HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-1981 MinutesMINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by E A Snider, Mayor
ROLL CALL
DECEMBER 21, 1981
By City Clerk Councilmen present were Sterl Adams, Emerson Morgan,
Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider and Joe Jackson
Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney,
Diane Dolan, Finance Director, James Ajax, City Engineer, John Hastig,
Assistant City Engineer, Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant, Gary
Crutchfield, Director of Community Development, Shirley Tucker, Mid-Columbia
Library, Randy Ryan, Senior Citizen Coordinator and Alan Lobdell, Associate
Engineer
CONSENT' AGENDA
Mr. Grigg moved to approve Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Schmidt
Mrs Green moved to amend Consent Agenda by adding sub-section F, Burlington
Northern Agreement Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried
Main motion carried, as amended Consent items are as follows
a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular and special
meetings, held December 7th & 14th respectively
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $186,443 78,
Claim warrant nos 29423 through 29569
c) Use of Pasco Golf Course by J D Hendler Associates To approve
the contract as submitted herewith with J D Hendler and Associates
for the purpose of renting the Pasco Municipal Golf Course for
$3,000 for a golf benefit exhibition, to be held at the Pasco
Municipal Golf Course, September 18, 1982, and authorize the Mayor
to sign it on behalf of the City Further, contract to include,
this cleanup shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Parks
and Recreation Director or his designate "
d) Hearing Date - Amendment of Screening Ordinance To fix 8 00 P M ,
Monday, January 4, 1982, in the Council Chambers at City Hall as
the time and place for a public hearing to consider the Planning
Commission recommendation to require screening of outdoor storage
in the Columbia East Commercial/Industrial Area
e) 1980 State Audit Report To accept the 1980 State Audit Report,
as presented
f) Burlington Northern Lease Agreement, Permit #239689, 24-inch Storm
Drainage Pipeline Crossing To authorize Mayor to sign renewal of
agreement for storm waterline easement under the Burlington Northern
tracks and the payment of $200 to the railroad for that purpose
VISITORS
Lee Gaines, 1909 W Court, asked status of new public works building The
City Manager replied that it was in the preliminary stage and encouraged
Mr Gaines to get with Jim Ajax for full particulars
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, DUKE SNIDER Mr Snider reported that they had
met on December 10, 1981, and he encouraged the group to go ahead on projects
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, BEVERLY GREEN Mrs Green stated the Board met on
December 16, 1981, and concensus was to appoint a liaison officer between the
County Commissioners and Community Services Board because it is a one person
office not associated with Mental Health
HEALTH BOARD MEETING Ira Schmidt reported that they had passed their budget
but not to Pasco's liking Pasco's share is approximately $70,000
BENTON-FRANKLIN GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE Sterl Adams reported they had finalized
their 1982 budget
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 1981
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT
ON THE PROPOSED 1981 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ORDINANCE
Diane Dolan, Finance Director, submitted list of unappropriated expenditures
for the Council's perusal
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO 2323 (2nd Reading)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO
BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND RE-
APPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE
AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS
AND BUDGETS WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2323, amending the 1981 annual budget
Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT
ON PROPOSED BUS ROUTES AND BUS ROUTE STOPS IN THE CITY OF PASCO, AS
PROPOSED BY THE BENTON-FRANKLIN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA AUTHORITY
It was noted that the hearing had been duly published as required by law
Mr Arneil, of the Benton-Franklin Public Transportation Benefit Area
Authority, reported that the route had been planned to best serve needs of
the Tri Cities Area He reiterated this was base service only, not a commuter
route Their hours are from 6 00 A M to 7 00 P M , seven days a week He,
briefly, outlined route and stops from a central map and stated a smaller map
had been sent out to the public via news media
Mr Emerson Morgan, voiced concern over number of north/south routes on 3rd,
4th & 5th Avenues and asked if there was some way that a central route could
be established closer to 10th Avenue He emphasized this area was predominately
a retired community and if a route was closer to their area, more would travel
on a transit system Mr Arneil disagreed with this logic by stating that it
was only 2 blocks from one direction and 3 blocks from another direction and
this was within the realm of good transit planning
Mr Charles Grigg was concerned over service to older part of town, namely,
"B" or "C" Streets but later concurred proposed service was acceptable
Mr. Ira Schmidt suggested that a bus stop be put at 7th & Shoshone to better
serve residents of the area
Mayor Snider reiterated that he had observed bus service in Walla Walla,
traveling empty to three persons, and he favored more people having the service
as opposed to premium service Mr Arneil again disagreed by stating, "how
many people will ride the bus?" Mayor Snider stated that the East Pasco area
and Longfellow school area is primarily a low or moderate income area and would
most likely welcome a bus service if it were fairly close to their homes
