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Home My WebLink About11-18-1985 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 NOVEMBER 18, 1985 By City Clerk. Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, E.A. Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilman Ira Schmidt was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Jerry Conner, Finance Director, James Ajax, Director of Public Works, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, Donald Francis, Chief of Police, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Super- visor CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held November 4, 1985 b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $259,671.45, claim warrant nos. 48395 through 48545. c) Intersection 20th Avenue and Sylvester Street Safety Project - Hazard Elimination To endorse the proposed improvements to the intersection of 20th Avenue and Sylvester Street and authorize the City Manager to take the necessary and/or desirable steps, including signing agreements, to accomplish the project. d) Code Amendment To fix 8 00 P.M , Monday, December 2, 1985, as the time and date for public hearing to consider amending Chapter 9 60 of the PMC to include a section dealing with the location of solid waste containers. e) Intersection of 4th Avenue and Court Street Safety Project - Hazard Elimination To endorse the proposed improvements to the intersection of 4th Avenue and Court Street and authorize the City Manager to take the necessary and/or desirable steps, including signing agreements, to accomplish the project f) 1985 Patching Project - Project No. 85-3-07. To accept the low bid for 1935 street patching, as submitted by Ellison Asphalt Paving in the amount of $14,213.30, and further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents g) 1986 Budget. To set a public hearing for Monday, December 2, 1985, to consider the 1986 Annual Budget. VISITORS Presentation of Plague. Mayor Jackson presented a plague to Charles Grigg for his dedicated service to the Pasco Community as a councilman from 1978 to 1985 Further, Mr Grigg will be remembered as a fair minded individual who had the best interests off all citizens at heart, regardless of their walk of life. Mr Grigg responded by stating he had enjoyed serving the citizens of Pasco and if possible, would like to continue with new council but business priorities dictated otherwise MAYOR JACKSON TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS TO SWEAR IN NEW COUNCILMAN ELECT ED HENDLER The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Ed Hendler, elected November 5, 1985. Mr. Hendler will assume his position immediately, filling the unexpired term of Charles Grigg. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. Councilman Morgan gave a financial breakdown of Foot Care Program, Health Services and Transportation boardings He stated that donations were up and as of October 31, 1985, they had exceeded anticipated clients considerably. They were operating within budgeted amount, and overall, the Advisory Committee was well pleased with operation. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1985 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS/COMMITTEES - Continued Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee. Councilman Green reported that they had accepted the Transportation Program and sent it on to the Governmental Conference for approval. Good Roads Association. Councilman Snider gave status report on Snake River Bridge (Burbank) Construction started in October, 1984, projecting 484 working days for completion, at a total cost of $10,438,000. Construction is on schedule. 1-182 Bridge is due to be completed within 30-days, weather Permitting. When completed, it will be the first time the Tri Cities has been connected by a major highway system. PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER CURTIS REZONE APPEAL FROM R-1 to R-4 (N. 24th Avenue - Headlight Addition) It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and all affected property owners notified. One (1) communication in protest had been received from Jeff & Tammy Knotts, 2306 W Leola, prior to hearing. Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated as follows "On October 17, 1985, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the proposed rezone, from R-1 to R-4, for the applicant's stated purpose of building a high rise senior citizen complex. The Commission concluded as follows 1. The Comprehensive Plan intends R-4 property to be located adjacent to or functionally convenient to an arterial street This avoids juxtaposition of high and low density residential development. 2. The existing apartments within the vicinity were built prior to the 1980 Comprehensive Plan and if proposed today, would be contrary to plan policy. 3 The Senior citizen apartments, built by the applicant in Kennewick, are adjacent to an arterial street and close to shopping 4. Single family home owners adjacent the south side of the property are emphatically opposed to the rezone. 5 The Concomitant Zoning Agreement approach is unnecessary, if the proposal were appropriately located Further, the Agreement cannot reliably protect vicinal homeowners from potential future problems once the apartments are built, if the economics of senior citizen apartments does not work out and standard apartment rental is required. 6 There is no evidence that the present R-1 zoning will not give the applicant a reasonable and appropriate use of the property. Therefore, the Planning Commission recommends this proposal be denied." Mr Patrick Mahoney, 2307 W. Leola, submitted a petition in opposition, signed by 56 adjacent property owners along with a written protest from Jon & Loni Cook, 2303 W Leola His main opposition was 5-story unit looking direct in his backyard. Mrs Clarice Mahoney stated they were surrounded by apartment complexes and when they purchased their present home, they were informed the zoning was R-1 and would remain a residential area. She, too, cited privacy factor and concluded by stating, "if it goes in, we're moving." Mr David Squires, 2411 W. Pearl, expressed concern over increased traffic with only one access out of area. Further, once a zone change has been granted, they could, potentially, build anything they wanted. ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr Snider moved fqn,Adjournment. Seconded by Mrs--Green Motion carried Meeting adjourned At 5 00 P. ATTE MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1985 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Mr. Ardell Curtis reiterated that he had purchased the property in 1979 and felt it was an ideal location for senior housing. To qualify, one had to be 62 years of age or older The units would be designed with the utmost security in mind, the setting was a safe environment for the elderly, and it was close to shopping and public transportation. Mr Hendler expressed bewilderment why Mr Curtis purchased the property in 1979, knowing that it was R-1 and would require a zone change to build the proposed high rise He indicated the City would be receptive in assisting him find a more suitable location if he desired Mrs Carolyn Beck, 24th & Pearl, reminded Council that we have a 4-way stop at this intersection and we had enough traffic with present density Mr Hendler moved that public hearing be closed Seconded by Mr Snider Motion carried ORDINANCE NO 2578 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 TO R-4 Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2578, 'rezoning from R-1 to R-4, the property described therein Seconded by Mr Snider Motion FAILED by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2579 (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Snider moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No 2579, for the consideration of the 1985 Supplemental Budget No 1 and to set a public hearing thereon for 8 00 P.M , Monday, December 2, 1985 Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS McLoughlin School Building Mr Snider moved to select Mackebon-Edmark proposal and the Baker-Roberts proposal, in respective priority, for negotiations and, further, authorize the City Manager and Council Committee to negotiate a transfer agreement which reflects the objectives and procedures of the Request for Proposal, subject to approval of the City Council. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe Motion carried MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Donation Tri City Zonta Club donated $100 to the City of Pasco for continued use in the canine program, associated with Pasco Police Department Councilman Boothe presented the check to staff for proper disposition and reply. Cable Bridge. James Ajax gave a brief presentation on status of Cable Bridge. He drew an illustration showing where the bolts had sheared off and stated there was no cause for concern. Since this is Kennewick's year to maintain the bridge, they will be declaring an emergency fund situation and make the necessary repairs Pasco will ultimately pay their proportionate share. Estimated cost is $25,000 Eve yn Wells, City Clerk Passed and A Troved this 2nd day of December, 1985