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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-1995 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P M by Joyce DeFehce, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, David McDonald, City Planner, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, Don Francis, Police Chief, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to amend the Consent Agenda to mclude Item #3-I - Setting Public Hearing For Trade of Real Property With Pasco School District Mr Garrison seconded the motion MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended Seconded by Mr Garrison Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held March 20, 1995 To approve mmutes of Special Meeting held March 27, 1995 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $2,178,188 63 ($21,440 92 bemg in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2979 through 2980, and $2,156,747 71 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 90903 through 91091) Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $780,795 59, Payroll Voucher Nos 41155 through 41366, and 41392 through 41602, and 41616 through 41826 Bad Debt Writ-offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, and Municipal Court non-criminal and criminal accounts receivable, in the total amount of $100,424 98 and, of that amount, authorize $95,973 70 be turned over for collection C) 1995 Humane Society Contract To approve the Agreement with the Benton-Franklm County Humane Society, Inc to provide animal control service and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the city D) Resolution No 2176 To approve Resolution No 2176, supporting the City of West Richland's application to the Library Services and Construction Act E) DNR Annexation Request (MF #95-19-A) To accept the DNR Annexation Petition and set 7 30 p m, Monday, April 17, 1995, as the time and date to address all statutory questions related thereto MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1995 F) Resolution No 2177 To approve Resolution No 2177, fixing 730 p m, May 1, 1995, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation G) Elimination of the C-1 -D Zoning District To set 7 30 p m, April 17, 1995, as the time and date for a public hearmg to consider eliminating the C-1 -D District regulations from the zoning text H) Special Permit Location of a Mini-storage/RV facility at the northwest corner of 24th Avenue and Lewis Street (MF #95-09-SP) To approve the Special Permit for the Mini-storage/RV facility at the northwest corner of 24th Avenue and Lewis Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission I) Trade Real Property with Pasco School District To set Monday, April 17, 1995, at 7 30 p m or as soon thereafter as may be heard, a public hearing concerning the proposed transfer of real property PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On March 7, represented the City at the B F Regional Council Overall Economic Development Plan Committee Meeting March 10, attended a dinner hosted by the City of Kennewick and the International Trade Education and Cultural Association March 22, welcomed the Washington State Association of School Personnel Administrators March 23, attended the B F Regional Council Overall Economic Development Plan Committee Meeting March 23, attended a TRIDEC Board Meeting March 24, gave Mayor's Report at KONA Radio March 25, represented the City at a "Paint the Town" activity and attended a DARE Auction where the Henderson Family was recognized for their contribution of time and resources to the organization Tr -Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting, March 23, 1995 Mr Lathim reported that there was a routine Board meeting with the afternoon being spent in a retreat discussing nvershore enhancement, TRAC, and the baseball stadium B F District Health Board Meeting, March 23, 1995 Mr Strode reported that the major topic of discussion was the financing plan for the construction or purchase of a new building for the Health District B F Regional Council Board Meeting, March 24, 1995 Mr Kilbury reported that an amendment to the 1995 Administrative Budget and Expenditure Budget were approved, the Intergovernmental Review Process A-0695, which would allow La Climca to build 24 houses, was endorsed, and the Library Construction Grant Proposal for West Richland was approved -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1995 PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation - The east 10 feet of First Avenue and the north 10 feet of Shoshone Street abutting Block 6 N P Plat (MF #95-04-V) MOTION Mr Garrison moved to continue the public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of First Avenue and Shoshone Street until 730 p m, Monday, April 17, 1995 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously 1995 Block Grant Amendment Mr Jeff Bailie, Economic Development Specialist, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law Mr Bailie explained that complaints were received from citizens with low to moderate incomes involved in an LID located between 8th and 10th Avenue off Court Street to improve the alley The citizen complaints stated that the cost of the LID was more than the citizens could afford Therefore, staff is recommending that an LID Assistance Fund be established for all future LID's for those citizens that meet the criteria MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF THE 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LID ASSISTANCE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS IN A LOW TO MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOOD 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. 