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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-1978 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: APRIL 17, 1978 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable J.C. Bailie, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Leland Kraft, City Manager; Patrick Roach, Acting City Attorney; James Somborovich, Acting Finance Director; James Ajax, City Engineer; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation and Ted Johnson, Assistant City Engineer. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular and reconvened meetings, held April 3rd and 10th respectively. b) Bills and Communications. Approve General Claims in the amount of $130,554.25, I Claim Warrant Nos. 14576 through 14686. c) Award of Bid - E. Pasco Neighborhood Facility Gym Floor. Awarded bid to low bidder, B & R Hardwood Floor, Inc., in the amount of $17,980.51 for the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Gymnasium Floor. d) Landscaping - E. Pasco Neighborhood Facility. To authorize staff to solicit bids for the plant material phase of the landscaping project at the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility. e) Waiver of Admission Tax - Annual Fly-in/Air Show. To waive the admission tax on July 28 and 29, 1978, to the Annual Fly -In Air Show at the Pasco Airport. • f) Authorization to Call for Bids - Wernett Street Waterline, Rd. 36 - 40. To authorize staff to call for bids . g) Authorization to Call for Bids - LID north of Court Street. To authorize staff to call for bids. MAYOR BAILIE TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS IN ORDER TO HEAR CRAIG McMICKEN, MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT FOR FOSTER & MARSHALL: Mr. McMicken gave the following presentation: "For the legally issued bonds described as L.I.D. No. 97, dated May 1, 1978, we offer to purchase all of said bonds. We will pay you par for bonds delivered at Seattle, Washington and accrued interest from the date of the bonds to the date of delivery. These bonds are to bear an interest coupon rate of 6 3/8% per annum and be in $5,000 denominations except for Bond No. 1 which will be in the denomination of $6,596.23. The bonds are to bear a maturity date of May 1, 1990. These bonds are subject to the unqualified approving opinion of Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch, bond counsel, as the expense of the City." In summation, Mr. McMicken stated if the Council concurs, it will be a committment for Foster & Marshall to proceed. (This item coming up under "New Business.") PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER REZONING LOTS 16-20, KELLY'S ADDITION, FROM R-1 to R-3: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Ajax acknowledged petition, signed by approximately 20 adjacent property owners, stating their objection to "High -Rise" type of apartment dwelling, but they would not object to single story office complex. Mr. Snider asked if the City had looked into the possibility of Contract Zoning? Staff replied affirmative. Mr. Snider continued by expressing concern that once a property is rezoned, it is zoned for anything allowable in that zone. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 1978 -44W61C­HEARING - CONTINUED - � .. Mr. Sheeley asked if protective covenants would restrict height of building. The City Attorney replied affirmative. Mr. Grigg stated that we could get a copy of Contract Zoning Ordinance from the Association of Washington Cities as a guideline. Staff replied that we had such an Ordinance drafted, but it had not been presented yet.- Mr. et. Mr. James O'Conner, developer, stated he got a zone change about four years ago and later sold to Thomas Realty. They went out of business so he, now, has property back and is again requesting a zone change to build a Spanish -type, red -tiled roofed office building. He is proposing parking space for 50 cars and already has two tenants lined up for occupancy and is negotiating with two others. He expressed his willingness to sign any kind of document which would guarantee that he was going to build a single story office building. The council conveyed their appreciation to Mr. O'Conner and asked if a one week's delay would hinder any progress for him. He stated it would not. Staff was directed to present a Contract Zoning Ordinance for approval at a reconvened meeting, to be held April 24, 1978. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON BLANTON HEIGHTS VACATION, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 23 INCLUSIVE; LOTS 26 THROUGH 58 INCLUSIVE; LOTS 94 THROUGH 96 INCLUSIVE AND LOT 93, EXCEPT SOUTHERLY 115.69 FEET THEREOF, AND LOT 59, EXCEPT THAT PORTION DESCRIBED IN PUBLIC NOTICE: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Ajax showed area on map for benefit of councilmen. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floors either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1954: a.