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Home My WebLink About07-15-1985 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1985 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M. by Joe W Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Ira Schmidt, E.A. Snider and Joe Jackson. Councilmen Charles Grigg and Emerson Morgan were absent from the meeting (excused). Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, James Ajax, Director of Public Works, Donald Francis, Chief of Police, and Max Bigby, Assistant Planner CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Schmidt moved to approve Consent Agenda, as amended. Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held July 1, 1985 b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $283,744 24, Claim warrant nos 42904 through 43058. c) Appointment to Senior Citizen Advisory Committee 1 To reappoint Joe Balthazor to a new 3-year term. expiring June 16, 1988. 2 To reappoint Bill Farrens to a new 3-year term, expiring June 16, 1988. 3 To reappoint Luzell Johnson to a new 3-year term, expiring June 16, 1988. 4 To appoint Fred Warren to a 3-year term, expiring on June 16, 1988 (replacing Mrs Estelle Adams). d) Appointments to Golf Course Advisory Committee 1 To reappoint Ken W. Conrad to a new 3-year term, expiring August 1, 1988. 2 To reappoint Frieda Thompson to a new 3-year term, expiring August 1, 1988. 3. To reappoint Marjorie Fifer to a new 3-year term, expiring August 1, 1988 4 To appoint Fred Mooney to a 3-year term, expiring on August 1, 1988 (replacing Janet Vance) 5. To appoint Joyce Henton to a 3-year term, expiring August 1, 1988 (replacing Landon McMurdo). e) Set Date of Special Meeting To fix 8 00 P M , Monday, July 22, 1985, for public meeting to consider annexation request VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON VACATION OF PORTION OF MELROSE AVENUE AND ALLEY (ME #85-15-V) CONTINUED FROM JUNE 17, 1985 It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted, as required by law. There were no adverse communications Mr. Max Bigby, Assistant Planner, stated in part. " DNR has requested City Council to vacate the remaining portion of Melrose Avenue and alley adjacent their property, located at Ash & "A" Street The apparent reason for the request is to create a marketable industrial property for DNR, to replace in part that which was lost when the City acquired a 100 foot easement to develop Oregon Avenue MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1985 PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED The City paid $8,128 for the Oregon Avenue Easement Of that total, approximately $1,632 constituted loss of marketability (damages) and the balance of approximately $6,496 was applied to 'right-of-way cost (at $ 35 per square foot) State Law provides the City may require payment for the vacated right-of-way at a rate not to exceed one-half of its appraised value A minimum reasonable compensation would be $4,309 31 This figure was derived by using the same cost per square foot ($ 35) the City paid for Oregon Avenue toward Melrose and the alley The remaining balance was figured by adding in the percentage of the total damages paid toward the west triangle Staff suggests DNR be required to appraise the property, and the City require compensation in the amount of $4,309 31, or half the appraised value (as State Law provides), whichever figure is less Mr Rick Cooper, representing DNR, elaborated on various projects the City of Pasco had undertaken with full approval and support of DNR. With that in mind, he requested that their vacation petition be approved at no charge Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 2558 (DNR Vacation) AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO AND REQUIRING COMPENSATION AS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW. Ordinance No 2558 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to approve Ordinance No 2558, vacating portion of Melrose Avenue and alley. Seconded by Mr Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) ORDINANCE NO 2559 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOITERING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND ADDING NEW CHAPTER 9 36 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 2559 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2559, an Ordinance prohibiting loitering under certain conditions and adding new Chapter 9.36 to the Pasco Municipal Code. Seconded by Mrs Boothe. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2560 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF PANHANDLING AND ADDING NEW SECTION 9 14 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 2560 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2560, an Ordinance relating to the offense of panhandling and adding new Section 9.14 to the Pasco Municipal Code Seconded by Mrs. Green Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2561 No 2561, an Ordinance relating to street, alley and sidewalk interference and amending Chapter 9 44 of the Pasco Municipal Code Seconded by Mrs. Green Motion carried AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STREET, SIDEWALK AND ALLEY INTERFERENCE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9 44 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE IIIOrdinance No. 2561 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance ve yn W ls, City Clerk MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued RESOLUTION NO 1684 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION PROCEDURES JULY 15, 1985 Resolution No 1684 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1684, concerning right-of-way acquisition procedures Seconded by Mr Snider Notion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2562 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND AMENDING CHAPTER 6 04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2562 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No 2562, amending solid waste regulations Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried RESOLUTION NO 1685 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIVE YEAR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH BASIN DISPOSAL, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE THERETO. Resolution No 1685 was read by title only Mrs. Green moved to approve Resolution No. 1685, approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a new 5-year solid waste collection contract with Basin Disposal, Inc Seconded by Mr Snider Motion carried SIGN ORDINANCE Mr Snider moved to defer action on proposed Sign Ordinance until August 5, 1985 and extend existing moratorium on signs until that date Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS Amendment of 1985 CDBG Program Mr Snider moved to amend the 1985 CDBG Program Statement of Fund Usage to read as follows 1) Revolving Abatement Fund $ 20,000 2) Revolving Loan Fund 65,000 3) Housing Rehabilitation 75,000 4) PDDA Downtown Revitalization 15,000 5) Filter Plant Neighborhood, Storm Drain 25,000 6) 5th & Pearl Park 40,000 7) Park Plan Update 5,000 8) Volunteer Park LID Direct Assistance 70,000 9) Home Security Program 10,000 10) Program Administration 35,000 $360,000 Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) NEW BUSINESS Sponsorship of "Tr-Cities - A Photographic Essay " Mr Snider moved to authorize sponsorship of "Tr-Cities - A Photographic Essay" in the amount of $1,500 and, further, authorize the necessary budget adjustment to charge the expense to the Stadium/Convention Center Fund Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion FAILED by roll call vote of five (5) MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mrs Green presented a "Statue of Liberty flag" and requested that it be flown appropriately outside City Hall ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr Snider mov d for adjournment Seconded by Mrs Gre n Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 8 35 P ,t Aim A dille4R5V42/1 a'414:40/- SP PASSED and APPROVED this jr —day o , 1985