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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-1976 Minutesarq MINUTES PASCO CITY' COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick, Mayor. ROLL CALL: APRIL 6, 1976 By 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; James Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Prior to approval, the following corrections were noted: Page Two, Minutes of March 16, 1976, the name Sid Green should have been Sid Davidson and Mayor Tidrick, not Mayor Linton, who called for further comments. Mr. Wilkins moved that minutes of regular meeting, held March 16, 1976, be approved as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried Mr. Adams moved that minutes of reconvened meeting, held March 24, 1976, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 74.10 Judicial 1,368.71 Executive 707.07 Financial & Administrative 6,015.45 Legal 1,365.48 Personnel 357.50 Planning 856.35 Other Governmental Services 6,366.49 Police 24,153.54 Fire 10,297.90 Detention/Correction 51.05 Protective Inspections 1,116.41 Ambulance & Aid 4,984.58 Engineering 1,764.92 Other Physical Environment 1,025.83 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 60,505.38 STREET - 18,737.76 CETA FUNDS 829.97 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 413.30 LIBRARY 2,263.35 CEMETERY 2,787.44 URBAN RENEWAL 9,887.36 PARKS/RECREATION 9,272.74 INTER -CITY BRIDGE 229,737.59 CBD REDEVELOPMENT 2,510.51 WATER/SEWER 66,867.53 GOLF 10,275.77 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,979.93 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2,644.19 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,281.72 LID 86 1,820.00 LID 87 90.00 LID 88 430.00 LID 90 510.00 LID 91 100.00 LID 92 25.00 LID 93 24,169.30 GRAND TOTAL: 7451,138.84 Mr. Wilkins moved that warrant nos. 4966 through 5117 in the total amount of $451,138.84 be approved for payment this 6th day of April, 197.6. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Other General Services Police Fire Protective Inspections Ambulance & Aid Engineering TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET CETA NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 1;602.84 1,900.32 4,409.62 1,768.94 541.35 12.90 57,097.66 36,890.84 3,239.76 4,323.42 4,596.56 APRIL 6, 1976 $116,384.21 10,210.01 9,022.22 2,427.44 4,914.13 2,720.22 12,405.35 31,478.45 4,794.87 5,917.52 13,773.05 214,047.47 Mr. Wilkins moved that payroll claim nos. 8924 through 9450 in the total amount of $214,047.47 be approved for payment this 6th day of April, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC'HEARING OPEN ON ORDINANCE N0. 1776 SUPPLEMENTAL BU©GET: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications to the adverse. The City Manager commented that a portion of the.emergency Ordinance was due to implementing the Public Works and Community Development Departments and re- adjusting rates for Equipment Rental Fund. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Mrs. Barbara Olson asked.what the Council had done in regard to proposal on Golf Course Development. Mayor Tidrick responded, "I don't believe we are doing much on it, some information has been given out to developers, but I will ask staff to respond." The City Manager replied that the City had not received response back frcm from developers who had earlier indicated interest. Mrs. Olson again reiterated that she would like the City to pursue this agressively because we are in need of such a development. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1779: AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES AND ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PROPOSED NEW POSITIONS, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1760. Ordinance No. 1779 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1779 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). C `74 MINUTES PASCO CITY' COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1976 ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1776 (Final Reading): AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $655,400 OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUES; MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND OF $77,800; STREET•FUND•OF'$61,600; PARK FUND OF $6,000; WATER/SEWER FUND OF $29,000; EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND OF $365000; 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 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO.