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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
JULY 10, 1978
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable J.C. 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: Lee Kraft, City Manager; Patrick Roach and Dennis De Felice, Acting
and Deputy City Attorneys; James Ajax, City Engineer; Tom Criscola, Director of
Finance.; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation;
Gary Crutchfield, Planner; Ted Johnson, Assistant City Engineer and Del Elliott,
Building Inspector.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Sheeley moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion
carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular meeting, held June 19, 1978.
b) Bills. General claims in the amount of $64,207.48, claim warrant nos.
'17201 through 17314.
Payroll claims in the amount of $184,917.39, payroll warrant nos. 18468
through 18860.
c) Landscape standards for Commercial/Industrial areas. Request the Planning
Commission to develop a set of minimum standards, in Ordinance form, for -•-
commercial and industrial areas, and to give this request a high priority.
d) Washington State Dept. Transportation Haul Route Agreement - 4th Avenue.
To authorize the Mayor to execute the Haul -Route Agreement No. 5096
between the Washington State Department of Transportation and the City
of Pasco.
e) 1 -Year Extension Request for Development of Urban Renewal Land - Fred West.
To approve 1 -year extension to October, 1979, as requested by Fred West,
for the development of Lots 1 to 5 inclusive, Block 134, Pasco Land Co's.
First Addition and Lots 7 to 11, inclusive, Block 5, Long's First Addition.
f) I-182 Columbia River Bridge - Provision for Water Systems Intertie -
Pasco and Richland. To direct the staff to provide the necessary information
so as to insure that the design of the I-182 Bridge's crossing the Columbia
includes provisions to facilitate a future water intertie between Richland
and Pasco.
g) Resolution No. 1183. A Resolution urging U.S. Highway 395 link between
Pasco and Ritzville be implemented into the Interstate System.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO VACATE
LEOLA STREET IN SWANSON'S ADDITION, ADJACENT TO BLOCK 2 and 3 OF SWANSON'S ADDITION:
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.
MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER REZONING BLOCKS 25,
26, & 27, HIGHLAND PARK HOMES FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 to RMH-1:
It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There was
a petition presented in opposition to proposed zone change, signed by approximately
42 individuals.
Dr. Marvin Nelson, proposer of zone change, favored it because this particular land
has been setting idle since 1953 with no improvements in that area. He concurred
there had been many delays; however, he felt confident that proposed mobile home
sub -division would be a definite asset to the area.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Continued:
JULY 10, 1978
Mrs. Edna Nelson reiterated to the Council that this particular request had
already been approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Hank Weitzel called attention to petition presented and stated that they
had been given lots of promises but nothing ever got done. He opposed zone
change until all problems and agreements had been resolved to the people's
satisfaction. He charged that Basin Disposal wouldn't even drive down their
alleys to pick up garbage.
Mr. Roland Mount, opposed zone change because they had bought their lot thinking
they were supposed to get street lights, curbs and pavement.
Mr. Snider asked what the requirements were for mobile home sub -divisions. Staff
replied curb, gutter, paving and lighting. Staff also reported that the other
developer had indicated his plans to put in streets, etc.
Mr. Grigg asked if zone change is granted, does the Code require curb, gutter
and paving. Staff replied negative. Mr. Grigg then asked if residents in the area
of Waldemar had a problem with first or second developer. The reply was Ferm
Enterprises of which Mr. & Mrs. Nelson are partners.
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Dr. Nelson rebutted by stating that no one had been promised street lights nor were
they told there would be sidewalks; further, the area had been developed to City
standards.
Mr. Grigg asked Mr. Weitzel if he had something in writing in his purchase
agreement as to what he should or should not be getting. Mr. Weitzel replied
, --that was the probl em, he -had; -nothi ng in bl ack &• white--, just a verbal commi ttment•.-,!-,-,
Mr. Gary Crutchfield, City Planner, stated that staff had recommended a denial of
zone change to the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Nelson reiterated that as a realtor, she had contacted various finance
agencies and you could not get financing for individual houses in that area.
In turn, Mrs. Nelson was asked what time frame they were talking about for completion
of their project. She replied they would like to start digging in the winter, or a
year from this fall.
