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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-1975 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: AUGUST 19, 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, 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, Finance Director; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police and Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of regular meeting, held August 5, 1975, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Mr. Tidrick requested that"minutes be corrected on Page 267, Ordinance No. 1724, to show that his motion was to amend Ordinance No. 1724. Main motion carried, as corrected. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following bills were presented for approval: Legislative $ 33.09 Judicial 143.83 Executive 454.88 Financial & Administrative 1,800.00 Legal 67.87 Personnel 903.63 Planning 480.77 Other Govt. Services 376.66 Police 9,677.17 Fire 4,339.86 Protective Inspections 317.19 Ambulance & Aid 1,466.95 Engineering 1,017.09 Housing & Community Develop. 273.97 Other Physical Environment 58.33 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET CETA FUND NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL RECREATION AND PARKS FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE CAPITAL PROJECT -INTER -CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE - GOLF ENTERPRISE - SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIREMEN'S PENSION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 21,411.29 5,099.81 343.45 306.90 481.88 1,168.71 1,567.66 5,601.47 78,800.00 4,243.10 37,810.55 2,448.28 30,003.18 3,548.84 2,848.07 5,662.51 201,345.70 Mr. Adams moved that warrant nos. 3437 through 3537 in the total amount of $201,345.70 be approved for payment this 19th day of August, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).• PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, requesting a publid hearing to rezone Lots 1 and 2, Block 30, Riverside Addition; however, their recommendation was to deny request. Mr. Schor moved that a public hearing be held on September 2, 1975, for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried. 272 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 1975 COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: FIRE ZONE NO. 1: A letter was read from City Planning.Commission, recommending adoption of Fire Zone #1. Further, the Commission, in making this recommendation, felt that due to the nature and age of the structures involved that this area needed the additional fire protection as required in Fire Zone #1. Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, requested that the Council postpone final action on this so that discussion can be held with the Planning Commission as he felt this was more inclusive than fire zone #1 of several years ago. Mayor Linton informed Mr. Thomsen that his comments would be taken under advisement when Fire Zone RO.rd:inance-came up on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR 1975: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read proposed Supplemental Budget by title only. Mr. Schor requested that Mr. Kinzer give a brief explanation of supplementary budgets for the benefit of council candidates seated in the audience.. Mr. Kinzer then detailed budget information for benefit of the audience. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton 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. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Mr. Tidrick moved that potential claim of Paul W. Burgess be_forwarded to Dunning -Ray Insurance Company the City Attorney for their attention.and/or action. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1728: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $120,259 OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUES, REDUCING CERTAIN OTHER REVENUE ESTIMATES $15,000; MAKING EX- PENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND OF $71,300; STREET FUND OF $22,000; E.E.A. (CETA) FUND OF $72,109; CEMETERY FUND OF $3,650; PARKS FUND OF $3,000; ENTERPRISE- GOLF FUND OF $4,200, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1728 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1728 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1729: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ONE FIRE ZONE FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, TO BE KNOWN AS FIRE ZONE NO. 1, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 18 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, TO BE CHAPTER 18.12 "FIRE ZONES." Ordinance No. 1729 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance.No. 1729 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. At this point, Mr. Thomsen again requested tabling any action so that City officials could meet with the Planning Commission. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1729 be referred back to the Planning Commission for further deliberation. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Staff ruled this motion out of order as it is improper to preface a tabling motion. Mr. Schor then moved to amend Ordinance No. 1729 by referring it back to the Planning Commission for further discussion and alteration. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried, as amended., by roll call vote of six (6). 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 999: AUGUST 19, 1975 t43 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED'AND-EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 952. Resolution No. 999 was read by title only.. Mr.. Adams moved that Resol / /tion -Nd,.. 