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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-1975 Minutes2`40 MINUTES PASCO C£-TY'COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JUNE 3, 1975 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 D. Linton, Billie Sargent, Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Harry Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Director of Finance; Jim Ajax, City Engineer and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor'moved-that minutes of -regal-ar. _meeting, held -May 20,' 1975,' be approved as written. Seconded -by Mr. Wilkins. Motion Carried. BILLS AND*COMMUN'IC'ATI'ONS: The following claims were presented -for approval: Judicial $ '89:63 Executive 132.23 Legal 89.80 Planning 45.53 Other Govt. Services 14,711.32 Police 5,138.74 Fire 31,526.47 Protective Inspection' 47.11 Ambulance & Aid 2,180.05 Engineering 300.19 Housing & Community.Development`-- 37.61 Other Physical Environment 819.58 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $27,118.26 CITY.STREET•FUND 2,356.56 CETA FUND 344.64 LIBRARY- 925.88 CEMETERY 1,127.03 URBAN RENEWAL 1,404.39 PARKS& RECREATION 4,147.38 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 13,874.14 ENTERPRISE GOLF 2,085.02 EQUIPMENT -RENTAL 12,523.14 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 3,014.53 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,254.50 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $70,175.47 Mr. Schor moved that Warrant Nos. 2913 through 2985 in the total amount of $70,175.47 be approved for payment this 3rd day of June, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Police Fire Protective Inspection Ambulance & Aid Engineering Housing & Occupancy TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 627.68 1,169.52 2,393.60 1,077.28 1,325.,20 34,387.26 26,135.39 882.96 2,469.18 4,305.16 avti Qn (Continued Next Page) $ 75,250.03 1 �7 MINUTES PACO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: JUNE 3, 1975 4,766.36 2,741.44 2,571.58 4,430.88 8,553.24 17,577.12 4,208.91 3,422.80 8.,624.75 4,294.77 136,441.88 2z. I Mr. Behneyi-moved'that Payroll Voucher Nos. 4813 through 5179 in the total amount of $136,441.88 be approved for payment this 3rd day.of June, 1.975: Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call.vote of seven i7). COMMUNICATIONS: AGR�I'L'EENTERf TIAS:1et,t.er was read from Agri=Center, requesting -.intent to annex to the City of Pasco and requesting date beset for meeting. Mr. Adams moved that a meeting be set for June 10, 1975 to hear annexation request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING .OPEN T.O.REZONE A PORTION OF THE SW QUARTER OF THE NW QUARTER '`OF SECTION 00, : 'T9N..;.-RANGE '30- EWM_ FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1: It was reported that the hearing had been..duly.published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager -read letter from Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. John Clark; a.resident of Empire Drive, protested -zone change as-he.didn't feel 30' had been given for right of way on -road. Mr.. Ajax responded -.that -.he was going to contact Mr. Russell in anhopeful attempt to get him to deed additional footage for proposed area. Mr. Kinzer stated that the -road had been accepted as 30' right of way. Bill Frare felt -the road was unsafe and stated .that -a 4.x ,4 post -,had been driven in there. Mr. Tidrick asked if the street had-been"paved-to City.standards. Mr. Ajax replied affirmative; however,. -Mr. Kinzer -reiterated -that Mr. Kidwell had paid for 2 -shot oil and the City still had 1 -shot to go. Mrs. Cutler asked if there were any other streets -in Pasco that.were 30' in width? Staff replied that we had streets less than -30' up to 70' in width. Mrs. Frare, developer of property in'area, insisted that they�had been told they had to put 60' in to accomodate four mobile homes. Mr. Frare asked if they had ever measured from4 x 4 post-to-fire.hyd.rant? He was sure that there wasn't.30'.there. Mr. Bill Russell, owner of property, stated that he had A --.D. Stanley survey area and there was exactly 30' from post to hydrant. He further stated that Mr. Clark had come into his business and said if he's give 30' for road right of way, the people would not protest his zone change. Mr. Tidrick stated that we had two separate issues here and -he felt.we should stick to the zone change. Mr. Claude Culver.asked, "isn't 60' right of way required in new'building?" Mr. Ajax replied affirmative in new sub -divisions; however, this is not being sub -divided. Following.three.(3), calls from Mayor Linton.for.further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. CITY STREET FUND LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS.& RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E.EAA. GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: JUNE 3, 1975 4,766.36 2,741.44 2,571.58 4,430.88 8,553.24 17,577.12 4,208.91 3,422.80 8.,624.75 4,294.77 136,441.88 2z. I Mr. Behneyi-moved'that Payroll Voucher Nos. 4813 through 5179 in the total amount of $136,441.88 be approved for payment this 3rd day.of June, 1.975: Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call.vote of seven i7). COMMUNICATIONS: AGR�I'L'EENTERf TIAS:1et,t.er was read from Agri=Center, requesting -.intent to annex to the City of Pasco and requesting date beset for meeting. Mr. Adams moved that a meeting be set for June 10, 1975 to hear annexation request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING .OPEN T.O.REZONE A PORTION OF THE SW QUARTER OF THE NW QUARTER '`OF SECTION 00, : 'T9N..;.-RANGE '30- EWM_ FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1: It was reported that the hearing had been..duly.published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager -read letter from Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. John Clark; a.resident of Empire Drive, protested -zone change as-he.didn't feel 30' had been given for right of way on -road. Mr.. Ajax responded -.that -.he was going to contact Mr. Russell in anhopeful attempt to get him to deed additional footage for proposed area. Mr. Kinzer stated that the -road had been accepted as 30' right of way. Bill Frare felt -the road was unsafe and stated .that -a 4.x ,4 post -,had been driven in there. Mr. Tidrick asked if the street had-been"paved-to City.standards. Mr. Ajax replied affirmative; however,. -Mr. Kinzer -reiterated -that Mr. Kidwell had paid for 2 -shot oil and the City still had 1 -shot to go. Mrs. Cutler asked if there were any other streets -in Pasco that.were 30' in width? Staff replied that we had streets less than -30' up to 70' in width. Mrs. Frare, developer of property in'area, insisted that they�had been told they had to put 60' in to accomodate four mobile homes. Mr. Frare asked if they had ever measured from4 x 4 post-to-fire.hyd.rant? He was sure that there wasn't.30'.there. Mr. Bill Russell, owner of property, stated that he had A --.D. Stanley survey area and there was exactly 30' from post to hydrant. He further stated that Mr. Clark had come into his business and said if he's give 30' for road right of way, the people would not protest his zone change. Mr. Tidrick stated that we had two separate issues here and -he felt.we should stick to the zone change. Mr. Claude Culver.asked, "isn't 60' right of way required in new'building?" Mr. Ajax replied affirmative in new sub -divisions; however, this is not being sub -divided. Following.three.(3), calls from Mayor Linton.for.further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. 242 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC'HEARINGS - Continued: JUNE 3, 1975 - MAYOR*,=L1:NTON.=DEGLAREDRTHE;PUBLIC HEARING -OPEN ON PLAT LABELED 'AGRI'CENTER." It was reported -that the hearing had been duly published and -posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from Planning Commission recommending acceptance. Mr. Denney asked if there was any access -to area. Mr. Ajax replied approximately 30'. Following three.(3) calls from Mayor Linton for -further comments from the floor, either for.or against, the Public Hearing was -declared closed. MAYOR.LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN -ON FINAL PLAT LABELED'CELSTRO ESTATES. It was reported.that the hearing.had been--duly.published -a:nd,.-posted. There .were no adverse communications:- The City -Manager -read- letter -from Planning Commission recommending acceptance. Following three -(3) calls from Mayor Linton -for -further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: FRANK THOMSEN, Manager of Pasco Chamber -of Commerce, asked that,two (2).items be looked into; namely, abandoned.vehicles on -Court Street just west of Irene's Beauty Shop, and 2) enforce 2 -hour parking in downtown Pasco. Staff will check into these two situations. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1714: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN STREET AND -ALLOYS WITHIN FREY'S ADDITION, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1714 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1714 be adopted. Seconded by Mr.. Schor. Motion. carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1715: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE.CLASSIFICATIO.N_OF_CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RETAIL -COMMERCIAL C-1. TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1. Ordinance No. 1715 was read by title only. Mrs. Sargent moved that Ordinance No. 1715 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote 6f seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 