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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-1978 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 6, 1978 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable J.C. "Chet" Bailie, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Michael Cooper, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Finance Director; James Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of (Police; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and ,.,w,,•w,Recreation; Michael Corcoran, Planner; Ted Johnson, Assistant City Engineer; Sam Baxter, Assistant Director Parks/Recreation and Lt. Kasparek, Pasco Police Department. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr: Sheeley moved to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 7-c (Public Hearing for Supplemental Budget). Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried ....-by-=roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of Regular Meeting, held February 21, 1978. b) Bills and Communications. Approve General Claims in the amount of 179,985.40; Claim Warrant Nos. 14244 through 14357. Approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $162,823.55; Claim Warrant Nos. 16895 through.....1,7211. c) Use of City Property for Comunity Garden. SW Intersection of E. Helena Street and Owen Avenue. d) Call for Bids - Memorial Pool. Renovation of Memorial Pool. E e) Call for Bids.--- E. -Pasco Neighborhood.Facili-ty., Install gymnasium floor at an estimated cost of 19,000.00. f) 1979 LEAA Project Proposals. Submit application to Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference for a Federal LEAA Grant for 3rd year of City's Crime Prevention Program. g) Procurement .of .Repl,acement Fund. Authorize.. staff to receive prices <,> on replacing machinery. h) Request for Water Extension Outside City Limits. L& R Builders, Les Weige, Between Rds. 34 & 36. 1 i) Resolution No. 1153. A Resolution providing probationary counseling and Pre-sentence~Investigation Services to the Pasco Municipal Court. ->�M j) Resolution No. 1154. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A Resolution adopting Affirmative Action Program. MAYOR BAILIE OPENED PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE BLOCKS 9, 10, 15 and 16, PLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK HOMES, FROM R-1 and R-3 to RMH-1: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Grigg asked if this was going to be a mobile home park? Staff replied it was to be a mobile home sub -division. Mr. Ajax reported that he was working on a set of standards for mobile home parks and sub -divisions to use; however, it was a complex situation and if you made it too stringent, you could stifle growth. Following three (3) calls 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: MARCH 6, 1978 MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE BLOCKS ll, 12, 13, and 14 , PLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK HOMES, FROM R-1 and R-3 to RMH-2 (Haner): It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Leonard Harms, Columbia Engineers, representing FERM Enterprises, stated they were -- proposing a development of utmost quality, consisting of hot mix streets, curbs, gutters, lighting and cable utilities. He felt it would be a great improvement to the area as well as tax base. Mr. Frank Wisse, Block 15, opposed zone change as he and others had purchased property immediately adjacent to Haner property thinking it was going -to be private houses rather than mobile home park. He asked if there was going to be an age limit on trailers? Mr. James Ajax gave a brief background on property in question and explained .:... platting procedures. Mr. Sheeley asked why staff was recommending zone change. Mr. Corcoran replied that the area is developfhg as a mobile home area and it was reasonable to proceed. Further, a mobile home sub -division can be less dense than a mobile home park because zoning warrants density. Mr. Haner felt his property would be increased in value if zone were changed. Mr. Harms asked how many units per acre in R-3 zone? Staff replied you could get 43 units on it. To this, Mr. Harms replied they were only contemplating 6 per acre. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE BLOCKS 60, 61, 63, 64, 65 and 66, PLAT OF FREY'S ADDITION, FROM R-1 to C-1: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were w-.a.�_*ck "•noaa.adverse communi cati:ons,_,,.�_. The City Planner showed where area in question was located. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. d° -ISI TORS-:,:, --1--l" Marian Hatch asked when opening of Rd. 24 onto Lewis was going to be discussed? Staff replied it would be on the agenda of March 13th. BEAUTIFICATION AWARD: Mayor Bailie presented a Beautification Award to Mr. R.E. McReynolds, Manager of Cenex Distribution Center, in appreciation of the appearance of the new Cenex Distribution Center Building and landscaping. Mr. McReynolds accepted award and stated they were pleased to be a part of Pasco and looked forward to pleasant working relationships. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1940: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO RMH-1 RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME. (City of Pasco Rezone) Ordinance No. 1940 was read by title. