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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-1963 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 7 1963 (CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:01 P.M. by Honorable T. R. VanHoy, Mayor. IROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: G. E. Carter, L. -R, Diemond, R. L. Greenlee, Ed Hendler, H. C. James, Chas. D. Kilbury and Allen D. Stanley. Also present were D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney and George R. Fisher, City Supervisor -Engineer. (APPROVING MINUTES: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the minutes of the April 16, 1963 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. (BILLS: Bills against the City were presented and read as follows: Current Expense $ 41,256.13 Water Department 229538.73 Street Department 209427.03 Park Department 6,787.88 Golf Course 89042.89 Library Const. 6 Acqu. 33,203.95 Library Department 29980.36 Cemetery Department 1,584.12 Firemen's Pension 1,002.56 Golf Course Const. 626.69 Yacht Basin 208.20 L.I.D. #66 1.41 Total -- All Departments: $108,659.95 Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that vouchers properly signed be paid. Carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (COMMUNICATIONS: W. M. Foster, Department of Highways: In his letter, thanked the City of Pasco for the use of the Council Chambers for purpose of holding Pre - Hearing on Limited Access Hearing and Right of Way meeting on April 17th. (other two April 11, 12) No action taken. W. M. Foster, Department of Highways Dist. Engr: C.S. 1102,P.S.H. No. 3, Pasco By -Pass: Letter dated April 22, 1963 in answer to our letter of April 4, 1963 (considering possibility of purchase of access rights along that portion of Oregon Street south of the By -Pass which will be constructed on new alignment by the Highway Departmebt ** on that portion of this section between Station 0 27+57 and Station 0 5+59 is $5,000.00. "If, following your review and consideration of this estimate, the City wishes to participate in some manner, this office will be pleased to discuss the matter with you further regarding the necessary steps to be taken". Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Hendler, authorizing the Mayor to notify Mr. Foster that the City is interested in negotiating. Motion carried. R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector (meeting May 10, 1963, Ritzville): Mr. Lovelace requests permission to attend Gas Inspector's Meeting at Ritzville, May 10th, and to use City transportation; also, requests that Fire Chief attend with Mr. Lovelace. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, that request be granted as presented. Motion carried. George R. Fisher, City Engineer -- L.I.D. No. 66: �,..'. Letter read as follows: "Attached hereto is the Final Assessment Roll and diagrams of L.I.D. No. 66 for sanitary sewers. I wish to recommend that the date and time for Public Hearing on Final Assessment Roll be set for 8:00 P.M. June 4, 1963." (3 q ) "Consideration should also be given to authorizing the bonding attorneys to prepare the Ordinance adopting the Assessment Roll and setting forth the financing arrangement of either bonds or time note." (letter dated May 6, 1963) Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the Public Hearing be set for June 4, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that the second phase of letter be turned to Finance Committee for action. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, to amend motion by adding "The Attorney be instructed, sub- sequent to Finance Committee's.determination, to draw up ordinance. Motion carried. Motion as amended carried. George Fisher, City Supervisor: (Petition for L.I.D. "Terrace Heights Addition"): Petition has been received by Supervisor for Local Improvement District for the purpose of constructing sanitary services to serve Blocks 7 through 12 and the west one-half of Blocks 4,a5dand 6 all in Terrace Heights Addition, to the City of Pasco." "I wish to recommend that the City Attorney be authorized to contact Roberts, Shefelman, Gay and Moch, Bonding Attorneys regarding the preparation of the necessary Resolution of Intent and other items re- quired by law and that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare the estimate of cost, plans etc. re- quired by law to initiate this needed improvement." (letter dated 5/6/63) Discussion was held as to the cost, etc. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that this be turned to the Water Committee for study. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 7, 1963 Richard A. Franzke (Maitland Streit Crossin Letter from Mr. Franzke was read, attached were original and three copies of easement. Council was in- formed that in paragraph 6 the elevation of the top rail of the Port of Pasco trackage (356.10 feet a- bove sea level, City of Pasco Datum.) has been inserted in the proper space. