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Home My WebLink About08-05-1985 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by Joe W. Jackson, Mayor ROLL CALL AUGUST 5, 1985 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 Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Supervisor and Max Bigby, Assistant Planner CONSENT AGENDA Mr Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held July 15, 1985 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $299,992 92, claim warrant nos. 3954 through 4159, and 4160 through 4377. To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $15,387.72 and, of this amount, authorize $15,077.24 to be turned over for collection. VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF 10' OF ALVINA STREET ADJACENT THE NORTH LINE OF BLOCK 13, AND THE SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 14, AND THE 10' OF GEORGE STREET ADJACENT THE NORTH LINE OF BLOCK 14 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 15, ALL WITHIN WEHE'S FIRST ADDITION, AND REDUCING BOTH RIGHTS-OF-WAY FROM 80 FEET TO 60 FEET It was noted that the hearing had been duly published as required by law There were no adverse communications received. Mr. Max Bigby stated, "George Street and Alvina Street were platted as 80 foot rights-of-way Both streets remain undeveloped Contemporary subdivision standards for Pasco only require 60 foot rights-of-way for residential streets. By vacating the north and south 10 feet of each street, both rights-of-way will be reduced to the desirable 60 foot width In the clear majority of cases, 60 foot rights-of-way are sufficient for the PUD to install their necessary electrical service systems. In some cases, an additional easement adjacent the public right-of-way is also needed. Since none of the abutting properties are developed, it would appear the City could vacate 20 feet of each street without retaining any easements. The PUD could negotiate the easement with the property owner at the time of development if the easement proved necessary. In this way, the property owner can know whether the II/easement seems necessary before private fences and other improvements are installed ORDINANCE NO. 2563 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2563 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2563 Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried. I I Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 1985 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 1687 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR A $2,000 DONATION FROM THE ESTATE OF FLORENCE MAYNE MERRICK Resolution No. 1687 was read by title only. Mrs. Green moved to approve Resolution No. 1687, accepting a $2,000 donation and expressing appreciation to the Estate of Florence Mayne Merrick, and directing that this contribution be deposited in the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Fund. Seconded by Mr Snider Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 2564 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING UNLAWFUL CONDUCT/SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS, AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 9 64.120 and .130 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING SECTION 9.64.110. Ordinance No 2564 was read by title only Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No 2564, concerning unlawful conduct/solid waste containers and adding new sections 9.64.120 and .130 to the Pasco Municipal Code and repealing Section 9.64.110. Seconded by Mr Morgan. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2565- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13.16.035 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND RELATING TO REFUNDS ON FISCAL WATER/SEWER UTILITY BILLS. Ordinance No 2565 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2565, amending PMC 13 16 035, concerning utility account refunds. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO 2566 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, AMENDING PMC TITLE 17 BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 17.46, OFF-PREMISE SIGNS, AND DELETING OR AMENDING CONFLICTING REGULATIONS AS PROVIDED HEREIN BELOW. Ordinance No. 2566 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2566, enacting new regulations for off-premise signs. Seconded by Mrs Green Mr. Raymond Polanski, Regional Manager for 3-M Advertising Company, expressed concern that preferential treatment was being given to on-premise signs in view of 2,000 foot corridor proposed for off-premise signs. He stated it would eliminate signs with messages from national advertisers, andcommercial messages was a matter of interpretation and an infringement on our rights of free speech He encouraged consideration of a lessor zoning as a means of resolving the situation. City Attorney, Greg Rubstello, stated he had not been contacted by any attorneys in the matter and he felt comfortable with the Ordinance as proposed. Restrictions are not aimed at local businesses but off-premise advertising Further, it limits signs not directly associated with local businesses to I-1 (industrial) and C-3 (Commercial) areas along Interstate 182 and Highways 12 and 14 From an aesthetic standpoint, the purpose is to eliminate row after row of billboards, etc It was explained that there was a 5-year amortization on existing signs Councilman Grigg questioned 2,000 foot corridor as being somewhat unrealistic. Staff gave rationale for proposed corridor to Mr. Grigg's satisfaction "as a start." Main motion carried. 1985. ATTE , City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this /, day of MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 1985 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Councilman Beverly Green asked that something be done about condition of restrooms at the Golf Course. The City Manager replied this was being done A brief discussion ensued on court collections. The City Attorney cited legal perameters which had to be complied with in relationship to collection process. ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr Snider moved for adjournment. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 45 P.M I I I