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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-1984 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8.00 P.M. by Joe W. Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. E. A. Snider had been excused from the meeting. Also present were: Lee Kraft, City Manager; Jerry Conner, Acting Finance Director; Dennis Wright, City Engineer; Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development; James Ajax, Director of Public Works; Gretchen Thomason, Accounting Supervisor. CONSENT AGENDA Before approval of Consent Agenda James Ajax indicated price of turf equipment changed on one mower at a total cost of $5600.01 not $4,970.01 as originally quoted. The reason for this is the city has concurred it would keep one of the trade-in units. Schmidt moved to approve Consent Agenda with this change. Seconded by Boothe. Motion Carried. Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of regular meeting held March 19, 1984. b) Bills and Communications: To approve general claims in the amount of $67,880.61; claim warrants numbered 38057 through 38209. To approve payroll claims in the amount of $402,947.75; payroll warrants nos. 7633 through 7790; and 7791 through 7948; and 7949 through 8111. c) Hearing Date: Extension of Landscape/Screening Compliance Deadline: To set 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 1984, as the time for a public hearing to consider an amendment of PMC 22.82.020, to extend the landscape/screening compliance deadline. d) Authority to Enter into Technical Assistance Study (WSEO) Contract: To authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with the Washington State Energy Office for Technical Assistance Study funding of up to $5,419. e) Bid Results: Turf Equipment for Golf Course and Cemetery: To award the bid to Northwest Mowers, Inc., for the purchase of one 72-inch Riding Rotary Mower, at a total cost of $9,201.00; and to Turfgo Northwest, for the purchase of one 52-inch Riding Rotary Mower, at a total cost of $5,600.01 This amount differs from the amount in the Consent Agenda originally set forth. Reason being the city has decided to keep one of the trade-in mowers which increases the amount of the bid. f) Waiver of Sidewalk Installation at Bi-County Detox Center: I To waive the requirement for installation of sidewalk along the south line of Lot 6, Block 12, Gantenbein's Addition. VISITORS: Mayor Jackson read Proclamation, proclaiming the week of June 23 - 30, 1984 as "Women in Aviation Week". At conclusion of reading, he presented Proclamation to Sterl Adams from the Centennial '84 Committee. Mayor Jackson read Proclamation, proclaiming the week of April 23 - 29, 1984 as "National Consumer Credit Education Week". At conclusion of reading, he presented Proclamation to Doreen Darling, President of the Credit Association. Page Two MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1984 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: These matters were taken care of at the workshop meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES RELATING THERETO: a) Fourth Avenue (Sylvester to Court) Proposal to Modify Existing Roadway From Two Lanes to Four, by Eliminating Certain Street Parking and, in addition, other Associated Improvements: James Ajax gave staff report explaining and showing with map those areas of road and businesses that would be affected by widening of North Fourth. Some on-street parking on Fourth Avenue between Shoshone and Court Streets, would be eliminated to provide ample width to allow the roadway to be marked as four lanes, realign the intersection of Third and Fourth Avenues. Councilman Morgan expressed concern that water lines be put in to serve the triange before surfacing of the roadway, James Ajax assured him this would be done. Councilman Schmidt questioned why bus stops were put right after an intersection and not before them. Bus stops prior to intersections make for better transfer of traffic and helps eliminate traffic jams. Mr. Ajax stated Franklin County Courthouse employees were concerned about the parking along the Volunteer Park area. With the con- struction of the new jail there is very little parking for those working at or using the courthouse. Mr. Ajax stated the city would wait until the jail was built to eliminate the parking there. Clerk read into record two letters, one from Willis Bultje from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital approving of the widening of the roadway and explaining how it would increase their efficiency for emergency vehicles. The other letter was from the Franklin County Commissioners approving of the Fourth Avenue widening. Bill Cameron, Assistant Administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital stated the hospital was in favor of the widening for access to hospital, however, was concerned about the signing to pre-warn pedestrians of the danger. Mr. Cameron felt there was a need for a light for the pedestrians and the city should be responsible for this light since it was on a city street. Mr. Ajax stated it would cost a lot of money for a light and it really wasn't somet-ing the city could afford, if the hospital felt it was necessary, they should be responsible for the cost. Fawn Rupp, owner of Atomic Foods questioned Jim Ajax as to how his business would be affected. If