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Home My WebLink About02-04-1975 Minutes196 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: FEBRUARY 4, 1975 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, Donald Linton, Billie Sargent, Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins.. Also present were: Harry D. Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Director of.Finance; James -Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; John Hager, Fire Chief; Webster Jackson, Director of -Urban Renewal; Richard Erickson, Director'of Recreation/Parks and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Prior to approval of minutes, Councilman Tidrick requested two (2) corrections made; namely, page 6, Ordinance No. 1697, it was Councilman Schor who requested information on Library payroll. Second, page 6, Resolution No. 968, 6th paragraph, Councilman Tidrick was referring to "parkade" and not parking lots. Mr. Denney moved that minutes of January 21, 1975 be approved; as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. 1 BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Encumbrance Reserve General Fund $ 251.82 Legislative 121.82. Judicial 367.76 Executive 182.10 Financial & Administrative 1,800.95 Legal 361.44 Planning 3,528.15 Other General Governmental Services 1,039.81 Police 9,848.08 Fire 4,218.28 Protective Inspections 296.96 Civil Defense 339.55 Ambulance & Aid 1,333.25 Juvenile Detention 1,890.26 Engineering 777.16 Housing & Community Development 288.59 Other Physical Environment 1,697.53 Health 521.72 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 28,865.23 STREET 5,781.71 INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 338.51 E.E.A. FUND 294.11 LIBRARY 1,231.40 CEMETERY 1,492.30. URBAN RENEWAL 16,164.81 PARKS & RECREATION 3,814.29 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE 30,583.25 E14TERPRISE WATER/SEWER 32,979.14 ENCUMBRANCE RESERVE WATER/SEWER 280.88 ENTERPRISE GOLF 8,606.83 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,759.48 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2,475.06 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,228.00 GRAND TOTAL -ALL FUNDS: $138,895.00 Mr. Denney moved that warrant nos. 1947 through 2043 in the total amount of $138,895.00 be approved for payment this 4th day of February,' 1975. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 1 1 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 470.77 Judicial 877.14 Executive 1,795.20 Legal. 807.96 Planning 993.90 Finance & Admin/Election Services - 23.26 Other General Services/Bldg. Maint. 32.03 Police 27,083.17 Fire 17,587.97 Protective Inspection 357.60 Ambulance & Aid 2,093.19 Engineering 2,440.98 Housing & Occupancy 357.60 Other Physical Environment -0- Total General Fund: CITY STREET FUND ARTERIAL STREET INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E.E.A. GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: FEBRUARY 4, 1975 $54,920.77 5,542.83 -0- -0- -0- 2,056.08 1,910.88 2,815.12 5,145.80 10,969.39 2,542.08 2,569.20 5,919.45 1,879.70 $96,271.30 Mr. Schor moved that payroll voucher nos. 3225 through 3550 in the total amount of $96,271.30 be approved for.payment this 4th day of February, 1975. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE.PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING PROPOSED BICYCLE PATHS WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read communication from City Planning Commission, recommending adoption of proposed bicycle paths. Councilman Tidrick asked if the planning commission would be updating later. Mr. Rea replied affirmative. 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 REZONE LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 9, STADIUM -PARK ADDITION, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RESIDENTIAL`R-2: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from'City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mr. Berg, representing Smart Realty and developer, Les Weige, favored proposed zone change and stated he was available for any questions the Council may have. In view of past developments after a zone change had been granted, Councilman Wilkins expressed concern as to why the Council can't know what is going to be built on particular site area. Mr. Ajax, City Engineer, replied that when you zone, you zone property - not buildings; further, zoning spells out what can be built in specific areas. Mr. lies Weige.statedhhe was going to build single story duplexes on property as that was the best use for the lot size; further, he was willing to sign an Affidavit to the fact that this was. what he was going to build. 198 . MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: FEBRUARY 4, 1975 Councilman Denney stated he didn't like the looks of vacant lots and felt this development would be beneficial as long as it was one-story units. Councilman Tidrick asked.: -"What is maximum size of building on property if owner changes his mind?" Mr. Rea replied that 7800 sq. ft. would allow one unit per lot. Following brief discussion, the Council requested that staff look into the possibility of contract zoning and report back to the Council at the earliest convenience. