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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-1976 Minutes325 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JANUARY -20, 1976 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by City Manager, George Smith. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Vernon Schuelein, Dave Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Pat Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Finance Director; -Jim Ajax, City'Engineer�; Iry Kau,•Director of Public Works; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO -TEMPORE: Mr. Schuelein moved that election of Mayor and Mayor Pro -Tem proceed by paper ballot. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. The Finance Director then passed out paper ballots for election of Mayor. Eirst ballot for Mayor revealed the following majority: TIDRICK (5); WILKINS (1) and (1) INVALID. Jan Tidrick declared Mayor by majority vote. First ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE & SNIDER (2) each; ADAMS, SHEELEY. and WILKINS (1) each. No majority. Second ballot for. Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE (3); SNIDER (2); SHEELEY & WILKINS (1) each. No majority. Third ballot for Mayor Pro. -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE & SNIDER'(3) each; WILKINS (1). No majority. Fourth ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: SNIDER (3); BAILIE (2); ADAMS & WILKINS (1) each. No majority. Fifth ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE (3); SNIDER & WILKINS (2) each. No majority. Sixth ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE, SNIDER & WILKINS (2) each; SHEELEY (1): No majority. 71 Seventh ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE & SNIDER (3) each; WILKINS (1) each. No majority. EigCth`ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem revealed the following majority: BAILIE (4); SNIDER (3).' J.C. "Chet" Bailie decay red'Mayor-ProTem ey majority vote. OATHS OF OFFICE: Finance Director Leo E. Olney administered the Oath of Office to Jan Tidrick, Mayor and J.C. "Chet" Bailie, Mayor Pro -Tem. Mayor Tidrick responded.by stating that he was proud to be Mayor of Pasco and that all of, the Councilmen were proud to represent Pasco. He felt that Pasco was unique for a City of approximately 15,000 people because we were, basically, a farm community, we had recreation, grain transportation, barge transportation, deep water freight terminals, freight distibution centers, large railroad and hump yard, air terminal, goof course, an outstanding community college, good water capabilities and capacities, plus three swimming pools. He felt Pasco had a lot of good things going for its citizens and reiterated that the Council was well aware of citizen concern regarding the streets and crime; therefore, they'both would be priority items.for consideration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilki,ns moved that minutes of regular meeting, held January 6, 1978, be approved as written. ,Seconded'by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 1 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY,COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS &COMMUNICATIONS: The following bills were presented for approval: (1975) 327 JANUARY 20, 1976 Legislative $ 253.15 Judicial 200.00 Executive 9.24 Finance & Administrative 4,787.29 Legal 189.90 Personnel 449.00 Other Governmental Services 344.41 Police 2,147.25 Fire 55.86 Ambulance & Aid 3.38 Engineering 120.75: TOTAL'GENERAL FUND: $ 8,560.23 STREET 187.30 LIBRARY 23.63 RECREATION/PARKS 164.87 WATER/SEWER 1,128.59 GOLF 193.10 SOLID WASTE 39.60 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,391.64 DATA PROCESSING 50.85 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $13,739.81 Mr. Wilkins moved that warrant nos. 4449 thaough 4500 in the total amount of $13,739.81 be approved for payment this 20th day of January, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The following claims were presented for approval: (1976) Legislative $ 56.97 Judicial 718.26 Executive 131.84 Legal 177.72 Personnel 170.69 Planning 102.81 Other Govt. Services 5,294.84 Police 4,259.04 Fire 2,124.60 Detention/Correction 949.60 Protective Inspections 394.13 Civil Defense 828.95 Ambulance & Aid 78.61 Engineering 169.18 Pollution Control 1,035.14 Health 5,174.50 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $21,666.88 CITY STREET 15,635.30 ARTERIAL STREET 167.22 CETA FUNDS 367.71. NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 1,071.46 LIBRARY .680.92. CEMETERY 390.39 URBAN RENEWAL 247.83 RECREATION/PARKS 1,498.14 INTERCITY BRIDGE (CAPITAL PROJECT) 100.00 CBD REDEVELOPMENT (CAPITAL PROJECT) 32,430.51 WATER/SEWER 4,628.73 GOLF 2,532.97 SOLID WASTE 1,650.