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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.03.04 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The meetmg was called to order at 7 30 P M by Charles D Kilbury, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Leland B Kerr, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Dave McDonald, City Planner, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, and Greg Garcia, Fire Chief PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meetmg was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Gamson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the amendment that Item 3(c) - Resolution No 2241 is removed Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meetmg held February 20, 1996 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $280,282 85 ($27,946 03 bemg in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 3055 and 3056, and $252,336 82 consistmg of Claim Warrants numbered 95594 through 95803) Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $567,813 75, Payroll Voucher Nos 47175 through 47387, and 47417 through 47634 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS Ms Regema Goulet, of 4812 West Sylvester Street, addressed Council to express her concerns regardmg sections of the PMC that affect property she owns inside the city limits She was concerned about zoning changes to Title 22 of the PMC that restricts the minimum lot size to 7,200 square feet, the minimum floor size of the mobile unit to 1,000 square feet, and an age restriction that prevents units older than 5 years from being issued a placement permit in a mobile home subdivision Ms Goulet was also concerned about the requirement for pit-setting of mobile homes and the financial burden this would place on those wanting to place a mobile home on a lot It was her desire that Council reconsider these changes and that Council grant a waiver to allow her renters to use the property Mayor Kilbury explained that a waiver could not be granted by Council The Council does not have the legal authority to waive the existing rules It must be done by formal process, which includes a public hearing MOTION Mr Gamson moved to have Council direct staff to initiate a public hearing to be held by the Planning Commission to consider a possible new zone or reconsider the age restriction and/or the size MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1996 restriction applicable to factory assembled units Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Strode felt that the requirement for pit-setting should be reconsidered, however, he felt that the other changes were appropriate for the prevention of degradation by changing the square footage size requirements The motion carried unanimously REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS B F Regional Council Board Meeting, February 23, 1996 Mayor Kilbury reported that several loans were approved The meeting was routine PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation - Indiana Street Between 18th Avenue and Lewis Street (MF #96-04-V) Mr David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published and posted as required by law Mr McDonald explained that the property owners representing 100% of the abutting ownership of the area in question have requested said right- of-way be vacated MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATING INDIANA STREET EAST OF 18TH AVENUE AND WEST OF LEWIS STREET Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3150 AN ORDINANCE VACATING INDIANA STREET EAST OF 18TH AVENUE AND WEST OF LEWIS STREET MOTION Ordinance No 3150, was read by title only Mr Gamson moved to adopt Ordinance No 3150, vacatmg Indiana Street between 18th Avenue and Lewis Street located in Helm's 2nd Addition Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 2241 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SEPTIC TANK AND DRAINFIELD SEWER SYSTEM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3945 WEST COURT STREET OWNED BY COLUMBIA ORGANIZERS, L L P MOTION Resolution No 2241, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2241, permittmg a septic tank and dramfield sewer system for property located at 3945 West Court Street owned by Columbia Organizers, L L P Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3151 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND ADDING A NEW TITLE 4 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE -2- further busmess, e meeting was adjourned at 8 29 P M Ch rles D Kilbury, ayor MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1996 MOTION Mr Gamson moved to adopt Ordinance No 3151, establishing guidelines for development and permit review in Pasco Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr McDonald explained that last year the State Legislature adopted several new rules and standards relating to permits and development review as an outgrowth of problems that have been experienced on the west side of the State The Legislature set up guidelines on time-frames to ensure timely and consistent processing of land use and permit applications This was an attempt to fix problems on the west side of the State, however, the regulations apply to cities on the eastern side of the State These regulations are required to be adopted by March 31, 1996 The process used by the City of Pasco for approving rezones, preliminary plats, and the divisions of land require a hearing by the Planning Commission Presently, if an adjoining property owner or the applicant disagreed with the recommendation of the Planning Commission they could file a written appeal to the City Council Under the new State laws that would no longer be allowed The Planning Commission will make it's recommendation and if someone appeals that recommendation the Council will have to base their decision on the record that was provided by the Planning Commission Motion carried unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Franklin County Imgation District License MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the license agreement with Franklin County Imgation District providing for the discharge of waters pumped from the City of Pasco wellfields and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the license agreement Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session for the purpose of discussing the sale of land ADJOURNMENT AFIEST Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 1 day of April , 1996 -3-