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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.12.07 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1992 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL. By Deputy City Clerk Council Members present were Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, and Dan Lathim Council Members absent (excused) were Edgar Hargrow, and Carl Strode Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney: Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, Don Francis, Police Chief, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, Community Development Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Lathim. Motion carried Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held November 16, 1992 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $455,461 55 ($24,084 63 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2773 and 2776, and $431,376 92 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 79100 through 79312) Payroll To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $407,639 89, Payroll Voucher Nos 28183 through 28366, and 28367 through 28553 C) Resolution No 2048 To approve Resolution No 2048, accepting the work performed by Transtate Paving Company, Inc. under Contract No 92-3-01, for the 1992 Overlays D) Special Permit (MF #92-40-SP) To approve the Special Permit for the location of a 24-hour adult care facility as recommended by the Planning Commission on Lots 10-12, Block 6, Sylvester's Addition E) Special Permit (MF #92-55-SP) To approve the Special Permit for the location of a mini-storage facility as recommended by the Planning Commission on Lots 17-20, Block 13, Riverside Addition F) Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) (One Year Update) To set 8 00 p m, Monday, December 21, 1992, as the time and date to hold a public hearing to consider adopting a one year CHAS for the 1993 Block Grant Program year G) Amendment to Economic and Engineering Services. Inc Rate Study Agreement to include System Development Charges To authorize the City Manager to amend the Agreement with Economic and Engmeenng Services, Inc to include analysis and MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1992 recommendation of system development fees as a cost not to exceed $10,000 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 'Voice of Democracy Week". January 10-16. 1993 Mayor DeFelice presented a proclamation to Mr Jim McWarder, Quartermaster of VFW Post No. 1651, declaring the week of January 10-16, 1993, the 'Voice of Democracy Week" VISITORS None REPORTS FROM commnlhES AND/OR OFFICERS. Mayor's Activity Report. Mayor DeFelice reported that on November 17th, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ric-O-Shay Too, a new busmess in Pasco On November 19th, attended the Tr-City Visitor and Convention Bureau Annual Banquet. On November 20th, attended a proclamation signing ceremony to proclaim the week of Thanksgiving to be "Family Week" On November 27th, attended a ceremony at Columbia Center to kick off the Salvation Army's Annual Christmas Appeal On December 2nd, attended an appreciation dinner for Sid Morrison that was hosted by TRIDEC On December 4th, attended a meeting with mayors, city managers and county officials with John Wagoner from the Department of Energy On December 6th, attended Grand Opening of Las Margarita's, a restaurant in Richland that has become a member of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce Good Roads Association Meeting - November 18. 1992 Mr Lathan reported that he was unable to attend the meeting TRIDEC Board Meeting - November 19. 1992 Mayor DeFelice reported that she was unable to attend the meeting B F Health Board Meeting - November 19. 1992 Mr Strode was absent and could not give his report B F Regional Council Board Meeting - November 20. 1992 Mr Kilbury reported that staff reports were given on the allocation for the STP to this area as $1,456,761 00, there will be another enhancement project in February; there was an amendment to the expenditures budget, two notifications for intergovernmental review were approved, and the Ag Engineering' and Development Company was granted an amendment to their promisory note Air Pollution Control Authority Board Meeting - December 3. 1992 Mr Hargrow was absent and could not give his report Mid-Columbia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council Meeting - December 7. 1992 Mr Strode was absent and could not give his report 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1992 PUBLIC HEARINGS Water and Sewer Rate Increases. Mr Crutchfield addressed Council and explained that Mr Tom Gould of Economic and Engineering Services would be presenting an outline of findings in terms of their firm's analysis of the City's sewer and water rate structure in terms of the classes of service that are provided and the rates for each of those classes He would also be presenting a general plan for capital improvements that the city has set out for the next several years Mr Gould addressed Council and presented his outline of the entire process used to determine the proposed water and sewer 'rate increases MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER INCREASES IN WATER AND SEWER RATES TO BE EFFECTIVE IN 1993 The following citizens addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed water and sewer rate increases . Frank Sweet, of 1732 North 15th Avenue (presented petition) opposed the increases as he is on a fixed income and couldn't afford the increased rates John Moffett, of 5619 West Victoria, Kennewick (owns apartments in Pasco) opposed the increases because he felt it wouldn't be fair to impose these increases on all the citizens and not use LID's to recover some of the costs from those personally involved and he also felt the City should worry