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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-1975 Minutes206 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 4, 1975 Meeting called to order at'8:05 P.M. by the Honorable M.R. Denney, Mayor Pro -Tem. lyr. Adams moved that M.R. Denney act as Mayor Pro -Tem in the absence of Mayor Donald Linton and Mayor Pro -Tem Al Schor. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Billie Sargent, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Mayor Linton and Councilman Al Schor were absent attending the National League of Cities Meeting. Also present were: Harry Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick T. Roach, City Attorney; Leo 0lney, Director of Finance; James Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Adams moved that minutes of February 18, 1975, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Judicial $ 53.32 Executive 248.10 Legal 57.47 Personnel 10.93 Planning 64.18 Other Gen. Govt. Services 7,073.15 Police 4,460.71 Fire 2,099.56 Protective Inspections 31.82 Ambulance and Aid 585.38 Engineering 338.15 Housing & Community Development 35.67 Other Physical Environment 819.57 Mental Health 650.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 16,528.01 STREET E.E.A. FUND LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE CAPITAL PROJECT STADIUM CONVENTION CENTER CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE ENCUMBRANCE RESERVE - WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIREMEN'S PENSION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 1,625.27 172.90 2,827.08 420.56 480.05 1,943.24 89,000.00 100.00 795.82 4,418.71 3,773.48 406.99 4,079.19 1,685.61 67.70 $128,324.61 Mr. Wilkins moved -that warrant nos. 2165 through 2263 in the total amount of $128,324.61 be approved for payment this 4th day of March, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). - 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: The following payroll claims were presented for approval: 1 CITY STREET FUND LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E.E.A. GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: Mr. Wilkins moved that payroll voucher nos. 3551 through 3909 of $131,366.98 be approved for payment this 4th day of March, Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MARCH 4, 1975 $ 73,527.42 7,028.76 2,741.44 2,595.95 4,086.62 7,578.75 15,596.24 3,505.68 3,459.87 7,863.09 3,383.16 $131,366.98 in the total amount 1975. Seconded by 207 MAYOR PRO -TEM DENNEY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CHANGE ZONE ON THAT PORTION OF WEST 6 ACRES OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29 EWM FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO -RESIDENTIAL R-3: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications received. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mrs. Betty Blakely objected to zone change because you were "putting too many people in too small an area." Mrs. Kathryn Hettinger stated she disagreed with zone change because it would be hard to sell residences for anything but commercial property. It was confirmed that plans were underway to build seven 8-plexes on 2 2/3 acres. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro -Tem Denney for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR PRO -TEM DENNEY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD 28 FROM SYLVESTER STREET TO WEST LEWIS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted (Resolution No. 971),! A letter of protest was received from W.I.W. Farms and a letter of comment was received from Cascade Broadcasting Company - asking why Tri City Mail Handling Center was not included in proposed L.I.D. Mr. James Ajax, City Engineer, responded by stating they only went back 120'; therefore, proposed L.I.D. atfectedtimmediateua.butting'property owners only. Even if they expanded the district, the assessments would not be reduced, only the City's share. Mrs. Ormesher, owner of Lubri-Gas Station on Road 28, favored the improvement but protested cost for curbs & gutters. She expressed concern over traffic closure, her well and tires stacked on property. Staff replied that the tires were on City property, but they would be removedoat no costptopthevproper-ty owners. In conclusion, Mrs. Ormesher asked, "is the improvement really needed at this time?" The City Engineer replied that staff feels traffic alone warrants the improvement. Legislative $ 627.68 Judicial 1,169.52 Executive 2,393.60 Legal 1,077.28 Planning 1,325.20 Other Gen. Svcs.(Bldg. & Prop. Svcs) 12.90 Police 35,770.72 Fire 24,214.18 Protective Inspection 476.80 Ambulance & Aid 2,697.08 Engineering 3,254.64 Housing & Occupancy 476.80 Financial & Admin. (Election Svc) 31.02 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: 1 CITY STREET FUND LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E.E.A. GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: Mr. Wilkins moved that payroll voucher nos. 3551 through 3909 of $131,366.98 be approved for payment this 4th day of March, Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MARCH 4, 1975 $ 73,527.42 7,028.76 2,741.44 2,595.95 4,086.62 7,578.75 15,596.24 3,505.68 3,459.87 7,863.09 3,383.16 $131,366.98 in the total amount 1975. Seconded by 207 MAYOR PRO -TEM DENNEY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CHANGE ZONE ON THAT PORTION OF WEST 6 ACRES OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29 EWM FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO -RESIDENTIAL R-3: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications received. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mrs. Betty Blakely objected to zone change because you were "putting too many people in too small an area." Mrs. Kathryn Hettinger stated she disagreed with zone change because it would be hard to sell residences for anything but commercial property. It was confirmed that plans were underway to build seven 8-plexes on 2 2/3 acres. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro -Tem Denney for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR PRO -TEM DENNEY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD 28 FROM SYLVESTER STREET TO WEST LEWIS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted (Resolution No. 971),! A letter of protest was received from W.I.W. Farms and a letter of comment was received from Cascade Broadcasting Company - asking why Tri City Mail Handling Center was not included in proposed L.I.D. Mr. James Ajax, City Engineer, responded by stating they only went back 120'; therefore, proposed L.I.D. atfectedtimmediateua.butting'property owners only. Even if they expanded the district, the assessments would not be reduced, only the City's share. Mrs. Ormesher, owner of Lubri-Gas Station on Road 28, favored the improvement but protested cost for curbs & gutters. She expressed concern over traffic closure, her well and tires stacked on property. Staff replied that the tires were on City property, but they would be removedoat no costptopthevproper-ty owners. In conclusion, Mrs. Ormesher asked, "is the improvement really needed at this time?" The City Engineer replied that staff feels traffic alone warrants the improvement. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: MARCH 4, 1975 Mr. Chet Bailie asked if people east of Rd. 28 were going to be involved? Staff replied negative. Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern over recent "muggings" and "Purse snatchings" which have been occurring in the City of Pasco, particularly, female elderly persons. He suggested that some endeavor be made by the City and Police Department to allow people tro walk freely in the City of Pasco again. Mayor ProTem Denney asked that this item be placed on Workshop Agenda. for discussion. Mr. H. Wheeler, complained of Code -Enforcement in the Plumbing profession, and urged the City to keep a closer tab on licensing and enforcement.. Mrs. Kathryn Smith expressed concern over roaming dogs in the City and asked if anything was being done about it. Staff replied that the Humane Society had a new Manager who was very sincere about the dog problem in our area. (The City Manager noted addresses Mrs. Smith spoke to). CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Mrs. Sargent moved that claim of BERNITA WERE, 1627 W. Shoshone, (allegedly stepped off curb into 5" chuck hole) be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. 1 ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1701: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1701 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1701 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 1702: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD 28 FROM SYLVESTER STREET TO WEST LEWIS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO ARTERIAL STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING STORM DRAINS, CURBS, GUTTERS, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, .BASE_COURSE_,,,ASPHA•L'T..CONCRETE• SURFACING, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES,AND.•ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION --NO. 971 OF THE CITY COUNCIL;,ESTABLISHING -LOCAL. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO: 85; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING. THAT PAYMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT„BE,MADE, .IN PART BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON -THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS;" AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS. Ordinance No. 1702 was read by tditle only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No 1702 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 973: 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH AVENUE AND ARTHUR AVENUE FROM COLUMBIA STREET TO COURT STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON TO ARTERIAL STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING STORM DRAINS, CURBS, GUTTERS, STREET LIGHTING, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, BASE ROCK, LEVELING COURSE, ASPHALT CON- CRETE SURFACING, AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS A PART OF THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SAID ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY, AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR (to be con't.) 