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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-1974 Minutes74 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 5, 1974 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald D. Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt (8:55 P.M.), Donald Linton, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Al Schor was out of town. Also present were: Harry D. Kinzer, Acting City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. (Mr. Schor attending National League of Cities Meeting, Washington, D.C.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held February 19, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 574.90' Judicial 100.57 Executive 175.92 Legal 171.02 Planning 42.16 Building & Property Services 464.08 Other Services 11,319.48 Police 2,941.10 Police Encumbrance'Reserve 146.01 Fire 1,864.11 Protective Inspections 55.41 Ambulance & Aid 12.81 Engineering 367.90 Health 671.46 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $18,906.93 STREET 1,280.26 E.E.A. AMBULANCE & AID 72.82 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 11.96 LIBRARY 875.66 CEMETERY 241.37 URBAN RENEWAL 702.91 PARKS & RECREATION (90.05) CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE 195.37 CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 728.28 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 14,452.40 ENTERPRISE GOLF 854.54 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,838.05 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,166.52 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,131.60 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $42,368.62 Mr. Wilkins moved that voucher nos. 9471 through 9575 in the total amount of $42,368.62 be approved for payment this 5th day of March, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative 583.36 Judicial 1,160.64 Executive 2,980.73 Legal 969.20 Planning 882.40 Building & Property Service 41.17 Other General Services 13.45 Police 29,745.51 Fire 21,308.26 Protective Inspection 425.52 Continued Next Page 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: Ambulance & Aid Engineering Housing & Occupancy Other Physical Environment TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET ARTERIAL STREET INTER CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE E.E.A. FUND NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 31.26 3,282.22 425.52 -n- MARCH 5, 1974 $ 61,849.24 6,770.79 -0- 45.51 1,877.46 326.70 2,758.54 2,438.31 3,278.34 6,991.19 12,197.74 2,340.96 2,994.57 9,008.37 $112,877.72 Mr. Denney moved that payroll voucher nos. 14706 through 15073 in the total amount of $112,877.72 be approved for payment this 5th day of March, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE AREAS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: Central Business District C-2 to High Density Residential R-3: All of Block 7; and Lots 1 through 16, Block 8, Gerry's Addition, as recorded in Volume B, Page 18, Book of Plats, Franklin County, Washington, together with Block 25; and Lots 1 through 8, Block 24, Northern Pacific Plat of Pasco, as recorded in•Volume B, Page 32, Book of Plats, Franklin.County, Washington. Central Business District C-2 to Retail Commercial C-1: All of Block 11; Lots 17 through 32, Block 8, and Lots 1 through 16, Block 12, Gerry's Addition, as recorded in Volume B. Page 18, Book of Plats, Franklin County, Washington. Central Business District C-2 to General Commercial C-3: All of Block 22; Northern Pacific Plat of Pasco, as recorded in Volume B, Page 32, Book of Plats, Franklin County, Washington. Light Industrial I-1 to Central Business District C-2: All of Block 19; Gerry's Addition, as recorded in Volume B, Page 18, Book of Plats, Franklin County, Washington. Fire Zone I be decreased in size from the existing boundary to those of the new boundaries of the Central Business District Zone C-2. It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The Acting City Manager read communication from Planning Commission, recommending proposed changes. Mr. Barry Buckner asked the exact location of proposed CBD area. Mr. Ben Rea showed Mr. Buckner the area in question by a map in the Council Chambers. Mr. Brian Morgan asked who requested the various zone changes. Mr. Rea replied that it was a staff initiated request. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared.closed. 77 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1974 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON RECOMMENDATION OF CONDITIONAL USES BEING -INSERTED INTO THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3 ZONE: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The Acting City Manager read communication from Planning Commission recommending that a conditional use be inserted into the General Commercial C-3 zone which would permit truck terminals for freight and tanker trucks. - n _ t 12,3 C-3 z� Councilmen Wilkins & Denney voiced strong objection to trucks going through the Central Business District due to safety factor. Frank Thomson, Manager of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, also objected to trucks in downtown area. Howard Young expressed objection to trucks & terminals in business area. Brian Morgan asked if it could be amended to include certain border areas, but not through the Central Business District. The staff replied that you could not allow this in some C-3 areas and prohibitnint-others; it would have to be consistent. Barry Buckner urged more study of the matter and suggested that the Council not hinder the trucking industry as they were a vital part of our area. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ADDITION IN ZONE REGULATIONS: . It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending that an agriculture use (commercial) be allowed as a conditional use in the R-1 and higher zones. Further, the following definition be inserted in the zoning code: "Agriculture Uses (Commercial) means an agriculture operation consisting of irrigated land -only. When an agricultural use (Commercial) is within a residential zone, conditions may be imposed to safeguard residential development." Mr. Neal Smiley asked what area this encompassed. Mr. Rea showed him area on map. