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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.02.05 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P M by Charles D Kilbury, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Gamson, Joe Jackson, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Leland B Kerr, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, City Planner, Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev Director, and Dennis Wnght, City Engineer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meetmg was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion carned unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held January 16, 1996 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $193,483 48, Check Nos 95063 through 9..198 (1995 EXPENSES) To approve General Claims in the amount of $873,599 95 ($37,611 30 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 3047 and 3048, and $835,988 65 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 95199 through 95402) (1996 EXPENSES) Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $553 090 52, Payroll Voucher Nos 46693 through 46903, and 46934 through 47147 Bad Debt Wnte-offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, and Municipal Court non- cnmmal and criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of $96,513 88 and, of that amount, authorize $93,000 36 be turned over for collection C) Approval of the SR-395/Hillsboro Street Scopmg Study To accept the SR-395/Hillsboro Street Interchange Scopmg Study dated January 1996 Resolution No 2230 To approve Resolution No 2230, recommending to the Washington State Department of Transportation to proceed with locating an interchange on SR-395, 700 to 900 feet north of Hillsboro Street D) Right-of-Way at the Intersection of "A" Street and Road 28 To authorize the Mayor to sign a record survey establishing the right- of-way at the intersection of "A" Street and Road 28 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 1996 E) Resolution No 2231 To approve Resolution No 2231, accepting the work performed by Transtate Paving, Inc for Project Numbers 95-3- 01, 95-3-03 and 94-3-02 F) Special Permit Expansion of an existing Day Care Center at the northwest corner of 6th Avenue and Ainsworth Avenue (MF #95-83- SP) To approve the special permit for the Day Care Center at 6th Avenue and Ainsworth Avenue, as recommended by the Planning Commission G) Resolution No 2232 To approve Resolution No 2232, fixing 730 p m, March 4, 1996, as the time and date for a public heanng to consider the proposed vacation PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS B F Regional Conference, January 19, 1996 Mayor Kilbury reported that a proposed loan to the Zactec Corporation was denied, an amendment to the 1996 Hillsboro Exchange/Lewis Street Interchange and the widenmg to four (4) lanes of SR 12 from the Snake River to Wallula Junction were approved T C Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meetmg, January 25, 1996 Mr Lathim was unable to attend the meeting Park & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting, February 1, 1996 Mayor Kilbury was unable to attend the meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS Final Assessment Roll for Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks on Court Street Mr Dennis Wright, City Engineer, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public heanng was published and posted as required by law Mr Wnght explained that in January of 1994, the City Council passed Resolution No 2107 declanng the City's intention to order the installation of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on Court Street, between Road 36 and Road 40 After conducting a public hearing on this issue, Council affirmed that resolution This project was included with the 1995 Overlays and the Brown Street Alley as a major contract Those bids were deemed acceptable and the work has now been completed MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS ON COURT STREET, BETWEEN ROAD 36 AND ROAD 40 Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor, either for or agamst, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Ordinance No. 3132 An Ordinance confirming the Assessment Roll for the construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk along that portion of Court Street between Road 36 and Road 40, provided for by Resolution No 2107, and creating the Court Street Sidewalk Fund and new Chapter 3 123 PMC MOTION Ordinance No 3132 was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3132, confirming the Assessment Roll for the construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk on Court Street between Road 36 and Road 40 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously Resolution No. 2233 A Resolution providing for the method of payment of assessments on the assessment roll for the Court Street curb, gutter and sidewalk project affirmed by Ordinance No 3132 and providing for interest on unpaid installments and fixing the rate thereof, and, further, providing for a means of financing until the assessments are paid in full MOTION Resolution No 2233 was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2233, providing for a method of payment for the assessments for the construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk on Court Street between Road 36 and Road 40 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 3133 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING BUILDINGS, PERMITS, AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Mr Garnson moved to adopt Ordinance No 3133, adopting the 1994 Uniform Building Code and, further, to approve the ordinance summary for publication Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Smith gave a bnef outline of the specifics of the increases He explained that the recommended 1994 fee schedule, if adopted would represent approximately a 40 percent increase over the fees that are now charged If Council adopts the 1994 fee schedule and maintains the existing valuation method and range of charges, permits