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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.04.03 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1989 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 and Joe Jackson. Councilmen E.A. Snider, Beverly Green and Emerson Morgan were absent (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Dennis Wright, City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; David McDonald, Director of Community Development; James Ajax, Director of Public Works; Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Officer, and Ted Johnson, Associate Engineer. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Kraft 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 and special meetings, held March 20 and 27, 1989 respectively. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $79,795.81 ($11,037.28 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 2176 and 2181; and $68,758.53 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 61159 through 61310. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $295,892.65; Payroll Voucher Nos. 10678 through 10836; and 10837 through 10995. To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, and Municipal Court non-criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $15,794.66 and, of that amount, authorize $14,696.74 be turned over for collection. C) Business License of Abundio Martinez for Marty's Pool Hall, 321 W. Lewis, Pasco, Washington. To move that a hearing be held before the City Council at its Regular Meeting on May 1, 1989, at 8:00 P.M., to consider the denial of Business License Application, dated March 24, 1989 and for the cancellation or revocation of any Business License for Abundio Martinez, his employees, agents or representatives for Marty's Pool Hall, 321 W. Lewis Street, Pasco, Washington; and direct City staff to send Mr. Martinez the notice required by PMC 9.04.110. d) Resolution No. 1870: A joint Resolution for the City of Pasco and Franklin County, creating a Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, defining its membership, listing terms of office, and prescribing duties. e) Proposed Agreement for Cable Re-Wrap and Median Barrier. To approve the proposed Agreement with Arvid Grant & Associates for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the cable re-wrap and median barrier project and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. f) Mueller-Greenlee Parking Lot, MF#89-08-CUP: To approve the Special Permit for Mueller-Greenlee parking lot with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1989 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Mayor Hendler sign Proclamation, proclaiming the week of April 9 - 15, 1989 as "Medical Laboratory Week." He presented it to Kim Pauly and wished them well in their endeavors. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND/OR COMMITTEES: Tr-City Visitor/Convention Committee. Councilman Kraft distributed copy of new pamphlet which expanded on lodging/dining in the Tr-Cities. Further, they were working on new contract and discussed Riverfront Study which will be released in April. Benton-Franklin District Health Board. Councilman Garrison reported much discussion was held on proposed Home Care Program and what was in the best interests of the citizens of Pasco and surrounding area. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FILED ON A PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO PERMIT A DAY CARE FACILITY, BY SPECIAL PERMIT, AT 1203 SOUTH 13TH LANE: Mr. Dave McDonald stated the Hearing had been duly publicized and all affected property owners notified. He reported that subsequent to hearing before the Planning Commission, they concluded that with certain conditions, the Day Care proposal could be approved. An adjoining property owner filed an appeal to the Planning Commission's recommendation, expressing concern about the number of children to be cared for at 1203 S. 13th Lane and the detrimental affect that many children would have on the neighborhood. 1203 S. 13th Lane is presently zoned C-1 and is separated from adjoining residential properties to the south by a 10' alley and to the east by commercial zoning and a commercial building. Providing appropriate zoning and building requirements are met, the property can be utilized for a variety of commercial activities without the necessity of obtaining a special permit. Mr. McDonald asked the City Clerk to read letters in protest of proposed Day Care Center. They are as follows: Betty & Ira Smith, 832 S. 13th Avenue; Lloyd Allbright, 1228 S. 13th Lane; Ron Koleber, 1232 S. 13th Lane; F.B. Durham, 1225 S. 12th; and a petition signed by Alvin & Betty Pfliger, Paul Peterson, Mr. & Mrs. William Connerly, Dale Peterson, Lillie Anderson, Donald & Hazel Smith, Margaret Urling, Serge Urling. Ernest Ransier, Mr. & Mrs. Neal Matthews, Al Loveland, Cheryl Loveland, Tim Bihary and Lee Phillips. A letter from Marie Ashworth, 1226 S. 13th, was in favor of Day Care Facility. IIMrs. Elva Rubio (through an interpreter) stated she had lived in her house for 9 years, knew very few of her neighbors and presently had a Washington State license for daycare. During asparagus season, her hours would be from 6:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. During