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1940 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). . MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1941: MARCH 6, 1978 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO RMH-2 MOBILE HOME PARK (Haner Rezone) Ordinance No. 1941 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1941 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Sheeley voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1942: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS. (Curtis Rezone) Ordinance No. 1942 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1942 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1943: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 10.56 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 10.56.080 THEREOF. (Two -Way Left Turn Lane) Ordinance No. 1943 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance ---No-- 1943 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Discussion) Mr. Walton, representing businesses along 10th Avenue, stated it was a matter of economics for the businesses along 10th Avenue to retain the seven (7) parking spaces in question. He pointed out there was no place for their customers to go, and.should the four businesses have to move elsewhere in order to have adequate parking, it would be a loss of revenue to Pasco. Mr. Bob Lepka, owner of barber shop on 10th Avenue, reminded the council that they had a front door business only and losing the seven parking spaces would basically eliminate their business. Further, he wouldn't object to losing spaces on east side of street and asked if staff had taken a traffic count. Mr. Bill Pitzer, Manager of adjacent laundromat, stated his firm provided off-street parking for their customers, however, if spaces along 10th Avenue were eliminated, customers of other businesses would park there and he would not be able to provide parking for everyone. He objected to parking across the street because no one would want to cross 10th at that point. Mr. Walton stated that Musica Latina was opposed to change in lane structure. Mr. Jerry Clark, owner of Finance Company on corner, reiterated that the results would be disastrous if the, removed seven parking spaces. He stated he just finished putting $18,000 into renovating his building which would be lost if he were forced to move. Mr. Tom Kidwell, representing his mother, Abby Kidwell, who resides on South 10th, asked why something couldn't be done to the alleys so residents could park in back. Mr. Grigg moved. to separate each area of parking restriction and hear them as separate issues at a Workshop Session of the City Council on March 13, 1978. Seconded by Mr.'Adams. Mr. Sheeley moved to table Ordinance No. 1943 until next regular meeting on March 20, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RECESS: 9:00 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:20 P.M. REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1944: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL (First Reading) MARCH 6, 1978 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,300.00 OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND, GOLF COURSE FUND, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1944 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that a Public Hearing be held at 8:00 P.M., March 20, 1978, on Ordinance No. 1944. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1155: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ELSIE L. DAVIS, TO OPERATE THE FOOD CONCESSION AT THE PASCO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. Resolution No. 1155 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1155 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Grigg voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 1156: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND JOSEPH E. DUBSKY, GOLF PROFESSIONAL. Resolution No. 1156 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1156 be adopted, subject to change on Page Two changing salary from $650 per month to $700 per month. Seconded by.Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of.seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1157: A RESOLUTION OF THE'CITY OF PASCO OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING THE NAME OF THE NEW BRIDGE CROSSING THE COLUMBIA RIVER BETWEEN PASCO AND KENNEWICK AS THE "PASCO/KENNEWICK INTERCITY BRIDGE." Resolution No. 1157 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1157 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Mr. Grigg stated he felt we were a bit premature in selecting a name for the new bridge; however, he wanted to convey his personal views on the subject. He reminded the council that one,and only one man,had the foresight and drive to endure the years of hardships and setbacks in order to see this bridge become a reality and he felt Ed Hendler should be recognized in some manner for his efforts, whether it be Hendler Bridge or Ed Hendler Intercity Bridge. Mr. Grigg moved to amend Resolution No. 1157 to read "Ed Hendler Intercity Bridge" or "Ed Hendler Bridge." Motion died for lack of second. Mr. Adams moved to table Resolution No. 1157. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Councilmen Sheeley, Snider and Bailie voting no. NEW BUSINESS: LEWIS STREET U.A.B.(20th to 18th) PROJECT NO. 8-4-174(14): Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the preliminary engineering agreement with the Urban Arterial Board for the Lewis Street (20th to 18th) project. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Mr. Snider moved to amend original motion to include second agreement which includes 4th Avenue from Columbia to Sylvester Streets. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: MARCH 6, 1978 Mr. Sheeley asked if the City Council reviewed CETA hirings. Mr. Smith replied negative. Mr. Sheeley then suggested that the City Council review any hiring of.CETA personnel in view of recent lay-off of regular employees. Along this line, Mr. Grigg wondered if CETA personnel could be used for tree trimming, etc. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. J.C. "Chet" Bailie, Mayor ATTE : e ls, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 2-6' day of 1978.