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MINUTES , PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING I I I CALL TO ORDER / Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by Mayor, E A Snider 1 JANUARY 19, 1981 ROLL CALL ! meeting (excused) Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Dennis De Felice, By City Clerk Councilmen present were S K Adams, Beverly Green, Ira Schmidt, City Attorney, James Ajax, City Engineer, John Hastig, Asst City Engineer, E A Snider and Bill Wilkins Councilman Charles Grigg was absent from the Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, Capt Dennis Kasparek, Acting Police Chief, John Hager, Fire Chief, Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant, Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development and Sam Baxter, Supt of Parks and Grounds I I I ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Snider announced that mass transportation item was not on the agenda this date, but has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 1981 I CONSENT AGENDA 1 Mr Adams moved that consent agenda be approved Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held January 5, 1,981 i 1 b) Bills To approve general claims in the amount of $190,068 12, claim warrant nos 25835 through 25963 1 I I To approve payroll claims in the amount of $284,024 22, payroll warrant nos 40449 through 40799 I To write off $935 00 of ambulance bad debts and refer the accounts to the collection agency I , c) Call for Bids - Cardiac Care System To au -6-lorize staff to call for bids for a cardiac care system 1 ! d) Interlocal Computer Applications Agreement I To authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Computer Applications Agreement with the cities of Kennewick, Mercer Island, Moses Lake, Port Angeles and Spokane e) Resolution No 1397 A Resolution entering into a Janitorial Services Contract with D & S Janitor Service for th Pasco Library Building f) L I P No 110 (West of 20th Avenue) To set February 2, 1981, at 8 00 P M , as the date and time for the final hearing on L I D No 110 g) Maintenance Building - Golf Course To re'scind the call for bids for the maintenance building at the Golf Course an i,d to add the building, by change order, to the present contract, at la price not to exceed $86,000, with the understanding that the building will be built in complete con- formance with the plans and specifications prepared for the building I h) EXCUSE COUNCILMAN'GRIGG'S ABSENCE Mr SChmidt moved to excuse the absence of Councilman Charles Grigg Seconded by Mr Adams Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL USES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 1981 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted There were no written communications received Mr Gary Crutchfield explained that if the Commission's recommendation were accepted, it would, in effect, require the owner of commercially zoned land to request a rezone in order to qualify for a residential building permit The rezone would II/ occur through public hearings and notifications to surrounding owners This would eventually achieve "down-zoning" of excess commercially zoned parcels at the request of the owners (a policy expressed previously by the Council) In the long run, residential development will no longer inhibit commercial development and residential services will be provided on a neighborhood level Mr Andy Johnson asked if this proposed amendment would preclude present zoning Staff replied that they would be allowed to continue operation in a non-conforming status Mr Adams moved to continue this public hearing until February 2, 1981 at 8 00 P M Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE GOLF COURSE PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO C-I-D It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted There were no written communications received Mr Crutchfield reported that the 25-acre parcel along 20th Avenue, north of the Red Lion and on the western periphery of the former municipal Golf Course, was suggested for commercial development as part of the Golf Course Redevelopment Master Plan The C-I-D zone requires Planning Commission review of development plans and requires a minimum site area of two (2) acres These factors were deemed necessary in light of the objectives of the Master Plan Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed 1 MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON COLUMBIA EAST REZONE REQUEST FROM 0-3 to I-1 It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted There were no written communications received Mr Crutchfield announced that adequate material to hold public hearing was not available, therefore, recommended continuation of public hearing to February 2, 1 981 Mr Wilkins moved to continue public hearing on Columbia East Rezone request to February 2, 1981 Seconded by Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON DETER REZONE REQUEST (Blocks 2 and 3, GRAY'S EAST RIVERSIDE ADDITION) It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted Mr Adams moved to combine all three Deter rezone requests into one hearing Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) Mr Crutchfield stated that Mr Deter has requested R-3 zoning to a parcel consisting of 6,000 square feet (lots 5 & 6, Block 3, Gray's East Riverside Addition) The parcel fronts on Ainsworth Avenue and is on the periphery of the established neighborhood Staff recommended that the Planning Commission first consider whether or not this small neighborhood is viable in the long term for residential development and, if so, the rezone to R-3 should be conditioned to require the owners to be fully responsible for extension of necessary utilities MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 1981 DETER PUBLIC HEARING - Continued The Planning Commission concluded this small neighborhood is not viable in the long term for residential development and that additional residential development in this area should not be encouraged by rezoning for increased