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Home My WebLink About04-05-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by Mayor, E A Snider ROLL CALL APRIL 5, 1982 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, Diane Dolan, Finance Director, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation, John Hager, Fire Chief, Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Supervisor, 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 and special meetings, held March 15th and 29, 1982, respectively b) Bills To approve general claims in the amount of $219,263 66, claim warrant nos 30428 through 30629 To approve payroll claims in the amount of $255,250 39, payroll warrant nos 08682573 through 08682730, and 08717183 through 08717352 c) Maintenance of Old Golf Course Areas To authorize a non-budgeted expenditure, not exceeding $7,300, to maintain for the rest of 1982 the soon to be established surplus acreage in the new golf course, to provide for a low budget maintenance schedule for this area, to direct that the cost of this extra work be charged to the Contingency Fund, and to direct that , upon the sale of surplus property, after the warrant debt is settled, the Contingency Fund be reimbursed for the actual amount of this maintenance expense d) Authorization to Call for Bids - Golf Course Tractor To authorize staff to call for bids on one golf course tractor to replace an ex- isting vehicle, and the purchase to be handled through the Equipment Rental Fund e) 1936 Seagraves Fire Truck To authorize an expenditure up to $300 ,..„,...n for the transport of the City-owned 1936 Seagraves Fire Truck from Puyallup, Washington, to Pasco VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time VERBAL REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Emergency Medical Services Council Mrs Beverly Green reported she had attended meeting on February 16, 1982 and they, primarily, discussed recent disaster drill at the Pasco Airport and subsequent basic needs At this time, Mayor Snider acknowledged letter of commendation for Pasco Fire Department Tri Mats Policy Advisory Committee Mrs Beverly Green reported on her meeting of March 17, 1982, and reiterated that election of officers had been held of which she and Bob Ellis of Richland had been elected 1-182 and 1-82 was discussed quite thoroughly Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference Mrs Beverly Green reported "no quorum" at their last scheduled meeting City/County - Riverview Sewers Mr Joe Jackson reported that he and Mrs Green attended a joint meeting with County Commissioners and they discussed cost sharing of sewer installation between the City and County and means of financing The proposed area would be outside of annexation (proposed) boundaries and City Staff was given a list of items that they wished to be worked on MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1982 VERBAL REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND/OR COMMITTEES Benton-Franklin Public Transit Authority Mr Ira Schmidt stated that at their last meeting, bus drivers had been hired and a site location for new maintenance facility had been decided on He, personally, feels we are way ahead of plans and should postpone the selection of a maintenace facility until the transit system has been in operation for awhile Mrs Green and Mayor Snider concurred with this logic due to present depressed economy Benton-Franklin Community Services Board Mrs Beverly Green reported that they had met on March 24, 1982, and discussed the new law regarding disabilities in area Next meeting will be in Prosser on the 4th Wednesday in April Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Mr Emerson Morgan reported that the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility had been the chief topic at their April 1st meeting, and it appeared that rentals are picking up Further, they discussed their gift catalog, portable concessions at swimming pools and new time and rate schedule PUBLIC HEARING or27.,* MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF NORTH 15TH AVENUE It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and posted as required by -" law There were no written'communications — Mr Gary Crutchfield reported that two of the blocks have the sidewalk adjacent4~1-0 to the curb while the third block has the sidewalk adjacent to the property line, the latter owner has requested a delay in the hearing to determine which alternative solution he can support Because the one owner has sidewalk adjacent to his property line and the City cannot vacate the public sidewalk, the owner must determine which of several options he chooses to employ Mr Grigg moved to postpone the public hearing until 8 00 P M , Monday, May 17, 1982 Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO 1497 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE COMPLETION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ADVANCED COURSE BY FIREFIGHTERS, JEFF ELIASON, JOHN McDONALD, ROBERT ARNOLD, FORREST STEWART AND RICHARD WRAY Mayor Snider read Resolution No 1497 in its entirety Mr Morgan moved to approve Resolution No- 1497, expressing thanks and appreciation from the City- and its citizens to Firefighters Jeff Eliason, John McDonald, Robert Arnold, Forrest Stewart and Richard Wray for the completion of Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced Course Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Mayor Snider presented individual plaques to each honored fireman and commended them for outstanding achievement, and collectively, as members of a superb Fire Department City Manager, Leland F Kraft, concurred with Mayor's