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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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N WEL_S, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
PASSED and APPROVED th'i s , .Y_day of 1977
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