989: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY•CASPER & MAGERA, INC., FOR A WATER SYSTEM EXTENSION ON BROADWAY STREET AND ELM .AVENUE UNDER JOB NO. 75-2-03. Resolution No. 989 was read.by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 989 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 990: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY GO-LYN, INC., FOR A WATER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT ON FIFTH AVENUE AND ARTHUR AVENUE UNDER JOB NO. 75-2-02. Resolution No. 990 was read by title only. Mr. Schor.moved that Resolution No. 990 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Corrected Page 243 JUNE 3, 1975 AGREEMENT - CITY OF PASCO/ED HENDLER: Mr. Kinzer stated some councilmen had concerns of using the 2% Hotel/Motel tax for this project. Mr. Roach is comfortable with this use. However, Kenneth Cole and Dr. Ernest Campbell, Municipal Research Service, share a different concern. Particularly, for payments of Phase II and Phase III Consultant's services, even with the final goal being construction of a convention center. There are other funding methods of financing this needed development df the Council is interested in proceeding. Mr. Wilkins moved that the Mayor be authorized And directed to execute the Agreement with Mr. Hendler and the Manager to execute the Employment Agreement. Seconded by Mr. Adams. (Discussion) Mr. Wilkins favored project because we are in dire need of motels, housing, etc. and wants to see this project a reality while we are living. Further, "If Mr. Hendler is willing to work, let him have a chance." Mr. Adams stated he was convinced this was a good -plan and the only one that has a chance of seeing completion date. He, too, was convinced that Mr. Hendler mould see the project through. Mr. Schor commented that he knows of no other project that has caused more excitement and felt this council firmly liked the idea. However, there were three areas of concern for him. 1. Disbursement of compensation to Mr. Hendler. 2. Legal status - would have to seek other sources of revenue. 3. What would we do in case of mishap to Mr. Hendler. Staff reported that Mr. Hendler had other.consultant''s and the City could negotiate ";'with: them-;i.n_.case of mishap. Mr. Schor stated that Mr. Hendler referred to $83,000 over anticipated funds in budget and asked for an explanation. Mr.. Kinzer reported the General Fund -s beginning cash balance was $83,000 over'antici- pated; however, at the beginning of 1975, other funds -had -smaller beginning cash b balances than anticipated of -some $38,000. Thus, leavingonlyr approximately $45,000 net overrun for all fund balances whA ch was..known.in late.February when the January Revenue Reports were distributed.. H&. -.did not bring this, specifically, to the Council's attention because other.supplemental budget -items having been committed and needing more time for monthly revenues to be received -and compared.to�,revenue projections. - To this, Mr. Schor replied that he resented.hearing about $83,000 overrun from.a private citizen who is not a public official. He asked..for a further explanation of $25,000 salary and expense account. Mr. Kinzer replied that a portion.could be paid for out of sale of land- This would be used as "seed money" going into convention center. There was no objection to using 2% Hotel/Motel money for Phase IV or V. Councilman Denney asked Mr. Kinzer,."Are you trying.to sell this project'to the Council?" Mr. Kinzer replied negative - " I have tried. to answer your questions both legally and honestly and feel it would be good for Pasco and its citizens. Mr. Mark Pence supported Mr. Hendler by'stating that he was sorry to see the council taking a negative attitude when we need all the help we can get. He claimed this was the only feasible scheme to develop a municipal center - a method of growing .with our sister cities. We have been -referred to`as the "slum area of,the Tri -Cities." Mr. Pence continued by stating that Mr.....Hendler had done a considerable amount of work for the community and he goes out -and does things. Mr. Don Cooper commented that he had personally known Mr.._ Hendl.er.s.ince 1948, and no place could he see where he's.fallen down,.when.he's accepted the challenge of any project. Mr. Albert Allen asked the.Council if they realized the_.tax income derived from real estate development? He, too, supported Mr. Hendler. Mr. Howard Baker concurred with Mr. Hendler.'