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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-1977 MinutesMINUTES PACO CIT`(' COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: ' . Meeting called to order at 8:00 P -.M. by Mayor, Jan Tidrick. ROLL CALL: JANUARY 18, 1977 By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams., J.C. Bailie, Vernon Schuelein, David Sheeley, E.A.. Snider, Jan.Tidrick.and.Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Ma.na.ger; Leo O1ney,.Director of.Finance; James Ajax, City E'ng.ineer.; Al 'Tebaldi-., Chief of ToUce; Webster.Jackson, EEO Offic Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation-and-:Michael Corcoran, City Planner. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr.'Sheeley movedthat C®nsent Agenda.be approved. Seconded by'Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent Items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular meeting, held January 4, 1977. b) Bills & Communications. General Claims in the amount of $150,667.57; Claim warrant nos. -11140 through 11298. Payroll Claims in the amount of $231,219.60; Payroll Warrant nos. 13017 through 13527. c) Appointments to Boards & Commissions. c-1 Luzell Johnson to.East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Board of Directors, expiration October 15, 1978, representing Dist. No. 1. c-2. Ray Henry to the.East-Pasco Neighborhood Facility Board of Directors-, representing.Dist. No. 1, expiration October 15, 1978 c-3. Lonnie Daniels to East Pasco Neighborhood. Facility Board of Directors, representing.Dist. No. 1, expiration October 15, 1978. d) Ceiling Improvements at East Pasco Neighborhood Facility. Authorized staff to call.for bids. Tobe financed from the $18,000 allocated in the HUD Block Grant for fiscal year 1977. e) Carpet for Library. Author.ized.staff to call for bids. f) Proposal for Center Two -Way. Left Turn on Court Street from 20th Avenue, west to the By -Pass Highway. Public Hearing set -for February 15, 1977. g) Fanning Annexation - 76-21-A. Public Hearing set for 8:00 P.M., February 15, 1977. VISITORS: Mayor Tidrick welcomed Mr. Warr.en.Sparhawk, Director of -Community Relations for Hughes Airwest, of a key to the City from.Mayor. George Moscone of San Francisco, commemorating the inauguration -of a non -step flight service between Pasco and San Francisco on January 15, 1977. Mr. Sparhawk read the following Greeting from Mayor Moscone: See Amendment - 2/1/77 GREETINGS "On behalf of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, it gives me great pl.eas.ure to extend greetings to.Hughes Airwest as the only airline based in the San Francisco Bay Area. -which directs daily operations to fifty-four cities in the eight western states, Canada and.Mexico. Hughes Airwest carri-6d.23,458 passengers betwe.en.the.HanFrancisco Bay Area and the Tri Cities area of Washington State in 1976, representing an increase of 22 per cent over the prior year. The City of San Francisco welcomes Pasco and the Tri Cities area of Washington State.as a partner in developing commercial and social prosperity between our two communities by the inauguration of non- stop service -by Hughes Airwest. As Mayor -of the City and. County of San Francisco, I am pleased to recognize Hughes Airwest for its efforts in stimulating the economic development of the'Tri-Cities-area of Washington State and the corresponding development of community interest with the San Francisco Bay Area. I am further pleased to invite the citizens of the Tri, Cities area to take ad- vantage of Hughes Airwest service to visit San Francisco as often as possible." MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1977 VISITORS - Continued: Miss Robin Van Autry presented.Mayor Tidrick with.a key -to San Francisco on behalf of Hughes Airwest.and.Mayor. Moscone.. In turn,. Mayor Tidrick read the following proclamation sent to San.Francisco. "WHEREAS, Hughes Airwest recognizes the need for and will inaugurate non-stop air service.between the City of San Francisco, California, and Pasco, Washington, on January 15, 1977; and WHEREAS, the new air service will make possiblea closer link between Pasco and one of.America's truly great cities, San Francisco; and WHEREAS, the Tri Cities Airport, located in Pasco,..is in.the center of one of the fastest