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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 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1994 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 -2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1994 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 - 3 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1994 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) -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1994 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 -5 - eFelice, Mayor MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1994 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 i / f "11 / IV , elL1/14a1V Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 0 Q. day of Eehructri , 1994 - 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