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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-1971 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 289 AUGUST 17, 1971 The regular meeting of Pasco City Council was called to order by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. - ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Answering present were: G.E. Carter, Katie Barton, Hilda Campbell, M.R. Denney, R.L. Greenlee and George Stork. Councilman Sam Hunt was absent, excused. Also present at the meeting were: M.B. Winegar, City Manager; Harry D. Kinzer, Finance Director/City Clerk; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer; C.F. Whetsler, Director of Public Works and Ben Rea, Associate Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Campbell that the minutes of regular meeting, August 3, 1971, be approved as written. Motion Carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Motion made by Campbell, seconded by Stork to pay all bills properly signed and numbered 3001 through 3131. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: - Letter dated August 13, 1971 from Pasco City Planning Commission, requesting that a Public Hearing date be set for requested zone change from Residential R-2 to High Density Residential R-3 and Retail Commercial C-1. The Planning Commission recommended the change of zone classification at their regular meeting of -August 12, 1971. High Density Residential R-3: West one half of the north one half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 25, Township 9 north, range 29 east, Willamette Meridian. The following claims were presented for approval to pay: Judicial $ 61.17 Executive 254.36 Financial & Administration 2,000.00 Legal 812.66 Planning 364.34 Building & Property Service 579.40 Other Services Police 630.32 4,814.71 Fire 3,017.98 Protective Inspections 382.69 Ambulance & Aid 740.52 Engineering 940.06 Housing & Occupancy 333.33 Other Physical Environment 694.75 TOTAL GENERAL• FUND: $15,626.29 STREET 5,259.86 LIBRARY 2,279.46 CEMETERY 1,157.55 URBAN RENEWAL 5,338.61 URBAN RENEWAL ESCROW 2,996.50 PARKS & RECREATION 4,995.65 CAPITAL PROJECT -U.A.B. CHASE 522.04 CAPITAL PROJECT -U.A.B. SOUTH 4th 44.00 ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER 34,703.72 ENTERPRISE - GOLF 1,697.30 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,206.88 FINANCE OPERATION 7,736.37 FIREMEN'S PENSION 286.64 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $87,850.87 Motion made by Campbell, seconded by Stork to pay all bills properly signed and numbered 3001 through 3131. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: - Letter dated August 13, 1971 from Pasco City Planning Commission, requesting that a Public Hearing date be set for requested zone change from Residential R-2 to High Density Residential R-3 and Retail Commercial C-1. The Planning Commission recommended the change of zone classification at their regular meeting of -August 12, 1971. High Density Residential R-3: West one half of the north one half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 25, Township 9 north, range 29 east, Willamette Meridian. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: AUGUST 17, 1971 Retail Commercial C-1: East one half of the north one half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 25, Township 9 north, Range 29 East, Willamette Meridian. Motion made by Barton, seconded by Stork that a public hearing be held on the proposed rezoning at 8:00 P.M., September 7 , 1971. Motion carried. Staff was directed to notify the adjoining property owners. Letter dated August 13, 1971, from Pasco City Planning Commission, requesting that a public hearing date be set for requested change in comprehensive plan designation from Average density residential to Commercial on the following described property. The Planning Commission recommended the change of designation at their regular meeting.of August 12, 1971. Block 20 through 26 inclusive, Block 31 through 46 inclusive, Block 50 through 59 inclusive, Frey's Addition, as recorded in Volume B, Page 16, Book of Plats, Franklin County, Washington. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Barton that a public hearing be on the proposed change in the Comprehensive Plan at 8:00 P.M., September 7, 1971. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: REZONE BLOCK 113, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3: Mayor Carter declared the public hearing open at 8:15 P.M. Ben Phillips was recognized and stated that he was representing Guenther Investment Company; Duane Guenther was also present and they were present to answer any questions the Council or public may have with regard to their request for zone change. A letter dated August 13th from the Pasco City Planning Commission was read stating "that in the regular meeting of August 12, 1971, the Commission passed a motion to recommend the change of zone classification from Retail Commercial C-1 to General Commercial C-3 on the following described property: Block 113, Pasco Land Company's First Addition The Planning Commission did include in their motion that this land should be developed within one year, or the land would automatically revert to C-1 zoning. Councilman Greenlee inquired as to the ownership of land between the railroad and the property in question. Guenther answered that they had purchased the land to the railroad. Also asked whether or not they anticipated running a railroad spur into their property. Answer: they would like to, and that they intended to start building on their property next month. Councilman Greenlee asked if they intended to use the alleys in the area involved and Mr. Guenther answered that they have an application.pending now for the vacation of alleys in the subject area. After calling three times for further comment from the audience and receiving no comment for or against, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed at 8:17 P.M. VACATION OF ALLEY, BLOCK 53, FREY'S ADDITION TO PASCO: Mayor Carter declared the public hearing open at 8:19 P.M. Letter dated July 9th -from the Pasco City Planning Commission was read, recommending vacation of north/south alley, Block 53, Frey's Addition, based on'the City Engineer's recommendation* *no easement is necessary as no utilities are existing in the area at present or planned for the future. Ben Phillips, representing petitioners, was recognized and volunteered to answer any questions. After calling three times for comments for or against the vacation, and there being none, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed at 8:20 P.M. 