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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 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 Garnson, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan
Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present were. Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance
Director, Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, Dick Erickson, Parks &
Recreation Director, 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. Jensen moved to approve the Consent Agenda
Seconded by Mr Garrison Motion carried Consent items are as
follows.
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
November 2, 1992
B) Bills and Communications • To approve General Claims in the
amount of $250,778 65 ($18,782 56 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 2770 and 2772, and $231,996 09 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 78944 through 79099)
C) Resolution No 2045. To approve Resolution No 2045,
establishing new fees and charges for golf cart storage at Sun
Willows Golf Course
D) Distribution of Equipment Rental Replacement Fund Interest To
authorize the transfer of $215,538 of accumulated interest from
the Equipment Rental Replacement Fund in the following
amounts $84,028 to the General Fund, $52,167 to the Street
Fund, $18,263 to the Cemetery Fund, $3,653 to the Senior
Citizen Center Fund, and $57,427 to the Water/Sewer Fund
E) Resolution No 2046. To approve Resolution No 2046, which sets
forth the terms and conditions of a utility service waiver for Mr
Wise
F) Resolution No 2047 To approve Resolution No 2047, creating
an ad hoc committee to advise the city regarding surburban
standards
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
VISITORS
None
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1992
REPORTS FROM COMM111k,ES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report. Mayor DeFelice reported that on November
5th, attended and helped kick-off the "Wear and Share Program" in a
nation-wide clothing recycling effort between the Textile Association
of America and Goodwill Industries
On November 7th, officiated with Councilmember Hargrow at the
State Cross-Country Meet and presented trophies to the winners
On November 10th, gave welcoming remarks and presented a
proclamation at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program's Annual
Recognition Breakfast
On November 12th, attended a demonstration of the Department of
Energy's robotic control system that will be used in tank clean-up
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - November
3 1992 Mr Kilbury reported that there was an annual meeting in
addition to the board meeting of the 3rd. Two new directors elected
to the board were Greg Banks of Husk Office Supplies and Don Cobb of
Cross River Intenors It was reported that the Pasco Farmer's Market
is the number one market in the State in terms of number of vendors
Mark Mornsette was re-elected president, Joe Pnce was elected vice-
president, Chuck Coleman was elected as treasurer, and Mike Miller
as secretary There was discussion concerning the Property
Maintenance Standards Committee being appointed by the City
Council
Parks and Recreation Advisory Council Board Meeting - November 5.
1992 Mayor DeFelice reported that Board Members were taken to
the soccer fields that have been built on Argent Street and after that
they were taken to the King Center where they toured the facility
The focus of the meeting was the relocation of the weight room
Air Pollution Control Board Meeting - November 5. 1992 Mr
Hargrow reported that the meeting was routine in nature with
discussion centering on a one-time infrastructure grant of $70,000
Approved expenditures for the month of October, 1992 Given a
presentation by the Department of Ecology and the E.P A
B F Transit Board Meeting - November 5. 1992 Mr Garrison
reported that a resolution was passed giving authonzation to purchase
nine para-transit vehicles for the Dial-a-Ride system Discussed the
employee health plan and decided to look at a draft budget at the next
meeting
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - November 9. 1992
Mayor DeFelice reported that she was unable to attend the meeting
Task Force For a Safe Community Meeting - November 10. 1992 Mr
Jensen reported that there was discussion on the placement of ad-hoc
committee members and elected the executive board A revised
meeting schedule was set up for the year with meetings being held
every two weeks rather than monthly, one in the evening to encourage
more parental participation
BFRC Tn-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - November 12.
