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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.01.22 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 1990 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, E.A. Snider and Dan Lathim. Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; David 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. Garrison moved to approve Consent Agenda, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held January 7, 1991. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $170,330.04 ($16,984.47 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 2632 and 2633; and $153,345.57 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 68337 through 68420.) Ic) Resolution No. 1945. A Resolution authorizing the filing d) Supplement No. 6 for Old Bridge Removal. To authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 6 to the Municipal Agreement between the City of Pasco and Washington State Department of Transportation providing for funding Phase II of the Old Bridge Removal. e) Proposed Traffic Signal at Intersection of 20th & Henry. To approve the cost-sharing Agreement with Pasco School District for the 20th & Henry signalization project. To authorize staff to expeditiously proceed with the design and installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of 20th & Henry. f) SR12/SR395 Corridor Study in Pasco - Proposed Agreement with Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference. To enter into an Agreement with Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference regarding an engineering study of the SR12/SR395 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: None. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: of a grant application under the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978. -1- I MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 1990 BFGC Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee. Mr. Kilbury submitted written report to each council member prior to meeting relating to various acquisitions of property for rights-of-way. It appears that the Hillsboro Road Interchange might be the first constructed on Pasco's fringes. Parks/Recreation Advisory Council. Mrs. DeFelice reported that Mr. Erickson had enlightened group relating to UPAAR Grant and proposed usage. The Parks/Recreation Department is presently advertising for a Recreation Specialist in the Martin Luther King Facility which is being funded by the Community Development Block Grant Fund. Ben-Franklin Transit Board Meeting. Mr. Garrison reiterated that fare changes for 1991 was main topic of meeting. They are looking at reduced hours for transfer passes, and Christmas Lights Tour, organized by Dorothy Schoeppach, was the best of three City tours. Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. Mrs. DeFelice reported the meeting as routine with the main discussion centering on various ways to raise funds for completion of Senior Center. PDDA. Mr. Kilbury reported no meeting due to lack of a quorum. Good Roads Association. Mr. Snider stated that they elected several Boards and Directors. Mr. Dick Larson gave a report on Mesa Interchange and future 4-laning of highway from Mesa to Connell. Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference. Mr. Kilbury reported that 1990 Budget was $559,340.00 and as of December 31, 1990, total expenditures were $543,538.64 so they were within budget. Solid and Hazardous Waste Planning was discussed and they approved the Intergovernmental notification of Pasco's intent to apply for UPAAR Grant. Tr-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau. Mrs. DeFelice stated that the Board had hired a new Director, Don Bergland, who has vast marketing experience. He has already booked a major tourism convention and has plans for much more. They discussed the possibility of merging services with Tridec. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 2810. AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SALARY OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. Ordinance No. 2810 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2810, concerning the salary of the Municipal Court Judge. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 1990 Business License for Planned Parenthood. Mr. Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, reiterated that Mr. Archie Hunt presented a petition signed by 116 individuals residing in the general area of 1716 N. 20th Avenue, asserting that the business license issued to Planned Parenthood to operate there violated the Zoning I Ordinance as well as the provisions of the special zoning permit issued back in 1977 for that property. Further, Mr. Hunt asserts that the Planned Parenthood functions currently operating at 1716 N. 20th constitute a community service facility as defined by the Zoning Ordinance. Staff had previously considered that issue and has advised Mr. Hunt, as well as Planned Parenthood (by virtue of letter dated November 16, 1990), that the licensing functions are permitted, but inclusion of abortion activities would constitute a community service facility under the Zoning Ordinance and, therefore, would require a special permit. Until such a change is desired or implemented by the occupant of the property, a new special permit is not required. Mr. Hunt's letter asserts that the provisions of the special permit issued in 1977 require any subsequent use of the property to get a new special permit. The City has long