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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 20, 1981
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by E A Snider, Mayor
ROLL CALL
By City Clerk Councilmen present were S K Adams, Beverly Green, Charles
Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Bill Wilkins and Gary Bosch Also present were
Lee Kraft, City Manager, Larry Noland, Finance Director, James Ajax, City Engineer,
John Hastig, Asst City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation,
Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant and Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community
Development
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr Schmidt moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mrs Green Motion
carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Consent items are as follows
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a) Approval of Minutes Approval of regular and special meetings, held
July 6th & 15, 1981 respectively
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $579,178 37, claim
warrant nos 27842 through 28034
c) Landscaping/Old Bridge To approve a plan of landscaping the Pasco side
of the Old Bridge, which entails a spending limit of 634,000 for the
entire project, and which maximizes the use of low maintenance shrubbery and
minimizes the area devoted to lawn grass, and also requires the removal of
the old bridge span over the railroad tracks
d) Sale of Brass To authorize staff to obtain quotes for the sale of
approximately 500 pounds of brass from old sprinklers, and to use the
proceeds to purchase two desks and a file cabinet to be used in the
maintenance facility at the Golf Course
e) Receptionist/Typist Position - Senior Center To authorize the
retention of a receptionist/typist at the Senior Center, with the
proviso that the funding for this position for the remainder of 1981 will
be covered by $1,800 already budgeted for part time secretarial help at the
Senior Center, and the remainder of $3,154 to be offset by unanticipated revenue
from the Benton-Franklin Nutrition Program
0 Resolution No 1440 A Resolution accepting the Urban Parks Recovery
Program as an official plan for the City of Pasco
g) Resolution No 1441 A Resolution establishing time and date of Public
Hearing -LID No 114, Southeast Pasco Waterline
h) Special Meeting of City Council To set 8 00 P M , August 10, 1981, as
date of Special Meeting on Final Assessment Roll for L I D No 114,
Southeast Pasco Waterline
1) Utility Easement - Burlington Northern Railroad To authorize the Mayor
to sign a Utility Easement Agreement with the-Burlington Northern Railroad
Company for an easement on railroad land east of 4th Avenue, between
"A" Street and the railroad tracks, for the purpose of allowing the
installation of a water main to provide fire protection to Kleercut
Lumber Company
VISITORS
There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 20, 1981
'PUBLIC HEARINGS
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO DECLARE A SIX (6) MONTH MORATORIUM
ON APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING RECLASSIFICATION TO R-3
It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted as required by
Law There were no written communications received
Mr Gary Crutchfield stated that the Community Development Policy Plan, adopted in
March, 1980, explicitly recommended that the City move to revise the Zoning Code in
order to expand the variety of classifications, incorporate contemporary standards,
and reflect policies of the new plan The recent filling of the Assistant Planner
position has enabled such a major project to begin However, the Planning Commission
has identified the residential zoning categories to present the greatest conflict
and most urgent need for attention Ra -her than spend a year of staff time rewriting
the entire zoning code, it will be accomplished in sections beginning with the
residential categories, this will allow Council consideration and enactment of
appropriate revisions throughout the next two years
In preparation to undertake revision of the residential categories, the Planning
Commission has conducted a tour of the residential neighborhoods in the community,
reviewed the record of several hearings on residential rezone applications over the
past few years, and the goals and policies expressed in the Comprehensive Plan
In so doing, the Commission has identified the R-3 zoning category as presenting
the most critical and common conflicts and, therefore, urgently demands attention
The Commission also recognizes, however, that there is a substantial likelihood of
additional applications for rezone to R-3 being filed while the Commission is
working on the Code Revisions In order to allow a reasonable but adequate amount
of time for the Planning Commission and Council to consider and establish appropriate
revisions to the residential zoning categories (including R-3), the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council declare a moratorijm on
applications for rezone to R-3 until January 1, 1982
There presently are 126 acres of land zoned R-3, 13 of those acres are presently
vacant At the rate of 23 units/acre, those vacant lands already zoned R-3 could
contain in excess of 300 units Additional acreage is zoned R-3, but contains older,
single unit dwelling structures which could be replaced with high density apartment
