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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1981 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1981 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Mayor E A Snider ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present were S K Adams, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider and Gary Bosch Councilman Bill Wilkins was excused from the meeting, due to illness Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Dennis De Felice, City Attorney, Charles T Criscola, Director of Finance, Larry Noland, Assistant Director of Finance, James Ajax, City En- gineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant and Gary Crutchfield, City Planner CONSENT AGENDA Mr Schmidt moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Pasco City Council, April 6, 1981 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $468,349 76, Claim Warrants numbered 26,929 through 27,079 To write off $634 90 ambulance bad debts and refer the accounts to the collection agency C) Library Roof To authorize the staff to call for bids for reroofing the Pasco Municipal Library building D) Authorization to Purchase Laboratory Equipment To approve the purchase of laboratory equipment from the proceeds of the Police Auction held on March 7, 1981, at a cost of $1,739 33, plus tax, the remaining $292 31 to be for the General Fund E) Golf Professional Agreement To authorize the Mayor to sign the agree- ment between Joseph Dubsky, Golf Professional, and the City of Pasco, for a period _ beginning May 1, 1981 and ending December 31, 1982 F) Contract with CH?M-Hill To authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between the City -of Pasco and CH2M-Hill, Inc , for engineering services pertaining to the proposed East Pasco Booster and the proposed new pump and discharge line at the raw water intake G) Appointment of Ex-officio Member to the Park & Recreation Advisory Council To appoint Dick King, an Administrator of the Pasco School District No 1, to serve as an ex-officio member to the Park and Rec- reation Advisory Council REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Director of Parks & Recreation Weekly Golf Financial Report, week ending April 12, 1981 PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON THE 1981 BLOCK GRANT ENTITLE- MENT APPLICATION Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant, outlined the projects and activities included in the application, which will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development This years allocation is in the amount of $282,000 00 Projects submitted are as follows Storm Drain $145,000 00 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1981 Residential Rehabilitation Grant $50,000 00 Assisted Housing Sites 37,000 00 Contingencies 5,000 00 Administration 46,000 00 Fn County Historical Society 4,000 00 This is a total of $287,000 00 $5,000 00 coming from funds of prior-year activities Responding to a question from Mr Joe Balthazor, Mr Jackson explained that $4,000 00 for the Historical Society will be used for landscaping and paint- ing the exterior of the old Carnegie Library building Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was declared closed Mr Grigg moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Pasco's Fiscal Year 1981 Block Grant application and submit it to the appropriate agencies for review and approval Motion seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON THE DNR REZONE, R-T TO C-1 Mr Gary Crutchfield, City Planner, defined the area involved as a parcel of land approximately six (6) acres in size, located along the west side of Road 44 at the intersection of what would be a C-B line road, extending under- neath the highway and over to the 20th Avenue intersection near the airport In conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan, it is considered a likely site for commercial development It is the conclusion of the Planning Com- mission that this zone change should be granted, however, it should be noted that the property does lack sewer capacity The nearest water line is approximately one-quarter mile away Mr Crutchfield referrenced the City Engineer's memo, indicating the purpose of the R-T zone is to function as a holding classification until such time as the necessary urban services, to include utilities, are provided for Mr John Taylor, Dept Natural Resources, confirmed the purpose of the re- zoning of the property This is to get into the mainstream of the DNR Budget the needs of the next biennium He has submitted a recommendation for the monies necessary to extend a portion of a sewer line to this parcel, however, for monies to be secured, it will be necessary to indicate the property is available for development - or zoned appropriately Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO 2259 An Ordinance Relating to Zoning and Changing the Zone Classification of Certain Real Property in the City of Pasco from R-T (Resi- dential Transition) to C-1 (Retail Business) (DNR REZONE) Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2259, granting