administered the special permit provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in a fashion that administratively permits activities similar in intensity to maintain the special zoning permits. The building at 1716 N 20th, in fact, was originally issued a special zoning permit in 1977 for use as a real estate office; it was subsequently permitted administratively to be used as law offices. That administrative action is consistent with the manner in which special permits have been administered in this City for at least the last decade. Staff finds no sufficient reason provided under PMC Chapter 5.04.110 to warrant initiation of the business license revocation process. Therefore, staff recommends no action be taken regarding Mr. Hunt's letter or petition. Mr. Greg Rubstello stated that the City could not revoke a license because they didn't like them; further, the City doesn't enforce private contracts. The site had been used as a Real Estate Office and then a Law Office with no objections from surrounding residents. Mr. Kilbury asked if there were other non-conforming uses in the area. Staff replied yes - at Pearl & N. 20th Avenue. Mr. Jensen asked if anyone from Planned Parenthood was in the audience? There was no one. Mr. Jensen stated that he had received concerns as to the activity at 1716 N. 20th and asked if staff could verify, in writing, all activities at Planned Parenthood to make sure they were in compliance according to their license. If they were, he had no problem. Mrs. DeFelice questioned why they never received a special permit. Staff replied it was handled the same as a medical or legal office. Mr. Snider concurred that this was an emotional issue; however, the City Council should stick to their role in determining whether or not Planned Parenthood is violating any conditions of their license. Mr. Jensen replied he merely wanted to investigate the allegations, and if they were proven false, go -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 1990 with staff recommendation. In other words, this issue should be dealt with separately. Mr. Archie Hunt, 1935 W. Agate, distributed literature for each council member and reviewed his previous and present concerns. Mayor Jackson interjected by stating they had already heard this information and it was the concensus of council to accept the staff recommendation dealing with revocation of business license. However, staff will check into activities at 1716 N. 20th and report back to council. RECESS: 8:55 - RECONVENED: 9:05 Council Representation on Boards & Commissions. Mr. Snider moved to appoint Dan Lathim as the Council's representative to the following Boards: 1. Alternate to Good Roads Association. 2. Representative on the Emergency Medical Services Council. 3. Representative on the Emergency Mnagement Council. 4. Representative on the Arts Council of the Mid-Columbia Region. 5. Representative to TRIDEC Board Liaison. Seconded by Mr. Kilbury. Motion carried. Solid Waste Fees. Mr. Snider moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Solid Waste Collection Contract with Basin Disposal and, further authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Mr. Kilbury moved to amend original motion by striking February 1, 1991 and inserting March 1, 1991. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice. Mr. Kilbury felt this was too short a time period before taking effect and landlords generally needed 30-days notice to pass on increased charges. Staff replied that Basin Disposal had absorbed previous fuel and landfill increases and could not continue this practice. Mrs. DeFelice felt it was bad policy to increase rates without a 30-day notice. Mr. Gary Lefebvre, Assistant Manager of Basin Disposal, asked that council not delay the request as they had already absorbed rising costs without passing it on to the consumer. Mr. Paul Lawson, 319 S. 26th, agreed that this was too short a time to pass on increased rates to his tenants. Further, Senior citizens living in multiple dwelling units would not get the senior discount. He felt people living in rental units should get the same break as the rest of the citizens. Mrs. Sharon Lawson, 319 S. 26th, asked that they be notified of hearings instead of reading about it in the newspapers. Mr. Robert McFarland, 1228 Lincoln Drive, felt the increase was extreme and out of proportion. He asked if the costs had been negotiated' Staff replied there were certain things like the landfill which are not negotiable. They are mandated by the State and we have no control over it. -4- o- , Mayor ATT Wells, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 7 21 day of , 1990. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 1990 The amendment (delay until March 1, 1991) passed by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Garrison voting no. Mr. Snider moved to amend original motion, as amended, that the contract be adjusted by the appropriate amount to make up for lost revenue by delaying one month. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. II Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The Council suggested that Mr. Lawson put his concerns in writing so that they may be considered when current contract is up for re-negotiation at end of 1991. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: None. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeti adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Original motion, seven (7). as amended twice, carried by roll call vote of I I