Mr. Sheeley then responded that he could see no hurry to change the zone if we were
talking one and one-half years before completion. Further, 66 acres is a lot of
mobile homes.
Mr. Wilkins supported developers by stating that a man should be allowed to develop
his own property as he sees fit.
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.
VISITORS:
Mr. Stephen Burnhardt, representing Transcendental Meditation Therapy Group,
passed out a booklet to each councilman and encouraged their participation in
the program. He requested that they be placed on. Consent Agenda, July 24, 1978.
Mayor Bailie replied that if the Council was interested, they would be on the
agenda; if not, they would not be on the agenda.
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ORDINANCES:
JULY 10, 1978
ORDINANCE NO.. 1966:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF WEST LEOLA STREET BOUNDED
ON THE NORTH BY THE SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 2, SWANSON"S ADDITION AND
ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTH LINE OF BLOCK 3, SWANSON'S ADDITION.
Ordinance No. 1966 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1966 be DENIED. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).•
•-,-.-,ORDINANCE NO. 1967:
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 RMH-1 (Residential Mobile Home) NELSON ZONE CHANGE
Ordinance No. 1967 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No.
1967 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.
Mr. Sheeley moved to table Ordinance 1967 for further study. Seconded by Mr.
Schmidt. Motion carried. (Mr. Adams voting no),
ORDINANCE NO. 1968:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND AMENDING CHAPTER
6.04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6.04.090,
6.04.100, 6.04.110 and 6.04.330 THEREOF.
Ordinance No. 1968 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1968 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
ORDINANCE NO. 1969:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO YARD SALES AND AMENDING SECTION 5.52.020
OF CHAPTER 5.52 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 1969 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No.
1969 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
ORDINANCE NO. 1970:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO RELATING TO CREATION OF.A NEW FUND
ENTITLED "THE WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM IMPACT FUND" AND
TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUNDS INTO THE WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER
SUPPLY SYSTEM.
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Ordinance No. 1970 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1970 be adopted. `tiSeconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 1184:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO REQUESTING THE
STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO RECONSIDER THE DESIGN OF THE I-182,
TWENTIETH AVENUE INTERCHANGE IN THE CITY OF PASCO.
Resolution No. 1184 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution
No. 1184 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider.. (Discussion)
Mr. Grigg asked, "are we accepting a design that ten years from now is going to
be the same as the Blue Bridge?" Mr. Bob Schuster, District Engineer for the
State Department of Highways, replied that freeway interchange for the Blud Bridge
was designed in the late 40's and constructed in 1952 as the most modern design of
its time and future times - never realizing that automobile traffic would reach a
peak of 40,000 cars per day. He still feels the Blue Bridge design is safe when
you consider the amount of traffic it handles daily.
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JULY 10, 1978
,�---�-M•r-. Schuster further conti nued. by stating that proposed i nterchange on Norths
20th Avenue has movement capacity of 1400 vehicles per hour as opposed to
700 vehicles per hour on present interchange.
Mr. Snider defended State's position by reiterating that it was unfair to Judge
any agency's design for something that will be entirely adequate in thirty years.
Mr. Sheeley asked if the State had something we could compare this design to as r m
it was not a full cloverleaf. Mr. Schuster was confident that the present design
would handle future growth. He concurred with Council's concerns and stated it
was hard to argue against "gut feelings."
Mr. Ajax, City Engineer, expressed concern over cross traffic pattern and disagreed
with State's traffic projection that more cars would be turning south on 20th Avenue
than north to Airport and Columbia Basin College.
Mr. Grigg again expressed his disatisfaction over 20th Avenue Interchange.
Main motion carried by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Grigg, Sheeley
and Wilkins. NO: Bailie, Schmidt & Snider.
Due to some confusion on the part ofifMr. Adams (he voted on prevailing side), he
moved that the motion be reconsidered. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried
by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Bailie, Schmidt, Snider & Wilkins.
NO: Grigg & Sheeley.
Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: NO: Adams, Bailie, Schmidt & Snider.
YES: Grigg, Sheeley & Wilkins.
RESOLUTION NO. 1185: (L.I.D. NO. 99)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF CARTMELL STREET FROM 20TH AVENUE TO 16TH
AVENUE AND 18TH AVENUE FROM COURT STREET TO ONE HALF BLOCK SOUTH OF
BROWN STREET, WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO.