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Charles Grigg called attention to the fact that the $750,000 (Housing & Community Development Grant) belonged to everyone in the City of Pasco and was dismayed that the City Council was considering spending it, or a portion, on a 12 -block area. Mr. Grigg stated that a street program was vital to all citizens of Pasco, and proposed the following percentages for allocating the money. 15% 15% 20% 15% 20% 5% 10% set aside for streets and maybe for parks. for town wide beautification. for social agencies. for L.I.D. support, to encourage for contingency fund. get 50% matching funds. L.I.D.'s. for enforcement of Ordinances which he felt was the key to a more beautiful city. He disagreed with present theory of buying deteriorated buildings and tearing them down. He felt that strong Ordinances forcing a landlord to comply with Fire, Plumbing.and Mechanical Codes before he could re -rent it would be the solution for a more attractive City. He called attention to the cities of Bellevue, Lake Oswego, Beaverton and Seattle as being exceptionally neat and pretty, and urged the staff to request copies of their Ordinances on City Beautification Building Design and Approval, Parking Ordinances and Sign Ordinances; in other words, put the burden on the staff's back. Mr. Grigg continued to say that he felt the Council was using the wrong approach to the free enterprise system; use City Ordinances to stop the blight. Councilman Denney concurred that we were behind Oregon as far as beautification was concerned but reminded Mr. Grigg that we could not�u_-e7*a:nickel of the $750,000 for matching funds. Councilman Schor stated that this money should not be related to revenue sharing and that the Association of Washington Cities offered an opportunity to regional areas to allow new coubcilmen and mayors to attend training sessions and orientate themselves on laws and grants. (H_.U.D.,), Councilman Tidrick asked if this monej'could;get matching funds. The City Manager replied affirmative. Councilman Tidrick then requested further discussion on various building laws and ordinances and voiced his appreciation to Mr. Grigg for his comments. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY: TERRY HILKER: Mr.'Adams moved that claim of Terry Hilker (City vehicle slid into his on icy street) be referred.to City.Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried. ALFRtD SPARKS: Mr. Tidrick moved that claim of Alfred Sparks (struck hole in street) be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: FEBRUARY. 4, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1698: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL .R-1 TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-2. Ordinance No. 1698 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1698 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 971: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD 28 FROM SYLVESTER STREET TO WEST LEWIS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO ARTERIAL STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING STORM DRAINS, CURB, GUTTERS, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, BASE COURSE, ASPHALT'CONCRETE SURFACING, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS A PART OF THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SAID ARTERIAL STREET'IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT'THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MARCH 4, 1975. Resolution No. 971 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 971 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 972: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PROJECT LOAN NOTES IN CONNECTION WITH URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NO. WASH. R-18. Resolution No. 972 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Resolution No. 97;2 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING: Mr. Denney moved that Mayor -Linton be authorized to attend the meeting of National League of Cities, to be held March 2, 3 and 4th in Washington, D.C. at City expense. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENT OF POLICE COURT JUDGE: Mayor. 'L- as appointed H.W. "Pete" Felsted as Police Court Judge for the 4 -year term beginning January 19, 1975, and terminating December 31, 1978, and asked Council's concurrence. Mr. Schor moved to confirm appointment of H.W. "Pete" Felsted as Police Court Judge, beginning January 19, 1975 and terminating December 31, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. PAINTING OF PASCO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE: Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the painting of the Municipal Golf Course Club House in the approximate amount.of $2,200. Seconded by.Mr.. Schor. Motion carried. .(In reply to Councilman Schor's question, Mr. Erickson replied that City staff would be utilized in the project and it would take approximately 6 weeks). ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ATTEST: Leo E. Olney, Director of Finance and ex -officio City Clerk (.Council went into Workshop Ses n) Dona inton, M yor PASSED and APPROVED this /e day of 1975.