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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.07.06 Council MinutesMINUTES ' PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 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. Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Edgar Hargrow, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Councilmembers absents Michael Garrison Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, David McDonald, Community Development Director, James Ajax, Public Works Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE* The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA Motion Mr Lathim moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Jensen Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows* A) Approval of Minutes* To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held June 21, 1993 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $287,267 49 ($4,751 68 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2809 and 2810, and $282,515 81 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 81875 through 82071) Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $437,902 27, Payroll voucher Nos 31003 through 31202, and 31203 through 31425 Bad Debt Write-offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility ' billing, ambulance, cemetery and Municipal Court non-criminal and criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $82,794 82 and, of that amount, authorize $76,411 30 be turned over for collection C) Lease of City Property for Farming Purposes To approve the Addendum to the lease with Tippett Land and Mortgage Company to extend the lease of the city property for farming purposes, under the specifications delineated therein PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS "Yard of the Month" Awards. June. 1993 The following Pasco residents were presented Certificates of Appreciation from Mayor Joyce DeFelice Raymond & Barbara Wilson, 925 North Elm Avenue, Lot #80 Robert & Delma Schuller, 2710 West Hopkins Street (Unable to attend) Tom Richwine & Donna Seeliger, 1012 West Bonneville Street Felix, Dr & Santos Vargas, 1728 West Bonneville Street (Unable to attend) Joe & Sherry Gonzalez, 1719 North 23rd Avenue (Unable to attend) Ralph & Paula Kitchel, 4504 Desert Plateau Dnve MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1993 VISITORS None. REPORTS FROM COMMIT rhEs AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on June 22, she attended the "Education Appreciation Reception" to give recognition to Legislators for their support of higher education On June 27, attended a banquet and opening ceremonies for the Washington State Association of Pupil Transportation Conference On July 3, participated in the 4th of July parade along with several other councilmembers, as well as Grande Ole Fourth celebrations On July 4, attended the fireworks show and gave an official welcome Association of Washington Cities Convention - June 23-25. 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that he attended two urban growth meetings and one on the essentials of annexation Liberty Theater Committee Meeting - June 24. 1993. Mr Hargrow reported that the Committee has reached one of it's first landmark by raising $5,000, which the City has agreed to match for a feasibility study Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - July 1. 1993. Mayor DeFelice reported that she was unable to attend the meeting Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting July 6. 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that one of the directors pointed out that Lewis Street should be flattened out and a crossing made The annual meeting was moved to October 19th The Autumn Festival Committee will have their first meeting soon PUBLIC HEARINGS Alley Vacation - Block 5. Steffin's Addition #93-24-V) 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 Mr McDonald explained that a report from the City Engineer showed that there are two (2) water lines in the alley Because of this, staff is recommending that this vacation not be approved MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE EAST/WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, STEFFIN'S ADDITION 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. 2945 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, STEFFIN'S ADDITION Motion Ordinance No 2945 was read by title only Mr. Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2945, vacating the east/west alley located in Block 5, Steffin's Addition Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion failed unanimously MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL 'JULY 6, 1993 Street Vacation - Portions of Elm and Sycamore Avenue (MF #93-27- Lo_ 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 The Franklin County P U D #1 has requested an easement for any future utility needs MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE WEST 10 FEET OF SYCAMORE AVENUE, ABUTTING LOTS 1-14, BLOCK 5, AM WEHE'S FIRST ADDITION AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF ELM AVENUE ABUTTING LOTS 15-28, BLOCK 15, A.M. WEHE'S FIRST ADDITION 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. 2946 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ELM AVENUE AND SYCAMORE AVENUE Motion Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2946, vacating certain portions of the North Elm and North Sycamore Avenue rights- of-way Mr Jensen seconded the motion Mr Kilbury explained that quite frequently Council reviews requests for the abandonment of rights-of-way on the northeastern section of town and felt that it would be a good idea to have the Planning Commission review this area and make recommendations on what should be closed rather than doing it piece-meal. Mr Crutchfield agreed that this could be relayed to the Planning Commission to undertake this and advise Council within a 90 day period Mr Rubstello explained that the prepared ordinance did not have the language necessary to grant the appropriate easement and he felt that tabling this action would give staff appropriate time to amend the ordinance Mr Strode felt tabling the ordinance was unnecessary and that the necessary wording could be added without Council having to wait Motion Mr Jensen moved to table Ordinance No 2946 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried (No - Strode) Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan - 1994-1999 Mr. Ajax, Public Works Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law Mr Ajax explained that every year the City is required to adopt a six- year transportation improvement program The program before Council for the ensuing six calendar years, 1994-1999, essentially consists of overlaying the streets that were paved 15 years ago In the next two years the amount of money needed for overlays on schedule is $645,000 short of the revenue that's available Staff has applied for a Public Works Trust Fund Loan to allow the City to overlay those streets. If successful in receiving the loan the City would then be in the position in the next 6 years to have $150,000 per year of 1/2 cent gas tax money available for new construction Staff is recommending, in addition to the overlays (premised that the City will receive the loan), that in 1994 an LID be attempted to improve Burden Road from -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1993 Road 44 to Road 68 This would provide a second outlet for the Riverview Heights area, would provide access to the TRAC Project, and facilitate other development In 1995 it is proposed that Burden Road from Road 100 to Road 68 be improved. In 1996 it is suggested that $150,000 be spent to study a future overpassing of the railroad tracks, e, replace/supplement the Lewis Street Underpass by the extension of Sylvester Street to Oregon Avenue, or Court Street at it's end from 1st Avenue over the railroad tracks to 1st Avenue It was staffs view that development