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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-1975 Minutes200 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 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 Roach, City Attorney; Leo E. Olney, Director of Finance; James Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Captain Ken Hutton, Police Department: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of regular meeting, held February 4, 1975, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Encumbrance Reserve $ 431.92 Legislative 355.14 Judicial 444.84 Executive 451.88 Financial & Administrative 1,800.00 Legal 258.27 Planning 519.81 Other General Governmental Services 397.02 Police 9,596.74 Fire 4,189.23 Detention/Correction 882.90, Protective Inspections 333.99 Ambulance & Aid 1,705.53 Engineering 993.13 Housing & Community Development 270.42 Other Physical Environment 877.92 Health 5,209.38 General Fund Sales Tax 1.52 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET E.E.A. FUND LIBRARY CEMETERY CEMETERY SALES TAX URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT -.STADIUM CONVENTION CENTER CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE CAPITAL PROJECT - STREET, CBD REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE.GOLF ENTERPRISE GOLF SALES TAX ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT REFUNDS EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SALES TAX ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 28,719.64 8,845.21 229.68 2,286.76 1,041.87 49.00 15,346.47 3,600.25 9,998.72 4.,966.32 26.58 15,017.71 41,208.64 3,433.71 128.72 28,382.75 4,172.40 4,332.42 8.86 3,907.07 $175,702.78 Mr. Wilkins moved that warrant nos. 2044 through 2164.in the total amount of $175,702.78 be approved for payment this 18th.day of February, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: FEBRUARY 18, 1975 PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, requesting a public hearing to rezone that portion of west 6 acres of northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 25, T9N, R. 29 E.W.M. from Medium Density R-2 to High Density R-3. Mr. Schor moved that a public hearing be held March 4, 1975, for the purpose of hearing.this request. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: FINAL MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THEW UBLIC HEARING OPEN ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974: Mayor Linton asked if copies of Statement of Needs were available. The City Manager replied that no copies had been run; however, they would be happy to make ::; some available for people in attendance. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS TRANSPOSED IN ORDER TO RUN NECESSARY COPIES. • VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: GERALD TURNER: Mr. Schor moved that claim of Gerald Turner (City grader backed into claimant's vehicle while it was parked in City Parking Lot),be referred to Insurance Carrier and City Attorney for disposition. Seconded by•Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1699: AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION, TO BE SECTION NO. 18 TO ORDINANCE NO. 1650, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SAFETY RELATING THERETO, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Ordinance No. 1699 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1699 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven.(7). ORDINANCE NO. 1700: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GAMBLING, PROVIDING FOR, AND LEVYING, A TAX UPON THE INCOME DERIVED FROM THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; PRO- VIDING FOR NECESSARY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH A TAX; PROVIDING FOR THE -EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.28 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9.28.010 and 9.28.020 AND BY ADDING.9.28.030, 9.28.040, 9.28.050, 9.28.060, 9.28.070, 9.28.080, 9.28.090, 9.28.100; 9.28.110, 96'28.120; 9.28.130, 9.28.140, 9.28.150, 9.28.160 AND 9.28.170 AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.. 1683. Ordinance No. 1700 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1700 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1700 be tabled. Seconded by Mrs•. Sargent. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: NO: Adams, Schor, Tidrick and Wilkins. YES: Denney, Linton & Sargent. (Discussion) The City Attorney briefly outlined procedures allowed by State Law in regard to taxation on gambling. Mr. Denney stated that the City gets approximately $2,000 revenue yearly from gambling, less than 1/5 of 1% of gross taken for gambling, and could see no reason why the County should set the rates. 202 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: FEBRUARY 18, 1975 Councilman Schor reminded the Council. that the voters, on three separate occasions, had indicated they wanted gambling, not taxation. Mayor Linton concurred; however, he felt that the City should tax .to the maximum allowed by the State and suggested meeting with the County Commissioners in an attempt to work out this difference amicably. .