statement and they were given a round of applause RESOLUTION NO 1503 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SEGREGATION OF L I D NO 113, UNIT II, FINAL ASSESSMENT NO 57 INTO THREE ACCOUNTS, AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER Resolution No 1503 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1503, ordering the segregation of L I D No 113, Unit II, Final Assessment No 57, as requested by the property owner Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 1982 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2349 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING FEES AND CHARGES AT THE PASCO/FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER Ordinance No 2349 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance No 2349, which amends the rental fees charged at the Senior Citizens Center Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2350 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF PROCEEDING WITH DELINQUENT L I D ASSESSMENT FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS, AND ALLOWING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ENTIRE ASSESS- MENT UPON THE FAILURE TO PAY ANY INSTALLMENT Ordinance No 2350 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2350, providing for an alternative method of proceeding with delinquent L I D assessment foreclosure proceedings Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2351 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND AMENDING CHAPTER 5 20 PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 100 OF SAID CHAPTER, AND BY THE ENACTMENT OF SECTION 115 OF SAID CHAPTER Ordinance No 2351 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance No 2351, which, upon adoption, would leave the Distributor's license fee at $500 and would set the machine license fee at $50 00 for any group of machines six or less, or $100 for any group of machines of more than six Seconded by Mr Jackson Mrs Beverly Green was adamant against the reduction of fees when the City was in such a budget crunch Other coastal cities are imposing or raising higher fees against coin operated machines (substantiated by newspaper clipping she passed out) to raise revenue She felt this is a "travesty" and bowing to pressure by lobbying Mr Emerson Morgan stated he hadn't heard anything new to substantiate reduction, therefore, he would vote no to the Ordinance n Mrs Ann Lye, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, endorsed proposed reduction on behalf of Chamber of Commerce Mr Michael Groese, Manager of Petesa Pete, reminded Mrs Green that this was Pasco and not Seattle. He voiced his appreciation to Councilmen Boothe and Jackson for their attendance at meeting where he and others were heard and listened to Main motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) Councilmen Schmidt, Green and Morgan voting no RESOLUTION NO 1504 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LELAND F KRAFT, CITY MANAGER, TO SIGN AND/OR EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AND SECURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) GRANT FUNDING FOR THE HIGH PRESSURE ZONE TRANSMISSION INTERTIE PROJECT. Resolution No 1504 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to approve Resolution No 1504, authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents necessary to make application for grant funds from the Economic Development Administration Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ^PAM Motion made by Morgan, seconded by Green to adjourn Meetin 8 45 P M djourned at , ['A Snider; Mayor ls, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this //9 day of ,x,-,-,t} , 1982 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 1982 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2352 (Yenney Rezone) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-T RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, AS CONDITIONED BY CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREE- MENT Ordinance No 2352 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2352, granting the Yenney rezone from R-T to I-1 with Concomitant Agreement Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Termination of Contract for the Old Bridge Removal with Capital Development Co Mr Grigg moved that the City Council pass a motion authorizing termination of Contract No SA-0229 with Capital Development Company This contract provided for removal of the Old Pasco/Kennewick Bridge Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Mr Grigg moved to authorize City Staff to call for bids without first coming to council for authorization should a favorable decision on behalf of the cities be made Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Letter Supplement No 2 - Preliminary Engineering Agreement for Old Bridge Removal Project Mr Grigg moved that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign Letter Supplement No 2 to the Agreement with Arvid Grant and Associates for Preliminary Engineering on the Old Bridge Removal Project Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Final Plat - Replat of Block 10, Wehe's First Addition Mr Jackson moved to approve the final plat of Putra Addition and authorize the Mayor to sign said final plat Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) NEW BUSINESS Code Amendment - Residential Zoning Regulations Mr Crutchfield reported that a rather lengthy document had been prepared for review and asked the Council's disposition After a brief discussion, it was decided to put it on the April 26th Workshop, and time permitting, would determine if additional meetings were necessary ADJOURNMENT