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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-1987 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1987 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8-00 P.M by Joe U. Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL By City Clerk. Councilmen present were Michael Garrison, Beverly Green, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Jerry Conner, Finance Director, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, and Joe Dubsky, Golf Pro CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mrs Green. Motion carried Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held November 16, 1937. b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $440,909.53, claim warrant nos. 56195 through 56405. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $299,520 39, Payroll Voucher Nos. 4772 through 4930, and 4931 through 5089. To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $6,669.06 and, of this amount, authorize $6,117.70 be turned over for collection. c) Annual Fire Protection Contract with State To approve the fiscal year 1988 annual amendment to State Contract #FP 8453 in the amount of $3,895 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Amendment. d) 1987 Crack Sealing Program. To authorize staff to call for bids for the 1987 Crack Sealing Program e) Contract for Indigent Defense Services To approve the proposed Indigent Defense Services Agreement for 1988 with Attorneys Mike Koslowski and Art Bieker and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. f) Contract for Municipal Court Prosecution Services for 1988. To approve the proposed Contract for Municipal Court Prosecution Services for 1988 with Attorney Terry Preszler, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract on behalf of the City REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Good Roads Association Meeting - November 18, 1987 Councilman Snider reported that he had been anpointed a member of the Nominating Committee. A Congressman from Wenatchee gave an interesting talk on river navigation and transportation of crops from Wenatchee to Portland. Salmon appear to be spawning which addresses concerns of environmentalists. Ben-Franklin Transit Board - November 19, 1987 Councilman Hendler stated it was budget time and BFTA's 1988 Budget was approximately 3 1/2% larger than last year There has been a change of philosophy - ridership is down, expenses up and Dial-a-Ride is increasing. There are a number of routes under review and it's obvious that you can't continue spending without subsidy. Benton-Franklin District Health - November 19, 1987. Councilman Kraft reported that the meeting had been primarily devoted to adoption of 1988 Budget and financial concerns of Franklin County Parks & Recreation Advisory - December 3, 1987. Councilman Morgan reported that Grid Kids Agreement had been finalized and plans were ready for irrigation system and well at Highland Park. Further, the well at McGee School has been dug and they are now getting an abundance of clean water. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1987 PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATING A PORTION OF THE N/S ALLEY IN BLOCK 3, GRAY'S AMENDED ADDITION- (Tru-Door, Inc.) Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated that action was deferred on the Ordinance to December 7th to give the applicant time to complete certain activities. The applicant has been working with various utility companies to execute the necessary easement agreements and to date, has not been successful in those efforts. After discussing this matter with staff, the owner of Tru-Door, Inc. has agreed to drop his alley vacation request at this time, and will continue to work with the utility companies to work out easement agreements and will reapply for the vacation sometime in the future Because a number has already been assigned to this Ordinance, staff recommends that Council defeat the Ordinance. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 2663 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 3, GRAY'S AMENDED ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 2663 was read by title only. Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2663, vacating a portion of the north/south alley in Block 3, Gray's Amended Addition, as described therein. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion FAILED by roll call vote of seven (7). MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE 1987 ANNUAL BUDGET BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENT THERETO It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law There were no written communications Mr. Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, reported that the items recommended for inclusion in the Supplemental Budget are for expenditures that were unanticipated or undeterminable at the time of the 1987 budget preparation totaling $740,196. Resources for the expenditures are 1 Beginning fund balance 2. Grants 3. Unanticipated Revenue 4. Contributions from active funds 5. Ending fund balance Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 2666 (Final Reading) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND RE- APPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 2666 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2666, authorizing the 1987 Supplemental Budget No. 1 in the amount of $740,196. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE 1988 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND THE 1988 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET' Prior to opening Public Hearing, Councilman Snider called for a brief Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. No action will be taken. RECESS 8 10 P.M. RECONVENED- 8 30 P.M. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1987 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, reported the public hearing had been duly publicized as required by law. There were no written communications. The budget for 1988 is in the amount of $15,512,619. It represents less than a 1% increase over 1987. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 2667 (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1988. Ordinance No. 2667 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved for first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 2667, adopting the 1988 Annual Operating Budget. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 2668 (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1988. Ordinance No. 2668 was read by title only. Mr Hendler moved for first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 2668, adopting the 1988 Capital Projects Budget. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2669 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CONTEMPT OF COURT AND CREATING NEW CHAPTER 9.03 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 2669 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2669, an Ordinance concerning contempt of court and adopting new Chapter 9.03 to the Pasco Municipal Code. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1809 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 1988 FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE PASCO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. Resolution No 1809 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to approve Resolution No. 1809, establishing the 1988 fees and charges for the Pasco Municipal Golf Course Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO. 2670 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A DIESEL FUEL PIPELINE CROSSING WASHINGTON AVENUE, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2033. Ordinance No. 2670 was read by title only Mrs. Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2670, amending Ordinance No. 2033 granting the Port of Pasco and Sub-Permittees a nonexclusive franchise or permit to lay and maintain an additional pipeline for the transmission of diesel fuel under Washington Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2671 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-3 to C-1. Ordinance No. 2671 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2671, rezoning the south half of Lot 13, Block 8, Replat of Foster's Addition from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to C-1 (Retail Business.) Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1987 NEW BUSINESS Consultant Agreement with Grubb & Ellis The City Manager reported that the Port of Pasco recently contracted with Grubb & Ellis (an International Real Estate Firm with a strong national marketing ability) to develop and implement a marketing plan for the Port's industrial facility. After meeting with Councilmen Kraft, Green and Hendler, Mr. Lee Smith of Grubb & Ellis provided a written proposal to conduct the kind of market/analysis/project feasibility study necessary to assess the realistic opportunities for selling either or both of the commercial and residential parcels at the Golf Course. The proposed agreement essentially provides 1. Grubb & Ellis will conduct its market analysis/project feasibility studies within the first two months, at a cost of $5,000 per month. 2. The City will receive the two reports (one for each property) and decide within 30-days which (or both) we desire Grubb & Ellis to proceed with. 3. Grubb & Ellis, upon notice to proceed, will spend the next four months attempting to bring an interested party to the negotiating table, at a maximum cost of $5,000 per month. 4. The City has no further cost obligation unless Grubb & Ellis identifies a purchaser and a deal is closed - if so, Grubb & Ellis will be due a sort of finder's fee equal to 1% of the market value of the development committed as part of and at the time of closing. Mrs. Beverly Green stated that Coldwell Bankers are among the largest real estate developers in the nation, and since we have an office in the Tri Cities, shouldn't they be given an opportunity too? Mr. Hendler replied that we have been trying to develop this since 1974 and $10,000 is minute for what could, potentially, benefit the entire community. Mr. Henry Kidwell, 910 S. 10th, was concerned whether or not it was a Washington business. Out of State consultants could pose many problems and he felt that business should stay at home. Further, he questioned language in agreement - stating that it was his opinion that it was a listing agreement, and if so, it could run for 6 months. He felt that local firms should have an opportunity to bid on property for development. He concurred that retirement homes are not always attractive, however, people should have a place they can afford to live in He disagreed with concept that companies who have bid in the last few years be excluded from bid packet. Mrs. Nadine Leaverton asked who decides on price of homes for area? To this, Mayor Jackson felt there were several areas of agreement which needed to be addressed prior to awarding and he suggested tabling this item to next regular meeting. Mr. Kraft moved to table agreement with Grubb & Ellis until the next regular meeting on December 21, 1987. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Mr. Hendler voting no. I ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr. Snider moved for adjournment. Sec nded by Mrs Green. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9 10 P. - Joe k a son, ayor f50]/// ity Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this „2// day o , 1987.