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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1976
CALL TO ORDER:
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Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick, Mayor.
ROLL CALL: I -
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adains,'U.C.•Bailie,
Vernon Schuelein, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins.
Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Leo.Olney, Finance -Director;
Patrick Roach, City Attorney;.James Ajax, City Engineer; Lt.. Butner, Acting
Police Chief; John Hager,.Fire Chief and Webster Jackson, Community Development
Block Grant Coordinator.
VISITORS:
RICHARD BANKS registered a protest -against Ordinance No. 1792 because he felt the
legislation is not effective, it necessitates property owners to raise their rent
higher than Benton County, other utilities operate without any problems -and whose
fault is the collection problem? Further, he felt this Ordinance does not solve
anything, but merely tranfers the City's responsibilities onto the apartment owners.
N Mr. Banks reminded the Council that the Apartment Owner's Association and Pasco
Chamber of Commerce feels this;Ordinance needs further consideration.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION: The City Manager briefly went over procedures which had
been adhered to in relationship to Block Grant application. He reported that a total
of four (4) public hearings had been held and the Mayor's Task Force had held two (2)
public hearings for citizen. input. \
Mr. Bailie asked how our Affirmative Action Plan was coming along? Mr. Smith replied
that a H.U.D. official had stated that our plan was Ybasically acceptable." Further,
that he had appointed Webster Jackson as our E.E.O. officer and Community Developmen
Block Grant Coordinator.
Mr. Sheeley moved to approve Block Grant Application for 1976-77. Seconded by
Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)..
MAYOR TIDRICK TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS TO AWARD PLAQUE TO CITY EMPLOYEES:
Mayor Tidrick read memorandum from C.F. Whetsler, Director of Public Works,
outlining the four categories that employees must pass in order to receive
certification. They are as follows:
a. Basic knowledge (Math, Chemistry,.Physics, Biology).
b. Hydraulics
c. Collection system vocational knowledge
d. Management and supervision
Mayor Tidrick then awarded plaques to Raymond Morrow, Virgil Elledge and
Patrick McKeever. He commenddd them for a job well done and outstanding City facility.
CENTRAL BUSINESS.,D.ISTRICT:; Mayor Tidrick read the following memorandum for benefit
of people in audience:
"In regard to the over-all Central Business District Project, if the City
Council wishes to proceed with the project, the staff would recommend as
follows:
1. With the exception of the undergrounding, that the Council approve
the final plans for the downtown project.
2. That the street lighting and traffic signal portions of the project be
includdd in a separate bid package to come at a later date; and
3. That. a meeting be scheduled between representatives of the City, the
Steering Committee and the P.U.D. Board to work out final plans for the
undergrounding, on or before June 29, 1976; and
4. After the underground issue is resolved, the City Council would authorize
a call for bids on the project."
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued:
Mr. Frank Thomsen questioned #4 - "is this only undergrounding or total project?"
Staff replied that it was for total project, less #2.
Mr. Sheeley moved to approve Final Specifications and Plans for the Central Business
District Project and to .authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids as soon as
the undergrounding has been resolved between the City, P.U.D. and Steering Committee.
Further, that the street lighting and traffic signal portion of the project be in-
cluded i.n a separate bid package to come at a later date. Seconded by Mr. Snider.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
REVIEW OF ORDINANCE NO. 1789 ESTABLISHING L.I.D. 96 - STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM COURT
STREET TO THE BY-PASS, 5TH TO 14TH AVENUES.
Mr. Sheeley moved to accept low bid of L.W. Vail in the amount of $724,189.00 for
improvement of 1/4 Section. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion)
Mr. Sheeley stated his reason for.making motion was due to the fact that the bid
came in well over 11% below the City estimate. Therefore, an individual's L.I.D.
shoudld be lower than anticipated. He cited that 18% of the protests were out of
town property owners and he found.it difficult to accept out of town owners having
the right to determine the appearance of our City. If past Councils had gone on
52% protest, we would not, today, have Court, Sylvester and other arterial streets.
The City Attorney called attention to the fact that if the City Council voted to
accept L.W. Vail's bid, they automatically would be approving L.I.D. #96. Otherwise,
it would be a breach of contract. He clarified this as a point of order.