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,710.51 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2,299.42 GRAND.TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 87;077.99 Mr. Snider moved that warrant nos. 4448 through 4585 in the total amount of $87,077.99 be approved for payment this 20th day of January, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS: JANUARY 20, 1976 PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval of preliminary plat, labeled F.C.I.D. Industrial Park, and requesting a public hearing. Mr. Sheeley moved that a Public,Hearing be held on February 3,-1976, for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommendin a zone change for Lots 4 through 13, Block 2, Steffin's Amended Addition, from light industrial I-1 to heavy industrial I-2, and requesting a public hearing. Mr. Wilkins moved that a public hearing be held on February 3, 1976, for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. VISITORS: ISAAC STEVENS HISTORY CLASS - MR. MILLS: Mr. Wilbert.Mills, instructor at Isaac Stevens Junior High, was present in the audience and introduced the following students: Peter Bode, Kathy Bogart, Cathy Garland, Kenny Reynolds, Bryan Sheckler, Ron Van Dinter, Brenda Combs and Jim Cappa. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1761: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PASCO . POLICE OFFICERS BENEFIT ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF PASCO,. Ordinance No. 1761 wa.s read by title only.. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1761 be adopted.. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of -seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1762: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING.THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AS CUSTODIAN OF THE "TRAVEL ADVANCE EXPENSE REVOLVING FUND" AND AMENDING SECTION NOS. 3.92.020 and 3.92.040 and DELETING SECTION NO. 3.92.030 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1762 was read by. title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that Ordinance No. 1762 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1014: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY L.W. VAIL COMPANY UNDER 1975 STREET CONSTRUCTION UNDER JOB NOS. 75-3-02, Road 28 L.I.D. NO. 92; 75-3-03, FIFTH AVENUE L.I.D. NO. 86; 75-3-05, LEOLA STREET L.I.D. NO. 87; 75-3-06', NIXON, NORBART (SEVENTH AVENUE) ETC., L.I.D. NO. 90; 75-3-07WILLIAMS SUB -DIVISION L.I.D. NO. 91. Resolution No. 1014 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 1014 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1015: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY LARSON1& SON'S ;WRECKING FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SITE DEMOLITION. Resolution.No. 1015 was read by title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that Resolution No. 1015 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES • PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS - Continued: RESOLUTION NO.. 1016: JANUARY 20, 1976 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO ESTABLISHING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE INTER -CITY BRIDGE COMMITTEE• AND RE -AFFIRMING ITS MEMBERSHIP. Resolution. No. 1016 was read by title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that Resolution No. 1016 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Discussion) The City'Manager called attention to changes in'proposed Resolution; namely, on first page, fifth WHEREAS, it is proposed to read: "..:the role and authority of the.Br.idge Committee to•aet (negotiate),on'matters...". Section 3 is proposed to read: "Meetings of.the Bridge Committee may be called from.time to .time by the Chairman or upon the request of any member to the Chadrman." Section 4 is proposed to read: "the chairman shall be authorized to travel for the purpose of carrying out functions on behalf of the Bridge Committee and the two Cities without the necessity of obtaining approval of the entire Bridge Committee; provided for any trip over 100 miles -O the chairman first notifies,. either in writing or by telephone, the City Managers of Pasco and Kennewick of the purpose of the trip and whether any, any other persons will also be required to participate in the trip." Mr. Charles Nighbert asked if former Mayor Donald Linton will still sit on this committee? Mayor Tidrick replied, "no, the current Mayor will represent Pasco." Mr. Charles Grigg questioned, "shouldn't both Kennewick and Pasco have the same Resolution?" :He further stated.that we have a "hard charging individual" who has successfully brought us this far and he would hesitate to see a Resolution passed which would hamper his ability to function. Mr. Sheeley responded by•stating that he and his fel.l'ow-councilmen all realize that no°one individual could have done what Mr.