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Home My WebLink About07-19-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 15 P M by Mayor, E A Snider ROLL CALL JULY 19, 1982 By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Diane Dolan, Finance Director, James Ajax, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development and Ken Neilsen, Data Processing Supervisor I CONSENT AGENDA Mr Schmidt moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular and special meetings, held July 6th and 12th, 1982, respectively b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $438,355.68, claim warrant nos 31555 through 31699 Ambulance Bad Debt Write-Off To write off $1,065 70 of ambulance bad debts and refer accounts to Collection Agency Utility Bad Debt Write-Off To approve the utility bill bad debt write- offs and turn over to the Collection Agency C) Options for Rescheduling of BETA Routes To approve bus route III Option #4, with the understanding that this route will include the Airport Terminal d) Walking Patrol/3-R Area To approve the Walking Patrol Plan, as submitted by Chief Vandiver and to order its implementation as soon as possible e) Administrative Procedure for Handling East Pasco Improvements To provide for the following Administrative procedure for the East Pasco Block Grant funded improvement program 1 The City to act as its own general contractor on the project and to sub-contract out the required work in bid packages not to exceed $15,000 each 2 The City to utilize an informal bidding procedure on each work element based on accurate work write-ups and cost estimates 3 The City to follow the HUD Section III guidelines, by restricting the construction work to Pasco based enterprises 4 The City to give preference to minority contractors or sub-contractors in the work to be done 5 The City Manager to name one of the Department Heads as the overall project manager 6 The City Manager is authohzed to obtain outside technical assistance in the work write-up, cost estimating and inspection phases of the work, but the cost of this outside work shall be held down by utilizing City staff to the fullest extent 7. The City Manager is authorized to employ a supervising foreman or construction clerk at the work site during the course of the construction/ rehabilitation work and this individual shall coordinate the execution of the various project tasks, shall assist in the solicitation of quotations for work to be done, and shall assist in the coordination of minority employment efforts This individual shall report to the depart- ment head assigned by the City Manager as Project Manager The cost of this temporary position shall be funded from the overall project budget I Page Two MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1982 CONSENT AGENDA - Continued 8. The City shall strive to set aside work tasks for unemployed minority youth f) Resolution No 1519 A joint Resolution between the Counties of Benton and Franklin and the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between these Counties and Cities for a Police Information Network (BI-PIN) VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Benton-Franklin Transit Authority Councilman Ira Schmidt reported that there were now 41 drivers training as transit operators They discussed revised budget, undetermined site location, slitting costs with Columbia Industries, and a Resolution to call for bids on a smaller bus for the elderly and handicapped Benton-Franklin Council on Aging Councilman Emerson Morgan reported that year's activity report was distributed to each member, and there was concern as to the availability of some funds after the first of the year There will be no August meeting (26 in attendance) PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR REZONE FROM THE R-T (Residential Transition) ZONE TO THE I-1 (Light Industrial) ZONE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE OLD KAHLOTUS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) BLOCKS EAST OF NORTH CEDAR AVENUE It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized, as required by Law Mr Gary Crutchfield reiterated that this representedr60 acres of mobile park zoning The Planning Commission recommended denial because the applicant failed to appear at two (2) separate Planning Commission hearings, therefore, they assumed he did not wish to pursue rezone request Further, the applicant failed to secure a building permit for construction Mayor Snider had reservations about denial on the basis that the firm had been a credit to the community, there were other storage yards or light industrial type businesses adjacent to Keyes-Scanlon, and they were in operation prior to the City annexing property He, therefore, felt the City had an obligation to go along with present use as it was a pre-existing business Mr. Grigg disagreed by stating the applicant should have appeared at the Planning Commission hearings and gone through the proper processes He, therefore, recommended that it be sent back to the Planning Commission for a recommendation Mr Gordon Keyes apologized for not attending the meetings as he was out of town on one occasion and not aware of meeting the second time He stated he had talked to building inspectors from time to time and had installed a 15,000 gallon storage tank He felt he had been working with City and Planning Commission and was still holding check for building permit It was their opinion that they had improved the property and had attempted to comply with recommendations Mayor Snider felt this issue should be settled now and that Keyes-Scanlon should not have to go through the process again They were here before the City annexed them and