Mr. Wilkins supported Mr. Sheeley by stating that everybody has to pay to keep our
City up.
Mr. Adams disagreed with Mr. Sheeley's theory about out of town property owners
bedause he felt they still had.to pay.the bill, also, he had to go along with
majority rule.
Mr. Wilkins countered by stating, "if out of town property owners want their say,
they should live here."
Mr. Bailie expressed tbncern that only 42% of the protests were living residents
of the proposed L.I.D.
Mr. Sheeley stated, "out of.town property owners do have a right, but they also
have an obligation."
Mr. Snider commented that he would have.to g.o..with the majority.
Mrs. Mary Simonton called Pasco's streets a disgrace and felt there were many who
signed petitions that did not know what they.were signing - in fact, she was even
told that the C&ty Council was pocketing money on this L.I.D. To this, Mr. Sheeley
replied that if petitioners had presented all the facts-, he doubted if!they would
have gotten 1/2 the signatures they did.
Main motion failed by roll call of four. (YES: -Bailie, Sheeley &.Wilkin's)
NO: Snider,- Tidrick, Schuelein and Adams.
Mr. Snider moved that since more than 50% of the property .owners signedipetitions
against L.I.D. No. 96, he moved that the -City Council rescind Ordinance No. 1789
which created the L.I.D. Seconded by. Mr."Schuelein. (D.iscussion)
Mr. Sheeley stated that he hoped this City Council.d6d not go down in�City history
as the Council, which allowed our residential areas to deteriorate. Other area
property values are increasing, but Pasco's is decreasing.
To this, Mayor Tidrick responded that this council will not "cram" something down
people's throat. Further, that he was not impressed with the fact that 50% may or
may not have opposed the L.I.D. He was sorry the L.I.D. went down to defeat and
hoped that people living in any area where an Q.I.D. may be contemplated would call
on City staff for correct facts and figures before signing any petition for or against.
He corrected rumor of pocketing money by stating that the City does not make any money
on L.I.D.'s. In fact, thus far, this L.I.D. has cost the City approximately $10,000.
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NEW BUSINESS - L.I.D. #96 - Continued:
Harry Moore, 2203 N. 7th, was opposed to
proposed L.I.D., but
suggested
it be
tabled until we can get more information
with lower rates - possibly
get
people
to reconsider. He felt there should be
an alternate to this.
Mayor Tidrick replied.that.very likely,
any future L.I.D.'s in
that area
will have
to be initiated by the people.
Mr. Sheeley moved to table rescinding motion..
Seconded by Mr.
Wilkins.
Motion
failed by the following roll call vote:
YES: Sheeley, Bailie
and Wilkins.
NO: Snider, Tidrick, Schuelein & Adams.
Mr. Sheeley remarked that he hated to see the L.I.D. "killed" altogether. To this,
Mr. Snider replied that a lot of .staff and.council time had been spent on this, 52%
of the people who are paying the bill have protested, and therefore, he felt it should
be ended.
Mr. Schuelein stated, "we can't avoid 52% wheth6r they be informed or uninformed."
Mr. Walt Williams admitted he spearheaded drive against L.I.D. #96, but stated there
had been no* arm twisting, just contacting the people. He said.that Mr. Sheeley had
stated in the public hearing of May 12th, that if.50% of the people protested, he would
make the motion to rescind it. Mr. Sheeley denied this.because he had had t4rbat surgery
and made only the opening statement: He corrected Mr. Williams by stating that the
Mayor had made this comment.
Mrs. Mary Simonton polled the Council on whether or not they owned property in Pasco.
She specifically asked Mr. Snider if he lived in a.mobile home. He replied affirmative
to this question..
Mr. Harry Moore stated that people shouldn't be abused by the Council for going
around with petitions. Mayor Tidrick again reiterated his stand on people signing
petitions.
Main rescinding motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Snider,
Tidrick, Schuelein and Adams. NO: Bailie, Sheeley and Wilkins.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL- GENERAL DISCUSSION:
visibility of the stop sign
Mr. Adams questioned-.tte'rt at 5th & Sylvester. Staff is already aware of this
and it will be,corrected:
Mr. Adams noted there was still angle parking on 5th between Sylvester & Clark.