Mr Dave Bauer, 2008 Riverview Drive, strongly opposed the "loop route" through
Riverview Drive as there were many small children playing in,or crossing the
street, which proved hazardous enough for cars, let alone a large bus He
cited that there were numerous blind corners in that area and felt the
first obligation was to safety
Mr Robert Purves, 2010 Riverview Drive, objected because he had no parking
space now for his truck and by the time they painted yellow curbing for bus
stops, there would be nothing He, too, felt it was hazardous from a safety
standpoint
Mr Henry Kidwell, 4020 W Marie, felt the transit center was inappropriately
placed He suggested placing it at 20th & Sylvester where large "park and ride"
lot exists for commuting drivers Second choice would be 10th & Lewis
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1981
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
Mr Leon Henderson, Jr , remarked, "it's a shame we couldn't keep our kids out
of the street so we wouldn't have to worry about buses " However, in a poll
of neighborhood residents, 80% of them favored going down Wehe Street instead
of Beech Street, as proposed
Councilman Adams was sympathetic to time frame established by Transit Authority
and recommended getting the buses on the street and modify routes later
Mr John Olson reminded the council that this could go on forever He asked
for input from the City of Pasco as to what they wanted Further, he encouraged
organizing a committee to work with PTBA as a team The City Manager replied
that he did not have sufficient staff nor expertise to plan a transit system
Mayor Snider again reiterated that the public will be heard however long it
takes to best serve the citizens of Pasco He preferred taking longer to plan
a system right and serve the people equitably
Mr Grigg moved to hold a special meeting of the City Council on January 11,
1982, to receive citizen input and hear modifications or suggestions on bus
route Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion Carried
RECESS 9 15 P M RECONVENED 9 20 P M
CONVEYING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY IN THE NE QTR OF SEC 24 TO COLUMBIA
BASIN COLLEGE Mr Jim Ajax reported at the time the City transferred its
ownership of the Northeast quarter of Section 24 to Columbia Basin College,
strips of land 30 feet wide on the west and south side of the quarter section
and 40 feet wide on the north and east side were retained Best guess is
they were retained for possible future right of way use As it turns out,
only the east 40 feet is needed for right of way (20th Avenue)
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
RESOLUTION NO 1473
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A QUIT CLAIM DEED,
CONVEYING TO COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
Resolution No 1473 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve
Resolution No 1473, which as the effect of transferring the ownership of
narrow strips of land on the north, west and east boundaries of the Northeast
quarter of Section 24, from the City to Columbia Basin College Seconded by
Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR L I D NO 113, UNITS I and II
It was noted that the hearing had been duly published as required by law
Mr. Jim Ajax stated that construction on these projects was accepted by Council
on November 15, 1981 A few minor clean-up items remain, but they can only be
done in the spring when weather allows L I D No 113 Unit I (Spokane-California)
preliminary total cost was $144,552 04, with a general roll that is minus extra
work and specials amounting to $81,039 00 The final cost is $106,022 99 with a
general roll of $66,523 55 This shows a reduction of 27% in the total with a
reduction of 18% in the general roll
L.I.D 113, Unit II (Wehe Area) preliminary total cost was $867,240 53, with a
general roll that is minus extra work and specials of $580,546 59 The final
total cost was $665,598 67, with a general roll of $439,247 69 This shows
a reduction of 23% in the total, with a reduction of 24% in the general roll
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1981
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
Mr Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant, announced that Block Grant funds
were available to assist low income residents if they met the following criteria
1 Must be owner/occupant, 2 Meet income standards, 3 Must not
possess assets of $7,500 or more
Mr Jackson and Mr Ajax encouraged residents to contact City Hall if they
felt they qualified for such assistance
Mrs Lozette Wright spoke on behalf of low income people residing in L I D
area and their ability to pay assessment She asked if there were alternatives
for consideration Staff recommended that she contact Mr Jackson for possible
assistance
Mr Jeff Kinsey stated he was blind, unable to work and was assessed $10,000
for an L I D assessment He asked how could he possibly pay such an assessment
when he couldn't do what he wanted to do with his property because of zoning
Mr Kinsey further complained of low water pressure to his property and the
inability to water his lawn
Mr Ajax responsed to Mr Kinsey by stating the L I D did not change their
zoning and it was not the City's intent to take people's property away from
them In his best professional judgement, Mr Kinsey's property should increase
in value due to improved conditions
Mr Gary Crutchfield stated if Mr Kinsey wanted to develop his property for
possible mobile home site or apartments, he could come into City Hall and
go through rezone process
At this time, five (5) protests were read into the record, namely, Lorene
Parris, Benjamin and Rose Marie Allen, Richard Wright, Jeff Kinsey and
Allied Arts Council All protested on amount and inability to pay Mr III
Jim Ajax responded to these protests by stating if you lower one's
assessment, someone else has to pay more, 2) people will be contacted to see
if they are eligible for Federal grants and that all assessments were fair and
