HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.02.07 Council MinutesMINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFehce,
Mayor
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFehce,
Michael Garrison, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan
Lathim, 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 Hargrow Motion carried unanimously Consent
items are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
January 18, 1994
To approve minutes of Special Meetmg held January 31, 1994
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $245,770 97 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered
84753 through 84898 (1993 EXPENSES)
To approve General Claims in the amount of $497,259 90
($63,747 99 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2848 - 2852,
2854, and 2856, and $433,511 91 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 84899 through 85109) (1994 EXPENSES)
Payroll Claims To approve payroll claims in the amount of
$449,299 01, Payroll Voucher Nos 34173 through 34367, and
34393 through 34584
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
$95,760 87 and, of that amount, authorize $93,264 03 be turned
over for collection
C) Prezone of Port Annexation Area - Setting of hearing (MF #93-
720Z) To set 8 00 p m, Tuesday, February 22, 1994, as the time
and date for a public hearing to consider the establishment of
zoning districts for the Port Annexation area
D) Resolution No 2110 To approve Resolution No 2110, a
resolution declaring the intention of the Pasco City Council to
jointly regulate the rates for basic service, equipment and
installation charged by TCI Cablevision of Southeast Washington,
with the Cities of Kennewick and Richland, Washington
E) Special Permit Adult Living/Care (Pasco Motor Inn) at 627 West
Lewis Street (MF #93-69-SP) To approve the special permit for
the Adult Living/Care Facility to be located at 627 West Lewis
Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission
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PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
VISITORS
None
REPORTS FROM COMM=ES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On January 8,
participated in a bus tour with Mr Kilbury that was sponsored by the
Downtown Development Association
On January 16, attended a Martin Luther King, Jr awards ceremony
with Mr Hargrow
On January 18, attended a press conference at the Red Lion regarding
the TRAC Project
On January 19, represented the City at a press conference at the Red
Lion regarding the Broadmoor Park Development Plan
On January 20, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the
Chamber of Commerce to welcome Horizon Air's new 30 passenger
aircraft into service
On January 22, attended a phone cord cuttmg for U S Cellular located
on Court Street
On January 24, attended a TRAC Campaign Committee meeting
On January 27, attended a Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony
sponsored by the Downtown Development Association for Allmart
On January 28, attended a Grand Opening hosted by the Chamber of
Commerce for Vincent Construction
On February 2, attended the Washington Association of Cities Annual
Legislative Conference with Gary Crutchfield
On February 3, called on local legislators to advance some of the City's
issues
B F Health Board Meeting - January 20, 1994 Mr Strode reported
that the main topic of discussion was a presentation by the contractor
who is performing a pnmary care availability and needs study for the
Health Distnct The Health Board's legal representation turned in his
resignation due to a change in practice and the Board granted approval
to contract with another law firm
B F Regional Conference Board Meeting - January 21, 1994 Mr
Kilbury reported that the Board approved/endorsed the following
The Zactex loan application, 1994 Transportation Enhancement
Program, a resolution expressing gratitude to Mr Bob Ellis for his
years of service on the Tn-MATS Committee, a STP Fund Borrow
Ahead for fiscal year 1996 for $797,124, Port of Kennewick
application for a Pacific Rail car for $61,573, and La Chmca's
application for continuation of services for $4,080,000
B F Transit Board Special Meeting - January 26, 1994 Mr Garnson
reported that he was unable to attend the meeting
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Visitor and Convention Bureau Board Meeting - January 27, 1994 Mr
Strode reported that he was unable to attend the meeting
Pasco Task Force for a Safe Community Meeting - February 1, 1994
Mr Jensen reported that the bulk of the meeting was spent going over
administrative details with the new coordinator such as strategic
planning, by-laws, etc
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - February 1,
1994 Mr Kilbury reported that Mr Luhrs gave a history of the
railroad and bus depot The State has completed an assessment of the
railroads m the State and plans to have all depots brought up to code
B F Clean Air Authority Meeting - February 3, 1994 Mr Hargrow
reported that a review of the Permitting Engineers and the Air Quality
Engineers status was conducted There was an in-depth discussion
about placmg a monitor in Franklin County
Emergency Medical Services Council Meeting - February 7, 1994 Mr
Strode reported that he was unable to attend the meeting
Good Roads Association Meeting - January 19, 1994 Mr Lathim
reported that at the meeting he was elected president
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Court Street Sidewalks Mr Wright, City Engineer, addressed Council
and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was
published as required by law He explained that the intent of staff is to
insure that major artenals in Pasco should have curb, gutters, and
sidewalks adjacent to the properties involved Staff feels it is
important for public safety that this work be done, particularly since
this property is a major route adjacent to Mark Twain School There
is also a need for a two-way left turn lane down the middle of Court
Street to serve the commercial properties on the south
At the time staff presented this proposal to Council it was intended
that certain properties would be exempt from the requirement to pay
for these improvements The basis for this decision was that there are
a number of residential lots on the north side that do not face Court
Street, but face Ruby Street These lots are served and fronted by
Ruby Street and they do not have access to Court Street At the time
Resolution No 2107 was presented to Council there was one piece of
property, owned by William and Charlotte Wallace on the north side of
Court Street, that even though it is zoned commercial it fronts Ruby
Street perhaps the City should pay for that portion of the
improvement This would add about $1,400 to the City's share of the
costs
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE
PURPOSE OF HEARING PERSONS FOR OR AGAINST RESOLUTION
NO 2107
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
RESOLUTION NO. 2107
