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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1981 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAP MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P V by Mayor, E A Snider ROLL CALL FEBRUARY 17, 1981 By City Clerk Councilmen present were S K Adams, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider and Bill Wilkins Also present were III Lee Kraft, City Manager, Tom Criscola, Finance Director, lames Ajax, City Engineer, John Hastig, Asst City Engineer, Pichard Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, John Hager, Fire Department, Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant and Gary Crutchfield, Pirector of Community Development CONSENT AGENDA Mr Grigg moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes Approve minutes of regular meeting, held February 2, 1981 To write off $1,282 00 of ambulance bad debts and refer the accounts to the collection agency b) Bills To approve general claims in the amount of $324,435 64, claim warrant nos 26153 through 26321 c) Cardiac Care System To accept bid for Cardiac Care cl'stem and award purchase to Physio Control Corporation of Seattle, Washington in the amount of $6,803 28 d) Paw Water Pump No 6 and Second Line over Dike - Authorization to Negotiate Proposed Contract for Professional Service with CH2M-Hill To authorize the staff to negotiate a proposed contract with C92M-ui1l for professional engineering services relating to replacement of raw water pump No 6 and install a second raw water line over the dike e) Utility Capital Cost Recovery Fees - Establishment of an AdHoc Citizens Committee to Formulate - Appointment of Members To establish an Ad Hoc Citizens Committee to study and report back to rouncil on utility capital cost recovery fees to offset the cost of providing new and/or expanded facilities for new growth, which committee shall consist of Gary Bosch, Edna Nelson, Bill Richmond, Warren Cassens, Don McClure, Jim Larimar, Bob Young, Bob Gregson, Earl Warren, Ed Hendler and Chris Buckberry, said committee to have its recommendations to Council no later than April 24, 1 981 f) Resolution No 1403 A Resolution of the City of Pasco supporting and endorsing a State Bond issue to complete 1-82 and 1-182 g) Resolution No 1404 A Resolution fixing the time and place for a public hearing to consider vacation of a certain portion of Lindsay Street h) Bid Award for Liquid Chlorine To award bid for liquid chlorine to All Pure Chemical Company PUBLIC HFAPINGS MAYOP SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON FINAL ASSFSSMENT POLL OF L I n NO lOR (Sunland Heights & Desert Wind) It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted There were no written comirunications received Mr James Ajax reported this area was west of Road 44 in Riverview Heights Addition,and that the final assess—ents were approximately 75% of preliminary roll He introduced Mr Dennis Wright of A P Stanley & Associates. who engineered the project and commended him for a job well done Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed I I 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1981 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL OF L I D NO 109 (East Pasco) It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted Written letters of opposition were received from Betty Getchell, Mr & Mrs W G Kellie, Joe and Kissiah Williams and William & Arline Johnson, Sr Mr James Ajax outlined the L I D costs, as prepared by Advanced Engineering -Overall, the final assessments are 83% of the preliminary assessments with individual assessments varying from 78% to 90% of preliminary assessments Mr Ajax expressed his appreciation for the cooperation that existed between the developers, consultants and City on this project Without the cooperation of everyone involved (Bob oischel, John Kennedy and Dr & Mrs Marvin Nelson), there would have been no way the project could have been accomplished in such a compressed time frame Mr Dennis Getchell opposed the L I D on the basis that they had no voice in the improvement, it was designed to benefit the developer who could recoup his losses, rather than the individual living on a small lot Further, he did not see any evidence of the developers wanting to buy their property Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF REZONING A 5-ACRE PARCEL AT THE NE CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 395, FROM R-1 to-C-3 It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted There were no written communications received Mr Gary Crutchfield reiterated that the Planning Commission had conducted its hearing and concluded that if adequate right of way is provided for Hillsboro Street, the rezone should be granted Hillsboro Street is already an 80 foot right of way, therefore, staff suggests that the existing 80 foot right of way is sufficient to allow for future widening of Hillsboro Street to function as a major or secondary arterial (truck route) east of Highway 395 Mr Neal Hartman favored the zone change as it was contiguous to truck stop across the street and proposed business was a clean and quiet type Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THF PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR CITIZEN INPUT ON INCREASED APPLICATION AND PERMIT FEES It was noted that the hearing had been duly published Mr Gary Crutchfield stated the present application fees are insufficient