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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.06.06 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1994 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, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Councilmembers absent Edgar Hargrow Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Daniel L Underwood, Finance Director, David McDonald, Community Development Director, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, Dick Erickson, Parks & Recreation Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Admmistrative 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 Lathim Motion earned unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meetmg held May 16, 1994 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,069,057 92 ($21,569 28 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2884, 2885, and 2888, and $1,047,488 64 consistmg of Claim Warrants numbered 86508 through 86750) Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $461,046 56, Payroll Voucher Nos 36145 through 36348, and 36372 through 36573 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 $81,152 94 and, of that amount, authorize $78,540 50 be turned over for collection C) Acceptance of Right-of-Way Dedication To accept the right-of- way dedication from the DeVnes for the dedication of nght-of-way for the extension of Commercial Avenue from its current southerly terminus to its intersection with Deitnch Road D) Northwest Pasco Gravity Sewer Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement To approve an amendment to the contract for engineering services with Bovay Northwest in the amount of $112,021 28 This amendment to address design and bid document preparation for the 24-inch gravity sewer to service Northwest Pasco E) Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Engineering Services Contract To approve the assignment of the agreement the City as with SEC Donohue to Rust International and, further, to increase the lump sum compensation for design, project scope and support for permit and grant applications from $330,000 to ,t v s1-5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6, 1994 $377,678 and, further, to increase the maximum amount of compensation for contract administration and support services from $237,000 to $553,225 F) Franchise from Franklin County for Sanitary Sewer System To accept the Resolution and Agreement for a non-exclusive franchise (No, 94-806) from Franklin County granting the City of Pasco a non-exclusive franchise for a term of twenty-five years, to install, locate, construct, maintain, operate, use and if necessary, remove a sanitary sewer system G) Special Permit Day care at 702 West Lewis Street (MF #94-33- SP) To approve the special permit for the day care facility to be located at 702 West Lewis Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS "Yard of the Month" Awards, May, 1994 The following Pasco residents were presented Certificates of Appreciation from Mayor Joyce DeFelice Mary Ann and Jerome Clifton, 420 North Waldemar Street John and Juanita Keltch, 723 Road 28 South(not in attendance) Chnstme Erwin, 1708 West Clark Street (not in attendance) Bill and Linda Susiene, 1824 West Mane Street Jean and Bernard Shaw, 1732 18th Dnve (not in attendance) Richard and Phyllis Brandt, 4212 Meadowsweet (not in attendance) VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On May 18, attended a meeting with representatives of TRIDEC to discuss the City's desire to have full representation on the Board of Directors No decision has been made On May 19, attended a press conference for In-Home Medical They have received an award from the Small Business Association out of Spokane On May 23, attended an organizational meeting of the B F Regional Council Overall Economic Development Plan At this yearly meeting projects are pnontized On May 25, was the guest lecturer for the Local Government class at Columbia Basin College and attended the Hispanic Academic Achiever's Banquet On May 26, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for T J 's Espresso and a press conference at the Port of Pasco regarding the announcement of Simplot's decision to construct a food processing plant On May 27, met with Frank Murray, of KONA radio, to give the Mayor's Report for the City of Pasco and attended the rededication at Boat Basin Park (which was renamed Schlagel Park) On June 2, attended opening ceremonies for the Disabled American Veterans Convention - 2 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6, 1994 B F Good Roads Association Meeting - May 19. 1994 Mr Lathim reported that the Association received a bnef over-view of the process used for obtaining fundmg for projects Tr-Cities Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Meeting - May 26. 1994 Mr Lathim reported that the meeting was routine with reports being given from various committees B F Health Board Meeting - May 26, 1994 Mr Strode was unable to attend the meeting B F Regional Council Board Meeting - May 27, 1994 Mr Kilbury was unable to attend the meeting Law & Justice Council Meeting, June 3. 1994 Mr Jensen reported that there is a lot to be accomplished in order to comply with legislation in regards to the number of members on the Council The City Attorney is named specifically in the legislation as being a member of the Council A committee was established to look into House Bill 2319, which is legislation that mandates equality for all juveniles that are sentenced in Benton and Franklin Counties, and to hear matters of inequity in terms of sentencing and punishment of juveniles of all races PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation - Duluth Street from Oregon Avenue to California Avenue (MF #94-30-V) Mr David McDonald, Community Development Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law He also explained that the Franklin County PUD requested a ten foot easement be retained on Duluth Street MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF DULUTH STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OREGON AVENUE TO THE WEST RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFehce for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public heanng was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3019 AN ORDINANCE VACATING DULUTH STREET FROM OREGON AVENUE TO CALIFORNIA AVENUE MOTION Ordinance No 3019, was read by title only Mr Gamson moved to adopt Ordinance No 3019, vacating Duluth Street from Oregon Avenue to California Avenue located in Frey's Addition Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried (No -lbury) Street Vacation - Idaho Avenue from Superior Street to Trinidad Street (MF #94-31-V) Mr David McDonald, Community Development Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law No affected utilities have requested any easements on the proposed vacation MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF IDAHO AVENUE FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SUPERIOR STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF TRINIDAD AVENUE 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 JUNE 6, 1994 ORDINANCE NO. 3020 AN ORDINANCE VACATING IDAHO AVENUE FROM SUPERIOR STREET TO TRINIDAD STREET MOTION Ordinance No 3020, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3020, vacating Idaho Avenue from Superior Street to Trinidad Street located in Frey's Addition Mr Garnson seconded the motion Motion carried (No - Kilbury) Street Vacation - "B" Street abutting 832 South 10th Avenue (MF #94- 34-V) Mr David McDonald, Community Development Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law He explained that the request for this street vacation was received from the