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALKS ON COURT STREET
BETWEEN ROAD 36 AND ROAD 40 AT THE EXPENSE OF
ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS
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MOTION Mr Garrison moved to affirm Resolution No 2107, ordering
the installation of curb, gutters and sidewalks on Court Street between
Road 36 and Road 40 at the expense of the adjacent property owners
with the noted exception on Attachment C to include the Wallace
property's cost of $1,463 00 in the City's portion bringing the City's
cost to $14,401 00 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned
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 staff has looked at the proposal and has
included a provision within the proposed code that would require all
site built homes to meet at least 80% of the assessed value of
surrounding homes within the same block front or across the street
from a proposed site built home Additionally, it is indicated that the
City cannot differentiate between site built homes and manufactured
homes with respect to square footage
Staff left a blank spot in the proposed ordinance to allow Council the
opportunity to select the minimum square footage to be allowed in site
built and manufactured homes
MOTION Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No 2970, amending
PMC Chapter 22 37 making provisions for site built homes and
authorize publication by summary In addition, Mr Strode moved that
an 80% minimum of average value of the same block front be assigned
to any new construction or installation, and that any new construction
or installation in an RMH-1 zone have a minimum floor area of 1,000
square feet (to be inserted in Chapter 22 37 080) Mr Garrison
seconded the motion
MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to amend the motion by substituting
alternative Ordinance No 2970 which deletes all references to
modular and site built homes and authorize publication by summary -
No second on the motion
Mr Roy Scanlm, of 416 N Waldemar, felt that building more homes in
that area and developing Pasco will make property values go up and
this should be Council's goal
Original motion carried by the following roll call vote Yes - Strode,
Jensen, Lathim, Gamson, No - Kilbury, Hargrow, DeFelice
ORDINANCE NO. 2992
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING BUSINESS LICENSES AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 540 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
Ms Linda Dukelow, of 5004 W Irving Street, spoke in opposition of
the proposed ordinance She felt that the ordinance would infringe
upon the rights of tenants for privacy and that over zealous inspections
could lead to closed down housing These inspections could also
increase rents on lower end housing if landlords are forced to make a
lot of repairs
MOTION Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No 2992, amending
PMC Section 5 04 160, dealing with business licenses for rental units
Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried (No - Kilbury)
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ORDINANCE NO. 2993
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TAXI CAB DRIVERS, AND
AMENDING SECTION 5 44 070 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL
CODE
MOTION Ordinance No 2993, was read by title only Mr Jensen
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2993, an ordinance concerning the
licensing of taxi drivers in the City of Pasco Mr Hargrow seconded
the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 2994
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 22 BY ENACTING A NEW
CHAPTER 22 61 DEALING WITH HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING
MOTION Ordinance No 2994, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2994, amending PMC Title 22 by
creating an 1-3 zoning district and authorize publication by summary
Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2111
A RESOLUTION COMMITTING SEWER CAPACITY TO THE
BROADMOOR PARK DEVELOPMENT PLANNED BY
METROPOLITAN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
MOTION Ordinance No 2111, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to approve Ordinance No 2111, committing sewer capacity to
the Boardmoor Park Development Mr Jensen seconded the motion
Motion earned unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2112
A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING
THE LICENSING AGREEMENT FROM THE FRANKLIN COUNTY
IRRIGATION DISTRICT WHICH AUTHORIZES TWO
UNDERGROUND CROSSINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE
CONVEYANCE OF SANITARY SEWERAGE, AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE DEVELOPERS
MOTION Resolution No 2112 was read by title only Mr Jensen
moved to approve Resolution No 2112, a resolution accepting the
Licensing Agreement with the Franklin County Irrigation District
authorizing two underground crossings for the purposes of conveyance
of sanitary sewerage, and further authorize the City Manager to enter
into agreements with private developers for the construction of the
crossing improvements Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion
carried unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Community Economic Strategies Grant Contract
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Community Economic
Strategies Grant Contract with the State Department of Community
Development in the amount of $18,000 and, further, authorize the City
Manager to sign the contract Mr Hargrow seconded the motion
Motion earned unanimously
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eFelice, Mayor
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Water Main Extension to Section 6
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve extension of the municipal
water system to the south 660 feet of the southeast quarter of Section
6, Township 9, Range 30, subject to binding commitment to
annexation of said real property Mr Strode seconded the motion
Motion earned unanimously
Electric Home Momtonng Program Contract
MOTION Mr Hargrow moved to approve the Contract between the
City of Pasco and Moon Security Services, Inc concerning Electronic
Home Monitoring System Services Mr Garrison seconded the
motion Motion earned unanimously
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Mr Bob Tippett introduced Mr Tod Ungerecht, an attorney with
Franklin County, and explained that the County Commissioners have
signed the Interlocal Agreement and the corresponding Financing
Agreement Mr Tippett wanted to express his appreciation for the
efforts of both the City and the County
Mayor DeFelice called an executive session to discuss personnel
matters at 8 45 p m
Mayor DeFelice reconvened the regular meeting at 9 20 p m
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 20 p m
ATTEST
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Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 0 Q. day of Eehructri , 1994
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