(County presently taxes at 3% and City wants to tax at 10% maxdmum allowed by the State). The City Attorney reminded the Council that they couldn't tax any amount over and above that already set by the County unless the County would agree to increase their percentage. Mr. Adams asked, "in essence, aren't we giving them the.chance to regulate tax on gambling?" The reply was affirmative. taxation Mr. Denney stated that we would have to increase gamblingAabout 400% to meet expenses; further, that the Tavern Owners set the rates they felt they could pay and the County Commissioners adopted it. Mr. Wilkins favored following what the State has allowed and urged going to the County Commissioners and telling them what we want, "we want higher taxes." Mr. Denney stated that specific amounts should -be inserted into the Ordinance and the following amounts were suggested: On Bingo and raffles, 10% of gross minus prizes; on Punchboards & Pulltabs, 5% of the gross and Cardrooms should be taxed at 20% of the gross. Mr:,_Schor submitted the following statistics on gambling taxation: BINGO, RAFFLES (13 cities) 9 at 10% less prizes 1 at 5% less prizes 1 at 3% less prizes 1 at 7% less prizes 1 at 5% gross PUNBHBOARDS & PULLTABS: (9 cities) 7 at 5% 1 at 3% 1 at 2% SOCIAL CARD ROOMS (requires membership): $1.00 to $100.00 PUBLIC CARD ROOMS: (7 cities) 4 at 10% gross 2 at 5% gross 1 at $250 per table per year. 1 at 20% gross (Tacoma) Mr. Schor requested that a copy of these minutes, showing discussion on Ordinance No. 1700, be sent to the County Commissioners. Main motion failed by the following roll call vote: NO: Denney, Linton, Sargent and Tidrick. YES: Schor, Adams and Wilkins. Councilman Denney asked that this Ordinance be placed on Workshop Agenda. The City Manager asked if.the Council wanted him to arrange a joint meeting with the County Commissioners to discuss gambling taxation. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that Tuesday, February 25th, in conjunction with regular workshop meeting would be suitable. Mrs. Sargent stated she would -rather meet with the County Commissioners before voting on Gambling Ordinance. 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING (HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) RECONVENED: 202, F EBRUARY 18, 1975 Mrs. Carol Ezell pointed out that last paragraph of City Engineer's letter to Mayor & City Council should be noted in minutes:. "It should be pointed out that the second and third year programs under the actual development program are not binding and may be revised each year'." Mrs. Ezell further objected to C.B.D. as being No. 1 priority when there were other areas of the City needing assistance much more. She stated she was in favor -of the Central Business District improvement, but believed the people benefitting from it should pay for it. She urged to Council to give C.B.D. part of .the money, but give the people their fair share too. She called attention to the fact that there were 157 houses in Pasco with sub -standard. plumbing and no where does the fact sheet state where jobs are going to be.brought in. She stated the City had an inadequate Affirmative Action Plan and reiterated that the City could be forced to pay back funds if their project is not viable. Mr. Whipple, KORD Radio, stated that they were looking for .larger quarters in the downtown.area; however, with the present blight, inadequate parking, etc., they would find it undesirable to move. However, if an improvement is made in the down- town area, they definitely would consider moving. Mr. Frank Thompen, Manager of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, poi%nted out that Pasco has lost $76,000 in real property taxes between 1968 and 1974 due to vacancies in the downtown area. He gave percentage figures that had been given to Urban Renewal, Lincoln Terrace and East Pasco Neighborhood Facility to assist low income people and stated that C.B.D. is scant 3% of 9.6 million figure. He gave additional figures granted to C.A.C. and summarized his stateme_nt__-by saying, "the Pasco merchants are only getting their fair share." Mr. Denney reiterated that it had been brought to his attention that -the reason he favored the C.B.D. project was to sel;l,'_shrubbery to the City from his place of business. He wanted the record to show that he had never sold any nursery stock to the City, didn't intend to, but over the years had donated over a $1,000 worth to the City. Mrs. Rita Schmidt disagreed with "putting a new face on buildings" when -you have nothing inside. She urged enforcement of Building Codes to keep buildings up to date. Mr. Denney reminded the delegation that the City of Pasco spends more Federal money on basis of property than any City in the United States. Mrs. Mary Symington asked, "why aren't landlords.forced to keep buildings up?" She felt that Pasco was growing north and west and objected to decorating empty buildings in the downtown area. Mr. Tidrick asked staff how much was going to be spent on acquiring sub -standard buildings in the