the DNR Rezone from R-T to C-1 Motion seconded by Mr Schmidt Mr Grigg asked Mr Crutchfield if there was an ability to revert, if not acted upon Mr Grigg stated he wasnht opposed to rezoning, However, if action was not taken, he did not want to see the land sit idle, but rather in a holding zone Mr Crutchfield stated a reversionary clause could be included in the agree- ment, which the property owner would have to agree to Mr Adams moved Ordinance No 2259 be tabled until May 4, 1981, to give time to establish a method of supplying utility services to this application Motion seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6) MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1981 MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE STREET VACATION PETITION (PARK STREET, 81-14-V) Mr Crutchfield explained that the portion of Park Street being requested for vacation was dedicated approximately a year ago, as part of a short plat, with the understanding that if the balance of the right-of-way necessary to extend it further east to intersect with 20th Avenue could not be obtained from the property owners, the City would entertain vacation proceedings to return the dedicated right-of-way to the owners of the short platted property Staff has pursued the additional right-of-way, the Pay n Save Corp has indicated they have no intention of providing for a street extending along their propery line The owners of the short platted property have been informed of Pay n Save's position Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO 2260 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF PARK STREET IN THE CITY OF PASCO Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2260, vacating that portion of Park Street right-of-way between 20th and 22nd Avenues Motion seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) AT THIS TIME, MAYOR SNIDER TRANSPOSED THE RFGHLAP nRnFR TO ITEMS TO HEAR THF THRESHOLD DETERMINATION TIPPETTS MONTERREY MOBILE HOME PARK (ED#332) Mr Crutchfield stated action tonight involves whether or not to require an Environmental Impact Statement prior to issuance of a building permit on a proposed 196 unit mobile home park, the units to be installed in phases of approximately 40 units per year, within the next five years The Pasco School District has informed Staff of what they feel to be a sig- nificant adverse effect to the operation of the school district Those impacts, combined with others which could occur from the proposal, determined that an EIS should be filed by the applicant Mr Tippett exercised his right to appeal to the City Council, the matter was extensively discussed, concluding that further input was needed from the school district The matter was returned to the school district on April 14, 1981, with a revised proposal by the applicant The revisions included a covenant proposed by the Green Giant Co , to limit the total number of their students within the Pasco School District to 353, or approximately 183 over what they presently have The school board has reaffirmed their conclusion that an EIS should be prepared Mr Crutchfield advised Council that he has prepared three alternative conclu- sions 1 Conclude that an EIS must be prepared, in concurrence with the Declaration of Significance dated 2/20/81 2 Conclude that the revised proposal, properly conditioned, does not pose any significant adverse impacts and declare the Declaration of Signifi- cance dated 2/20/81 withdrawn 3 Direct that a proposed Declaration of Non-Significance be issued for the revised proposal and including all of the conditions deemed appropriate by the Council, said Declaration to become a Final Declaration of Non Significance on May 5, 1981 unless withdrawn by the City Council before said date in favor of a Final Declaration of Significance Mr Tippett addressed the Council, as to what can be expected from an EIS He stated that he has come to understand several points which must be addressed One, that we are facing a community problem in housing and education of mig- rant workers Secondly, that the EIS will require only that the Green Giant impact be addressed as opposed to the overall migrant influx problem Thirdly, that the overall problem needs to be addressed and will greatly assist the City, County and school district MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1981 Therefore, he is proposing to do two things 1 Prepare an EIS, as long as it is understood that the EIS will speak only to the Green Giant impact 2 Recognizing community concern, an agreement is proposed between the City, Tippett Land & Mortgage, and Green Giant, to be fully sanctioned by the Pasco School District, that a full blown EIS be done to ascertain the entire impact, as opposed to the limited Green Giant impact, of migrant influx Green Giant and TLM would contribute $10,000 to the cost of this study, and the City and school district would agree to hire or select a professional firm to prepare the EIS Council would immediately allow the mobile home park to be built and occupied, provided Green Giant would have no more than