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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-1976 Minutes4 `32 MINUTES PASCQ CITY' COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: FEBRUARY 3, 1976 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick, Mayor of Pasco. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Vern Schuelein, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Pat Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Director of Finance; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that minutes of regular me:etmng, held January 20,. 1976, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Mr. Adams moved that minutes of reconvened meeting of January 27, 1976, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried. (Reconvened minutes approved at end of meeting on 2/3/76 when copies were distributed). BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 190.56 Judicial Judicial 420.94 4,008.34 Executive 1,048.96 Planning Legal 292.07 6.45 Personnel 100.00 Fire Planning 458.16 1,511.89 Other Govt. Services 17,056.39 Engineering Police 13,230.46 Fire 6,206.15 Protective Inspections 660.65 Ambulance & Aid 494.58 Engineering 869.11 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 41,028.03 STREET 3,802.00 ARTERIAL STREET 17,199.00 CETA FUNDS 1,324.33 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 862.29 LIBRARY 1,903.03 CEMETERY 1,377.66 URBAN RENEWAL 2,402.57 PARKS/RECREATION 4,611.19 FEDERAL,SHARED REVENUE 79,200.00 CAPITAL PROJECT, INTER -CITY BRIDGE 359,970.61 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 8,797.94 ENTERPRISE GOLF 3,283.60 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 30,104.56 EQUIPMENT RENTAL ,. 4,537.72 ADMINISTRATIVE S'ERVI,CES 5,580.63 FIREMEN'S PENSION 6,833.10 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $572,818.26 Mr..Snider moved that warrant nos. 4586 through 4664 in the total amount of $572,818.26 be approved for payment this 3rd day of February, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)_, The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 498.46 Judicial 886.82 Executive 4,008.34 Legal 819.84 Planning 1,025.88 Other Govt. Service 6.45 Police 26,553.45 Fire 16,741.39 Protecti.ye Inspections 1,511.89 Ambulance & Aid 1,876.34 Continued Next Page Engineering 2,11'2.75 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: FEBRUARY 3, 1976 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 56,041.61 CITY STREET 4,542.88 ARTERIAL STREET 77.88 INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 25.80 CETA 3,883.04 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 610.37 LIBRARY 2,1.49.17 CEMETERY 1,867.76 URBAN RENEWAL 1,073.39 PARKS & RECREATION 5,689.88 WATER/SEWER. 11,488.86 GOLF 1,881.60 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,433.68 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 9,156.85 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $100,922.77 Mr. Wilkins moved that payroll voucher nos. 8213 through 8566 in the total a amount of $100,922.77 be approved for payment this 3rd day of February, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING.OPEN TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT, LABELED F.C.I.D. INDUSTRIAL PARK: It was reported that the Hearing had.been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter from the Planning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: A. That adjoining land recently purchased by the Cenex Corporation be included in the plat. B. That complete engineering documents on the proposed water and street system be included. C. That evidence of access and utility easements or right-of-ways be provided for the three roads which are to be extended to Oregon Street. D. That the utility easements requested by the Franklin County Public Utility District be included. Mr. Al Stanley,'representing Irrigation District, stated he was available for questions'. Mr. Snider questioned whether or not the Planning Commission's conditions had been pointed -,out to Mr. Stanley. The reply was affirmative. Mr. Schuelein asked, "are these considerations being included in the final plat?" The City Manager replied that the Planning Commission had worked with the Irrigation District and they were, indeed, aware of conditions. Mr. Sheeley expressed concern over fire protection-in'.the area tri case of an industrial fire. Mr. Ajax, City Engineer, stated that derieloper's'were putting in a well; however, it could affect our overall fire rating eventually. Mr. Wilkins asked, "if our motion included all engineering, would this include everything?" Mr. Ajax- replied, no, it would -take' specific action,,by•,thecouncil. Mr. Bailie again expressed concern about the overall affect on the citizens of Pasco as far as their fire rating. Mr. Ajax enlightened the Council on proposed L.I.D. plans in area of proposed preliminary plat. He,felt' it•could be possible--that-the L.I.D.,would be going before two lots are developed; therefore, they would not have -to put in entire system. -initially and it would be less costly to the developers.. Questions arose on whether or not the land.recently,purchased by the Cenex Corporation be included in the plat. The City Attorney will research State Statute on:validity a•nd report back,to-•the Council.