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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-1977 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Jan Tidrick. ROLL CALL: 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 Manager; Michael Cooper, City Attorney. Leo Olney, Director of Finance; James Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; Michael Corcoran, Planner and Ted Johnson, Assistant City Engineer. -*-,--CONSENT AGENDA: 1-- --Y-- — - .. << Mr. Sheeley moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows: 1. Approval of minutes. Minutes of regular meeting, held September 6; 1977. 2. Bills. General claims in the amount of $92,531•.10, Claim warrant nos.• 13079 through 13171. 3. Resolution No. 1112. A Resolution relating to Community Development Policy Planning Process and authorizing the City of Pasco to retain the services of Mr. Walter Oberst to prepare a history of Pasco. 4. Resolution No. 1113. A Resolution relating to the Community Development Policy Plan and authorizing an Addendum to the Agreement between the City of Pasco and Policy Sciences Incorporated. 5.. Park Plan. Authorizing the City Manager and staff to solicit proposals for Comprehensive Park Plan, as set forth in the memorandum from the Director of Parks & Recreation Department, Dick Erickson, dated September 8, 1977. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC'HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KARTCHNER INDUSTRIAL PARK: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr, Michael Corcoran, Planner, stated area would be used for 25 industrial sites with access on 395. Councilman Adams questioned usage of vapor lighting. Mr. Ajax responded and stated that the standard light is a vapor light, He, then, went into a brief explanation of various lighting systems and the pros and cons of each. The City Manager also enlightened the Council on recent Battelle Study. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE MEETING OPEN FOR DISCUSSION BETWEENCOUNCIL MEMBERS AND PROPERTY OWNER _ FERRYMAN ANNEXATION: It was announced that this property is'east of Road 32, south of Ruby, north of Court Street and west of the Bypass Highway, excluding Exxon Station. There were no representatives present'in the audience representing Ferryman. Mr. Snider moved to accept the annexation request for future consideration and direct that preparation of the annexation petition be conditioned as follows: 1. That adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and annexation occur simultaneously; 2. That assumption of existing City indebtedness be waived, and 3. That the City accept said property in a zoning classification most analogous to the Franklin County Zoning classification which the property currently bears. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1882: SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE PLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK HOMES ADDITION. Ordinance No. 1882 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1882 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1883: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANNEXATION AND AMENDING THE PROPERTY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF PASCO PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1863 AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1868 (Butler Annexation). Ordinance No. 1883 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1883 be adopted. Seconded by Mr, Schuelein. "lotion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1884: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1851 OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY ADDING TO LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 97, LOTS 12 TO 16 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 1, KIRCHNER HILLS SECOND ADDITION. Ordinance No. 1884 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved to approve Ordinance No. 1884. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1114: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PASCO/KENNEWICK INTERCITY BRIDGE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASCO TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE - PURPOSE OF OBTAINING SERVICES OF A CONTRACT ATTORNEY. Resolution No. 1114 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1114 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1115: A RESOLUTION! RELATING TO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE HIGHLAND PARKS HOMES ADDITION AS PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. Resolution No..1115 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1115 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1116: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PAY FOR A SPECIAL CENSUS. Resolution No. 1116 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1116 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 LEWIS STREET ACCESS: Mayor Tidrick opened discussion by asking, "if the State gave us back Lewis Street, why do we have to get Federal approval to develop it?" The City Attorney responded according to certification.process or where the State certifies back to the City, the Certification states the street is turned back for maintenance and control - it doesn't say anything about conveying back to the City free title. I guess the Highway Department treats this Certification process as giving ownerships back to the City - that has never been clear until the State Legislature, this last session, authorized the State Highway Department to do just that, but the question remains open whether we actually own the property or not Aside from that, we found out that since Federal Funds were utilized in the construction, we would have to go back