HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-1976 MinutesMINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING fine 1, 1976
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C.,Bailie,
Vernon Schuelein, E.A. Snider and Jan Tidrick.. Councilmen David Sheeley and
Bill Wilkins were absent due to illness. Also.present were: George Smith, City
Manager; Leo Olney, Finance Director; James Ajax, City Engineer; C.F. Whetsler,
Director of Public Works and Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police.
PUBLIC HEARING:
MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PLANNED USE REPORT FOR
REVENUE SHARING:
It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted.
The City Manager opened Public Hearing by stating that the City of Pasco had been
receiving revenue sharing funds since 1973 and it had been allocated as follows:
Public Safety 815,457
Equipment Replacement' 104,110
Recreation 207,800
Library 16,200
Administration 43,490
Economic Development (U.R.) 14,500
Health 3,405
Streets 131,544
TOTAL: $1,336,506
Mr. Smith reported that, hopefully, the Act will continue for another 3 3/4 years.
Mr. Snider asked, "in order to explore every avenue we can, is it possible for all
or part of these funds to help offset deficit of InterCity Bridge?" Staff replied
negative.
Mr. Schuelein asked if revenue sharing funds could be put with matching funds. Staff
responded that you could not use revenue sharing for matching funds. Mr. Schuelein
then asked if we had -an obligation to East Pasco.Neighborhood Facility;.namely, new
ceiling. 'The City'Manager replied that this was a high priority item and would cost
approximately fifteen to eighteen thousand dollars.
Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was
declared closed.
VISITORS:
There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1792:.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION NOS. 13.16.020, 13.16.120,
13.52.410, 6.04.285, CREATING A NEW SECTION 13.04.080 AND
REPEALING SECTION 6.04.287. . .
Ordinance No. 1792 was.read by title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that Ordinance No.
1792 be adopted'. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five. (5). (Mrs. Mary Oversby stated that she didn't agree with the Council on this
Ordinance).
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ORDINANCES - Continued:
ORDINANCE NO. 1793:
JUNE 1, 1976
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION NOS. 10.24.040, 10.36.080 AND 10.48.020
OF PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONFORM WITH PRESENT NAMES OF STREETS;
AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.48.020 BY PROVIDINGANGLE
PARKING ON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN_STREETS; AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
10.56.090 BY PROHMBITING PARKING'ON_PART OF COURT STREET, AMENDING PASCO
MUNICIPAL CODE 10.56.110 PROVIDING FOR TWO HOUR PARKING.ON PORTIONS OF
CERTAIN STREETS; AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 10.56.120 TO PROVIDE FOR
TEN MINUTE PARKING ON PORTIONS OF THIRD AVENUE.AND CLARK STREET AND
SETTING FINES FOR TWO HOUR AND TEN MINUTE PARKING VIOLATIONS. REPEALING
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODES 10.56.100 AND 10.24.060 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 10.80
PARKING METERS
Ordinance No. 1793 was read by title only.. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No.
1793 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. (Discussion)
Mr. Snider was opposed to taking out parking spaces when the demand seems to be
for more parking in the downtown area.
Mr. Adams was opposed to angle parking ofi 5th Avenue due to congestion; further,
he didn't feel there were that many high volume businesses in the area of 5th
between Lewis and Clark to warrant angle parking.
Mr. Bailie expressed concern over angle parking on 3rd & 4th as an extremely
hazardous situation, especially generated by drive in window at Seattle First
National Bank.
Mr. Frank Thomsen gave the following support for angle parking; 10. angle parking
is for the public, lots are for customers,. 2),parking wasn't considered in the
mini -park area, 3) angle parking has not increased accidents, and 4) women prefer
angle parking.
Mr. Ajax, City-Engineer,.contacted businesses between Lewis & Columbia and they
stated it would be a hardship to lose parking spaces; between Lewis & Clark, they
preferred angle parking; however, from an engineer's standpoint, he still
recommended parallel parking.
Main motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Councilman Snider voted no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ANNEXATION - Referred to later date for action.
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REQUEST OF BENTON-FRANKLIN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. Mrs. Kathy Utz was
seated in the audience and related that her group was operating with all volunteer
help and that Pasco Housing Authority would act as agent, if project could get under-
way.
