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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-1975 Minutes1 1 MINUTES PA5CO CITY' COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JANUARY 21, 1975 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, Donald Linton, Billie Sargent, Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and,Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Harry D. Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick T. Roach, City Attorney; Leo E. Olney, Director of Finance;sJames Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of the regular meeting, held January 7, 1975, be approved as written. Seconded by, Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were submitted (1974 expenditures) for approval: Executive $ 26.82 Planning 12,335.00 Building & Property Services 17.10 Other Services 1,063.84 Police 394.97 Fire 347.27 Detention/Correction .25 Protective Inspections 13.56 Ambulance & Aid 12.08 Engineering 28.79 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: 279.81 CITY STREET LIBRARY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $14,239.68 11,612.05 49.80 463.77 202.57 97.00 652.33 856.30 3,713.18 $31,886.68 .Mr. Schor moved that Warrant Nos. 1808 through 1842 in the total amount of $31,886.68 be approved for payment this 21st day of January, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The following claims were submitted (1975 expenditures) for approval: Legislative $ 1,25.35 Judicial 82.92 Executive 302.50 Planning 31.47 Building & Property Services 254.06 Other Services 17.40 Police 8,300.43, Fire 3,304.98 Detention/Correction 2,578.10 Protective Inspections 67.72 Ambulance & Aid 279.81 Engineering 122.53 Housing & Occupancy 12.00 Health 270.76 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: (Continued Next Page) $15,750.03 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS - Continued: STREET LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIREMEN'S PENSION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: JANUARY 21, 1975 483.71 121.09 821.97 17,001.35 581.87 740.20 3,365.22 1,076.69 1,873.16 1,250.94 1,337.45 40.35 $44,444.03 Mr. Denney moved that Warrant Nos. 1843 through 1946 in the total amount of $44,444.03 be approved for payment this 21st day of January, 1975. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Building & Property Service. Other General Services _ Police Fire Protective Inspection Ambulance & Aid Engineering Housing & Occupancy Other Physical Environment TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET FUND ..ARTERIAL STREET INTER CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E.E.A. & C.E.T.A. GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 784.61 1,250.80 2,888.00 1,211.60 1,815.00 62.40 16.20 38,969.84 31,406.85 531.90 1,926.89 3,272.40 531.90 -n- $ 84,668.39 7,215.15 -0- -0- -0- 3,225.00 2,609.83 3,828.40 7,986.99 16,346.65 2,944.25 3,783.77 11,516.29 2,658.63 146,783.35 1 L Mr. Wilkins moved that Payroll. Voucher Nos. 2721 through 3224 in the total amount of $146,783.35 beapprovedd,foal~payment this 21st day of January, 1975. Seconded by Mr..Adams. Motion 'carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATIONS: PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben,Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending adoption 6f proposed bicycle paths"• within the City of Pasco. These paths will be incorporated with the Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference Bike Path Plan. Mr. Schor moved that a Public Hearing be held February 4; 1975 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. 1 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: JANUARY 21','.1975 1.83 PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben'Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone for Lots 2 and 3, Block 9, Stadium Addition, from Residential R-1 to Residential R-2. Mr. Wilkins moved that a Public Hearing be held February 4, 1975 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. T.idrick�. ,Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (First Public Hearing): It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and,.posted. The City Manager read the following news release into the record: "The City of:Pasco announces the City's participation in the -Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The funding level for the -next three years for the City is anticipated to be approximately $250,000 per year. This act con- solidates and replaces a host of federal grants for -housing, community development, and social services funded in previous years. Most importantly, it provides several billion dollars over a number of years for community development. This act poses an important challenge to the citizens of Pasco., It gives the City an opportunity to plan for and use federal funds in a comprehensive rather than piecemeal way. It combines a wide variety of programs, ranging from federal housing to historic preservation. In theory, the Act gives local government more flexi- bility and simplifies the task of obtaining federal funds.. The City would like input.from local residents on what types of improvements they would like to see and how the money Pasco will acquire should ,be spent'. -SeVen.,specifi.c objectives of the act include: *Elimination of slums and blight and prevention of neighborhood decay. *Elimination of conditions detrimental to heal:th;1safety .and public welfare. *Conservation and expansion of the nation's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and environment for all persons -J, *Expansion and improvement of public services' which are essential to sound community development. :. *Utilization of land -and other natural resources more rationally. *Reduction of the isolation of different income groups by deconcentrating housing opportunities for people with low and moderate'incomes, and by -revitalizing deteriorated