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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-1980 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: FEBRUARY 1'9, 1980 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Chet Bailie, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A. Snider and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Lee Kraft, City Manager; Dennis De Felice, City Attorney; Charles Criscola, Director of Finance; James Ajax, City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant; Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development and John Fifer, Fire Marshal. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda. 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 February 4, 1980. b) Bills. Approve General Claims in the amount of $295,272.58; claim warrant nos. 22398 through 22538. c) !:--solution No. 1319: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement with Moon Security Services, Inc. Company of Hashington. d) Resolution No. 1320: A Resolution granting an easement from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to City of Pasco to allow for the construction of waterlines vicinity of dock area at Port Marine Terminal. e) Resolution No. 1321: A Resolution fixing the time and place for a public hearing to consider vacation of certain alley within the City of Pasco. f) Bid Results - Turf Equipment. To authorize staff to purchase a riding rotary mower from Inland Toro in the amount of $6,594.75; a 7 -gang fairway mower from Jacobsen in the amount of $5,461.68; and a greensmower from Inland Toro in the amount of $5,931.56. g) Dedication of S Removed from C h) Request for A vroressionai services xei !later Plan and a plater/Se negotiate a proposed cont for professional services Water/Sewer Rate Study. PUBLIC HEARINGS: of flay along Plorth Line a for further discussion of Golf Course. to Negotiate a Proposed Contract for ting to Updating the City's Comprehensive er Rate Study. To authorize staff to act with CH2M-Hill Consulting Engineers relating to updating the City's comprehensive MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ASSIGNMENT OF ZONING, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: (Ryder Annexation Property) It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written adverse communications. Mr. Gary Crutchfield, City Planner, stated that Mr. Ryder's property, previously an unincorporated island, was annexed under Ordinance No. 2105, as amended by Ordinance No. 2126, with the directive that zoning be assigned subsequent to annexation. Further, the Planning Commission had conducted a public hearing and recommended assignment of the C-3 zone in recognition of the current use of the property. He reiterated that Mr. Ryder reluctantly agreed to Proposal. ( Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COL'11CIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: FEBRUARY 19, 1980 MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONDITIONALLY APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE PROPOSED REPLAT OF BLOCKS 17 - 24, HIGHLAND PARK HOMES. It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications. The Planning Commission approved preliminary plat of Mr. Pischel, subject to the following condition. Electrical communication lines be placed along the rear lot lines, thus requiring an easement. Standard P.U.D. policy, in the absence of alleys, requires easements for electrical facilities along the front lot lines. Mr. Crutchfield concurred that the Planning Commission may have a point; however, it appears considerably outweighed by the maintenance burden placed on the P.U.D. as easements are difficult to keep open and obstructed, and usually become an eyesore due to inattention and./or rear yard fences. He recommended deleting Condition #3 phrasing, "along the center line of each block." opposed Mr. Earl Warren this logic as the P.U.D. wants to tell people where to put things. He encouraged the council to put utilities where you can use them. Mr. James Siegel argued that R.E.A. refuses to maintain lines in front of property with other utilities, and further, it was impossible to put all utilities in a 10' strip. Mr. Gary Bosch suggested that the Council see facts and figures on costs that offset these decisions. Mr. Evan Hawker concurred his firm will put the easements wherever needed; however, they would like a decision on preliminary plat this evening as time was .of the,: essence. Councilman Grigg suggested proceeding with the project without delay and resolve the problems at a later date. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or anainst, the public hearing was declared closed. ?AYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEAPING OPEN TO CONSIDER. VACATION OF NORTH/ SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 3, OHEN'S ADDITION TO PASCO: It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications received. Mr. Gary Crutchfield outlined area to be vacated and stated more than 2/3 of the abutting property owners had petitioned for the vacation. Ms. Jacqueline Davis asked what affect this would have on "C" Street as they would like to petition for a vacation at a future date. Staff replied this would have no impact. 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 HEA.RI'1G OPEN TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT AND TO ESTABLISH A PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPtIENT FEE, TO BE COLLECTED AT THE TIME OF APPROVAL OF NEI-) RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS AND/OR AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR NE14 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: Mr. Gary Crutchfield reported that, as proposed, subdivisions would remit to the City land and/or cash at the time of final plat approval, the appropriate fee would be collected at the time of building permit issuance. If development includes certain recreation improvements, the Ordinance provides for a reduction. The objective is to establish a method whereby the City will be able to fulfill the neighborhood park and recreation needs as each neighborhood grows and avoid future bond issues for neighborhood park/recreation improvements. Corresoondence was received from Dr. and Mrs. fIarvin Nelson as follows: ..For developers who, at this time, do not have their preliminary MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: FEBRUARY 19, 1980 plats accepted by the City, the Ordinance requires a payment of the lot fee at the time the final plat is recorded. We request that you change the wording in the Ordinance so that those applicants whose preliminary plats have been filed, but not approved, will be permitted to pay the Park Acquisition fee at the time the building or mobile home permit is re- quested. We are not requesting elimination of the payment..." . Mr. M. Rankin read excerpts from Planning Commission minutes to enlighten the council. Mr. Chris Buckberry, partner for Riverview Heights Developers, gave the following statement: "First, let me say I am in favor of a park development fee in principle, and in favor of the City collecting the monies from the developer or builder in new subdivisions. I agree completely with the City Manager's view that having the tax payers vote on these issues or similar issues will not raise the required capital. However, I am opposed to the Park Development fee, as it is proposed at this time for the following reasons: When Section 