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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.10.05 Council MinutesI I 1 1 - MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5,1992 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, Edgar Hargrow, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Absent. Mike Garrison, excused Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, Dennis Wnght, City Engineer, 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. Lathim Motion carried Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held September 21, 1992 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $331,905 06 ($22,690 66 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2762 and 2763, and $309,214 40 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 78378 through 78575) Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $424,138 55, Payroll Voucher Nos 27199 through 27411, and 27412 through 27614 C) Resolution No 2032 To approve Resolution No 2032, authorizing the sale of Lots 12, 13 and 14 of Block 30 in Highland Park Homes Addition, to Dr R C Thomas, for a total price of $12,000 D) Resolution No 2033 To approve Resolution No 2033, adopting the Six-Year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan for the City of Pasco E) Abatement Cost Recovery - 315 South 25th Avenue To fix 8 00 p m, October 19, 1992, as the time and date to hold a public hearing to determine the method of recovering city costs for abatement activities at 315 South 25th Avenue F) Rezone R-1 to RMH-1 (MF #92-32-Z) To accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the rezone of Lot 1, Block 28, Highland Park Homes Addition G) Resolution No 2034. To approve Resolution No 2034, accepting, with the foregoing reservation, the work performed by Morse Construction Group, Inc under Contract No 89-2-01, for the Road 68 Water Storage Facility, provided, however, that the City reserves its claim for wind damage against the insurer, Royal Insurance Company. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1992 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS "Yard of the Month" Awards. September. 1992 The following Pasco residents were presented Certificates of Appreciation from City Council. Betsy Crothers, 604 North Elm Avenue (unable to attend) Jerry & Mary Patterson, 2710 West Bonneville Street (unable to attend) Reya Gore & Alex Galindo, 419 North 8th Avenue (unable to attend) Charles & Came Chambers, 1604 West Mane Street. Dean & Frances Leger, 1820 North 11th Avenue Frank & Nancy Thomsen, 4210 Anza Borrego Court VISITORS Mr Mark Mornsette, of 4009 Desert Court, addressed Council representing the Pasco Downtown Development Association, to request the City's support for a feasibility study for a specialty foods incubator and to act as co-applicant for the grant proposal. MOTION. Mr. Jensen moved that the City be a co-applicant with the Pasco Downtown Development Association seeking financial aid from the U S Economic Development Admirustration to conduct a feasibility study for a specialty foods incubator, and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute such documents that are essential to the application Mr Lath= seconded the motion Motion carned REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES EES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report. Mayor DeFelice reported that on September 21, she attended the "Meet the Supenntendent" reception for Pasco School District. On September 25, gave a welcome address to the 50th Reunion of the Pasco Naval Air Station On September 26, gave a welcome address at the Chamber of Commerce's 35th Annual Sunshine Ball On October 2, attended a sponsor's reception hosted by the Air Show Committee Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting - September 22. 1992 Mr Strode reported that he was unable to attend Safe School for a Safe Community Task Force Meeting - September 22. 1992 Mr Lathim attended as an alternate and reported that new officers were nominated and he did accept the position of Vice- Chairman The main item of business was presented by Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Dennis DeFelice where he outlined juvenile justice procedures and some of the problems associated with it B F Health Board Meeting - September 24. 1992 Mr Strode reported that a report was given by the Community Environmental Health Officer regarding the new schedule of fees for permits and environmental inspections The Board approved' both schedules of fees as reviewed by the cities in the Distnct The Budget Committee report requested action of the Board to continue negotiations with the cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland regarding the method by which food permit fees would be offset and be directly charged by the Health Distnct As a result of this the administrator of the Health District scheduled a meeting with the City Attorneys of the three -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1992 largest cities in the District and has drafted a recommended resolution that will be presented to each of the three cities The Chairman of the Selection Committee reported that an offer has been extended, and accepted, for the position of Health Officer The Budget Committee reported that the budget is on-line, in the black, and will continue to be so throughout this fiscal year Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - October 1. 1992 Mayor DeFelice reported that she was unable to attend Air Pollution Control Authority Meeting - October 1. 1992 Mr Hargrow reported that discussion centered on the development of a dust control policy as well as setting fees for burning violations at $100 00, with dust control violations at $250 00 PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF IDAHO AVENUE BETWEEN THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF YAKIMA STREET AND THE NORTH RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF SHOSHONE STREET IN PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION. Mr McDonald reported that staff did fullfill all statutory requirements for notification of the public regarding this hearing, the City did receive a petition by 100% of the property owner's affected by the proposed vacation, the proposed vacation comports with the overall circulation plan that was adopted earher this year, and no easements would be necessary for future utilities Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed - Ordinance No. 2892 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF IDAHO AVENUE BETWEEN THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE. MOTION: Ordinance No 2892, was read by title only Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2892, vacating certain portions of Idaho Avenue, all located in Pasco Land Company's First Addition Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 2035 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING DESIGNATING THE HANFORD REACH AS A WILD AND SCENIC RIVER MOTION Mr Jensen moved to adopt Resolution No 2035, opposing designating the Hanford Reach as a wild and scenic river Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Crutchfield addressed Council and explained that he