Resolution No. 1185 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No.
1185 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
RESOLUTION NO. 1186: (L.I.D. NO. 100)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF 15TH AVENUE BETWEEN COURT STREET AND CARTMELL
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO.
Resolution No. 1186 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No.
1186 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
RESOLUTION NO. 1187:
(L.I.D. NO. 101)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF WEST HENRY STREET FROM 16TH AVENUE TO 14TH
AVENUE AND 16TH AVENUE FROM WEST HENRY STREET TO WEST OCTAVE STREET,
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO.
Resolution No. 1187 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution
No. 1187 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7).
RESOLUTION NO. 1188: (L.I.D. No. 102)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF IRVING STREET BETWEEN ROAD 28 and
ROAD 27 WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO.
Resolution No. 1188 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No.
1188 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (.7).
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
JULY 10, 1978
APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION: Following balloting, Mr. Snider moved to
appoint BRUCE TABER to the Planning Commission, replacing Jim Lisk, to a six-year
term which will expire on April 7, 1984; and to appoint LEONARD DIETRICH to the
Planning Commission to a new term commencing June 1, 1978 and expiring on
June 1, 1984. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7). Mr. Grigg requested letters of appreciation sent to each candidate.
SEAL COAT - STADIUM PARK AREA: Mr. Sheeley moved to award the Chip Seal alternate
to the low bidder, Tri City Paving, in the amount of $33,001.00. Seconded by Mr.
Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
Mr. Grigg asked that property owners be notified prior to sealcoating so they are
aware of what's happening.
NEW BUSINESS:
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK ANNEXATION- SOUTHEAST PASCO (78-18-A): Mr. Sheeley moved
to schedule a meeting with the property owners at a Special Meeting of the City
Council on July 17, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7).
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK ANNEXATION - CADWELL ANNEXATION PETITION (78-17-A): Mr.
Snider moved to schedule a meeting with the property owners at the Special Meeting
of the City Council on July 17, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7).
CONCESSIONAIRE AT PASCO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE: Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize
staff to enter into an agreement with Robert Plapp to be the food concessionaire—--,
at the Pasco Municipal Golf Course. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by
roll call vote of seven (7).
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Adams voiced concern over expanding present Comm -Homes in order to rehabilitate
the more violent offenders. After a short discussion, it was agreed to workshop
this item and invite a representative from Comm -Homes to be present.
Mr. Snider asked if staff could prepare a report on what is a good balance for
y housing; namely, apartments, mobile home parks & sub -divisions vs. private housing.
Until such a.report is available, he suggested calling a moratorium on zone changes,
etc., until we know where we are going.
Mr. Snider requested that consideration be given to limiting rezoning. In other
words, if a project does not commence within a year, it reverts back to original
zoning.
Mr. Snider asked status of Green River Ordinance. The City Manager reported it would
be available next week.
Mr. Sheeley asked for discussion on Lewis Street for workshop agenda. Also, he would
like to see an Ordinance prepared pertaining to what development is approved use in
commercial areas, and also an Ordinance on weed control.
Mr. Grigg commended ORB Report as a good guideline but asked if it were necessary
to have such long reports when they were not needed. He suggested condensing it
down to 4 or 5 pages with recommendations.
Mr. Sheeley asked if we were going to get a park levy on the November ballot, and
if so, we should be doing it soon.
Mr. Snider moved to'authorize staff to proceed with installation of ten Shure Mikes,
with chrome stands and goose necks to enhance the re -broadcast of City Council
Meetings over Channel 3, at a cost of $1,000 plus tax. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
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SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION:
JULY 10, 1978
,,,--;---.The Council decided unanimously not to.participate in Transcendental Meditation
Therapy Group.
Mr. Carlton Cadwell, who is seeking annexation to the City of Pasco, asked
the council if something could be done to enable him to have water/sewer service
to his property prior to his annexation hearing as he was in a time frame bind
and needed water to his property.
Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize extension of water/sewer service to Mr. Carlton
Cadwell as soon as possible contingent upon Mr. Cadwell agreeing to annex to the
City of Pasco and comply with present Building and Zoning Codes. Seconded by Mr.
Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
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PASSED and APPROVED this day of 1978.