the present number of students already impacting the school system this year Over the next three years, Green Giant is willing to limit its student increase to those numbers confirmed under the EIS They are presently willing to limit those numbers to no more than 71 elementary aged students, divided over the next three years After 1985, Green Giant agrees to proportionately limit, at the level set for the general public, their overall migrant influx The 'overall EIS' was clarified as a study which would address public service impacts and alternatives, including police, fire and City budget, as well as impacts upon the school system It was also concluded that there are 'no strings attached' to the $10,000 , as long as it is contributed to a full im- pact study Mr Schmidt asked Mr Tippett what Green Giant has planned after 1985 Mr Tippett yielded this question to Bud Wuand, of the Pillsbury Company (owner of Green Giant) Mr Wuand replied that they have a 'flex point' in 1984, in terms of what they do with housing in Pasco It was his feeling that there would be no- thing unusual in 1985, and would be a time they expect the community to have gotten on top of the issue, with some sort of resolution to the problem, which Green Giant would adhere to Mr Schmidt asked if the overall EIS would address land held in Walla Walla and Franklin County Mr Wuand stated that this was their intent MAYOR SNIDER ACKNOWLEDGED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT AND IN- VITED THEM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Mr Rich Turner, Chairman of the Board, Pasco School District, voiced an opinion in favor of the overall EIS, before any permits are issued, in order that the school district and other involved agencies might see how they will be impacted Mr Bosch asked what position the School Board held regarding monetary in- volvement in obtaining an EIS Mr Turner replied that he didn't feel there should be any monetary involvement at this time Mr Ken Miller informed Council that he had met with Walla Walla County Commissioners, regarding their experience with this situation He suggested Council consider disbursed housing, rather than one large site He also spoke of possible impacts upon the courts, i e ,indigent cases It was his opinion an overall EIS may show what the community will gain, compared with problems received Mr Marshall Moore, Edwin Markum School, read a statement from the parents of this school, requesting an EIS be prepared, in order that the quality of education in that school not be disturbed Mr Howard McGee, 337 W Margaret St , Pasco, stated that unless there is a law requiring an EIS, he would recommend the City do without While it is true that additional students provide an impact on the schools, the schools are still obligated to educate them It was his opinion that Pasco needs the growth of these additional people, the mobile home park should be built MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1981 Mr , Bob Young, Pasco Businessman, said that in view of the fact that there will be a series of impacts on the community, none of which are appearing to be positive, an EIS should, in his opinion, be prepared Because these impacts directly involve Mr Tippett and the Green Giant Co , they should furnish such a study Mr Joel Rehfield, representing parents of Capt Gray Elementary School, sup- ported the need of an EIS, so that the quality of what he termed a 'very basic' education not be lowered He also thanked Mr Tippett and Mr Wuand for facing this issue, and offering their support in a solution Mr Hal Huston, Pasco Businessman, addressed the Council concerning police protection in the industrial area It was his feeling the additional impact on the police department will require more service than the department is prepared to give - and favors a full blown impact statement Dorothy Olsen, Migrant Day Care worker, stated that she has worked with migrant pre-schoolers for the past ten years Regardless of whether an EIS is done, she wishes Council to realize a very desperate need for quality migrant housing Mr Larry Ward, Pasco Businessman, voiced the opinion that an EIS, concerning only the Green Giant impact, be prepared, as there are too many questions, at this time, still outstanding Nadine Leaverton asked what happens to the units after July, when migrant workers move out Mayor Snider referred this question to Mr Wuand Mr Wuand stated that occupancy is approximately 75% throughout the year Renters who occupy the units after July sign a rent agreement and vacate the units before the influx of workers in April Mr Tom Brandon, Principal, Capt Gray elementary school, spoke to the Council regarding the amount of paperwork, and teacher workload which occurs when a large number of students enter the schools at one time Mr Roy Duncan, Supt of Pasco Schools, confirmed previous statements in that the School Districts goal is to provide the best education possible to students permanently residing in this area, and those who come from all other medias The following areas of impact on the school system were sited 1 