, Beverly Green, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, and David McDonald, Director of Community Development. 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 March 7, 1988 b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $348,570.85 ($24,692 47 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 1828 and 1836, and $323,878 38 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 57327 through 57511) c) i Summary Publication of Ordinance No 2678 regarding the licensing and Regulating of Mobile Vendors (Chapter 5.11 PMC) To approve the summary publication of City of Pasco Ordinance No. 2678, an Ordinance licensing and regulating mobile vendors. d) Resolution No 1823. A Resolution of the Pasco City Council, declaring its intention to order the improvement of certain streets, the improve- ment of which is to be paid in full or in part by the levy and collection of assessments upon the property within the proposed improvement district described herein, and notifying all property owners who III may desire to object thereto to appear and present their objections at a public meeting of the City Council to be held April 18, 1988. e) Resolution No 1822. A Resolution amending the Housing Rehabilitation Program Rules. f) Ordinance No. 2681. An Ordinance creating the Fire Equipment Fund, and new Chapter 3 120 to the Pasco Municipal Code. 9) 18th Avenue at Lewis Street Waterline. To authorize staff to call for bids for construction of a waterline in 18th Avenue and Lewis Street. VISITORS Mr Ed Higginbotham, representing Westinghouse-Hanford Family, asked the Council's cooperation in making a pitch for Hanford They were proposing a Speaker's Bureau from the Hanford Fah -lily to travel throughout the State (primarily western Washington) and educate people about our project instead of unfounded speculation. He expressed concern over potential loss of 14,000 to 16,000 jobs state wide and education should dispel incorrect perception of Hanford. Mayor Hendler asked if they had fact sheets available so that the City Council members could be better informed when citizens ask questions. The reply was affirmative and Pasco will be receiving literature soon. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND/OR COMMITTEES Transit Board Meeting - March 10, 1988 Mayor Hendler reported that the meeting had been fairly routine. They recently purchased 33 buses and he publicly expressed his condolences over the passing of Mrs. John Olson. He reported that he recently attended a Transit meeting in Washington, D.C. for the purpose of discussing demolition of Old Pasco/Kennewick Bridge. Recent , legislation provides for 80/20 participation for rehabilitation of the old bridge MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21, 1988 REPORTS - Continued and because of constraints placed on us by Federal Highway Department, it could take up to 1 1/2 to 2 years to resolve. We should have clear direction from our Legislators next week what we can expect. Mr Snider expressed his frustration why a handful of people in the minority could overrule the wishes of the majority, not once - but voted on two different occasions. Tr-MATS - March 10, 1988. Mrs. Green reported the meeting was routine and discussion ensued around added projects and transfer station. Good Roads - March 16, 1988. Mr. Snider stated that Cos Edwards of Ben-Franklin Transit Authority, gave a report on funding problems. Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference - March 18, 1988. Mrs. Green reported that Shirley Hankins had been guest speaker at their meeting. Mrs. Hankins discussed status of bills, including WSU Center, new business training, trade/economic development, State administrative costs and computer service. Mrs. Green further reported that she had been opposed to Governmental Conference taking over PIK. Emergency Medical Services Council - March 21, 1988. Mrs Green reported that they had lost their doctor, however, they expect another one on board in the near future They also discussed a State bill pertaining to testing of EMT's. PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING METHOD OF RECOVERING CITY COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES AT THE PASCO PIG FARM, BLOCKS 5 AND 6, WILLETTA'S ADDITION It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and all property owners notified by certified mall Mr. David McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated that due to the hazardous conditions and general state of disrepair of the structures and facilities located on Blocks 5 and 6, Willetts's Addition (property generally known as Pasco Hog Farm and owned by Paul Mnolan and David Vickers), it was determined by City officials that said facilities met the criteria to be classi- fied as dangerous structures. The property owners failed to take corrective actions as requested by the City to secure the safety and welfare of the public As a result, the City, through application of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, caused the facility to be removed utilizing City personnel and a contractor. The City incurred the following costs for abatement of said facility C.D. Dept of Administrative Costs $ 243 68 Engineering Dept. Administrative Costs 1,500.00 Demolition Contractor Costs 9,961.57 Rodent Extermination 1,286 05 Fire Dent Expense 4,766 99 $17,758.29 Mr McDonald further stated that his staff time was not properly reflected. Mr. David Hevel, representing owner Charles Vickers, reiterated that he had just been retained this date and did not have ample time to review expenses. However, he quickly noted that they would like a breakdown of Engineering and Fire expenses instead of a bill Therefore, he was respectfully requesting a continuance of hearing so that they could be more amply prepared. Mr Snider moved that public hearing be continued to April 4, 1988, 8 00 P.M., to enable property owners to meet with City Manager for an explanation of expenses and research whatever is necessary. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. (Mr Jackson requested that all City administrative costs be properly reflected) ATT 4110001P Ar.A.4011 1°F _ ve yn Wel s, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this , 1988. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21, 1988 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Special Permit - Foster Care Facility - ME #88-02-CUP - Cheney (Previously defeated March 7, 1988 - requested it be brought back this date when full quorum of council would be present). In order to be fair to his constituients, Mr Jackson felt that a public hearing would be in order for this request. Mr. Kraft replied that it wouldn't be fair to our Planning Commission as they were dedicated people who had done much research on this matter,and he didn't feel we should override their recommendation in view of the.fact that there were no appeals. Mr. Kraft moved to approve the Cheney special permit for foster care facility, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. YES Hendler, Kraft and Morgan NO Garrison, Green, Jackson and Snider. Mr. Snider moved for a public hearing on Monday, April 18, 1988 (ME #88-02-CUP) to consider request for foster care special permit Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried ADJOURNMENT No further business, meeting adjourned at 8 30 P.M. 41E, Mayor