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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.09.20 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 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, Michael Garnson, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, David McDonald, Community Development Director, and Dick Erickson, Parks & Recreation Director 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 carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held September 7, 1993 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $503,922 50 ($10,793 11 being in the form of Wire Transfer No 2822, and $493,129 39 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 83040 through 83203) C) Resolution No 2099 To approve Resolution No 2099, fixing 8 00 p m, October 18, 1993, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation D) Suburban Standards Task Force Recommendations To accept the Suburban Standards Task Force Report and direct the Planning Commission to recommend, after public hearing, appropriate code amendments not later than November 1993 E) Special Permit Tn-Cities Pregnancy Center at 817 North 14th Avenue (MF #93-33-SP) To approve the Special Permit for the location of the Tn-Cities Pregnancy Center at 817 North 14th Avenue, as recommended by the Planning Commission F) Special Permit Off-Premise Directional Sign at 18th Avenue & Lewis Street (MF #93-34-SH To approve the Special Permit for the Humane Society's off-premise directional sign at 18th Avenue and Lewis Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission G) Special Permit Temporary Use Caretaker's Facility - 1524 West Mane Street (MF #93-36-SP) To approve the Special Permit for a temporary caretaker's facilities at 1524 West Mane Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission H) Commercial Avenue Street Dedication To accept the dedication deed of Paul H and Leah A Miller, providing necessary nght-of- way for the extension of Commercial Avenue -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . None VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMII fk.,ES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on September 11, she attended the Autumn Festival and gave welcoming remarks On September 15, attended the State of Washington Transportation Commission public hearing On September 18, welcomed those attending the Chamber of Commerce Annual Sunshine Ball. BFRC Tn-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting, September 9, 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that on the final transportation improvement programs, as well as the Metropolitan Area, Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties regional plan The SR-240 Study was accepted as well as the City of Richland's request to designate Keene Road as a collector The National Highway System Funds distnbution provided Richland and Pasco with $294,762. B F Transit Board Meeting. September 9. 1993 Mr Garrison reported that the meeting was routine Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting. September 13. 1993' Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting Mid-Columbia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council Meeting. September 13. 1993 Mr Strode reported that there was no meeting scheduled for that date The Hanford Summit, September 14 & 15, 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that during the first session discussion centered on the Department of Energy, which has long had a need for secrecy due to the nature of it's war time operations As a result, there is a lack of trust by the public for the agency The next session presented the regulatory issues and there were a number of changes recommended, including reducing DOE regulations, which cover 800 pages compared with the 26 page set of regulations from the State There was a session on technology transfers and on economic development and partnership B F Regional Council Board Meeting. September 17, 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that the Intergovernmental Review Notification of the Benton County Emergency Management application for assistance was endorsed, the request of the Prosser Inn for a 60 day extension of their loan was approved, the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan was discussed and adopted PUBLIC HEARINGS None ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS -2- , MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 2100 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW FEES AND CHARGES FOR GOLF CART STORAGE AT THE SUN WILLOWS GOLF COURSE MOTION Resolution No 2100, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2100, setting golf cart storage fees at Sun Willows Golf Course Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No 2963 MOTION Mr Kilbury addressed Mayor DeFelice and stated that having given notice for reconsideration at the previous meeting he moved to reconsider the vote by which Ordinance No 2963 failed Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Kilbury felt there was a considerable ground swell of approval for the ordinance He asked that Council consider what affect failure to pass this ordinance will have on development in that area of the community Motion to reconsider the vote carried by the following roll call vote Yes - Hargrow, Kilbury, Strode, DeFelice, Garrison, Lathim, No - Jensen Mr Jensen stated that philosophically he didn't disagree with the ordinance, however, he felt it should be opened up to all low income citizens of Pasco regardless of their geographic location Mr Kilbury felt such an undertaking would be a difficult process to encompass Mr Strode felt the ordinance was important as an encouragement to development to help recoup city costs for infrastructure already in place in that area Mr Hargrow felt that the ordinance was geographically biased, however, he would vote as his constituents want him to Mr Crutchfield pointed out that it would be possible to budget Block Grant funds to include allocation of money on an annual basis to help pay these fees for low income citizens, regardless of geographical area Mr Kilbury felt doing this would be taking Block Grant funds from other worthy projects that might better qualify for the use of this money. Mr. Eugene Lewis, of 1715 W Octave Street, stated that if the ordinance did not pass it could mean new development would be impaired because of the higher fees Mr Dennis Smyrthwaite, of 925 N Elm Avenue, asked if the ordinance were implemented would there be limiting factors for how far it could be taken? Would that area be overloaded with subsidized housing? If so, this would not be what is wanted by the citizens of that area Original motion carried by the following roll call vote Yes - Hargrow, Kilbury, Strode, Garrison, No - Lathim, Jensen, DeFelice -3 J MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 NEW BUSINESS Lease Agreement - Sun Willows Golf Course MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an Agreement with J D Pro Golf, Inc. to lease Sun Willows Golf Course for the years 1994-1998 Mr Strode seconded the motion Mr Jensen felt it would be better to increase fees a little each year rather than a lot all at once after several years have gone by Mr Garrison felt that the fees charged were not exorbitant and it will get Pasco back into line with the other cities Motion earned unanimously Annexation Information Pamphlet. MOTION Mr Lathim moved to authonze the City Manager to contract for the production of a written pamphlet and video conveying annexation information, not to exceed $7,000 total Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote Community Service Work Program° MOTION. Mr Jensen moved to authonze the City Manager to create a Community Service Work Program for Municipal Court, including employment of a supervisor, with a maximum annualized program expenditure budget of $40,000 Mr Garnson seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Executive Session - Contract Mayor DeFelice recessed at 8 30 p m to an executive session, to last approximately twenty minutes, to receive legal advice regarding a contract Mayor DeFelice reconvened the meeting at 8 55 p m Mr Crutchfield explained the contractor to whom the Senior Center Expansion contract was awarded as failed to execute the contract and performance bonds within the 30-day period, and, apparently, has determined to not do so He recommended the Council conduct a special meeting next week to consider awarding the contract to the next lowest bidder MOTION Mr Garnson moved to set 8 00 p m, Monday, September 27, 1993, as the time for a Special Meeting to consider awarding the Senior Center expansion contract Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 58 P M CA, 12.6tc,)2, elice, Mayor ATTEST -4 - MINUTES GME A.1\TG PA CO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 1111FMAIrA;n Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this I day of (>;‘Cobe,C , 1993 -5