received a news release, and County Commissioner Ray Issacson called to confirm it, that the Parks Service has delayed the deadline for comment until November 9, 1992, so the urgency with which the Council was requested to act no longer exists. . Mr. Strode stated that he was surpnsed to see how this resolution was wntten He wasn't under the impression that that was the action 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1992 being requested by Commissioner Issacson After reading over the packet provided by the County Commissioners several times he found that in every case that was not the requested action The City was being requested to act regarding these comments by the County Commissions and, specifically, to try to get an extension on the comment penod The packet stresses that they are not in opposition to the designation of this particular area as a wild and scenic river The objection is to the language in the EIS and the requirements for that type of designation on that area of the nver For these reasons he requested the resolution defeated Mr. Hargrow concurred with Mr Strode. Motion failed by voice vote of six (6) Staff was instructed to develop a report and an appropriate resolution for discussion at the October 26, 1992 workshop meeting Resolution No. 2036 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF THE REQUIREMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY OF CITY SEWER SERVICE AS A REQUIREMENT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT ON CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS MOTION Mr Lathim moved to adopt Resolution No 2036, which sets forth the terms and conditions under which a waiver of sanitary sewer requirements are approved for development in the SW 1/4 of Section 10 near the Road 68 Interchange with 1-182 Mr Strode seconded the motion Mr Ajax addressed Council and explained that city code restncts the issuance of a building permit unless water and sewer service is available to the lot, unless waived by Council The proposed resolution is a waiver of these requirements, however, it requires that the development be served with dry sewers It further states that the houses that are built, if dry sewers are in place and until those sewers can become live, are allowed to have septic tanks Once those sewers are live, because pressure lines have been installed, any additional buildings would be required to connect to the sewer Those buildings that were built before sewer was available would be allowed to stay on septic tanks until there is a health problem _ MOTION Mr Strode moved to amend section 1-C to strike the words "the proposed pressure" and substitute the word "a" Mr Lath= seconded the motion Motion earned Ongmal motion carried Ordinance No. 2893 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ANTI-HARASSMENT ORDERS ISSUED BY FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTS MOTION Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 2893, concerning domestic violence and anti-harassment orders issued by Franklin County Courts Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Mr Crutchfield addressed Council and explained that the proposed resolution, in terms of the timing of the assumption by the City of prosecution of violations of court orders is largely predicated on the ability to have more courtroom time available to the Municipal Court where they will be heard This isn't anticipated until the move to the -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1992!', renovated McLoughlin School building and that project is predicated on a financial package, which includes the payment by the County to the City, of $500,000 for the City's lease hold interests in the Court House Mr Crutchfield further explained that he has provided, to the Commissioner's Office, an agreement that would reaffirm the understanding the city has had with the County smce May, 1992 To date, no executed copy of the agreement has been received by the City The Commissioner's Office has verbally assured the City Manager's office that they are working on finding a firm source of funds so that they can commit to the previous commitment MOTION. Mr Kilbury moved to table Ordinance No 2893 until the next regular Council Meeting Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned Resolution No. 2037 A RESOLUTION CREATING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO BE KNOWN AS THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS TASK FORCE MOTION Mr Jensen an ad hoc committee Standards Task Force carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS moved to adopt Resolution No 2037, creating to be known as the Property Maintenance Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion Award of a Contract for Waterline Installation in Sunset Trail between Road 92 and Road 96 Mr Wright addressed Council and explained that several months ago the City was approached by the owners of property located between Road 92 and Road 96 in the vicinity of Sunset Trail concerning the availability of water to these lands so that the property could be short platted into a number of lots Staff is aware that there are some problems with the water system in that area because there are two small water lines that extend up Road 84 and Road 100 Both of these lines are barely adequate to meet present needs because the ground that they serve is a little higher, therefore, the pressure is a little less Staff was concerned that this would always be a problem in that area until some more water lines are put in Also, there was concern that a break in the water line could put a substantial area out of water if either one of these small lines went out When this action was proposed for development staff felt that this would be an excellent opportunity to improve the city's water system by connecting the lines between Road 92 and Road 96 to make a loop, thereby, increasing the reliability of the system as well as reducing the head losses and mcreasmg pressure Staff feels that the City could contribute materials that are on hand from other projects and reduce the City's financial involvement in this project The projected costs for this project are approximately $16,000 with the fees being paid by the developer amounting to approximately $10,000. Mr. Crutchfield also noted that connection fees paid by other adjacent properties in the future will repay the balance of the project cost -5 Joy aelice, Mayor aa-vgt.Le_ - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1992 MOTION. Mr Lathim moved to award the contract for the construction of a waterline in Sunset Trail Road and Road 96 to the low bidder, Ray Poland and Sons, Inc and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Display of Banners Mr Jensen stated that he has received a request from a citizen who wants the City to allow the placement of banners, for the purpose of advertising events, across City streets to be located strategically throughout the City. Staff was directed to look into the manner and cost of accommodating such banners on major streets ADJOURNMENT. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 55 P M ATTEST Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 1 day of deldAer , 1992 6 -