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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.09.07 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 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, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Councilmembers absent Edgar Hargrow Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, David McDonald, Community Development Director, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Garrison moved to amend the Consent Agenda to include Item F - Approval of Mmtues of Special Meeting conducted Aug 23 1993 Seconded by Mr Kilbury Motion carried unanimously MOTION Mr Lathim moved to accept the Consent Agenda as amended Seconded the Mr Jensen Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held August 16, 1993 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $460,817 64 ($9,815 24 being in the form of Wire Transfer No 2819, and $451,002 40 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 82785 through 83039) Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $459,911 49 (Payroll Voucher Nos 31911 through 32142, and 32143 through 32363) Bad Debt Write-offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, miscellaneous, and Municipal Court non-cnmmal and criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $130,720 30 and, of that amount, authorize $124,145 60 be turned over for collection C) Resolution No 2095 To approve Resolution No 2095, adopting the Benton and Franklin Counites Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for the City of Pasco D) Resolution No 2096 To approve Resolution No 2096, accepting the work performed by Sharpe and Preszler Construction Co, Inc under contract for Project No 93-2-02 E) Resolution No 2097 To approve Resolution No 2097, accepting the work performed by Acme Materials and Construction, Inc under contract No 93-3-01 for the 1993 Overlays F) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Special Meeting held August 23, 1993 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . "Yard of the Month" Awards. August. 1993 The following Pasco residents were presented Certificates of Appreciation from Mayor Joyce DeFelice Steven and Cheryl Purvis, 607 North Douglas Avenue Paul and Margaret Liedigk, 2725 West Bonneville Street Barbara Rickenback, 221 North 20th Avenue (unable to attend) Leon and Barbara Hamlin, 1727 West Mane Street (unable to attend) Gene and Enka Loe, 1740 North 15th Avenue Rick and Karen Mosbrucker, 4200 Desert Dnve VISITORS Mayor DeFelice introduced Mutsonon Yamamoto, a visotor from Japan, who was staying with Mr Lathim REPORTS FROM COMMIIThES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on September 1, she attended the Riverview Suburban Standards Task Force Committee where the Committee's recommendations were validated by the survey responses B F Health Board Meeting - August 19, 1993 Mr Strode reported that the main focus of the meeting was a review of the mid-year budget and to recommend the approval of the 1994 budget B F Regional Council Board Meeting - August 20. 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that a draft policy statement on transportation and utilities needs, and environmental regulations was presented An opportunity to comment on the placement of highway interpretive markers was extended A new micro-loan fund management plan was examined and approved Visitor and Convention Bureau Board Meeting - August 26. 1993 Mr Strode reported that the meeting was routine in nature and included the usual reports The Convention Center Director made several comments regarding the 'FRAC Facility and is actively using TRAC as encouragement to conventions and future events The Board also considered a proposal to revise the By-Laws to allow for the resignation of a member without approval from the majority of the Board, the number of directors required to approve a nomination would be reduced from 9 to 7, a simple majority verses a finite number of directors would constitute a voting quorum, and the proposed elimination of the requirement that 3 of the Board of Directors be managers of non-convention hotels and a non-hotel restaurant Park and Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - September 2. 1993 Mayor DeFehce reported that the fall Park & Rec brochure was recently distnbuted through the Tn-City Herald It was suggested by the Chair of the Park & Rec Board that it would be appropriate to pnnt the brochure in Spanish The soccer complex is ready for play, however, there are some parking problems Air Pollution Control Authority Board Meeting - September 2. 1993 Mr Hargrow was not present to give his report Pasco Task Force for a Safe Community Meeting - September 7, 1993. Mr Jensen was unable to attend the meeting Mr Lathim attended as the alternate and reported that the Task Force received $28,000 in a -2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 grant, therefore, the meeting wasp spent on developing a job description for the coordinator position Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - September 7 1993. Mr Kilbury was unable to attend the meeting Mr McDonald attended the meeting and reported that the meeting was routine with discussion centering on up-coming events, particularly the Autumn Festival PUBLIC HEARINGS Final Assessment Roll - LID #123. Ruby Street Alley Mr Wright, City Engineer, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published and mailed to each of the property owners as required by law Mr Wright explained that the LID was for the purpose of improving the alley between Court and Ruby Streets and 19th and 20th Avenues The LID originated at the request of property owners because of the dust and drainage problems that are created by traffic using the alley Each of the final assessments show that extra work was performed on each of the lots on the north side of the alley, as well as on two of the lots on the south side of the alley at the request of the property owners This extra work did raise the preliminary assessments slightly Staff believes the assessments are fair and reasonable and recommends the proposed ordinance be adopted MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L I D NO 123 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. 2962 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 123 FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO 2921 AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AS SHOWN ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND PROVIDING FOR AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR LONG-TERM FINANCING UNTIL ASSESSMENTS ARE PAID MOTION Ordinance No 2962, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2962, confirming the final assessment roll for LID No 123 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2963 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING NEW WATER SERVICE AND SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS, AND ADDING NEW SECTION 13 22 015 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 2963, was read by title only Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2963, concerning East Pasco water and sewer connections Mr Strode seconded the motion 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 Mr Lathim explained that Councilmember Hargrow felt that favoritism should not be shown to East Pasco and, therefore, he opposed the ordinance Mayor DeFelice asked if developers and contractors