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Home My WebLink About03-07-1988 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1988 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M. by Ed Hendler, Mayor. ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present were Beverly Green, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilman Michael Garrison was absent from the meeting (excused). Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, David McDonald, Director of Community Development, and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Officer. CONSENT AGENDA Mr Snider 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 meeting, held February 15, 1988. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $175,631 98 ($10,042.33 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 1811, 1815 and 1824), and $165,589.65 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 57139 through 57326 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $284,033.55, Payroll Voucher Nos. 5906 through 6066, and 6067 through 6227. To anprove bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, and Municinal Court non-criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $4,509 14 and, of that amount, authorize $3,988.27 be turned over for collection. c) Handicap Remodeling of Sylvester Park Facilities To award the contract for Sylvester Park Handicap Remodeling to the low bidder, Winthrop Development, in the amount of $22,830.00 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. d) City Hall Roof Repairs To award contract for repair of the City Hall roof to the low bidder, Terranova Construction, in the amount of $3,192 80 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents e) East Lewis Street, Cedar Street to SR-395. To authorize staff to call for bids for the overlay and widening of East Lewis Street from Cedar to SR-395 f) 1988 Overlays To authorize staff to call for bids for the 1988 Overlay Program, q) Public Hearing on Abatement Project (Pig Farm). To fix 8 00 P.M., March 21, 1938, as the time and date to hold a public hearing to determine the method of recovering City costs for abatement activities at the Pasco Pig Farm, Blocks 5 and 6, Willetta's Addition. h ) Appointment to Tr-County Air Pollution Control Board. To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Councilman Beverly Green to the Benton-Franklin-Walla Walla Counties Air Pollution Control Authority Board. 1 ) i Council Representative on Franklin County Emergency Management Council. To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Councilman Michael Garrison to represent the City of Pasco on the Franklin County Emergency Management Council. 3) Signalization at 4th Avenue and Court Street. To authorize staff to call for bids for the construction of a new traffic signal at 4th Avenue and Court Street. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1988 CONSENT AGENDA - Continued K) Resolution No 1819 A Resolution accepting work by Terranova Construction under contract for Proiect No 87-9-01 1) Resolution No 1820 A Resolution reaffirming the City of Pasco's and the City of Kennewick's resolve to demolish the Old Pasco-Kennewick Steel Truss Intercity Bridge and calling upon Washington State's Congressional officials to support Federal legislation to enable the Cities of Pasco and Kennewick to demolish the bridge without further compliance with Federal environmental and historic preservation legislation. Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan To adopt the Citizen's Participation Plan, as prepared by staff for utilization in developing the City's annual Community Develonment Block Grant Program n) Ordinance No 2677 An Ordinance concerning unlawful trespass and amending Chapter 9 52 of the Pasco Municipal Code. o ) Settlement for Blue Bridge Detour Agreement. To approve the settlement for the Blue Bridge Detour Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation in the total amount of $18,270 and authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. VISITORS Mr Lee Smith, representing Grubb & Ellis, gave the following presentation regarding sale and development of Golf Course Property The Tri Cities has experienced cycles of growth and decline throughout its history The planned closure of the N Reactor, affecting more than 6,000 direct jobs in the area will produce negative growth in the short term future However, we have an economic base not dependent on Hanford consisting of agriculture, manufacturing facilities, transportation and Non-Nuclear research and technology. It is pre- dicted that we will experience a short term economic decline and stabilize by 1991 - 1992. Grant monies and local funds will be the primary resources. At the Present time, there is little oversupply of office space in the Tri Cities because of the low levels of new construction. Despite N Reactor closure, there will continue to be a need for new office space for firms in non-related industries. The City's site is probably the best in the area for new office development because of its location next to the airport, college, motor inn and golf course. It would be very competitive in attracting local companies that need to expand or relocate. It was recommended that the City of Pasco actively seek grant monies to provide a conceptual development plan for the property Beyond planning and underlying infrastructure, the City should not seek to develop the commercial property at this time. The existing housing stock shows less than 5% vacancy for single family homes which is partially due to limited building in recent years. Mobile homes have shown a very high rate of grOwth - nearly 40% of all new housing permits in 1986 and 1987 Housing prices have declined, however, 85% of people still prefer to own homes rather than rent. Within that market will be a continuing demand for housing from people who are changing their lifestyles as they grow older This group is expected to create a demand for 440-550 housing units (condominiums) per year in the Tri Cities. The City's Golf Course site could Provide a very attractive housing development for older adults who prefer recreational amenities rather than subdivisions. Grubb and Ellis recommended continuing with site planning and development for a residential project of this size and density. Mayor Hendler thanked Mr Smith for his presentation and stated the City would be taking it under advisement. N-Reactor Lawsuit Mr. Terry Miller, 233 Greenbrook, gave a brief statement on impact of N Reactor closure and was soliciting Pasco's support in a law suit against the Department of Energy. He was concerned over loss of jobs, power and fish/wildlife in the Columbia Basin In response to Councilman Jackson's inquiry as to people involved, Mr. Miller replied that they were all professional people and declined to reveal their names. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1988 VISITORS - Continued Mayor Hendler reiterated that he didn't see the closure action as bad; further, we will all have to tighten our belts Mr Kraft moved to reject request for support of N Reactor lawsuit. Seconded by Mr Snider Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Benton-Franklin Transit Board Snecial Meeting. Mayor Hendler attended this meeting on February 24, 1988 and announced that as of April 1, 1988, Ben-Franklin Transit Authority will become their own treasurer. Busses were purchased in the amount of $4,462,000 and Mrs. John Olson was seriously ill Parks/Recreation Advisory Committee Councilman Emerson Morgan attended this meeting on March 3, 1988 and he reported that the Grid Kids had received donation of land, immediately adjacent to their present facility. It was his recommendation that we stick to original project. Further, the tree trimming has been completed and plans are underway to put grass and sod in Peanuts Park. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2678 AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING MOBILE VENDORS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND CREATING NEW CHAPTER 5 11 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No 2678 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2678, an Ordinance regulating mobile vendors and adding new Chapter 5.11 to the Pasco Municipal Code. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2679 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 TO I-1. Ordinance No. 2679 was read by title only. Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2679, rezoning certain property from R-1 to I-1. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried ORDINANCE NO. 2680 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PERSONNEL BENEFITS AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2 42 180, 2 42.240 and 2.42.600 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No 2680 was read by title only. Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2680, an Ordinance concerning personnel benefits and amending Section 2 42 180, 2 42 240 and 2.42.600 of the Pasco Municipal Code. Seconded by Mr. Morgan Motion carried RESOLUTION NO. 1821 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO INITIATE A COMPREHENSIVE LIFE SAFETY/CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN A CERTAIN DEFINED AREA OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No 1821 was read by title only. Mr Kraft moved to approve Resolution No 1821, directing staff to initiate a Life Safety/Code Enforcement Program for the downtown area of the City. Seconded by Mr. Snider Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT No further business, meeting adjourned at 8Q P ØIL Vls, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this/ day ofLA e / , 1988. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1988 NEW BUSINESS Special Permit - Foster Care Facility, MF #88-02-CUP, Cheney Mr Kraft moved to approve the Cheney Special Permit for foster care facility, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Morgan Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated this permit is for a 100 bed foster care facility upon a 3-acre property at the SE corner of 24th Avenue and Jay Street. The applicant intends to focus "exit" movements on Jay Street in order to divide outbound traffic between 22nd and 24th Avenues, pre- cluding any one street from getting all the traffic. It prohibits juveniles, drug treatment and among other mitigating conditions, requires the south half of the property to remain undeveloped as a buffer. No a-peals have been received as of this date. Mr. Earl Warran, Vice-Chairman of the Pasco Planning Commission, stated that the issue of traffic had been resolved. Councilman Jackson was concerned for property owners in this area who had invested in their property and who had resoundly opposed this same request two years ago. Councilman Beverly Green reiterated that she was against the issue two years ago and she hadn't changed her mind. Councilman Snider asked if all property owners in area had been advised of meeting in view of the fact there were no residents in attendance. Mr. McDonald replied that all residents within 300 feet had been notified of Planning Commission Hearing, and at that time, they were all invited to regular meeting this date. A petition had been received bearing signatures of approximately 26 property owners, opposing the special use permit Main motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. YES Hendler, Kraft and Morgan. NO Jackson, Green and Snider. Mayor Hendler asked that this be brought back at the next regular meeting when a full quorum of the council should be present. Agreement for Industrial Waste Treatment Assessment. The City Manager stated that over the course of the past few months, staff has been made aware of two different Potential food processing facilities. Both would necessarily generate significant volumes of wastewater and with particular waste elements, the combined effects of strength and volume could quickly use a substantial portion of the remaining capacity at the municipal sewage treatment plant, thus causing the community to incur the expense of expanding the sewer plant capacity sooner than it otherwise would. The proposed agreement will assess the option of a separate wastewater treatment facility in close proximity to desired agribusiness development areas in the community. The assessment will present a conceptual plan, identify the economic factors associated with this option, and define a recommended plan of action for the separate system Mr. Snider moved to approve the consultant agreement with Nickerson & Associates in the amount of $9,600 for preparation of an Industrial Waste Treatment Assessment and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement. Seconded by Mrs Green Henry Kidwell asked if Tater Boy would be excluded because they are in Franklin County. Further, no one wants lagoons around their property. Mr. Snider noted that the consultant will look beyond our City limits in the study. Main motion carried