14 was in the early planning stages, City officials promisee: these developers that a park would be built on the 10 acres the City owns surrounding the water reservoir. I have copies of correspondence between developers and City officials discussing this specifically. Also, in Phase 2 and 3, lots were dedicated to the City and streets re -located for this park. I also have copies of correspondence between the City Engineer, James Ajax, and the former City Manager, George Smith, coverins this as a pre -requisite to having the preliminary plat approvel. As you are aware, the developers in Section 14 have installed the Rd. 36 sewer system to serve these subdivisions at a cost in excess of $250,000, plus they had something like $100,000 invested in the water booster system when it was turned over to the City. In retrospect, it would have been more financially rewarding for the developers to have stayed in the County and built their own sewage disposal and water systems. Ue are also aware that the City has some form of an agreement with the School Board to share the costs of buildins and, maintainino, a park on the aforementioned ten acres. In the past two years, I have discussed this park with Mr. Ajax at least half a dozen times. He discussed beautifying the concrete reservoir with shrubs, evergreens, etc.:, the most recent time within the last six weeks when I asked his advice regardino one of our road curbs which abutt the pari:. At no time did he mention that a nark fee was in the planning stages, although it is quite obvious that Mr. Ajax, the City Planner and City Attorney have worked on this for weeks or even months. What I would suggest is that in view of the circumstances that I have mentioned, that we in Section 14 be assessed half of the proposed amount; namely, $100 per unit which would raise approximately $100,000, which, with the City's ten acres and the joint venture with the School Board, will build an excellent facility. Iii future new developments, I feel that the $200 figure would be reasonable." Councilman Griqg complimented Mr. Buckberry for his presentation by statins it was well prepared. Mr. Warren Cassen reiterated he had built 24 -unit apartment complex at 21st 3 Pearl, complete with swimming_ pool. He didn't feel he should be penalized by park fee when he had already installed recreational facility. Councilman Snider concurred with Mr. Cassens. He didn't see merit of $200 park fee when apartment tenants are not placing a burden on adjacent park. Mr. James Siegel argued that people are finding it more and more difficult to qualify for new homes and every increased tax placed on builders is being passed onto the consumer. Mr. Harry Deter, contractor, opposed taxation outright. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PA.SCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: FEBRUARY 19, 1980 Council suggested that Park Acquisition Fee be put on Workshop Agenda. The City Attorney ruled if the Council did not wish to advertise a public hearing again, they should move to reopen the public hearing tonight. Mr. Grigg moved to reopen meeting on Park Development Fee. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Mr. Snider moved to continue public hearing until March 3, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. VISITORS: Mrs. Christine Clark, representing League of Nomen Voters, encouraged the City of Pasco's participation in proposed transit system. Mrs. Nadine Leaverton asked why apartments could be built.wilthout finished roads in front of them; why pavement on -,Roads 24 and 26 is only partially paved. Staff will review concerns of Mrs.'Leaverton and report back to her. RECESS: 9:35 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:40 P.M. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 2132: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND ASSIGNING THE C-3 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE CLASSIFICATION TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PA.SCO (RYDER P.NNEXATION) Ordinance Ho. 2132 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance ilo. 2132 be adopted. Seconded by iir. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 2133: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. (BLOCK 8, 04IEN'S ADDN.) Ordinance No. 2133 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 2133be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 2134: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK. Ordinance No. 2134 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved that Ordinance No. 2134 be adopted. Seconded by fir. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1322: A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE EEPLAT OF BLOCKS 17 to 24, HIGHLAND PARK HOMES, AND SETTING FORTH THE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS UNDER IIHICH A FINAL PLAT OF THE REPLAT OF BLOCKS 17 to 24, HIGHLAND PARK HOMES, MAY BE PREPARED. Resolution No. 1322 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to approve Resolution No. 1322 as amended, to delete the phrase "along the center line of each block" in condition #3. Seconded by Mr. Hilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1980 RESOLUTIONS - Continued: RESOLUTION NO. 1323: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES ALONG A SEGMENT OF COMMERCIAL AVENUE. Resolution No. 1323 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to approve Resolution No. 1323, which has the effect of accepting certain lands for public right of way purposes along a segment of Commercial Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. (lotion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1324: A RESOLUTION CONVERTING CERTAIN CITY ONNED PROPERTY TO A STATUS OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. Resolution No. 1324 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to approve Resolution No. 1324, which has the effect of converting certain City owned property to a status of public right of way. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7a`. NEW BUSINESS: MEETING HITH PETITIONERS - DNR and BN ANNEXATION• Meetino tabled to Agri 1 7, 1939. PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS - VICINITY OF EP1ERSOiN SCHOOL, 18TH AVE•.UE: Mr. Grin moved to set March 17, 1980 as the Council meeting date to receive input from the abutting property owners concerning the proposed parkinn restrictions on 18th Avenue and, also, that an Ordinance be prepared relating to such Council consideration. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: The following communication was received from the Home Builders Association of Tri Cities, Inc. "The Home Builders Association of the Tri Cities, Inc., respectfully requests that you defer final consideration of the Ordinance dealino with fire prevention in the City of Pasco. Our Association which reoresents 161 members has taken the position that more time is needed for a thounhtful review of this Ordinance. lie would be eager to send builders and developers to a meeting with the Pasco Fire cIarshall so that a workable revision could be developed. Thank you for your consideration of this important matter." /s/ Kevin Leedy This communication filed for future reference. Councilman Nilkins expressed concern over large "chuckholes" on North Beech ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. �-� J.C. "Chet" Bailie, Mayor AT TES /Eve -Ie s, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this �--3 day of �4 / 1080.