'MINU.TES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING: 291 AUGUST 17, 1971 VACATION OF CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS, VICINITY OF BLOCK 1 AND 2, NORTHERN PACIFIC FIRST ADDITION TO CITY OF PASCO: Mayor Carter declared the public hearing open at 8:22 P.M. Letter dated July 9, 1971 from the Pasco Planning Commission was read, recommending vacation of following streets and alleys: Tacoma Avenue From the north line of Yakima Street to the north line of Margaret Street. Margaret Street From the west line of Tacoma Street to the east line of North First Avenue. Nixon Street From the west line of Tacoma Street to the east line of North First Avenue. Alleys All,alleys located within Blocks -1 and 2, Northern Pacific Addition to the City of Pasco. The Planning Commission further recommended retaining easements for the existing utilities in area. The City Manager noted that the Public Works Director and City Engineer indicated there were no water lines in the alleys. Mayor Carter asked for comments and questions from the audience or the Council. Mr. Joseph Houlihan, Administrator of property at 115 West Yakima, said it was not clarified as to what they are intending to do with the property. If they are going to close the streets and put refers in there, there would be a noise problem. If they close the alleys, this eliminates a safety factor for the area. He would like to see the alley kept open for fire equipment. Councilman Denney questioned.Mr. Houlihan whether or not, during the time that his mother was -alive (living at 115 W. Yakima), the railroad on many occasions tried to get his mother to sign this petition. Mr. Houlihan answered to the effect that they had contacted her several times, she was very sick and did not understand matters of this kind, that he had pointed out to her that she would lose the use of the alley and it "shook her up." In addition, the proposition was misrepresented to her in that her property would be more valuable. Mr. Neil Kritzer, Burlington Northern, was recognized in the audience. He said he was the person who obtained the signatures presented at this time. Further, he had not contacted Mrs. Houlihan, maybe someone else had. To the best of his knowledge, the purpose of the vacation was to develop the property north of the vacated alley for industrial purposes, knows nothing about a spur but it may come in the future. Mr. Denney asked how many lots were owned by the individuals. Four ownerships; three of them being individuals and the 4th being Burlington Northern. A map with ownerships was presented to the Mayor and Council by Ben Rea. Councilman Denney pointed out that Mrs. Beasley appeared before the Council and requested that her name be withdrawn from the petition, that she didn't rea the petition and didn't know what it contained; further, that the vacation was, to her benefit. Asked Mr. Kritzer how this could be of benefit. Mr. Kritzer replied that it wasn't his statement that it would be an advantage to close the alley - I told her she would gain ownership of this property by being owner of that adjacent property, she would gain 10 feet. Councilman Denney said that he was going to recommend that this be postponed so that the individual owners could talk this over with the City Manager. At the present time, he would oppose closing the alleys, and because Mr. Kritzer concurred that time was not important in this matter, he would recommend no further action at this time. After similar comments from Mrs. Beasley, and having called three more times for comments for or against the proposed vacation - receiving none, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.at.8:33 P.M. 292 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: No one answered the Mayor's call for visitors comments. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: AUGUST 17, 1971 A claim against the City, dated August 10th was presented to the Council. May Smith, claimant -- amount of damages claimed: Seattle Frame, $92.40 and Texaco, $37.64. Motion made by Campbell, seconded by Denney that this be turned to the City's insurance carrier and the City Attorney. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: None REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: Golf Financial Report for week ending August 8th was presented to the Council by the Director of Recreation/Parks. Expenditure Report through..July was presented to the Council by the Director of Finance: Ci:ty Manager presented the Agreement between the cities of Kennewick and Pasco and the. Counties of..Fr.ankl•in and Benton. By this Agreement, the•Counties would contribute to the construction set forth in the Agreement supra $410,000 on or before July 1, 1972; (one-half to be paid by each County) and $410,000 on or before July 1, 1973 (one-half to be paid by each County and would like to assume the maintenance of the old bridge starting with the first payment). Motion made by Stork, seconded'by Barton, authorizing M.B. Winegar, City Manager, to sign Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco, providing the City of Kennewick also authorizes execution of the Agreement. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: In place.of an Ordinance providing for a temporary trial period of four, ten-hour day;•40-hour week for personnel within the Police Department, motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Campbell that the memorandum, dated August 1, 1971 from Chief Al Tebaldi to M.B. Winegar, City Manager, be written -into the minutes of this meeting: "Request is hereby made to change the working hours for selected personnel of the Police Department. I believe by adjusting the schedule to a 10 -hour shift - four days a week, it will afford better police coverage for the City. Initially, I would change the Patrol Division Schedule from "8 -hour shifts - five day weeks" to "10-hour- shifts 10-hourshifts - four day weeks." On this schedule,overtime would be paid for work done in excess of 10 -hours per day. It is also conceivable that the Detective Division hours would also be changed to afford better coverage. At this time, I ask permission to make the change on a trial basis.from August 6th through September 30th. I would expect to request the change be made permanent if the plan works out. as I believe it will." ORDINANCE NO. 1492: r AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE.CITY OF PASCO FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO`GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1492 was read by title only. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Campbell that;Ordinance No. 1492 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) yes votes. I� MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1493: AUGUST 17, 1971 29 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN CINCINNATI AND TRINIDAD AVENUE, AND COLORADO AND UTAH STREETS, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1493 was read by title only. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Denney that Ordinance No. 1493 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six. (6). Motion made by Denney, seconded by Stork that no action be taken on the matter of requesting an Ordinance be drawn for vacation of streets and alleys in the vicinity of Blocks 1 and 2, Northern Pacific Addition, until further meetings are held with interested parties; that any further action on this be delayed. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 876: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY A.V. DeBLASIO, INC. UNDER JOB NO. 71-05, STORM SEWER WEHE AVENUE. Resolution No. 876 was read by title only. Motion made by -Campbell, seconded - by Greenlee to adopt Resolution No. 876. Motion;carried by roll 'call vote `of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SIDEWALK SALES: The following correspondence was received from George Douglass, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce: "It is my understanding that a proposed Ordinance licensing yard sales, patio sales, garage.sales, and sidewalk sales was discussed at the last City Council Workshop Meeting (copy enclosed). Such an Ordinance will affect many members of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is now studying the proposed Ordinance, but it is doubtful that we can do an adequate research job before the next City Council meeting. I, there- fore, ask that Chamber representatives and Pasco merchants have the opportunity to discuss this proposed Ordinance,and any other legislation affecting our membership, at a Workshop session with the Council before such items are brought to the Council at a formal meeting." NEW BUSINESS: AGREEMENT WITH STATE HIGHWAY DEPT. FOR WIDENING OF N. OREGON: A copy of Agreement was presented to Council for action. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Campbell that the City accept the Agreement, and authorize the City Manager to sign on be- half of the City. Motion Carried. EASEMENT FOR AIRPORT AID TO NAVIGATION INSTALLATION (Port of Pasco): A copy of easement was presented to Council for action. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork, that the City grant easement for Port of Pasco and that the Mayor be authorized to sign easement. Motion carried. EASEMENT TO P.U.D. FOR POWER LINE: A copy action. Motion made by Stork, seconded by a right of way Easement and that the Mayor carried. of easement was presented to Council for Denney, that the City grant to the P.U.D., be authorized to sign easement. Motion ACTION ON BIDS FOR WATER LINE ON CHICAGO, FROM OREGON STREET EASTERLY: Report of Bid Opening, held August 16, 1971, 10:00 A.M., was made by memo from Director of Public Works to City Manager. Only one bid was received as follows: Mahaffey Excavation $6,379.74 Motion made by Campbell, seconded by Denney, that the contract be awarded to Mahaffey Excavation for $6,379.74. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 2�4 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: AUGUST 17, 1971 By mutual consent, Council requests that the next Workshop meeting of Council be set for August 31, 1971. Mayor Carter read a Proclamation, setting aside the.date of -August 19, 1971, as "New Voter's Day" in the City of Pasco, in accordance with the Governor's Proclamation of."New Voter's Week in the State", and the request from the Secretary of State for cities to participate. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork, that the Mayor sign the Proclamation for the City of Pasco. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: No further business before the Council at this time, motion made by Stork, seconded.by Barton to adjourn. 1971. Esther Schlagel, Clerk's Representative C LJ I.-