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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-1978 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: DECEMBER 4, 1978 Meeting called to order at 8:10 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 and E.A. Snider. Councilmen Gary Clark (Excused) and Bill Wilkins were absent from the meeting. Also present were: Lee Kraft, City Manager; Dennis De Felice, City Attorney; Tom Criscola, Finance Director; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; Mike Vandiver, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Ted Johnson, Assistant City Engineer; Harry Elzie, Environmental Inspector and Alan Lobdel, Associate Engineer, CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular -meeting, held November:.20, 19.78. b) Bills. General Claims in the amount of $168,051.18; claim warrant nos. 1$441, through 18534. Payroll claims in the amount of $170,685.89; payroll warrant nos. 20893 through 21047. c) Resolution No. 121.0: A Resolution of the City of Pasco entering into an agreement with the ORB Organization relating to -the project of the Highland Community Park located in the East Pasco area. d) Proposed Landscape & Screening Ordinance. To require the appointment of a working committee of the Chamber of Commerce and City Council to consider the preparation of a beautification/landscape Ordinance, and to require a final report and recommendations to the Council no later than March 1, 1979, and to require interim progress reports between now and March 1st. e) Resolution No. 1211: A Resolution dissolving the Neighborhood Facility Board of Directors and rescinding Resolution No. 921. f) Rental Space in City Hall. To authorize the rental of approximately 750 square feet of City Hall basement space for a temporary office for Arvid Grant and Associates, at a rental rate of $150.00 per month, with the added proviso that the firm pay all costs associated with making the space suitable for their purposes. g) Resolution No. 1212: A Resolution accepting the work done by B & R Hardwood Floor Company, Inc. to construct a hardwood gymnasium floor at the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility. h) Resolution No. 1213: A Resolution accepting the work done by Delta - Summit Corporation under Job No. 77-3-02, Road 28 Storm Drain. i) Code Amendment - Caretakers Residence in Commercial/Industrial Zones. Set Monday, December 18, 1978, 8:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, City Hall as the time and place for a public hearing to consider amendment of Title 22, PMC to permit caretaker's residences in commercial and industrial zones by special permit. j) Land Sale Urban Renewal Area. To approve the sale of Lots 307 and 308, Block 12, Terrace Heights Addition to Dave Butcher for $1,925.00, for the purpose of construction thereon of a two-bedroom house. k) Proposed Supplemental Budget. To set a public hearing on the proposed supplemental budget for Monday, December 18, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. 1) Hearing Date - South Central Rezone. To set 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 18, 1978, as the time and place for a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone Lot 12, Block 3, Gantenbein's Addition to Pasco from R-2 to R-3. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1978 CONSENT AGENDA - Continued: m) Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan. Set Public Hearing for December 18, 1978, 8:00 P.M., City Hall, to obtain citizen input and to approve the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Program. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5 MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CITIZEN INPUT RELATIVE TO BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE NO. 1907: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. Mr. Tom Sellstead, President of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, read the following Resolution into the record: "At the regular meeting of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce Board on December 4, 1978, the following Resolution was passed: That the Chamber go on record as questioning the proposal to extend the above tax through 1979 on the basis that there might be a more equitable way to raise the money to, balance the City's budget. And, if the decision is made.to extend the tax, the Chamber would like the opportunity to work with representatives of the City on alternatives for raising money to support the. City's Budget beyond January 1, 1980. Unanimously.approved by Pasco Chamber of Commerce Board on December 4, 1978." Mr. Glen Stroud, owner of Northside Auto, questioned rationale of licensing. He claimed to be paying more than his neighbor. Staff replied that Mr. Stroud probably answered questionaire sent out a year ago honestly as to his square footage. There is a possibility that someone paying a lessor amount did not declare all his square footage. Mr. Snider defended increase by stating that the Council and staff had tried diligently to get rid of the inequities and come up with a base that was fair to everyone. Mr. Howard McGee criticized the.increase on the basis that it was "easy to get." Mr. Bob Young, co-owner of Young's Department Store, reminded the. Council that Kennewick was considerably less than Pasco and encouraged the City to look at a more favorable method of distribution. Mr. Grigg suggested that staff work very closely with the Chamber, of Commerce in an effort to find a more workable solution. 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 1979 PRELIMINARY BUDGET: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications. The City Manager reported the preliminary budget as 11,200,000 which is several million less than last year. It is considered a tight budget with no excess. Several departments had requested reinstatement of positions cut last year, but the money was not available. He felt the budget document was understandable and easy to read. Mr. Snider moved to continue the public hearing on the Preliminary Budget to the December 18, 1978 Council Meeting at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call. vote of.five (5). . -_. I MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1978 ANNOUNCEMENT: The City Manager announced that Mr. Gary Clark, City Councilman, would be the City's representative to serve on the Benton -Franklin Community Services Board. His term of office will expire on February 18, 1979, at which time the Council could consider a reappointment. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 2009: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE RATES, EXTENDING THE RATES IN EFFECT FOR THE YEAR 1978 FROM JANUARY 1, 1979 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1979, AND PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC EXPIRATION OF THE RATES PRESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 1907 AND THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE 1977 RATES ON JANUARY 1, 1980, BY AMENDING SECTION 20 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1907 AND BY FURTHER ENACTMENTS. Ordinance No. 2009 was read by title only. Prior to motion, the City Attorney cautioned that even though we had a quorum, it would be necessary for four out of the five councilmen to vote yes in order for Ordinance to pass. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 2009 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Councilmen Adams & Bailie stated they had to support Ordinance No. 2009, but hoped that it was with consideration, cooperation and consent of our business community). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1214: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY AND REGULATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS OF VARIOUS CITY AGENCIES. Resolution No. 1214 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1214 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 1215: A RESOLUTION DECLARING A POLICY THAT ALL FUTURE APPOINTEES TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE, REGULATORY, OR ADVISORY GROUPS BE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 1215 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved that Resolution No. 1215 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Mr. Bailie voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 1216: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO AND OF THE INTENTION TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (Columbia East Area) Resolution No. 1216 was read by title only. Prior to motion, Mr. Ajax called attention to several corrections; namely, Page 1, Sub -section B, should read 3400 feet instead of 1800; Page 2, Sub -section B, should read 3400 feet; Page 3, strike "Hillsboro Street from Capitol Avenue to King Avenue." Mr. Ajax then gave a brief statement concerning L.I.D.'s and future trunk lines. He reiterated that an L.I.D. outside City limits is legal; however, their streets are 42' and L.I.D. recommends them to be 38'. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1216 be adopted, as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mr. Snider moved to grant variance, as requested by Jim Ajax, regarding street width within sub -division. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: DECEMBER 4, 1978 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - RESIGNATION: Mr. Snider moved to accept the resignation of Gary B. Clark from the Board of Adjustment, effective November 6, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) REQUEST FOR WAIVER ON A SUPERVISION FEE FOR A DANCE AT THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER: Mr. Rickie Robinson addressed the Council and stated he was wanting to put on a "Disco Dance" for high-school aged students on December 8th and 31st. He was requesting that the Council waive charges for supervisors at the Community Center -as-he had persons willing to donate their services. Mr. Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, expressed his reservations because Parks employees are familiar with the building and its maintenance where others might not be. He stated he did have part time people who are willing to work for $5.00 an hour and he could provide such supervisors for the dance of December 8th. Mr. Robinson contended that as an ex -Park employee, he was familiar with the building and felt he could adequately supervise it. His mother, Mrs. Virgie Robinson, concurred with his statement and volunteered her services also. General concensus of the council was that they supported Mr. Robinson's idea but were hesitant to grant waiver as it might set a precedent for other groups to ask for the same privilege., and the same policy should apply to everyone. Police Chief, Mike Vandiver offered his department's expertise in an effort to work out a solution to Mr. Robinson's problem. Mr. Grigg moved to waive supervisory requirements on this dance only (12/8/78), requiring one City supervisor and authorizing Mrs. Virgie Robinson to act as the second supervisor. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: The City Manager asked if the Councilmen wanted to meet in an informal session with our local legislators prior to their going to Olympia in January. He stated Da cember 20th was open pending concurrence by the legislators. Council requested the City Manager to go ahead with plans for a meeting on December 20th. It was reported that Billie Sargent, a member of the Tri -Mats Committee, is unable to attend the meetings anymore and a replacement will be necessary. It was suggested that each councilman submit names; further, to ask Mr. Gregson for suggestions. Mr. Joe Balthazor, a member of the Community Services Council, is unable to serve an indefinite term; therefore, consideration will have to be given for a replacement there. A pending vacancy on the Building Appeals Board brought questions from the council as to why the Governmental Conference was involved in it. Mr. Snider was emphatic that the Board should function independently without benfit of the Governmental Conference. The City Manager reported that he would put information relating to this subject in the next Workshop packet. He also reported that Mr. Howard Giles, present member on the Board whose term is expiring, would be receptive to another appointment, if asked. The City Manager suggested that when a council member is absent from a meeting, the record should show whether it is excused or not. The City of Kennewick is desirous of holding a joint meeting with Pasco on financing of the Inter City Bridge. Mr. Snider suggested that we not hold a meeting until we know exactly what we are splitting up dollar wise. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9:55 REC NVENED: 10:10 ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. J.C. "Chet" Bailie, Mayor • P E and APPROVED this ay of , 1978. T 4yn W lls, Deputy City C erk