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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1982 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by Mayor, E A Snider ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Also present were Leland F Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development CONSENT AGENDA Mr Schmidt moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held April 5, 1982 b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $346,592 32, Claim warrant nos 30630 through 30780 To write off $2,168 80 of ambulance bad debts and refer accounts to collection agency, and to write off $1,182 00 of ambulance bad debts as uncollectable c) New Golf Cart Storage Building To authorize staff to call for bids for the construction of a golf cart storage shed for a maximum of 34 stalls, with the understanding that all of the money to build the facility is to come from the patrons who will provide $1,000 each towards the construction of this facility, in return for which the donor will receive free cart storage rent for six years d) Sand Trap Rake - Golf Course To authorize an appropriation of up to 15,000 out of the Contingency Fund for the purpose of purchasing a sand trap rake for the Municipal Golf Coirso, w.th the stipulation that the amount spent for the rake will be repaid to the Contingency Fund out of,the-proceeds of land sales—and—after the outstanding warrants on the Golf Course are paid off Grand Opening - Golf Course To authorize for the grand opening week running May 1st through May 8th, reduced green fees at a $5 00 rate, giving away one adult season ticket at a drawing on May 7th, permitting every 25th greens fee player to play free, and to run a one-half page promotional-ad in the Tri City Herald on-April 26th, with the costof the ad to be shared between the City and the contractor who built the Golf Course f) Resolution No 1505 A joint Resolution of the Cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland, Washington, requesting the District Engineer, U S Army, Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, to make a Feasibility Study of the Lowering of the dikes along the McNary Pool through the Tr-Cities Area g) Fire Protection Contract/State Facilities To authorize the Mayor to sign the Fire Service Contract in behalf of the City of Pasco, which will permit the State of Washington to pay the City $4,670 for fire protection service to State-owned facilities h) Contracting Out Shop Maintenance Services To direct that the City retain the two shop mechanics that are currently on staff, and to continue the current practice of handling the bulk of the maintenance and repairs at the City's own shop, and contracting out what has customarily been contracted out, but with the further understanding that, with the growth of the City, any additional load for repairs and maintenance be handled by contracting out MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1982 CONSENT AGENDA - Continued 1) Resolution No 1506 A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Pasco to order the improvement of Irving Street (Road 28 West "Post Office Area") and to set a public hearing date on this proposed L I D for 8 00 P M , May 17, 1982 j) High Pressure Sodium (HRS) Luminaires To authorize the Franklin County Public Utility District to install high pressure sodium (HPS) luminaires on the major arterials within the City of Pasco under the Bonneville Power Administration's funded program, with the understanding that the Public Utility District will give the City the best possible rate considering the significantly reduced energy consumption which this new lighting will entail VISITORS Mr Edgar Hargrow, President of the NAACP, expressed dissatisfaction over Council's decision not to release the full Police Investigation Document as promised He further reiterated that if this was not done, the NAACP would pursue legal means to get it released Mr Charles Hull asked what the Council's position was on proposed closing of Hanford No 1 The Mayor replied that there would be a grave impact on the area and encouraged everyone to write letters in protest as he felt the constituents carried more weight than public officials Mrs Green asked if the Council could draft a Resolution, opposing proposed closure Staff replied affirmative to this question Mr Morgan moved that the City Attorney draft a Resolution, protesting closure of Hanford No 1, for consideration later this evening Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried Mr Ed Frost stated that the City Council should-participate in a planned use for the old McLoughlin Junior High School when they vacate to occupy new facilities He-was informed that City Staff was working on it at the present time --- Secondly, he, too, was was disappointed that Police Report had not been made public in its entirety He felt Pasco citizens had been patient for over seven months after being reassured that they would know full contents of report He said this type of action didn't answer any questions At+ .., Mayor Snider replied that the Council was as frustrated as anyone else, but he