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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.12.03 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS CALLED AT 7:45 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL. IT ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M. WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Joe Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury and E.A. Snider. Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; Dan Underwood, Director of Finance, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief; Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development and James Ajax, Director of Public Works. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance. 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 and special meetings, held November 19 and 26, 1990 respectively. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $283,474.67 ($8,510.02 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 2621 and 2622; and $274,964.65 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. I 67854 through 68017). To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, and Municipal Court non-criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $33,121.12 and, of that amount, authorize $33,030.03 to be turned over for collection. c) Special Meeting to consider the 1990 Supplemental Budget To fix 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 10, 1990, at City Hall, as the time and place for a special meeting to consider the 1990 Supplemental Budget. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Mayor Jackson signed Proclamation, proclaiming the week of December 3 - 9, 1990 as "Gang Awareness Week" and commended citizens working to combat the gang element. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Task Force for Safe Schools. Mr. Jensen reported the group authorized up to $3,000 to sponsor Michael Conception; further, discussed goal setting for 1991. Tr-City Visitor & Convention Bureau. Mrs DeFelice stated To approve Payroll claims in the amount of $526,343.10; Payroll Voucher Nos. 18051 through 18221; and 18222 through 18392; and 18393 through 18561. -1- (51' MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 that Richland had agreed to a 5-year agreement with Tr-City Visitor & Convention Bureau. Officers were elected for 1991 and it was announced that Ms. Simmelink would be leaving due to her husband's transfer. Ben-Franklin Transit Board. Mr. Garrison reported the meeting as routine. They discussed 1991 Preliminary Budget and considered increasing fares 30 to 40 cents. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER REVOCATION OF WESTERN HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION SPECIAL PERMIT, ALLOWING A CABOOSE ON LOT 9, BLOCK 24 AND A MINI-PARK ON LOT 1, BLOCK 22, PLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK HOMES ADDITION TO PASCO. Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated that the Hearing had been publicized as required by law and all affected property owners notified. There were no adverse communications. Mr. McDonald further stated that PMC Section 22.80.130 provides for the revocation of any special permit if it can be found that the conditions upon which the special permit was authorized have not been fulfilled, or if the authorized use has changed in size, scope, nature and intensity so as to become a detriment to the surrounding area. Inspection of the property under consideration reveals that both the caboose and mini park have fallen into a state of disrepair. The properties are littered with broken glass, bits of lumber and other debris. There is no evidence of proper maintenance and upkeep taking place. The trees are dead, the lawn is dead, the caboose has been vandalized and the property is in a condition to be classified as an attractive nuisance. Additionally, the original applicant for the special permit no longer controls the property. In comparing the conditions of the property in light of the four requirements of the approved special permit, it is very apparent that three of the four conditions have been violated. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Snider moved to adopt the following findings of fact. 1. The original applicant no longer has control of the property and the special permit was not transferred by prior written consent of the Planning Commission. 2. The security fencing around the caboose has not been maintained in an acceptable manner. 3. The caboose has been vandalized and is being maintained in such a manner as to be an attractive nuisance. 4. Because of the lack of maintenance and vandalism, the caboose and playground equipment present hazards to the safety and well being of the neighborhood children. 5. The property is being maintained in violation of PMC 9.60. 6. Conditions 2, 3 and 4 of the original special permit have not been adhered to. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 7. The property has become a detriment to the surrounding area as the result of a lack of maintenance and failure to comply with the conditions of the original special permit. and further move to revoke the special permit granted to Western Heritage Financial Corporation for a caboose and park on Lot 9, Block 24, and Lot 1, Block 22, respectively of the Plat of Highland Park. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY, LYING WITHIN BLOCKS 138 AND 146, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO PASCO; AND YAKIMA STREET BETWEEN THE EAST LINE OF OREGON AVENUE AND THE WEST LINE OF CALIFORNIA STREET; AND NORTH IDAHO STREET BETWEEN THE SOUTH LINE OF EAST CHICAGO STREET AND THE NORTH LINE OF EAST YAKIMA STREET. Mr. David McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated the Hearing had been duly publicized and all affected property owners notified. The only responses received were from Franklin County P.U.D. and the City's Public Works Department. The PUD is not opposed to the vacation request, but would like an easement retained in the north/south alley of Block 138. The Public Works Department has pointed out that there is no present or proposed plans for utilities in the streets and alleys requested for vacation. However, the master circulation plan for the area indicates that Yakima Street right-of-way ought to be preserved for a future City street. Staff would recommend that the applicant's request for vacation be granted with the exception of the vacation of Yakima Street right-of-way. Vacating Yakima Street would conflict with the circulation plan for the area and the potential of creating some land locked properties. 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. 2799. AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN ALLEY AND STREET RIGHTS- OF-WAY IN THE PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 2799 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2799, vacating certain alley and street rights-of-way in Pasco Land Company's First Addition. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried. MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 1991 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET. Mr. Dan Underwood, Finance Director, stated the Hearing had been duly publicized as required by law. There were no written Icommunications and no changes from previous workshop discussion. ORDINANCE NO. 2800. (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. -3- U MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 FOR THE YEAR 1991. Ordinance No. 2800 was read by title only. Mrs. DeFelice moved for the first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 2800, for consideration of the 1991 Annual Operating Budget. Seconded by Mr. Kilbury. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2801 (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1991. Ordinance No. 2801 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved for the first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 2801, for consideration of the 1991 Capital Projects Budget. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 2802. AN ORDINANCE RENAMING A PORTION OF STREET HERETOFORE KNOWN AS OREGON AVENUE. Ordinance No. 2802 was read by title only. Mr. Kilbury moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2802, renaming a portion of Oregon Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. (Councilmembers Garrison and DeFelice voting no). ORDINANCE NO. 2803. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-T/C-1 TO C-3 (METROPOLITAN MORTGAGE REZONE). Ordinance No. 2803 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2803, granting a rezone from C-1 and R-T to C-3. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2804. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGINHG THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-T TO C-1-D, DESIGNATED SHOPPING CENTER. (METROPOLITAN MORTGAGE REZONE) Ordinance No. 2804 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2804, granting a rezone from R-T to C-1-D. Seconded by Mr. Kilbury. Motion carried. Award of Booster Station Modification Project. Mr. Snider moved to award the contract for construction of Booster Station Modifications Project No. 90-2-02 to the low bidder, Hughes-Sillers Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $191,571.38. Further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. II NEW BUSINESS: -4- ATT ells, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this/2 day , -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 Donation of Bicycles. Mr. Garrison moved to authorize the donation of all unclaimed bicycles not in "good condition" and in the possession of the Police Department in 1990 to the Salvation Army for use by needy persons. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice, Motion carried. Special Permit - Unity Counseling MF#90-24-CUP. Mr. Snider moved to approve the special permit for unity Counseling to operate a drug and alcohol counseling office at 913 West Lewis Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried. Special Permit - Nell Crumb - Hope of Glory Church, #MF #90-27-CUP. Mrs. DeFelice moved to approve the special permit for Neil Crumb to operate the Hope of Glory Church, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Kilbury Discussion ensued regarding the Washington State Liquor Board's limitation on selling alcohol within 500 feet of a church and the limits this could impose on development of the vacant lot and vacant building to the east. This does not affect existing uses and the church has the option to waive this limitation. Mr. Snider moved to table action on special permit until December 17, 1990. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice. Motion carried. Leases for Foster Wells Farms. Mr. Garrison moved to approve the leases for Foster Wells Farm properties for 1991 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the lease documents. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. 1991 Hotel/Motel Tax Allocations. Mr. Kilbury moved to allocate 1991 Hotel/Motel tax expenditures, as follows: PDDA 7,000 Air Show 3,000 Water Follies 5,000 Franklin Co. Historical Society 5,000 Good Life Festival 5,000 25,000 Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: The City Manager asked the Council's preference for interview of council candidates. It was decided to hold interviews on Thursday, December 13, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeti adjourned at 8:35 P.M. l 1990.