Mr. Adams moved that the City Council provide its support to the project, that up
to $5,000 from the Community Development Program be allocated to meeting any deficit
in F.H.A. financing required for the off-site improvement and that -the City Manager
and staff be authorized to take appropriate action to provide the needed support
and bring before the City Council any matters requiring its approval with respect
to the projectp provided, however, that this approval is contingent'on H.U.D.'s
approval of the City's Block Grant application, and F.-H.A.'s approval of the
Benton -Franklin Housing Development Association, Inc's. project request. Seconded
by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll.call vote of five (5).
NEW BUSINESS:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS: Mayor Tidrick announced that there would be a public
meeting between the City Council and Mr. Ed Hendler on Phase One Analysis -
Pasco Municipal Golf Course Redevelopment Program at 7:30 P.M., Monday, June 7,
1976, City Council Chambers.
Meeting with Franklin County Board of Commissioners to discuss topics of mutual
interest, 7:30 P.M,., Thursday, June 3, 1976, City Council Chambers.
RECESS 9:00 - RECONVENED 9:10
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CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
JUNE 1, 1976
Minutes of May 12, 1976 (Special Meeting - 1/4 Section), and Regular Meeting
of May 18, 1976, to be approved at next regular.meetirig on June 15, 1976.
TRANSPOSED TO REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS:
RAILROAD CROSSING AGREEMENT: The City Engineer requested permission to submit
to the State,.a preliminary unsigned City Railroad Agreement Requisite, allocating
Federal safety monies for providing.cr.ossing protecti.on-dit-the intersection of "A"
Street -a 0h. Burlington Northern Railroad tracks..in the -vicinity -of First Street.
This This protection would include overheadflash.ing warning lights -and swinging gates.
Mr. Ajax stated the approximate total cost would be $75,000 with the City's share
being approximately $10,000, plus or minus. .
Mayor Tidrick polled the Council individually and they unanimously agreed to
authorize staff to submit agreement.
RESOLUTION RESISTING NUCLEAR MORATORIUM (Init.iative No. 325):_ The following
memorandum was received from City Attorney in regard to Resolution resisting
Nuclear Moratorium:
"In conformation of my conversation.last evening with the City Council,
it is my opinion that there are no legal.barriers inhibiting the City
from passing Resolutions on non-parti.san issues of public importance
which have an affect on the socio -economic. -conditions in the Tri City
Area. The City has passed.Resolutions in the.past expressing favor or
opposition to various issues, such as pub.lic hous.ing, good roads, methods
of taxation, school levies, etc. The only restriction which I am aware
of comes at the point where.the City actually commences lobbying before -
the legislature, or expends funds.in support of lobbying efforts. At that
time, the City would be required to meet State public disclosure law."
The following memorandum was received from George Smith, City.Manager:,
"Attached, for your information, is a copy::of :Initiative No., 325;'Which,
was filed with the Secretary of State, and an.article which appeared in
the Government Executive magazine for May, 1976, entitled "Nucl.ear Power
Development; Will Facts Win Out over Unfounded Fear?" This particular
article, as you will note, is very favorable to the.development of
nuclear power and, therefore, would be.in.opposition to the purposes of
Initiative 325. Inasmuch as the -pros and.cons have not been fully developed
on the Initiative, I have had some difficulty in getting "balanced" materials
whidh would address the pros and cons of the initiative. .
In the Tri Cities area, the Tri City Chamber of Commerce and the Richland
Chamber of Commerce have both taken positions in opposition. -to Initiative
325. The Board of the Pasco Chamber has.not, as.yet, taken.a stand since
they are waiting for the election on the Nuclear Moratorium issue in the
State of California on June 8, 1976. As you may be aware, the State of
Oregon will vote on a similar nuclear moratorium._in September; and Washington
in November, assuming the initiative receives the required number of signatures.
In talking to the Tri City Chamber of Commerce, I.did learn that a significant
number of Chambers of Commerce throughout the State have already taken positions
in opposition.to Initiative 325, including the three large Chambers -of Seattle,
Tacoma and Spokane."
iNayor;T�irlr,ck;; reported that Mr. Siggel was requesting the City Council to pass
some type of legislation, indicating whether or not they were for:or against
the proposed Initiative, so that he may take it to the Democratic Convention.
Mr: Snider objectedgby stating, "this is a partisan issue and -I do not feel we
should become involved as a council."
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NUCLEAR MORATORIUM - Continued: .
