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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-1981 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1981 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by the Honorable, E A Snider, Mayor ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present were S K Adams, Gary Bosch, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt and E A Snider Also present were Leland F Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, S Diane Dolan, Finance Director, James Ajax, City Engineer, Mike Vandiver, Chief of Police, Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant and Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS TRANSPOSED Mayor Snider read history of Orville and Darrell Butterfield, father and son, who were instrumental in the operation of the Water Filtration Plant from 1934 to 1979 Employment between the two Butterfield's amounts to 53-years service during a 45-year period In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the City of Pasco, the following Resolution was presented RESOLUTION NO 1462 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, OFFICIALLY NAMING THE CITY WATER FILTRATION PLANT THE CITY OF PASCO BUTTERFIELD WATER FILTRATION PLANT WHEREAS, the contributions of Darrell and Orville Butterfield in terms of committment and length of service to the City of Pasco and its Water Filtration Plant are uniquely significant and worthy of recognition, and WHEREAS, naming the Water Filtration Plant in their honor is fitting their contribution to the City and a means of memorializing that contribution, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS The City Water Filtration Plant on "A" Street in the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby named in honor of Darrell and Orville Butterfield, the City of Pasco Butterfield Water Filtration Plant PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 2nd day of November, 1981 Mr Adams moved that Resolution No 1462 be approved Seconded by Mrs Green Mr. Howard McGee verbally stated that he had known both the Butterfields and they definitely worked for the good of Pasco and were truly worthy of the Resolution Mayor Snider reiterated that he, too, had known both Darrell and Orville Butterfield, and he had never known more dedicated individuals to the City of Pasco They both worked well with their co-workers and did an exemplary job for the City He, then, acknowledged Joe Johnson, Pete Ham, Jim Boulds and Don Valls who collectively had amassed a number of years with the City also Darrell Butterfield was presented Resolution No 1462 with the Council's best wishes Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) CONSENT AGENDA Mr Schmidt moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Consent items are as follows Page Two MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1981 CONSENT AGENDA - Continued a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular and special meetings, held October 19th and 26th respectively b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $598,574 62, claim warrant nos 28908 through 29070 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $357,904 19, payroll warrant nos 8288189 through 8288367, and 8323299 through 8323466, and 8358641 through 8358805 c) Police Auction To authorize the Pasco Police Department to hold an auction, using the proceeds from the auction to complete the Police Pistol Range The sale of the weapons should bring in approximately $2,500 VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PUTRA VACATION PETITION (FILE NO. 81-51-V) It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted There were no adverse communications received Mr Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development, gave the following history and facts brief "Petitioners request vacation of the street portions and alley illustrated in Reference A Douglas and Adelia Streets were recently improved under L I D No 113, both rights of way presently are 80 feet in width and the recent street/sidewalk improvements have left 16 feet of unused right of way on the east side of Douglas Street George Street has not been improved, neither has the alley The PUD and Cable TV utilities have already placed facilities in the north 10 feet of Adelia, the PUD has already placed facilities in the south 10 feet of Adelia, and the east 10 feet of Douglas Easements are necessary if those street portions are to be vacated No other utilities noted an objection to the requested vacation <. Due to statutory requirements, the north half of George Street cannot be vacated (not enough abutting property owners signed the petition) The alley in Block 10 appears to be unnecessary as all utilities have been placed along the front lot lines The alley in Block 27 (north of Adelia) has already been similarly vacated " Dr A M. Putra, 503 N 5th, favored vacation and stated that since the City of Pasco doesn't plan to improve George Street, his property would be enhanced by vacating the north 1/2 of George Street This would allow larger lots and an improved look to area rather than present weeds He stated that he had been in contact with Church of God and they had reservations about vacating the alley The abutting property was owned by an individual in California and he was unable to contact him Mr. Crutchfield stated there were two (2) options, namely, continue the public hearing to a later time thus enabling he and Dr Putra to work out a solution with Church of God, or, go with staff report as written Mayor Snider reiterated that we would proceed with vacation, as presented, and in December - have a new Resolution for vacation of George Street Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed Page Three MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1981 ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO 2309 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ADELIA STREET AND DOUGLAS AVENUE AND A CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2309 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2309, vacating certain portions of Adelia and Douglas Streets and all of the north/south alley in Block 10, Wehe's First Addition. Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2310 (Taxi Cab Fares) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AND AMENDING SECTION 5 44 210, AS AMENDED OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2310 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2310, increasing taxi cab fares. Seconded by Mr Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2311 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 44 040 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ELIMINATING THE INSURANCE PROVISIONS THEREUNDER AND SUBSTITUTING FOR THE SAME, A REQUIREMENT THAT A TAXI CAB OPERATOR OBTAIN A PERMIT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF LICENSING PURSUANT TO RCW 46 72 020 Ordinance No 2311 was read by title only Mr ,Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2311, amending insurance provisions for taxi cabs Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2312 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 44 020 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL - CODE BY PROVIDING FOR A ONE-HALF YEAR LICENSE FEE FOR TAXI CABS Ordinance No 2312 was read by title only Mr Adams moved to adopt Ordinance No 2312, providing for a one-half year license fee for taxi cabs Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2313 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AUTOBODY SHOPS BY AMENDING TITLE 22 (ZONING), PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2313 was read by title only. Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2313, amending the Zoning Code to specifically provide for autobody shops Seconded by Mr Bosch Mr Gary Crutchfield stated that staff was directed by the Council in June, 1981, to review the zoning provisions relative to auto body shops and recommend amendments to the Planning Commission The Planning Commission has discovered several conflicting zoning regulations regarding "public garages", "motor vehicle repair shops", and special use regulations in several different sections of the zoning code The Planning Commission is still studying the alternatives relative to "motor vehicle repair shops" but concluded at their October hearing that "auto body shops" can and should be specifically provided for in the zoning code, therefore, the Planning Commission recommended enactment of a definition for "auto body shops" and amendment of the C-3 zone to allow "auto body shops" as a conditional use The Commission's recommendation clarifies the zoning provisions regarding auto body shops and will create three non-conforming (two presently existing in the C-1 zone and one in the C-2 zone) The non-conforming uses are permitted (under Chapter 22 72) to remain in operation and be transferred to a new owner Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) (Mr Jeff Hendler expressed his support of Ordinance) I Page Four MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1981 UNFINISHED BUSINESS POLICE INVESTIGATION Mrs Green moved to authorize an additional $5,000 for the Police Department investigation with these additional funds to be covered by supplemental budget before the end of 1981 Seconded by Mr Grigg Mr Ed Frost questioned where $5,000 was coming from when the City was saying they didn't have any money In view of the stress placed on the Butner family, he urged that a three (3) week deadline be placed on the investigation which was more equitable to the community and people involved Mayor Snider replied that it was impossible to say how long the investigation would take, however, it would be unfair to stop before the report was complete and precise Anything less would be a waste of taxpayer's money As soon as a report was available, it would be. released to the public Mr. Adams was sympathetic to family involved and expressed his reluctance to allot any more money. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) LIBRARY The City Manager reported that he had met with Mrs Shirley Tucker, of Mid-Columbia Library and Mr Larry Scott, Board Member for the past two months or so and in essence, "the issue of how much the City is to pay for contractual library service in 1982 has been debated back and forth before the City Council on several occasions in an attempt to break the impasse The issues have become clearly drawn The District wants a three-year contract and, in the third year of the contract, the District wants the contract fee based on a 1 4 multiplier (as achieved through negotiations with Kennewick over a year ago) The City Council has wanted a fixed fee contract with a term of two (2) years " He reiterated that Mid-Columbia was adament in their demand for a three-year contract