about maintaining the existing sewer system before putting in new service Kirt Bender, of 4207 Desert Place opposed the increases and felt the City should upgrade the present system without building up the 1-182 _corridor Francis Moore, of 4010 Rivulet opposed the increases because he felt it wouldn't be fair to citizens who have to use City water on their lawns because they don't have irngation water to use and he also questioned how much money has been spent on the Sun Willows project and the food processing plant project? Bob McFarland, of 1228 Lincoln Drive opposed the increases as too high for people on fixed incomes especially as property taxes have gone so high Harry Moore, of 2203 North 7th Avenue opposed the increases because he didn't want to foot the bill for the County's water and sewer system Clare Cranston, of 907 West Nixon Street opposed the increases and noticed no mention of the $1 million throw-away line as an option for going out along the 1-182 corridor verses the $8 million to go through Riverview Mike Gossett, of 4005 Mojave Drive, spoke for himself (and as a representative for Bill McCurley Chevrolet) as opposed to the increases as he couldn't see any personal benefits from the increases Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed Mr Crutchfield addressed Council and the audience and spoke on several of the issues raised by those who addressed Council as opposed to this issue Mr Crutchfield explained that the property tax levy may be going up due to the increase in assessed valuations as determined by the County Assessors office, however, the City is limited to 6% more than the previous year plus the full amount from any new construction - 3 - - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1992 $18,000 is all that has been spent by the utility fund on the Sun Willows Development, no additional funds have been spent on this project in the 10 years that the City has been pursuing it The food processmg system is a separate accounting fund, it does not use water or sewer rate income for expenses The 1-182 Corridor is 5 square miles of land west of the City that was annexed with the plan of extending utilities By the time the City got through the annexation process in the early '80s the economy in the Tn-Cities took a nose dive and it would have made no sense to expend funds on that project during that time, however, the economy in the Tn-Cities is now strong and the prospect for the 1-182 Corridor is even stronger The sewer plant must be upgraded by order of the State whether we have additional sewer customers in the future or not and this will cost at least $11 million Mr Garrison stated that Councils in the past have failed to have rate increases on a regular basis that were needed to build a fund to be able to maintain or replace equipment and systems as they needed to be replaced Unfortunately, the current Council is in a position where they will be forced by the State to make substantial changes to the City's sewer system Mr Jensen concurred with Mr Garrison and would be in support of the proposed increase Mr Lath= stated that he has been in favor of an increase for over a year and would, therefore, vote for an increase Mr Kilbury stated that he concurred that the City would have to increase the rates, however, he was not convinced, that the level proposed is necessary Council concurred that they wanted to continue discussion of this issue at the next workshop meeting Mayor DeFelice called a ten minute recess and reconvened the meeting at 9 22 p m Kidwell Appeal - Rezone R-T to R-1-S (MF #92-46-Z) Mr McDonald addressed Council and explained that at the last meeting Mr Kidwell requested a slight modification of his proposal to rezone his property As a result of this the Council directed staff to take this matter back to the Planning Commission to have them review it and to prepare an appropriate ordinance for this meeting The Planning Commission felt that Mr Kidwell's proposal met the intent of what they were trying to accomplish with their original recommendation and concurred with what Mr Kidwell is proposing MAYOR DEFELICE RECONVENED THE PUBLIC HEARING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1992, FOR THE KIDWELL APPEAL - REZONE R-T TO R-1-S (MF #92-46-Z) Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed Ordinance No. 2905 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION. OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-T (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO R- 1-S (SUBURBAN). -4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1992 MOTION Ordinance No 2905, was read by title only Mr Garnson moved to adopt Ordinance No 2905, rezoning said property from R-T to R-1-S Mr. Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried. 1993 Budgets - Annual Operating and Capital Projects. Mr. Underwood addressed Council and explained that the proposed ordinances do not reflect any changes from the November 16, 1992, meeting. MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE CITY'S PRELIMINARY 1993 ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGETS Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed Ordinance No. 2906 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1993 MOTION Mr Garrison moved for the first reading by title only, of Ordinance No 2906, for consideration of the 1993 Operating Budget Mr Lath= seconded the motion Motion earned Ordinance No. 2907 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1993 MOTION Mr Garrison moved for the first reading by title only, of Ordinance No 2907 for consideration of the 1993 Capital Projects Budget. Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned Amending the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program: Mr Ajax addressed Council and explained that since the six year street plan was adopted the federal government has come out with a new funding program, "The Surface Transportation Act", and they have made approximately $1 million available to all the entities in our urban area to compete for There are four additional projects that staff would like to have included in the City's plan for the purpose of attempting to secure federal funding and they are Overlay of "A" Street from Elm Avenue to the Highway, the improvement of Maitland Street from "A" Street down to Ainsworth Avenue, the overlay of Lewis Street from 8th Avenue to Road 28, and a modern traffic actuated traffic signal at the intersection of 10th Avenue and Ainsworth Avenue What is not known is which one of the four projects would compete the best against other entity sponsored projects MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr Frank Sweet, of 1732 North 15th Avenue, stated that he didn't notice any reference to patching some of the problems in some of the alleys that were paved many years ago .. Mr Ajax explained that only streets classified as federal aid artenals would be eligible under this program - 5 - i MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1992 Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public heanng was declared closed. Resolution No. 2049 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF PASCO'S SIX YEAR COMPREHENSIVE STREET PLAN AS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO 2016 ON JUNE 15, 1992, AND AMENDED ON AUGUST 24, 1992. MOTION Resolution No 2049, was read by title only. Mr. Garnson moved to adopt Resolution No 2049, amending the City of Pasco Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the Years 1993 through 1998 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2908 AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING FUND 270, GENERAL OBLIGATION BRIDGE BOND FUND, 1971, AND TO TRANSFER THE $9,178 72 IN CASH TO THE GENERAL FUND AND RECEIPT ANY FUTURE TAX REVENUES INTO THE GENERAL FUND. MOTION Ordinance No 2908, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2908, eliminating fund 270 - 1971 G 0 Bndge Bond Redemption Fund and to transfer the $9,178 72 in cash to the General Fund and receipt any future tax revenues into the General Fund Mr. Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned Ordinance No. 2909 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AD VALOREM TAX LEVY IN THE CITY OF PASCO IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW MOTION Ordinance No 2909, was read by title only Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2909, providing for the 1993 Ad Valorem Tax Levy plus new construction and a levy for the LID Guaranty Fund Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned Ordinance No. 2910 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. MOTION. Ordinance No 2910, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 2910, authorizing 1992 Supplemental Budget No 1 in the amount of $202,940 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned Resolution No. 2050 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER FROM THE ENDING FUND BALANCE TO VARIOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE LINE ITEMS 6 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1992 MOTION Resolution No 2050, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Resolution No 2050, authonzmg the transfer of a portion of the General Fund ending fund balance to operating expenditures Mr Lath= seconded the motion Motion earned Ordinance No. 2911 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BENTON-FRANKLIN HEALTH DISTRICT TO CHARGE FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A LICENSE OR PERMIT TO OPERATE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 528 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 2911, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2911, an ordinance concerning the fees for permits issued by the local health officer to persons operating a food establishment Mr. Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2912 AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW CHAPTER 9.08 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING THE CRIMES OF HARASSMENT AND STALKING MOTION Ordinance No 2912, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2912, an ordinance concerning the crimes of harassment and stalking Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Supplemental Agreement for Funding on the Court/Sylvester Street Overlays. Mr Ajax explained that about a year ago staff approached Council and suggested that the Court and Sylvester Overlays be used to tie up some federal money At that time staff pointed out that if the City didn't tie up the money the City was liable to lose it because of the new federal highway act. Staff tied up every federal dollar that the City was eligible for at that time, however, it wasn't enough to do this project In 1992 staff was able to find an additional $53,000 of federal money There is now enough money to do the project The length of the improvement has been changed on Court Street and been cut off at Road 36 instead of Road 44 MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve Supplemental Agreement No 1 to the Court/Sylvester Overlays and, further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the Supplemental Agreement and other Supplemental Agreements which do not increase local financial participation in the project Mr Garnson seconded the motion Motion earned. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Councilmembers concurred that the workshop meeting of December 28, 1992 be cancelled ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 00 P M -7 _,. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1992 ATTEST Jo* Felice, Mayor Catherme D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this t day of liee-01.6e/r , 1992