- r: 234 -MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: FEBRUARY 3, 1976 Mr. Adams asked, "why are we including Cenex property? On preliminary plat can't we approve with or without conditions?" To this, Mayor Tidrick suggested dropping Item A and further requesting that City water be included in F.C.I.D. sub -division. . Mr. Sheeley raised question regarding septic tanks in industrial type developments. Mr. Stanley replied that they were complying with State Department of Health rules and regulations. Mr. Wilkins moved to approve preliminary plat, labeled F.-C.I.D. Industrial Park, with the exclusion of Item "A", but including Item Nos. B,C, and D. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Mr. Sheeley moved to amend main motion by adding that "City water be required in final plat of F.C.I.D. Industrial Park." Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Adams voting no. Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Following three (3) calls by Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS.4.THROUGH.13, BLOCK 2, STEFFIN'S AMENDED ADDITION, FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL I-2: It, was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City -Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mr: -Wilkins publicly stated.that he was in favor of zone change (Mr. Tommy Moore, developer) because he;liked, to see more tax dollars.for Pasco. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for.further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. RECESS - 9:00 P.M. RECONVENED - 9:05 P.M. VISITORS: Mayor Tidrick acknow1ddged students from Mr. Wilbert Mills' Washington State History and Government Class from Isaac Stevens Junior High. They were.as follows: Shelley Okerlund, Randy Ehm and Larry Jewell. On behalf of himself,and the City Council,, Mayor T.idrick commended the students for their interest and encouraged them to come back at any time. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1763: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL I-2. Ordinance No. 1763 was read by title only. Mr, Wilkins moved -that Ordinance No. 1763 be adopted. Seconded by Mr.' Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1764: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF.CITY- OWNED FACILITIES FOR RECREATION PURPOSES, MEETINGS, AND OTHER USES, AND SETTING FEES FOR THE SWIMMING POOLS, GOLF COURSE,. RENTAL OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND OTHER FACILITIES OWNED BY THE CITY, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 734, 751, 767 and 890. Ordinance No. 1764 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1764 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCQ CTTr COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: FEBRUARY 3, 1976 ORDINANCE NO. 1765: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR.OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE B$NTON-FRANKLIN..VOLUNTEER..PROBATION SERVICE. Ordinance No. 1765 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1765 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of s seven (7). RESOLUTIONS:. RESOLUTION NO. 1018: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY WEST COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., FOR WORK DONE UNDER JOB NO. 75-3-02, TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AT ROAD 28 AND SYLVES.TER STREET. Resolution No. 1018 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1018 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). .Mr. Bailie called attention to congestion problem a.t this .intersection and requested this item be placed on a workshop agenda. Staff so noted. RESOLUTION NO. 1019: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF MARIE.STREET AND.00TAVE..STREET FROM ROAD 32 TO ROAD 34 AND ROAD.32 FROM OCTAVE..STREET:TO ITS.NORTHERLY TERMINUS, APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET FROM.MARIE STREET., :ALL.W.ITHIN..THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO RESIDENTIAL.STANDARDS,.BY GR'ADINGI" CONSTRUCTING AND IN- STALLING STORM DRAINS,_BALLEST.ING,.ASPHALT.CONCRETE SURFACING, CURBS AND GUTTERS, STREET LLGHT.ING AND ALL. INGIDENTAL-W.ORK, AND: TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,. WITH ALL'.COSTS AND EXPENSES.:OF'CARRYING OUT SAID RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT-TO,..BE ASSESSED'AGAINST THE PROPERTIES SPECIALLY BENEFITED.THEREBY;.AND TO':.NOTIF.Y ALL PERSONS WHO'MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT,TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS.TO.APPEAR.'AND..PRESENT THEIR'OBJECTIONSAT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL:TO BE'HELD.'ON-MARCH 2, 1976. Resolution No. 1019 was read by ti.tle.only.. Mr.."Wi.lki.ns moved that.Resolution No. 1019. -be adopted:-. Seconded by-Mr.,Sheel.ey. :Motion carried by -roll -call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1020: A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY OF PASCO NAMING THE PARK LOCATED SOUTH OF LEWIS-STREET AND BETWEEN.THIRD AND FOURTH AVENUES. Resolution No. 1020 was read by title only. Mr....Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1020 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. (D.iscussion) Mr. Schuelein presented petitions supporting the name "Peanuts Park" in honor of Noburu Fukuda, better known as "Peanuts.',' , T; i Mrs. Lynn Schuster suggested-that,it shouldn't be a nickname;-but*rather, Peanuts Park named after Noburu Fukuda. The City Attorney recommended the amendment of Section:l.,to'read as -follows: "The park being constructed between Third and Fourth -Avenues and south+of Lewis Street in -Pasco is hereby named'."Noburu.,Fukudal— Peanuts Park" in honor of Noburu "Peanuts" Fukuda." Mr. Adams moved to amend main motion at the suggestion of the City.Attorney. Seconded,by Mr..Wilkins.. Motion carried by.roll call vote of seven (7). Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ()r J0 MINUTES PASCO CITY GOUNCILENT REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS: FEBRUARY 3, 1976 L.I.D. #93 - WATER LINE, JAMES STREET: A tabulation of bids was given to each Councilman for their perusal. Mr.. Schuelein questioned variation in prices of items. Mr. Ajax briefly ex- plained.hontractor's may or may not compute their bid.figures. Mr. Tidrick asked if the City was going to enforce fire hydrants? Mr. Ajax responded on merits of 3 vs. 4 drain hole hydrants. He stated that Pasco specifically requested 4 drain holes because they were very durable and low maintenance. Mr. Snider concurred that he had worked on.specific hydrant during his tenure with the City of Pasco and found them to be a superior -hydrant with few problems. Mr. Schuelein asked if our hydrants were comparable to Richland & Kennewick? Mr. Ajax replied that we have what it takes to hook up; further, our hydrants are American Standard which is most common. Mr. Sheeley moved to award bid for furnishing and installing pipe on James Street to Sharpe & Preszler Construction Company in the amount of $49,282.12. Seconded by Mr. Adams. motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESTROOM FACILITY: The following bids were opened on February 3, 1976, for construction of roadside park restroom facility. Control X $16,958.00 Laclo Construction $16,104.64*** Norwood Company $19,950.00 Engineer's Estimate $16,000 ***Staff Recommendation Mr. Webster Jackson elaborated on bid opening by stating that -Government documents and requirements had been included in these bids. Some of the items deleted in- cluded one stool in ladi.es room, divider screen and outside wing walls. Mr. Erickson reported that some outside lighting might be deleted; however, the P.U.D. would provide security lighting on pol.6. Mr. Sheeley moved. to accept recommendation of staff and award bid to Laclo Construction Company in the amount of $16,104.64. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: TRI -MATS: Mr. Ajax submitted a copy of the.following items which are to be included in the Tri Cities Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan: 1. Annual Element -.AE 2. Three -Year Transportation.Improvement Plan - TIP 3. Transportation System Management Element - TSME He further expounded on the.fact that we should have this information into the Technical.Committee by February.6, 1976, then to.the Technical Advisory Committee by February 13, 1976. From there, it goes to the Policy Committee on February 18, 1976. Their input goes to the Conference Meeting on February 20, 1976 for action. All in all, we should have a complete program by March 1, 1976. Unfortunately, the Governmental Conference thought we had another year to plan; however, due to time element, we have to get a year's study done in a week's time. It is necessary that we participate in this or we willbe ineligible for Federal funds. Mayor Tidrick expressed concern over such short notice and requested that staff look into the situation and find out what happened. 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: FEBRUARY 3, 1976 R 7 Mr. Sheeley stated, "If the Governmental Conference is going to be our overseers, then it their job to know of deadl.ines - I strongly urge a letter of.protest be written to them and find out who "messed up." This is rsdiculous - a year's study in a week's time." Mr. Ajax :again reiterated that we do have to have a plan in to be eligible for Federal funds. Mr. Sheeley reiterated his support and faith in our City staff and stated he would go along with their recommendation. Mayor Tidrick asked that our representative convey to the Governmental Conference that the City of Pasco wants more time to consider items of such .importance. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Sheeley moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded.by Mr. Wilkins. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. WORKSHOP ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a) Garbage Collection b) Tighter Dog Ordinance A N TIDRICK, MAYOR OF PASCO ATTES E e yn Wells,,Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this / day of �76.