neighborhoods.:-: 1 *Restoration and preservation of properties with historical or other special value. The goals of the Housing and Dommunity Development program are rather -broad. But, t1he types of fundable items, are more specifically laid out. Briefly, here's what can be done with Community Development Funds: *Acquisition of real property which is: blighted or deteriorated, appropriate foe:restoration or for conservation, or used for -public works sites;• *Construction or reconstruction of public works facilities; utflities, streets, street -lights, etc. �. *Code enforcement in deteriorating areas to arrest decline. *Removal of material and architectural barriers for the elderly and the handicapped. *Activities necessary to develop a comprehensive community development plan. *Administrative costs.and carrying charges-rel-ated,to the -planning -and -execution of community�development.and housing activities, including the provision of information and resources to residents of areas in which community development and housing activities are to be concentrated. But there are things which are not fundable under this act'. These include con- struction of public facilities.(buildings for the conduct of general government, stadiums, auditoriums, schools, airports, transit facilities, hospitals, etc.) The City will hold several public hearings to receive comments and suggestions on the allocation of the monies.. *The first Awo being on January 21 and 28. The City's Social Planning Commission will also be providing input through -'neighborhood meetings and the concerns of var..ious: interest .groups.'!. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: JANUARY. 21., 1975 Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber was vitally interested in Item No. 1; namely, blighted areas. He felt the C.B.D. project fits in this category, and on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, endorsed C.B.D. project as top priority for funds. Councilman Denney expressed concern that new shopping areas on.North Chase Street could also become blighted areas within a few years and asked Mr. Thomsen what the chamber was doing to prevent blight. Mr. Thomsen replied, "the Chamber of Commerce is in a precarious position because of zone variances the City Council has allowed in that area." He further reiterated that he, personally, had had inquiries from o.ut of town busi.nessmen interested in locating in Pasco, and when they saw the off-street parking situation, they were not interested. To this, Mr. Denney replied that he was not criticizing .the CBD project, he was merely pointing out ,his areas of concern. Mr. Max Andrus, Chairperson of the Social Planning Commission, presented the City Manager with a sampling group of questionaires, submitted by residents of the entire City as to what they felt the most urgent needs were. Staff will review dompleted forms.and prepare a recap prior to.next public hearing. Kathy Utz, Community Action Committee, reminded the Council that.the primary objective of the Community Development Act is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for.persons of l.ow and moderate income. She felt conservation and expansion was the key. Further, community development should contribute to housing opportunities by development activity that contributes to the general economic viability of the community and give priority attention to housing in their planning activities. Mrs. Utz also stated,, "Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of.1968, as amended requiring that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area, and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to eligible business:concerns.which are located in, or owned in substantial part by, persons residing in the area of the project. Miss Karen Sargent was disappointed:by.lack of publicity given the public hearing and asked "who was the responsible entity?" The City Manager responded by stating it was the City's responsibility and that there had been an editorial in local paper on Sunday, January 19th, plus.notice of public hearing had been placed in classififed section.as well as radio coverage. : Mr. Max Andrus asked if all the allocated money was going to the C.B.D. project. Mr. Thomsen replied that there was no price tag.. Mr. Tidrick then asked, "isn't it correct that the City Council has already allocated approximately $290,0001' in HUD monies for C.B.D.V Mayor Linton replied that it was closer to $250,000 budgeted in 1975. Director of Community Development Mr. Jim Ajax, City Engineerl stated that Title I is essentially,Community Develop- ment and does cover a broad activity. Title II deals with housing and basically and very briefly before submitting the application, it is the City's charge to establish and/or confirm:. 1) long term community objectives (requiring more than three years for accomplishment), 2) community needs (quantified where possible and provide backup data), 3) short term objectives (requiring no" -tare than three years to accomplish),_ 4) specific projects and/or activities to be accomplished during the next three years, and 5) housing survey and annual goal for housing assistance. Mr. Howard Young questioned validity of "blight" and "decay" and encouraged the tearing down of deteriorated buildings because they were deteriorating the surrounding business neighborhood. He stated, "it's time we spend it downtown." Mr. Merle Hornbaker,.-Franklin,County Commissioner, reiterated that C.B.D. would help everybody and bring jobs back to Pasco. Mr. Frank Thomsen stated,he had heard segments of "what's in it for me?" To clarify this,.he said that property tax alone on area from 2nd to 5th between Columbia and Clark, comparing 1968 to 1973 was,$76,238.00 less. As the tax base goes down, the gap is narrowed as to what we can spend on a budget. _Mr. Tidrick responded by stating that he, personally, thought the overall City tax had in- creased. Mr. Howard Young disagreed with Mr. Tidrick because not only had the City lost taxes on real estate, but also lost taxes on inventory. a MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING "P JANUARY 21, 1975 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: T+he C,ity_Manag_er indicatedthe,assessednvaluation�in'Pasco` lo_w'arr��v�1l=not a11ow• -. the'lCityo receive the ma,cimumstax. revenueu;nder_trhelQI Stae'L�aw for'Cenera] Govennmenaefunda ng g _ons:. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Mayor Linton announced that there would be two (2) more hearings; namely, January 28, 1,975 and February 4, 1975. VISITORS: Mayor Linton introduced -and welcomed MR. LLOYD POUNDS, new N.A.A.C.P. President. A lady asked (no name given) why the traffic lights were switched to "flashing" so early in the evenings because.it was impossible to cross Court Street at either Lucas or Chase Streets when there has been a game at the High School or an event in the stadium. Mrs. Thomas agreed with complaint because she lived on -North Mead Street and found it nearly impossible to cross Court Street after"a game. The -staff will review -light situation and determine if 10:00 P.M. is -too early to switch the signal light -s to flashing. Mr. Wayne Campbell, former City Attorney and acting on behalf of John Severson, asked that prior to hiring a new Golf Pro, that the City Council, City Manager, Parks & Recreation Director get together with Mr. Severson in an attempt to iron out complaints registered against him. He reiterated that the City Council did have the right to talk to -Mr. Severson as an independent contractor and felt this was the fair thing to do. Further, there seemed to.be-two (2) issues at hand; namely, cleanliness and public relations, both of which could be worked out by a reasonable discussion. He reminded the Council that John had started work for the City when he was 36 years old, more than 15 years ago, and was one of the most respected golf pros in the profession. Mayor Linton responded by .stating that numerous discussions had been held on this, it had been voted upon twice, andihe could see no reason for "kicking a horse to death." Councilman Wilkins disagreed with Mayor Linton - he felt the Council should meet with Mr. Severson and hear his side of the controversey. Mr. Adams moved that Mr. Severson's contract be reviewed for further action as soon as possible. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried. (The Council agreed that this meeting should be held prior to the end of January; therefore, the date of January 29, 1975 at 8:00.P.M. was finally decided upon). CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: CHARLES ELLET, 1915 Meridian Street, Sewer back-up: Mr. Schor moved that potential claim of Charles Ellet be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by -.Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. GEORGE SUSKI, 1414 Riverside Drive, West Richland, vehicle damage:_ Mrs. Sargent moved that potential claim of George Suski be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. .1=_69:6 -:-' AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2.28 OF PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 281, REGARDING THE AIRPORT. Ordinance No. 1696. was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1696 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor._ Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: JANUARY 21, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1697: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL•CODE CHAPTER 2.32'AND ORDINANCE NO. 92, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC LIBRARY, PROVIDING A FUND FOR THE MAINTENANCE•OF THE SAME;, CREATING THE OFFICE OFA CITY LIBRARIAN AND FIXING THE LIBRARIAN'S DUTIES. The City Manager read Ordinance No. 1697 by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1697 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by -roll call vote.of seven -(7)., (Councilman Tidrick-asked whose payroll the library employees are carried on. Mr. Kinzer replied that they are presently being carried'on,City payroll., but their pay raises were set by Mid -Columbia Library). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION N0: 968: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN OUTDOOR -RECREATION PROJECT TO THE INTER -AGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION, AS PROVIDED BY THE MARINE RECREATION LAND ACT. The City Manager read Resolution No. 968 by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 968 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. (Discussion) 1 Mr. R.S. Brown, member of Park & Recreation'Advisory'Board, stated that if all these funds were allocated for proposed mini -park in downtown Pasco, leaving nothing for other park facilities, then they were opposed to this being the No. 1 priority. Councilman Tidrick supported Mr. Brown's views and stated he had done'some computation and the proposed mini -park would run between $10 and $20 per square foot. He felt this was a rather heavy expenditure for such a ismall park. Mrs. Thomas opposed mini -park and supported Park Board -by stating that she never shopped downtown Pasco, but if she did, she certainly,would not leave her children unattended in some park while she shopped. Councilman Wilkins responded to Mrs. Thomas by stating that businessmen should have the privilege of spending their money where they wanted to, and if a mini - park was desirable, then they should be entitled -to have it. Councilman Tidrick stated it'should be classed as part of parking lots and it should have been charged to parking lots and L.I.D. Councilman Schor retorted that it was difficult to get committees to agree; however, in 1972, Genesis thoughts were a simple form parking plaza but due to inflation costs have increased. Mr. Schor was'definite,that he did not favor reducing services but realized that new sources of revenue were going