in northwest Pasco is the key to Pasco's best future It is also recognized that the Lewis Street Underpass is inadequate to serve the needs of Pasco and presents a physical barrier Staff would like to take the first step in correcting this problem by ordering a study to determine where an overpass should be put. MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 1994-1999 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN Mr. Eugene Lewis, of 1715 West Octave Street, asked how much of the 1994 proposed budget would go toward the Burden Road project? Mr Ajax explained that 1994 Overlays, to stay on schedule, will cost $562,000, while projected revenue is $250,000 If the City receives the Public Works Trust Fund Loan the short fall for the overlays would be made by this loan Each year, additionally, the City would get $150,000 of the 1/2 cent gas tax that's shared by the State It is proposed in the written plan that all of that money go toward the Burden Road improvement If Council were to amend this,it would be 80% of that money, or $120,000, with the other $30,000 going toward the widening of Court Street from Road 36 to Road 40 Mr Michael Orozco, of 1725 West 21st Street, stated that Pasco's roads are too small and tight, making it difficult for trucks to make nght-hand turns Mr Ajax explained that Pasco's lane widths are 12 feet, which is the same width as the Interstate Highways He explained that Court Street, 20th Avenue, and Sylvester Street are not truck routes and those intersections do have tighter radius' by design. Ms Minnie Pesina, of 407 West Shoshone Street, was excited to learn that there was even a possibility of a study to open the way over to the east side of Pasco Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed RESOLUTION NO. 2090 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET, STORM DRAIN AND BRIDGE PROGRAMS FOR THE CITY OF PASCO Motion Resolution No 2090 was read by title only Mr Lathim moved to approve Resolution No 2090, which establishes the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for calendar years 1994 through 1999 Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion Mr Strode moved to amend the motion by modifying 1994 item #2 by striking $150,000 1/2 cent gas tax, replacing it with $120,000 1/2 cent gas tax, and adding a third item for $30,000 for MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1993 the Court Street widening from Road 36 to Road 40, to increase the $450,000 LID to $480,000 and adjust the total accordingly Mr Lathim seconded the motion. The amending motion earned unanimously The onginal motion as amended carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS. ORDINANCE NO. 2947 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2939 TO CORRECT A DEFECT IN WORDING Motion. Ordinance No. 2947, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 2947, amending Ordinance No 2939, to correct defective wording. Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously. Comprehensive Land Use - Amending the Community Development Policy Plan Mr McDonald explained that this item went to the Planning Commission at the direction of Council for review After conducting a public hearing the Commission recommended that the involved area be rezoned and that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to reflect residential land use rather than commercial (Due to equipment failure discussion on the above item was,lost ) ORDINANCE NO. 2948 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANNING AND AMENDING THE COMMUNTY DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN Motion Ordinance No 2948, was read by title only Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2948, amending the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco Motion failed due to lack of a second ORDINANCE NO. 2949 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY) Motion Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2949, granting a rezone from R-1 to R-2 Mr Strode seconded the motion (Due to equipment failure some discussion was lost ) Mr Hargrow expressed his concerns about this item and wanted to see a concomitant agreement that would restrict the developer to single family units in that area. He felt there were enough multiple family units in the area Mr McDonald explained that the R-2 Zoning would allow single family units, duplex units, and triplex and fourplex units It would also require 5,000 square feet for each residential unit, thus, a four-plex would require 20,000 square feet of land Mr Strode stated that a concomitant agreement is not appropriate in a rezone action, therefore, that type of a discussion can not be held If - 5 - cs' MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1993 this property is not rezoned to R-2 the developer is prohibited from building single family units in the current area due to the small lot size Mr Rubstello concurred with Mr Strode and explained that Council needed to decide if the proposed changes would be appropriate for the area involved. Mr Lath= felt that the reports from the Planning Commission and from staff were very comprehensive and that Council needed to approve this action to help promote development Mr Jensen felt Council should wait and be sure that they were not allowing something to go into that neighborhood that isn't consistent with current development Motion failed by the following roll call vote Yes - Lathim, Strode, DeFelice, No - Hargrow, Jensen, Kilbury ORDINANCE NO. 2950 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING BENEFITS FOR NON- REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES, AND AMENDING SECTION 242 180 PMC AND CLARIFYING THE INTENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 2941. Motion Ordinance No. 2950, was read by title only Mr. Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2950, clarifying the intent of Ordinance No 2941 as it relates to vacation benefits Mr Hargrow seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None NEW BUSINESS Award of the Hugo Waterline Project. Motion. Mr Jensen moved to award the contract for the Hugo Waterline construction to the low bidder, Sharpe & Preszler Construction, Inc , in the amount of $9,513 35, and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carned by unanimous roll call vote MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Removal of Trees - Letter from Hallmark Mr Hargrow explained that Council received a letter requesting permission to remove some trees along Lewis Street that were obstructing the signs of a business and he felt this was a reasonable request when considering the amount of revenue generated by this business After a general discussion by Council it was determined that permission to remove the trees in question would be denied as these trees are part of a beautification plan for the City Ordinance No. 2946* Motion Mr Strode moved to return Ordinance No 2946 to the table for action Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion carried (No - Jensen) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1993 Motion Mr. Strode moved to amend Section #1- of Ordinance No 2946 to read as follows That the east 10' of Elm Avenue abutting Lots 1-14, Block 15, A M. Wehe's First Addition and the west 10' of Sycamore Avenue abuttmg Lots 15-28, Block 15, A M Wehe's First Addition to the City of Pasco according to the plat thereof of record in the Office of the Auditor, Franklin County, Washington, be vacated, subject to the City of Pasco retaining an easement for utilities and the granting of easements for public utility over, under and across the vacated property. Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Jensen felt Council was rushing this item unnecessarily Motion carried (No - Jensen) ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 30 P M. c..e.• De.Velt-Le_ eFelice, Mayor Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this i cA day of --.V.V.1) , 1993 7 ,