•Hendler has done.. He further reiterated that the Resolution did not restrict Mr. Hend1er, it still gives him -the freedom to negotiate, but for the first time, gives us something in writing that we have not had before. Mr. Bailie expressed concern that both cities should work under the same Ordinance or Resolution. Mr. Jeff Hendler raised question whether.or not Mr.: Hendler wa-s-aware of the changes. Staff replied they had had an executive session earlier in'the evening with Mr. Hendler and he, basically, was aware of the changes. Mr. Hendler then asked how many members of the bridge committee would have to be notified of a pending trip? The City Manager replied that the Resolut.ion•states he -would have to notify two members. Mr. Adams was app_iehens%we-_..of proposed Resolution --hel felt it should be•a joint venture. -- Main,motion carried by the following roll call vote:. YES: Bailie, Schuelein, Sheeley, Snider & Tidrick. NO: Adams & Wilkins. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: RESTROOM FACILITY: Mr. Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal, stated that the bids came in approximately $5,000 higher than the architect's estimate,.there wase no federal documentation; therefore, he recommended to reject all bids received and authorize staff to make a new call for bids. Mr. Schuelein moved that recommendation of staff be accepted, and all bids for restroom facility be rejected and staff be authorized to make a new call for bids. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. :Motion carried by roll call vote of'seven'(7). 330 MINUTES PASCQ CITY CQUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: JANUARY 20, 1976 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - 911: Mr. Sheeley moved to adv.ise the Benton -Franklin Governmental.Conference that the City of Pasco and Franklin County prefer to continue_,with their joint communication center at this time. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. LEASE - PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL: (Reservoir Site) Mr. Sheeley moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign ,lease on behalf of the City of iPa,sco. Seconded by Mr.. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll. call vote of seven (7). ,URBAN RENEWAL LAND SALE:.; Mr. Wilkins moved that staff.be authorized to sell Lots -7, 8, 9, 10,, 11 and,12, Block 124, Pasco Land Company's First Addition to Mr. Frank Ledesma, in the total amount of $3,750. (Mr. Ledesma plans to build cabinet shop). Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) CURTI•S PROPERTY - VICINITY OF OREGON STREET: Mr. Wilkins moved that staff be authorized to sign agreement between the City of Pasco and Mr. E.A..-Curtis. Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Purpose of agreement is to.acqumre'e additional right of way to increase the width of access for safer ingress and egress). Mr. Sheeley expressed grave concern that the Washington State Highway Department had put the City in a.delicate situation in that area because visabi'lity is Very bad, signing is confusing, and unless something is done, he feels that the fatality rate will increase on Oregon Street. Motion carried by -roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Sheeley voting no. APPOINTMENTS: COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING: The City.Manager briefly explained.function of newly created Comprehensive Health Planning organization and urged the appoint- ment of a City.-representive to serve on that committee. Mr. Sheeley nominated E.A. "DUKE" SNIDER to fill that position. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. No further nominations. Motion carried unanimously. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: 1 Mr. Bailie reiterated for the benefit of public in general that if he=ever had to fill in for Mayor Tidrick, he would never speak without the Council's full authority. Mayor Tidrick announced that copies of Resolution No. 1016 (Reaff.irming Mr. Hendler) would,be•available to the public if they so desired. Mr. Wilkins asked that the Dog Ordinance be placed on Workshop Agenda as he wanted to see it "tightened, up." Mr. Wilkins called attention to an elderly lady's problem regarding garbage collection. He gave location, and as this is in Councilman Bailie's district, he stated he would look into it. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Sheeley moved that this meetinq.be recessed until Tuesday, January 27, 1976 , 7:30 P.M., in order to further discuss Resolution between the cities of Pasco and Kennewick regarding Mr. Hendler. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. Meeting recessed at 9:30 P.M. Ie : ell Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this- day Jan Tidrick, Mayor of Pasco 6f 1976.