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT, LABELED FIRST ADDITION TO RIVIERA TRAILER VILLAGE, A MOBILE HOME PARK: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Councilman Denney asked for clarification of preliminary and final plat of Mr. Hansey. Mr. Hansey replied that the lots were larger and playground smaller; however, new area had been designated for playground area. Councilman Wilkins.stated that some were reluctant to follow the City Code, but reminded Mr. Hansey that all City Codes have to be complied with. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. wiffl 11KOJ MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: MARCH 5, 1974 E.M. Magee, President of N.A.A.C.P., complained of sight obscuring fence in the Urban Renewal area as it completely isolated approximately 200 families living behind it. He stated there was no entrance to the business area without going completely around the area; further, they would like to take a 6' span out on Helena Street. _ Councilman Wilkins responded by stating that it was not an'oversigh.t, that the posts were in so that a gate could be put in. Mr. Magee questioned consolidation of Tri City Fire Departments and why there were no black firefighters. The Council urged Mr. Magee to recruit some applicants to take Civil Service examination and they would certainly be considered. Mr. Magee asked that Federal Agents or Police should learn to be more courteous when they are questioning the public as a family had complained to him of rude treatment. Chief Tebaldi then defended the Pasco Police Department, stating the questioning had been done by Federal Narcotics Agents and not Pasco Police Officers. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Claims of JAY SCHWEIZER and LEON PARNELL were presented for Council perusal. Mr. Hunt moved that claim of Jay Schweizer be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. Mr. Denney moved that claim of Leon Parnell be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1626; AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXATION BY PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL EXCISE TAX PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 235, LAWS OF 1967, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 89, LAWS OF 1970, EX. SESS., AND CHAPTER 34, LAWS OF 1973, 2nd EX. SESS., OF THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Ordinance No. 1626 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1626 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . ORDINANCE NO. 1627: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE -ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT C-2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1627 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1627 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1628: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT C-2. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1628 be,adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: MARCH 5, 1974 79 ORDINANCE NO. 1629: - AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY .WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT C-2 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3. OrdinanceuNo:-lr629hwas read by.title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1629 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . ORDINANCE NO. 1630: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF.PASCO FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS -DISTRICT C-2 TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1. Ordinance No. 1630 was read by title only. Mr: Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1630 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . ORDINANCE NO. 1631: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1197, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ONE FIRE ZONE FOR THE CITY OF PASCO.-TO BE KNOWN AS FIRE ZONE NO. 1 Ordinance No. 1631 was read by title only.. Mr., Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1631 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. -Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1632: AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ORDINANCE NO. 1203, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 22.48, TO BE SECTION'3-28 ENTITLED "PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES" AND -BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1632 was read by.title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1632 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion FAILED by unanimous roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1633: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1203, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 22.12 BY•ADDING.A NEW -DEFINITION TO SECTION 15.2., TO BE ENTITLED "AGRICULTURAL USES (COMMERCIAL)" AND BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordindnce No. 1633 was read by title only.... Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1633 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six ORDINANCE NO. 1634: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1203, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.22.24.040, BEING,AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS'FOR THE'CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance -No. 1634 was .read .by title only.. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1634 be adopted. Seconded by Mr: Hunt— Motion..carri'ed-by roll call vote of six (6) . MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 946: MARCH 5, 1974 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO APPROVING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM APPLICABLE TO ALL OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY. Resolution No. 946 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Resolution No. 946 be adopted., Seconded by Mr.. Adams. Motion carried by roll call -vote of six (6) . NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - RIVIERA TRAILER VILLAGE: Mr. Denney moved that the City of Pasco approve the Final Plat, labeled ."First Addition to Riviera Trailer -Village, -,a Mobile Home.Park,.provided that Lots 41-44 be designated as a park. