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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 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,
Ed Hendler, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Also
present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney,
Jerry Conner, Finance Director, James Ajax, Director of Public Works, Dennis
Wright, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation,
Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, 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
December 3, 1985
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $234,964.17,
Claim warrant nos 48684 through 48873
c) Chamber of Commerce Agreement for Services. To approve the payment
of $5,000 from the Stadium/Convention Center Fund to the Pasco Chamber
of Commerce for certain visitor/tourist promotion services in 1986 and,
further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Letter of Agreement.
d) EPNF Recreation Programs. To authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement
between the City of Pasco and the YMCA for the purpose of the YMCA
providing recreation programs at the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility
in 1986, based on approved funding from the Benton-Franklin United Way
e) Resolution No 1699. A Resolution confirming the appointment of
Mary Ramirez as Municipal Court Judge upon her acceptance of the
conditions stated herein, and regulating the operation of the Pasco
Municipal Court
f) Resolution No. 1700 A Resolution affirming that the City Manager
shall live within the City limits of the City of Pasco except as
qualified herein
g) Resolution No 1701. A Resolution approving Pasco Police Association
Agreement for 1986
h) Special Meeting To set 8 00 P M , Monday, December 23, 1985 as date
of special meeting to consider zone change request and sale of Old
McLoughlin School.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Good Roads Association.Councilman Snider reported they were changing their
meeting date to the third Wednesday of each month Further, 1-182 is nearing
completion and plans were underway to have a special ceremony dedicating it
He suggested that the Mayor or his designee attend the festivities on behalf
of the City of Pasco Booklets were distributed on safe transportation of
nuclear waste to the Basalt Project Councilman Snider was encouraged by
increased safety methods for this type of transport.
Tr-Mats Policy Advisory Committee Councilman Beverly Green stated they
primarily considered functional change of Kennewick/Pasco streets, namely Gum to
Chemical, 10th to Ainsworth and out Oregon Avenue from local to State jurisdiction
Transit Board Meeting Mayor Joe Jackson reiterated that design of new facility
was discussed along with Affirmative Action Plan. They approved 1986 Budget
which was an increase of 1.8 million over 1985, however, much of that increase
was due to proposed capital improvements.
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1985
REPORTS - Continued
Parks & Recreation Advisory Council. Councilman Morgan stated that names for
5th & Pearl Park had been discussed and a recommendation would be forthcoming.
Further, our Recreation Department had won a State award and he suggested a
commendation type letter from our City Manager for their efforts. He announced
that Cable Bridge Run would be held December 21, 1985
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER PLANNING COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE REZONING OF A VACANT PARCEL, APPROXIMATELY 11 ACRES
IN SIZE, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF RD. 36 AND COURT
STREET, FROM C-1 to C-3
It was duly noted that the Hearing had been published and all affected property
owners within 300' notified of said hearing.
Mr Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, conveyed that the Planning
Commission concluded that the facility is most analogous to a warehouse operation
and primarily devoted to truck and delivery vehicle distribution, the principal
differences between C-1D development and C-3 development relate to outside storage
and vehicle distribution, and these differences could be mitigated by Concomitant
Zoning Agreement, Rd. 34 already functions as a truck route while Road 36 does
not and, therefore, truck access should be limited to Road 34, outside storage
is unsightly and a poor buffer to vicinal residential development. It should be
screened from public view along Court Street, Road 36 and the south property line.
Further, the Planning Commission did not recommend the property pay a fair share
of improvements to Road 36. Similarly, the Planning Commission did not recommend
a site plan be approved by the City, prior to construction, to insure conditions
are reflected in resulting site development.
Mr McDonald relayed the following concerns of staff for council consideration
1) Building permit is waived to a Government Project 2) Development Plan Review
is waived, 3) Government entities are exempt from property taxes and LID
improvements Therefore, staff recommends approval of motion number three
with Concomitant Agreement conditions
Councilman Snider defended facility being built in this area as an addition to
Pasco He was confident that local codes would be met if not exceeded. If we
started putting too many restrictions on the Federal Government, they would tell
us to "go fish" and look elsewhere for a site He strongly endorsed keeping it
in Pasco
Councilman Hendler concurred with this logic and added that we needed to better
our economic status and increased traffic would bring increased business to the
area
Councilman Morgan favored the facility but had some concerns about traffic
safety He suggested that our City Manager discuss this in detail with the
Federal C-overnment
Mr. Dale Mathes, 507 Rd 37, co-owner of property with Les Schilke, distributed
informational packet - showing a picture of similar facility in Yakima,
Washington He favored passage of zone change request without restrictions.