Staff replied that'the striper was out of commission but it would be corrected.
Mr.-Sheeley suggested that City staff look into possible annexation of 1.66 square
miles bounded by City limits,to the west part of Rd. 52, north on Wernett and south
to the Columbia River.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Snider moved .to approve the following consent agenda items. Seconded �y Mr.
Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes of regular City meeting of the City Council, May 18, 1976.
b) Corrected minutes of the Special public hearing of the Pasco Ctty Council on
L.I.D. No. 96, established by Ordinance No. 1789,.May 12, 1976.
c) Minutes of the regular.city meeting of the Pasco City Council on June 1, 1976.
d) Minutes of Second Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant
Application, May 25, 1976.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
a) To approve General Claims in the amount of $8.5,432.52; Claim Warrant Nos.
5567 through •5687.. 1 ; I .
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CONSENT AGENDA - Continued:
FIRE EQUIPMENT BIDS:
a) The Ladder Tower Truck bid be awarded -to •P.E. Van Pelt, Inc., in .the amount of
$211,124.92.
b) Class A Pumper bid be awarded to Howe Fire Apparatus, Inc., in the amount of
$102,593.37.
REVENUE SHARING - PLANNED USE.REPORT:'
The Planned Use Report for the 7th Period-, from*July 1,.1976 through, -December 31, 1976,
in the amount of $169,359 is approved and allocated as follows:
1. Public Safety (Operating/Maintenance) $151,759
6. Libraries (Operating/Maintenance) 4,500
14. Other - Equipment (Capital) 13,100
RESOLUTION NO. 1038:AND 1039:
Resolution No. 1038 be adopted accepting the work done by L.W. Vail Co., Inc.,
Under Job Order No. 75-3-09, Oregon Street Extension, with the final project cost
at $42,562.
Resolution No. 1039 be adopted accepting the work done by L.W. Vail Co., Inc.;
under Job No. 76-302, Auto Park L.I.D., in the final amount of $77,357.86.
ANNUAL PAYMENT TO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION:
That the City continue its membership to the Benton -Franklin Counties Good*Roads
Association by paying the annual dues of $100 per year for 1975 and 1976.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a) RESOLUTION NO. 1040 be adopted setting the date of July 6, 1976, as a Public
Hearing for vacating an alley.
b) RESOLUTION NO. 1041 be adopted setting.the date of July 6, 1976, at 8:00 P.M.,
for a Public Hearing to vacate certain streets and alleys.
c) AGRI-CENTER PRELIMINARY PLAT: That July 6, 1976, at 8:00 P.M.,, be set as the
date for a Public Hearing for the Agri -Center Preliminary Plat. -
d) THO AS ZONE CHANGE: That July 6, 1976., at 8:00 P.M., be setas the date for a
PuUlic Hearing for the Thomas zone change from R-1 to R=3.
e) HUSTON ZONE CHANGE: That July'6, 1976, at 8:00 P.M., be set as the date for a
Public Hearing for the Huston zone change from R-1 to C-3.
f) MOORE ZONE CHANGE: That July 6, 1976, at 8:00 P.M., be set as the date for a
Public Hearing on the Moore zone change from I-1 to I-2.
g) LAWSON ZONE CHANGE: That July 6, 1976., at 8:00 P.M., be set as the date for a
Public Hearing on the Lawson zone change from I-1 to''R-3.,
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS:
Expiration
a)
Civil Service Commission:-
Spencer Jilek
2/1,7/82
b)
Parks/Rec. Advisory Comm.
Jeff Hendler
2/2/.79
c)
Planning Commission .
Bryce Hall &James Siegel
2/2/82
d)
Social Pl'anning'Commission
Mary Meyers, Sharon Scott
6/18/79
a.nd Larry Vance
RESOLUTION NO. 1042 be adopted repealing Resolution No. 1010 establishing the
Pasco Civic Arts Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:25
J TIDRICK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Evelyn Wells, Dep y City C erk
PASSED and APPROVED this ay of1976.