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Home My WebLink About03-16-1976 Minutes1 11 P MINUTES PACO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 1976 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick, Mayor. ROLL CALL: B.y Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Vernon Schuelein, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Leo Olney, Director of Finance; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; James Ajax, City Engineer; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and C.F. Whetsler, Asst. Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that minutes of regular meeting, held March 2, 1976, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Personnel Planning Other Govt. Service Police Fire Detention/Correction Protective Inspections Ambulance & Aid Engineering. Housing & Community Development Other Physical Environment Total General Fund: STREET FUND ARTERIAL STREET CETA FUND NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS/RECREATION INTER -CITY BRIDGE CBD REDEVELOPMENT WATER/SEWER GOLF SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIRE PENSION LID 84 LI'D 92 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 687.15 193.27 593.06 228.98 36.96 203.24 1,442.13 13,257.92 3,792.23 702.40 1,016.58 469.80 930.84 6.56 2;537.49 $ 26,098.51 15,994.14 1,91si1.00 733.47 1,875.19 778.32 1,376.35 737.36 8,978.52 42,515.79 3,603.39 63,821.25 1,179.61 25,960.39 4,468.10 13,211.14 192.40 36,637.63 13,033.23 $263,105.79 Mr. Wilkins moved that warrant nos. 4846 through 4965 in the total amount of $263,105.79 be approved for payment this 16th day of March, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR TIDRICK OPENED PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY,DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT: Mayor Tidrick opened hearing by stating, "This is the time set for a public hearing on .housing and community development by the City Council. The purpose of this hearing is to provide opportunities for Pasco citizens to present their views on community development and housing needs. If anyone wishes to make'a statement con- cerning such needs, we would like to hear from you. When I have.recognized you and given you the floor, first give your name and address and affiliation, if any, and then make your statement at the micro phone,rr 3.56 . MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: MARCH 16, 1976 Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, recognized the many projects and programs in the City of Pasco, but without a viable downtown Pasco, it would not be a City. He cited dire need for expansion of the -CBD project because there was still blight which needed to be removed. Mr. Jack Cooney, N..20th Avenue, lauded.that Pasco had the only college, stadium, airport and finest water/sewer facilities available; however, he felt that another fire station in West Pasco should be a top priority item for consideration Mr. Morris Davis, Social Planner for Community Action Committee, urged that funds be considered for housing rehabilitation in the City of Pasco. Mr. Bob Jacobson, special consultant, stated he hpped the Task Force recommendations would be ready for Council Agendas on Friday, March 20th. Following three (3) calls from 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 THAT PORTION OF McLEOD'S FIRST ADDITION, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF LIBERTY STREET AND WESTERLY OF HIGHWAY 395, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO INDUSTRIAL I-1:. It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was submitted from the City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. *See amendment.4/6/76 Mr. Sid Green asked, "why isn't the entire area being rezoned to I-1?" Mr. Ajax replied that the request included the entire area south of Liberty Street. Following three (3) calls from 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 ON A PETITION TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THAT PORTION OF McLEOD'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LIBERTY STREET AND WESTERLY OF STATE HIGHWAY NUMBER 395: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was submitted from the City Planning Commission, recommending proposed vacation. Mr.. Ajax, City Engineer, clarified Hillsboro Street and boundary areas for benefit of the Council. *See Amendment 4/6/76 Mr. Sid Green again asked why all the streets and alleys weren't vacated at the same time. Mr. Ajax replied that State Law requires that vacations be presented by petit -ion representing 2/3 of the property owners. In other words, to vacate a street or alley, a petition must be presented. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Ti'dtjckfor further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: There weee no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1.776: (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $655,400 OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUES; MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND OF $77,800; STREET FUND OF $6;600; PARK FUND OF $6,000; WATER/SEWER FUND OF $29,000; EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND OF $36,000; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND OF $500,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1776 was read by title only. Mr.Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1776 had been read for its first reading and set date of April 6, 1976 for public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Councilman Snider requested that this be placed on Workshop Agenda. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1777: 357 MARCH 16, 1976 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN'REAL PROPERTY WITHIN•THE.CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL• R-1 TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL -I-1. Ordinance No. 1777 was read by title only.- Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1777 be adopted.. -Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll' call. -vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1788: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN McLEOD'S'FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1778 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1778 be adopted.. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. (Discussion)` ' Mr. Adams expressed concern'that`Hillsboro Road'skould be clarified in more detail. Mr. Snider.shared thds concern with Mr. Adams. Mr. Ajax and City Attorney concurred that this was a proper description and that we were not vacating any portion of Liberty Street.. Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1027:. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF A TRI -METRO CITIZENS COMMITTEE. Resolution No. 1027 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 1027 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Councilman Sheeley voting no - he felt we should tie up some loose ends before taking on any new committees). RESOLUTION NO. 1028: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY SHARPE AND PRESZLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., UNDER JOB NO. 75-.2-04, JAMES STREET WATER MAIN. Resolution No. 1028 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1028 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Mayor Tidrick asked that thermostats be turned off or down as the Council Chambers were getting most uncomfortable. BID AWARD - 3 -POINT LINKAGE BACKHOE: The following bids were received on March 4, 1976 for furnishing a 3 -point linkage backhoe for the City of Pasco. Rowand Machinery $3,540.60** Pasco Farm Center $3,585.00 Preston Tractor $3,723.30 Full Service Truck $4,314.97 **Staff Recommendation Mr. Adams moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid for 3 -point linkage backhoe be awarded to Rowand Machinery Company in the total amount of $3,540.60. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion -carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 358 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 1976 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: REVISION - STATE HIGHWAY AGREEMENT NO. GC -3561: Mr. Schuelein moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign Supplement No. 2 to Exhibit B of Agreement No. GC -3561, between the cities and State Highway Department for the acquisition of bridge property. Seconded by Mr. Sheel:ey:. Motion carried by'roll call vote of seven (7). URBAN RENEWAL CLOSEOUT: The City'Manager.reported.that we should have final closeout contract for Urban Renewal on March 19, 1976; therefore, the Council could act on it at the reconvened meeting of March 23, 1976. POLICE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT SURVEY: Mr. Schuelein moved that the City Manager be authorized to apply.for funds through Law & Justice,Grant. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. L.I.D. - AUTO PARK,: The City Manager reported that,bids will be opened.on March 23rd for Auto' Park"L.J.D.; and if the Counci'l,;did not mind'; they could award bid at their reconvened meeting of March 23, 1976. Time is of the essence in this matter and 2/3 of the, property owners have already approved L.I.D. 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: MARCH 16, 1976 ADDENDUM NO. 1 - CBD: Mr. Schuelein moved that the City accept Contract Addendum No. 1 to the contract of May 20, 1975 with.U.R.S. Company, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Addendum with the following exceptions: 1. In Item No. 3 of Paragraph II of said contract of May 20, 1975, delete the word "fountain" and "play.apparatus from the fifth line. 2. In Item No. 4, change the amount in the fifth line to read $6,590, instead of $9,400. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. (Discussion) Mr. Wilkins disagreed with motion and stated he wo.ul.d buy -the entire package, as agreed upon previously. Mr. Adams supported this concept also-:*' ,• Mr. Sheeley could foresee possible problems with play apparatus and fountAin; however, felt he was in accordance with Mr. Wilkins and Adams. Mr. Bailie felt we were getting into a luxury item here and asking taxpayers to buy a Cadillac when a Chevrolet would do. He cited that we could also delete crosswalks, if necessary. Mr. Adams responded that we could delete all the items and then put back priority items. To this, Mr. Snider stated that we would again be back to "Square One" and that he, personally, would be willing to approve only the design of the fountain and playground apparatus, and the decision to buy would come later. Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, stated that over $10 million dollars had been spent on various programs in the City of Pasco and none had gone into the down town area. He reiterated that the CBD request only represents 2.9% of Federal Funds already spent in Pasco. Further, that "Peanuts Park" without playground equipment is obviously not for children. Mr. Tidritk asked if Engineefrng-could be done now and items added later. The Staff replied affirmative to this question.. For the benefit of ,Counc:i: b6n, .; Mr. Thomsen explained that the fountain will be more of a cascading waterfall` -type and not a fountain perse. Main motion failed by the following roll call vote: YES: Bailie, Schuelein, and Tidrick. NO: Adams, Sheeley, Snider and Wilkins. Mr. Adams moved to approve Addendum No. 1, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Sheeley, Snider and Wilkins. NO: Bailie, Schuelein and Tidrick. BID - WATER MATERIALS: The following bids were received for supplying water materials to the City of Pasco: No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 80. Consolidated 989.16* N/B 3276.00 5224.54 2200.23 6070.11 2584.60 N/B H.D. Fowler 5951.83*14906.96 3664.44 5995.26 1181.57 6645.03 3097.67 N/B Hinds Supply 5582.33 N/B 3402.90 5644.54* 1968.83*5695.00 2419.20* 18,060.00* ITT Grinnell 5602.49 16431.05*3276.00 5704.39 2061.07 6081.16 2620.80 19,141.50 Meter Box 5468.19* N/B 3307.50 N/B N/B 5616.45 N/B N/B Pacific States N/B N/B N/B N/B N/B 5890.55 N/B 18,543.00 Pacific Water. 5749.70 20475.34 3528.00 5820.94 2235.53 5854.80 N/B N/B Pipeline 5519.76 13785.45 3294.90 5731.68 2239.83 6194.37 N/B N/B U.S. Pipe N/B N/B N/B N/B N/B 5186.47* N/B 18,595.50 Water Metrics N/B 14092.14 N/B N/B N/B N/B N/B N/B Waterworks 7140.53.16590.78 3470.04 5709.12 2068.90 5901.68 2734.79 N/B **Staff Recommendation Mr. Sheeley moved that recommendation of staff be accepted and bids for Schedule Nos. 1 - 8 be awarded to Consolidated Supply, ITT Grinnell, Meter Box, Hinds Supply, and U.S.'Pipe. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 1976 NEW BUSINESS: REQUESTS FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS OUTSIDE CITY (4): Mr. Sheeley moved that the Council approve water main extensions, as recommended by the City Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RECESS: Meting recessed until Tuesday, March 23, 1976. Attest ells, Deputy City Clerk a Ja Tidrick, Mayor PASSED and APPROVED thisday of 1976. 1 1