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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1978 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MAY 1, 1978 Meeting called to order at 8:05 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 CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Prior to vote, Mr. Schmidt requested that .Item No. 5-c (swim tickets) be excluded from Consent Agenda. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of regular and reconvened meetings, held April 17 and 24, 1978, respectively. b) Bills and Communications: To approve general claims in the amount of 188,223.16; claim warrant nos. 14687 through 14783. c) 1978 Block Grant Entitlement Application: To authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Pasco's fiscal year 1978 Block Grant Application and to submit it to the appropriate agencies for review and approval. d) East Pasco Neighborhood Facility - Irrigation System: Authorize staff to call for bids for irrigation system materials. e) Request for Water Line Extension Outside City Limits: To authorize approval of extension of water service requested by James W. Uhler and Associates provided that owner enters into a future annexation agreement with the City. f) Request for Water Line Extension Outside City Limits: To authorize approval of extension of water service requested by Jack Bumpaous, provided that owner enters into a future annexation agreement with the City. g) Resolution No. 1166: A Resolution setting date for public hearing to consider request for vacation of the east/west alley in the block bounded on the north by Clark Street, on the south by Lewis Street, on the east by 13th Avenue and on the west by 14th Avenue. h) Resolution No. 1167: A Resolution setting date for public hearing to consider request for vacation of alley, Block 5, Sylvester Park Addition. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR CITIZEN INPUT ON BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no -written communications. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Mr. Walter Kaven asked if the City had discussed paying retirement benefits for former City employees. The City Manager reported this would be discussed at the next Workshop Session of the City Council. Mr. Joe Balthazor called attention to painted crosswalk areas near Community Center and encouraged the City Council to get them repainted as they were wearing thin and hardly noticeable. He stated that many Senior Citizens were crossing directly in front of Atomic Foods and perhaps some consideration should be given to some type of walk there before a serious fatality occurs. Staff will check into this. Grigg, Ira Schmidt, David Sheeley and E.A. Snider. Councilman Bill Wilkins was absent Somborovich, from the meeting. Also present Acting Finance Director; were: Lee Kraft, City Manager; James Patrick Roach, Acting City Attorney; 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. Prior to vote, Mr. Schmidt requested that .Item No. 5-c (swim tickets) be excluded from Consent Agenda. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of regular and reconvened meetings, held April 17 and 24, 1978, respectively. b) Bills and Communications: To approve general claims in the amount of 188,223.16; claim warrant nos. 14687 through 14783. c) 1978 Block Grant Entitlement Application: To authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Pasco's fiscal year 1978 Block Grant Application and to submit it to the appropriate agencies for review and approval. d) East Pasco Neighborhood Facility - Irrigation System: Authorize staff to call for bids for irrigation system materials. e) Request for Water Line Extension Outside City Limits: To authorize approval of extension of water service requested by James W. Uhler and Associates provided that owner enters into a future annexation agreement with the City. f) Request for Water Line Extension Outside City Limits: To authorize approval of extension of water service requested by Jack Bumpaous, provided that owner enters into a future annexation agreement with the City. g) Resolution No. 1166: A Resolution setting date for public hearing to consider request for vacation of the east/west alley in the block bounded on the north by Clark Street, on the south by Lewis Street, on the east by 13th Avenue and on the west by 14th Avenue. h) Resolution No. 1167: A Resolution setting date for public hearing to consider request for vacation of alley, Block 5, Sylvester Park Addition. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR CITIZEN INPUT ON BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no -written communications. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Mr. Walter Kaven asked if the City had discussed paying retirement benefits for former City employees. The City Manager reported this would be discussed at the next Workshop Session of the City Council. Mr. Joe Balthazor called attention to painted crosswalk areas near Community Center and encouraged the City Council to get them repainted as they were wearing thin and hardly noticeable. He stated that many Senior Citizens were crossing directly in front of Atomic Foods and perhaps some consideration should be given to some type of walk there before a serious fatality occurs. Staff will check into this. MINUTES PASCQ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: MAY 1 , 1978 ORDINANCE NO. 1955: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN AND AMENDING SECTION 1.10.070 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Mr. Sheeley'moved_,to,brTng Ordinance No.' 1955 back to the table. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Ordinance No. 1955 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1955 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Mr. Adams stated he had heard of no problem with present system; therefore, could see no reason for changing it. Mr. Snider defended change as he felt everyone should have a right to vote on councilmen who are charged with the responsibility of representing the citizens of Pasco. Main motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Councilmen Adams and Bailie voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1953: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING TITLE 22 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 22.48 and 22.56 THEREOF. (Lumber Yards) Ordinance No. 1953 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1953 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of —, -five (5) . Mr. Sheeley voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1958: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT, FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE, MATURITY, AND DENOMINATIONS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 97 BONDS AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF TO FOSTER & MARSHALL, INC., SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1958 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1958 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1159: A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ELECTION OF MAYOR. Resolution No. 1159 was again read by title. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1159 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES: Sheeley, Snider, Grigg. NO: Adams, Bailie, Schmidt. RESOLUTION NO. 1168: A JOINT RESOLUTION REGARDING THE NAMING OF THE INTER -CITY BRIDGE. Resolution No. 1168 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1168 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Mr. Grigg disagreed with method used by two Mayors and questioned their authority to make a compromise in this regard. Mayor Bailie responded that this came up during an Inter -City Bridge Meeting and both Mayors agreed to submit a compromise Resolution to their respective councils for their review and action. Councilmen Snider and Sheeley defended Resolution as a good compromise between the two cities; further, Mr. Hendler was to be honored for his outstanding service by the addition of a plaque at both ends of the new bridge. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. YES: Bailie, Snider and Sheeley. NO: Grigg, Adams, Schmidt. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS: MAY 1 , 1978 ANNEXATION REQUEST - HSIEH "OLD MANSION" ANNEXATION, 78-8-A: Mr. Sheeley moved that the Citywill accept an annexation petition for further consideration; 2) the City will require that the area adopt the City's Comprehensive Plan; 3) the City will not require the area to assume the City's existing bonded indebtedness; 4) proper zoning and annexation will be concomitant at the same time. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Mr. Ajax stated that in view of the fact he lives near property in question, he wished to stay out of the issue as it might appear he had a conflict of interest. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY PRE -APPLICATION: Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize staff to submit to HUD via the A-95 Review procedure, a Pre -application for a Discretionary Grant in the amount of $738,000 for a comprehensive project as shown in memorandum from City Manager, dated April 28, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). NEW BUSINESS: SWIM TICKETS: Mr. Schmidt moved to amend original request for 200 free swim tickets for disadvantaged youngsters to ages 7 - 11 instead of 7 - 14. His reason for lowering the age was, to help curb rowdiness in the pools; further, youngsters over 12 were in a position to get summer jobs to earn their tickets. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion to amend carried by roll call vote of six (6). Main request, as amended, carried by roll call vote of six (6). DUST CONDITIONS - ROAD 24: In response to letter from Mr. Sid Farley regarding dust conditions on Road 24, the following comments were made: Mr. Sheeley asked if a developer was required to im prove streets when they were finished with construction? Staff replied negative - street improvements are required in sub -divisions only. Mr. Sheeley continued by stating that Kennewick and Richland requires that streets be improved when building is completed - why can't Pasco do the same? Mr. Farley asked if there was an Ordinance which required a contractor to water down construction areas? Staff replied that this came under jurisdiction of Pollution Control Authority., Mr. Farley then called attention to abandoned steam roller on Road 24. Staff will check out conditions and report back to Council. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: In view of recent jail escape, Mr. Snider asked for a full report on Franklin County Jail; number of escapees, type of criminal who escaped, how many recaptured, did they commit any crimes while escaped and qualification of jailers. He felt the City had a responsibility to see that this type of crime inflicted on a local family never happens again. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. , — 6 J.C. 'Chet" Bailie, Mayor ATTE E s, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this /.3'–day of , 1978. The City Manager reported he had talked to Sheriff Boyles and Acting Chief Smathers and felt that this situation would not occur again. Mr. Sheeley asked that subject of noise at Pasco Airport be placed on Workshop Agenda. Mr. Grigg asked if we were going to get an improved mike system. Staff replied affirmative. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. , — 6 J.C. 'Chet" Bailie, Mayor ATTE E s, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this /.3'–day of , 1978.