to compensate for the cost of handling the respective application In most cases, they are substantially lower than the fee required by the other entities in the Tri Cities The fees for "Rezone Appeal" should be established in conjunction with the Councils consideration of the rezone process amendment The fees for a variance application is proposed to be $50 (substantially less than its cost) due to the nature of variance requirements Another option would be to require a $100 fee for the variance application in light of the tendency to apply for a variance whether or not it is warranted by facts Ann Lye, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern over increased taxation without prior notification She urged the formation of Ad Hoc group to work with the City for better communication between the City and business community Mayor Snider responded by stating that the Chamber oftentime has the same amount of time to study an issue as the Councilmen ,allowing an adequate time frame for those interested in attending the meetings Mr Grigg stated that the Chamber was asked for input on the Budget issue and not each successive issue MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1981 PUBLIC HEARING - Increased Fees Mr Warren Cassens was supportive of Chamber Manager's position, but had a change of heart on the issue after he had been enlightened by Mr Crutchfield He felt communicating with the Chamber on proposed increases was the key as they did not feel our rates were excessive The City Manager stated he had no problem working with the Chamber of Commerce via a committee, and would make every effort to make them aware of any major changes Mr Harry Deter reminded the Council that so far, "Pasco is reasonable, let's keep it that way " Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR CITIZEN INPUT ON AMENDING PMC CHAPTER 22 88, AMENDMENTS AND REZONING It was noted that the hearing had been duly published There were no written communications Mr Gary Crutchfield gave the following criteria as basis for proposed increase 1 Does not increase the overall time frame 2 Reduces (by two weeks) the overall time frame for rezone in those areas where there is no appeal 3 Reduces the number of hearings conducted by the Council each year 4 Reduces the cost of advertising for hearings 5 Reinforces the need for thorough hearing by the Planning Commission and statement of findings as basis for different decision by City Council II/ The proposed Ordinance, if adopted, would implement the recommended process It would also 1 Eliminate the present requirement that at least two-thirds of the entire council must vote in favor of a rezone if 20% of the property owners object 2 Establish a fee for an appeal by either an applicant or by surrounding nroperty owners Mr Harry Peter commented that the 20% rule is outdated, but the timing is great for developers Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed MAYOR SNIFF' DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF "C" STREET BETWEEN SOUTH EIGHTH AVENUE AND SOUTH NINTH AVENUE It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted There were no written communications received Mr Gary Crutchfield stated that the owners of all four parcels abutting the "C" Street right of way between South 8th and South 9th Avenues have signed a petition requesting vacation of the unimproved right of way Though unimproved, the right of way does contain several utility improvements The alley in Block 17 (south of "C" Street) was vacated under Ordinance No 1971, but a full width easement was retained for utilities However, the easement does not provide for public access II/ Vacation of "C" Street must provide for the extension of the alley in Block 14 southerly through Block 17 to Ainsworth, otherwise, a dead-end alley would be created This provision can be accomplished by the owner of Block 17 filing a short plat or record survey including a dedication of the 20' alley as public right of way The existing water line in "C" Street must be protected by retention of an easement, the telephone system improvements can be protected by the same easement The single overhead line which extends easterly from the alley to the east side of 8th Avenue supplies power to a street light, an easement should be retained for the single overhead service so as to avoid future additional overhead lines being placed within this easement ' 4 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL RECULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1981 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued Following three calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed VISITORS CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AWARD - RED LION Mayor Snider presented a Civic Improvement bard to Mr Russell Cox, Manager of the Red Lion Motor Inn, in recognition of their vast improvement to the facility He commended them for their foresight in the area and initiative to follow through CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - A M KILLINGSWORTH Mayor Snider presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr A M Killingsworth (City Manager accepted award in Mr Killingsworth's absence) in appreciation for his service on the Park and Recreation Advisory Council, and conveyed the best wishes of the City Council REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES A memorandum was received from Dave Primus, Chairman of Parks/Recreation