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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-1982 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 OCTOBER 18, 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 Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Diane Dolan, Director of Finance/Administrative Services, James Ajax, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Supervisor and Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development CONSENT AGENDA Mr Schmidt moved to approve Consent Agenda 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 October 4, 1982 b) Bills & Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $389,309 83, claim warrant nos 32477 through 32637 Ambulance Bad Debt Write Off To write off $922 40 of ambulance bad debts and refer to Collection Agency c) Resolution No 1535 To approve Resolution No 1535, fixing 8 00 P M , Monday, November 15, 1982, in the Council Chambers at City Hall for a public hearing to consider vacation of the south 5 feet of Bonneville Street between 18th and 20th Avenues d) Resolution No 1536 To approve Resolution No 1536, approving the location of a bus passenger shelter at Memorial Park in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No 2396 e) Resolution No 1537 To approve joint Resolution No 1537, which advises the Council on Aging that the City of Pasco and Franklin County are jointly withdrawing membership from the Benton-Franklin Council on Aging f) Resolution No 1538 To approve Resolution No 1538, which approves a 1983 monthly salary schedule for the Pasco Police Benefit Association employees, which rescinds Appendix "A" of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and substitutes in lieu thereof a new Appendix "A", and which authorizes the City Manager to signify the City's approval of new Appendix "Appendix "A" by his signature g) Resolution No. 1539 To approve Resolution No 1539, which approves a 1983 monthly salary schedule for Local No 1433 employees in the Fire Department which rescinds existing Exhibit "A" of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and substitutes in lieu thereof a new Appendix "A", and which authorizes the City Manager to signify the City's approval of new Appendix "A" by his signature h) To approve City of Pasco participation in the Mid-Columbia Research Bureau, to approve the proposed program to develop a reliable data base for the Tri Cities, to appoint Councilmember Beverly Green as the Council representative on the Board of Directors of the Bureau, but to make no specific financial committment to support the Bureau until such time as the amount of money available from the Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference is known I Page Two MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1982 CONSENT AGENDA - Continued 1) Club House Removal and Extension of Terms of Contract of Sale To authorize staff to negotiate an 18-month extension of the deadline to remove the existing Golf Course Club House from Red Lion premises, and to authorize staff to negotiate a proposed exchange with Red Lion to excuse Red Lion's $25,000 liability for the entrance road in return for deeding back to the City roughly 29,500 square feet of land for a parking area for the golf cart storage patrons j) Contract Termination - Nutrition Program To acknowledge receipt of letter from Dorothy Pugh, Executive Director, Benton-Franklin Council on Aging, dated September 24, 1982, giving notice to the City that the contract for the preparation of nutrition meals for the Tri City area is to be terminated, effective October 29, 1982 k) Proposed 1983 Water and Sewer Rates To set November 1, 1982, 8 00 P M , as the date and time for a public hearing on proposed 1983 water and sewer rates VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Parks and Recreation Advisory Council Councilman Emerson Morgan reported their meeting had been brief and they primarily discussed park at 7th & "B", 1983 Budget, East Pasco Neighborhood Facility and possibility of softball complex The Pasco Jaycees indicated their willingness to assist in park formulation Benton-Franklin Council on Aging Councilman Morgan reiterated the City of Pasco and Franklin County's desire to break away from Council on Aging It appeared the two groups were working against each other Mr Morgan was concerned over excerpts from Director's report concerning service to elderly in Franklin County Good Roads Association Since Mayor Snider had been ill and unable to attend meeting, Ann Lye reported that Bob Schuster had been in attendance and all projects are on schedule There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 29, 1982 in recognition of 1-82 and all councilmen are invited to attend Benton-Franklin Transit Authority Councilman Ira Schmidt reported they discussed certification of coach operators, shortening of name and reduced rates for passengers He voiced his displeasure over being cut off at meetings and not having his say PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THOSE PORTIONS OF AINSWORTH STREET BETWEEN SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, AND SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, PORTIONS OF "D" STREET AND SOUTH 6TH AVENUE It was noted that the public hearing had been duly published as required by Law There were no written communications received Mr Gary Crutchfield explained that the City initiated the vacation process The Fire Chief had no problem with proposed right of way vacation, however, the City Engineer indicated a waterline is situated in "C" Street between 9th and 10th Avenues The vacation would restore an even right of way along Ainsworth Street, between 4th Avenue and 10th Avenue It would improve the usefulness of the properties abutting the street right of way Due to the existing waterline in "C" Street and the alignments of the rights-of-way at 10th & Ainsworth in relation to roadway improve- ments, it would appear most prudent at this time to not vacate any portion of Ainsworth west of 9th Avenue Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE, Continued ORDINANCE NO 2401 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AINSWORTH STREET, u-n u STREET AND SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2401 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2401, vacating the portions of Ainsworth Street, "D" Street, and South 6th Avenue described therein Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of six 1(6) Councilman Grigg abstained as affected property owner MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF IRVING STREET It was noted that the hearing had been duly published as required by Law There were no written communications received Mr Gary Crutchfield stated the vacation would improve the usefulness of the properties abutting the street right of way and the right of way is not necessary for public access to any adjacent properties There are no utilities located in said right of way and the vacation would eliminate any City responsibility regarding maintenance or liability upon the premises 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 2402 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF IRVING STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2402 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance No 2402, vacating that portion of Irving Street described therein Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2403 