would consider the passage of this ordinance as an incentive for developing that area of Pasco? Mr Crutchfield stated that he would hesitate to call it an incentive because typically when someone comes in to build a home or replace a mobile home it's usually after the lot has been purchased and they hire a contractor to do the work, however, it should be noted that there are people trying to sell properties across the spectrum of the community The additional costs imposed by the increased fees could be worked into the total costs depending on the developer The proposed ordinance should be viewed as an assistance to encourage development in that area Mr Kilbury reminded Council that for a long time there were significant areas that were vacant are now beginning to fill in He felt that if the present rates were raised it would make it considerably more difficult to put in manufactured homes Mr Rubstello pointed out to Council that a section was included that would provide for an annual review to allow revision of the code Mr. Strode pointed out that frequently loan institutions require certain basic amenities be installed before approving a loan These are two types of connections and installation fees that are sometimes required and are up-front costs that, quite often, must be paid by the property owner or buyer prior to finalization of the sale In these cases the fees can be a significant out-of-pocket expense that may not be covered in an overall blanket financing program This type of relief would be a very significant incentive that might allow the sale of lots that otherwise might set unused for years Mr Garrison was in support of the proposed ordinance He stated that he would hate to see anything that would discourage continued development of that area Mr Crutchfield explained that he spoke to both developers of manufactured housing subdivisions on the East side Both developers noted the difficulty that first time home buyers have when trying to break into the home ownership market as opposed to rentals The difficulty encountered in trying to qualify for a loan is based on the down payment and having income sufficient to meet the mortgage requirement If another $600 to $800 is added to the cost it could disqualify the borrower Mr Jensen felt the proposed ordinance only dealt with a geographic area and that rates charged should be based on low income status Mr Strode pointed out that this portion of the community has the largest continuous blocks of undeveloped housing areas in the City and yet they have been developed with infrastructure, streets and roads These areas have been platted for residential use as opposed to other large areas of the City that have been designated as residential transition or commercial For this reason, in order to get maximum use out of this area, it is important that the surrounding area be afforded this incentive to develop to get the City's initial investment back Motion failed by the following roll call vote Yes - Strode, Garrison, No - Jensen, Kilbury, DeFelice, Lathan -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 -47 MOTION Mr Kilbury addressed Mayor DeFelice and stated that having voted on the prevailing side, he moved that Council reconsider the vote by which the ordinance failed at the next regular meeting Mr Gamson seconded the motion Mayor DeFelice stated that the original motion failed, however, Mr Kilbury asked to reconsider his vote This action brings the motion back onto the floor, however, after discussion the Mayor ruled the motion to be out of order Mr Kilbury and Mr Strode disagreed with Mayor DeFehce's decision ORDINANCE NO. 2964 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON ROAD 36 AND AMENDING SECTION 10 56 080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 2964, was read by title only Mr Lathan moved to adopt Ordinance No 2964, removing parking on Road 36 from Argent Place to a point 1,200 feet north of Argent Place Mr Jensen seconded the motion. Mr Wright explained that he has been discussing this issue with the Parks Director and has come to the conclusion that because of the vertical curve on Road 36 and Argent Place there is a sight distance problem The major concern was that when vehicles are parked on the east side of Road 36 that it would be difficult for a dnver to see a child coming out from between parked cars After the soccer tournament last weekend the issue was again discussed and it was recognized that there is a significant shortage of parking It was decided that for reasons of public safety it warranted the removal of parking and an increase in the size of the xparkmg lot Motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 2098 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TEN PERCENT PETITION AND PROVIDING A DETERMINATION ON THE TERRITORY TO BE ANNEXED AND WHETHER SIMULTANEOUS ZONING AND THE ASSUMPTION OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE REQUIRED MOTION Resolution No 2098, was read by title only Mr Garnson moved to approve Resolution No 2098, accepting the Farrell Annexation Petition and providing a determination on zoning and indebtedness Mr Lathan seconded the motion Mr Crutchfield explained that the 10% petition did include a request that the Council determine whether or not curb, gutter, and sidewalk would be required While the Council cannot bind future Councils, he felt it was important to include in the resolution accepting the petition some statement that reassures those in the proposed annexation area that the City will not require the installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk If this statement can put some minds at ease, in that regard, it would be worth including it in the resolution even though it doesn't preclude future a Council finding that a public safety hazard exists along the roadway and requires these installations for pedestrian safety Staff has prepared a resolution that would include a paragraph that reads that the installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk will not be required in the annexation area as a condition of annexation 5 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 REGULAR MEETING Mayor DeFelice noted the manager's recommendation is consistant with the conclusions of the Suburban Standards Task Force Motion earned unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Executive Session - Lease Agreement Mayor DeFelice called for an executive session to obtain legal advice regarding a lease agreement between the City of Pasco and Franklin County No decisions will be made during the executive session and following the executive session the meeting will be reconvened Lease Agreement with Franklin County After a general discussion by Council and staff it was the concurrence of Council that legal action against Franklin County for broken agreements would be necessary MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the City Attorney to cause to commit such law suit as he determines appropriate to determine the obligation of Franklin County to the City of Pasco and the appropriate remedies with respect to the Franklin County Public Safety Building space currently occupied by the City, and the City's vacation and/or remodeling thereof Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL None ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 15 P M ATTEST Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this Da day of lekniler, 1993 -6