structures As a basis of comparison, only 66 high density units were constructed—, 1
in all of 1980, 448 in 1979, 56 in 1978, and 163,1A -1,1977 In consideration of the
present economy conditions (interest rates and reduced employment), the 13 acres of
vacant land presently zoned R-3 appear to more than satisfy the estimated need for
high density dwelling units for a period of time well in excess of the proposed
moratorium
The Planning Commission has recommended the Council enact the moratorium because it
'is-necessary
1 To permit sufficient time to revise the residential zoning category
2 To avoid the creation of high density apartments on parcels not already
zoned for such
3 To avoid a flood of applications for rezone to R-3
4 To minimize the potential number of non-conforming uses/structures which
could result from revision of the residential zoning categories
The essence of the moratorium would be that any property owner desiring to apply
for rezone to R-3 would have to wait until January 1, 1982 to file the rezone
application and receive a public hearing Any property presently zoned R-3 would not be
affected by the moratorium
Councilmen Bosch, Wilkins, Schmidt and Green had varying concerns over non-compliance
segment of the Ordinance, and wanted assurance that any property owner holding R-3
zoning at the present time would not be hindered in development plans in any way
Mr Warren Cassens criticized the "arrogance of officialdom" via the Planning Commission,
and reiterated that if Council stopped an already shaky industry for six months, it
would have a detrimental effect on the economy He emphatically urged the Council
to deny this "ridiculous request "
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 20, 1981
ORDINANCE NO 2285
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING BY ENACTING A MORATORIUM
REGARDING PETITIONS FOR RECLASSIFICATION TO R-3 (HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) AND PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF
Ordinance No 2285 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2285, enacting a moratorium on applications for rezone to R-3 (High
Density Residential) and providing an expiration date thereof Seconded by
Mr Schmidt Motion FAILED by roll call vote of six (6) Mr Grigg voting yes
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THAT
PORTION OF SOUTH SYCAMORE AVENUE AND CERTAIN ALLEYS WITHIN AND BETWEEN BLOCKS 9
AND 10, WILLETTA'S ADDITION
It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted as required by Law
There were no written communications
Mr Joe Storey supported vacation as the alleys were not beneficial to anyone
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO 2286
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF SOUTH SYCAMORE AVENUE
AND CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF PASCO
Ordinance No 2286 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No
2286, vacating a portion of South Sycamore and certain alleys in Willetta's Addition
Seconded by Mrs. Green Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE L I D NO 106 AREA
It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published as required by Law
There were no written communications received
Mr Gary Crutchfield reported that the residential neighborhood south of "A"
Street, between 4th & 10th Avenues, was improved last summer under L I D No 106
The L I D installed new streets, curbs, gutters, water and sewer lines and some
sidewalks The new streets and related public improvements, designed in accordance
with contemporary standards, do not utilize all of typical width right of way (80')
provided when this area was originally platted around the turn of the century In
order to consider vacation of the unnecessary portions of unused right of way in
a comprehensive fashion, as opposed to piece meal, the Council adopted Resolution
No 1432, initiating the vacation process and notifying all owners of property
within the neighborhood
It was decided to read off streets and alleys individually and if anyone had a
problem, it could be discussed at that appropriate time
STREETS
South 4th Lane
South 5th Avenue
South 6th Avenue
South 7th Avenue
South 7th Lane
10 feet along both sides between "A" and "C" Streets
10 feet along the west side between "B" and "C" Streets
10 feet along both sides between "B" and Ainsworth Street
10 feet along both sides between "A"Street and Ainsworth
Street (Mr Allen Withers, representing Mexican/Spanish
Assembly of God Church, supported vacation)
10 feet along both sides between "A" Street and Ainsworth
Street
South 8th Avenue 10 feet along both sides between "A" Street and Ainsworth
Street
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1981
'PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
South 9th Pvenue 10 feet along the east side between "A" and "B" Streets,
20 feet along the east side between "B" Street and
Ainsworth Street (Mr Earl Warren stated he bought a
building permit in 1954 to construct a sidewalk in that area
and the City could not find the street He still had the
unused permit and reiterated that he could have installed the
sidewalk at that time for $1 50 per foot)
"B" Street
10 feet along both sides between South 4th Avenue and
South 9th Avenue
"C" Street All of "C" Street between a point 10 feet west of the east
line of South 4th Lane and the east line of Lot 17, Block
5, Gray's Amended Addition, 10 feet along both sides of
"C" Street between South 4th Lane and South 7th Avenue,
10 feet along both sides of "C" Street between South 7th
Lane and South 8th Avenue, all of "C" Street between
South 9th Avenue and South 10th Avenue
ALLEYS
A The east half of the east/west alley in Block 5, Gray's Amended Addition
B All of the east/west alley in Block 9, Gantenbein's Addition
c All of the east/west alley in Block 10, Gantenbein's Addition (Prior to leaving
room due to conflict of interest, Councilman Schmidt called attention to the
fact that the southerly portion of the north/south alley had already been closed
and should be considered when vacating the east/west alley)
D All of the east/west alley in Block 11, Gantenbein's Addition
E All of the east/west alley in Block 12, Gantenbein's Addition and Block 12G,
Riverside Addition
F All of the east/west alley in Block 5, Gantenbein's Addition and Block
5G, Riverside Addition
Mr Crutchfield stated that the record should show that an easement be retained
in all four alleys because of existing utility lines
Mayor Snider asked staff to prepare the necessary Ordinance for consideration at
August 3, 1981 meeting
Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against,
the public hearing was declared closed
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO 2259 (DNR Rezone, Previously Tabled)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RT (RESIDENTIAL
TRANSITION) TO C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS)
Ordinance No 2259 was read by title only Mr Adams moved to defer action on
Ordinance No 2259 until August 17, 1981, to permit sufficient time to amend the
Pasco Municipal Code by requiring the provision of municipal utilities in conjunction
with development Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7)
NEW BUSINESS
SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION PROGRAM Mr Grigg moved to authorize staff to submit
a proposal to the Area Agency on Aging for the City of Pasco to administer the
Nutrition Project for senior citizens Seconded by Mr Schmidt
Mr Dick Erickson enlightened Council on availability of grants to continue this
program Mr Ed Hendler asked why the City of Pasco was administering the Program,
further, if the other cities were assisting in the administration Staff replied
that the new Center was equipped and designed to prepare hot meals, therefore, it
seemed appropriate that administration should be done by Pasco
Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1981
NEW BUSINESS - Continued
PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL AT CAPTAIN GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr Grigg moved to direct
City Engineer to install pedestrian actuated signal on Court Street by Captain
Gray School at cost not to exceed $10,000, and, to utilize whatever existing
materials are available to keep the expenses as low as possible Seconded by
Mr Schmidt
Mrs Karen Tebay, President of Captain Gray Parents Club, asked if the signal
would be installed by start of school Staff was hopeful this could be done
Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
ACCEPTANCE OF ANNEXATION PETITION - NORTHWEST PASCO ANNEXATION Mr Grigg moved
to acknowledge receipt of the two petitions praying for annexation to the City
of Pasco of the Northwest Pasco Annexation territory, and signed by owners of
75% of the assessed value of said territory, said petitions being duly certified
as to sufficiency, and that a public hearing to consider said annexation petitions
will be scheduled in accordance with RCW 35A 14 130 upon adjudication of the
pending appeal by the City of Richland of the decision rendered by the Franklin
County Review Board Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7)
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY "JUNK " Mr Schmidt moved to authorize the Public
Works Department to dispose of scrap and obsolete materials, supplies and
equipment (now stored at the Public Works Maintenance Building), subject to
providing an accounting of the sale Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by
roll call vote of seven (7)
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
REMOVAL OF OLD BRIDGE Mr Ed Hendler briefed council on committment agreement
from Department of Highways, allocating $800,000 for removal of Old Pasco/Kennewick
Bridge Mr Schmidt moved that City Manager be authorized to sign agreement
on behalf of the City of Pasco Seconded by Mr Wilkins Motion carried by roll
call vote of seven (7)
SALE OF GOLF COURSE PROPERTY Mr Ed Hendler asked if the Golf Course Property was
still for sale as he had heard no response from the City on his previous offer
Mr Grigg replied that there was an appraisal on the property and staff (City Manager)
could assist in this request
The City Manager replied that some Interest had been generated on the land, and
possibly, a positive answer would be available by the end of the week
Mr Grigg suggested an Executive Meeting of the City Council be held on July 27, 1981,
to discuss Golf Course Property This will be complied with
WEHE STREET L I D Councilman Wilkins praised "new look" on Wehe Street and stated
that former dissenters were now impressed
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9 25 P M
(Evelyn Wells, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 2 day of , 1981