Mr. Jack Shugart, postmaster of present facility, urged passage of zone change
request after considering the pros and cons - realizing its long range advantage
to the City
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. 2581
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM C-1D
(DESIGNED SHOPPING CENTER) TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS), AS
CONDITIONED BY CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT
Ordinance No. 2581 was read by title only Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2581, as conditioned by the Concomitant Agreement conditions to be determined.
Seconded by Mrs Boothe
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1985
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
Mr. Hendler moved to amend motion by striking all proposed conditions and
adding the following conditions
1. The re-zoning of this property shall only be effective upon the
sale of said property to the U.S. Postal Service.
2. That upon the transfer of said property to the U.S. Postal
Service, the sellers of said property shall deposit $45,000
with the City for the purpose of paying said properties future
road improvements abutting their properties on Road 34 and
Road 36
3. Further, it is agreed that said $45,000 would be placed in an
interest bearing account. The principal ($45,000) and its interest
will be used to offset assessment towards improvements to Road 34
and Road 36
4. Further, it is understood that the $45,000 and any interest
accumulated on said $45,000 until the time of road improvements to
Road 34 and Road 36 shall be the maximum ever required towards said
road improvements
5. It is further understood that after the road improvements are com-
pleted on Road 34 and Road 36, with reference to this property, that
an evaluation will be made as to the fair assessable amount to said
property
If the $45,000 plus interest exceeds the amount that is the fair
assessable amount of said improvement, the excess on deposit with
the City shall be refunded to the property owners or their legal heirs
Seconded by Mr Snider It was recommended that this Ordinance be tabled to
the next meeting of the City Council to enable the City Attorney an opportunity
to incorporate the proposed amendments and research the legalities
Mr Snider moved to table Ordinance No 2581 to a special meeting of the City
Council on December 23, 1985 Seconded by Mr Hendler Motion carried
RECESS 9 15 RECONVENED 9 20
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING
CITY OF PASCO COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM PLAN:
It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law. There
were no written communications _
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. (It was concluded
this would be finalized bv_the end ,of-January, 1986) ,
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE_PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR CITIZEN INPUT ON THE 1986
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Mr David McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated the Block
Grant Advisory Committee held three meetings in November, during which, the
Committee approved the 1986 Community Development Plan containing the statement
of community development needs, and received oral and written proposals for
funding requests After reviewing 23 proposals in light of the Community
Development Block Grant requirements and City objectives, the Block Grant Citizen
Advisory Committee is recommending nine proposals for inclusion in the 1986 Block
Grant Program They are as follows
Housing Rehabilitation 75,000
Rental Rehabilitation 50,000
Home Security Program 20,000
Pasco Capital Improvement Program 10,000
Pasco Revolving Loan Fund 80,000
L I D Assistance 30,000
PDDA (Project Manager) 15,000
Sylvester Park Improvements 25,000
Program Administration 30,000
335,000
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1985
BLOCK GRANT HEARING - Continued
Councilman Snider asked if Block Grant funds could be used in the old
Boat Basin area to improve streets in that vicinity Staff replied negative
under criteria which must be followed
Mr Castaneda, representing interests of LaClinica Migrant Health Clinic, 515
W Court, urged monetary consideration of their program as they served a
badly needed service to the low income population They care for the farm
laborers, and during the past year, have delivered a large number of babies
They bill their patients but many of them cannot pay Their main source of
revenue is Federally funded, but at the present time, they have outgrown
their space and would like to expand
Mayor Jackson thanked Mr Castaneda for his presentation and praised their
program Unfortunately, difficult choices must be made and after screening
23 proposals very carefully, 9 were being recommended for the 1986 program
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
Mr Snider moved to adopt the 1986 Community Development Plan, Statement of
Objectives and Use of Funds, as recommended by the Block Grant Citizen Advisory
Committee Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO 2580 (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 1986
Ordinance No 2580 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to adopt