•1780: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE 1976-77 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND ITS PUBLIC WORKS, PARK, GOLF COURSE AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS AND LOCAL UNION NO. 280, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS. Ordinance No. 1780 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1780 be tabled to next Workshop Meeting of the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Snider. -Mot-ion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1781 AN ORDINANCE'AMENDING SECTIONS ONE THROUGH NINE OF ORDINANCE NO. 555, AND"PAS'CO'MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.20.050 THROUGH 9.20.130 AND ADDING SECTIONS •9.20'.140 TO -THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REGULATING POSSESSION, FURNISHING, AND DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND PROVIDING CERTAIN'PENALTIES. Ordinance No. 1781 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1781 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Councilman Bailie voting -no) Councilmen Wilkins and Adams both expressed feelings that the Ordinance wasntt "tough enough" but at least a step in the right direction. ` ORDINANCE NO. 1782: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.11601 AND SECTION 5.24.020 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL'CODE. Ordinance No. 1782 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1782 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuel"ein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1783: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE -ISSUANCE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOS. 93 AND 94 WARRANTS, SETTING THE RATE OF -INTEREST -FOR SAID INTEREST BEARING WARRANTS, AND NAMING PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON AS THE LENDING INSTITUTION. Ordinance No. 1783 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1783 be adopted. Seconded by Mr.. Adams.. Motion carried.by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1784: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO REVISING WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES AND AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.36.010 AND DELETING SECTION 13.36.080. Ordinance No. 1784 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1784 be adopted. Seconded ky Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (70. 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY -COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: APRIL 6, 1976 RESOLUTION NO. 1029: A RESOLUTION OF CITY OF PASCO PROVIDING A UNIFORM POLICY FOR APPOINTING PERSONS'TO-BOARDS' AND COMMISSIONS. Resolution No. 1029 was read by title only.: Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 1029 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by 'roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1030: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO.AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A GOLF PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND JOSEPH E. DUBSKY, JR. Resolution No. 1030 was read by title only., Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1030 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1031: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE.CITY OF'PASCO'; WASHINGTON DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH AVENUE FROM COURT STREET TO SR -12, SIXTH AVENUE FROM.AGATE STREET TO -PEARL STREET, SEVENTH AVENUE FROM COURT -STREET TO LINCOLN DRIVE, EIGHTH AVENUE FROM JAN STREET TO LINCOLN:DRIVE, NINTH'AVENUE-FROM'COURT STREET TO LINCOLN DRIVE, TENTH AVENUE-FROM:000RT.STREET-TO R.IVERVIEW DRIVE, ELEVENTH AVENUE `FROM' ASTOR':WAY `T0 .TWELFTH AVENUE; TWELFTH A AVENUE FROM ASTOR WAY TO'LTNCOLN DRIVE AND FROM COURT•STREET TO ITS NORTHERLY TERMI,NUN Approximate.ly'600'''•NORTH •OF' COURT, -THIRTEENTH AVENUE FROM COURT STREET -TO RI'VERVIEW DRIVE -,.FOURTEENTH --AVENUE FROM COURT STREET TO* LINCOLN'.:DR-I'VE,..CI.NCOLN .DRIVE`'FROM' SR'12' TO FOURTEENTH AVENUE, JAY STrRE'ET"'FRO'M'FIFTH AVENUE- •TO SEVENTH• AVENUE, JAN)•S_ TREET FROM FI�FTH'AVENUE' TO�"FOURTEENTH AVENUE, RIVERVIE•W.DRIVE FROM -TENTH AVENUE TO'THIRTEENTVAVENUE'; LEOLA'STREET�FROM':SEVENTH TO NINTH AVENUE, PEARL--STREET-"FROM-FIFTH AVENUE ,TO TENTH AVENUE", AND FROM THIRTEENTFI AVE'NUE`TO"FOURTEENTH'AVENUE.; OPAL STREET -FROM SEVENTH AVENUE -TO NINTH AVENUE;"ASTOR*WAY FROM TENTH. -AVENUE TO THIRTEENTH AVENUE, AGATE 'STREET"FROM'FIFTH'AVENUE"TO NINTH AVENUE, RUBY STREET FROM SEVENTH AVENUE-•TONINTH 'AVENUE AND ' FROM_ SEVENTH AVENUE TO ITS EASTERLY TERMINUS'APPROXIMATELY`38 5'"EAST..OF.SEVENTH'WITHI-N THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON'TO`CITY-STANDARDS BY GRADING', CONSTRUCTING, AND INSTALLING STORM'DRAINS;-CURBS; GUTTERS; NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, -BASE ROCK, LEVELING COURSE,••ASPHALT'CONCRETE SURFACING,'AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK AND TO'CREATE A�LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-TO=.ASSESS'THAT PORTION OF THE COST AND EXPENSE ASSOCIATED WITH RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS AGAINST THE PROPERTY-.SPEC-IALLY BENEFITED*�*THEREBY; AND NOT-I-- FYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESI'RE'TO--OBJECT'TO SAID.IMPROVEMENT TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF.THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MAY 12, 1976. Resolution No. 1031 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved bhat'•Resolution No. 1031 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.