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Home My WebLink About05-20-1975 Minutes236 MINUTES . PAS,,CQ: CITY CQUNCI , REGULAR MEETING MAY -20, 1975 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald D. Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. 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 Attonney; Leo Olney, Director of Finance and James Ajax, City Engineer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of regular council meeting, held May 6, 1975, be approved as written. Seconded -by Mr: Wilkins. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS The following claims -were presented for approval: Legislative i $ 893.20 Judicial 545.70 Executive 837.43 Financial & Adm.inistrative, 1,801.78 Legal 198.11 Planning 1,152.58 Other Govt. Services :.. ..145.01 Police 12,663.69 Fire 4,795.61 Detention & Correction- 1,332.00 Protective Inspection 394.13 - Ambulance & Aid 1,479.27 Engineering 1,645.45 Housing & Community Development 329.06 Other Physical Environment 58.33 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 28,271.35 STREET 23,131.48 CETA FUNDS 954.39 LIBRARY 744.47 CEMETERY 1,465.77 URBAN RENEWAL 3,142.86 PARKS & RECREATION 4,714.39 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER-C,ITY BRIDGE 3,323.65 CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY. 39,444.00 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 72,237.75 ENTERPRISE GOLF 4,395.35 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 224.03 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,270.36 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 4,258.94 FIREMEN'S PENSION 17.00 P GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:. 194,595.79 Mr. Wilkins moved that voucher nos. 2794 through 2912 in the total amount of $194,595.79 be approved for payment this 20th day of May, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATION: A letter was requested from City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone foom C-1 to I-1 on the following described property: That portion of the southwest quarter 6f the northwest quarter of Section 20, T9N, Range 30 EWM, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner 6f said southwest quarter; thence south 1°00'39" west, along the west line of said subdivision, a distance of 318.45'; thence south 89°03'31" east, along a line parallel with and 1000.00' northerly from the south line of said subdivision to its intersection with the westerly right of way line of N. 4th Avenue (formerly Primary State Highway No. 11), a distance of 414.3' more or less;•thence northerly along the said right of way to its intersection with the north line of said subdivision, a distance of 320' mo.re•.or less; thence north 89°0601" west, along the said north line, a distance of 396' more or less to the true point of beginning. Subject to an easement in the public over and across the west 30.0' of even width thereof for road purposes. 6?K{v7 u V . MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: MAY 20, 1975 Mr. Schor moved that a Public Hearing be held June 3, 1975 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr...Wilki-ns. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION: A letter was read from -City -Planning Commission, recommending adoption of plat labeled Agri -Center, 'and requestinga Public Hearing on June 3, 1975. Mr. Wilkins moved that Public Hearing be held'June 3, 1975 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending adoption of plat labeled Celestro Estates, -.and requesting-a-Publ'ic Hearing on June 3, 1975. Mr. Schor moved that a Public Hearing be held- J.une. 3, 1975 for the purpose. of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins-.- Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN :ON. 'A''PET'ITION:'TO':'VACATE CERTAIN STREET AND ALLEYS WITHIN 'FREY"S ADDITION" TO' THE'`C:iTY'OF P.ASCO': It was reported that the Hearing had -been':duly....pub1`i`shed and..posted-.' There were no adverse communications. The City Manager. read Resolu.tio.n of"Intent No. 980. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for,further-comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hear.i'ng.was.dec Tared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEAR.ING-OPEN.ON-GENERAL'REVENUE SHARING PLANNED USE REPORT. It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and :posted. 'There were no written communications. The City Manager.-reported--that-:purpo.se-of this hearing was to get citizen input on proposed-userof:General-Sha_red Revenue of -1976. Staff recommendations totaling $251,651..00 were as-fo.11ows:- Library Maintenance & Operation, $15,000; Equipment Replacement-, $50, -000; ---Public Safety, $167,651. Mr. Schor expressed concern, in -light -.of recent -meeting --in Washington, D.C., whether or not we were moving in the right direction as.we were only-addressing'ourselves to three items. Mrs. Sargent stated she would.like to .see..some..of--the -money-used::_for-.Social Service Programs. To this, Mr. Kinzer_responded,.that.thi.s was'.only--planned`usage, but it could be re -allocated. Following three (3) calls from.Mayor:Li.nton for further comments -from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to.address the.council"at this" -time. At this time, Councilman Denney.called attention -to three recent articles in.the Tri City Herald which he felt had erroneous statements. 1. A letter from W.J. Gray (letters to -the editor) stating that the City'of Pasco was spending poverty funds for.the Central Business District Project. To this, he answered, "false, the City'never intended nor could..use such funds." 2. A letter from Peggy Stairs (N.O.W..) to Corps=of.Engi.neers stating the City of Pasco had�no Affirmative -Action Program. Mr. Denney'replied that the City of Pasco has a good Affirmative Action Program and'had successfully met all. re- quirements of Federal Agencies. 