1992 Mr Kilbury reported that the Committee approved an
amendment from B. F. Transit to the 1993 Transportation
Improvement Program in order to facilitate prioritization of it's
projects. The Federal Highway Administration has requested input on
the highway system There will be a transportation and environment
workshop on November 18th in Wenatchee
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REGULAR MEETING
PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1992 ,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Kidwell Appeal - Rezone R-T to R-1-S Mr McDonald, Director of
Community Development, addressed Council and noted for the record
that notice of the public heanng was published as required by law
Mr McDonald explained that at the last regular Planning Commission
meeting there was a public heanng to consider the matter of rezoning
the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 9 north, Range 29
east This piece of property is located directly north of the proposed
TRAC Facility and east of Road 68 The Planning Commission, after
reviewing this matter through a public hearing, recommended that
only a portion of this property should be rezoned as requested by the
applicant
Earlier today the applicant Mr Kidwell, submitted a letter to Mr
McDonald requesting that staffs proposal be altered rather than
having a quarter taken out his proposal and he would consent to have a
buffer strip run along the full southern portion of the property to
provide that buffer between the TRAC Facility and the proposed
arterial street as suggested by the Planning Commission Staff feels
this to be an acceptable proposal, however, there is no ordinance on
the agenda that would allow this to occur
Staff proposed that this hearing be continued at the next regular
meeting as there is a scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission
for November 19, 1992, where this matter could be presented for
their concurrence This would provide staff with an opportunity to
prepare the necessary ordinance for action at the next regular
meeting
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to continue the hearing until December
7, 1992, to allow the - Planning Commission to make a
recommendation to the Council Mr Kilbury seconded the motion
Motion carried
Appeal of Planning Commission's Recommendation - Preliminary Plat
Desert Plateau Division #2 (MF #92-48-PP) Mr McDonald addressed
Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was
published as required by law
Mr McDonald explained that in 1977 the city annexed an area now
known as Desert Plateau/Riverview Heights After this area was
annexed it was given the zone classification of R-1-S, which permits a
density of one dwelling unit per every 10,000 square feet
Mr. Bosch's proposal requests approval to develop 129 lots Of the
129 lots, Mr Bosch would like 24 of these lots to be approved with a
planned density development designation with the average size of
these lots at 7,500 square feet Mr McDonald explained that the
Planning Commission heard testimony relative to concerns of
increased traffic, emergency access, community and neighborhood
character, and street lighting
Mr McDonald spoke to the concern on increased traffic and explained
that, according to the Institute of Traffic Engineers report titled
"Single Family Detached Residential Development", one (1) single
family dwelling unit, on average, generates ten (10) vehicle trips per
day, while condominium/town house development generates six
vehicle trips per day per unit
In regards to access, it is possible to get to Desert Plateau by using
Road 36 through Riverview Heights should Road 44 be blocked off
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The development in this section was designed so that each subdivision
would interconnect with each other
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH A
DENSITY INCREASE OF DESERT PLATEAU #2 BE APPROVED
Mr Bosch addressed Council and explained that under Planned
Density Development the zoning would allow for zero lot line housing
and the proposed development would have single family dwelling
units These units would receive a deed, would be considered
executive housing geared towards "empty nesters” and would be owner
occupied.
The following persons addressed the Council and spoke against the
proposed preliminary plat with a density increase of Desert Plateau #2
Mr. Fred Sener, of 4714 Mojave Drive (presented petition against
proposed action)
Mr Frank Thomson, of 4210 Anza-Borrego
Mr John Patrick, of 4209 Mojave Drive
Mr Rex Stuart, of 4509 Hilltop Dnve
Mr Frank Moore, of 4010 Rivulet
Mr Lindsay Todd, of 4403 Desert Plateau
Mr Dan Tallman, of 4411 Desert Plateau Dnve
Mr Don Newton, of 4705 Hilltop Drive
Ms Sandra Morgon, of 4400 Desert Dnve.
Mr. Nells Larson, of 3708 Riverward Street
Mr Howard Rowell, of 4709 Hilltop Drive
The following persons addressed the Council and spoke in favor of the
proposed preliminary plat with a density increase of Desert Plateau #2
Mr Mark Pence, address not given
Mr Leonard Deitrich, of 4615 Hilltop Drive
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for further comments
from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared
closed
Mayor DeFelice called for a five minute recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9 30 p m
Mayor DeFelice asked Mr Bosch if he would be willing to reconfigure
the proposed development so that the twelve town houses on the
southeast corner of the subdivision would be relocated, as those who
have already bought homes in the area didn't expect to be living next
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Mr Bosch stated that it would be possible to drop two or three lots
and put in two 10,000 square foot residences, but as for moving them
completely he would be unwilling to do that
Mr Garrison stated that he would like to see more development in
that area -
Mr Jensen stated that he found himself in a difficult position as he is a
resident of the area and disagrees with a lot of his neighbors on this
issue. However, when he sought a position on the Council several
years ago he promised he would listen to the wishes of his
constituents; therefore, he would have to vote no on this issue
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Mr Lathim stated that those in attendance needed to understand that
the Council would be making a decision based on past years of
planning and discussion concernmg the proposed area's development
Mayor DeFelice stated that she has lived in that subdivision for nearly
13 years When she purchased her house she knew that she was
buying a house in Phase I and that some day there would be a Phase II
She stated that if she lived in the area of the proposed subdivision she
doesn't think it would be pleasant to look out and see a town house
when she always envisioned being surrounded by other single family
residences That was her only concern with the proposal and she
would have to vote against it for that reason.
Mr Kilbury expressed his concern with the proposed development
having lots of less than 10,000 square feet and felt that if it was
Council's wish to approve this action it would be better to change the
existing zoning ordinance to allow compliance Until such time that
this was done he would have to vote no
Mr. Strode stated that he could not see any detriment to the approval
of the proposed development and would vote for it wholeheartedly.