- Discussion. Mr.. Sheeley st&bdd' that public meet-ing held. indicated -.that the majority of property owners favored an L.I.D.••Mr. Adams.asked approximate cost to -the Ci-ty.' The City Er(g:pcneer- responded that it coul'd be as little as $5000, 'but:'hot more than $10,000 as a conservative guess. Mr. Harry Moore opposed proposed.L..I.D. d.ue-to limited access; further, that he didn't believe- the. Ci•tizens•were getting what they.'pa�id.for-'paid. -Street Fund. He labeled area in question a "speed trap." 'Mayor Tidrick responded by stating that speed zones were going to become more -strict due to'a•nother:child�bei•ng struck in a school crosswa•lk.area. Also,•if the people in that area did!not want an L:I.D., they could vote it down, but at least the City Council was going to give them an opportunity to get improved streets if they so desired. Mr. Sheeley reiterated that when he went door to door campaigning for City Councilman, this was the most common statement - they wanted better streets. This is the first 365 MINUTES PASCO CITY' COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 1031 - Continued: APRIL 6, 1976 ineccreating a nice City and a chance to better their community. He reminded delegation that his place of business plus hi -s own-property•Wou.ldibe included in proposed L.I.D. Councilmen Wilkins and Bailie both agreed that the people should be given an opportunity -to -vote on issue-. The City Engineer enlightened Council -members on 1/2t gas tax money and stated that if a certain street wase deleted from -the -roll, staff recommended that this not be assessed to adjacent property owners: Mrs. Hazel Austin, owner of El'Sul inda Trailer Court, asked, if her property would be involved in proposed L.I.D.? Mr. Ajax replied that a portion of her property would be included in the asses'sment-district. Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7): RESOLUTION NO. 1032. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE•C3TY-OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DECLARING ITS INTENTION -TO -'ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A TWELVE '(12) INCH AND SIXTEEN ('16)'INCH WATER MAIN EXTENSION, TOGETHER WITH"APPURTENANCES FROM.THE EXISTING SIXTEEN.'(1.6) INCH MAIN IN JAMES• STREET"TO' CONNECT WITH'THE•WX,ISTING'TWELVE (12) INCH MAIN EAST 'OF OLD OREGON AVENUE VIA'FRONT'IER.LOOP, COMMERCIAL AVENUE, AND HILLSBORO .STREET; SECTIONS 17"AND 20, TOWN.SHIP'9:NORTH, RANGE 30 E.W.M., ALL WITHIN THE"CITY OF PASCO;:SAID EXTENSION.TO BE CONSTRUCTED TO CITY STANDARDS'.BY"FURNI'SHING' AL"L 'EQUIPMENT, ° MATERIALS, LABOR AND INCIDENTALS"TO��'ACCOMPL'ISH A.COMPLETED PROJECT ANDITO.CREATE A.LOCAL IMPROVEMENT"'DI'STRICT'"TO"ASSESS" A"PORTION "OF. THE COSTAND" EXPENSE OF CARRYING •OUT SAID"WATER'"L'INE` EXTENS''ION`AG'AINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED -'THEREBY;" -AND' NOTIFYING`AL'L PERSONS; WHO, MAY. DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR:AND PRESENT THEIR'OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF' THE" CITY -COUNCI'L'"T0 BE' HELD"MAY 11 , 1976. Resolution No. -1032 was read -by title only. .-Prior to motion,.Mr. Ajax called attention to Section 5 and stated it'shoul-d,read:. "James S: Ajax, City Engineer, is hereby directed to submit to the City.Council on or prior to May 12, 1976, all data and information required by law to be'submitted. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 1032 be adopted, as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.. Motion carried by roll .call; vote, -of seven :.(7)_.. RECESS - 9:07 P -.M., - , RECONVENED - 9:20 P.M. UNFINISHED'BUSINESS:' AGQU1SIT10N 0E-RI'GHT=OF�WAY`-EASEMENT NO: 386.10: Mr. Sheol ey moved: to approve Easement No. 38610 and authorize the City Manager to sign the.easement on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 1 1 APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - EAGLE ESTATES NO. 2: Mr. Wilkins moved to approve final plat,, labeled Eagle Estates No. 2, and directed the Mayor to sign the plat. Seconded by Mr. Schuel,ein. Motion carried by roll call vote of six.(6).. -(Mayor Tidrick abstained as developer was his father-dn-law.). LAND DISPOSITION - SALE OF PROPERTY TO MR. TOMMY MOORE: Mr. Adams moved to authorize the sale of that portion of Blocks 1, 2 and.3, and adjacent.vacated streets and alleys in Steffin's Amended Addition to.Pasco, as recorded in Volume B of Plats, Page 47, Records of Franklin County, to Mr. Thomas Moore for a total selling price of $30,676.00. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Sheeley voiced displeasure over picture appearing in Tri City Herald ilot showing assorted debris) and felt it created a bad image for Pasco. 