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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 1982 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor, E. A. Snider. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Susan Boothe, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E. A. Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilman Beverly Green was absent (excused). Also present were: Leland F. Kraft, City Manager; Greg A. Rubstello, City Attorney; James S. Ajax, City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Webster Jackson, Personnel/ Purchasing Supervisor; Gary Crutchfield, Director Community Development and Alan Lobdell, Engineering. CONSENT AGENDA: Charles Grigg moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting held May 3, 1982. b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $298,963.95; Claim Warrants numbered 30918 through 31092. To write off $2,505.00 of ambulance bad debts and refer accounts to collection agency. c) East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Fund Raising Project: To acknowledge acceptance of a check in the amount of $4,620.00 from the East Pasco Neighborhood Council, this being the result of the recent fund raising drive conducted by the Neighborhood Council, and to direct that $5,000.00 be trans- ferred from the Contingency Fund to the East Pasco Neighbor- hood Facility Fund to help insure that a full range of recreational programs can be offered at the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility. d) 1983 Senior Citizens Service Contracts: To authorize staff to submit proposals to the Area Agency on Aging for 1983 contracts for Nutrition Services; for Information and Assistance Services; for Transportation Services; and for Senior Employment Services. e) Resolution No. 1509: To approve Resolution No. 1509 which, upon approval, accepts the work by A. J. Corporation for the completion of their contract for the construction of the new Pasco Municipal Golf Course. f) Irrigation Water Agreement - Franklin County Irrigation District: To approve the proposed revised agreement with the Franklin County Irrigation District for irrigation water for the golf course, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement in behalf of the city, with the understanding that the only change to the agreement is the price for the irri- gation water is to be $3,500.00 for 1982. g) Vacancy on Cable Television Franchise Committee: To acknowl- edge the appointment by the Mayor, with the consent of the council, of Sterl Adams to the Cable Television Franchise Committee, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Corsemore Edwards. h) Personnel Board Re-Appointment: To re-appoint Mr. Robert Gregson to the Personnel Board to a term which will expire on June 1, 1985. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 1982 VISITORS: Mr. Larry Griffen, Smitty's Pump & Pak, asked council to have the ruling to remove his video game machines extended until the start of the 1982-83 school year. Motion was made by Mr. Jackson; motion died for lack of a second. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Parks & Recreation Advisory Council. Emerson Morgan reported from the May 6, 1982, meeting the possibility of using the Pasco school facilities for a summer recreation program; sample gift catalogues were shown and methods for distribution will be worked out by next month; staff is working on the possibilities of a portable conces- sion to be placed at Memorial Park; Paul Whitemarsh is having dif- ficulties finding summer program sponsors for pee wee baseball. B.F. Transit Special Meeting. At the May 6, 1982, special meeting, Ira Schmidt reported that bids were accepted on the purchase of eight (8) buses and that consideration for purchase of additional 40 passenger buses or mini buses with handicapped lifts as the funds become available and/or the need arises. Good Roads Association. Mayor Snider was unable to attend due to previous commitments. TRI-MATS Policy Advisory Committee. No report available as Mrs. Green unable to attend council meeting. B.F. Health Planning Council. Mr. Schmidt was unable to attend the May 12, 1982, meeting due to illness. IWeekly Golf Financial Report, Week Ending May 9, 1982. No discussion MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF NORTH 15th AVENUE. Council action on this vacation was delayed to permit Mr. Copeland to determine his preferred alternative solution. Mr. Crutchfield informed the council that neither Mr. Copeland nor any other peti- tioner has contacted staff to date. The only problem associated with the proposed vacation is the existing sidewalk parallel to the west right-of-way line adjacent lots 1 and 32, Block 19 (between Yakima and Shoshone Streets). The solution proposed by staff to Mr. Copeland was to move the existing sidewalk to be adjacent the street curb; Mr. Copeland has apparently decided the solution is too costly. ORDINANCE NO. 2358: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE NORTH 15th AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 2358 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2358, vacating the west 5 feet of 15th Avenue between Sylvester and Yakima Streets. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDED "STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS" FOR THE 1982 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR. The Council, at staff request fixed this evening as the time for a public hearing to consider the 1982 Community Development Block Grant Program recommended by the Citizen Advisory Committee. Unfortunately, the Committee has not vet issued its recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: The Committee will issue its recommendation not later than May 19; that will allow sufficient time to publish the required notofica- tion and statements for the hearing to be conducted June 7, 1982. It was Mr. Crutchfield's request to the council to postpone the public hearing until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 7, 1982. He states staff has contacted HUD regarding our June 1 deadline for appli- cation submittal; HUD has indicated there should be no problem under the new negotiations if we submit the application a week or so late. Mr. Grigg moved to postpone the public hearing for the 1982 Community Development Block Grant Program until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 7, 1982. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried. MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE RESIDENTIAL AND SPECIAL PERMIT REGULATIONS OF THE TITLE 22, ZONING ORDINANCE. The council, after reviewing the Planning Commission's recommended revisions to the zoning ordinance on April 26, scheduled a public hearing for May 17. Rather than prepare the recommendations in ordinance form, staff recommends the council conduct the hearing and make any changes deemed necessary; staff will then prepare the entire recommendation in ordinance form for council action on June 7. The Planning Commission recommendation includes the "automatic" re- zoning of presently vacant R-2 and R-3 properties to R-3 and R-5. The city attorney has confirmed staff's earlier conclusion that such an action is indeed a reclassification action which requires a separate public hearing procedure and due notice to the owners of those properties and to those within 300 feet. With respect to the "down-zone" issue, the council should decide the preferable method of handling it. Mr. Paul Lawson, 319 South 26th, Pasco, commented briefly to the council on his objections to cutting down his hedges and shrubs to 6 feet in the rear yard; objected to the city regulating the number of vehicles that may be parked in a garage; objected to the limit on number of garages per apartment unit; objected to rear set- back for accessory building; felt the city should include an allow- ance for trellis and awnings; agreed with density increase proposals. Council decided that more workshop study on this issue is needed and has directed that this report be placed on the May 24 Workshop Agenda. Mr. Schmidt moved to postpone the public hearing until Regular Council Meeting on June 7, 1982, at 8:00 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Booth. Motion carried. MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PRO- POSED STREET IMPROVEMENT L.I.D. (Road 28 West "Post Office Area"). Mr. Ajax addressed the council stating the total estimated cost of the project is estimated to be $74,479.72 of which $66,259.72 is to be assessed to the property owners. The remaining $8,220.00 to be paid by the city for extra depth of rock and asphalt required on the street due to the Post Office traffic. As of 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 1982, no written protests have been received. Mr. Morgan asked Mr. Ajax how wide the driveway would be at the Post Office and Mr. Ajax stated the asphalt would be 38 feet wide allowing for one lane of traffic in each direction. Mayor Snider wondered it that would accommodate truck traffic and Mr. Ajax felt it would. Mr. Schmidt inquired if that included sidewalks and Mr. Ajax stated that with high interests rates and the high cost of construction right now they would not be put in except in the drive- way area. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Mr. Dean Mitchell, 2017 W. 9th Place, an effected property owner of this LID stated his cost of the LID had increased since the last meeting and wondered if this cost included sidewalks. Mr. Ajax said the figure he was quoted earlier was merely an estimate and that sidewalks would not be put in except around the driveway area. Mr. Frost wondered how long construction time would be and whether Post Office patrons would be inconvenienced by the construction. Mr. Ajax said estimated construction time would be two months and that of course there would be some inconvenience to motorists but that they would complete the construction as quickly as possible. ORDINANCE NO. 2359: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF WEST IRVING STREET, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 1506 OF THE CITY COUNCIL; ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 116 AND ORDERING THE CARRYING OUT OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT BE MADE IN PART BY SPECIAL ASSESS- MENTS UPON THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS" AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS. Ordinance No. 2359 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2359, which, if passed, has the effect of creating L.I.D. No. 116 which is a street improvement on Irving Street west of Road 28. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 2360: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FUND FOR DEPOSIT OF ADVANCE LEASE PAYMENTS RECEIVED TO BUILD GOLF CART STORAGE SHEDS. Mr. Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2360, establishing a fund for deposit of advance lease payments to build golf cart storage sheds. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM - PASCO HIGH SCHOOL. Mr. Schmidt moved to authorize staff to operate a summer recreation program at Pasco High School with the understanding that expenses incurred by the city will be offset by revenues generated from the program. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Mr. Grigg strongly opposed the use of the high school for use by city Parks and Recreation Department. He felt our efforts should be expended in preserving the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility in light of its recent financial struggle. He says Pasco High is part of the school district and not city property. Mr. Jackson concurred with Mr. Grigg. Mr. Ed Frost felt we should go ahead and use the school facilties as it offered programs that the Neighborhood facility did not, and Mr. Grigg felt with a little ingenuity we could offer much the same programs at the Neighborhood facility and that we should utilize the existing building first before acquiring additional facilities. Mr. Morgan pointed out that the Parks Department has been using school facilities for years and that the city cannot afford to er, Mayor MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 1982 NEW BUSINESS - Continued. build new facilities, and that there has been a good association for years between the two groups, and that the school district is offering to the city the use of these facilities to be used by the community during the time that it is not being used for high school activities. He is doubtful about having people in the community to run the pro- grams, and we have an opportunity to come into the facilities and run it with no expense to the city. Mr. Schmidt also supports the use of the facility as the money received would help support some other programs and possibly even help towards the East Pasco Facility. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4): YES: Susan Boothe, Ira Schmidt, E. A. Snider, Emerson Morgan. NO: Charles Grigg and Joe Jackson. PAYMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES (NORTHWEST PASCO ANNEXATION). Mr. Grigg moved to authorize final payment for legal services rendered by Alexander Mackie in relation to the Northwest Annexation Superior Court Appeal in the amount of $3,216.24, and Council agrees that this amount will be appropriated out of surplus funds in the next supplemental budget. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion passed by roll call vote of six (6). MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. ATTEST: K2,6Q1,,;2 2 44 J Corine Garrison, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 2 day of , 1982.