regular season, her hours would be from 9:00 to 5:30 P.M. She planned on caring for four infants plus youngsters from 1 - 7 -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO1CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1989 years of age. There would be adequate supervision to insure their safety and well being. Mr. Henry Kidwell, 910 S. 10th, supported Mrs. Rubio's plan for Day Care Facility. Mr. Al Anthis, 1216 S. 13th, expressed concern over impact on neighborhood with increased number of children; further, a lot of traffic was generated by trucks from nearby Agriculture Business and Auto Body Shop. The City Manager reiterated that if approved, the petitioner would have to abide by rules set forth, or the City Council could revoke permit for non-compliance. Mr. Hendler moved to continue hearing to Monday, April 17, 1989, 8:00 P.M., to allow Mrs. Rubio sufficient time to talk to her neighbors and fully understand what would be expected of her in the operation of a Day Care Facility. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO DETERMINE METHOD OF RECOVERING CITY COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES AT 821 SOUTH WALNUT STREET: It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized and affected property owners notified,of hearing. Mr. McDonald stated that owners of the property failed to make needed repairs 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 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, hired a contractor to raze said structure. The City incurred a cost of $1,398.05 for the abatement of said structure. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Kraft moved to assess abatement expenses for Lots 21 and 22, Block 2, Owen's Addition, in the amount of $1,398.05 against said property as a special assessment and lien upon the property. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 1867, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ON LEWIS STREET, BETWEEN WEHE AND CEDAR AVENUES, AT THE EXPENSE OF ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS: Mr. Dennis Wright, City Engineer, stated that written notices had been mailed to each reputed property owner according to records of Franklin County Treasurer. Further, Resolution No. 1867 also specifies that should the property owners fail to install proposed improvements within the two-month period allotted, in accordance with that Resolution, the City of Pasco will install the improvements and assess the adjacent property owners the cost thereof. In accordance with State and Local Codes, the Council is required to conduct a public hearing when such improvements are to be assessed to the adjacent property owners, and at the conclusion of that hearing, Council is required to reaffirm, modify or withdraw the Resolution. Curb, gutter and sidewalks are a necessity if the City is to receive funding for improvement of the street. -3- ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeti / / MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1989 Price for improvement is approximately $12 a front foot and could be financed over a period of ten (10) years. He felt the property would be benefited by amount assessed. Mr. Keith Sharp, a resident of Richland and representing his mother who is a property owner on Lewis Street, stated that people in this area can't handle this type of assessment and should not be held accountable for improvement. He suggested changing language in Resolution No. 1867 from "order" to "offer." MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED A TEN MINUTE RECESS IN ORDER TO WELCOME FORMER PASCO COUNCILMAN, NOW CHAIRMAN OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE IN THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION, ARTHUR FLETCHER. (9:10 - 9:20 P.M.) Mr. Gene Batey, owner of Al's Bait and Tackle, supported curbs and gutters but was adament against sidewalks in this particular area as there is no one to walk on them. Mr. Bob Brady was opposed to sidewalks on vacant and empty property. Mr. Harold Newman, representing Benton-Franklin Labor Council, was opposed to improvement and stated it was an excessive burden at this time when our economy was low. Ms. Maxine Billups failed to see rationale for four-lane road in this area. Mrs. Billie Cain, 1814 Alton, asked if there was enough room for curb, gutter and sidewalk. Staff replied affirmative. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Due to appearance of fairness as a property owner on East Lewis Street, Councilman Jackson abstained from discussion or voting. Mr. Hendler moved to continue public hearing to 8:00 P.M., April 17, 1989, in order to have a full quorum of the Council present for voting. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: a) Demolition of 127 S. Hugo Avenue. Mr. Jackson moved to award a contract for demolition of 127 S. Hugo Avenue to the low bidder, Andrist Enterprises, in the amount of $2,436.28. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. b) Bid Results - Park Maintenance Facility. Mr. Garrison moved to reject bids submitted on March 21, 1989 on the Park Maintenance Facility and authorize staff to rebid the project. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. ourned at 10:00 P.M. Ed H ndler, Mayor ATTEST: -4-