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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-1978 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 20, 1978 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Chet Bailie, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, David Sheel-ey, E.A. Snider and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Leo Olney, Finance Director; Michael Cooper, City Attorney; James Ajax, City Engineer; Albert Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Ted Johnson, Assistant Engineer; Stacy Thornton, Engineering Aide, and Jim Somborovich, Acting Finance Director. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Snider abstaining. Consent items are as follows: 1) Approval of minutes of regular meeting, held March 6, 1978. 2) Bills and Communication. General claims in the amount of $118,173.16; Claim warrant nos. 14358 through 14487. 3) Bid Award - Water System Materials. 4) School Crossing at 20th & Henry. Staff to take necessary steps and actions to procure and install the special signing as described that would only restrict the speed limit on 20th Avenue to 20 mph in the area of Henry Street School Crossing during the same hours as those for the overhead flashing signs at the school crossings on Court and Sylvester Streets. 5) Appointment of Acting City Manager. Michael E. Cooper appointed Acting City Manager, effective 5:00 P.M., March 31, 1978 through 8:00 A.M., April 17, 1978, at a monthly salary of $2,625. 6) Setting date of public hearing. Set date of Public Hearing for 8:00 P.M., April 17, 1978 to consider vacation of plat (Blanton Heights). 7) Undergrounding (City Hall). Authorize staff to instruct Ham's Electric to proceed with converting the existing City Hall electric service to underground service for $1,365.00 plus tax. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PROPOSED L.I.D. NORTH OF COURT STREET, BETWEEN 14TH AVENUE AND THE BYPASS ON THE WEST: (MINUTES ARE IN BRIEF FORM, COMPLETE TAPE ON FILE FOR INFORMATION). It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Norris Thompson asked why the assessment was more on a narrow lot than on a _= > wide one? It was determined that Mr. Thompson had a pie -shaped lot and a 1/2. To this question, Mr. Ajax, City Engineer, went into a lengthy explanation of how assessments are arrived at, how the staff computes cost of materials and financing procedure for L.I.D.'s. Mrs. Wanda Strickler, 2116 N. 19th Avenue, asked "if we have sidewalks and curbs, —--do -we have to pay aga-in?"- Staff replied if you have curb, gutter and sidewalk, you will get a special credit. Mr. Jack Murphy stated his daughter was in previous L.I.D. and her Assessment was only $1,300 for basically the same size lot. Mr. Ajax acknowledged that the preliminary assessment was high as they had added 10% for contingencies. He further stated that the property is improved at least the amount of the assessment. 4$ �'---,2-•"YiiT-+:r-P ifia" w•ne'JtmL'we::w:y.+m:m: tt+�t4ib.�`ait^%6i}�:<.@4 , , .+ryk,w.w.s:.tvY..ve Mr. Duane Ferris brought attention to petition filed by residents of the 1900 block of Opal Street and asked,if they could be deleted from L.I.D. as -they felt their street was all right. Staff replied that this was a council perogative. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - L.I.D., Continued: MARCH 22, 1978 Mr. John Allen asked why Villa Grande Apartments could not be assessed on individual basis when all their traffic goes through residential neighborhood. Staff replied that State Law will only allow them to assess back 120 feet. Mr. Harry Moore asked why area of 1600 Block,north of Court Street was excluded from L.I.D. Mr. Ajax replied this was previously L.I.D.'d. Mr. Roy Taylor asked if corner lots were assessed higher because there weren't as many of them to vote against it? Mr. Wayne Richards was concerned whether or not there would be oil up to the curb or asphalt. Staff replied there would be asphaltic concrete up to the gutter. Mr. Larry Ness, resident of North 22nd Avenue, asked if speed bumps could be —_— ,--4nstal l ed to slow down,. tra•ff•i,c as they had a lot,of, elderly and small children -h - F---wa-1-king along that street: Mr. John Allen asked if alleys could be improved on the L.I.D. Staff replied this could be worked out prior to improvement. Mr. John Fifer presented petition from residents of North 22nd Avenue in regard to speeding situation -and stated if speed bumps were - -not feasible, were there s•ome- other alternatives? Howard McGee reiterated that a recent ticketing of traffic violators totaled 25, and 23 of them were mothers of children. Councilman Grigg commended the citizens of Pasco for their efforts in beautifying sem•_<-== ,and improving our City— Mary Mary Simonton reminded the Council that she knocked on doors trying to get the previous L.I.D. passed and people who opposed it in the beginning are very proud of their streets now. Following three (3) calls -from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against;- the Public Hearing was declared closed. RECESS: 9:05 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:15 P.M. MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON 1978 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: It was reported that -the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were . no adverse communications. The Mayor read the following statement: "This hearing had been duly published. This is the time and place set for a public hearing on Pasco's Community Development Block Grant Application. The purpose of this hearing is to provide additional opportunities for Pasco citizens to present their views on Community Development needs and to participate in the formation of the application. Earlier this year, I appointed a Mayor's Task Force for Community Development. That group held three public meetings and have preparediits recommendations for the City Council. To open the hearing, I will call on the staff to report on: �...