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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-1975 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: DECEMBER 16, 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, David Sheeley, Al Schor, Vernon Schuelein, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Director of Finance; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; John Hager, Fire Chief; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that minutes of regular meeting, held December 2, 1975, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: The following bills.were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Financial & Administrative Legal Personnel Planning Other Governmental Services Police Fire Detention/Correction Protective Inspections Ambulance & Aid Engineering Housing & Community Development Other Physical Environment TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET CETA FUND NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT.INTER-CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIREMEN'S PENSION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 146.68 731.84 463.63 1,806.00 235.32 533.50 551.81 33,013.62 7,007.07 4,790.78 599.50 301.95 1,447.66 998.09 271.11 58.33 $ 52,956.89 5,957.66 193.16 468.62 1,649.00 1,114.18 4,519.88 3,765.22 12,437.04 40,060.35 2,050.24 31,011.23 3,522.06 .-2,131.78 92.55 161,929.86 Mr. Tidrick moved that warrant nos. 4292 through 4387 in the total amount of $161,929.86 be approved for payment this 16th day of December, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATION - PLANN-ING COMMISSION: A letter was read from the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of zone change in northeast Pasco (Grabber request) from Residential R-1 to General Commercial C-3, and requesting a Public Hearing. Mr. Adams moved that a Public Hearing be held on January 6, 1976 for.the purpose of hearing zone change request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. 314 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: DECEMBER 16, 1975 COMMUNICATION - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval of zone change on North Third from Retail Commercial C-1 to General Commercial C-3, and requesting a public hearing. (Goulet Request). Mr. Wilkins moved that a Public Hearing be held on January 6, 1976 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was.read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval of zone change for "A" Street, west of 20th, from Light Industrial I-1 to High Density Residential R-3, and requesting a public hearing. (Lawson Request). M Mr. Schor moved that a Public Hearing be held on January 6, 1976 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval of zone change for "A" Street, west of 20th, from Light Industrial I-1 to High Density Residential R-3, and requesting a public hearing. (Keltch Request). 1 Mr. Schuelein moved that a Public Hearing be held on January 6, 1976 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. (Council- man Jan Tidrick abstained).. COMMUNICATION - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending denial of zone change for East Lewis Street from Low Density Residential R-1 and Retail Commercial C-1 to General Commercial C-3, and requesting a public hearing. (Hyatt Request). Mr. Tidrick moved that a Public Hearing be held on.January 6, 1976 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded �y Mr.' -Wilkins. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval -of preliminary plat, labeled Sagemoor Park, and requesting a Public Hearing. Mr. Tidrick moved that a Public Heating be held on January 6, 1976 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval of preliminary plat, labeled Eagle Estates #2, and requesting a Public Hearing. Mr. Wilkins moved that a Public Hearing be held on January. 6, 1976, for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. (Council- man Jan Tidrick abstained). PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA: (RESOLUTION NO. 1009) . It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The Deputy City Clerk read communication from City Planning Commission, recommending the vacation.. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: RUBY HAUN: Mr. Schuelein moved that claim of Ruby Haun be -referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for their action and/or attention. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. • CHARLES FELLOWS: Mr. Schor moved that claim of Charles Fellows be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for their action and/or-atte`n.tionS;cSeeonded...by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. -- MINUTES- PASCO CITY -COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1749: Transposed to end of Agenda. DECEMBER 16, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1750: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Ordinance No. 1750 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1750 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1751: 0 AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING A SPECIAL LEVY TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF PASCO AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 3, 1976. Ordinance No. 1751 was read by title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that Ordinance No. 1751 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Mr. Tidrickaasked for clarification of snorkel truck vs. pumper truck. Chief Hager responded to question and further stated that a snorkel truck did not meet the needs as well as a ladder truck. Another advantage is that a hose could...be hooked to a ladder truck. Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1752: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR TWO TEMPORARY SINTER-FUND.LOANS FROM THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF.$7,500; TO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF..$6,000 AND THE GOLF COURSE OPERATING FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAYMENT THEREOF AND SETTING OF AN INTEREST RATE OF 6% PER ANNUM. Ordinance No. 1752 was read.by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1752 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1011: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF'THE PASCO/KENNEWICK INTERCITY BRIDGE COMMITTEE. Resolution No. 1011 was read by title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that�Resolution No. 1011 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. (Discussion) Mr. Sheeley moved to table Resolution No. 1011 to Workshop.Session. Seconded by Mr: Adams. Motion FAILED by thefollowing roll call vote YES: Adams, Sheeley and Wilkins. NO: Linton,.Schor, Schuelein & Tidrick. Mr. Adams moved -to amend Resolution No. 1011 to include the Finance Director (as suggested by Councilman Sheeley) as a -representative of the City of Pasco to the Intdr-City Bridge Committee. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. (Discussion) Mayor Linton stated that the City Manager is directly responsible for all financial transactions of the City of Pasco; therefore,.'he felt we already had ample representation in the person of our City Manager. Mr. Sheeley still favored including.the Finance -Directors because they were up to date on the financial conditions and were in a position to advise; further, Pasco should take the initiative to get more than one staff member on the Inter City Bridge Committee. Amendment motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES: Sheeley NO: Linton, Adams, Schor, Schuelein, Tidrick and Wilkins. Main motion carried by roll call voti of seven (7). 316 MINUTES PASCO CITY` CQUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS - Continued: DECEMBER 16,.1975 In conjunction with Resolution No. 1011, Mr. Schor moved to set a joint meeting of the Pasco and Kennewick City Councils on January 7, 1_.976, 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPOINTMENT - EAST PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: There were -no suggestions fon this appointment;, therefore, Mayor Linton asked.the Council to be considering someone for this position. APPOINTMENT - SOCIAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Mr. Adams suggested the name,of W.' L. "Pat",Morgan ;for this appointment. Mayor Linton asked if there were any other suggestions. Hearing none, he asked the Council to consider someone and they would discuss it at Workshop Meeting on December 30, 1975. NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN: Mr. Schuelein moved to approve installation project for water meter providing water for this program, estimated cost - $1,000. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). EAST PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY CHANGE ORDER: Mr. Schor moved to approve payment of the full amount of this Change Order in the amount of $1,887.00. Seconded by Mr. Adams. (Discussion) Mr. Wilkins,asked, "what changed.since Workshop, I thought we had agreed to pay half - I am not trying to be hardnosed about this, but when we leave workshop agreeing to do one thing, I don't like it changed." The City Manager replied that his memorandum outlined his recommendation and reason for it; however, due to lack of coordination, he did not feel it should be the full responsibility of the architect. Mr. Adams commended Mr. Pence for going ahead with change order (down spouts) and saving the City considerable money. Main motion carried by roll call voteeof seven (7). ANNEXATION - J.W. FANNING: An intent to annex was submitted by J.W. Fanning, comprising area northerly of Lewis Street. Mr. Schor moved that annexation petition of J.W. Fanning be accepted, that he be required to adopt the Comprehensive Plan for the area, and that he would not be required to assume all or any portion of the bonded indebtedness of the City. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Wilkins voting no. BENTON-FRANKLIN DISTRICT:HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Prior to question, the City Manager reiterated that there was no question of need and recommended funding if other Citj6s concurred. Mr. Schor moved to authorize the City's participation in conjunction with Kennewick and Richland in the funding of the Public Health Nurse at the Juvenile Home, in the amount of $1,000. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Mr. Sheeley asked, "shouldn't the Juvenile Home contract with the Health Board first on these matters?" The Manager replied that Mr:Sheeley was correct under normal circumstances. LEASE - PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL: Mr. Adams moved that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to draw the appropriate lease for water reservoir site. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1749: (TRANSPOSED EARLIER) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1976. Ordinance No. 1749 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1749 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). )i 1 1 1 MINUTU PASCO CITY"COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: DECEMBER 16, 1975 RESIGNATION - E. -&..-SNIDER: With regret, Mayor.Linton.accepted resignation of E.A. Snider from the City Planning Commission due to conflict of interests, but wished him well in his new capacity as City Councilman. Mayor Linton appointed Jim.Siegel to.fill the unexpired term (2/76) of r,A. Snider.on the City Planning Commission,.and:asked Council's concurrence. Mr. Schor moved to confirm appointment of Jim Siegel to City Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. WATER EXTENSIONS - CITY ENGINEER: Mr. Ajax requested permission to extend water service to two areas; namely, Rd. 46 from Octave to Marie Street - Marie Street from Rd. 44 to 46,and 2) area west on Pearl.from Rd. 48 - 500'. it Mr. Ajax stated' that the people were willing to pay for the extension and was within our service area. Mr. Wilkins moved that the City Engineer be.authorized to proceed with two ex- tensions described. Seconded by Mr. Schor. (Discussion) Councilmen Tidrick, Sheeley and Schuelein didn't.favor. approval without a workshop discussion, but concurred with need and City Engineer's recommendation. Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Mr. Ad,dx then stated he had two more areas requesting water extensions which were more complex because yo.u.had.to..cr.os.s considerable property before you got to the property to be served. There.were some inequities here and he suggested that staff would get a dollar figure for property owners on a proportionate share basis. It was suggested that we workshop the last two requests in order to get more background information on Codes, etc. Mr. Adams moved that the City Engineer proceed -with last two requests, provided there is no cost to the City. Seconded by Mr..Wilkins. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Schor & Wilkins. NO: Linton, Sheeley, Schuelein and Tidrick. (Set for Workshop: Meeting on December 30, 1975). Mr. Tidrick stated that.he did not,think three week's wait was critical and definitely favored getting more information.befor.e approving. Mayor Linton called attention to working out some method of curtailing the blowing of raw sand. (This also refers to CBD area where buildings are being degjlis.hjd) FALL PICKUP: The City Manager reported. that the annual fa pic up'had exceeded the spring pickup by 50% and credited this to greater news coverage. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Linton asked if there was any determination of case pending in Seattle (Bookstores) which would affect our Ordinance. The City Attorney replied that the City of Seattle had.won; therefore, this should give our local law enforcement agency the leverage they need. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.. DO D D. LINTON'. MAYOR AT7- EVFLYN AtLS, DEPUTY. CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this . _day of January , 1976.