property owner as a result of discovenng that one of his buildings extends into the nght-of-way The Franklin County has requested a ten foot easement be retained MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE NORTH 10 FEET OF "B" STREET ABUTTING LOT 10, BLOCK 4, RIVERSIDE ADDITION Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public heanng was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3021 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF "B" STREET ABUTTING LOT 10, BLOCK 4, RIVERSIDE ADDITION MOTION Ordinance No 3021, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved-to adopt Ordinance No 3021, vacating the north 10 feet of "B" Street abutting Lot 10, Block 4, Riverside Addition Mr Lath= seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 3022 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ALIENS AND FIREARMS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2989 AND SECTION 9 24 080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3022, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3022, repealing Ordinance No 2989 and PMC 9 24 080 concerning aliens and firearms Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 2134 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TEN PERCENT ANNEXATION 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 2134, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2134, accepting the Port annexation petition and providing a determination on zoning and indebtedness Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6, 1994 ORDINANCE NO. 3023 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS) TO R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) MOTION Ordinance No 3023, was read by title only Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No 3023, grantmg a rezone from C-1 to R- 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3024 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF A STREET HERETOFORE KNOWN AS WEST FOSTER WELLS ROAD MOTION Ordinance No 3024, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3024, changing the name of West Foster Wells Road to East Foster Wells road Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3025 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE AND AMENDING SECTION 3 05 070 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3025, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3025, concerning emergency ambulance service Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 2135 A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE USE OF THE CITY AMBULANCE SERVICE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 1865 MOTION Resolution No 2135, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2135, fixing rates for use of city ambulance service Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3026 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION AND SETTING NEW RATES FOR CITY SWIMMING POOLS MOTION Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3026, establishmg fees at Pasco's swimming pools Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mayor DeFelice wanted to go on record as opposing any structuring of the rates that does anythmg less than give the residents of Pasco every break possible She disagreed strongly with a structure that gives discounts to non-residents Mr Strode agreed with Mayor DeFelice regarding rate discounts being given to non-residents MOTION Mr Strode moved to amend the motion and make Franklin County rates the same as out-of-county rates Motion received no second Ongmal motion earned (NO - DNEELICE, STRODE) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6, 1994 RESOLUTION NO. 2136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PASCO PROCESSING CENTER AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS A PART OF THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT THOSE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTIES SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY, AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO DESIRE TO OBJECT TO THE IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD JULY 5, 1994 MOTION Ordinance No 2136, was read by title only Mr Garnson moved to adopt Ordinance No 2136, a Resolution of intent to create an LID for water, sanitary sewer, industrial sewer, storm drain and street lighting systems, together with accessories and appurtenances Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Portable Auxiliary Power for Sewer Pump Stations, including Ivy Glades MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the purchase of a portable generator to serve the Pearl Street Lift Station, proposed Ivy Glades Pump Station and the proposed Domestic Wastewater Pump Station to service the Food Processing Center Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Comprehensive Independent Wastewater Rate and System Fee Study MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the proposed agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc, to assist the city wastewater rate study and system development charges, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement Mr Gamson seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote Counter Technician Position MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the City Manager to create and fill the General Fund position of Permit Counter Technician at Grade 38 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Final Plat - Desert Oasis, Phase II (ME #394-42-FP) MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the final plat for Desert Oasis, Phase II Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Special Permit TRAC Facility at Road 68 and 1-182 (MF #94-29-SP) Mr Garrison felt there had been some questions by the County Commissioners about the requirements of the special permit and felt that if there was no urgency in this matter that it be tabled and hold a special hearing to consider this item after everything has been cleared up MOTION Mr Gamson moved to table this item Motion died for lack of second - 6 - eFehce, Mayor e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6, 1994 Mr Strode asked if it would be possible for Council to act on the request for a special permit and, at a later date, amend the permit should changes be necessary? MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to approve the permit and hold a hearing on June 20, 1994, to determine the adequacy of the requirements Mr Strode seconded the motion Mr German, Franklin County Planning Director, explained that the County should be receiving plans from the architect soon He explained that the County would like some flexibility concerning the number of trees required for the landscaping Mr Crutchfield noted that discussion of this type should take place during a public hearing MOTION Mr Garrison moved to amend the motion to strike the language to issue the permit and schedule a public hearing to determine the adequacy of the requirements Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion to amend earned unanimously Original motion as amended earned unanimously MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mr Jensen recommended that Council look into the feasibility of starting the Regular Meetings at 7 30p m, rather than holding a workshop meeting at 7 30p m and then convene the regular meeting at 8 00p m Council concurred with the recommendation Executive Session Mayor DeFelice called an executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter and litigation This executive session was to last approximately 30 minutes ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 15 P M ATTEST atherme D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this aO day of a_l_ne_ , , 1994 - 7 -