999 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discbssion) Mr. Tidrick stated that he noted that Lewis Street was being recommended for seal coating from 1st Str_eet'tO..,Rd: 28. He concurred that this was needed; however, he felt there were other adjacent streets such'as'lst &,2nd Streets that needed repair much worse. He was not being critical of the CBD project,'but he wasn't sure this was where he wanted the money spent. He.suggested that some of the money be set aside for in-house engineering study to evaluate present street needs. Mr. Charles Nighbert asked, "what happens to gas tax monies in relationship to new bridge?" Staff replied that in the year 1976, unless other funding means are found,-1Y,2�"g'as 'tax moneybLn�.,the'~a�orbx mate amount of $72,000 could be withheld by the State, thus affecting our Six -Year Street Projects as well as others. Mr. Tidrick moved to amend Resolution No. 999 , eliminating the $120,000 for Lewis Street and keeping it to a basic project the City can accomplish within its means. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Mr. Tidrick further expounded that Lewis Street would stand up for a few more years and there were other streets in Pasco that needed the improvement much worse'. Mayor Linton agreed with in-house engineering concept; however, he felt that Lewis Street was the most heavily traveled street in Pasco and needed top priority. Staff stated that traffic counts indicated that Court Street was the most heavily traveled., but Lewis Street ran a close second. MAIN MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF FIVE (5). Councilman Tidrick voting no. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SIGNALIZATION OF ROAD 28 & SYLVESTER: Mr. Schor moved that bid for signalization of Road 28 and Sylvester intersection be awarded to West Coast Electric Company in the amount of $19,110. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. <.....Mrs. Sargent expressed concern that she would stial like to see bid go to loca.l..:n..,%,_... people, but she concurred with bidding procedures. Mr. Wilkins stated that he, too, would like to see local people get bid; however, when the City specifies low bid, that is what it means.regardless of who it is. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REFLECTORIZED STREET SIGNS: Mr. Schor moved that bid for refl'ectorized street signs be awarded to apparent low bidder, Sahlberg Safety Equipment, in'the amount of $4,544.46. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Bids were opened on August 14, 197.5 and they were as follows:) Pacemaker Industries Sahlberg Safety Equipment Traffic Safety $5,043.29 ' $4,544.46** $7,806.69 PROJLCT NOTES, 2ND SERIES, 1975: On.Au,gust.r1,,-2-,,,0975-P, tbids were opened for $885,000 Urban Renewal Project Notes as follows: BIDDER INTEREST RATE Rainier Bank 4.10 Old National Bank of Wash. 3.89** Seattle First National Bank 4.03 Salomon Brothers 4.14 The Chase Manhattan 4.12 Bank of America 4.00 **Staff Recommendation L'J 4 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NOTES - Continued: AUGUST 19, 1975 Mr. Adams moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and to award bid for $885,000 Urban Renewal Project Notes, 2nd Series, 1975, to Old National Bank of Washington at an interest rate of 3.89%. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Tidrick asked staff, "Is this $885,000 strictly a funding note? Mr. Kinzer replied affirmative and stated that some of the expense could be recouped by the sale of land. Mr. Tidrick asked when the $200,000 would have to be cleared out. Mr. Kinzer replied at the conclusion'of the Urban Renewal Project, but reminded Mr. Tidrick that they still had Oregon Street extension and Roadside Park to complete. Mr. Schor asked, after reviewing four options in Mr. Olney's memorandum, if the $150,000 could'be used for matching money. Staff replied that under HUD guidelines, all unsold property in the Urban.Renewal area would have to be purchased before the project could be cleared out. They estimate this will be approximately $125,000, thus leaving approximately $25,000 to be used for other projects. Mr. Tidrick then stated, "no matter,how this is figured out, the City will still have to budget approximately $100,000 for further down the road,"also',Cwhat' happens ff we run over?" The City Manager replied that HUD would then put us on direct financing. Mayor Linton asked, "will funds be returned back to C.R.D.` so that C.B.D. project will be intact. Mr. Kinzer replied affirmative. Mr. Howard Young stated, "how can we be assured of funding for C.B.D.?" Mayor Linton replied that there was no assurance in either direction:. Mr.'Kinzer also replied that C.B.D. project could and should be a budget item in the 1976 Budget. MAIN MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF SIX (6). PASCO BOAT BASIN CONCESSIONAIRE: Mr. Schor moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to advertise for a Concessionaire'to operate the facilities of the Pasco Boat Basin. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Mr. Tidrick expressed concern that until the Corps of Engineers makes a firm committment as to what they will do, the Concessionaire should be aware that the City is not totally committed. Motion t arried. BENTON-FRANKLIN COUNTIES BI -CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE, INC: Mr. Adams moved to authorize payment of $90.00 to the Chairman of the Benton -Franklin Counties Bi - Centennial Committee, Inc. as Pasco's share of $270 liability coverage for the Bi -Centennial Committee. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Kinzer called attention to the fact that Urban Renewal Director, Webster Jackson, had filed for the School Board, and subsequent to that fil'i.ng, found that there was a conflict with City Ordinance. Mayor Linton asked that staff prepare an Ordinance for consideration at the next Workshop Meeting, allowing City employees to file for Boards, other than affected by the City. Mr. Kinzer reminded Council members of the groundbreaking ceremony for new Pasco/ Kennewick bridge, to,be held at 11:00 A.M., August 22, 1975 on the Pasco side. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Prior to leaving meeting room, Councilman Adams requested that taxi rate Ordinance be placed on Workshop Agenda. AT TE NDold D. Linton,.Mayor Leo E. Olney, CitqCler-k PA$$ED and APPROVED thi$Z;9,,�ay of 1975.