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 56 080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REVISING THE AREA OF PROHIBITED PARKING ON NORTH 20TH AVENUE Ordinance No 2403 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2403, amending Section 10 56 080 of the Pasco Municipal Code and revising the area of prohibited parking on 20th Avenue Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) RESOLUTION NO 1540 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREE- MENT FOR A POLICE INFORMATION NETWORK (BI-PIN) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SAME Resolution No 1540 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to approve Resolution No 1540, rescinding Resolution No 1519, and approving a revised version of the BI-PIN Agreement, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2404 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLOSING FUND 150 OF THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2404 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance No 2404 to close Fund No 150 of the City of Pasco to the Contingency Fund Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1982 ORDINANCES - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2405 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 2172 AND RELATING TO THE ATTEMPTED "FIRESIDE ANNEXATION " Ordinance No 2405 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2405, repealing Ordinance No 2172 Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by the following roll call vote YES Boothe, Grigg, Schmidt, Snider, Jackson and Morgan NO Green ORDINANCE NO 2406 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2300 AND CHAPTER 5 32 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND PROVIDING FOR A DECREASE IN THE RATE OF TAX IMPOSED ON THE PRIVILEGE OF CONDUCTING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY, NATURAL GAS, OR TELEPHONE BUSINESS TO SIX PERCENT (6%) Ordinance No 2406 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2406, amending Ordinance No 2300 and Chapter 5 32 of the Pasco Municipal Code, and providing for a decrease in the rate of tax imposed on the privilege of conducting an electrical energy, natural gas, or telephone business to six percent (6%) Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2407 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 56 080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROHIBITING PARKING ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF 20TH AVENUE Ordinance No 2407 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2407, which, if passed, has the effect of eliminating all remaining on-street parking on 20th Avenue, 150 feet from Sylvester Street, in both directions Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2408 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING FOR AN UN- BUDGETED EXPENDITURE WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 35 23 352 Ordinance No 2408 was read by title only Mr Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance No 2408, which, if passed, has the effect of declaring an emergency and provides the money and authority to repair the traffic signal at the Lewis Street and Oregon Avenue intersection without formally bidding such Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) NEW BUSINESS Nuclear Waste Repository Site at Hanford Mayor Snider announced that there will be a meeting of the Washington State Senate Committee on Energy and Utilities Sub Committee on Radioactive Waste on Thursday, October 21, 1982, 9 00 A M , in the auditorium of the Federal Building He, then, asked if there was any public input Rev Paul Felver, Pastor of Methodist Church, commended Hanford officials for their informative tour of Basalt Facility However, he was concerned why they wanted a committment when the experts do not know what's going to happen Even though it is beneficial, there is some risk and he urged that we be careful and not bought Further, our main obligation is to stay objective, are we advocating the reopening of the Purex Plant, are we going to change plans for processing nuclear fuel and how will the repository be monitored Mr Howard McGee favored Hanford study as "you have got to progress with time and nuclear energy is part of time " He urged the Council to go along with other Cities 449‘c.s r ni er, Mayor EA , 1982 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1982 NEW BUSINESS - Continued Councilman Ira Schmidt read a prepared statement, highlighted as follows "Conditions for high level commercial spent fuel rods and high level defense liquid waste Conditions - High Level Waste Repository 1 Ask Governor Spellman to forestall his task force on nuclear energy until January 1, 1983 When task force is names, include four elected members from the Tri City area and one of them must be from Pasco 2 Military high level waste be handled under the same regulations that all industrial waste has to be handled 3 That the Department of Energy educate the public as to safety factors so the affect of the repository does not cause fear or create feeling of undesirable location for our area 4 That we ask the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to review the 2,3,000 new regulations 5 That impact funds be used to reduce power costs 30% to cities within a 50-mile radius to offset effects of a repository being located here 6 Take all necessary steps to save Plants 1, 2 and 4 so that they be completed and productive Mrs Beverly Green moved that staff write a letter to the President of the United States, through Consumer Affairs Department, asking that our citizens be educated on nuclear energy whether it be through T V , schools, etc Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried Congressman Sid Morrison commended the City Council for asking questions He added that Hanford would benefit considerably if it passed all tests for a repository He favored compensation to cities to recoup their local costs He reminded the Council that the Governor had a tremendous amount of latitude in the determination Councilman Emerson Morgan was most impressed by recent tour and he was convinced everything possible was being done to make site safe His main concern was Hanford becoming a national repository, and as an alternative, he suggested more exploration of solar energy where there is no waste Councilman Joe Jackson favored repository as he felt everything possible was being dealt with on a long term program to make area safe Mayor Snider felt this was a test program and if the experts were not sure what was going to happen, why hurry on merits of Basalt Program He recommended that the Council reserve comment until the evidence was in based on physical properties of the area, social acceptance and economic impact Mr Grigg moved that the City Council go on record as supporting the continued research of the Repository Site, 2) that the Repository Site be placed in the safest possible location, 3) that no matter which location is selected, that particular State, County, or City receive a payment for their loss of a natural resource Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by the following roll call vote YES Boothe, Green, Jackson and Grigg NO Morgan, Snider and Schmidt ADJOURNMENT Mr Grigg moved that the meeting adjourn Seconded by Mrs Boothe Meeting adjourned at 9 15 P M , City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this /// day o