� AN ORDINANCE VACATING PLAT OF BLANTON HEIGHTS EXCEPT FOR THE EAST 30 FEET OF SECTION 14 OF THE PLAT WHICH EXISTS AS PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS ROAD •36. Ordinance No. 1954 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1954 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (Mr. Grigg asked that a small map be attached to Ordinances of this type so that they might know where general area is). ORDINANCE NO. 1955: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN AND AMENDING SECTION 1.10.070 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1955 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1955 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Mr. Adams moved to table Ordinance No. 1955. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilmen Sheeley and Snider voting no. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1159: A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ELECTION OF MAYOR. APRIL 17, 1978 Resolution No. 1159 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1159 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: NO: Adams, Bailie, Schmidt & Wilkins. YES: Sheeley, Snider, Grigg. RESOLUTION NO. 1160: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND THE CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO TAKE ALL PROPER STEPS TO CANCEL WARRANTS NOT PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ISSUE, AS LISTED IN THIS RESOLUTION. Resolution No. 1160 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1160 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1161: A RESOLUTION REGARDING NAMING THE NEW BRIDGE THE ED HENDLER INTER -CITY BRIDGE. Resolution No. 1161 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved that Resolution No. 1161 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Mrs. Virginia Devine felt the greatest tribute that could be bestowed on Mr. Hendler would be to let him name the bridge himself. Mayor Bailie felt that a lot of tax dollars had gone into this bridge; therefore, the public should be .the ones naming it. Frank Thomsen, Manager of Chamber of Commerce, stated the public had had ten years to voice their opinion and urged the council to "take the bit in your teeth and go,' and go with what you got. Glen Stroud, owner of Northside Auto, strongly endorsed proposed Resolution and encouraged the council to give Mr. Hendler credit for what he deserves. Howard McGee, disagreed by stating that no individual's name, dead or alive, should be attached to the bridge and recommended calling it Twin City Bridge. Mr. Wilkins supported Mr. Hendler by stating you always knew where Ed stood and what he had done; therefore, he was worthy of recognition and a lot of people felt that way. Ruth Hunt reiterated -that Ed Hendler should be honored - if it weren't for his efforts, we wouldn't have a bridge. Main motion carried by a roll call vote of four (4). Councilmen Sheeley, Snider and Bailie voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 1162: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASCO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN, INC. TO PROCEED WITH REPLACING AND/OR INSTALLING GRADE CROSSING WARNING DEVICES AT THE "A" STREET RAILROAD CROSSING IN THE VICINITY OF FIRST AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 1162 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1162 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS - Continued: APRIL 17, 1978 RESOLUTION NO. 1163: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASCO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING THE CITY OF PASCO TO LOCALLY ADVERTISE AND AWARD CONTRACTS INVOLVING FEDERAL HIGHWAY MONIES. Resolution No. 1163 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1163 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1164: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOSCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, SUNLAND INVESTMENTS, INC., NORTHWEST DEVELOPERS, INC., AND RAY BURDEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. Resolution No. 1164 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1164 be adopted, contingent upon proper execution by the requesting party. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ­—RES-OLUTION NO. 1165:... A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOSCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND NORTHWEST DEVELOPERS, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTING AND BUILDING OF A WATER BOOSTER STATION. Resolution No. 1165 was -read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution -Nov...., 1165 be adopted, contingent upon proper execution by the requesting party. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - DESERT PLATEAU NO.l: Mr. Sheeley moved to approve Final Plat of Desert Plateau No. l.and authorize the Mayor to sign such subject to receipt of required pre -requisite documents. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AUTHORIZATION OF ED HENDLER, CHAIRMAN OF INTER -CITY BRIDGE COMMITTEE, TO SEEK FEASIBLE MEANS AND WAYS FOR A PASCO PUBLIC PIER: Mr. Grigg moved to authorize Ed Hendler, Chairman of the Inter -City Bridge Committee, to seek feasible means and ways for a Pasco Public Pier, and to authorize him to seek ways and means to.construct said Pier on portions of the Old Inter -City Bridge, provided that it is understood that any expense incurred in conjunction with the above will be handled on the same basis and in conjunction with his functions as Inter -City Bridge Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Mr. Snider moved to table proposal for further study. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Tabling motion FAILED by a roll call vote of four (4). Councilmen Sheeley, Snider and Wilkins voting yes. Mr. Snider felt he needed more information because the City had spent 1/2 of gas tax money and spent councilmanic bonds; therefore, we shouldn't be seeking new projects but how we are going to pay.for the bridge. Mr. Grigg felt we were shortsighted by not investigating full potential. Further, it would definitely enhance our community and anytime we can get a person to work for us at $10 and $40 per day, that is cheap. Mr. Sheeley stated he was tired of reading everything in the news media before the Council was aware of it and he felt he had a right, as councilman, to get information first hand. Mr. Adams interjected by stating he was willing to listen to any comments, but he wanted personalities left out. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: APRIL 17, 1978 Mr. Grigg moved to amend original motion by requiring Mr. Hendler to make a verbal or written report at every regular meeting and limiting him to fifteen (15) days out and fifteen (15) days in. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. (At this time, Mr. Hendler came into the meeting room) Mr. Sheeley asked Mr. Hendler if he had a problem with regular reporting to the City Council. Mr. Hendler answered affirmative as he worked With Inter -City Bridge Committee, minutes were kept and distributed to the Council, and this would be repetitious. Mr. Sheeley then asked Mr. Hendler if he had a problem with limitation? Mr. Hendler replied, "no problem, don't pay me anything - over the last ten years, you have paid me approximately $20,000 and I have spent $40,000." Mr. Hendler then reiterated history of bridge from initial bond issue to present day problem. He added that Pasco has done nothing for development on this side of the river and encouraged them to look ahead. He disagreed with previous allegation of 5 -minute contracts being "run through" for action. He recalled one incident that came up unexpectedly which was no one in particular's fault, but stated it was one of those "either we do or we don't" issues. Mr. Snider again reiterated that he felt this was no time to take on additional expenses because of the financial .burden the City was in. Mr. Sheeley commended Mr. Hendler for work he has done but he still felt he had a right to know what was going on before the news media received it. To this, Mr. Hendler commented that meetings of the Inter -City Bridge Committee were open to the public with the press in attendance. There was no way he could get results of meeting to the Council before the news media could get it out. Mr. Adams suggested that progress of fishing pier be given at each Inter -City Bridge Meeting. Amendment CARRIED by roll call vote of five. Councilmen Adams & Bailie voting no. Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Snider voting no. APPOINTMENT - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Mr. Sheeley moved to appoint GARY CLARK to the Board of Adjustment, replacing Mr. Donald Fleming's five-year term, to a term expiring on November 19, 1981. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: ISSUANCE OF L.I.D. NO. 97 BONDS: Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize Foster and Marshall to proceed with necessary steps for sale of L.I.D. No. 97 bonds. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ,,SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Schmidt reported that residents of 16th & 17th Avenues, between Agate & Pearl, would like their alleys improved under proposed L.I.D. No. 98. This item to be placed on Workshop Agenda. Mr. Schmidt stated he had been asked to report dust conditions near King City. Staff replied this was a responsibility of property owner. Mr. Grigg asked that bidder's list be included in agenda packets so that council- men could see that every effort had been made to secure good bids. Mr. Grigg asked that Resolution No. 1159, Election of Mayor, be placed on Workshop Agenda. Mr. Kraft publicly commended Mr. Smith for helping him make the transition as orderly as possible. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting recessed until Monday, April 24, 1978. J.C. Chet Bailie, Mayor AT E 1�, Dep. City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this, day of, 197E