3. Article in Jack' Briggs column, stating that,the'City Council had gone into ~secret session to,discuss Ed Hendler proposal. He re iterated. that the Council did -not go into executive session to ddscuss Mr.. Hendler,'but other'City business. He further stated Mr. Hendler was drawing up another�pr.oposal and this would be discussed openly -at Workshop Session. QC) MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1713: MAY 20, 1975 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO,.WASHINGTON RELATING TO CITY WATER AND SOWER SY-STEM_AND.AMENDING PASCO..MUNTEIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.36 AND CHAPTER 13.44.BY AMENDING.13.36.030 and 13.44.010; (Sections 123 and 131 of Ordinance No. 962) AND.BY ADDING CHAPTER 13.36.031 AND CHAPTER 13.44.011. Ordinance No. 1713 was read by title only. Mr.. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1713 be adopted. Seconded.by Mr. Wilkins. (Mr..*K4,hzer stated this new Ordinance reflects actual cost at today's charges.) Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1975 PROJECTS: Mr. Schor moved that the City Manager be.authorized to call for bids for the construction and implementation -of Local Improvement District Nos. 86, 87, 88, 90, 91 and 92. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion -carried by roll call vote of seven (7). URS COMPANY/C.B.D..IMPROVEMENTS: Mr. Dennes_Scott.of Hill, Ingman & Chase stated that URS stood for United Research Service and after they purchased twelve firms, they dropped the -URS and named it simply Hill, Ingman & Chase. The City Manager reported that proposed.contract would.repr.esent approximately $57,000 with a possibility of an additional $26,000 for engineering services. Engineering services shall be revised to consist of the following: 1, Coordinate all work with City officials and attend -periodic -meetings with the City for project review. 2. Obtain instrument field surveys for design criteria. 3. Finalize the design of the reduced project including mini -park, pedestrian walkways, parking plazas, street improvements and-utiliti-es.with the exception of the fountain, play area and restr.00m.facilities and miscellaneous illumination details. 4. Prepare draft environmental impact assessment according to, the rules and regu- lations of the State Envirommental..P,rptect!6atAe.t Land evaluate the necessity of an environmental impact statement. 5. Prepare detailed construction specifications on the approved project. 6. Prepare complete contract documents ready to.obtain construction bids. 7. Coordinate the design drawings with the utility companies. 8. Preparation of construction estimates. 9. Submit,contract'drawings, specifications and bid documents to the City and regulatory agencies for final review and approval. 10. Assist the City in securing construction bids. 11. Assist the City in tabulation of.bids received and make recommendations on the award of construction contracts. 12. Prepare plans, specifications and contractual documents to demolish buildings and related work for Parking PlazasNo. 1, the mini -park and the pedestrian walkways. Mr. Tidrick asked, "what do you feel, approximately, is the total cost to the City on this?" The City Manager replied $57,000 plus.$261'000 for engineering services or approximately $83,000. Mr. Scott reiterated that the $26,000 figure was based on time; i.e., demolition - 45 days; Novembe.r.l, 1975 - begin construction; six months to complete or completion date of May, 1976.. Further, he stated that the City should try a time and materials basis - dependent on a good contractor. 1 LJ MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING C.B.D. IMPROVEMENTS: MAY 20, 1975 Mr. Schor expressed concern over reducing size of -improvement. 'Mr. Kinzer replied that we are not reducing project, merely cutti-ng.out what we cannot fund; namely, mini -park and pedestrian corridor due to,application to I.A.C. being denied. Mr. Tidrick asked what creative things Hial; h:ngmanl&yCfasecould.do-chat City_Staff could not do. Mr. Scott replied that_he dial not:know.capabdbi..lities of City staff. Mr.. Howard Young asked what the $26,000 took,car.e b f. Mr: Scott stated that it covered services of an on-the-job inspector,.project-engineer.and Mr. Scott's services. Mr. Adams asked "couldn't this be done by an employee of the City of Pasco?" Mr. Scott replied affirmative. At this time, Mr.... -Adams asked for a breakdown of figures from the City Manager. Mr. Kinzer gave the following breakdown: $386,000 P.U.D. 100,000 Arterial Street 309,000 L.I.D.' 100,000. 1975.2% .Uti 1 i ty .Tax 150,000 1975 Housi.ng & .C.ommun.ity Development $1,045,000 200,000 1976 Housing &.Community Development $1,245,000 Mr. Tidrick asked if HUD money.is.a.firm.guara.ntee. Mr..Kinzer replied that due to the fact that Pasco is a Hold Harmless City, we are relatively assured'of 3 -year funding. A brief discussion was held as to the bonding capacity of funding both the C.B.D. and Bridge project. Mr. Wilkins felt the contract- looked-.pre.tty goo&.to-.-him-and _thought.we should go ahead as planned. Mr. Scott suggested that we go .ahead..wi.th: l_:.2. mi l l.i on project: and after June 12, 1975, we can add or delete items. Council agreed with this concept. MAIN MOTION PASSED by roll call vote.of five.(5). Councilmen Tidrick and Adams voting no. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Linton asked how negotiations were.coming along on.a`joint computer facili" study with the cities of Kennewick & Richland Mr..K.inzer. replied that a report would be forthcoming on a Workshop Agenda. Mr. Schor asked that 1976 Budget requests be -.placed on Workshop Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Donald D.1 inton, Mayor* ATTEST: eo E. Olney, Director of Finance PASSED and APPROVED this day of 1975.