a curbed island in front of his business was put in he would be opposed, if it was only a painted island he would not be opposed. Provided one opening at least 30 feet wide was provided. Ajax said it would be the latter. Mr. Rupp requested a cross walk and felt there was a definite need for one in front of his store. Ann Lye confirmed that there was a lot of pedestrian traffic in front of Atomic Foods. Councilperson Green asked what it took to make a cross- walk? Mr. Ajax answered that there had to be a need and also take into account that crosswalks sometimes give the public a false sense of security. Ajax said he would look into this matter but since this would be a crosswalk over 5 lanes of traffic it would be best to put up a light, however the cost is high for a traffic light. Public Hearing Closed. Mayor Jackson felt there were no insur- mountable problems and Councilman Griggs asked for an ordinance to be drafted for Council. Jim Ajax asked the representative from Dick's Mobil Homes, an affected business, if the proposed changes at the intersection of 3rd & 4th Avenue would be acceptable if the city widened his middle driveway and added a new one at the south end of his property? He said it was workable. Page Three MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1984 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) b) Alley Vacation: Ephesus Church Petition (84-02-V): Gary Crutchfield gave staff report regarding the vacation of the north/ south alley within Block 21, Wehe's First Addition to Pasco. The City Engineer and Acting Fire Chief has indicated no problems with the proposed alley vacation. The utility companies have I no objections to the vacation. The vacation would improve the usefulness of the properties abutting the right-of-way to the alley. The alley is not necessary for public access to any adjoining property, there are no utilities located in said alley, and the vacation would eliminate any city responsibility regarding maintenance or liability upon the premises. There was no further discussion on this and Green moved to approve the Ordinance which was then read by title. Schmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2492: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY IN BLOCK 21, A.M. WEHE'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 2493: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING VEHICLE TRAFFIC IN THE CITY OF PASCO AND AMENDING SECTION 10.24.010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 2493 was read by title only. Councilman Grigg moved to approve Ordinance No. 2493, which has the effect of increasing the speed limit on "A" Street between Cedar Street and SR-12 from 35 MPH to 45 MPH. Councilman Schmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). I RESOLUTION NO. 1626: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASCO TO EXECUTE A BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE PASCO POLICE ASSOCIATION. Resolution No. 1626 was read by title only. Councilman Schmidt moved to approve the Resolution, which has the effect of ratifying the working agreement between the City of Pasco and the Pasco Police Association, running from January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1986, and to authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). NEW BUSINESS a) Prospectus for Federal-Aid Research Funds on the Pasco-Kennewick Intercity Bridge: Mr. Grigg moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Federal-Aid Project Prospectus and City/County Agreement which solicit State Federal Aid Urban System funds for prepara- tion of a project prospectus to solicit Federal Highway Research funds for an in-depth investigation of the structural behavior of the Pasco-Kennewick Intercity Bridge. Mrs. Boothe seconded the motion. Motion carried. b) Condition Rating Inspection of Pasco-Kennewick Intercity Bridge: Mr. Grigg moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with Arvid Grant and Associates to provide a condition rating inspection of the Pasco-Kennewick Intercity Bridge (Cable Bridge). Mr Schmidt seconded. Motion carried. 411P_416, 416.—..eAg.4.4A oé W. J.ckson, Mayor Page Four MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1984 NEW BUSINESS (Continued) c) Northeast Water Line Extension - Bid Results - City Project No. 82-2-01: Mr. Schmidt moved to award the construction contract for the Northeast Water Line Extension to Sharpe and Preszler Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of $212,067.55 which includes their proposal as submitted. Boothe seconded. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION a) The Council directed the preparation of a resolution to be acted on at the April 16 meeting, which resolution asks the Washington State Department of Transportation to consider making grade separation improvements at the intersection of Hillsboro with U.S 395. b) The City Council directed the City Manager to initiate adver- tising for the City Manager's position so that applications can be sought and evaluated, and a qualified person employed to take the City Manager's post on the incumbent's retirement in mid September, 1984. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Green moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:02. Dorothy ae S uder, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day of , 1984. ATTEST: