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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1982 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by E A Snider, Mayor ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present were Beverly Green, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Councilmen Grigg (out of town, excused) and Boothe (ill - excused) were absent from the meeting Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Diane Dolan, Finance Director, James Ajax, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/ Recreation, Capt Dennis Kasparek, Acting Police Chief, John Hager, Fire Chief, Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Supervisor, Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development, Ken Neilsen, Data Processing Supervisor and Art Bieker, Police Judge CONSENT AGENDA Mr Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held November 15, 1982 b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $437,770 45, claim warrant nos 32908 through 33104 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $250,513 75, Payroll warrant nos 1912 through 2072, and 2073 through 2230 c) Interest Bearing Warrant Extension - Golf Course Redevelopment To approve the extension of Golf Course Redevelopment Interest bearing warrants through March 31, 1983, at 11% interest rate, to pay the accumulated interest due of $107,848 74 from the Contingency Fund, with the understanding that the Contingency Fund is to be reimbursed by a similar amount when the sale of golf course surplus land creates enough revenue to permit repayment d) Resolution No 1548 A Resolution for a two-year waiver of the payment of Admissions Tax by Columbia Basin College e) , Resolution No 1549 A Resolution fixing the time and place for a public hearing to consider vacation of a certain alley within the City of Pasco f) Policy Decisions Relating to Housing Rehabilitation Program To effect the following policy decisions relating to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program 1) Zoning classification should not affect eligibility determinations 2) The Housing Rehabilitation Program, commencing in Program Year 1983, should be operated on a "deferred loan" basis (rather than "grants") with a maximum annual interest rate of 3% 3) The lien of property benefited under the Housing Rehabilitation Program should be effective upon any transfer of ownership (rather than exempt "inheritance") 4) Verification of income eligibility should include three years (rather than just one year) 5) Commencing with the 1983 program, priority should be given those households of a "very low income " g) L I D No 116 - Irving Street (Final Hearing) To set January 3, 1983, as the date for final hearing on L I D No 116 - Irving Street L I D h) Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (No written material on Agenda) To appoint Councilmember Emerson Morgan as the City Council representative on the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1982 MAYOR SNIDER TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS IN ORDER TO CONSIDER HUMANE SOCIETY ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT FOR CALENDAR YEAR, 1983 Mr Paul Pallmer asked the City Council the following questions 1) Should past performance record of Humane Society be considered? 2) Who enforces - Humane Society or citizens? 3) If surplus money becomes available, can it be used to subsidize ambulance? 4) Will contractor be expected to concur with the purpose of Animal Control Ordinance? Mayor Snider defended Humane Society as a "no-win" situation If they do their job, the citizens are mad at them, if they do not do their job, the cities are unhappy with them He reiterated we all make mistakes and he felt they were doing an awesome job under extremely difficult situations Mr Schmidt moved to adopt the Addendum to the 1982 Animal Services Agreement with the Benton-Franklin County Humane Society, which extends the existing contract in all respects for calendar year 1983, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Addendum on behalf of the City Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) VISITORS Mayor Snider announced that an item had been missing from City inventory for some time, but at last had been found. He asked Jim Ajax, Director of Public Works to come to the podium At this time, he presented to Jim a plaque bearing an original 1912 brass marker which had been found in the street at 1st & Clark The plaque was accepted with much appreciation and in turn, Mr Ajax recognized and commended Alan Lobdell, a member of his engineering staff, who was present in the audience (Plaque made and donated by L W Vail Co ) REPORTS FROM OFFICERS/COMMITTEES a) Mid-Columbia Research Bureau Councilman Beverly Green reported that she attended meeting on November 17, 1982 and they, primarily, discussed formation of new Board b) Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference Councilman Beverly Green announced that their budget was the only thing they discussed and it had increased only $30 from last year c) Benton-Franklin District Board of Health Councilman Ira Schmidt reported that they approved vouchers and discussed 1983 budget d) Parks/Recreation Advisory Council Councilman Emerson Morgan reiterated that they studied gift catalog, discussed park at 7th & B, softball field location and Federal Plan He called attention that Cable Bridge Run had been featured in "Runner's World" which is quite an honor e) Councilman Joe Jackson gave a brief report on his recent trip to Olympia as a member of Governor Spellman's Nuclear Waste Council He stated that there are many decisions to be made and they primarily discussed roles of the task force PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON 1983 PRELIMINARY BUDGET For benefit of delegation in attendance, Finance Director, Diane Dolan, gave a run down of 1983 Preliminary Budget from transparencies prepared Total proposed budget is $12,458,162, which is only slightly higher than 1982 Judge Art Bieker addressed the council and enlightened them on impact of new laws pertaining to jury trials He reiterated that it would cost conservatively approximately $500 for jurors alone, not including other expenses The City cannot look to the State for increased costs, therefore, this expense would have to be added by supplemental budget MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Mayor Snider asked about "war on drugs." He felt it was imperative that we educate all Police officers, not just the Criminal Division Capt Dennis Kasparek, Acting Police Chief, stated he could use another $10,000 for "buy" money, however, due to tight budget constraints, he had only budgeted $5,000 It was suggested that someone from the Metro Division might talk to the City Council and enlighten them on problems of drug control