growing areas in.the Pac.i.fic Northwest..r.es.ulting from the development of nuclear energy and expanded agriculture.enterprises; and WHEREAS, the new air service between the cities will.foster and enhance closer ties between the rapidly growing en9e9y, scientific and agricultural developments of this area with San..Francisco, the Bgy•Ar•ea and the World; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jan Tidr.ick,.,Mayor .of the. City _of .Pasco do hereby proclaim: That the citizens of this community, as well as those of the surrounding area known as the Tri Cities,,,recognize the importance to our two great areas of the new_air service and express th.e.hope tha.t'_it will, contribute to greater. bonds of friendship and commence between our communities and the world.- Mr. orld.Mr. George Br.ewder, 2112 Lee, state.d_at:the December 21.,. 1.976 Council.Meeting, he requested a copy of the.memo.o.ur_ City Attorney sent Ahe City Manager in regard to his claim. He,•aga.i.n, asked the..disp.osition.of his request. The City Manager replied that the City Attorney -was out.of_:town.and he could only.assume that his response of January 4th was the same. Mayor*Tidrick supported this statement. Mr. Herb Wheel er,, 1615 N :.12th,. comp.l ai.ned_:of.. ",b.l ock .1 ong" .parki ng, probl em on hi s block due to apartment complex;.. He.stated.they.were..pa'rk.ing. perpendicular to the ,curb and using his car.as.a "ramming board." .He..further alleged that he had tried to contact Ci.ty staff,.but-to no avail.and.it was -his assumption that the Police were supposed to enforce the laws.. Mayor, Ti.dr.ick thanked him -for. his -.,presentation and ,asked...staff -to.make a .report and be discussed at next Workshop Meeting.....He A nvited Mr.'Wheeler to attend. Mrs. Kathryn Smith, EEO Officer for Benton-Franklin•Community Action Committee, reminded the;Council that they had submitted a, itt.o.frecommendations over a year ago for implementation and,felt a reasonable time had passed for some type of enactment. She complimented the City for having a full time EEO Officer on board and thought this was a step in the right direction. She,.agai,n,.ur_ged the Council to activate a Human Rights Commission. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1065: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO URGING THE BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION TO,RECONSIDER ITS ROUTI.NG;FOR A 500 -KILOVOLT, TRANSMISSION LINE ACROSS FRANKLIN COUNTY. Resolution No.. 1065 iwas, read by title only:. , Mr. Shepley moved. that Resolution No. 1065 be -adopted. Seconded by Mr, Wilkins. (Discussion) '(_Eollowi.ng is -excerpts. of. statements by -Bonneville Power Administrators -.tape of complete disertation-on•file with City, Cierk) Mr.'Harold'Cantrell,,.representative of Bonneville -Power Administration, stated this project started over three years ago. He c.ited.the many meetings held to get public input as well as thoughts of Franklin County Commissioners and Planners. MEETING PASCO.UTr ,COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 1065 - Continued: JANUARY 18, 1977 In January, 1974, a copy of statement was mailed.to. Franklin County Planning Commission, and apparently, they di.d not receive it. A second copy was then mailed to them according to Bonneville Power. records. As a result... of numerous meetings, several changes were made:in.the.routi.ng;:l) near Mesa and continuing west; 2) final tower.construction was proposed along edges of fields, etc], to minimize impact on farming. Mr. Cantrell. stated he heard of no action from Planning Department until several weeks ago. He further stated that their proposed line ,would cross about. six miles of ir..rig.ated.land. and. briefly elaborated on how they.,arrived at settlement f.igur_e'wi.th. the landowners. Several . members disagreed when he stated that a crop, duster.c.ould.fly over or•under a 30' pole. Mr. Fricke supported Mr. Cantrell and.r.ei.terated :that. they were trying to integrate the Snake River generation. He,. again,.el.aborated on route starting at Lower Monumental Dam., proceeding.a.long. Reyno.lds.Ro.ad.to-Mesa and on to Connell. He emphasized again.tha.t...they.were.tryi.ng to .stay..on .edge of fields,and yet,get the project accomplished. He..c.ited mileage figures, projected losses by 1985, and amount of steel needed to complete ten miles of line. Mr. Sheeley asked for a further..expl.anation-.of two reports mentioned that were sent and not received... Mr.