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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-03-1976 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: AUGUST 3, 1976 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Jan Tidrick, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie,D avid Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Vernon Schuelein was absent from the meeting. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; James Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, Community Development Block Grant Coordinator and Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider moved to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Items are as follows): Approval of Minutes; Minutes of regular meeting, held July 20, 1976. General Claims Warrant Nos. 10002 through 10112 in the total amount of 220,696.79. Payroll Claims:. Warrant Nos. 11002 through 11394 in the total amount of 149,150.72. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR TIDRICK OPENED PUBL'.IC HEARING TO REZONE THE SE 1/4 SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29, GOVERNMENT LOV'3 FROM I-1.TO R-3, AND ENTERTAINED A MOTION TO RECESS UNTIL AUGUST 17, 1976: Mr. Sheeley moved to recess Public Hearing until 8:00 P.M. ,August 17, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. V'IS'ITORS: C...Houghan;:, resident of Senior Citizen complex, complained of being "ripped off" to the tune of $70 during the past week as a result of burglary and vandalism to his automobile. He reminded the Council that he didn't feel it was safe for the older residents to be out at night due to this harrassment. He asked for some type of arrangement for more Police protection or perhaps, a night watchman to patrol the area nightly. Further, he asked for some type of crosswalk signal at 3rd & 4th for senior citizens to safely cross these streets in order to go to the store. The City Manager responded by thanking Mr Hougha-n; for his presentation; however, the Housing Authority was a separate entity, and therefore, the subject of a night watchman would have to go through their jurisdiction. He did assure Mr.Houghan that Police protection was under the City's jurisdiction and it would definitely be looked into. Mrs. Kathryn Smith supported Mr.boughan'sfears of living in a housing project as she, too, lived in such a project in East Pasco and they had the.same problems. At this time, Councilman Bailie asked how the golf cart storage project was coming along because he had had inquiries from interested parties. Mayor Tidrick responded that as a member of the Fire Pension Board, they had a meeting on August 3rd to discuss the possibility of the firemen financing such a project through their in- vestment system. At this point, they were hesitant to tie up $35,000 over a period of ten years; however, they agreed to talk it over with the firemen and advise of their decision to management as soon as possible. Mayor Tidrick reiterated that it was most difficult to get financing. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1807: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 254, 482, 930, 1059 AND 1473, AND PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.02.070 THROUGH 2.02.100, ALL OF WHICH RELATE TO CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE AND AMENDING CODE SECTIONS 2.02.020 THROUGH 2.02.060. Ordinance No. 1807 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1807 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES -Continued: AUGUST 3, 1976 ORDINANCE NO. 1808: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1024 AND PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 10.56.080. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1808 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1047: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, THE CLASSIFICATION OF NON -CHARTERED CODE CITY, GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 35A.02 and 35A.13 OF THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON. Resolution No. 1047 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1047 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 1048: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY LACLO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., UNDER JOB NO. 75-9-04, RESTROOM FACILITY. Resolution No. 1048 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1048 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 1049: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF PASCO'S RECOGNITION OF THE DESIRABILITY OF WATER UTILITY COORDINATION ACTIVITIES ON AN AREA WIDE BASIS. Resolution No. 1049 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 1049 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Even though staff assured the Council that the Governmental Conference had no power over its constituients, Mr. Sheeley took exception by stating that little by little they keep compounding obligations with strings attached. In other words, the City Council does -not -have to participate but then they won't get the grant money. He voiced his concern over wording in proposed Resolution. Mr. Wilkins responded by stating that if we have got the Governmental Conference on our side, we have a friend; further, we are in no condition to lose $40,000. Mr. Ajax stated that he felt comfortable that the State was not trying to exert undue pressure on the City. There is no obligation other than to sit down and talk of coordinating activities, and work toward local solutions. The following six (6) points were discussed by the Council, as recommended by the Department of Social and Health Services Water Supply Advisory Committee: 1) No new water utility be established when existing water utilities have the ability and are available to provide water service. 2) Referendum 27 - Municipal and Industrial Water Supply funding program be limited in providing grants to assist in correcting public health problems related to water quality and to assist water utilities in developing regional type systems for future needs. It further recommends that the water utilities should be developed on a self-supporting basis and that the funding program should not continue beyond the 1980 date unless regional projects can be identified for long-term state beneficial use. 3) In all urban areas, future service areas be established to assist in water utility planning and expansion policies. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION - Continued: AUGUST 3, 1976 Even though staff admitted to being at fault, Mr. Adams stated he didn't feel we should expect our City Engineer to ask for an extension of time. The Council asked Mr.Ajax if we would be in jeopardy if we didn't get the grant. He replied negative, it would then come out of utility budget. Mr. Snider supported Mr.