Ordinance No 2580, which establishes the appropriation authority for the
1986 Annual Budget Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call
vote of seven (7)
ORDINANCE NO 2582
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE VACATION OF CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN
THE CITY OF PASCO BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2558
Ordinance No 2582 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2582, amending the conditions of the vacation of Melrose Avenue Seconded
by Mrs Boothe
City Attorney, Greg Rubstello, called attention to Section 1 where it states
in part " the applicant shall deed to the City of Pasco by Statutory Warranty
Deed " Instead of that language, he recommends the following
"The applicant shall deed to the City of Pasco by Quit-Claim deed,
supported by an owner's policy of title insurance, insuring that
the property is free of encumbrances and there are no defects in
title "
Mr Hendler moved to amend Ordinance No 2582 by inserting recommendation
of City Attorney Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried
Mr Snider moved to approve Ordinance No 2582, as amended Seconded by
Mrs Boothe Motion carried (Mr Snider suggested that staff research
releasing some rights-of-way as there are some 100' ones when we only
need 40')
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1985
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued
ORDINANCE NO 2583
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTH WITHIN THE CITY OF
PASCO FROM I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) to 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
Ordinance No 2583 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt
Ordinance No 2583, rezoning the property therein from I-1 (Light Industrial)
to 1-2 (Heavy Industrial) Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO 1702
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO 1 TO THE MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMING FOR FUNDS
Resolution No 1702 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve
Resolution No 1702, authorizing the Mayor to sign Supplement #1 to the Municipal
Agreement between the City of Pasco and the Washington State Department of
Transportation for construction on the railroad crossing swing gates on "A"
Street vicinity of Front Avenue Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO 1703
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO 1 TO THE MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMING FOR FUNDS
Resolution No 1703 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to approve
Resolution No 1703, authorizing the Mayor to sign Supplement #1 to the
Municipal Agreement between the City of Pasco and Washington State Department
of Transportation for construction on the railroad swing gates on Ainsworth
Street vicinity of 4th Avenue Seconded by Mr Snider Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
Animal Control Services Mr Snider moved to authorize the City Manager to
contract with the Benton-Franklin Humane Society for 1986 Animal Control
Services with a maximum contract fee of $53,000 for 48 hours/week patrol
service Seconded by Mr Hendler Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5)
Councilmen Schmidt and Green voting no
Water Main Improvement Agreement - Port of Pasco Mr Snider moved to authorize
the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Port of Pasco to jointly share
construction costs for water line construction at the Tri Cities Airport
Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried
Oregon Avenue Extended Railroad Construction and Maintenance Agreement -
Project No 85-3-04 Mr Snider moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with the Burlington Northern Railroad by which the City agrees to pay
the Railroad to construct and maintain a railroad crossing on Oregon Avenue
Seconded by Mr Hendler
Following a short discussion, it was determined that the City Manager would
meet with Railroad officials in an attempt to negotiate obligations of both
parties with a possible escape clause written into the agreement
Motion carried
Oregon Avenue Extension Railroad Crossings - Project No 85-3-04 Mr Schmidt
moved to authorize the Mayor to petition the Washington Utilities and Transportation
Commission to construct the railroad crossings for Oregon Avenue Seconded by
Mr Morgan Motion carried
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1985
NEW BUSINESS - Continued
Permission to Advertise for Bids for Construction of Oregon Avenue -
City 'Project No 85-3-04 Mrs Green moved to authorize staff to call for
bids for construction of Oregon Avenue, City Project No 85-3-04 Seconded
by Mrs Boothe Motion carried
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
The following items were placed on January 6, 1986 Workshop Agenda
a Golf Course Advertising
b Renaming a portion of Court Street
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, Mr Snider moved for adjournment Seconded by Mr
Schmidt Motion carried Meeting adjour,n&at 10 30 P 1
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elyn Wells, ity Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 4, day o
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