HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-1982 MinutesMINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by Mayor, E A Snider
ROLL CALL
JUNE 21, 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, Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel
Supervisor, Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development and Ken Neilsen,
Data Processing Supervisor
CONSENT AGENDA
Mrs Green moved to approve Consent Agenda 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 June 7th and 14th respectively
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $278,336 86, claim
warrant nos 31260 through 31402
To approve the utility billing bad debt write offs ($21,962 34) and
turn over to the collection agency
c) Appointment of Council Representative to the Tri Cities Visitor &
Convention Bureau Board of Directors To appoint Councilman Charles
Grigg to a term of office on the Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau
Board of Directors for the year beginning July 1, 1982, to June 30,
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1983, and to appoint Councilman Beverly Green as the alternate member
to this Board
d) Sign Ordinance Complaint To direct the Planning Commission to
review the provisions of Title 17 (Sign Code) relating to temporary/
portable signs and to recommend to the Council, any appropriate
amendments by September 1, 1982
e) Resolution No 1513 To approve Resolution No 1513, accepting a
utility easement from the Eucon Corporation
f) Resolution No 1514 To approve Resolution No 1514, entering into an
Agreement with Benton-Franklin Transit Authority for Computer
Timesharing
VISITORS
There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS
Benton-Franklin Council on Aging Councilman Emerson Morgan reported that their
meeting had been very short and there would be no meeting in July An executive
board meeting was held at the conclusion of regular meeting, and since Mr Morgan
is not a member of the Executive Board, he did not attend this session.
Good Roads Association Due to illness, Mayor Snider was unable to attend
this meeting I
.. Benton-Franklin Transit Authority Councilman Ira Schmidt reported that the
Transit Authority had received their radio license Further, discussion had been
held on merits of leasing future busses instead of purchasing The next meeting
will be held on June 23, 1982, at Pasco Senior Citizen Center
Benton-Franklin Alcoholism Administrative Board. Councilperson Susan Boothe was
unable to attend this meeting, however, Harold Mathews, Franklin County Commissioner,
reported that many changes are taking place in dealing with this problem Primarily,
the trend is going from medical to social assistance, trying to assist the offender
with recognizing his/her problem and learning to help themselves
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ENACT A DEFINITION OF "COMMUNITY
SERVICES", AND TO SPECIFY THAT SUCH ACTIVITIES ARE AN "UNCLASSIFIED USE"
REQUIRING A SPECIAL PERMIT
III PUBLIC HEARING
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 21, 1982
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS - Continued
Benton-Franklin Govt Conference Mr Jackson (alternate) stated he attended
meeting of Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference on June 21, 1982 The Tr-
City Airport Regional System Plan was discussed The Board reviewed final draft
and approved one modification concerning the Kennewick Airport
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It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and adjacent property owners
notified of said public hearing
Mr Gary Crutchfield reported that"social service facilities is an umbrella
classification under which a broad variety of types of specific and mixed uses
may be categorized An example of this variety is as follows YMCA/YWCA, Shelter
for Battered Women, Planned Parenthood, nursing home, day care center, Half-Way
House, orphanage, alcoholism treatment center, mental health clinic, rescue mission,
Salvation Army, Welfare Center, work release home and juvenile delinquent homes
Some of these types of uses already exist within the City of Pasco Most of these
types of uses are not easy to classify That is to say, they do not clearly fit
into the existing Pasco scheme of zoning They are not entirely residential, or
office, or commercial, or industrial uses This makes them somehow "different",
although it is the zone in which they wish to locate and actual activities to be
conducted which will determine the degree of difference Historically, different
uses were accommodated with the conditional use designation
If their various activities essentially function as activities would from
permitted uses, they are presently considered to be permitted uses, even though the
resulting effects may be quite different, or by its location, may be detrimental
to the commercial development or continued viability of adjacent commercial
properties
Staff findsothe simplest, yet most comprehensive means to resolve the issue would
be to use the basic definition of Community Service Facilities rather than social
service facilities This would appear to be a broader, more comprehensive
terminology. Apart from social service facilities, this term would include
governmental and Quasi-governmental activities, since sponsorship by local, state
