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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-1978 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: September 5,..1978 Meeting called to order at 8:10 p.m., by the Honorable J.C. Bailie, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A. Snider and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Leland Kraft, City Manager; Acting and Deputy City Attorneys, Patrick Roach and Dennis De Felice; James Ajax, City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Ted Johnson, Assistant Engineer; and Gary Crutchfield, City Planner. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6). The consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the regular meeting held August 21, 1978. b) General Claims in the amount of $325,269.49; Claim Warrant Numbers 17,715 through 17,829. Payroll Claims in the amount of $182,125.89; Payroll Warrant Numbers 19,422 through 19,835. c) L.I.D. No. 98 (Large L.I.D. North of Court) Right -of -Way Problem: To confirm staff's direction to the contractor to pave a half -width street to Agate Street extended between 20th Avenue and 21st Avenue, and a half -width street on 21st Avenue between Ruby Street and Agate Street extended; with the further understanding that curb, gutter, and side- walk, will be placed on the side where right-of-way has been dedicated; with the further understanding that this actual half roadway is to be assessed equally to property owners on each side. d) Authorization to Call for Bids - City Hall Remodeling: To authorize the staff to call for bids on the City Hall remodeling project. e) Hearing Date: Pre -Annexation Zoning Plan (Columbia East, 78-12-A): To set 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 18, 1978, in the City Council Chambers, as the time and place for a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation of a proposed zoning plan for the Columbia East Annexation area, 78-12-A. f) Request for Authorization to Call for Bids on Two Sweepers - Parks.& Cemetery: To authorize the staff to call for bids for two (2T Turf Type Sweepers. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PARKE REZONE (78-12-A): It was reported that the hearing had been properly posted and published. There were no adverse communications. Gary Crutchfield, City Planner, stated that the rezone concerned a building located in a R-2 zone. Mr. Crutchfield stated that the building has been in a non -conforming use since it was zoned R-2 under the original zoning ordinance and if the property is zoned R-3, High Density Residential, the non -conforming use would be eliminated. Mr. Crutchfield stated that the Planning Commission has recommended the parcel to be rezoned R-3 in consideration of a Concomitant Agreement restricting redevelopment of the site to 4 -units and one story maximum height. Mr. Crutchfield stated, however, that MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 5, 1978 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued): the recommendation by the Planning Commission essentially authorized this particular non -conforming structure to be entirely replaced whereas other non -conforming structures in the neighborhood do not enjoy the same right. Councilman Snider stated that he was concerned.with the spot zoning the rezone would create. Mr. Parks stated that the only reason he was asking for the rezone was so that the building would be in conforming use and so that they could in turn get a mortgage on the property. As long as the zone remains a R-2 zone and the.building is a non -conforming use the owners could not get a mortgage on the property. Councilman Grigg felt that it would be best to look at the surrounding area and see if the entire should be rezoned R-3 instead of just rezoning the Parke property. George Heidlebaugh, adjacent property owner to the Parke property, stated that the owners were trying to improve their property and in turn improve the area and felt that it was proper for the Council to approve the rezone. Mr. Heidlebaugh stated that he was not in objection to the entire area being rezoned but stated that the Council should approve the Parke rezone so that the owners can go ahead with their plans. Councilman Wilkins stated that he felt that it was best to rezone the entire area instead of doing any spot zoning in the area. Lee Kraft, City Manager, stated that if the Council was uncomfortable with considering the rezone as requested with the Concomitant Agreement then the Council might want to consider the remand to the Planning Commission to consider more than just this one piece of. property. Councilman Grigg proposed a..rezoning.of an area from Fourth Street to 10th and from Ainsworth to "A". Mr. Grigg stated that he was not in objection to a rezone in the area but felt that it was not in the City's best interest to rezone the Parke property only. Neil Smith, part owner in the Parke property, stated that the Planning Commission unanimously voted for passage of the rezone. Mr.. Smith felt .that it was the Planning Commission's interpretation at their-..--.-,-.. meeting that the high density that occurs in the comprehensive plan either meant R-3 or R-2 and not necessarily either one and in turn felt that the 4-plex..on that property was in line with -the high.density in the comprehensive zoning plan., Lynn Parke stated that she felt that since the property was there before the original zoning ordinance that the zoning of the property as R-2 was unfair and stated that they are not the only property owners in the City of Pasco with a non -conforming use building because the original zoning ordinance was adopted after the building was bui1,t% -' Mayor.Bailie declared the Public Hearing closed. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1987: (Parke Rezone) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AS CONDITIONED BY CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT Ordinance No. 1987 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1987 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams and Bailie. NO: Grigg, Schmidt, Snider and Wilkins. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 5, 1978 ORDINANCES (continued): ORDINANCE NO. 1985: (Weisenberger Rezone) 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 AS CONDITIONED BY CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT. Ordinance No. 1985 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1985 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion PASSED by the following roll call vote: YES: Bailie, Grigg, Schmidt, Snider and Wilkins. NO: Adams. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT - Mr. JOSEPH JOHNSON: Mr. Johnson was in attendance and spoke of his service record with the City. Mr. Johnson stated that when the Airport was transferred to the Port he continued working for the Airport and therefore was terminated with the City's employment. That after some time.working for the Airport his youngest daughter's health worsened and her doctor recommended a dryer climate. That after approximately two years in a dryer climate the health problems did not subside and therefore his family moved back to.the area and Mr. Johnson and his family return to Pasco and Mr. Johnson was then employed by the City of Pasco at the water treatment plant. He asked that his name be reconsidered for this prior service credit. Mr. Grigg moved that the City Council declare the policy that it authorizes staff to make payment to the Public Employees Retirement Fund for City of Pasco prior service credit for former City employees who have moved directly from City of Pasco employment to employment with the Port of Pasco at the time the Airport was transferred to the Port and whose service with the Port, since the date of transfer, has continued unbroken. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion PASSED by the following roll call vote.: YES: Adams, Bailie, Grigg, Schmidt and Snider. NO: Wilkins. B. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN DAVE SHEELEY: Mr. Schmidt moved to officially acknowledge Mr. Sheeley's resignation and to direct staff to advertise the vacant position. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Mr. Snider asked that staff look into preparing a plaque for presentation to Dave Sheeley for his service on the City:Cbuncil. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6). C. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: Dick Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, was in attendance and gave a status the the project. Mr. Erickson stated that the bond issue on the matter will be for approximately $785,000.00. Mr. Grigg asked for an explanation of the $60,000.00 architectural fees, which were inadvertently left off the total construction cost, and the $740,000.00 total construction cost (both figures would bring the total construction cost to $80,000.00). Dick Erickson explained the figures as follows: $750,000.00 Total Building Cost 60,000.00 Architectural Fees 75,000.00 Inflation Factor 50,000.00 Furnishings $935,000.00 TOTAL $150,000.00 Block Grant Money Allocated $785,000.00 TOTAL FOR BOND ISSUE Both Councilman Grigg and Councilman Schmidt felt that the figure of $785,000.00 was too much money for the citizens of Pasco to deal with but stated that they will wait for what the outcome of the bond issue. 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 5, 1978 RECESS: 9:20 p.m. RECONVENED: 9:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS: A. INTERCITY BRIDGE PLAQUES: Russ Wiseman, as a member of a local citizens committee, was present and gave a presentation concerning proposed plaques for the'ihtercity Bridge. The first plaque concerned special recognition to Ed Hendler and which stated as follows: "In Special Recognition to Ed Hendler for the 11 years (1967-1978) of dedicated and meritorious service to the community in planning and building of the Intercity Bridge. Presented by the Citizens of Pasco." Mr. Wiseman stated that the committee will commence a drive in the City of Pasco for the funds for the plaque which will recognize Mr. Hendler and will also be looking for a proper place for the plaques (both Mr. Hendler's and the City of Pasco officials') to be placed. The second plaque was in the basic form as Resolution No. 1195 but did not list the Franklin County Commissioners for 1967. It was the committee's request that the Council of the City of Pasco rescind Resolution No. 1196 and adopt their proposed plaque relating to the City of Pasco officials. Mr. Grigg moved to accept Mr. Wiseman's proposal of the plaque which will be placed on the Intercity Bridge and which recognizes Ed Hendler in the position that he served in building the bridge. This.plaque will be done at no cost to the City. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion passed by a roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Snider moved to rescind Resolution No. 1196 and moved to adopt in its place Resolution No. 1198 which would in effect change the stature of the Intercity Bridge plaque to that indicated on the proposed plaque submitted to council by.Russ Wiseman this date. There should also be listed on the plaque some recognition to the Kennewick City Officials, city staff and citizens of the City of Kennewick. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6). B. WELL - GOLF COURSE: Dick Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation, was present and reported on the status of the drilling of the new well. After some discussion Mr. Snider moved to authorize an additional $2,000.00 for drilling another test well, with the funds to come from General Fund surplus by supplemental appropriation. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6). C. BID RESULTS ON TRACTOR(S) FLATBED TRUCKS (2): Mr. Wilkins moved to award the bid for tractors to the :Low bidder, Preston Tractor of Pasco, detailed as follows: Tractor with loader - net price with trade-in, including sales tax $8,180.00; Tractor - net price with trade-in, including sales tax $6,300.00. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6). MISCELLANEOUS- INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mr. Grigg moved to authorize staff to take the proper steps to rezone the approximate area from 10th Street to Fourth Street and from "A" Street to Ainsworth. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Grigg moved to accept the resignation of Russell Wiseman from the Pasco Housing Authority. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6). The City Clerk read a letter from former President Gerald R. Ford concerning him being unable to attend the bridge dedication. —.4, MINTUES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 5, 1978 ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. J.C. Chet Bailie, Mayor ATTEST: Peggy 41. aweso, lerk's Representative PASSED AND APPROVED this /I/day ofx/-',6a/' 78. 1