Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.11.16 Council Minutes' MINUTES r 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 MINUTES 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 -2- MINUTES 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 -3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1992 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 to town houses 9 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 -4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1992 1 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 5 MINUTES 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 -6 MINUTES 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 -7 - MINUTES 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 41,/tA,--P)0 _LpamAgivj Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day of 4eaeldikeyr , 1992 ta.S * ANI,` 8