Teacher workload, particularly when the student does not speak English 2 Fiscal Impact The apportionate monies received for each full-year student is reduced to one-ninth of the amount for the migrant student The cost to the school, to provide books, desks, etc , is the same as that for the full-year student 3 Racial balahce The proposed mobile home park will overload, minority- wise, the schools closest to it These schools are presently reaching up to 50% minority population, which, by law, cannot be exceeded 4 Transportation 5 Remedial Assistance Programs $300,000 00 has been received this year from the State for remedial programs, for the aid of students below grade level and for the bi-lingual program The House Bill currently in legislature will decrease this amount to $30,000 00, if approved Mr Grigg asked Mr Duncan if he could compare the influx of migrant workers to Pasco schools with that of our sister cities Mr Duncan replied that the Kennewick School District will average between 30 and 40 new students this spring, Richland will have none Pasco has enrolled 517 students Mr Duncan asked if he was correct in understanding that the $10,000 contri- bution will not be made until a building permit is issued MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1981 Mr Tippett responded that the money will be placed in the City's hands in advance Also, if the student count, as previously dictated for 1982, 1983 and 1984, is incorrect, Green Giant will pay a $1,000 00 fine per student Mr Duncan concluded that it is the position of the School Board that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared Anne Lye, Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Basin farmer, requested Council con- sider the impact of the mobile home park on public services, particularly police protection and ambulance service It was her opinion that an EIS would give the community a handle on the impact to these services Mrs Lye then stated that she had been asked to represent several Columbia Ba- sin farmers, presenting to the Clerk petitions signed by 26 area residents favoring an EIS Those farmers present were asked to stand Mr Doug Mewes, asparagus grower in Franklin County, commended Green Giant on their program He stated the need for laborers in this area is going to continue After dealing many years with Green Giant, he advised Council that the organization is program oriented, and does what they say they will do Mr Jim Hales, Franklin County farmer, felt that if a full EIS is not done, it may cost him and other area farmers more than the $10,000 offered conight His concerns centered on the impact upon the area's schools and police protection He recommended a full EIS Mr Wayne Jackson, teacher, and rep of the Pasco Teacher's Assn , spoke to the issue of quality education, the necessity of additional programs and teacher assistance, and the school's ability to meet these needs He rec- ommended a full EIS, addressing schools and public services Mrs Dorothy Schoeppach, President of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber's Board of Directors recommends an EIS be prepared She felt $10,000 will not come close to paying for a full EIS, but should cover an EIS pertaining to Green Giant AT THIS TIME MAYOR SNIDER REVIEWED COUNCIL'S ALTERNATIVES, AS PRESENTED BY MR CRUTCHFIELD Mr Schmidt moved that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared, in con- currence with the Declaration of Significance dated 2/20/81 Motion seconded by Mrs Green Mr Grigg asked if Council will be given a draft of the EIS to review Mr Crutchfield stated a draft will be available and a Public Hearing may be held on it Afterwards, the final statement will include responses to any additional questions Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6) Mayor Snider called for a ten minute recess THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 10 00 P M BY MAYOR SNIDER The Mayor expressed his sincere appreciation to Tom Criscola, Director of Finance, for his dedicated service to the City of Pasco It was with regret that Mayor and Council see Mr Criscola leave the City's employ, but wished him well in his new endeavor City Manager Lee Kraft, Councilman Adams and Councilman Grigg all commented on Mr Criscola's excellent performance in the position of Finance Director Mr Criscola thanked Mayor and Council, remarking upon the pleasure of work- ing, having the support of the Council, that he and the other staff members have had Mayor Snider then announced the resignation of City Attorney Dennis De Felice, who is going into private practice The Mayor commended Mr De Felice on his role as City Attorney, noting the long hours and frustrations that Mr De Felice has had to deal with MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1981 Mr De Felice thanked the Mayor and Council, saying he had enjoyed working for the City of Pasco and feels it has a very bright future Mayor Snider announced that the U S Jaycees have nominated Gary Crutchfield, City Planner, for their Distinguished Service Award, for outstanding service during the year 1980 Mayor