—Cantrell. complied.. Mr..Sheeley.then.asked, "was the Planning Commission.at the 1974 meeting?" Mr.-Fr_icke.replied that.the 1974 meeting was held in Richland.. Mr, Sheel ey .asked .i f. there .was..ever a Public Hearing held in Franklin County and if figures on loss..of crops to farmers was given. Mr. Cantrell replied that a Public Hearing was held in the P.U.D. Auditorium -and the_;only.figures included were total costs, no breakdowns. Mr. Adams questioned what affect power li.n.es had on circu.lar irrigation and whetger or not Bonneville Power purchased right of way.from Farmers. Mr...Cantrell replied that they merely purchased easements.. Mr. Adams. then asked.,."how come so many airplanes wind up in power lines and.how.ar.e we going to protect.the farmers?" Mr.,Cantrell. was asked how many:individuals..were in.opposition.. He had no firm figure; however, the farmer still owns the property - Bonneville.Power is merely buying right to cross property.. Mr. Sheeley asked what -was a fair price to the farmer?. :Mr.. Cantrell. stated that each case is ana,lyz.ed. sepa,rate.ly..o.n.:i.ts.._own merits-. Mr..Sheeley ghen expressed grave concern over ,the ap.par.ent.1a.ck, of.getti.ng.together .and. tal,king.-the. situation over between -Franklin Coun.ty.Commissi.oner.s/Planners and.Bonneville Power Company. He then asked, "does BPA go.ahead.and put in.lines in.v.i-ew of opposition?" Mr. Fricke replied that there would be extreme difficulties, at,thi-s late date to make major changes. Mr..Sheeley.asked, "when,were.the materials ordered for this project?" The reply was July or.August of 1976. Mr. Ken Crossland•supported Bonne.vi.l.l.e P.ower.Administration by stating that people should be aware of electricity as a source of vital -energy, and without it, they could not run circles, and where are we going to get this -energy, from this grit. At -this point, Mayor Tidrick read Resolution No. 1065 -in its entirety for benefit of the audience and declared -a ten-minute recess. Recess: 9:05 - Reconvened 9:15. Mr. Tom Bailie, representing association of farmers, stated there were many pros and cons to the issue; however, overall, he liked the Resolution. Mr. Owsley, owner of a farm 4 miles west of Eltopia, stated he would be back to Pasco, but not to Council; however, he wanted to. reiterate.that BPA alleges it would involve one mile but his figures were thirty-three.miles. Mr. Bailie asked how many farm families weee involved in this dispute. The reply was approximately_32 farm famili=es.. Mr. Wilkins asked cost of..re-routing towers. Mr. Cantrell replied that it was difficult to assess as this -was located in the best farming .corr.idor. At".this point, one member stated that with circles, there is—no—runoff it eliminates slides. Also, that the farmers were not opposed to electricity because.it.was necessary, they were merely requesting -Bonneville Power -to re -route -their lines -to m,i n.iMi-ze impact on farming. Mr. Hailey produced a map which he stated substantiated corridor for power. MINUTES PASCO.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 1065 - Continued: JANUARY 18, 1977 Mr. Bailie reminded the delegation that it was n.ot.a matter of dollars as much as -inconvenience....... :. Prior to vote, -Mr. Snider stated -he wished to..absta.in from voting due to being an.employee of Cascade Natural Gas, a::competitive source of energy. Main motion -carried by roll call vote of six. Snider abst fined. (President Carter and Congressman jom Foley were added to.text-of Resolution . RESOLUTION NO. 1066: A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING THE SOCIAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 1066 ,was read.by title only.' ,Mr...&nider' -moved .that Resolution No. 1066 be adopted. Seconded by!Mr..Bailie. Motion carried.by roll call vote of seven. (7) RESOLUTION NO. 1067: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO ESTABLISHI.NG.A PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY IN AMOUNTS UNDER $300. Resolution No. 1067•was,read_by title only. Mr;.Sheel.ey-moved-tha.t;Resolu,tion No. 1.067. `be:'adopted: Seconded by Mr. Snider.. Motion carried by roll. call vote of seven -(7).. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REQUEST OF TRI CITIES GROUP HOMES, INC. Mr. Sheeley.mo,ved_.that.a Public Hearing be held on February..l, 1977 to.receive public_.input on_location and function of Tri Cities Group.Homes, Inc..,.a.nd,that.al.l.,residents..of.�surrounding two -block area ,be notified of such meeting. .Seconded.'.by Mr.. Snider. Motion Carried. Councilmen Sheeley and Wilkins were selected to inspect.the.Home prior -to the meeting for a report. BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY.PRE-APPLICATION:. Mr. S.heeley.moved that two public hearings . be held ..on January ,.25.,..1977...: and.. February :1;. ;1977 ,.to -obtain the views of Pasco citizens (5n..communi.ty development.needs>in order to cons°ider a•pre- applicatio n grant for discretionary H..U.D. Block. Grant Funds. Seconded by Mr: Schuelei-n.• M6tion carried. NEW BUSINESS: INTER -CITY BRIDGE SUPPLEMENT NO. 5: The City -Manager submitted the following. letter written to Arvid Grant & Associates for ratification: "The Department of Highways and the cities -of Pasco and -Kennewick desire to supplement Agreement Y=1671, increasing the.maxi.mum amount payable under Section V111, subparagraph 1), (e) from $1,384.,000 to $1,634,000, an in - :crease of $250,000. The net fee -payable to your•firm_under:the agreement remains unchanged; the increase here.in proposed shall apply only -to the reimbursement, of.di.rect.salary costs, overhead, and direct non -salary costs incurred in performance.of.the terms of..this agreement. All of the terms of Agreement Y-1671 as supplemented in.writing prior to this date would remain in effect. If you concur, please sign this supplement in the space provided and return same to Mr. Tom Gray, Assi.stant Director for Constauction and Materials, State Department of Highways. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr.' Gray's office in the State Department of Highways." The above captioned letter was to be signed.by the cities of Pasco and Kennewick, Arvid Grant, State Highway Commission and Assistant Attorney General.. Mr.. Sheeley moved•ihhat the Mayor be authorized to sign Supplement No. 5 on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ..' MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: JANUARY 18, 1977 REFUND TO JOHN OWENS: Mr. Snider-mov-ed to.refund $32.50 to.Mr. John Owens for hi 1977 business license due to extenuating dircumstances. Seconded by Mr. Wi kins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six-.(---6)V,._Mr. Bailie voting no. Mayor Tidrick asked how -many days -into 1977. did.Mr..:Owens.operate. Staff replied approximately 8 days. Mr. Snider stated•.that_Mr...Owens had always -been very meticulous in paying for his license on time; therefore,.he sh.ould.not be penalized. PORNOGRAPHY ISSUE: Mayor Tidrick asked the news media:to publicize upcoming election so that the people would be aware of issue. Councilman Adams felt:the Council;should;remain-neutral and let the people decide whether,: or ,not - they wanted -this type of :entertainment.. Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce stated, "I don't think the C6uncil should remain.neutral, you have al.ready taken the initiative by placing it on the ballot - if you cannot lead us in this, you should not be leading us on taxes, etc.'. Mr. Wilkins took exception to statement by adding that he, personally, felt the Council should remain neutral because pornography was .ev.erywhere-•'on.Channel 5 where .it could come :right. into- your' 1 iving .room_ a,nd: in magazines which .can be purchased in any grocery store, etc. If we are going to clean up pornography, let's clean it up everywhere. i Mr. Earl Warren commended the City Council for putting pornography issue on the -ballot. , CONCRETE DIVIDERS AT 4TH & COURT:. Mr. Sheeley.suggested that consideration shou-1d be given forr,emovi ng: concrete. dividers . at, 4th .& ,Court .i n order to make turning easier for large trucks and avoiding accidents. This item will be and a report wi 1-1 be forthcoming .to the Council.' ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned'at,10::15,.P.M. Executi.ve session of the City Council followed. • ti� an Tidrick, Mayor Att t: ; �. ell s, Deputy City. Clerk PASSED and APPROVED -this day of 1977.