'Councilman Snider reiterated that it appeared as an eyesore to.many. Mr. Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal,_stated that the Building Inspector would make a decision as to what is classified as "junk." Mr. Tommy Moore objected to his material being labeled.junk because everything he had was for sale.. 367 MINUTES PASCO'CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1976 LAND DISPOSITION - Continued: Mr. Schuelein asked about location of fence. Mr.. Jackson replied there was a 200' right of way between Mr. Moore's pvoperty and the tracks. Mr. Adams stated that property can be unsightly by not being orderly`. Mr. Snider moved that this request be referred to next Workshop Meeting of the City, Cou.ncil.. Seconded by Mr. Schuel.ein.. _ Moti.on carried. , AWARD OF BID ON PASCO CITYVI:EW CEMETERYSPRINKLER-SYSTEM: The following bids were received on April 1, 1976 for furnishing irrigation equipment for City View Cemetery: ., ,• BIDDER SCHEDULE #1 SCHEDULE #2 Ticco, Inc. -0- ,; i 2,500** Wolfjohn & Assoc. 4,896,.22**** -0- Ag Turf Irrigation 4,619.32** -0- **Staff Recommendation ****Did -Not Meet -.Specifications Mr. Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation-explained.that-Schedule 41 was for material being put underground, and Schedule.#2 represented partial,installation of sprinkler system. It was his hope to -utilize C.ity.crews for assistance in installation. In answer to Mr. Schuelein,-Mr,. Erickson elaborated on hydraulic vs. electrical system and his reasons for -recommending hydraulic system. As the CounciT'felt there were several areas to explore further, Mr. Snider moved to refer this item of busines,s-to next Workshop Meeting of the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR WAIVER of FEES - OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL: Mr. Sheeley moved that Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, together with. -.the -other., -participating organizations, be exempt from paying the license fees and charges prescribed -by Ordinance No. 1764, in connection with the "Countryy Fair", to beheld in Volunteer Park on May 8, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Discussion) Councilmen Sheeley and Snider supported-this-waiver.to,-a non-profit organization because the hospital benefited everyone;.not--a select few. -The remaining council- men concurred with this; however, felt -that clarification,should�be.made as to what and whom constituted a non-profit organization --in order to justify waiver. Mayor Tidrick asked that this be placed on Workshop Agenda for consideration and possible up -date of the Code as he could foresee some "sticky" situation in the future. Main motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: BIDS - TRAFFIC PAINT, SODA ASH AND ALUMINUM.SULPHATE: The following bids were received on March 22, 1976 for furnishing traffic paint, soda ash and aluminum sulphate for the @ity 6f Pasco. WASH.. SPECS. OREGON SPECS. VENDOR - TRAFFIC PAINT WHITE YELLOW WHITE YELLOW Northern Ventures 3.44 3.68 4.32 4.73 Burke Paint Co. 3.65 3.75 N/B N/B Preservative Paint (Seattle) 4.35 4.55 N/B N/B SODA ASH Pool & Patio 90.15 per ton ALUMINUM SULPHATE No bids received - staff recommends we continue buying from Allied Chemical. Mr. Adams moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted andbid for tvaffic paint be awarded to Northern Ventures for white &.yellow paint, $4..32 and $4.73 respectively; Pool & Pationfor soda ash in the amount of $90.15 per ton; and continue purchasing aluminum sulphate from Allied Chemical. Seconded by Mr. 3698 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1976 BIDS - Continued: Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Adams asked for a discussion relative to junk on East•Lew-is. Along this same line,.Mr. Snider suggested the possible abatement of East Side Co -Op. because of its'unsig•htly appearance. The City Maaager reported that he had received,corr.espondence from Mr. Robert Gregson, stating that there was to be a Grange Convention and.Jehovah Witnesses Convention forthcoming and they were•requesti,ng,permi•ssion to--park-self-contained camp units on playground area near Pasco High School and Captain Gray School. The School Board had no objection; however, needed approval from,the City of Pasco as far as zoning, health standards, 'etc. In general, the City Council voiced disapproval of parking request as this was not a camp ground, and sooner or later, other groups would be making the same request. Councilman Snider stated there was a IKOA Cainp§round in Columbia Park and he did not feel this was too far away. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. ATTEST:' r �E YN--WEELS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK I i J,I I. APPROVED AS TO FORM: PASSED :and APPROVED thi s,2�& day 'of :-:1'.911976. 1