.s abil.fty and reminded. the Council that tax dollars and tourist dollars could help our community. He stated the Council had a responsibility to see that this is done now. 244 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3, 1975 AGREEMENT-= ED HENDLER, Continued: Mr. Schor.commended Mr. Hendler for his past accomplishments, but as far as the proposed multi-purpose::convention center, he asked:. "Does theiend justify the.means?" ; MAIN MOTION FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES:, Adams & Wilkins. NO: Denney, Linton, Sargent,)Schor.and Tidrick.. RIVERVIEW SERVICE'AREA: Mr. Schor moved that the,Mayor be authorized. -and directed to execute the Inter -Governmental -Memorandum -of Understanding between Frank.l i n County and .the. Ctty of* Pasco .to: provide sanitary-, sewer services, •i n the Riverview area. ' .Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. � Motion".carried-by•roll call vote of six (6) . Councilman -Wilkins voti.ng,-no: PRELIMINARY PLAT LABELED"AGRI=CENTER." Mr. Adams moved -that -the preliminary plat labeled Agri-Center".be.approved in -concept only,. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call -vote -of seven (7). FINAL PLAT LABELED, "CELSTRO ESTATES.":,Mr,..'Schor moved..tha.t. the• final, plat labeled "Celstro Estates be approved, subject, -to a bond-ofsufficient: amount to cover improvements required, as provided by Pasco Munici.pal,Code.';Seconded by -Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried -by roll call vote of seven (7). WATER MAIN AND SERVICES OUTSIDE THE CITY: Mr. Schor moved that staff be authorized to proceed with AnsUl.lation of water main on Marie..Street, east of; -Road 48, with the property owner reimbursing the City for actual -expense. Seconded ky Mr. Denney. Motion carried ..by -roll- :call. vote. -of seven (7) . ISSUANCE OF SEASON SWIMMING TICKETS: Mrs.. Sargent moved that staff be authorized to issue up to 200.,season swimming--tmckets to!.disadvantaged and low income children after their successfully performing four'hours`of meaningful.work for the Parks and Recreation Department. Seconded --by Mr...Schor.. Motion carried by roll cal 1 vote. of seven (7) . s CALL FOR B.IDS STREET SWEEPER: Mr. Schor moved -that the.C1 ty Manager be authorized to: call for bids for a street, sweeper, as provided :i'n• the •1975 •Budget. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote,of .seven.'(.7) BID OPENING - HUGO STREET SANITARY..SEWER: Bids•were.opened on June 3, 1975 for installation of sanitary sewer on Hugo Street. They were as fol -lows:. Casper & Magera $18,462.36 Gregory Construction :.$15,828.23**• Vern,H.aisch Construction $15,914.33, Go -Lyn Construction $36,480.15 Mahaffey Excavation $18,282.00 **Staff ,Recommendation.: Mr. Schor moved that recommendation -of the staff--be-accepted-and-bid for installation of Hugo Street sanitary sewer.be awarded to.Gregory Construction. -in the amount of $15.;828..23. Seconded.by. Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried.by'roll call vote of seven (7). BID OPENING (JOINT CALL) FOR LAMPS, 1975:. Mr. Denney moved that the•City of Pasco confirms award of 1975 lamp contract to Consolidated•Electric.Distributors, Inc., Kennewick, Washington: Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT: Mr: Tddrikk.moved that staff.be authorized to purchase the present data processing equipment in compliance.with the -contract terminating June 30, 1975; purchase price $7,565.92. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CITY OF PASCO: Mr. Adams moved that.the City Manager be authorized to contract.the services of Cabot Dow Associates for Labor'Negoti.ations for 1975 Labor Contracts. Seconded ky Mr. Wilkins. Motion•Carri,ed by roll call vote of seven (7). Mr. Tidrick wanted the record.to show that,he.thought last year's negotiator, 71 fCinze =; � datic ca tii ae Gjr©;b for it'I ECtfityL? IH,i s �senti-merits twe a oec�hozrc byMr. -Adams too. e 1 MINUTES PASCO•CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: 41115. JUNE 3, 1975 URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT EXTENSION: Mr. Schor moved that staff be authorized to proceed with Housuing & Urban Development for the extension of the Urban Renewal Project from June 30, 1975 to December 31, 1975, with anticipated project close-out September 12, 1975. Seconded by Mr.,Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of -seven (7). Councilman Tidrick asked for an up-datethe near future. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: NOTE: THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM JUNE 17, 1975 TO JUNE 16, 1975 SO THAT COUNCIL MEMBERS CAN ATTEND THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES CON- VENTION HELD IN THE TRT -CITIES THAT WEEK. There will -be notices throughout the various news medias. Councilman Schor requested that subject of $83,000 over -anticipated funds be placed on Workshop Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. DONALD D. L NTON, MAYOR ATTEST: lzre LEO E. LNEY, DIR CTOR OF FINANCE A EX -OFFICIO CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this day of 1975.