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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.11.01 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1993 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFehce, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Council members present Joyce DeFehce, Michael Garrison, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathan, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; 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. Jensen. MOTION. Mr. Kilbury moved to amend the Consent Agenda and replace Item 3(e) - Go-Cart Track (MF #93-58-SP) with the Farrell Annexation (MF #93-43-A1) Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously Onginal motion as amended earned unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held October 18, 1993 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $325,736 81 ($7,694 12 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2826, and $318,042 69 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 83619 through 83788) Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $645,856 18, Payroll voucher Nos 32777 through 32962, and 32963 through 33339 Bad Debt Write-Offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, miscellaneous, and Municipal Court non-criminal and criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $107,718 44 and, of that amount, authorize $106,542 87 be turned over for collection C) Special Permit Off-Premise Directional Sign at Ainsworth Street and Fourth Avenue (MF #93-46-SP) To approve the Special Permit for the Waterworld Marina's off-premise directional sign at Ainsworth Street and Fourth Avenue, as recommended by the Planning Commission D) Special Day Care at 1512 East Columbia Avenue (MF #93-52-SP) To approve the Special Permit for the Apostolic Bethel Temple Day Care Center at 1512 East Columbia Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission E) Farrell Annexation (MF #93-43-A1) To set 8 00 p m, Monday, November 15, 1993, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the Farrell Annexation Petition MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 1993 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Certificate of Appreciation to William (Bill) Leahy Mayor DeFelice presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr Leahy for the development of the Tn-Cities International Cross Country Race Course and expressed the gratitude of the Council for his efforts in making a good idea a reality. Mr Leahy expressed his gratitude to those who helped him complete this project AAA Pedestnan Safety Award Mr Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, presented a plaque to the Mayor and City Council from the American Automobile Association (Pedestnan Protection Program) for a fatality- free pedestrian safety record He also expressed his appreciation of the Engineering and Public Works staff for their efforts in keeping Pasco's streets clean and safe VISITORS None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on October 23, participated in ribbon cutting ceremony for Little Chapala, located at 508 N. 4th Avenue. On October 22, gave welcoming remarks to the District #9 Toastmasters. On October 24, gave welcoming remarks to the new pastor of the Greater Faith Baptist Church On October 29, participated as a judge for a pumpkin carving contest for the Franklin County Historical Society Pasco Downtown Development Association Annual Meeting - October 19 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that there was discussion on the need for new carpet at the Village Market Place, membership lists were passed out, Mark Mornsette received a plaque as retiring president, comments from the floor suggested that the City purchase the Shields building and use the front for an office Good Roads Association Meeting - October 20. 1993 Mr. Lathim reported that he attended the PNWA meeting before the Good Roads Association meeting and would give a report on that He reported that Washington D C had rescinded their offer to allow lowering the levees by the Moore Mansion This decision was based on the events of the Flood of 1993 along the Mississippi River The Division offices stated that we were given the okay to go ahead in May, 1992, and they plan to carry through with that decision Visitor and Convention Bureau Board Meeting - October 28. 1993 Mr Strode was unable to attend the meeting B F Health Board Meeting - October 28. 1993 Mr Strode reported that the Board was presented with the state of the Health Department report from Dr. Williams, Health Officer He presented a video that served as a broad overview of what a health department does and the kind of services provided He pointed out that due to growth, the programs that are mandated by the State, and changing regulatory environments he believes that a review of existing procedures and -2- - ,1404-iiicarp4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 1993 policies, and the structural organization of the B F Health District needs to be made to help avoid being strangled by regulation B F Regional Council Board Meeting - October 29, 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that proposals for Franklin County Emergency Management in the amount of $214,329, and for Water District #1 of Franklin County for funds to construct a water distribution system were endorsed A presentation was made by the Kennewick Irrigation District of a satellite management agency and the operation of small water systems The 240 Study, the recommendation of the functional classification of Burden and Broadmoore Roads in Pasco, the extension of the draft National Highway System Enrichment (Stevens Drive from Spangler to the "Y" barricade), and the rules and regulations criteria for the Surface Transportation Program were approved PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation - Rose Street/Clifton Street (MF #93-39-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 this item was postponed from the last regular meeting to allow staff an opportunity to further discuss the proposed street and alley vacation with adjoining property owners In discussing this matter with adjoining property owners, they both indicated that they had some reservations with the proposed vacations because of uncertainty of development patterns in the area at the present time Due to these concerns staff recommends that Council vacate Clifton Street and leave the other two rights-of-ways in their present state MAYOR DEFELICE RECONVENED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF ROSE STREET/CLIFTON STREET 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. 2968 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CLIFTON STREET MOTION Ordinance No 2968, was read by title only Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2968, vacating Clifton Street Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Removal of Parking on East "A" Street Mr Wright, City Engineer, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law Mr Wright explained the City has received ISTEA Funding to rebuild East "A" Street and as a part of the funding package the City is obligated to construct bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway To ensure that the bicycle lanes do not become parking strips, staff recommends the banning of parking on both sides of the street MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON EAST "A" STREET FROM ELM AVENUE TO SR 12 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 -3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 1993 ORDINANCE NO. 2969 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON "A" STREET AND AMENDING SECTION 10.56 080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 2969, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2969, banning parking on both sides of "A" Street from Elm Avenue to SR 12 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2970 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AMENDING TITLE 22 BY ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 22 37 DEALING WITH MANUFACTURED HOMES Mr McDonald explained that at the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission there was a public hearing to entertain possible amendments to the RMH-1 zoning district Requests were received from Mr Tom Dellinger to be able to put site-built homes with modular and mobile homes in the Highland Park area The Planning Commission reviewed the request, along with some other changes recommended by staff to clean up the language in the RMH-1 zoning district to make it fall in line with the other residential zoning districts within the community Currently the only type of dwelling units that are permitted in this zoning district are mobile homes The proposal would allow mobile, site-built, and modular homes within all RMH-1 zoning districts Mr Strode asked if there was any difference in the requirements for square footage, lot sizes, set-backs, outward appearances, garages and carports, etc , that would necessitate any specific distinction between a site-built home and a manufactured home? Mr McDonald explained that all of the set-back and height requirements would be the same for each unit The square footage requirements for the size of the home would stay the same Mr Strode asked if there would be any reason to believe that there would be any visual disturbance in the area with the mingling of these two types of homes as far as the code is concerned? Mr McDonald said there should be no difference Mr Hargrow asked if there were any promises given to the people who purchased homes in this area that there would be no homes of this type built in this area? Mr McDonald stated that he didn't know if that were true or not MOTION Mr Strode moved to table Ordinance No 2970, until the Regular Meeting of November 15, 1993 Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Mr Marvin Nelson, Jr, of P 0 Box 983, Pasco, addressed Council to state that to his knowledge there are no protective covenants concerning site-built homes in that area Mr Tom Dellinger, no address given, addressed Council to say that Mr Nelson is misinformed as far as covenants are concerned There are very restrictive covenants on his section of Highland Park development -4 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 1993 REGULAR MEETING Mr Dellinger presented his sample site-built home to Council and explained how they are put together Mayor DeFelice requested that staff look into any covenants that may pertain to this area UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Prison Site Mr Hargrow asked Mr. Crutchfield to discuss the memorandum concerning the possibility of a prison site in Pasco Mr Crutchfield explained that the State Department of Corrections has announced a solicitation of interest from communities around the State that might be interested in hosting the development of a new pnson A map of the community has been provided showing several areas that could meet State requirements for the location of a pnson complex It was the concensus of Council that this subject be placed on the next workshop agenda Budget Preparation After a general discussion by Council it was determined that November 15, 1993, at 5 30 p m would be set aside for discussion of the preliminary 1994 budget TRAC Project Mayor DeFelice informed Council that the Franklin County Commissioners have agreed to sign a lease agreement and the interlocal agreement concurrently Executive Session Mayor DeFelice recessed to an executive session to discuss labor negotiations, land acquisition, and personnel at 9 05 p m Mayor DeFelice reconvened the regular meeting at 10 40 p m ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 40 p m „.47,_Ee„ Joy ayor A ST Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day of No R_12/&r. , 1993 5 t +4 n11.4=4.ia