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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-1984 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 35 P.M by Joe W Jackson, Mayor ROLL CALL SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A Snider and Joe Jackson Councilman Emerson Morgan was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; James Ajax, Director of Public Works, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, Donald Francis, Chief of Police, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief and Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Manager. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held August 20, 1984 b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $365,063 55, claim warrant nos 39610 through 39730 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $436,756 46, payroll warrant nos 9551 through 9763, and 9764 through 9969, and 9970 through 0157. To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $13,320 01 and, of this amount, authorize $2,681 68 to be turned over for collection c) Resolution No 1644 A Resolution amending Resolution No 1561 and concerning the Activation of Dedicated and Leased channels by Col-mbia Television Company d) Resolution No 1645 A Resolution for the acceptance of work by Romm Construction at Kurtzman/Richardson Parks to refurbish the swimming pools and make certain improvements to the Parks and commencement of a thirty (30) day lien e) Request for Rate Amendment To reject calling a public hearing for the purpose of granting a 40¢ per month, per subscriber, rate increase, as requested by Columbia Cable Company, inasmuch as the present Franchise Agreement binds the Company to no rate increase to January 1, 1986 f) Recreation Programs at East Pasco Neighborhood Facility To approve the programming of recreational activities at the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility and Kurtzman Park Building for the period September 5, 1984 to December 31, 1985, by the Ben-Franklin Community Action Committee, in accordance with the proposal submitted by this organization under date of July 24, 1984, and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BF/CAC to carry out the intent of the proposal g) Hearing Date Environmental Policies & Procedures (MF #84-14-CA) To fix 8 00 P M , Monday, September 17, 1984, in the Council Chambers at Pasco City Hall, as the time and place to consider amendment of Title 23, Environmental Policies and Procedures, to conform with the State Environmental Policy Act, as amended h) Appointment of Acting City Manager To appoint Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development, as Acting City Manager pending the appointment and arrival of the new City Manager, with this interim appointment to be effective 8 00 A M , Monday, September 17, 1984 VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS B F Transit Board Meeting Mr Jackson reported that Phase II of their application had been approved, therefore, their total grant was approximately $3,364,378, for maintenance & operation and including executive officers Mr. Snider again expressed concern over the way taxpayer's money is being spent As one councilman, he wants to see a full report as to where their money is coming from, what their revenues are,and total expenditures - in other words, a complete comprehensive financial report Mr Grigg concurred by stating further that the system was oversold, based on nuclear plants operating Now that they are shut down, he felt we should proceed cautiously because "big committments causes big waves " Mr Snider was also critical of the fact that no busses were equipped with wheelchair ramps which had been a selling point for the transit system Further, if they didn't need 3/10 of a cent sales tax, perhaps the City should be looking for a portion of the profit Mr Earl Warren reminded the Council that he had been one of the three council appointees on Ben-Franklin Transit Authority and he firmly believed that the system had been pushed through by a select few who don't even use it He reiterated that $6 million for a bus barn is ridiculous The City Manager reported that according to print-out from Department of Revenue, the Transit Authority is a heavy producer of revenue They derive more sales tax revenue than the three cities of Pasco, Kennewick & Richland combined Staff was directed to draft a letter under Mayor Jackson's signature, asking for a complete comprehensive financial report as soon as possible ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO 1646 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF PEOPLES BANK TO PROVIDE NECESSARY BANKING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF PASCO, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PASCO Resolution No 1646 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to approve Resolution No 1646, approving the banking services contract with Peoples Bank for a two-year term and authorizing the Mayor to sign Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried ORDINANCE NO 2511 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND THE MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, POSSESSION, SALE, AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF PASCO AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18 04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 18 04 110 Ordinance No 2511 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2511, amending Chapter 18 04 of the City of Pasco Municipal Code by the amendment of Section 18 04 110 relating to fire prevention and the manufacture, import, possession, sale, and display of fireworks in the City of Pasco, Seconded by Mrs. Green Motion carried RESOLUTION NO 1647 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, APPROVING THE RATIFICATION OF THE 1985 AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE PASCO POLICE ASSOCIATION Resolution No 1647 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to approve Resolution No 1647, ratifying the 1985 amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pasco and the Pasco Police Association, and to authorize the City Manager to sign said Agreement amendment on behalf of the City Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES - Continued RESOLUTION NO 1648 SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGRBEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND LOCAL UNION NO 1433 OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE- FIGHTERS Resolution No 1648 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1648, which ratifies the 1984 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pasco and IAFF, Local No 1433 (Firefighter's Union), and to authorize the City Manager to sign said agreement on behalf of the City Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion Carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lewis Street Access Mr Snider moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed access agreement between the City and Dunning-Ray, allowing the construction of a driveway about 175 feet west of 18th Avenue on the south side of Lewis Street under the terms, conditions and considerations set forth. Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried NEW BUSINESS Kidwell Annexation Preliminary Determination (MF #84-17-A) Mr Snider moved that the City Council declare that the Kidwell Annexation be subject to the following determinations 1 City will accept the proposed annexation only as described in the Notice of Intent 2 The City will assign appropriate zoning classifications subsequent to annexation 3 The City will require the proposed annexation area to assume its share of existing City indebtedness Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried Replacement of Traffic Signals on Sylvester Street at 10th & 14th Avenues, Project No 82-4-05 - Award of Contract Mr Schmidt moved to award the construction contract for the Sylvester Street Signals, City Project No 82-4-05, to the low bidder, Power City Electric, Inc , in the amount of $121,527 00,and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Award of Contract - Demolition of Cunningham Hotel Mr Schmidt moved to award the contract for demolition of the Cunningham Hotel building to the low bidder, George Gant/Tommy Moore, in the amount of $25,215 50 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried. (The City Engineer explained bid process and reasons for bidding both ways, i e , burned or site, as is) Frontage Road Immediately West of Walla Walla Highway South of Lewis Street - Turnback to City Mr Grigg moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed FR 7 line turnback agreement between the City and Washington State Department of Transportation The agreement setting forth that the FR 7 line being a Frontage Road along SR-12 south of Lewis Street is to be constructed as shown in the agreement and, once construction is complete, the roadway will be turned over to the City Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 NEW BUSINESS - Continued Port Marine Terminal Street Improvements The following communication was received from Port of Pasco "In accordance with the plan submitted to you earlier this summer for drainage and street improvements in the Port's Marine Terminal Area, we are able to proceed now with Phase I construction and re- quest your approval of this proposed project Phase I involves paving and installation of a storm sewer system on Eighth and Ninth Streets between Washington and River Streets, and Washington Street between Eighth and Ninth As noted on the plan previously submitted to you, some of this work is on dedicated City right-of-way and some of it on Port property This much needed improvement will be done at no expense to the City in accordance with the construction plans and specifications previously approved by your office and under the supervision of the Port's engineer, A D Stanley & Associates It is also understood by the Port that we would be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drainage system constructed in this project As you are aware, this improvement project is critically needed for the on-going operations at the Marine Terminal The City's cooperation in developing a suitable plan for this industrial area is sincerely appreciated We have opened bids for the Phase I project and would like to proceed with construction in September, pending your final approval " /s/ Paul L Vick, General Manager Mr Schmidt moved to approve basic concept of the proposed agreement between the Port of Pasco and City of Pasco, all relating to the Port's intent to construct certain public street improvements in the Marine Terminal Area and, further to authorize the Port to proceed with construction subject to City being held harmless in writing Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried (City Staff and council commended the Port for their action and said this was something of a milestone and urged continued cooperation between the two entities) Extension of Argent Road East of 20th Avenue Mr Snider moved to approve the proposed agreement which grants mutual access easements to both the Port of Pasco and the City of Pasco along the north line of the first 600 more or less feet of Golf Course commercial property and the south line of the first 600 more or less feet of the Airport east of 20th Avenue Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried (Mr Ajax commended spirit of cooperation between the Port and City, and again, this is being done at no cost to the City) MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Commendation to Firemen Mayor Jackson read communication from Mrs Virginia (Amos) Gregson, commending Paramedics Bob Arnold and Forrest Stewart for their professional handling of an emergency situation Mayor Jackson asked Chief Dickinson to convey the Council's appreciation for a job well done Communication Mayor Jackson read telegram from Henry Rodney, expressing dissatisfaction with Pasco's exclusion of minority contractors in their bid process Mayor Jackson asked if Pasco had an Affirmative Action Plan and if we had an accounting of number of minority contractors involved in last three L I D 's Councilman Grigg was surprised at communication because the Council had this very evening awarded a bid to two (2) minority contractors who had beaten the price of out of town contractors Mr Ajax stated that the City of Pasco had always awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, disregarding race, sex or creed When we are dealing with local money, there are no requirements in the bid documents because Pasco believes in the free enterprise system and equal opportunity for everyone Staff assured Mayor Jackson that we had an Affirmative Action Plan in place Mr Snider suggested that Mr Rodney's group assist minority contractors in the preparation of bid documents if they sincerely want to help Further, the City of Pasco doesn't discriminate against anyone because we are looking for the best job for the least amount of money and he, personally, was opposed to "set aside" bidding in any form ...At-, / / 1984 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION Since this was City Manager, Lee Kraft's last official meeting, he simply stated "Sayonara " ADJOURNMENT No further business to come before the council, meeting adjourned at 9 35 P M SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 AT EST velyn Wel s, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this ie7 day o