Snider congratulated Mr Crutchfield on this nomination, expressing his sincere wish that he receive the award ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO 2261 AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS OR TO CONDUCT OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING A LICENSE WITHOUT A LICENSE Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2261, making it unlawful for any person to engage in any business or to conduct any shows, exhibitions, or lawful games, within the City without complying with the terms of Chapter PMC 5 04 020 of this ordinance Motion seconded by Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2262 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT, FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE MATURITY AND DENOMINATIONS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 109 BONDS AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF TO FOSTER & MARSHALL, INC OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Mary Hughes, Foster and Marshall, addressed the Council, stating the G 0 Bond Index is at an all time high of 10 70 Therefore, the rate offered on this L I D Bond Issue is 11 50% The bond market was sited as one reason for this rate, the other is the make-up of the L I D itself L I D 109, being approximately 2 2 million dollars, is taking the combined effort of Foster & Marshall and three other participants to sell these bonds Another aspect is that L I D 109 is a 'developer L I D ', and generally perceived in the bond market as a riskier situation She concluded the offer is very competitive, considering the market and nature of this project Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2262, fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate maturity and denomination of Local Improvement District No 109 Bonds and providing for the sale and delivery thereof to Foster and Marshall, Inc , Seattle, Washington Motion seconded by Mr Bosch Motion carried by roll call vote of six(6) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Day Camp Program Mr Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, informed Council that the Parks Dept will not get into this program unless there are enough enrolled to warrant its planning The program was successful last year and the Parks Dept would like to try again, making it an eight week program This would be a supplemental budget item East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Rental Agreement Mr Erickson stated that Council's earlier questions pertaining to the Neighborhood Facility have been addressed by Perry Blackwell, Director of the Community Affirma- tive Action Program One, being whether CAAP would pay for the partitions needed for the new area, is doubtful There is a freeze on their capital spending The second, whether they will provide their own custodial ser- vice if the rent is lowered, appears positive Mr Erickson feels he can work with all tennants in keeping their areas up In answer to Mayor Sniders question, Mr Erickson stated that the last rental agreement ex- pires December 31, 1981 Mayor Snider stated that if it is the intention of Council to require the tennants to provide their own custodial services, Council should make this known now Mr Erickson said that the tennants have been spoken to about the problem, and are aware that the service is currently being provided by CETA funds, which may continue through June only Mrs Green asked if raising the rent to cover janitorial costs is possible Mr Erickson replied that it was Mayor Snider asked Mr Erickson approximately what the Neighborhood Facility costs the City to run per year, over and above the revenue it generates MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1981 Mr Erickson estimated about $7,000 00 Mayor Snider asked it there was any way the City could sell this facility Mr Erickson replied that since the facility was funded by HUD Block Grant money, it may not be possible to sell it Mr Bosch requested staff research this Mr Grigg moved the Mayor be authorized to sign the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Rental Agreement Motion seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried MISCELLANEOUS Mrs Green moved that the Council declare Mr Murray's membership of the Board of Adjustment vacant, due to his change of residence, and further recommends that the Council appoint L Layne Merriman to the unexpired term (expiring November 19, 1982) Motion seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried Mrs Green stated that Mr Murray has been a valuable member of the Board of Adjustment, however, his move from the City limits of the City of Pasco necessitates his resignation from the Board Mayor Snider requested Staff prepare a letter, for his signature, thanking Mr Murray for his service to the City of Pasco ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mr Schmidt moved the meeting be adjourned Motion seconded by Mr Bosch Motion carried The meeting was adjourned at 10 30 P M ATTEST an Cannon, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this r7 day of /;,j).? , 1981