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Home My WebLink About02-15-1977 MinutesMINUTES PASCQ.CI,Tr COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15 ,1977 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to.order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick,'Mayor:- ROLL CALL. By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Vernon Schuelein, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Pat Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Finance Director; James Ajax, City Engineer; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Michael Corcoran, Planner. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved that consent agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular meeting, held February 1, 19771 b) Bills and Communications. General Claims in the amount of $673,256.00; Claim Warrant Nos. 11384 through 11515. SPECIAL VISITORS: Mayor Tidrick acknowledged Mr. Wilbert Mills of Isaac Stevens Junior High and the following students: Tracy Wardell, Brent Wolfley, Brian Liniger, Ann Marie Thomas, Roger Seitz, Paul Linton and John Sullivan. The council commended Mr. Mills for his interest in City government and invited him to come back again. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON FANNING ANNEXATION REQUEST: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications received by the City Clerk's Office. Mr. Corcoran outlined proposed area comprised of approximately 72 acres and extending from Rd. 22 to Rd. 28. Staff briefly explained types of development allowed in certain zones and procedures to be followed as far as sewer was concerned. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the f1bor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON CENTER 2 -WAY LEFT TURN LANE. ON COURT STREET FROM BOTH AVENUE WEST TO THE.BYPASS HIGHWAY: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. As a basis for proposed left turn lane, Mr. Ajax cited the following statistics: 1974 1975 1976 through Nov. TOTAL ACCIDENTS 24 25 38 TBOSE ACCIDENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LEFT TURNS 9 16 23 Cost of implementation is estimated at $3,500, plus°striping which can be accomplished by City forces. Staff had heard from. Kentucky Fried Chicken and Church of God and they both favored left turn lane. It was established that most businesses in the area provide their own off-street parking. Following three -(3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hdaring was declared closed. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE, PER LEE REQUEST: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Corcoran, City Planner, stated the Planning Commission was trying to bring the current zoning into compliance with comprehensive plan. This area is north and west of Bruce Lee Memorial Chapel. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC -HEARINGS - Continued: FEBRUARY 15, 1977 MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF ROAD 28 AND HOPKINS STREET FROM I-1 to C-3: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications or objections. Following three (3) calls from MayorT _dr_itk'for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE, PER LARSON REQUEST: It was reported that the Hearing had,been duly published and posted. There were several petitions submitted to Secretary of Planning Commission, both pro and con. Moore Mrs. Eleanor opposed proposed.change as she wanted the residential area to stay as it is. She called attention to petition and number of people opposed to change. Mr. Manson Sallee, 924 S. 8th, also opposed zone and comprehensive plan change. Mr. Corcoran, City Planner, stated that a buffer area was being proposed along Ainsworth from 9th to 6th to separate residential from commercial. Mrs. Eleanor Moore questioned who the people were in favor? Staff gave addresses and she then replied, "people who opposed comprehensive plan change live around and adjacent to petitioner's property while people favoring change live approximately two blocks away." Mr. Tommy. Moore opposed comprehensive plan change stating, "I'd like to leave it like it is." Mr. David Sheeley asked, "is a tavern allowed in that area and how close to residences can it be located?" Staff replied there were no restrictions to houses, but there was footage involved as far as schools, churches, etc. Mr. Earl Warren stated that -this property had been idle since World War II, "what are you going to do with it?" Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for, or against, ,the P.ubl i -c. Hear. i ng was .declared closed—, i 1: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS a:, 2 and 20, BLOCK 17, RIVERSIDE ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 to COMMERCIAL C-1: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications presented to City Clerk. Mr. David Sheeley asked if there was a lot size for commercial development. Staff replied negative. Mr: Tommy Moore, Mrs.; Eleanor. Moore,:Mr.. &.Mrs: Manson.Sallee_all opposed zone change. Mrs. Sallee reported that Mr. George.Heidelbaugh was unable to attend meeting; however, he would go with whatever the property.owners wanted. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed.. RECESS: 8:45 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:05 P.M. VISITORS: Mr. Adams moved that Mr. Bill Farrens and Mr. Gordon Mercier be re -appointed to Park Advisory Board, terms of office expiring on February 2, 1980. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING _ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1833: (Fanning) MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1977 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1833 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1833 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Mr. Bailie moved that Ordinance No. 1833 be tabled. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES: Bailie, Schuelein and Tidrick. NO: Adams, Sheeley, Snider and Wilkins. It was reported that 86% of property owners.were.in favor of annexation: Mr. Bailie stated.he didn't want to force anyone to come into the City if they did -not want to, and wanted to know if the people who opposed annexation could stay out. Mr. Sheeley countered,by saying.,."if we.did this, wouldn't we have a Police and Fire conflict as far as protection?" Staff replied this could be a problem. Main motion carried by roll call vote of�seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1834: (Lee). AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1120, BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO AS A.POLICY STATEMENT.TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RE -DEVELOP- MENT OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No..1834 was read by title only. 'Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1834 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1835: (Lee Rezone) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY.WITHIN'THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO GENERAL BUSINESS C-3. Ordinance No. 1835 was.read by.title.only..' Mr. Sheeley.moved.that Ordinance No. 1835 be adopted.. Seconded -by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1836: (Larson Comprehensive Plan) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1120 BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO AS A.POLICY STATEMENT TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RE -DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1836 was read.!by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1836 be•ata61bd.- Seconded by Mr. Bailie Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Councilman Snider abstained due to conflict of interest. ORDINANCE NO. 1837: (Larson Re -Zone) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING.THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO RETAIL BUSINESS C-1. Ordinance No. 1837 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1839 be tabled. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Snider abstained due to conflict of interest. MINUTES PASCO CITY' COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: FEBRUARY '15, 1977 ORDINANCES -...Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1838: (Schutz) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RETAIL BUSINESS C-1 TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Ordinance No. 1838 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1838 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1839: (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED FROM FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER TITLE JI OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ACT OF,1976, AND AMENDING;THE 1977 BUDGET TO REFLECT THESE PROJECTS., Ordinance No. 1839 was read by. title only.-Mr..Snider moved that a Public Hearing be set for 8:00 P.M., March 1, 1977, to consider the adoption of an Ordinance allocating Anti -Recessionary Funds and amending the 1977 Budget to reflect those projects. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1070: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING.THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. Resolution No. 10.70 was read by -title only. Mr. Sheeley. moved.,that Resolution No. 1070 be adopted.. Seconded.by Mr. Snider. Motion carried byroll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1071: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.OF PASCO AUTHORIZ.ING.THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.. Resolution No. 1071 was read by title only. Mr. Scbuelein moved that Resolution No. 1071 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.. Motioncarried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Sheeley.'voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 1072: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING'.THE CITY TO ENTER INTOI••' A CONTRACT WITH TRI CITIES GROUP HOMES, INC. Resolution No. 1072 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1072 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider.. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Bailie voting .no. .. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: AGREEMENT - State Highway Department: Mr. Sheeley moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign Supplement Letter No. 6 on behalf of the City.. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (This agreement,hearr_anges. , the monetary amount'bf.$250,000 to Mr."Grant in order that he may continue work while we are in the process of negotiations with him).. REGULATING PORNOGRAPHY: Mr. Sheeley moved that the Council unanimously directs'the City Manager, City Attorney, Police Department and Department -of Community Development to use whatever resources are necessary to: _ 1) to continue enforcing our criminal obscenity ordinance, 2) to develop an ordinance,to regulate adult entertainment through zoning, and 3) to review and advise the council of any other means of combatting or abating Pornography in the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: FEBRUARY 15, 1977 - Mr. Adams had reservations about zoning this type of activity to a cettain area. He felt we should get rid of it completely, not move it from one location to another. The City Attorney stated we could regulate but not prohibit if it comes under the Obscenity Ordinance. Further, that sum. of $7,500 had been budgeted in City Attorney's budget to combat this situation; however, with a full time City Attorney coming on board, :you would not. have to *pay, ,him .over and -above -his salary _for going: -to court as was the_case with a part time.City Attorney. Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, endorsed the Council's recommendation to staff and urged the citizens of,Pascoto be -.0 tient as it will take time to get rid of this blight, but we will get rid of it. Mr. Pat Roach stated that the Courts are more concerned over.rig:hts of citizens through zoning or--or-dnances. Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY PRE -APPLICATION: .Mro,Webster_ Jackson reported the following priorities to be submitted: _ 1. L.I.D. in East Pasco. 2. East Pasco Neighborhood Facility. 3. Highland Park. 4. Juvenile Fishing Pond. 5. Park - 5th & Pearl. _ Mr. Snider moved to authorize the Ma=yor to file with the Benton -Franklin County Governmental Conference,.the City of Pasco'•s:Pre-application for Block Grant Discretionary Funds. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by the following toll call vote. YES: Adams, Bailie, Schuelein, Sheeley and Snider. NO: Tidrick and Wilkins. Mr. Sheeley moved to confirm the following appointments to Block Grant Task Force: 'Curtis D. Fulwyler Sharon:Scott Ms. I.H. Arnold ;., ..Mary Meyers . 1 1. Leola Haythorne Dixie Stephens Larry Vance Bill Farrens Beverly Green Mrs.. H: F'. Cambas Mania Rodriguez Jim Siegal Joe Balthazor Mary Oversby Carolyn Furness Jacqueline Davis. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Sheeley moved that a Public Hearing be held March 1, 1977, 8:00 P.M., City Council Chambers to hear amendment to comprehensive plan and zone change request of Alf Transeth - Agri Center. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. :. JAVrIDRICK, MAY R ATTEST EV N—WE-L-L DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this / day of 1977. 1 1