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 973 - Continued: MARCH 4, 1975' AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD APRIL 15, 1975. Resolution No. 973 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 973 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 974: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF LEOLA STREET FROM POPLAR AVENUE TO ARTHUR AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING GUTTERS, BASE ROCK AND LEVELING COURSE, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING „AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS ALL COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SAID RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON APRIL 15, 1975. Resolution No. 974 was read by title only. Mrs. Sargent moved that Resolution Nd. 974 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 975: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF WEHE AVENUE FROM EAST LEWIS STREET TO BROADWAY STREET, BEECH AVENUE FROM EAST LEWIS STREET TO BROADWAY STREET, ALVINA STREET FROM WEHE-AVENUE TO OWEN AVENUE, GEORGE STREET FROM WEHE AVENUE TO OWEN AVENUE, ADELIA STREET FROM WEHE AVENUE TO OWEN AVENUE, BROADWAY STREET FROM WEHE AVENUE TO OWEN AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON TO RESIDENTIAL STREET STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINS, CURBS, GUTTERS, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, CRUSHED BASE ROCK, CRUSHED LEVELING COURSE, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS ALL THE TOTAL COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SAID RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON MAY 5, 1975. Resolution No. 975 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 975 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 976: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DECLARING ITS INTENTION•TO.ORDER"'THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER MAIN EXTENSION ON EAST "A" STREET FROM'SYCAMORE AVENUE TO HUGO AVENUE, AND A SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ON-HUGO AVENUE FROM EAST "A" STREET TO ALTON STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON TO A STANDARD DESIGN OF A SANITARY SEWER BY_ FURNISHING -ALL •'EQUIPMENT, MA'TERIAL,'�LABORND-AA 1 INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS A PART"OF'THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SAID STANDARD SANITARY SEWER AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS.TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD APRIL 15, 1975. Resolution No. 976 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 976 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). UNEINISHED BUSINESS: UNEXPIRED TERM OF W.S. UHLING, RESIGNED: Mayor•Pro-Tem Denney asked staff to prepare a letter of appreciation over the Mayor's signature and present it to Mr. Uhling at the next regular council meeting for his years of devoted service. 210 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: MARCH 4, 1975 AGREEMENT FOR INSPECTION OF OLD PASCO/KENNEWICK BRIDGE: Mr. Tidrick moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute Agreement between the two cities and Arvid Grant & Associates as Consultant for the inspection of the Old Inter -City Bridge in the amount of $18,000, with the City of Pasco's portion being $9,000. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT authorized and directed Dubsky, and the City of call vote of five (5). - GOLF PRO: Mr. Adams moved that the City Manager be to execute contract between the Golf Profession, Joe Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - FIRE TRUCK: Mr. Wilkins moved authorized and directed to advertise for sealed bids for Fire Truck. Seconded by.Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by that City Manager be the sale of the 1945 Ford roll call vote of five (5). AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - SODA ASH: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City Manager be authorized to call for sealed bids on soda ash, as required by the Water Department Filtration Plant for 1975 needs. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - STREET PAINT: Mr. Wilkins moved that City Manager be authorized to call for sealed bids for Department for 1975. Seconded by Mr. five (5) . street paint, as required by the Street Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - (2) POLICE VEHICLES: Mr. Wilkins moved that City Manager be authoziized to purchase two (2) Police cars through the State Purchasing Department as a result of their bid - these cars are included in the 1975 budget. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - TURF VEHICLE: Mr. Wilkins moved that staff be authorized to call for sealed bids for turf vehicle, to be used at the Golf Course. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). 1 (Councilman Tidrick expressed concern that two of our councilmen were absent at tonight's meeting and would they have an opportunity to express their views as far as bid openings were concerned. Staff replied that any or all bids were subject to rejection by the City Council and the full council would have an opportunity to review bids) . ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.���% M.R.-.'Denney:,-Maygrk" Pro=Tem ATTEST: Leo E. Olney, Director of Financ and Ex -Officio City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this_ Z� day of ����� , 1975.