2178 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON MOTION Resolution No 2178 was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2178, amending funding levels for activities under the 1995 Block Grant Program and establishing an L I D assistance fund for low-to-moderate income homeowners Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 3078 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING POSSESSION OF AEROSOL CONTAINERS OF PAINT AND JUMBO PAINT MARKERS BY MINORS, AND ADDING NEW SECTION 9 64 250 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3078, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3078, an ordinance making it unlawful for minors to possess graffiti tools in the City of Pasco Mr Gamson seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3079 , AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING PMC TITLE 22 MOTION Ordinance No 3079, was read by title only Mr Gamson moved to adopt Ordinance No 3079, amendmg PMC Section 22 42 025 -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1995 allowing wmenes by special permit in the C-1 zoning Districts Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Gamson asked how the ordinance would affect other commercial ventures in the C-1 zone 9 Will the ordinance allow light industrial application'? Mr McDonald explained that the proposed ordinance is specific to wineries It would not allow special permits to be granted for industrial type uses in C-1 zones Motion camed (No - Hargrow) ORDINANCE NO. 3080 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RT (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS) WITH A CONCOMITANT AGREEMENT MOTION Ordinance No 3080, was read by title only Mr Gamson moved to adopt Ordinance No 3080, granting a rezone from RT to C-1 with conditions, as recommended by the Plannmg Commission Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to approve the Special Permit for the Gordon's winery on the Burden Road site, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3081 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1-8 5 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) MOTION Ordinance No 3081, was read by title only Mr Gamson moved to adopt Ordinance No 3081, granting a rezone from R-1-8 5 to R-1 with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 2179 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SUNNY MEADOWS MOTION Mr Hargrow moved to approve Resolution No 2179, approving the preliminary plat for Sunny Meadows Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Mr Joseph Pizzarella, of 4213 Brown P1, wanted to be assured that the proposed resolution has the same wording as Resolution No 2142 Mr McDonald explained that the Planning Commission, during the course of a public hearing, took information from the previous resolution approved by the City Council when the original preliminary plant was approved The language found in the previous resolution relates to the property involved and has been transferred to the new resolution Mr Garrison asked about the requirement for one of the side-yard areas to be 10' instead of the usual 5' -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1995 Mr McDonald explained that a condition was placed on the development that at least one side-yard would have to be 10' This requirement will be placed on the face of the plat and in the notes of the plat and will run with the property Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3082 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE CARRYING OUT OF A SYSTEM OR PLAN FOR ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS TO AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATER WORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY, THE MODIFICATION OF EFFLUENT FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FACILITY PLAN, AMENDING THE FACILITY PLAN, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 3040 MOTION Ordinance No 3082, was read by title only Mr Gamson moved to adopt Ordmance No 3082, amendmg the Wastewater Facility Plan and Ordinance No 3040 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Inter-Agency Agreement between Pasco School District and City of Pasco for Police Security MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Agreement with the Pasco School District for police security and authorize the City Manager to hire one additional police officer and include the revenue and expenses associated therewith in the 1995 General Fund Supplemental Budget Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote Report on Water Meter Bids and Award of Contract MOTION Mr Gamson moved to award the water meter bids to the low bidder, Pacific Water Works Supply Co, Inc, in the amount of $21,506 10, including sales tax, authorize the purchase up to 1,000 3/4- inch meters and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion earned with unanimous roll call vote 1996 Can-Am Police-Fire Games MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the City Manager to reimburse the 1996 Can-Am Police-Fire Games for eligible promotional expenses, not to exceed $5,000, and direct the expense be mcluded in the 1995 Stadium/Convention Center Fund supplemental budget Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Executive Session - Land Acquisition - Litigation Mayor DeFelice recessed the meeting to an executive session at 8 22 p m for the purpose of discussing land acquisition and possible litigation Mayor DeFelice reconvened the regular meeting at 8 45 p m -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1995 Agreement with Franklin County Jail Mayor DeFelice explained that a letter from the Franklin County Commissioners stated that they were considering the City's last proposal regardmg the daily rate for the jail Their letter stated a final offer of $45 00 per day Mr Crutchfield explained that the negotiations have focused on two items, the daily fee and reimbursement of medical costs of inmates before they are sentenced The County's 1995 Expense Budget, as adopted, would suggest a daily fee of $38 00 to cover those costs The County has now proposed a daily fee of S45 00, which is the same as the Benton County Jail Agreement with Kennewick, however, Franklin County expenses are substantially less on a per day basis than Benton County Jail In recognition of the County's desire to have a flat fee, and their desire to have the City share the exposure for medical costs of prisoners, staff recommends a three (3) year agreement with a graduated daily rate of $43 00, $45 00, $47 00 each of the three (3) years These amounts are significantly more than the County's expense budgets would suggest is an appropriate fee RESOLUTION NO. 2180 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE YEAR JAIL CONTRACT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY, AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE REQUESTING MEDIATION PURSUANT TO PASCO RESOLUTION NO 2169, A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY MOTION Resolution No 2180, was read by title only Mr Gamson moved to approve Resolution No 2180, concemmg a three (3) jail contract with Franklin County Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carned unanimously ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 08 P M Je Felice, Mayor ATTEST Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 17 day of April , 1995 -6-