- 1. The funds that will be available for the program year, 1978; and 2. The range of eligible activities and other program requirements. I will then call on Mr. Bill Farrens to present the recommendations of the Task Force. Following their presentations, I will accept questions from the public and receive statements. If anyone wishes to ask a question or make a statement concerning Community Development needs, or other aspects of the appljcation, we would like to hear from you. When I have recognized you and given you the floor, first give your name and address and your affiliation, if any, and then make your statement. (Attached is Exhibit "B", as read by Webster Jackson) ...,..-..d, _J MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: MARCH 20, 1978 -w_=-,-,-,Mr. Bill Farrens, chairman of Task Force, gave the. following breakdown for requests by priority: Senior Citizen Center 125,000 Storm Drain 37,000 Program 30,000 Mr. Dickie Johnson, C:A.C., stated that $300 - $400 wouldn't winterize a home anymore on their program for low income and elderly. They asked for an appropriation a,,.....-o•f .$100, 000. Ms. Kathryn Smith, C.A.C., reminded the Council that older people can':t get out; ;4�•== -therefore, they have ,to do the running for them. She estimated it would take $5,000 per home. Further, she requested a sum of $25,000 for minority businessmen. Mrs. Mary Oversby favored Sr. Citizen Center and storm -drain in East Pasco. Hazel Warner, Mary Simonton, Mary Zoe DeHart and Howard McGee favored funds being spent for Senior Citizen -Center. Councilman Grigg expressed concern over making recommendations too hastily and reminded the audience that they were dealing with a large amount of money and more time should be spent reviewing requests at the next workshop session of the City Council. Councilman Snider concurred with this. This item of business referred to Workshop Session of the City Council. MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON CURTIS STREET VACATION, LOCATED IN FREY'S ADDITION: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Ajax pointed out location of proposed vacation and expressed staff's concern over traffic safety regarding access to and from Oregon Avenue. While they con- curred with desirability of proposed development, they recommended that if there was a way to legally control primary access for the area, it should be via Main Street with a traffic control device at Oregon Avenue and Main Street. Mr. Grigg asked if we could approve vacation subject to limited access on Oregon? Staff replied not along private property that exists. Following discussion between Mr. Curtis and Council, the City Council felt they would be more comfortable with an agreement in writing that Mr. Curtis would only have access to his development off Oregon Avenue from James Street in exchange for vacating the street. Mr. Grigg suggested recessing this meeting until March 27, 1978, and have the entire package together for approval. Council concurred with this idea. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, t_ -- either for or against-, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON ORDINANCE NO. 1944 - SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ORDINANCE: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There,were - --no adverse communications. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: __.;,::•There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1944: MARCH 20, 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. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1944 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Sheeley voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1945: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 19, T9N, R30 EWM, AND THE SE 1/4, SECTION 24, T9N, R30 EWM, LYING NORTH OF COURT STREET, WEST OF 14TH AVENUE SOUTH AND EAST OF SR -12 WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1945 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1945 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE FOR VACATING McCARTHY STREET BETWEEN MAIN AND OREGON AVENUES RECESSED ,! �-,- ­• UNTIL MARCH 27, 19789. 8:00 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 1946: - - AN ORDINANCE RELATING—T4,, ZONING AND AMEND I4G TITL —22 OF THE PASCO z4= a MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 22.48 and 22.56 THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1946 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1946 be'adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Mr. Snider moved to table Ordinance No. 1946. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by rot-1—cal —vote of five (5).4•Councilmen Adams and Bailie voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1947: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND PLANNING AND AMENDING SECTION 22.88.010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE (Notices to Property Owners) Ordinance No. 1947 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1947 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Snider was concerned over number of working people not at home during the day to sign for certified mail and felt some of them would not take the time to go to -the post office to pick it up, whereas, 3rd class mail would be dropped in their box and they would get it. Mr. Olney, Director of Finance, pointed out the added expense and staff time involved which had not been budgeted in 1978. Mr. Snider moved to amend Ordinance No. 1947 by striking the words, "certified" -and "return receipt requested". Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion to amend carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of seven (7). EXHIBIT "B". Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 authorizes the community development block grant program which replaces seven categorical programs by consolidation (urban renewal, model cities, water and sewer, neighborhood facilities, public facilities loans, open space lands and rehabilitation loans). The primary objectives of the Community development Program is the develop- ment of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for low and moderate income persons. The federal assistance provided by the Act is for the support of community development activities which are directed toward the following national objectives: Elimination of slums and blight; Conditions which represent an imminent threat to public health and safety; Conservation and expansion of the nation's housing stock; Improvement of community services, especially to low income persons; Better use of lands and resources; Reduction in economic segregation in housing; Protection of sites of historic/architectural/cultural importance. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The Community Development Block Grant Application must set forth the community's three-year community development plan, including needs and objectives, and its one-year program and budget for utilizing the grant.CThese matters.can be set forth quite directly on federal application forms; lenghty documents are not usually required Local programs must also comply with civil.rights legislation, and demonstate adequate citizen participation in the development of the plan and program upon which application for grant funds are based. The law also spells out certain activities for which the funds may not be used.. 1 IM ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES 1. Acquisition and clearance of blighted areas; 2. Acquisition of park and historic sites; 3. Community Center, Senior Centers, Library, Parks and Utilities; 4. Fire Station - special; 5. Provision for public service, if 'necessary; 6. Activities toward planning (comprehensive); 7. Relocation payments to persons or business: displaced; 8. Reasonable administrative costs. EXAMPLES OF APPROACHES TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1. When conventional means are unavailable A. Matching funds for park B. L.I:D. support - storm sewer, etc. 2. Special facilities where other funds not available. 3. Improvement'of blighted area. There are two major components to the application: The Community Development Plan Summary and the Housing Assistance Plan.'The Community Development Plan Summary includes: (1) a Statement of Needs, (2),' Long -Term Objectives, (3) Short -Term Objectives, and (4) a one-year Program and Budget. The Housing Assistance Plan summarizes (1) the Occupancy Status and Condition of Housing Units, (2) the Community's Housing Needs, (3) Housing Assistance Goals, and (4) Recommended Locations for lower income housing (to be subsidized under HUD's housing assistance programs). The amount of funds available, under the Community Development Block Grant Program for 19.78-79 program year are as follows: Block Grant Entitlement $166,000 Carry Over from Previous year $ 28,957 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE. $19J,957 The City has committed funds from the first three years entitlement, starting in 1975, to the following projects or activities: it -3 - 1. Completion of the Urban Renewal Project $ 42,562 2. Improvements to the CBD Project $.350,000 3. East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Ceiling $ 22,233 4. Trunk Storm Drains and Street $ 231,000 5. Comprehensive CD plan and administrative cost $ 110,000 6. Comprehensive Park Plan, Acquisition and Development $ 50,000 7. Senior Center $ 75,000 8. Population Census $ 11,249 9. Relocation, Fire Wall and Land Disposition $ 3,379 TOTAL $ 895,423 As of February 20, 1978, approximately $608,226 has been spent. w REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 20, 1978 ORDINANCE NO. 1948: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING AND AMENDING SECTION 12.32.030 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1948 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1948 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1949: AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, PROVIDING FOR SALARIES THEREFORE AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1916. Ordinance No.. 1949 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1949 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. 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. Mr. Sheeley moved.'to remove Ordinance No. 1943 from the table. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilmen Bailie and Adams voting no. Ordinance No. 1943 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1943 be adopted, amended to read, "the west side of 20th Street from 150 feet north of Court Street to 150 feet south of Sylvester Street. 10th Street from "B" Street to the Pasco/Kennewick Intercity Bridge." Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ENTRANCE TO CITYVIEW CEMETERY: Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize staff to proceed with the beautification of the entrance road to the City View Cemetery at a cost not to exceed $4,000. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). GOLF SEASON TICKETS: Mr. Snider moved that all Golf season tickets be issued on an annual basis to expire on December 31st each year, and that the rates for season tickets be set forth in the March 17, 1978 memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). HIGHLAND PARK HOMES ADDITION: Mr. Sheeley moved to disapprove the request of Robert J. Haner, President of Ferm Enterprises, Inc., for a variance for the Highland Park Homes Addition, as per his letter of February 7, 1978 to the City. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Councilmen Adams, Bailie and Wilkins voting no. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Grigg brought.attention to the fact that the Pasco Moose Lodge was donating a Jaws of Life to the Pasco Fire Department for emergency rescue work. He suggested initiating a "Golden Fireplug Award" to any business contributing a worthwhile project to the -City, or doing some outstanding service be given one of these awards in appreciation. Mr. Grigg moved to initiate Golden Fireplug award to any business contributing some --.outstanding service to the...0 ity. Seconded by Mr... Sheel ey. Motion carried by .rol.l call vote of seven (7). -ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. ATT Ev yn Wel.s, Deputy City Clerk R Che B e, Mayor PASSED and APPROVED thi's.7 day of- , 1 78