residential density Therefore, the Commission recommended the Council reject the proposed rezone Sixteen (16) of thirty-two (32) (50%) submitted petitions in opposition to R-3 zoning PMC 22 88 010 requires five favorable council votes to override the petitions of opposition Correspondence was received from Mrs Leonta Mell and Mrs Dorothy Mayhew, withdrawing their original objection A letter was read from Chan and Craig Tebay, stating "we find that any such change or spot zoning procedure is in direct conflict with several goals expressed in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and request that the rezoning be denied The area is medium density residential and we like it that way " Mr Deter defended his request by stating that he would be willing to move the buildings to the back of his property and then have direct access to Ainsworth Further, the two protest withdrawals represented 95% He stated that not only would they be increasing the tax base, but they would put in water line, lighting, and curbs He assured the residents that he would build, maintain and own the apartments and not be an absentee landlord , Mr Clifford Stone, a 25-year resident of area, opposed zone change due to being landlocked and increased traffic ' Mr Leonard Dietrich expressed concern over adequacy of water to area in the event the apartments were built Staff replied that 8" line in Washington Street would have to be extended Mrs Kay Edmondson stated they had never experienced any thievery in that area, and as a 34-year resident, she preferred to keep the neighborhood the way it is Mr Andy Johnson, Realtor representing clients in proposed area, supported zone change as a means of enhancing the neighborhood, providing tax base and shelter for those unable to qualify for the more expensive homes Further, it would eliminate present eye sore and provide the highest and best use of the land Mr Skolrud expressed irritation over comments made by proposed developer, because in his opinion, most builders erect apartment houses, sell them and then move on, causing adjacent property owners to bear burden of increased traffic, vandalism, etc Mr Elmer Edmondson stated he did not want any "double decker army barracks" next to his property Protests were verbally given by Mr B J Quigley and Mr Kenneth Edwards 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 DFCLARFD THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THE WEST 200 FEET OF THE SE QUARTER OF THE SW QUARTER OF THE NE QUARTER OF SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29 EWM, EXCEPT THE WEST 271 1/3 FEET OF THE SOUTH 330 FEET AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 100 FEET OF THE SOUTH 440 FEET OF THE EAST 150 FEET AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 340 FEET OF THE SE QUARTER OF THE SW QUARTER OF THE NE QUARTER OF SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29 EWM, EXCEPT THE WEST 271 1/3 FEET THEREOF AND EXCEPT ROADS FROM R-2 TO R-3 (Dymkoski) It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted A petition bearing approximately ten (10) signatures was presented in opposition to zone change Mr Crutchfield stated that Mr Dymkoski had requested R-3 zoning for a parcel of 50,000 square feet at the SE corner of 26th Avenue and Park Street Streets and utilities have been recently installed under L I D No 110 Surrounding zoning is R-Z and RMH-1 (mobile home subdivision) The Planning Commission, after public hearing, concluded the R-3 zone to be appropriate only if conditioned to limit MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL 1 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 1981 PUBLIC HEARING - DYMKOSKI, Continued density on the northern portion of the property (closest to the mobile home subdivision) and to require Planning Commission review of site and elevation drawings prior to issuance of a building permit Mr Pymkoski has agreed, by concomitant agreement, to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission Mr Matthew Dymkoski, petitioner, favored zone change and concurred with conditions set forth Mrs Betty Bennell concurred with growth aspect faced by the City, however, she strongly suggested that they set out goals and objectives before they consistently rezone property She felt proposed area was already overcrowded with apartment complexes and urged reservation of changing zones Mr James Ajax stated that a meeting with property olliners in area is being scheduled to get their input as to placement of traffic signs Mr Howard McGee commended the City Council for their positive thinking Mrs Nadine Leaverton reminded the council that they were surrounded to the south, east and north by apartment complexes, and if the council granted proposed zone change, she would hope it would develop in a more sophisticated manner Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed PPESFNTATION Mayor Snider asked Firefighters Dennis Morris and Forrest Stewart to step forward He, then, read commendation to them relating to their saving the life of Mr Erron Williams, who had fallen into a septic tank and been overcome by toxic fumes He conveyed the appreciation of City Council, staff and fellow firemen for this heroic deed VISITORS RECESS 9 35 P r RECONVENED 9 45 P M Mrs Barrickman, owner of property at 4th & Nixon, complained about conduct of tenants living behind her property fronting on North 4th Avenue She stated her windows had been broken out twice, therefore, they were now boarded up and she had moved and left the building empty She stated there was continual evidence of sex, drugs and alcohol, and this, coupled with Sunday night dances at the Community Center, made living in this area incompatible The City Manager replied that he had ordered an inspection of the property for Code violations and these were being corrected The Police Department will monitor this area for closer surveilance, and City staff will work with Mrs Barrickman to resolve her concerns ORDINANCES (TRANSPOSED TO ACCOMODATE MR WILKINS' LEAVING) ORDINANCE NO 2230 (Deter) 