downdown area. The City Manager replied that it was presently being appraised. Mr. Adams asked "what percentage is City paying on overall project?" Staff replied approximately $35,000 or 10% of total L.I:D. Mr. Vern Schuelein,asked if the money was going to be lumped into one pot for C.B.D. The reply was affirmative. Mr. Wilbur Skinner asked if the City was going to incur costs of demolishing buildings. Mayor Linton replied that the owners would be assessed through L.I.D. procedures and that every effort was being made to work out anuniform.and equitable manner for every- one.. Mr. Chet Bailie.vf-avored the C.B.D. project, but the mini -park "bugged" him. He felt the City needed parking more than parks. Mayor Linton responded by stating that the City had very inadequate rest room facilities in the downtown area and that mothers shopping with small children would welcome such a facility in the mini -park area. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: FEBRUARY 18, 1975 Mr. Charles Grigg disagreed with public restroom .theory and stated this should be the businessman's responsibility to furnish such a facility. Mr. Grigg opposed "blatent",spending of money on a 12 -.block area, and stated that.you should.not give special gifts to special interest group in 12 -block area. Mrs. Kathy Utz stated that Pasco was not an entitlement city, but a hold-harmle ss city and urged the continuation of helping low and moderate income people. Mrs. Carol Ezell reminded the Council that our Fire Exam was discriminatory because there were no provisions for women. Mayor Linton replied that if a woman wanted to apply for firefighter, the field was.open. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. NEW BUSINESS: ACQ. OF PARCEL 37-1, JAMES GRAY: Mr. Denney moved that acquisition of Parcel No. 3791, James Gray, in the amount of $8,700 be approved. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). STREET SWEEPER BID: Mr. Schor moved that bid for street sweeper be awarded to American Machinery Company of Spokane, Washington in the amount of $48,594.00. Seconded by Mr. Adams. (Discussion) Mr. Schor stated he had moved for approval in order to get item on the floor for discussion. He thanked the City Manager for getting answers to his questions in regard to bidding;}however, he.had three areas of concern, namely, bidding, equipment and sweeper vs. catch basin cleaner. Bidding: Advertising in Tri City Herald with no local suppliers, requesting bids from seven regional suppliers rather than national sources, only one bidder able to meet written specifications. 0 Equipment; With one cubic yard weighing 1700 pounds, it would appear the maximum load would be about 6+ cubic yards, yet capacity listed at 13 cubic yards. Sweeper vs. Catch Basin: Following is a summarization of various cities and their particular equipment. Vancouver, Wn. has 13 cu. yd. machine used exclusively for cleaning catch basins and dry wells - they'complain of slowness. Other equipment used for sweeping. Eugene, Oregon has 16 cu.yd. machine used exclusively for cleaning catch basins, found it no good for street sweeping because of its size and handling. Klamath Falls, Oregon has 8 - 10 cu.yd. machine ordered. They plan to use it for catch basin cleaning and leaf pickup. Also complained of handling. LaGrande, Oregon has 13 cu. yd. machine used for catch basin cleaning and street sweeping. They find it satisfactory. Moab, Utah recommends it for street washing. Complained of noise and requires second machine for pickup. They are dissatisfied. Cowlitz County has 16 cu. yd. machine and report it as good all around. No further discussion, main motion failed by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Tidrick and Wilkins. NO: Denney, Linton, Sargent and Schor. (The City Manager called attention to the fact that if the Council did not wish this on a Workshop until March 11th, we should reject present bids and recall at a later date). CALL FOR BIDS - WATER SUPPLIES: Mr. Adams moved that staff be authorized to advertise for bids for water department cast iron, copper pipe, valves, hydrants. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: FEBRUARY 18, 1975 HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPME14T ACT OF 1974: Mr. Schor moved that application for Housing & Community Development Act Funds -of 1974, as presented, be executed and authorize submission of this application. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: YES: Denney, Linton, Sargent, Schar & Wilkins. NO: Adams & Tidrick. HENDLER/MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY REPORT: Mr. Denney moved that Phase I report, as presented by Ed Hendler & Associates on February 13, 1975, be accepted_. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Tidrick voting no. Mr. Hendler questioned when Phase II would be discussed and it was agreed to discuss this at Workshop Meeting of February 25, 1975. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Donald .Linton, Mayor ATTEST: Leo E. Olney, Director of Finance and Ex -officio City Clerk i PASSED and APPROVED this day o 1975. I� 1