equitable Mr Ajax further stated that there is never an ideal time for L I D 's
but 1981 was the year for construction due to depressed economy
At this time, Mr Ajax commended Alan Lobdell, Associate Engineer, for a job
well done
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO 2326 (Wehe L I D )
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND
CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IM-
PROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 113 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN
STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AND LEVYING AND
ASSESSING THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS,
TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AS SHOWN ON THE
ASSESSMENT ROLL
Ordinance No 2326 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt
Ordinance No 2326, confirming the final assessment roll on L I D 113,
Units I and II Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call
vote of seven (7)
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MAYOR SNIDER TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS TO SWEAR IN NEW COUNCILPERSON
SUSAN BOOTHE
The oath of office was given to Susan Boothe, District No 2 representative,
who will be formally seated on January 4, 1982 On behalf of the City
Council, Mayor Snider welcomed her "aboard "
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 1981
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO 2319 (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR, 1982
Ordinance No 2319 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2319, which adopts the City of Pasco Budget for 1982 Seconded by Mr
Schmidt
Mr Grigg moved to amend motion, increasing the General Budget Fund -by $185,000
to $4,562,192 The grand total, all funds, would be $13,253,905 Seconded by
Mr Adams
Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
RESOLUTION NO 1474
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED BY GREGORY
CONSTRUCTION, INC., ON CONTRACT NO 81-2-06, SOUTHEAST
PASCO INDUSTRIAL AREA WATERLINE, L I D NO 114
Resolution No 1474 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to approve Resolution
No. 1474, accepting the construction performed under Contract No 81-2-06 by
Gregory Construction, Inc , on the Southeast Pasco Industrial Area Waterline
(L I D No 114) construction project, as recommended by staff Seconded
by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
RESOLUTION NO. 1475
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JIM AJAX, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/
CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN AND/OR EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO SECURE REFERENDUM 38 GRANT FUNDING
Resolution No 1475 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve
Resolution No 1475, which has the effect of authorizing Jim Ajax, Director
of Public Works/City Engineer, to sign all necessary and/or required documents
associated with Referendum 38 grant funding on the Raw Water Improvement Projects
Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
RESOLUTION NO 1476
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON (Ainsworth Avenue Railroad Crossing in the
vicinity of 4th Avenue)
Resolution No 1476 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to approve Resolution
No 1476, which has the effect of authorizing the Mayor to sign a municipal
agreement between the City of Pasco and Washington State Department of Transportation
for preliminary engineering on the Railroad Crossing swing gates on Ainsworth
Street vicinity of 4th Avenue Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll
call vote of seven (7)
RESOLUTION NO 1477
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ("A" Street Railroad Crossing in the vicinity
of Front Street)
Resolution No 1477 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve
Resolution No 1477, which has the effect of authorizing the Mayor to sign a
municipal agreement between the City of Pasco and Washington State Department
of Transportation for preliminary engineering on the Railroad crossing swing
gates on "A" Street vicinity of Front Avenue Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion
carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
ATT
Evelyn Wells, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1981
NEW BUSINESS
CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY Certificates of Competency were issued to LEONARD
L HAM and DONALD VAILS as Cross Connection Control Specialists I Mayor Snider
acknowledged Mr Ham and Mr Valls and commended them as valued employees of
the City of Pasco
INTERIM RENT WAIVER FOR THE COMMUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN Mr Grigg
moved to waive rent for January and February, 1982, pending action in
March Seconded by Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
INITIATION OF ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS Mr Grigg moved to authorize the circulation
of a petition seeking the annexation of certain unincorporated territory contiguous
to the Pasco corporate limits, conditioned as follows
1) That the annexation area encompass all of Parkhurst Addition and
Lot 10 of Irene's Addition, and
2) That appropriate zoning will be assigned subsequent to annexation and
consistent with the City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan, and
3) That the annexation area will not be required to assume current bonded
indebtedness of the City of Pasco
Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Mr Schmidt moved to authorize
staff to execute an agreement with the Area Agency on Aging for transportation
services Seconded by Mr Adams Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
DECEMBER 28th WORKSHOP Mr Schmidt moved to forego workshop meeting on
December 28, 1981 Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, meeting adjourned at 10 15 P M
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