Mr Hargrow stated that he feels that Pasco has lost many citizens to
Kennewick and Richland due to the lack of town houses or
condominiums, therefore, he would be in support of the proposed
development
Ordinance No. 2901
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND PLATTING AND
ESTABLISHING PLANNED DENSITY DEVELOPMENT
DESIGNATIONS FOR PROPERTIES TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN
DESERT PLATEAU DIVISION #2
MOTION Ordinance No 2901 was read by title only Mr Garnson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2901, approving a preliminary plat and
establishing planned density development designations for Desert
Plateau Division #2 Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carned
by roll call vote Yes - Garrison, Lathim, Hargrow, Strode, No -
DeFelice, Jensen, Kilbury
Mayor DeFelice called for a 3 minute recess
Side Yard Setback Code Amendment RMG-1 District (MF #92-54-CA)
Mr McDonald addressed Council and noted for the record that notice
of the public hearing was published as required by law
Mr McDonald explained that as indicated in the agenda report there
is a proposal before Council to amend the side yard setbacks relative to
mobile home subdivisions Heretofore, side yard setbacks were
required to be ten feet with the main reason for this to provide an
extra measure of fire safety at a time when mobile homes were built at
a lower standard
At one time mobile homes were built with thinner side walls, were
aluminum sided, they did not contain sheet rock or other materials
that would retard the spread of fire Since 1987 requirements for
mobile homes have significantly changed to reduce this danger of fire
There has been a proposal suggested by a number of developers that
side yard setbacks could now be reduced This matter was reviewed
by the Planning Commission at a public hearing and they concurred
with the developers
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1992
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER AMENDING THE MINIMUM SIDE YARD SETBACK IN THE
RMH-1 (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME) ZONE FROM 10 FEET TO 5
FEET.
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. 2902
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING PMC
TITLE 22
MOTION Ordinance No. 2902, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2902, amending PMC Title 22 by
altering yard setbacks in the RMH-1 Distnct. Mr Hargrow seconded
the motion Motion carned
Washington Street and 9th Avenue Street Vacation (MF #92-53-V)
Mr McDonald addressed Council and noted for the record that notice
of the public hearing was published and the property was posted as
required by law A resolution passed recently on this issue was
forwarded to the Engineenng Department, Public Works Department
and all utility companies The Franklin County PUD, Engineering
Department and the cable company requested a ten foot easement be
retained
Mr. McDonald explained that there was a request from a property
owner in this area to vacate the access right-of-way on 9th Avenue and
Washington Street.
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER VACATION OF PORTIONS OF WASHINGTON STREET AND
9TH AVENUE
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. 2903
AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND 9TH AVENUE RIGHTS-OF-WAY
MOTION Ordinance No 2903, was read by title only Mr Hargrow
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2903, vacating certain portions of
Washington Street and 9th Avenue, all located in the Riverside
Addition Mr Garnson seconded the motion Motion earned
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2904
AN ORDINANCE CREATING CERTAIN CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS,
AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 9 04, 9 12, 9 32, 9 52, AND 9 64
OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION Ordinance No 2904, was read by title only Mr Garnson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2904, an ordinance creating certain
cnminal violations and amending Chapters 9 04, 9 12, 9 32, 9 53, and
9 64 of the Pasco Municipal Code Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Motion carried
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, t1992
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reinstatement of Business License Privilege for Amy Lopez.
Mayor DeFelice explained that there was a tabled motion of the floor
from the November 2, 1992, meeting to reinstate Ms Lopez' licensing
privilege under the conditions of a one year probation
Ms Minnie Pesina, address not given, again addressed Council in
support of Ms Lopez' licensing privilege being reinstated
Tabled motion failed by roll call vote Yes - Lathim, Hargrow, No -
Garrison, Jensen, Kilbury, Strode, DeFelice
MOTION . Mr Jensen moved to approve the Findings of Fact and
denial of reinstatement of business license privileges for Amy Lopez
and authorize the Mayor to sign the same. Mr. Garrison seconded
motion Motion earned by roll call vote Yes - Jensen, Kilbury, Strode,
DeFelice, Garrison, No - Lathim, Hargrow
Mr Kilbury felt that it would be appropriate for staff to draw up
procedures and requirements to be followed for the reinstatement of
business licenses
Mr. Lathim offered encouragement to Ms Lopez and told her to
continue to carry on and that she was doing a good job
NEW BUSINESS
1993 Hotel/Motel Tax Allocations
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to allocate the 1993 Hotel/Motel Tax
expenditures as follows Visitor & Convention Bureau - 40%
ALLOCATION
Chamber of Commerce 7,500
Autumn Festival 7,000
Air Show 3,000
Water Follies 5,000
Historical Society 11,000
Mid-Columbia Symphony 2,000
Recreation Events 2,000
Float Association 2,000
Children's Museum 500
TOTAL: 30,500
Mr Jensen seconded the motion
Mr Lathim felt there should have been some discussion before a
motion was made He felt that the Visitor & Convention Bureau should
have gotton 50%, the Historical Society should have gotten $9,000
and the Air Show should have gotten $3,500
Mayor DeFelice wanted to go on record as opposing the funding of
events that don't need additional funding like the Air Show and Water
Follies
MOTION Mr Jensen amended the motion to change the Historical
Society's allocation to $9,000 Mr Strode seconded the motion
Motion carried (Lathim - No)
Original amended motion carried by roll call vote Yes - Hargrow,
Jensen, Kilbury, Strode, Garrison, No - DeFelice, Lathim
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1992
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
None
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 37 P M
ATTEST
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Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this day of 4eaeldikeyr , 1992
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