there was no change in use 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 2369 (K & S Enterprises) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-T (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRY) Page Three MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1982 ORDINANCE NO 2369 - Continued Ordinance No 2369 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2369, granting the rezone from R-T to I-1 Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by the following roll call vote YES Boothe, Green, Schmidt, Snider, Jackson and Morgan NO Grigg MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY, FROM R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF COURT STREET, THE FULL WIDTH BETWEEN NORTH 16TH AND NORTH 18TH AVENUES. It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted A communication was received from Crane Bergdahl, Attorney for Robb Abrams, appealing that zone classification of R-5 be granted his client,instead of R-4,so that maximum number of apartment units may be constructed , Mrs Evelyn Cartmell opposed giving unlimited authority to developers and favored R-4 zoning, controlling height and number Mrs Merrick opposed R-5 zoning as it would devalue their adjacent property Mrs Angie Thomas expressed concern that there was no playground for influx of children that multiple units would attract Further, high rise apartment units would proWnbIlt any privacy by homeowners backed up to the complexes She reiterated that a lot of retirees live in this area and they preferred quiet neighborhoods In addition, there was a problem of parking Mr Francisco Cortez, 15th & Brown, opposed any high rise apartments being built as there were a sufficient number now 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 2378 (Abrams Rezone) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) Ordinance No 2378 was read by title only Mr Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance No 2378, reclassifying Lots 1 - 7, Block 16, Stadium Park Addition, from R-3 to R-4, as recommended by the Planning Commission Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2379 (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1982 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EX- PENDITURE AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND BUDGETS WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Ordinance No 2379 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved that Ordinance No 2379 had been given a first reading by title only Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) (Public Hearing set for Monday, August 2, 1982, 8 00 P M ) ORDINANCE NO 2380 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FUND FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SENIOR CENTER Ordinance No 2380 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2380, authorizing staff to establish a Senior Center Operating Fund Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) No further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 00 P M 1982 PASSED and APPROVED this c-A....day of E A Sni er, Mayor Page Four MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1982 NEW BUSINESS VACANCIES ON THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr Grigg moved to appoint Mrs Estelle Adams, Mr John Minard, Mr Joe Balthazor and Mr Bill Farrens to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, with term of office expiring on June 16, 1985 Seconded by Mrs Boothe Mr Jackson moved to amend original motion by substituting Mrs Luzell Johnson in place of John Minard Seconded by Mr Grigg Amendment motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of seven (7) (Committee members are Joe Balthazor, Estelle Adams, Luzell Johnson and Bill Farrens) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS - 3-R AREA IMPROVEMENTS (City Project No 82-3-07, "A" Street (Wehe to Cedar) Overlay/Reconstruction, City Project No 82-3-08 Mr Grigg moved to authorize staff to call for bids on the 3-R Area and "A" Street (Wehe to Cedar) Overlay/Reconstruction (City Project Nos 82-3-07 and 82-3-08) Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Mr. James Ajax, City Engineer, wanted the record to show that streets in proposed area had large cracks which came about as a result of asphalt over badly broken concrete Time is of the essence as engineering could oot start ,uhtil July 1st, and desirably, the construction must be complete by early October However, they would do the best they could with the money they have allocated He elaborated on the following options 1) The only "perfect proper" answer is to totally reconstruct the streets This, obviously, is the most expensive answer and only about two (2) blocks could be done 2) A second option is to grind off the existing asphalt and repave on top of the concrete This would be less expensive per foot of roadway and probably about 2 to 3 times as much distance of street could be done than Option 1 Disadvantage would be that cracks would reflect back through 3) A third option is to partially remove the asphalt, fill cracks and lay a fiber mat type material and then repave The fiber material is designed to reduce and slow down the crack problem Cost per foot would be less than Option 1 and probably more than Option 2 Since staff cannot know how the costs per foot for each option will compare, the bid documents provide for all three options Once bids are opened and comparisons made, a more informed decision can be made at time of award SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION It was announced that there will be a meeting of the East Pasco Neighborhood Council and City Officials on Wednesday, July 21, 1982 at 7 30 P M. ADJOURNMENT