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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.04.19 Council Minutes- MINUTES - PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1993 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, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, James Ajax, Public Works Director, Dennis Wright, Engineer, Dick Erickson, Parks & Recreation Director, Don Francis, Police Chief, David 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 Hargrow MOTION Mr Lathim moved to amend the consent agenda to include items 3(d) - Ivy Glades, and item 3(e) - Rejection of Bids for Senior Center Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held April 5, 1993 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $292,084 48 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 80904 through 81103 Bad Debt Write-offs To approve bad debt write-offs for ambulance, cemetery, and miscellaneous accounts receivable, in the total amount of $57,386 90 and, of that amount, authorize $32,341 95 be turned over for collection C) Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade/Expansion. To set Monday, May 17, 1993, at 8 00 p m, as the date and time to conduct a hearing on the City of Pasco Proposed Wastewater Facility Plan D) Ivy Glades To approve the concept of permitting the Ivy Glades Development Project to connect to the City sewer system by the way of pressure lines and pump station at the cost of the developer and subject to approval of formal written agreement E) Rejection of Senior Center Bids To reject the bids received on April 14, 1993, for Senior Citizen Center expansion PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mayor DeFehce presented a Proclamation for "Mathematics Awareness Week", April 25 - May 1, 1993 to Miso Mitkovski of Columbia Basin College Math Club MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 1993 REGULAR MEETING Chief Francis presented the "Reserve Police Officer of the Year" Award to Sgt Jack Miller for volunteer service to the City of Pasco as a reserve police officer Sgt Miller has logged over 2500 hours as a reserve officer since 1988 when he joined the Police Department VISITORS. None REPORTS FROM COMMr1ThES AND/OR OFFICERS. Mayor's Activity Report. Mayor DeFelice reported that on April 12 she attended a meeting at Our Lady of Lourdes Health Center for the purpose of conveying concern on the part of OLOL for the funding of La Chnica as well as their concern on La Chnica's ability or inability to retain and recruit physicians On April 14 attended the Volunteer Reception. Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - April 6. 1993. Mr. Kilbury reported that the only item of business concerned the State's putting social programs, i e , work release, into Pasco without the benefit of public heanngs prior to implementation It was felt that these programs should be spread among the several cities B F Transit Board Meeting - April 8, 1993. Mr Garrison reported that he was unable to attend the meeting Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - April 12. 1993 Mayor DeFelice reported that the Committee was anxiously awaiting the bids for the remodel, which unfortunately, were $150,000 over the $800,000 budgeted and would have to be rebid or modified Tr-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Association Meeting - April 14. 1993 Mr Jensen stated that there was no meeting - TRIDEC Board Meeting - April 15. 1993. Mayor DeFelice reported that since the City is no longer a voting member she is no longer attending these meetings on a regular basis unless there is a specific item that concerns Pasco PUBLIC HEARINGS. Schoviller Rezone. Mr. McDonald, Director of Community Development, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law. There were also two letters read into the record by the Clerk from Dale G Van Scholack and Raymond T Michener, both being against the proposed rezone Mr McDonald explained that the area is currenly zoned I-1 - Light Industnal and is traversed with a BPA power line When lookmg at the area south of "A" Street it has somewhat of a look of a heavy industrial area with a meat packing plant and a large salvage yard to the west of the site To the north there is the Bonneville Power Substation, which is an intense use and could be classified a heavy industrial use, and in the south there are tank farms and Big Pasco facility All of this gives the area a look and feel of a heavy industrial setting The power lines and their easement runs across the property, which makes it very difficult for it to be used for a number of things No building is allowed under the power lines, while a salvage yard Would be one of the uses that could utilize all of the property without 2 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL .19, 1993. REGULAR MEETING concern or detnment to the power line easement For these reasons staff recommends the rezone be approved. The Planning Commission disagreed with staff due to the following reasons The proposed site is near one of the mam entrances to the City, the community needs to build up the city and eliminate eye sores, the proposed rezone would have a negative impact upon the development potential of surrounding properties, East Pasco is looking to improve and the proposed uses are not an improvement, and 1-2 uses need to be concentrated next to each other Based upon these issues and testimony provided by adjacent property owners, the Planning Commission concluded it was not appropriate to rezone the property in question from I-1 to 1-2 and recommended the City Council deny the rezone. MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE SCHO'VILLER REZONE I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) (MF #93-08-Z/SP) Mr Joseph Schoviller, of 1613 Road 32, addressed Council to speak in favor of the proposed rezone and explained that the plan is to put up the required 8' fence, paint and landscape it, and also plant trees in front with shrubs along the side Mr Jake Roth, no address given, spoke on behalf of property owners in the area He explained that several pieces of property in that area have been listed with him for three to six years and in that time has received approximately five phone calls concerning it It was his wish that Council would consider the zone change in a favorable way to enhance said property's resale value. Mr Doug Ensor, of 4211 West 17th Court, addressed Council to explain that the group of people he invested with in the property with have spent a great deal of time and energy improving it and would be opposed to the proposed rezone He also felt the a rezone of this property would conflict with the type of development envisioned for the property. Mr Dale VanSchmack, 2141 South Lyle Street, addressed Council and expressed his continued opposition to the proposed rezone Ms Carol Moser, 2862 Eastwood Avenue, addressed Council and spoke against the proposed rezone as a concerned property owner She also felt that even with the required fencing the proposed salvage yard would be an eye sore. Pastor Eugene Lewis, of 1715 West Octave Street, also spoke in opposition to the proposed rezone as it would add to the beautification problems already being experienced in East Pasco and hamper efforts bemg made to improve the image of that section of town 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. 