Advisory Council, recommending that the City of Pasco write a letter to Pasco School District, requesting use of McLoughlin Junior High land for recreational purposes after the school has been vacated Secondly, recommended Dick King, Athletic Director at Pasco High School, as ex-officio member of Parks/Recreation Advisory Board City Manager, Lee vraft, will respond to recommendations ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO 2238 (L I D No 108 - Sunland Heights and Desert Wind) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO 108 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 14, T9N, RANCE 29 EWM, BEING PLATTED AS SUNLAND HEIGHTS 1 AND DESERT WIND ESTATES 1 Ordinance No 2238 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved that Ordinance No 2238 be adopted Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2239 (L I D No 109 - East Pasco) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSNENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 109 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NE QUARTER OF SECTION 29, T9N, R3OEWM, AND THE NW QUARTER OF SECTION 28, T9N, R30 EWM, LYING NORTH OF EAST LEWIS STREET AND EAST OF OREGON AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON Ordinance No 2239 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2239, confirming the Final Assessment Roll for L I D No 109 Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll cdll vote of five (5) Mr Wilkins abstained ORDINANCE NO 2240 (BNL Rezone) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 to C-3 Ordinance No 2240 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2240, granting the BNL Rezone from R-1 to C-3 Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) MINUTES PASCO CITY COHNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1981 ORDINANCES - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2241 (Increase of certain application and permit fees) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING BY AMENDING PMC 22 08 030 AND PMC 22 16 120 Ordinance No 2241 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2241, amending the zoning code to increase the application fee for variances, special permits and rezones Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2242 (Increase Sign Permit Fees) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS BY AMENDING PMC SECTION 17 16 040 Ordinance No 2242 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2242, amending the Sign Code to increase the fee for sign permits Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2243 (Increase Mobile Home Placement Fees) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MOBILE HOMES BY AMENDING PMC SECTION 19 12 035 - Ordinance No 2243 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2243, amending Title 19 to increase the permit fee for placement of mobile homes in mobile home subdivisions Seconded I.y Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) Mr Adams voted no — ORDINANCE NO 2244 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING PROCEDURES BY AMENDING PMC CHAPTER 22 88 Ordinance No 2244 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2244, amending the Zoning Code to revise the rezone process Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2245 (Deter Vacation - "C" Street) AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF "C" STREET IN THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2245 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to table Ordinance No 2245 until March 2, 1981 Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO 1405 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF A REGIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Resolution No 1405 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to approve Resolution No 1405, as amended, endorsing the concept of a Regional Performing Arts Center Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) RESOLUTION NO 1406 (Proposed Sylvester Park Area L I P ) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE "SYLVESTER PARK AREA" STREET IM- PROVEMENT L I D Resolution No 1406 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1406, being a Resolution of Intent to create the 'Sylvester Park Area" Street Improvement L I D Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10 25 P M -at , City Clerk ATTEST /MIA Mayor MINUTES ,PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS - Continued RESOLUTION NO 1407 (Proposed Wehe Area L I D ) A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CREATE THE WEHE AREA L I D FEBRUARY 17, 1981 Resolution No 1407 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to approve Resolution No 1407, being a Resolution of Intent to create the Wehe Area L I D 'Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) (Mr Wilkins abstained) MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mr Adams moved to set a special council meeting for Monday night, February 23, 1981 at 8 00 P M for purpose of considering the appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to look into redevelopment and rehabilitation of the east downtown area Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ALLEY VACATION REQUEST Mr Grigg directed staff to initiate a study of the L I D #106 area for potential alley vacations in one package and make recommendations Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried ADJOURNMENT PASSED and APPROVED this_ag_day of , 1981