or federal government is not a valid reason to be excluded
In terms of regulations, the simplest procedure would be to designate community
service facilities as unclassified uses, which could locate in any zone subject to
a Special permit Any such use limited to internal organizational or administrative
office functions would be permitted uses in the office and commercial zones "
Mr Crutchfield pointed out that Salvation Army and Tri City Union Gospel Mission
would not be affected by proposed Ordinance in their present state, however, should
they decide to expand or relocate, they would come under review process for special
use permit He, then, acknowledged two petitions, bearing signatures of approximately
nineteen (19) businesses, asking council's assistance in preventing further decay or
blight in downtown business area
Mrs Beverly Green asked, "if something happened to their building such as fire,
can they rebuild it?" Staff replied if less than 50% is destroyed, they can
reconstruct More than 50% destroyed requires appearance before City Council for
special permit In other words, where they are, as they are applies to present
situation
Mr Don Thayer, Administrator of Tri City Union ,Gospel Mission, thanked the City
for their cooperation and reminded them that there are some people who cannot
survive in the mainstream of life Further, he felt an obligation to care for the
needs of all citizens and could not see that they were a detriment to economy or
business district He reiterated the Mission operated a controlled environment
and proposed Ordinance would be a detriment to the ministry
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 21, 1982
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
Dr Alvarez, Salvation Army Board Member; disagreed with some aspects of background
information prepared by the Planning Commission He felt there was a need for
churches, etc because local governments should desire to meet the need at point
of need. He emphasized that no one began life as a bum, but circumstances can
alter anyone's life at some point in time He expressed concern at vagueness of
proposed Ordinance and definitely opposed Special Use Permit for every change
a social agency may want to incorporate
Mr Bane Blankenship, realtor, stated "if you burn, rebuild, if you want to
expand, expand - therefore, he favored leaving things as they presently are "
Mr Floyd Gosselin stated that before the Mission, transients rang doorbells
asking for handouts Now, there was a place for them to go and he observed them
to be well behaved He, too, favored leaving the zoning as is
Mr Ronald Craig, resident of Tri City Mission, expressed appreciation for help
received and counseling assistance to change his life around He told the Council
they would have to know what it's like to truly appreciate what the Mission does
for its tenants
Mr Eldon Jacobson stated, "don't hassle them - this is just another layer of
government "
Lt Charles Conley asked who would serve the peoples needs hen these new agency's
funding runs out five years down the road? Further, how technical are you going
to get? Does this include Day Care Centers, Churches, etc who meet in homes?
Ms Muriel Tingley, elaborated on "group home" theory by stating that people object
to people different than they are living in their neighborhoods She was referring,
primarily, to mentally disabled persons, drug abuse cases and stated she felt
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this was a violation of their civil rights Mayor Snider responded by stating
that property owners had invested a good number of dollars on their homes and
they should have a right to say what goes in their neighborhoods That is the
purpose of public hearings so that all concerned have a voice in the matter
Mr Bob Young, owner of Youngs Department Store, favored relocating social agencies
because their needs could be served just as well six blocks away He felt they
should move to an area more conducive so that the 3-R area can be improved, thus
updating the appearance of downtown area
Mr Henry Kidwell asked if people stayed overnight at these facilities Possibly,
restrictions should be limited to places where people stay overnight
Mrs Liz Thayer, co-director of Pasco Mission, stated the work was never done She
called attention to the fact that in Spokane, the Mission is directly across the
street from new Sheraton Hotel and it hasn't hurt one bit Further, alcohol seemed
to be a worse detriment to society, as evidenced by growing number of people who
frequent liquor stores
Mr Verl Steffin, local pastor, felt it was unfair to ask the Mission to
relocate to satisfy the merchants Again, staff mlied that they were not being
asked to move As long as they stayed where theyhat they are, they could
continue operation
Mr. Gaylond Irby, representing Baptist Ministry, did not think City Council's
should have the right to say where churches could be built He favored controls
covering safe construction of buildings, but not location He, definitely, felt
churches should not come under proposed Ordinance due to restrictions, and urged
the Council not to pass Ordinance in its present form
Mr Ron McGovern, employee of Tri Cities Union Gospel Mission, stated this
organization tended to the needs of all people and asked the Council if they
ever considered the high cost of relocating?