-Sheeley and opposed these "spur of the moment" actions requested of the City Council. They both felt anything that would require action by the Council should be in their agenda packet the previous Friday so that they would have time to review documents, or at least workshopped. Main motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Sheeley voting no. Mr. Sheeley requested that this Resolution be placed on next workshop agenda of the City Council.''Mr. Ajax stated that he would also have a member of the Governmental Conference in attendance to answer questions. RECESS: 9:20 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:35 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - VICINITY OF OLD MANSION: Prior to opening this item of business, Mayor Tidrick asked the following questions: I. Have the questionaires gone out? The reply was negative. 2. Is it possible to recess this meeting? The City Manager replied, "no problem." Mr. Sheeley moved to recess request for annexation until 8:00 P.M., September 21, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. (This will allow time for input from Riverview residents to come in). NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS - TRI -MATS CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mr. Snider moved to concur with appointment of MRS. BILLIE 4) All water utilities have universal metering and that metering be a representatives from the City of Pasco to the Tri -Mats Citizens prerequisite requirement for any state funding assistance. Committee. 5) The person in responsible charge of the operation of all public water supply systems be certified to a level of competency equal to the needs of the water utility. 6) When direct retail service is provided outside the political jurisdiction bids were received for construction of fire station addition: of a governmental purveyor, the additional cost for service above 50% more than the rate for equivalent service within corporate limits of a governmental purveyor should not be permitted unless justified because of factors including NORWOOD TRI CITY TILE but not limited to, sanitary sewer service benefits in a combined water and LACLO INDUST. sewer system or other costs directly related to the provision of,water service. AND MASONRY Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1049 .be tabled. Seconded by Mr. Snider. 40,648. MOTION FAILED by the following roll call vote. YES: Sheeley, Snider & Tidrick. 29,368. ** NO.: Adams, Bailie and Wilkins. Even though staff admitted to being at fault, Mr. Adams stated he didn't feel we should expect our City Engineer to ask for an extension of time. The Council asked Mr.Ajax if we would be in jeopardy if we didn't get the grant. He replied negative, it would then come out of utility budget. Mr. Snider supported Mr.-Sheeley and opposed these "spur of the moment" actions requested of the City Council. They both felt anything that would require action by the Council should be in their agenda packet the previous Friday so that they would have time to review documents, or at least workshopped. Main motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Sheeley voting no. Mr. Sheeley requested that this Resolution be placed on next workshop agenda of the City Council.''Mr. Ajax stated that he would also have a member of the Governmental Conference in attendance to answer questions. RECESS: 9:20 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:35 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - VICINITY OF OLD MANSION: Prior to opening this item of business, Mayor Tidrick asked the following questions: I. Have the questionaires gone out? The reply was negative. 2. Is it possible to recess this meeting? The City Manager replied, "no problem." Mr. Sheeley moved to recess request for annexation until 8:00 P.M., September 21, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. (This will allow time for input from Riverview residents to come in). NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS - TRI -MATS CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mr. Snider moved to concur with appointment of MRS. BILLIE SARGENTand ROBERT GREGSON as citizen representatives from the City of Pasco to the Tri -Mats Citizens Advisory Committee. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried. BID OPENING - FIRE STATION ADDITION: The following bids were received for construction of fire station addition: LL NORWOOD TRI CITY TILE ATKINSON-LEAR CONTROL X LACLO INDUST. CONST. AND MASONRY 32,570. 31,905. 32,855. 40,648. 35,960. 29,368. ** ALTERNATES: No. 1 Ded. 3,576. 2,124. 1,750. 4,840. 1,700. 5,984. **STAFF RECOMMENDATION Mark Pence, architect, submitted the following explanation of bids. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FIRE STATION BID - Continued: "This office has received the six (6) bids we have talked to the low bidder, Tri City garding their bid. I should point out that error in their deductive Alternate No. l; i $1,900 rather than the stated $5,984.00. T bid received that deleted the stucco/paint itself. However, the bid of $29,368 is the recommend the acceptance of this bid as it of the budget established by the City for t AUGUST 3, 1976 for the subject project and Tile & Masonry, Inc., re - they did make a mechanical t should have been approximately his confusion was due to a sub - work rather than the stucco work low basic bid, and we would is well within the framework his project." 1 Mr. Sheeley moved to award bid to Tri City Tri City Tile and Masonry, Inc., on their low bid of $29,368 to construct an addition to the existing Fire Station at the Pasco City Hall. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REAPPOINTMENT - PARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Mr. Sheeley moved to concur with reappointment of MRS. DIXIE STEPENS to the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board (expiration February 2, 1979). Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. ANNUAL LAMP AWARD: Mr. Snider moved to concur with the Richland City Council in awarding the 1976 annual lamp bid to Consolidated Electric Distributors, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WRECKED POLICE VEHICLE: Mr. Sheeley moved to'authorize the City Clerk to call for competative bids for the sale of one (1) damaged Police vehicle at a minimum price of $500. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. J TIDR CK, MAYOR ATTEST: E L , DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED thisay of 1976. 1