to be needed. He.referr.ed to downtown.Pasco as the Heart, City Hall as the Brain and the people as the backbone of this vitally needed.project,and strongly urged going ahead with the CBD project. Councilman Tidrick's main concern was that the people are not getting an opportunity to vote on it. 11 1 Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Tidrick voting no. r--7 I MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS - Continued: JANUARY 21, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 969: A RESOLUTION. REQUESTING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE DESIGN CONCEPT OF SIGN ROUTE I-182 WITHIN FRANKLIN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PASCO. The City Manager read Resolution No. 969 by title only: Mr. Denney moved, that Resolution No. 969 be approved. Seconded by Mr. Wil.kins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 970: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY GREGORY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY UNDER JOB NUMBER 74-05, MARIE STREET SANITARY SEWER. The City Manager read Resolution No. 970 by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 970 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried..by roll call vote of seven (7). =` UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CALL FOR BIDS - 16" WATERLINE ON N.'5TH & ARTHUR AVENUE: Mr. Schor moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for -installation contract on waterline located on North 5th & Arthur Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CALL FOR BIDS - VACUUM STREET SWEEPER & CATCH BASIN CLEANER: Mr. Schor.moved that staff be authorized to call for bids on a vacuum type street sweeper and catch basin, per the 1975 budget. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote -of seven (7). " PARKS & RECREATION 6 -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Mr. Schor moved that Park & Recreation 6 -year Capital Improvement Program for the years 1975 through 1980 be approved. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. Councilman Tidrick voting no. NEWS MEDIA COVERAGE VIA COLUMBIA TELEVISION, AUDIO: Mr. Tidrick moved that the City Manager be authorized to contact Columbia Television and Pacific Northwest Bell to make thenecessary-arrangementsfor coverage of council meetings at the one-time cost of approximately $550.00 and a charge of $20.00 per month. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion`carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mayor Linton and Mrs. Sargent voting no. (Mayor Linton stated he was not adverse to audio, but was opposed to the expenditure). ROAD 28, W. LEWIS TO SYLVESTER IMPROVEMENT, CONSISTING OF SIGNALIZATION, STORM SEWER, STREET & SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: Mr. Schor moved that staff be authorized and directed to prepare a Resolution of Intent to create a Local Improvement District for the improvements on Road 28. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AGREEMENT - BENTON-FRANKLIN COUNTIES HUMANE SOCIETY: -Mr. Adams moved that the Mayor be'authorized to sign Benton -Franklin Counties'Humane Society Agreement for 1975. Seconded by Mr.. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll tall vote` -of seven (7). (Council asked staff to ascertain.increased benefits to substantiate higher fee paid in 1975). NEW BUSINESS: URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION, PARCEL NO. 33A1, HUBERT HOWZE: Mr. Schor moved to approve the purchase of Parcel No. 33A-1 from Hubert H. Howze in the amount of $15,100. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 110 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: JANUARY 21, 1975 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM: The City Manager recommended tabling this until a later date as a more equitable payment rate was being worked out. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Denney moved that the staff be authorized to pay Mr. John Severson the sum of $4,838.65 before the end of January, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). APPOINTMENTS - PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Mayor Linton reappointed Mr. Tom Jackson and Mr. A.M. Killingsworth to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board, and asked Council's concurrence. Mr. Denney moved that appointment of Mr. Tom Jackson and Mr. A.M. Killingsworth to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board be confirmed. Seconded'by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE: Mayor Linton appointed Mr. M.R. Denney to the Community Action Committee and asked Council's concurrence. (Mr. Bill Wilkins to be alternate). Mr. Schor moved that appointment of Mr. M.R. Denney to the Community Action Committee be approved. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. SOCIAL AGENCIES: Councilman Denney was displeased over continual criticism the City Council is getting from various Social Agencies. Cities are never able to meet all the demands; therefore, he, personally,would never vote for any funds for social agencies until he sees their budget and what funds they have available. He stated he was preparing a Resolution to be considered regarding this issue. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING: Councilman Schor announced that there would be a Mayor's Conference National League of Cities) on March 2, 3, and 4, 1975, and -urged the City Council to send their mayor to this important conference. The -Association of Washington Cities -is arranging special flight rates and accomodations to reduce cost by as much as 1/3. Mr. Denney asked that this be placed on next Workshop Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Dona d'D. Linton, Mayor Attest; Leo E. Olney, Director of F' nce and Ex -officio City Clerk r_�, PASSED and APPROVED this ay of 1975. The City Council went into Executive Session at 10:25 for the purpose of discussing personnel.