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Home My WebLink About01-18-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1982 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 Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Councilman Charles Grigg was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Supervisor, Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development and John Fifer, Fire Marshall CONSENT AGENDA I Mr Schmidt moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes Approve minutes of regular and special meetings, held January 4th and 11, 1982, respectively b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $117,633 66, Claim warrant nos 29678 through 29791 (1981 claims), and General Claims in the amount of $212,736 88, claim warrant nos 29653 through 29677 (1982 claims) To approve Payroll claims in the amount of $342,787 55, payroll warrant nos 8467970 through 8468151, and 8504682 through 8504852, and 85431996 through 85433382, third payroll in December c) Resolution No 1478 A Resolution forming a Community Relations Task Force d) Resolution No 1479 A Resolution authorizing a procedure for securing telephone and/or written quotations from vendors e) Resolution No 1480 A Resolution adopting operating procedures for the placement of a lock box system by the City Fire Department f) Resolution No 1481 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the attached Lease for the rental of office space at the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility to the NAACP Resolution No. 1482 A Resolution declaring certain real property of the City of Pasco surplus and directing the City Clerk to advertise for written competitive bids (Land corner of Oregon & Bonneville) h) Resolution No 1483 A Resolution fixing the time and place for a public hearing to consider vacation of a certain alley in Block 25, Riverside Addition 1) Cable Television Franchise/Columbia Television Co. To agree to appoint a Citizen's Committee to study cable television needs for the future and to help give positive direction towards the establishment of a new franchise, and to authorize up to $5,000 from the Contingency Fund to permit the retention of a consulting expert to help carry out the work III elements described in the City Manager's Agenda Report #5, dated January 6, 1982 j) Planning Commission Work Program for 1982 To concur with the 1982 Work Program recommended by the Planning Commission in its memorandum, dated January 7, 1982 k) Centennial for City of Pasco - 1984 To appoint Councilmember Beverly Green as the City's representative on the Centennial Planning Committee, and to appoint Councilmember Emerson Morgan as the alternate g) Page Two MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1982 CONSENT AGENDA - Continued 1) Appointments to Park 8 , Recreation Advisory Council and Civil Service Commission 1. To appoint TOM BRANDON to fill the unexpired term of Wayne Meisinger, with the term of office to expire on February 2, 1984 2 To appoint TIM MAGEE to fill the unexpired term of Emerson Morgan, with the term to expire on February 2, 1985 3 To reappoint LANDON McMURDO to a new term of office, to expire on February 2, 1985 4 To reappoint SPENCE JILEK to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, to a six-year term of office, expiring on February 17, 1988 VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS 1 Councilman Ira Schmidt (B F Health Planning Council) reported they were getting underway for 1982 and not much activity had generated yet 2 Councilman Beverly Green (TRI-MATS Policy Advisory Committee) asked if the Council had any items they wished to go before the Governmental Conference to write them down and she would see that it got to the appropriate place 3. Mayor Duke Snider (Good Roads) reported that George Cook had been elected President of Good Roads Committee, Chet Bailie, Vice-President, and Ann Lye, Secretary/Treasurer He, (Duke Snider), Tom Logston, Coke Roth and Don Wilson were appointed to the Board He, further reported that George Cook was in Olympia addressing the legislature to insure that 1-182 and 1-82 remained intact 4 Councilman Ira Schmidt (B-F Transit Authority) stated they were having problems with bids for handicapped and elderly There will be a meeting on January 29, 1982, 3 30 P M to resolve differences PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF ALL ALLEYS WITHIN BLOCK 7, SYLVESTER PARK ADDITION — -- It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted, as required by law There were no written communications received, either pro or con Mr Gary Crutchfield stated the County Commissioners submitted a petition in December, 1981, requesting the vacation of certain alleys within the block of land immediately north of the County Courthouse Contact with County - representatives on January 13, 1982 revealed that certain County decisions whi ,c-h---,A would affect the need for alley vication have not, yet, been made, therefore, the County Commissioners requested postponement of the hearing and decision for about a month to allow the County time to arrive at their conclusions Mr Jackson moved to postpone the public hearing on the Franklin County II/ alley vacation petition until 8 00 P M , Tuesday, February 16, 1982 Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF