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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-1976 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidri-ck, Mayor. ROLL CAAL : 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; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Michael Corcoran, Planner. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of regular meeting, held September 7, 1976. b) General Claims: Warrant Nos. 10367 through 10463 in the total amount of 116,509.67. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN (ZONE CHANGE) ON SE 1/4, SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29, GOVERNMENT LOT 3, FROM I-1 TO R-3: This is a continuation of a Public Hearing which was recessed at the July 6, July 20, August 3 and August 17, 1976 regular meetings of the Pasco City Council to September 21, 1976. There were no adverse communications. Mayor Tidrick asked if the Ordinance, as presented, was suitable to both parties. The reply was affirmative. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick 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. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE N0: 1804: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE -CITY OF PASCO FROM LIGHT INDUSTRRAL I-1 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1804 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1804 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1810: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES OVER STREETS, ALLEYS OR OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, ESTABLISHING LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOVING BUILDINGS, AND FIXING.PENALTIES AND REPEALING SECTION 15 OF ORDINANCE NO. 101; ORDINANCE 303, AND ORDINANCE 1375. Ordinance No. 1810 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1810 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. (Discussion) Mr. Sheeley stated he wished to withdraw his previous objection to Ordinance No. 1810 and leave it as is. John Thom stated that King County had ruled that a trailer is a single family dwelling; therefore, considered a building. He asked for clarification of mobile homes in relationship to th&s Ordinance. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 Councilmen Sheeley and Snider repponded by stating it was their understanding this Ordinance did not apply to mobile homes. Mr. Adams moved to amend Ordinance 1810 by inserting that the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to ;'mo.bi_he'or..,modu1;a:r?homes..:;: ;,�~1c,:::::_m;cl'�r ';home Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried'by roll call vote of six. Councilman Sheeley voting no. Mr. Snider moved to amend Ordinance No. 1810 by excluding modular homes on th&&r initial move from the factory to permanent location. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Main motion carried, as amended, by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1816: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FIRE EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION FUND OF UP TO $40,000; PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT THEREOF, AND SETTING OF AN INTEREST-RATE'OF 5 1/4% PER ANNUM. Ordinance No. 1816 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1816 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of se seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1052: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY'S SECOND'YEAR COMMUNITY. DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Resolution No. 1052 was read by title only. Mr. Sheelg!y moved that Resolution No. 1052 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1053: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE OLD NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON TO PROVIDE INTERIM FINANCING FOR THE KENNEWICK-PASCO INTER CITY BRIDGE COMMITTEE. Resolution No. 1053 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1053 be adopted., Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - VICINITY OF "OLD MANSION." Mayor Tidrick opened discussion by stating if the Oity was not interested in annexing proposed area, they should let it be known now in order to save staff time and undue hardship on property owner. Mr. Sheeley took exception to this by reiterating that this was not the due process which should be accorded the petitioner. He favored acceptance of petition, subsequent hearings by'the Planning Commission and'City Council and then a determination as to whether or not the City wished to.accept annexation. He felt the City should be exploring all possibilities of annexation. Mr. Schuelein stated he didn't need any more facts - R-+-anrd--aster rs-k�, he'll vote against it. R-3 and'an island (amend. 10/5/76) Mr. Wilkins favored accepting the petition by stating, "if the annexation is beneficial, we should use it." Mr. Snider gave the following°reasons for opposing annexation —landlocked by the County, zoning is not in current zoning, high density and greater traffic problems MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 Mr. Sheeley-disagreed with Mr. Snider's,opposition to high density•.due to the fact that the property owners had verbally agreed to an R-1 zoning which is not high density. Further, how is the City going to justify having a sewer line on his property when we are refusing hire annexation? He again reiterated that we -should go -through -the whole'process.