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) Ordinance No 2230 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved that Ordinance No 2230 be adopted Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote YES Snider & Wilkins NO Adams, Green & Schmidt MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 1981 ORDINANCES - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2231 (Deter) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 to R-3 Ordinance No 2231 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2231, rezoning Lots 9 & 10, Block 3, Gray's East Riverside Addition to R-3 Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion FAILED by roll call vote of four no Mr Snider voted yes ORDINANCE NO 2232 (Deter) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 to R-3 Ordinance No 2232 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2232, rezoning Lots 7 - 10, Block 2, Gray's East Riverside Addition to R-3 Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote NO Adams, Schmidt & Wilkins YES Green & Snider ORDINANCE NO 2233 (Dymkoski) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 to R-3 Ordinance No 2233 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2233, granting the Dymkoski rezone to R-3, as conditioned by Concomitant Agreement Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) MR WILKINS LEFT COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 9 45 P M ORDINANCE NO 2227 (Residential Uses in Commercial Zones) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PMC CHAPTER 22 40 (zoning) BY DELETING PMC 22 40 010 (1) IN ADDING A NEW PMC SECTION 22 40 025 Ordinance No 2227 was read by title only Mr Adams moved to table Ordinance No 2227 until February 2, 1981 at 8 00 P M Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) ORDINANCE NO 2228 (Golf Course 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-1-D Ordinance No 2228 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2228, rezoning the 25-acre parcel at the Municipal Golf Course to C-1-D Seconded by Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) ORDINANCE NO 2229 (Columbia East Rezone) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA EAST REZONE Ordinance No 2229 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to table Ordinance No 2229 until February 2, 1981 at 8 00 P M Seconded by Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) ORDINANCE NO 2234 (Deter Vacation) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DETER STREET/ALLEY VACATION Ordinance No 2234 was read by title only Mr Adams moved that Ordinance No 2234 be adopted Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) SNIDER, MAYOR n dells, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED thilday o , 1981 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2235 (Water/Sewer Rate Increase) JANUARY 19, 1981 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY WATER AND SEWER PATES AND FEES AND CHARGES BY AMENDING SECTION 13 20 020, 13 20 030, 13 20 050, 13 40 020, 13 40 030 and 13 20 040 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND BY ENACTING SECTIONS 13 20 055 and 13 40 045 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2235 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2235, which has the effect of increasing water and sewer rates, effective February 1, 1981 Seconded by Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO 1398 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PASCO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT FUND WARRANTS, SETTING THE RATE OF INTEREST FOR SAID INTEREST BEARING WARRANTS, AND NAMING PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK AS THE LENDING INSTITUTION Resolution No 1398 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1398, providing for the issuance of Pasco Municipal Golf Course Redevelopment Fund Warrants, setting the rate of interest and naming Peoples National Bank as the lending institution Seconded by Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) RESOLUTION NO 1399 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF L W VAIL COMPANY, INC , ON THE SOUTH OF "A" STREET L I D NO 106 STREET PROJECT Resolution No 1399 was read by title only Mr Adams moved to approve Resolution No 1399, accepting work on L I P No 106, as recommended by staff Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) RESOLUTION NO 1400 A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TIME AND PLACF "P A PUBLIC HEAPING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTTo': "r "r" STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO Resolution No 1400 was read by title only Mr Mans moved to approve Resolution No 1400, considering the vacation of a cPrtain portion of "C" Street Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carrier' by roll call vote of four (4) NEW BUSINESS A J CORPORATION RETAINAGE ESCROW AGREEMENT Mr Schmidt moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an Escrow Agreement with A J Corporation and a bank of their choice, for the purpose of holding construction retainage amount Seconded by Mr Adams Potion carried by roll call vote of four (4) , TRAFFIC, CPNSTPWCTION AND STREET NAME SIGNS - BID RFSULTS Mr Schmidt moved III to award Schedule A of the 1981 Sign Bid to TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLY CO , Portland, Oregon in the amount of 1'1,189 65, Schedule B to TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS COMPANY, Tacoma, Washington, in the amount of $2,119 01, Schedule C to TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLY CO , Portland, Oregon, in the amount of $2,660 70, Schedule D to TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS COMPANY, Tacoma, Washington, in the amount of $932 09, Schedule E to PACEMAKER INDUSTRIES, INC , Spokane, Washington, in the amount of $572 25 MISC - PLA0UE FOR RED LION Mr Schmidt moved that a plaque, commending beautification, be ordered for Red Lion Motor Inn Seconded by Mrs Green stion carried ANDURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10 40 P V I I