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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 730 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, Rebecca Francik,
and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Leland
B Kerr, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Fmance Director, Bob Alberts,
Public Works Director, Denis Austin, Police Chief, Dave McDonald, City
Planner, and Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meetmg was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION Mr Garnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda
Seconded by Mr Lathan Motion earned unanimously Consent items
are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
July 1, 1996
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims m the
amount of $675,339 46 ($18,565 30 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 3092 and 3093, and $656,774 16 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 97558 through 97750)
C) Special Permit Location of a Day Care Facility at 2500 West Court
Street, No C, and Lewis Street (MF #96-39-SP) To approve the
Special Perrmt for the Children's Learning Center, as recommended
by the Planning Commission
D) Appointments to City of Pasco/Franklin County Housing Authority
Board To concur in the Mayor's appointments to the City of
Pasco/Frankhn County Housing Authonty Board as follows C
Lester Dommgos to Position No 4, for a term that will expire on
January 28, 2000, Jose I Sifuentez to Position No 5, for a term that
will expire on January 28, 2001
E) Appointments to City of Pasco/Franklin County Senior Citizens
Advisory Committee To concur in the Mayor's appointments to the
City of Pasco/Franklin County Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
as follows Donald J Barnard to Position No 1, for a term that will
expire on June 16, 1999, Jane Pauline to Position No 2, for a term
that will expire on June 16, 1999, Pam Tangbakken to Position No
3, for a term that will expire on June 16, 1999
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
VISITORS
None
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 1996
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
B F Transit Board of Directors Meeting, July 11, 1996 Mr Gamson
reported that discussion centered around installing a underground fuel
monitoring station The remainder of the meeting was routine
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Street Vacation - Road 84, Road 89, and Road 92, all lying south of
Sandifur Parkway and north of Interstate 182 and the portion of
Sandifur Parkway between Road 84 and Road 92 (MF #96-48-V) Mr
David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the
record that notice of the public hearmg was published and posted as
required by law
Mr McDonald explained that Metropolitan Mortgage & Secunties Co
Inc , submitted a petition requesting the vacation of portions of four
streets in the vicinity of the Broadmoor Factory Outlet Mall The street
vacations are requested to eliminate nghts-of-way determined
unnecessary to the applicant
MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION OF ROAD 84, ROAD 89, AND
ROAD 92, ALL LYING SOUTH OF SANDIFUR PARKWAY AND NORTH
OF INTERSTATE 182 AND THE PORTION OF SANDIFUR PARKWAY
BETWEEN ROAD 84 AND ROAD 92
Mr Gary McCullum, Project Manager for Metropolitan Mortgage &
Secunties Co Inc , spoke in favor of the proposed vacation Zoning has
been changed in the area and the streets in question, as development
progresses, probably won't be used as configured years ago when it was
zoned residential
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearmg was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO. 3159
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF ROAD 84, ROAD
89 AND ROAD 92, ALL LYING SOUTH OF SANDIFUR
PARKWAY AND NORTH OF INTERSTATE 182, AND A
PORTION OF SANDIFUR PARKWAY BETWEEN ROAD 84
AND ROAD 92
MOTION Ordmance No 3159, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3159, vacating portions of Road 84, Road
89, Road 92 and Sandifur Parkway Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 3160
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING
THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RT (RESIDENTIAL
TRANSITION) TO R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
MOTION Ordinance No 3160, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3160, rezoning a major portion of the
Southwest of Section 9, Township 9 North, Range 29 East, from RT to R-
1 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL
JULY 15, 1996
ORDINANCE NO. 3161
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING
PMC TITLE 22
MOTION Ordinance No 3161, was read by title only Mr Garnson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3161, amending PMC Title 22 allowing the
sales of micro-brewery products and non-fortified wines in the C-2
(Central Busmess District) Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion
carried unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Special Permit Sunderland Family Treatment Services Location of a
Group Care Home at 1520 West Irving Street (MF #96-25-SP)
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to adopt the Findings and Conclusions
denying a Special Permit for operation of a group home by Sunderland
Family Treatment Services at 1520 West Irving Street Mr Strode
seconded the motion Motion carried (No - Francik)
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Easement for Water and Sewer Pipelines across the Hams
Property
MOTION Mr Gamson moved to accept the Water and Sewer Utility
Easement as granted by Wallace and Lucille Hams Mr Jensen
seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
Final Plat - Replat of Desert Winds Estates, Block No 3 and Sunland
Heights 1, Block No 2 (MF #96-54-PP
MOTION Mr Gamson moved to approve the final plat for Replat of
Desert Winds Estates, Block No 3 and Sunland Heights 1, Block No 2
Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
1996 Humane Society Contract
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the agreement with the Benton-
Franklin County Humane Society, Inc to provide animal control services
and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City
Mr Strode seconded the motion
Mr Gamson felt the mcreases the City was being subjected to are
exorbitant and he would not support the contract
Motion carned (No - Garrison)
1996 Humane Society Canvassing Agreement
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the agreement with the Benton-
Franklin County Humane Society, Inc to provide canvassing services
and authonze the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City
Mr Strode seconded the motion
Mr Garrison wanted staff to ensure a reasonable guarantee that the City
will collect sufficient additional dog licensing fees to cover the cost of the
contract
Motion earned (No - Garnson)
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rther business, th meeting was adjourned at 7 59 P M
Charles D Kilbury, Mayor
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JULY 15, 1996
Cable Franchise Consultant
MOTION Mr Garrison moved the mcrease the maximum contract pnce
for cable franchise consultant services to $6,000 Mr Lathim seconded
the motion Motion carried unanimously
Utility/Street Division Organization Change
MOTION Mr Gamson moved to authonze the City Manager to create
the position of Lead Worker in the Street Department, effective August 1,
1996 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Acceptmg a Right-of-Way Utility Easement Mr Crutchfield explamed
that staff was asking Council to consider accepting a formal nght-of-way
utility easement for the purposes of the extension of roadway and
utilities east of Highway 395, between Hillsboro Avenue and Fosterwells
Road for development already m place
Mr Strode questioned the language that requires certain thmgs to take
place within 12 years of acceptmg the easement If these things don't
take place the easement is extmguished
Mr Crutchfield felt this item should be delayed until the question about
the 12 year clause can be clanfied and a report brought before Council
Senior/Disabled Citizen Discount Rates
Mr Jackson commended staff for the comprehensive review provided to
the Council for study of the issue Mr Jackson requested an ordmance
that would adjust the City's age requirement of 65 years of age to 62
years of age, that meet the balance of the cntena, have an opportunity to
receive the discount rate for water and sewer
Franklm County Public Facilities District
Mr Jensen reported that discussion concernmg the formation of a
facilities tax district was rejected by the Franklin County
Commissioners
Mr Strode commended fellow Councilmembers and staff for their
eloquent and accurate comments and answers to questions from the
audience Mr Strode felt it was unfortunate that Council and staff
efforts have fallen on deaf ears
Mr Lathim felt the Commissioners were concerned with the possibility of
taxing land, though it was clearly defined that this would not happen
Unfortunately, mstead of the citizens of Franklin County getting the
opportunity to say no, two Commissioners said no and stopped the
process
Ms Francik echoed Mr Lathim's comments and felt that the greatest
tragedy is the citizens of Franklin County will not be allowed to vote on
this issue Ms Francik felt this was inexcusable in a democratic
process
ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 1996
AI IEST
Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5 day of Aigi 1.._, 1996 I
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