- Mr. Leonard Harms, representing Mr. Whitehead, acknowledged to the Council that they would put their zoning request in writing; however, per their letter to the Council on August 3, 1976, they were -still requesting water and sewer service. Mr. Adams favored proceeding with the.application. Mr. Schuelein asked what City services would be available. The City Manager responded by stating there would be full City services, including street improvements. Mr. Snider moved that the area proposed for annexation be accepted for consideration by the City and that the petition of the property owners be conditioned upon: 1) Adoption of the City's�C &prehensive Plan upon annexation; 2) Waiving the.annexed area assuming any part of the City's existing bonded indebtedness; -and 3) Adoption of the most analogous City zoning to Franklin County zoning at the time of annexation. Seconded.by Mr.-Sheeley. (Discussion) Mr. Burgess reminded the Council that City and County -Ordinances were in conflict. Mayor Tidrick stated we had.received responses back from County residents as follows: ANNEXATION NO. RESPONDING % OF RESPONSES Yes' 29 31.1% No 59 63:5%' Maybe 5 5.4% TOTAL: 93 100% Between Sylvester Street and'Court Street to Road 52 Yes 29 23.4% No 91 73.4% Maybe 4 3.2% TOTAL:` 124 100% Between Court Street Irrigation Canal to Road 52 Yes 26 28.89% No 62 68.89% Maybe 2 2.22% TOTAL: 90' 100% Total Mailed: 864 100% Total Returned Unopened 39 4.5% Total Number of Responses 307 35.5% Total Ofiteturned to Date 518 60%' Main motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Sheeley and Wilkins. NO: Bailie, Schuelein, Snider and Tidrick. RECESS: 8:55 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:25 P.M. 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 GOLF CART STORAGE BIDS: Mr. Adams moved.,that.bid for construction of golf cart storage be awarded to low bidder, Tri City Tile and Masonry in the total amount of $32,801.71. Seconded by Mr: Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CALL FOR BIDS - CITY VIEW CEMETERY IRRIGATION SYSTEM: Mr. Sheeley moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for an electric valve in head underground irrigation system, Phases I and II at the City View Cemetery. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PIGEON PROBLEM IN DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT: Mr. Sheeley moved that the City Manager be authorized to cooperate with the Pasco.Chamber of Commerce in developing a Pigeon Control. Program for the Central Business District at a cost not to exceed $1,000. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). POLICE MANAGEMENT SURVEY: Mr. Snider moved that staff be authorized to solicit proposals from management consulting firms for an overall management survey of the Pasco Police Department. Seconded -by Mr. Schuelein. Mr. Adams moved to table this motion for further -study and information. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Adams, Bailie, Sheeley and Wilkins. NO: Snider, Tidrick and Schuelein. FEDERAL AID METROPOLITAN FUNDS (FAM): Mr. Snider moved that the City of Pasco support Alternative No. 1 for the Distribution of Federal Aid Metropolitan Funds and that this recommendation be transmitted to the State Highway Commission forthwith. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AWARD OF BID - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT:. This item of business transposed until legal technicalities can be worked out. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Sheeley moved that a letter be written to Mr. Whitehead, informing him of the Council's decision not to accept his request for annexation, and further, that the City will provide water service to non-residents who reside in the City's water service area, but that the City will provide sewer service for City residents only. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Bailie, Schuelein, Sheeley, Snider and Tidrick. NO: Adams and Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins again..:called attention to garbage -service as he had received numerous complaints. He suggested that the -Council invite representatives of Basin Disposal to a Workshop Session and try to alleviate some of these problems. It was his feeling that they "either pick up the garbage or we get a new collector." NEW BUSINESS- Continued: AWARD OF BID FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: The City Attorney reported that he did not have enough time to review the legalities involved. He stated he had received a letter from a law firm representing one of the bidders— reminding the City of bid requirements; therefore, he recommended that this -meeting be recessed until he could research it further. Mr. Sheeley moved that this meeting be recessed until Friday, September 24, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. ATTEST - CUM VK1 TTEST•EVELYN WELL PUTY CITY CLERK P, TIDRI K, R PASSED and APPROVED this day of 1976.