Mayor Snider replied that it was unfortunate that we couldn't get together and negotiate some level of service Mr Bosch asked if there was an "out" or would they negotiate Staff replied that new contract specified one-year notice Mr Bosch then stated that it was impossible to negotiate without knowing what the budget would be, however, he favored a one-year contract Mr Adams asked, "if we don't sign, what level of service is available to the citizens of Pasco?" The City Manager replied that, theoretically, there would be a cut in services and, "the City will incur some one time expenditures to go into the Library business again At this point in time, my level of understanding as to what the mandated expenditures would be is not that complete, however, there will be some almost immediate expense to catalog the Pasco collection after it has been separated pursuant to the procedure in the contract, from the total collection of an estimated 70,000 volumes which Mrs Tucker thinks are housed presently in the Pasco Library The District is tied by computer to a computerized network of northwest libraries (Washington Library Network) and, when the "divorce" is final, the District will leave with the computerized intertie with WLN that presently is in place at the Pasco Library The best figure that I can get to have a Pasco data base established as a City Library, is that the required data entry/accessing equip- ment would cost about $6,100 This is the small insignificant part of the total cost. The major cost is to index each and every book and item into the Washington Library Network, which Mrs. Tucker estimates as a one-time cost of not less than $100,000 Please understand that it is not mandated that a library be tied to this computerized network, however, it is a dimension of service that Pasco patrons have enjoyed, and its discontinuation represents a reduction in service which perhaps will be upsetting to some people The District will also leave with all of the audio visual equipment - it's theirs If we feel a need to offer audio visual services, then as best I can tell, we might have to spend up to $7,000 for the equipment As I said before, it is not mandated that audio visual services be provided, however, discontinuation of an existing service might be alarming to some patrons If the split has to be final, it is imperative that you give me the 0 K to immediately hire a librarian type, on a temporary basis, to begin to deal with the enormous amount of coordination and planning that has to take place to get the District out and the City in " Page Five MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1981 LIBRARY - Continued With this in mind, Councilman Adams felt there was very little savings if the City goes into the Library business Mr Grigg moved that the City Manager be authorized to hire a temporary librarian immediately, with the sum of $3,000 coming from the Contingency Fund Seconded by Mr Bosch Several ideas were exchanged where we might secure necessary services Mrs. Green stated that the Council had no intention of destroying the Library and services would continue to be as good as they are now Main motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) Councilmen Adams and Schmidt voting no APPROPRIATION TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr Adams moved to appropriate $5,000 to the Chamber of Commerce in the year, 1981, with the understanding there would be no appropriation in 1982, further that said funds will come from Motel Tax Fund and covered by Supplemental Budget Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL LETTER FROM DEPT OF ECOLOGY, RE PERMIT NO. WA-000376-0 Following are excerpts from letter from Dept of Ecology, dated October 23, 1981 "The Department intends to conduct a thorough revi94'of its Water Treatment Plan Effluent Guidelines as they apply to Pasco The review will determine whether these guidelines accurately reflect the Federal requirement for "Best Practicable Control Technology " The Department will not issue the City a new NPDES Permit pending a review and final decision on the Effluent Guidelines Since we have received a valid application from the City for renewal of the Permit, the existing permit will remain in force until the Department takes action to - issue and/or modify the proposed permit No enforcement actions will be initiated on the issue of the settletleable solids limits contained in the existing permit until the final decisions regarding the Effluent Guidelines have been made The Enforcement Section of the WDOE has been directed to prepare an ORDER rescinding ORDER 80-255 As you are aware, that ORDER contains the schedule for complying with the effluent limitations contained in your NPDES Permit The ORDER had been appealed by the City to the Franklin County Superior Court On July 1, 1981, the City was given notice regarding the termination of Referendum 26 State Grant Program for pollution abatement at water supply plants Termination of these grants was to be effective on December 31, 1981 As part of the discussion regarding the Effluent Guidelines review, a decision was made that the WDOE would extend the grant request deadline until June 30, 1983 Additional information regarding the status of Referendum 26 grants will be forthcoming from the WDOE Headquarters in Olympia " ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9 40 P M E A ñider, Mayor PASSED and APPROVED this /,‘ day o