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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-1976 Minutes400 ' MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1976 CALL TO ORDER: M, 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." 1 4\11 MINUTES PAS,CO CITY COUNCIL t REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1976 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. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1976 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 . MINUTES 4 0 S PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1976 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.