for a typical 1,750 sq ft home would increase to $885 50 from $659 50 After such an increase, total permit fees in Pasco would still be lower than all localities with the exception of Kennewick Mr Jensen felt uncomfortable with a 40% increase in fees and also felt Pasco was unique to the other cities and needed to remain competitive He was opposed to the proposed 40% increase in fees Mr Strode concurred with Mr Jensen that a 40% increase at this time would be excessive He wanted to see the amount reduced or to be phased in over several years Motion failed by following voice vote Yes - Gamson, Jackson, Kilbury, No - Jensen, Strode, Lathim -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 1996 MOTION Mr Strode moved that Ordinance No 3133 be amended to remove any items dealing with fee schedule increases, to keep existing fees, and other code amendments would apply Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned (No - Gamson) ORDINANCE NO. 3134 AN ORDINANCE DEALING WITH BUILDING AND HOUSING SAFETY AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 16 16 AND 16 20 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3134, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3134, adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Housmg Code and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and, further, to approve the ordinance summary for publication Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3135 AN ORDINANCE DEALING WITH THE MECHANICAL CODE AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 16 32 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3135, was read by title only Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No 3135, adoptmg the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code and, further, to approve the ordinance summary for publication Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3136 AN ORDINANCE DEALING WITH THE FIRE CODE AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 18 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordmance No 3136, was read by title only Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No 3136, adopting the 1994 Uniform Fire Code and, further, to approve the ordinance summary for publication Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3137 AN ORDINANCE DEALING WITH VENTILATION AND AIR QUALITY AND AMENDING CHAPTER 16 19 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3137, was read by title only Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No 3137, amending the Ventilation and Air Quality Code and, further, to approve the ordinance summary for publication Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3138 AN ORDINANCE DEALING WITH ENERGY CODES AMENDING CHAPTER 16 18 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3138, was read by title only Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No 3138, amending the Energy Code and, further, to approve the ordmance summary for publication Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 1996 ORDINANCE NO. 3139 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING, AMENDING TITLE 22 CREATING ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR FACTORY ASSEMBLED HOUSING Mr McDonald explained that in December of 1995 the Council established a moratorium on the issuance of permits for additions to factory assembled dwellings and directed the Planning Commission to review the RMH-1 zoning regulations Over the last two months the Planning Commission held public heanngs to develop code language that would address the concerns of the community related to the age of factory assembled dwellings and site built additions to such dwelhngs The Planning Commission recommends that the age of factory assembled dwellings be five (5) years or newer, the minimum floor area of the RMH- 1 district be reduced from 1,000 sq ft to 920 sq ft. requiring the structure to be pit set, skirted, radon vents, removal of all wheels and tongues, and additions be made of similar materials and have similar roof pitch to the existing structure Mr Strode felt that in past discussions it was determined by Council to restrict single wide dwellings by having the minimum floor area changed from 1,000 to 920 sq ft MOTION Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No 3139, amending PMC Title 22 revising Factory Assembled Structure placement criteria as presented, stnkmg the amendment to Section 22 37 080 and changing the number 920 to 1,000 in 22 37 100 E part #4 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Agreement Between the City of Pasco and Kroll Map Company MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Kroll Map Company for a fee of $26,995 Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Third Amendment to the Dellinger Option Agreement MOTION Mr Jensen moved the approve the Third Amendment to the Dellmger/Quantum Unlimited Purchase Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment Mr Jackson seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Waiver of Heanng for "A" Street Improvements with Burlington Northern Railroad MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the "A" Street Improvement Waiver of Heanng Petition with Burlington Northern Railroad Mr Jackson seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Approval of Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc for the Road 100 Corridor Sewer Study MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc for the Road 100 Comdor Sewer Study and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 1996 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mr Crutchfield noted that the sale to Mr Schouviller closed last week and staff requested a special meeting on February 12, 1996 at 7 30 p m Council concurred with the request Mayor Kilbury announced that those interested in the District 5 position on the Council should stay after the meeting for discussion ADJOURNMENT • further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 31 P M 1L {ILA :finAa Charles D Kilbury, Mayor An EST Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 20 day of , 1996 -6-