and enforcement Staff will I check into this Mayor Snider questioned possibility of funding an Assistant for the City Manager so it would free up valuable time to promote sale of City owned land, annexations, etc If we are to find new ways to increase revenues, it is necessary to provide some relief for the City Manager so he can pursue new avenues He suggested the possibility of looking at 1/2 cent sales tax as a means of revenue The City Manager concurred that an Assistant would be a valued asset to his staff, but called attention that our City Engineer and City Attorney also needed relief badly Mr Leonard Dietrich favored an Assistant for the City Manager, and then this Assistant could research and evaluate the overall situation Mr Harry Moore suggested hiring a commercial broker to work for the City of Pasco in an effort to dispose of City owned land Staff will look into possility of funding an Assistant for City Manager and City Engineer Mr Jackson moved to continue public hearing to Monday, December 13, 1983, as well as item nos 8-a,b,c,d,f (Senior Center Van Transportation, Recreation Services Fees, Charges for special services, fire permits and Pasco/Wenatchee comparable operations report) Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried RECESS 9 45 RECONVENED 10 00 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF GRAY AVENUE, LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted as required by law There were no written communications received Mr Gary Crutchfield recommended that Council open the public hearing for input on the matter and then continue the hearing to January 17, 1983, to allow the utility to obtain a utility easement with the affected applicant prior to Council action on the matter Mr Schmidt moved to continue public hearing on the vacation of a portion of Gray Avenue right of way until January 17, 1983 Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2414 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 05 020 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND CHANGING THE RATE OF THE MONTHLY AMBULANCE SERVICE EXCISE TAX Ordinance No 2414 was read by title only Mr Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance No 2414, amending Section 3 05 020 of the Pasco Municipal Code and changing the rate of the monthly ambulance service excise tax Seconded by Mrs Green Mr Earl Warren asked why the costs had doubled? Staff replied that it had come from Fire Budget before and is now being charged direct to ambulance Mr Warren further stated he resented paying other peoples bills which is what he is doing by being assessed for vacant units The City Manager replied if we gave vacancy credits, we would have to charge all households approximately $1 86 per month MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1982 ORDINANCES - Continued Mr Harry Moore, President of Apartment Owners Association, suggested raising the rate to $2 00, implement an apartment vacancy credit, and put all apartment owners on the honor system to report their vacancies correctly This would apply to all vacancies over thirty (30) days Mr Al Benedict, Manager of Americana Apartments, stated they had 75 vacant units right now and with high inflation, vacancy rate, water,,sewer and ambulance tax assessed against their empty units, they were at the breaking point He, too, asked for some type of vacancy credit The City Manager stated it would cost the City a number of dollars to purchase necessary software to initiate vacancy credits on computer, plus personnel to monitor system He suggested a discount of 10% which would apply to everyone and this could be done simply and most cost effective Mr Sterl Adams voiced concern that this type of discount would place the burden on permanent homeowner and they were already taxed enough Mr. Jackson moved to table Ordinance No 2414 to special meeting of the City Council on December 13, 1982 Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried ORDINANCE NO 2415 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2396 AND RELATING TO BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS Ordinance No 2415 was read by title only Mr" Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2415, amending Ordinance No 2396 relating to Bus Passenger Shelters Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) ORDINANCE NO 2416 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 64 040 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND RELATING TO TRUCK ROUTES Ordinance No 2416 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2416, amending Section 10 64 040 of the Pasco Municipal Code relating to truck routes Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) ORDINANCE NO 2417 (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1982 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EX- PENDITURE AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND BUDGETS WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Ordinance No 2417 was read by title only Mrs Green moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No 2417 for the consideration of the 1982 Supplemental Budget No 2 and to set a public hearing thereon for 8 00 P M , Monday, December 20, 1982 Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SYLVESTER STREET AT 10TH AVENUE AND 14TH AVENUE Mr Jackson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of Pasco and the Washington State Department of Transportation which sets forth the terms, federal participation and scope of an improvement project to upgrade the traffic signals on Sylvester Street at 10th & 14th Avenues Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) -21 ATT MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1982 NEW BUSINESS AWARD OF CONTRACT - EAST PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES NEEDS Mr Jackson moved to award the consulting services contract for the East Pasco Neighborhood Services needs assessment, funded under the 1982 Block Grant Program and not to exceed $9,000 to the Institute for the Study of Contemporary Social Programs and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) AWARD OF CONTRACT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CDBG) Mr Schmidt moved to award the consultant services contract for the preparation of the Economic Development Assistance Program, funded under the 1982 Block Grant Program and not to exceed $8,000, to the consulting firm of Economics Research Associates and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Snider commended the Courts for traffic infractions such as drunk driving and physical control He noted officers who cited violators for drug charges and urged their continued enforcement ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting adjourned at 10.55 P E A Snide -r, Mayor I I Eve yn Wells, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day o I