assured delegation that the main substance of report had been released Mr Grigg reiterated that there was a proper manner in which to pursue allegations made which would be fair to all parties He, too, assured delegation this was not a cover up but they must proceed on a legal basis He urged citizens to be patient for awhile longer and in the end, they would see that the Council had done a professional job Mayor Snider encouraged people not to get caught up in "sensational journalism " Mr Otis Hayes asked if the report would be made public at that time? The City Attorney replied that it is undetermined at this time Mr. Ed Frost asked, "do you have a time frame?" Staff replied that in all probability it would go before a Civil Service Commission first Mr Lee Kraft, City Manager, pledged to be fair in the situation, however, the City had additional homework to do before Administrative decisions could be made Until that time, he did not feel the report in its entirety could be released MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1982 VERBAL REPORTS FROM OFFICERS Benton-Franklin Transit Meeting Ira Schmidt reported that Transit Authority had leased a 4500 sq ft facility at 3330 W Court He stated he voted no on extending term of administrative responsibility for Peter Arnie' to Au'gust 1, 1982 Further, Marketing Plan had been adopted and there was going to be a celebration at Columbia Center on May 22, 1982 Benton-Franklin Council on Aging Emerson Morgan stated they met at the Richland Library on April 13, 1982, with 24 persons in attendance Mr Morgan gave update statistics on mileage and meals served to disadvantaged senior citizens Meals totaled 5,565 in Benton and Franklin Counties, at a cost of approximately $1 70 per meal Senior Chore Service was in the process of training a new Program Director TRI-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Beverly Green reported that 1-82 was coming along on schedule and should coincide with 1984 Centennial They discussed busses starting to operate on May 11, 1982, and that approximately $1,500 had been spent on "Share-A-Ride" signs Good Roads Association Duke Snider reported that they had heard from Port people and that there was a move afoot to charge a "User Fee" on River system People who use river will pay proportionate share At the present time, the tax method is uncertain but he personally felt that it would have a disastrous effect on development ofColumbia and Snake River areas The Port Districts are lobbying to kill bill or modify PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF HUGO AVENUE AND THE ALLEY WITHIN ELLIOT'S ADDITION Mrs ,Green moved to acknowledge withdrawal of the Dolsen Street Vacation Petition by the petitioner and consider the matter closed without further action. Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion Carried —ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS , ORDINANCE NO 2353 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1764 BY AMENDING THE SCHEDULES OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE RENTAL OF CITY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS Ordinance No 2353 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2353, relating to fees and charges for the rental of City Park and Recreation Department buildings Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2354 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 56 080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROHIBITING PARKING ON 20TH AVENUE NORTH OF COURT STREET Ordinance No 2354 was read by title only Mr Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance No 2354, which, upon adoption, establishes "No Parking" restrictions on 20th Avenue north of the highway bypass Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) RESOLUTION NO 1507 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASCO, PETITIONING THE CITY COUNCIL OF KENNEWICK TO OFFICIALLY BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE CITY OF PASCO IN A CABLE TELEVISION REFRANCHISING EFFORT Resolution No 1507 was read by title only Mr Morgan moved to approve Resolution No 1507, which, upon adoption, petitions the City of Kennewick to become a part of the refranchising effort with Columbia Television Company Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ATTEST / Eve yn Wells, ity Clerk MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1982 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued RESOLUTION NO 1508 A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED MOTH-BALLING OF THE WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY NUCLEAR PLANT NO 1 Resolution No 1508 was read in its entirety by City Attorney, Greg Rubstello Mr. Grigg moved that Resolution No 1508 be adopted Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION Mr. Grigg moved to grant an additional 24-month moratorToLon enforcement of Ordinance No 2036, Site Screening Ordinance for existing businesses Seconded by Mrs Green Motion Carried ADJOURNMENT Mr Grigg moved that the meeting adjourn Seconded by Mrs Green Meeting adjourned at 8 45 P M PASSED and APPROVED this ' ..2 day of , 1982 I