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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.09.08 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 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, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury (arrived at 8:22p m), 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, Don Francis, Police Chief, and Kurt Luhrs, Admirustrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. The meetmg 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 nunutes of Regular Meetmg held August 17, 1992 To approve minutes of Special Meeting held August 24, 1992. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $484,145 89 ($35,025 26 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 26727543 and 2755, and $449,120 63 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 77954 through 78223) C) Tn-Cities Work Release Facility Agreement. To approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Kennewick, Richland and Pasco, and the State Department of Corrections, for the sitin of a Work Release Facility in the Tn-Cities area and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement D) Dedication of Property. To accept the Dedication of Lot 4, Block 103, Northern Pacific Plat to the City of Pasco, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Deed E) Pasco First Christian Church Expansion (MF #92-36-SP). To approve a special permit for the expansion of the Pasco First Christian Church on Lots 1-32, Block 15, Pasco Land Company's Fist Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission. F) Special Permit Auto Sales in C-1 Zone - 1320 North Fourth Avenue IMF #92-38-SP) To approve the special permit for auto sales facility on Lot 1, Sydney's Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission. G) Lewis/Sylvester Interchange - TIA Design Prospectus. To authorize staff to submit the design prospectus for the Lewis/Sylvester Street Interchange and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the funding document certification H) Resolution No 2029. To approve Resolution No. 2029, fixing 8.00 p m., October 5, 1992, as the time and date for a public heanng to consider the proposed vacation. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 I) Agreement with Pasco School district for Police Services To approve the Interagency Agreement between Pasco School Distnct No. 1 and the City of Pasco for police services, and authorize the Mayor to sign the same J) Kidwell Rezone. RT (Residential Transitional) to C-3 (General Commercial). To set 8.00 p.m., September 21, 1992, as the time and date for a heanng to consider the Kidwell appeal PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mayor DeFelice presented a plaque to Mrs Shirley Sheppard in appreciation of her 18 years of service on the Housing Authority Board. "Yard of the Month" Awards. September. 1992. The following Pasco residents were presented Certificates of Appreciation from City Council. Lucile Lee, 1820 East Helena Street (unable to attend) Wiley and Isabelle Nobles, 205 South 26th Avenue Michael and Barbara Davis, 1127 West Irving Street Henry and Cleo Crust, 1703 West Octave Street Nathaniel Conley, 2311 West Leola Street Blake Yates, 3804 Riverward Court (unable to attend). VISITORS Mayor DeFelice introduced Mr Nash as a visitor who wished to speak to the Council concerning Ordinance No 2771 - Orders of Protection, and explained that she would excuse herself from discussing this issue as this matter involves the City Attorney and the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney, whom she is married to, thus putting her in an awkward position She turned things over to Mr Lath= as Mayor Pro- Tem and left the meeting room. Mr Richard Nash, of 1708 North 18th Drive, addressed Council and expressed his objections to the city's stand on not prosecuting violations of anti-harrassment orders issued by Franklin County Distnct Court when an incident occurs within the city limits of Pasco After a lengthy discussion regarding the responsibilities of city and county courts, it was the general concensus of Council to have staff look into this issue and the City Manager noted the issue would be before the Council with in a month Mayor DeFelice returned to the Council table and asked that the record show that Mr. Kilbury had arnved (8.22 p m.) Mr Mike McKeever, of 1520 West Clark Street #B, addressed Council regarding gang activity in his neighborhood. He stated that he felt there wasn't enough being done to stop these kind of activities He commended the police officer that responded to his call and stated that the officer was very helpful, however, felt that enough wasn't, and couldn't, be done because of the way the laws regarding gang activity are written Mayor DeFelice suggested to Mr. McKeever that he talk with Chief Don Francis and find out what he can and cannot do when faced with a situation involving gang activity She also recommended that he talk with Mr Jensen about the Task Force for a Safe Commuruty and get involved with a group that's trying to combat this growing problem in the area , -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that she attended four (4) ribbon cutting ceremonies for new businesses in the downtown area. Pasco Downtown Development Association Special Board Meeting - August 18. Regular Board Meeting - September 1. and Special Board Meeting - September 8. 1992. Mr. Kilbury arnved late and was unable to give his report B F Regional Council Board Meeting - August 21. 1992* Mr. Kilbury arrived late and was unable to give his report. Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting - August 25. 1992 Mr Strode reported that there was discussion regarding several service requests that have been provided to the Bureau There have been about fifteen (15) requests by organizations who are interested in having their group meet here m the Tn-Cities. Task Force for a Safe Community - August 25. Board of Trustees Annual Meeting - August 27. 1992. Mr Jensen reported that Capt Andy Anderson was elected as Chairman for the year. The Task Force has accomplished a lot and helped get $140,000 in grants, $110,000 being a single grant towards having police officers in schools $30,000 was in support of a program designed to assist parents with "at-nsk" youth Chief Francis gave an update on gang activities As a result of his report, and some concerns expressed in regards to prosecution for those who are beyond the point of rehabilitation, pressure is to be applied to encourage the judicial system to place those who are eligible m an adult court B F Distnct Health Board Meeting - August 27. 1992: Mr. Strode reported that there was no meeting. B F Regional Council Tn-MATS RTPO Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - September 3. 1992. Mr Kilbury arnved late and was unable to give his report Air Pollution Control Authonty Board Meeting - September 3. 1992 Mr Hargrow reported that he was unable to attend the meeting. Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - September 3. 1992 Mayor DeFelice reported that the brochure on Parks & Recreation activities has been sent out to residents The Park Board will be having a special meeting to consider the project to light Walter's Field PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE BENTON-FRANKLIN HUMANE SOCIETY INCREASED IMPOUND, BOARDING AND ANNUAL LICENSE FEES FOR DOGS AND CATS Mr Luhrs informed Council that in early August a letter was received from the Benton-Franklin Humane Society requesting that the City increase fees for boarding and impounding animals to bnng the City's fees in line with Kennewick and Richland. Mr Lathim asked if this increase also included cats and was told by Ms Diane Webber, Executive Director of the Humane Society, that the fees for cats were already the same as Kennewick's and Richland's -3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 , Y Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Hargrow stated that he couldn't understand why Pasco should have to stay in line with Kennewick and Richland He felt that the justification sounded like consolidation and didn't want to keep up with Kennewick and Richland in anything Mr Strode asked Ms Webber if the volunteer help the Society received helped in any way defray the costs for operations? Ms Webber explained that volunteers work with pet therapy programs as well as those who are working off community service hours No volunteers are allowed to handle the animals due to the issue of habihty Ordinance No. 2890 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE FOR LICENSE, IMPOUND AND BOARDING FEES, AND AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.04 - ANIMAL CONTROL. MOTION. Ordinance No. 2890, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 2890, providing for an increase in impound, boarding and license fees, and amending PMC Ch 8 04 - Animal Control. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (Hargrow - No). ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2887 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND AUTHORIZING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORECLOSURE OF DELINQUENT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS OR INSTALLMENTS MOTION. Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2887, concerning the foreclosure of delinquent local improvement district assessments and installments. Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS. DNR Annexation Request. MOTION Mr Garrison moved to dechne the Department of Natural Resources request to initiate annexation proceedings until such proceedings can be guided by county-wide policies. Mr Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL . Mr Kilbury gave a report on the Tr-MATS meeting he attended. He mformed Council that the restoration of the Pasco Railroad Depot, and the extension of the City/County Bike Path were recommended for consideration as regional priorities. -4 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9.10 P M. I Joye't elice, Mayor ATTEST: Catherme D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this ) day o 1992