AINSWORTH STREET, LYING BETWEEN NINTH AVENUE AND THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 18, RIVERSIDE ADDITION It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted, as required by Law There were no written communications Page Three MINUTES PASCC CITY COUNCIL REGLLAR MEE1I1G JANUARY 18, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Mr Gary Crutchfield stated that the City Engineer and Fire Chief have not indicated any problems associated with the proposed vacation of right of way Public utilities have not indicated any adverse effects on their facilities or need for retention of easements He, further, indicated an 80' right of way would be retained which was more than adequate Mr. Earl Warren rebutted by stating the day was going to come when this is going - to be a pretty busy street,-and it will create a bottleneck if it doesn't go all the way through He reiterated this was a tax base for the City, caters to industry, creates income, so "why hide it?" 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 2330 (Vacation of Portion of Ainsworth Avenue) AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF AINSWORTH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2330 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2330, vacating a portion of Ainsworth Avenue Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) Councilman Green voting no MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF GEORGE STREET ABUTTING LOTS 1 and 28, BLOCK 10, AND LOTS 14 and 15, BLOCK 11, ALL IN A M WEHE'S FIRST ADDITION It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted as required by law There was one written communication from Emmett Pitre, objecting to proposed vacation Mr Gary Crutchfield reported that the owner of Block 10 (Dr A M Putra) had requested vacation of that portion of George Street between Douglas and Elm Avenues, but the church which owns Lot 14, Block 11, objected to the potential dead-end alley upon which the church relies for vehicular access The church also opposed the proposal to vacate the alley in Block 11 However, the church was-not opposed to extending the alley in an east/west direction (making alley) and vacating the superflous portions of George Street between Douglas and Elm Avenues All three abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing and the proposed vacation of George Street between Douglas and Elm Avenues poses no conflict with present or planned utility systems of the City of Pasco and the Franklin County P U D. No comment was received from Pacific Northwest Bell and Columbia Cable TV Company In order to accommodate the existing church on Lot 14, Block 11, the alley in Block 11 should be extended north to the centerline of George Street and then extended in an east/west direction to connect with Douglas and Elm Avenues, essentially creating a "T" alley This will provide the vehicular access necessary for the church, provide a reduced degree of access to Mr Pitre's property (Lot 15), and still allow vacation of a significant portion of the George Street right of way 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 2331 (Vacation of George Street) AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF GEORGE STREET BETWEEN DOUGLAS AND ELM AVENUES IN THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2331 was read by title only Mr Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2331, vacating a certain portion of George Street between Douglas and Elm Avenues Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Page Four MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1982 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO 1484 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 3-R AREA ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS THEREOF Resolution No 1484 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1484, adopting the 3-R Area Action Plan and directing that certain administrative actions be undertaken Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) (Task force commended by Mayor) ORDINANCE NO 2332 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL KENNELS AND AMENDING SECTION 8 04 250 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2332 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1484, relating to the licensing of commercial kennels and amending Section 8 04 250 of the Pasco Municipal Code Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2333 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSUMPTION OF,LIQUOR WITHIN SPECIFIED BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND OTHER APPROVED ENCLOSED AND RESTRICTED AREAS OF THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES OF THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2333 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2333, which sets a policy on the use of liquor in specified City buildings. Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) (Mr Joe Balthazor asked if this included the Senior Center Staff replied no) RESOLUTION NO. 1485 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PASCO COMMUNITY CENTER AS A PARK FACILITY WHERE LIQUOR MAY BE CONSUMED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS Resolution No 1485 was read by title only Mr Morgan moved to approve Resolution No 1485, which approves the Pasco Community Center as a park facility where liquor may be consumed Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) RESOLUTION NO 1486 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA SELECT THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS THE ,SITE FOR THE 1989 ANNUAL MFOA CONFERENCE Resolution No 1486 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Resolution No 1486, selecting Seattle as the site for the 1989 annual MFOA Conference Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) - ORDINANCE NO 2334 , AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE WASHINGTON MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE, RCW CHAPTER 46 90, BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 10 05 060 and 070 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2334 was read by title only Mr Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance No 2334 concerning the adoption, by reference, of the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, RCW Chapter 46 90, by the amendment of Sections 10 05 060 and 070 of the Pasco Municipal Code Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Page Five MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1982 NEW BUSINESS APPEAL OF EIS REQUIREMENT (MONTERREY MOBILE HOME PARK, ED #367) Mr Schmidt moved to find that the following conditions are sufficient to mitigate the anticipated significant impacts associated with the proposed Monterrey Mobile Home Park 1 The mobile home park will contain recreational area, the aggregate size of which shall be not less than 250 square feet per dwelling unit within the mobile home park, and which shall be maintained by the owner for the life of the mobile home park 2 The park fee normally required under PMC 22 66 shall be waived so long as Condition #1 above is fulfilled 3. The north 30 feet of the subject property will be dedicated to the City of Pasco for public right of way 4. The subject property shall be bound to equitable participation in the improvement of Capitol Avenue 5 Phasing of the proposed development shall be accomplished in such a manner as to assure adequate interior circulation, proportional recreation area, adequate utility extensions,adequate fire protection and emergency vehicle access NOW, THEREFORE, the Final Declaration of Significance for the Monterrey Mobile Home Park (ED #367) shall be withdrawn and a Final Declaration of Non- Significance shall be issued upon the applicant's inclusion of the foregoing conditions Seconded by Mrs Boothe Mr. Byron Mendenhall, representing the Pasco School District, expressed their concerns of impact on schools for part time and short residency families Councilman Beverly Green had reservations because of impact on public schools and felt an Environmental Impact Study should be made Mayor Snider reiterated that we had not required it before, and to do so now, would require a change of policy Mr. Gary Crutchfield emphasized there would not be near the impact if the five (5) conditions are adhered to Mr. Joe Jackson stated that any future growth was bound to impact the area in some - way Main motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) Mrs Green voting no MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL The following appointments to Boards and Commissions were made by the Council Benton-Franklin Council on Aging Benton-Franklin Alcoholism Board Community Services Board Benton-Franklin Board of Health Good Roads Benton-Franklin Gov Conference Tri Mats Benton-Franklin Gov Conference Benton-Franklin Health Planning Council Emerson Morgan Susan Boothe Beverly Green Ira Schmidt - Joe Jackson, Alt E A Snider - Beverly Green, Alt Beverly Green - Susan Boothe, Alt Beverly Green - Emerson Morgan, A Ira Schmidt is, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this // day of Page Six MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1982 APPOINTMENTS - Continued Benton-Franklin Law & Justice Benton-Franklin Air Pollution Authority City/County Public Safety Committee Emergency Medical Services Disability Board Parks/Recreation Advisory Committee Port Commission Committee Volunteer Fire Relief Pension Intercity Bridge Committee Task Force P T B.A Board Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Beverly Green Alt Joe Jackson - Charles Grigg Alt Joe Jackson - Beverly Green Beverly Green - Susan Boothe, Alt Ira Schmidt - Joe Jackson, Alt Emerson Morgan- Ira Schmidt Alt Joe Jackson, Ira Schmidt, Beverly Green, Emerson Morgan Ira Schmidt - Beverly Green, Alt E A Snider Beverly Green Ira Schmidt - Joe Jackson, Alt Susan Boothe - Charles Grigg, Alt CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Correspondence was received from insurance carrier, denying claim of Leonard Hanson for water damage to his basement as it was an "Act of God " 1 Councilman Emerson Morgan detailed version of Mr Hanson and expressed concern over the handling of this particular claim The City Manager will contact Mr Ed Ray to resolve differences on claims procedures APPRECIATION Mr Joe Jackson commended staff for the well planned tour of City facilities on January 16, 1982 The City Manager stated it had been organized by Webster Jackson, who certainly deserved credit for the successful tour ADJOURNMENT No further business, meeting adjourned at 9 15 P M , 1982 I