to them before lifting access on that street. In other words, if Federal dollars were put into Lewis Street, you have to get Federal approval to change or modify anything. Mr. Ajax reiterated that the following is a form of a request which is to be sent to the Washington State Highway Department, The Highway Department will then review and forward our request and their comments on to FHWA for their consideration and review. Mr. Tom Johnson, Division Right of Way Officer for FHWA has stated that the request must specifically include the following: 1. Statement that access rights are not needed for the highway; 2. Statement that the intended action will not adversely affect the highway facility or the traffic thereon; 3. Brief narrative outlining the proposed action and the basis thereof; 4. Brief narrative outlining the rationale included in or used in making the determination that the proposed action will not have a detrimental affect on the capacity of the facility or safety of the traffic thereon. Councilman Snider countered by stating that perhaps everyone should walk - you can take it one step further and restrict access on all streets and your accident rate will definitely go down. It's natural to assume that if we lift the limited access on West Lewis that there may be an increase in accidents because of cross �..., movement. You face that with every major arterial in the County - Sylvester, Court, 4th - everyone of them and I can't see why that should be so mind boggling or so shocking to anyone, there's bound to be an increase because there is going to be an increase in cross flow traffic, But I see absolutely no reason why the Council makes policy decisions - yes, we want to proceed and lift the limited access on West Lewis - why can't staff proceed and do the best they can to achieve these ends. Myself, I am not going to accept anything from anyone but J them - I want to see it and I want to see it in writing. If we have to go to - Court, fine, I guess we will have to pay the penalty, This item will be continued to a Workshop Session of the City Council, SOLID WASTE CONTRACT: Mr. Sheeley moved to reconsider Ordinance No. 1881 and Resolution No. MO, relating to solid waste disposal and the City's solid waste contract. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1881: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6.04.030, 6.04.0,70, 6.04.100, 6.04.240, 6,04,300 and 6.04,310 THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1881 was read by title. Mr, Sheeley moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1881, Seconded by Mr. Snider, (Discussion) The City Attorney outlined the following changes: 1) Specifically authorizes the Alley Inspector or the City Manager to arbitrate grievances between customer and garbage contractor; 2) Spells out or makes more definite the fall and spring cleanups; 3) Authorizes the contractor to do the billing; 4) Changes the rates for garbage collection from $2.25 to $2.75 for occupied residences; from $2.15 to $2.55 for multi -family units; minimum for commercial establishments $3.70; public food establishment shall be $14,25 per month per can. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Schuelein voting no. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: RESOLUTION NO. 1110: SEPTEMB-ER'19", '1977 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BASIN DISPOSAL, INC:, FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE IN THE CITY OF PASCO, Resolution No. 1110 was read by title only, Mr. Sheeley moved to adopt Resolution No. 1110. Seconded by Mr. Adams, The City Manager cited the basic differences; namely, $3;55 per month. for three cans and $4.35 per month for four cans. The original contract addressing itself to basic two cans. Also, the customer shall have the option of electing the level of service, but such level shall be at least two (.2) cans per week per month. Also, for qualified Senior Citizens, there ids a one -can special rate. Container charges could be slightly less due to the way the billing charges are being assessed. In response to Councilman Snider's question on which proposal we are approving, the City Manager gave the following statement; ..."What Basin Disposal recommended to the Council previously was a three proposal agreement: Proposal I was the basic can or what we call the basic can rate for residential user, and containers for commercial. Proposal I was, essentially, the same as what we have now with the exception of change of rates. Proposal I'I was a slight variation of Proposal I. The only difference was that Proposal II added the feature for multiple cans. Proposal III from Basin was the provision for totaLt pickup service. This Agreement includes Proposal I and II does not include III. which is total pickup.".., Further, the City Manager recommended that Basin Disposal do the billing because the City's charges would be slightly higher. Kennewick'Disposal's bid was basically for total collection service, They preferred that the City of Pasco do the billing and also incur cost of site installation for the coin operated disposal facility. Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: WHEELCHAIR RAMPS BY COMMUNITY CENTER: Mr, Sheeley moved to award contract for construction of wheelchair ramps y fhe Pasco Community Center to Grecgory Construction, Inc., in the amount of $3,560 plus sales tax, which includes all concrete and handrails. Seconded by Mr, Wilkins, Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Jeff Hendler questioned vapor lighting and Mr, Ajax responded to Ms question. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P,M:Le�� , TIDRICK, MAYOR T: N WEL_S, DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED th'i s , .Y_day of 1977 1 1 1