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT:.Mr. Wilkins moved that the Staff be authorized and directed to start implementation to define the boundaries and scope of CBD, and prepare a Resolution of Intent as soon as practicable. Seconded by Mr. Adams. (Discussion) Councilman Tidrick wantedto clarify that he was wholeheartedly in favor of the L.I.D. and improving the Central Business District; however, had been previously opposed to undergrounding in alleys as a cost,to the City.. Mayor Linton responded by stating that he had talked with the Manager of the P.U.D.and received verbal reassurance that the P.U.D. would cooperate in the project and that it would not be a cost to the City. Acting City Manager presented the following tabulation of interest in and requesting the City Council to initiate preliminary steps for establishing a Local Improvement District. Owners of 123 parcels of property.are encompassed.in this report: 1) in favor of the L.I.D. 58 2) Not'in favor of the L.I.D. 7 3) Will not oppose the L.I.D. 18 4) Letters mailed to out of area owners, no reply as of 3/5/74.23 5) No response from local owners 17 123 Bob Young reported that he had only 1 out of 12 opposed. Howard Baker, C.P.A., stated that he had not been contacted but was in favor. Frank Thomson stated he had received verbal assurance from two banks on Sylvester Estate which were affirmative. MAIN MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF SIX (6). Acting City Manager Kinzer read the following letter into the record on behalf of Councilman Al Schor. "Because it is necessary for me to be absent from the regular meeting of the Pasco City Council on March 5, 1974, this letter is written to manifest my approval of the motion: "To authorize and direct the Staff to start implementation to define the boundaries and scope of work to implement the concept as proposed in the Stevens, Thompson & Runyon report, dated January 21, 1974, and prepare a Resolution of Intent as soon as practicable." Howard Baker and Howard Young commended the Council for taking this giant step forward. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1974 CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FOR ADVANCE REFUNDING OF $900,000 WATER/SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 1971: F, Mr. Denney moved that the City accept proposal, as presented by Foster & Marshall, to refund $900,000 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1971, and authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documents. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . BID OPENING - PANEL VAN: Two bids were received as follows for the furnishing of one (1) panel van for the City of Pasco. Russ Dean Ford Osborne Chevrolet Co. UNIT PRICE: $4,458.20 UNIT PRICE: $4,983.42 ** **Staff Recommendation (Meeting all specifications) Mr. Denney moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid be awarded to Osborne Chevrolet Company in.the total price of $4,983.42. BID OPENING - CEMETERY WELL: Bids were opened on February 28th for construction of cemetery well and no bids were received. Mr. Hunt moved that the staffLbeaauthor±zed to negotiate'a contract to construct the well with the amount not exceeding $4,000 per 1974 budgeted item due to no bids being received. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . CALL FOR BIDS - DUMP TRUCK: Mr. Denney moved that the Staff be authorized to call for bids for one (1) 5-6 cubic yard capacity dump truck for equipment rental. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - BENTON/FRANKLIN COUNCIL ON AGING: Mayor Linton appointed M.R. DENNEY to the Benton/Franklin Council on Aging and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Adams moved that the City Council concurs with appointment of M.R. Denney to Benton/Franklin Council on Aging. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Hunt asked that improvement of Road 28 be placed on next Workshop Agenda. Councilman Hunt asked that discussion of color coding of City vehicles be referred to Workshop Session of the City Council. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. 7z, DONALD D. LINTON, MAYO ATTEST- HARRY TTEST: HARRY D. KINZER, EX -OFFICIO CITY/ PASSED and this_,,Z�day of� 1974. is Representative Mr. Steve Norman of Foster & Marshall, Inc. gave brief presentation on behalf of his firm and gave each councilman a copy of the proposal. His main point was that it would mean a savings of $314,887.50 to the City as well as additional revenue in addition to reduced interest rates. Mr. Neal Smiley asked for clarification of savings of which Mr. Norman explained to his satisfaction. F, Mr. Denney moved that the City accept proposal, as presented by Foster & Marshall, to refund $900,000 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1971, and authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documents. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . BID OPENING - PANEL VAN: Two bids were received as follows for the furnishing of one (1) panel van for the City of Pasco. Russ Dean Ford Osborne Chevrolet Co. UNIT PRICE: $4,458.20 UNIT PRICE: $4,983.42 ** **Staff Recommendation (Meeting all specifications) Mr. Denney moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid be awarded to Osborne Chevrolet Company in.the total price of $4,983.42. BID OPENING - CEMETERY WELL: Bids were opened on February 28th for construction of cemetery well and no bids were received. Mr. Hunt moved that the staffLbeaauthor±zed to negotiate'a contract to construct the well with the amount not exceeding $4,000 per 1974 budgeted item due to no bids being received. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . CALL FOR BIDS - DUMP TRUCK: Mr. Denney moved that the Staff be authorized to call for bids for one (1) 5-6 cubic yard capacity dump truck for equipment rental. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - BENTON/FRANKLIN COUNCIL ON AGING: Mayor Linton appointed M.R. DENNEY to the Benton/Franklin Council on Aging and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Adams moved that the City Council concurs with appointment of M.R. Denney to Benton/Franklin Council on Aging. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Hunt asked that improvement of Road 28 be placed on next Workshop Agenda. Councilman Hunt asked that discussion of color coding of City vehicles be referred to Workshop Session of the City Council. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. 7z, DONALD D. LINTON, MAYO ATTEST- HARRY TTEST: HARRY D. KINZER, EX -OFFICIO CITY/ PASSED and this_,,Z�day of� 1974. is Representative