2928 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM 1-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 1993 MOTION Ordinance No 2928, was read by title only Mr Lath= moved to adopt Ordinance No 2928, rezoning said property from I-1 to 1-2. Motion failed to gain the floor for lack of a second MOTION Mr Strode moved to deny the adoption of Ordinance No 2928 rezoning said property from I-1 to 1-2 Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned (Lathim - No) Abatement Cost Recovery - 811 South Myrtle Avenue Mr Rubstello, City Attorney, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law Mr Rubstello explained that this property was partially damaged in a fire To remove or abate what remained cost the City $7,904 19, which is in excess of property's assessed valuation Thus, placing a lien and foreclosing on this property would not recover the amount paid by the City for clean-up, however, there are two owners of the property that the City could proceed against and this was staffs recommendation MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE METHOD OF RECOVERING CITY COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES AT 811 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for further comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed MOTION. Mr. Strode moved to declare abatement expenses for 811 South Myrtle Avenue in the amount of $7,904 19 to be a personal obligation of the property owners and direct the City Attorney to collect same by use of all appropriate legal remedies Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2929 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE CORRECTION OR ADJUSTMENT OF VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO THE CITY, AND CREATING NEW CHAPTER 117 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION. Ordinance No 2929, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2929, establishing a limit of one year prior to notice of error for the collection or refund of water/sewer charges Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2930 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON JAY STREET AND ROAD 22, AND AMENDING SECTION 10 56 080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2930, banning parking on a portion of Jay Street and on a portion of Road 22 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Wright explained that approximately 3 to 4 cars would be eliminated from parking by banning parking on that curve This action was being taken due to a request from the apartment management and MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL d9 0 1993 after field research was done to determine the radius around the curve in question It was found that vehicles, especially B F Transit buses, trying to make that curve would have difficulty if vehicles were parked there Ms Ruby Smith, of 2119 West Jay Street #B, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. She felt that parking should be allowed because when tenants of the apartment complex have visitors that's the only place they can park. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2931 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE MONTHLY COMPENSATION PAID THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS: AND AMENDING SECTION 2 16 010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION. Mr. Lath= moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2931, fixing the monthly compensation for the Mayor at $650 00 and Councilmembers at $450 00 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Mr. Strode expressed his opposition to the proposed ordinance due to the recent increase in water/sewer rates He felt that if the Council could demonstrate that the proposed increase in salary will upgrade and improve the performance of this Council he would support it, however, he didn't believe that to be the case and would urge the Council not to adopt the proposed ordinance Mr. Garrison felt that people know going in what the salary is and if they got elected to make money they are in the wrong place to run for office He, therefore, was opposed to the proposed increase Mr. Hargrow spoke in favor of the increase due to the expenses incurred in the course of performing the duties of Councilmember Mr Dennis Smythwaite, of 925 North Elm Avenue, addressed Council in opposition of the proposed ordinance due to the timing of it Pastor Eugene Lewis expressed his opposition to the proposed ordinance and felt that there was no justification for an increase at this time Motion carried by the following roll call vote Yes - DeFelice, Lathim, Hargrow, Jensen, No - Gamson, Kilbury, Strode UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS. Demolition Clean-up - 113 North Oregon Avenue Mr McDonald explained to Council that in December, 1992, staff caused said structure to be vacated because of substandard conditions The building was posted and the property owner was required to repair or demolish the building The owner failed to do either MOTION Mr Garrison moved to award a contract for the demolition and clean-up of 113 North Oregon Avenue to l3J's Cleaning Service in the amount of $5,236 10 Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously I a gq -7454,7,"v ...S, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 1993 MISCELLANEOUS ,- INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL = None ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 .05 P M ATTEST Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this , 5 day of , 1993 I