Mr Ken Simmons asked for clarification of hearing process Mr Crutchfield
explained laws pertaining to hearings, and in conclusion, the Council weighed
input from citizens against facts to impartially come up with a fair decision
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REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 21, 1982
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
Mr Dave Primus, owner of Primus Shoes, commended work of Salvation Army and ,
Gospel Mission but favored passage of proposed Ordinance on the basis we needed
a guideline to follow in order to alleviate or control blight in business sections
of town
Mr Jack Gaines praised work of social agencies for turning his life around and
urged the Council not to restrict work they were doing
Ms Maxine Hadley stated, "the answer to failing business is prayer "
Mr. Gary Crutchfield reiterated that the proposed Ordinance merely provides a
mechanism for conflicting interests and control
Councilman Grigg stated that the City of Pasco had done more for social agencies
than any of their sister cities It was a fact that the clientele generated by
these agencies did affect the downtown business community and we should all work
together to build a better facility in a more suitable location Therefore, he
favored passage of proposed Ordinance
Councilman Emerson Morgan opposed proposed Ordinance as he felt any agency would
be glad to move to a new facility, but it isn't going to happen Further, he felt
it put people on a 10 - 20 year spot and he didn-'t favor the restriction placed
on them
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 2366
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING BY ENACTING A DEFINITION OF
COMMUNITY SERVICE FACILITIES AND DESIGNATING SUCH FACILITIES
AS UNCLASSIFIED USES
Ordinance No 2366 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2366, enacting a definition of "Community Service Facilities" and to specify
that such activities are an "Unclassified Use" requiring a special permit
Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by the following roll call vote YES
Grigg, Schmidt, Snider and Jackson NO Morgan, Boothe, Green
Mr. Grigg moved to approve the summary publication of Ordinance No 2366
Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by the following roll call vote
YES Boothe, Grigg, Schmidt, Snider, Jackson and Morgan NO Green
RECESS 9 40 P M RECONVENED 9 45 P M
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO RECONSIDER ORDINANCE ON
REZONE REQUEST OF BURKE REALTY FROM C-1 (Office Only) to C-1 (Retail Business)
It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and adjacent property
owners notified of hearing
Mr Gary Crutchfield acknowledged petition from surrounding property owners,
protesting zone change There were two (2) property owners, namely, a 4-plex
immediately west and a day care nursery across the street to the north who had
no objection to zone change
Mr Tom Groff, 3636 W Ruby, misunderstood original notice of public hearing and
its effect on neighborhood, therefore, when he received second -notice of hearing
by the City Council, he became concerned about traffic and safety in their area
so he circulated petition in protest
Mr. Henry Kidwell, petitioner, favored the rezone on the basis that there would be
a 24-hour business advantage and his customers should have no reason to drive through
the residential community
Mr Gary Crutchfield stated, where possible, an "office zoning" provides a good
buffer between residential and commercial properties
OM.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10 25 P M
ATTEST
ER,
Evelyn Wells, City Clerk Passed and Approved this day of , 1982
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REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 21, 1982
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
Mr Scott Collin, 3632 W Ruby, objected to zone change because he enjoyed
their quiet neighborhood and wanted to keep it that way
Mr. Charles McChancey favored keeping area a quiet neighborhood
Mrs Carman Groff, 3636 W. Ruby, expressed concern that it would become a
thoroughfare and disrupt the family unity
Councilman Joe Jackson verbally stated he favored leaving the zoning, as is
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 2364 (Reconsidered) Burke Realty
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM C-1 (WITH
CONCOMITANT AGREEMENT) TO C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS)
Ordinance No 2364 was read by title only. Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2364, granting the Burke Rezone from C-1 (Office) to C-1 (Retail) Seconded
by Mrs Boothe Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote YES Green,
Schmidt, Snider NO Boothe, Jackson and Morgan ABSTAIN Grigg (appearance
of fairness)
ORDINANCE NO 2367
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND THE MANUFACTURE,
IMPORT, POSSESSION, SALE, AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY
OF PASCO AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18 04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 020 and 110 THEREOF
Ordinance No 2367 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2367, amending the 1979 Uniform Fire Code by adopting the new Washington
Fireworks Law Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of
six (6) Mr , Grigg abstained due to conflict of interest
RESOLUTION NO 1515
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSED GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACT
WITH BASIN DISPOSAL, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SAME
Resolution No 1515 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve
Resolution No 1515, accepting the proposed garbage contract with Basin Disposal,
Inc and authorizing the Mayor to sign the same Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion
carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PRESSURE ZONE - TRANSMISSION/INTERTIE CITY PROJECT NO 81-2-08
LEASE/PERMIT FROM BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD Mr Grigg moved to authorize
the Mayor to sign Lease/Permit No 241,114 with Burlington Northern Railroad
Let the record show that this action is a prerequisite required by Burlington
Northern for the placement of a water line under the railroad tracks in the
vicinity of Maitland Avenue and "D" Street projected Seconded by Mrs Boothe
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
WAIVER OF OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT FOR BN INDUSTRIAL PARK Mr Grigg moved to find
that the proposed water main extension, northerly from Hillsboro Street to the north
half of Section 7, if funded by EDA, will be of substantial benefit to adjacent
properties presently in the City, will avoid the future potential problems associated
with wells, and said mair will constitute an integral part of a future loop water
main around the north end of the City and, therefore, the City Council hereby waives
the requirement for outside utility agreement for the 70-acre BN Industrial Park
Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)