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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-1974 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 59 JANUARY 15, 1974 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald D. Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt, Donald Linton, Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: M.B. Winegar, City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. ELECTION OF MAYOR: In accordance with an advice from the Attorney General's office, previously reported by Attorney Wayne Campbell that an executive session may be utilized for the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro -Tem, Mr. Denney moved that the City Council retire to the Office of the City Manager for that purpose. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. (The Council retired at 8:07 P.M.) At 8:27 P.M., the Councilmen returned to the chambers and Mr. Wilkins announced that Donald D. Linton had been elected Mayor for another two-year term. Mayor Linton, in turn, announced that Sam Hunt would be Mayor Pro -Tem. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Denney moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held January 2, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. CLAIMS: The following payroll claims.were presented for approval: Judicial $ 184.06 Executive 527.65 Legal 179.17 Planning 160.80 Building & Property Service 15.01 Police 6,446.52 Fire 4,453.66 Protective Inspections 78.82 Engineering 643.20 Housing & Occupancy 78.82 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET E.E.A. FUND NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $12,767.71 1,180.17 655.81 50.82 521.06 414.27 569.88 1,514.80 2,578.53 421.98 1,624.04 $22,299.07 Mr. Schor moved that Payroll Voucher Nos. 14199 through 14355 in the total amount of $22,299.07 be approved for payment this 15th day of January, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven -(7). (This represents pay period of December 26, 1973 through December 31, 1973). ,MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS - Continued: M-0 JANUARY 15, 1974 The following general claims as of December 31, 1973 were submitted for approval: Legislative $ 20.00 Judicial Judicial 90.49 -259.01 Executive 72.15 Planning Legal 138.18 188.84 Planning 1,781.81 Police Building & Property Service 185.96 1,552.13 Police 2,994.89 Engineering Fire 2,088.13 12.00 Detention/Correction 481.40 Health Protective Inspections 46.74 $12,650.23 Ambulance & Aid 245.97 Engineering 87.63 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 8,233.35 STREET 10,947.63 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 487.50 LIBRARY 801.71 CEMETERY 105.70 URBAN RENEWAL 413.76 PARKS & RECREATION 924.80 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE 28.59 CAPITAL PROJECT - PARKS & RECREATION 400.00 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 3,586.43 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENCUMBRANCE RESERVE 813.13 ENTERPRISE GOLF -0- ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 1,871.46 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 516.74 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,170.80 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $30,301.60 Mr. Hunt moved that voucher nos. 9104 through 9164 in the total amount of $30,301.60 be approved for payment this 15th day of January, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The following general claims for 1974 were submitted for approval: Legislative $ 75.00 Judicial 73.81 Executive -259.01 Legal 270.13 Planning 2,907.09 Building & Property Services 188.84 Other Services 3,870.23 Police 2,345.88 Fire 1,552.13 Protective Inspections 74.37 Engineering 184.45 Housing & Occupancy 12.00 Other Physical Environment 696.00 Health 141.29 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $12,650.23 STREET 185.88 E.E.A. FUND 145.64 LIBRARY 221.58 CEMETERY 111.23 URBAN RENEWAL 5,763.91 PARKS & RECREATION 311.55 CAPITAL PROJECT INTER CITY BRIDGE 21,768.64' ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 1,923.19 ENTERPRISE GOLF 501.45 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 19,683.76 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,273.13 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2,489.23 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $67,029.42 7 I l MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS - Continued: JANUARY 15, 1974 6.1 Mr. Wilkins moved that claim voucher nos. 9102 and 9103 and 9165 through 9214 in the total amount of $67,029.42 be approved for payment this 15th day of January, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). I.A.F.F. ##1433 - AMBULANCE DRIVERS: In response to correspondence in agenda (at Manager's request), Mr. Winegar stated he was at a disadvantage to negotiate with the firefighters in view of his leaving; however, it was his recommendation that ambulance drivers be included in the bargaining agreement but not under Civil Service regulations. Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with International Association of Firefighters concerning ambulance drivers, with the understanding that they be included in the Firemen's contract but not placed under Civil Service. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. RESIGNATION - RALPH OAKLEY - PLANNING COMMISSION: Correspondence was received from Ralph Oakley, resigning as a member of the Planning Commission due to conflict in his working schedule. Mayor Linton reluctantly accepted Mr. Oakley's resignation and commended him for his long time participation. Mr. Hunt moved that the City of Pasco accept resignation of Ralph Oakley "with regret." Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE A PORTION OF NORTH SECOND AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF BOLIN'S ADDITION: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Correspondence was read from City Planning Commission, recommending the vacation of North Second Avenue between West Pearl -Street and West North Street, and further, that the entire street remain as an easement. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: MILTON SCHULTZ called attention to letter he had written the City Council re: location of proposed new bridge.and unnecessary tearing down of existing bridge. He reminded the Council that he had written the Coast Guard teo,,'arid;`£heri,-asked for `an itemized -,list of-expen"dr,tures,connec.ted with new bridge. Mr. Winegar assured him he could get a copy. Councilman Denney asked Mr. Schultz if he had abandoned the idea of an underwater-. river tunnel. The reply was negative. Councilman Wilkins asked Mr. Schultz if he was an engineer. Again, the answer was negative, he was an electrician. At this point, Mayor Linton invited Mr. Ed Hendler to respond on progress of new Inter -City Bridge. Mr. Hendler stated that he would be going back to Washington again as he had met with opposition from the Coast Guard relative to vertical clearance. He enlightened the Council of progress from 1970 to date and expressed his concern that one man could alter the decision of many and cost the taxpayers an:-, additional $190,.000 004iri.6rder to raise the vertical clearance from 56' to 61 1/2'. Mayor Linton thanked Mr. Hendler for his response and commended him for his efforts. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1622: AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURES WHEREBY THE CITY OF PASCO MAY PAY ADDITIONAL FUNDS ON CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS THAT UTILIZE CONTRACTORS AND RESIDENTS OF A DESIGNATED AREA WHEN THE COST THEREOF IS AT LEAST 2/3 SUPPORTED BY A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM. Ordinance No. 1622 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1622 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Prior to question, Councilman Tidrick moved that this Ordinance be tabled to next regular Workshop Meeting for further study. 62 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE No 1622 - Continued: JANUARY 15, 1974 Motion to table passed by four (4) yes (Adams, Denney, Schor & Tidrick) and three (3) no. (Wilkins, Linton & Hunt). ORDINANCE NO. 1623: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1623 was read by title only. M,,— ft& s,moYedrthattQrd nanc�_fNo. 3623 be,ad ted ;�,; eeonded;;by'Mx:.oKunt.. pul of onacarr1gdnb9erQl2 yca �evQt€so seven ,�7L�.iv.CThe,:Qity�Manage_r, statedathatthis,Ordinanc_eowould notnbe gubl--shed until necessary easements were received, and correction of legal description of property within the area). ORDINANCE NO. 1624: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN STREET IN THE BOLIN ADDITION, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1624 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1624 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Linton appointed ROBERT ORANGE to fill the unexpired term of Larry Forbes (expires April 7, 1974) on the Planning Commission and asked the Council's concurrence: Mr. Hunt moved that the City Council confirms appointment of Robert Orange to fill the unexpired term of Larry Forbes on the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. RESIGNATION OF WALTER OBERST - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: A letter of resignation was read from Walter Oberst and accepted by Mayor Linton with regret. Mr. Wilkins moved to accept resignation of Walter Oberst from the Civil Service Commission with extreme regret. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Mayor Linton appointed SPENCE JILEK to fill the unexpired term of Walter Oberst (February 17, 1976) on the Civil Service Commission, and asked the Council's concurrence. Councilman Denney asked that this appointment be referred to Workshop Session of the City Council as he was opposed to appointment of Mr. Jilek due to handling of recent salary study for City Councilmen. Councilman Tidrick stated he was not opposed to appointment of Mr. Jilek, but would like to know of vacancies and appointments prior to regular City Council meetings. He questioned the urgency. Mayor Linton responded by stating there was a possibility the City may lose another member on the Civil Service Commission and he felt Mr. Jilek was experienced on that Board and had served the City well. Further, it would have been highly inappropriate for him to submit name of appointment prior to tonight's meeting when no one knew who the new Mayor would be. Councilman Schor defended Mr. Jilek as a conscientious citizen who had devoted many hours to City service without charge and did not feel his character should be defamed in public without just cause. Mr. Schor moved that the City Council concurs with appointment of Spence Jilek to fill the unexpired term of Walter Oberst on the Civil Service Commission. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Hunt, Linton, Schor & Tidrick. NO: Denney & Wilkins. 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 1974 NEW BUSINESS: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CITY HALL REMODELING: Mr. Hunt moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to proceed with proposal of McCue & Associates for architectural services, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - URBAN RENEWAL: Mr. Adams moved that -the City be authorized to purchase Parcel 36-3 in the amount of -$4,750 from Johnnie B. Searcy. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COOPERATIVE USE AGREEMENT - JUMP OFF JOE RADIO FACILITIES Mr. Adams moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. PASCO ARCADE: As the decision has not been handed down from King County re: Arcades, and word had been received that tenants of the Pasco Arcade may vacate, the City Manager asked the Council if they wished to go chasing after delinquent taxes when legal fees to do so would probably amount to as much as taxes owed. It was his recommendation that if.the:.-premises were vacated by March 1, 1974, that the City take no_further ac.ti-on to collect outside taxes. The City Attorney responded by stating that in exchange for vacation,of'-prem ses, the Cit would be settling a disputed matter The City Manager further responded to the Council that the fees could not be collected until the court case is resolved, so the money owed is only an assumption of debt, but would have no effect on Elmo's if the King County case supports our City Ordinance. If the Pasco Arcade were to reopen at another location, the business would be under the new Ordinance. Mr. Schor moved that the City of Pasco accept offer of settlement ffdm.:the Pasco Arcade with amended date of March 1, 1974 for vacancy. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Councilman Denney voting no) PARTICIPATION IN TRI -CITY FIRE CONSOLIDATION STUDY: Mr. Hunt moved that the City of Pasco participate in Tri -City Fire Consolidation Study and authorized that two Councilmen serve as part of the committee along with the City Manager, Fire Chief, and invite two Union representatives to participate. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. COUNCILMEN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 1974: Mayor Linton asked that each Councilman take committee appointment recap home and return to him. list their preference for service and Councilman Schor stated he would be unable to attend meeting of Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference on January 18th due to conflict of meeting dates, and asked that alternate Sterl Adams attend for him. Mayor Linton asked Mr. Adams if he would serve as an alternate on Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference and the reply was affirmative. Mayor Linton asked Councilman Tidrick if he would consider filling vacancies of former Councilman, Larry Larsen temporarily. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Tidrick asked that Pasco Municipal Code be placed on Workshop Agenda as he felt some sections were antiquated and needed to be either eliminated or modernized. The City Manager reminded the Council that January 22, 1974 had been suggested as date for initial screening of City Manager applications; therefore, regular Workshop Meeting would be held January 29, 1974. Mr. Hunt moved;tha't the City Council concurs with recommendation of City Manager with date of January 22, 1974 as date of screening applications for City Manager in an executive session, and regular Workshop Meeting to be held January 29, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. lti� MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 1974 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Schor suggested that he and the City Manager get together soon to discuss progress edition as they were the original committee selected to work on this and report back at Workshop Meeting, January 29, 1974. Councilman Tidrick asked that a follow-up be made of Mr. Earl Warren's complaint of January 2, 1974 re: Humane Society. This was noted by staff. Mayor Linton asked that his salary as Mayor be reduced to $200 per month, per recommendation of Citizen Committee as he felt this was a fair figure. The City Attorney reminded Mr. Linton that this request should be in writing to avoid paying income tax on the full amount. Councilman Tidrick reiterated that he felt the Mayor's position should be paid well as he could regulate his hours better than some; however, he should be compensated for time away from his business which is quite demanding at times. Councilman Wilkins felt all councilmen should be compensated for time spent on City business. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M, DONAL D. LINTON, AYOR ATTEST: d HARRY D. KI ER, DIREC-POR OFjjFINANCE AND EX-OFFICI C TY CLERK V PASSED and APPROVED this__day of February, 1974. ( )��_ W_x-� Zerk's Representative 1 1