JUNE -1, 1976
Mr. Bailie felt this should be a businessmen decision and was wandering whether
or not our local Chamber of Commerce had endorced it. Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager
of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, stated in the last bulletin the Chamber of Commerce
went on record as opposing Initiative 325.
Mr. Schuelein favored nuclear energy irregardl.ess of political platform.
Mr. Jim Boldt suggested that our City Attorney check Attorney General's opinion
on how much time City officials could spend on certain issues, and their
responsibilities.
Mr. Adams stated that he was not afraid of nuclear energy - he considered it the
most feasible; however., he was concerned about moratorium of 75% needed to pass
legislation.
Mr. Snider again opposed the City Council passing any Resolution to•,take to the
Democratic Convention. He would feel the same way if it were the Republican
Convention. If the people are interested enough in this legislation, then they
should decide whether or.not they want Initiative 325. Mayor Tidrick concurred
with opinion of Mr. Snider.
Mr.. Adams moved that the City Council go on record.as opposing nuclear moratoriym.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmen Adams and Snider then requested a legal brief from City Attorney on
Initiative 325. Mr. Schuelein requested this be placed on Workshop Agenda for
further discussion.
SUGGESTIONS. FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Adams asked how negotiations on Boat Basin was coming along. The City
Manager replied that the lease is in the hands of the City Attorney for perusal
and, hopefully, it would be on the next Workshop Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: (Taken off consent agenda)
The following claims were presented for approval:
Legislative
$ 379.16
Judicial
55.19
Executive
156.68
Legal
28.76
Personnel
2,009.94
Planning
614.58
Other Govt. Service
2,774.12
Police
13,784.90
Fire
4,679.09
Detention/Correction-
1.,419.66
Protective Inspection
166:06
Ambulance & Aid
1,506.88
Engineering
157.22
Other Physical Environment
845.83
TOTAL GENERAL FUND:
CETA
STREET
ARTERIAL STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY
LIBRARY
CEMETERY
URBAN RENEWAL
PARKS & RECREATION
CAPITAL PROJECT, INTER CITY BRIDGE
CAPITAL PROJECT, CBD REDEVELOPMENT
ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER
ENTERPRISE GOLF
ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE
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$ 28,578.07
99.04
641.23
27,275:49
110.76
1,388.50
178.04
307.14
3,378.74
353,457.82
72.50
8,268.39
2,808.17
28.20
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BILLS - Continued:
JUNE 1, 1976
399'
EQUIPMENT.RENTAL $ 22,718,82
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,209.26
FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,468.72
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $451,988.89
Mr. Adams moved that warrant nos. 5461 through 5566 in the total amount of
$451,988.89, less $200 for Good Roads Association,. be approved for payment this
1st day of June, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote
of five (5).
The following payroll claims were presented for approval:
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Legal
Planning
Police
Fire
Protective Inspections
Ambulance & Aid
Engineering
Other Physical Environment
TOTAL GENERAL FUND:
$ 1,068.56
1,266.88
2,917.22
1,171.20
481.28
38,811.19
23,175.65
2,379.40
2,685.83
3,841.86
q'1.4R
$ 77,852.55
Mr. Adams moved that payroll claims, nos. 9797 through 10140 in the total amount
of $143,596.34 be approved for payment this lst day of June, 1976. Seconded by
Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried'by roll call votd of five (5).
PRELIMINARY PLAT, 24th & BROWN: Mr. Schuelein moved -to approve preliminary plat
for 24th & Brown Addition. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
ATTEST•"
EVE -ON -WELLS, EPUTY CITY CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY
;.TIDZIR CK, MAYOR
OF 1976.
CITY STREET
6,736.09
INTER CITY BRIDGE
49.48
CETA
5,621.25
NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY
1,066.96
CEMETERY
URBAN RENEWAL
3,300.55
4,628.67
PARKS & RECREATION
9,206.42
ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER
17,379:69
ENTERPRISE GOLF
3,962.19
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
3,658.67
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
9,733.08
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
400.74
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
$143,596.34
Mr. Adams moved that payroll claims, nos. 9797 through 10140 in the total amount
of $143,596.34 be approved for payment this lst day of June, 1976. Seconded by
Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried'by roll call votd of five (5).
PRELIMINARY PLAT, 24th & BROWN: Mr. Schuelein moved -to approve preliminary plat
for 24th & Brown Addition. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
ATTEST•"
EVE -ON -WELLS, EPUTY CITY CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY
;.TIDZIR CK, MAYOR
OF 1976.