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, that the Mayor be authorized to sign. Motion carried. Roger Olson: (Block "C" Pettit's Addition): Letter dated May 7, 1963 from Roger Olson re: quiet title insofar as possible against the claims of the Northern Pacific Railway Co. RRilway Company has agreed that they would have no objection to allowing the quiet title action to proceed and would disclaim interest to a portion of the property involved. "However, the property is still in the name of the City of Pasco and we would like to proceed with the action joining all parties in interest so as to have an early determination. My clients are, therefore, li requesting that we be authorized to bring this action in the name of the City of Pasco. All payment of fees and costs will be the obligation of my clients and the City will be under no obligation for the same whatsoever. In the event that there should be any cross-complaint or any such item filed, we agree that the City may then at that time dismiss their action if they so desire. I am attaching a copy of j the letter that we have received from the Northern Pacific Railway Company regarding their stand in the matter." I Portion of the attached letter: "In answer to yours of Marc# 27, I wish to advise that if an action to quiet title is brought on the theory of adverse possession, the Railwpy Company will be willing to sign a disclaimer of interest." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that Mr. Olson's request be granted. Motion carried. i Patrick V. Sullivan -- (Working Agreement, Fire District No. 3): i Letter from Patrick V. Sullivan, Attorney for Franklin Co. Fire Protection District No. 3 dated April 23, 1963: "Enclosed herewith please find the 'Working Agreement' in duplicate which has been signed by the commissioners of the Fire District. Pursuant to earlier discussion with you, Paragraph VIII has been deleted. Would you kindly initial the deleted paragraph and return one of the copies to us after your Council has taken the action which may be required by it?" (0/1 submitted) Discussion was held on this deletion. i Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, authorizing the Mayor to initial the deletion of paragraph No. 8 and ret brn one copy to the Attorney for the Fire District No. 3. Motion carried by roll call vote of 5 -yes; 2 -no. C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent (Transfer of $28.75): "Permission is requested for the City Treasurer to transfer $28.75 from 1944 Revenue Bond Interest to 1963 Bond Reserve Fund. All interest and prin&ipal has been paid for this Bond Issue and this credit balance remains." (letter dated 5/7/63) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Diemond, that permission be granted as requested. Motion carried. C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent (8th Bi-ennial Inland Empire Sewage Works School): Whetsler, in his letter dated 5/7/63, requested permission for himself and three sewer plant personnel to attend the above captioned school and use City transportation -- expenses have been provided for in the present budget. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, that decision on this be postponed until next meeting, and that this now be turned to the Water Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. PETITIONS: Letter from C. F. Griggs: Enclosing herewith petition signed by the owners for the vacation of a alley in Block 2 Pettit's Addition. Also attached is a resolution with the description." "Your early decision on this request would be appreciated very much." Discussion followed: City Engineer to determine if the sewer line at this point serves the Walker pro- perty. In the event that this does also serve the Walker property, Mr. Griggs states that Chas. G. Grigg and Frankie L. Grigg will install cast iron pipe to replace the present installation. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that Public Hearing be set for first meeting in June (the 4th day of June) 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. VISITORS: Karl Casey: (Reporting on Civil Defense): As of now, Civil Defense has three shelters marked and stocked; and five more marked and will be stocked when it becomes possible. In addition, Ice Harbor is marked and 26 to 13 tons available for that when re! quirements have been met. A meeting is proposed with the Army Engineers on this for the purpose of ob- taining a relaxation of requirements. A meeting is proposed sometime within a month of the Civil Defense, Mayor or his representative, Commissioners, and Mr. Shelton, The State Director. j The shelters marked and stocked are: Grigg Office Building, Economy Tire Shop and Columbia Basin Printer: The shelters marked (unstocked) are: P. U. D., McLaughlin Jr. High, Hospital, Sacajawea Apartments, and the Court House. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Louie Kitzman: 518 N. Third Street, Pasco: Filed claim against the City for amount of $72.25 City Street Department trucks8truck the right side of his 1962 Oldsmobile 98. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that the claim be honored. After some discussion, Hendler withdrew his motion and carter withdrew his second. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that the { claim be turned to the Insurance Committee. PASCO, WASHINGTON (REPORTS: KILBURY: (Claims, Finance) The Claims and Special Finance Committee met twice since last Council Meeting. At one of the meetings, we invited Johnnie Ridgeway to discuss office survey. No report on this at this time. At the other meeting, we went over certain ordinances, among them the purchase agent ordinance. Letter from City Treasurer: "At the request of the Firemen's Board, I call to your attention two of the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund investments which they wish to sell, in order to have the money avail- able for investing at a higher rate of interest. The first, is a U.S. 'J' Bond, purchased in 1954 for $7,200.00 at 2%. Maturity date in 1966, will cash in at $9,060.00. The second, is a U. S. Treasury Note, purchased in 1961 for $39,445.31 at 2-1/2% - On April 30, 1963 this was listed at $41,223.00, plus interest. The City Finance Committee recommends this action." (letter dated May 7, 1963 addressed to Mayor and City Council) Discussion on this item -- the purpose of wanting to sell these is that 2-1/2% interest is not a good interest rate. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that the permission be granted to sell these two investments. Motion carried. % The regular meeting of the Finance Committee this week (scheduled tomorrow night 5/8/63) will be on Thurs- day May 9, so that the Water Committee can meet on Wednesday. DIEMOND: (Streets, Engineering) Original and three copies of "Arterial Street Improvement Program Engineering Study Proposal and Contract �I for Professional Engineering Services, May, 1963" was presented by Mr. Gray of Gray and Osborne. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Stanley that the Uayor be authorized to sign proposal and contract first phase of engineering study and that conclusion date would be the 3rd of September for the sum of $5,500.0011 Motion carried. Relative to Street Department Property: It is the intent of the Street Committee that we have our propert on West Columbia Street vacated by the 27th of May so Mr. Grigg can take possession by June first. We are planning on moving them down to Water Department area, on West Washington Street as temporary move. We are presently trying to negotiate for some other grounds if t#ey are available. Greenlee brought up the question of the loader, wondering when it would be turned to the Cemetery Depart- ment. JAMES: (Planning, Legislative, Building) On The Association of Washington Cities meeting in Longview, June 12, 13, 14, 1963. We are askedgfor the names of the voting delegation from Pasco. There will be two delegates going from here, the Mayor and H. C. James, who are planning to attend. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, that Harold James and T. R. VanHoy be appointed our voting delegates at AWC meeting in June. Motion carried. Special notice is called to the meeting of June 11, City Engineers and Supervisors. Mr. Fisher wishes to attend. Anyone else wishing to ride with him to Longview should let him know. There is a resume' of meeting posted in the Mayor's office. Second Phase Report: We have received report of second phase planning study, and would like to have the councilmen make a thorough study of second phase plan within the next week or two so they will be well versed in preparation for meeting we wish to have With Regional Planner; representative of Clark, Coleman and-Rupieks, and Council. (Councilman Stanley suggested that the School District also should be invited.) Tape Recorder: With regard to the tape recorder displayed and used here at previous meeting -- Tape recorder, 12 reels of 4 -hour tape, 20 minute time reel, two stands, microphones, small hand mike, ear phone and foot control is priced at $479.14. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, that we pur- chase this tape recorder and items as mentioned, for the price of $479.14. Greenlee pointed out that this is a German make, and asked about service and repairs. Was informed that repair and service is available. Hendler asked if the mikes could be interchanged with a public address system. The machine itself may not be used as a P.A. system, but the mikes can be interchangeable if the proper jack is installed. Motion made �o amend the motion adding: "require the necessary written guarantee for a reasonable period. Motion carried. Motion with amendment carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (to come out of Capital Outlay, Current Expense -- James) KILBURY: We received the second phase of comprehensive plan after two (2) articles had appeared in the newspaper and the plan was not presented to us intil after a public meeting. I have no quarrel with the rights of the papers and the right of the people to know, but I do feel that we should have received the study at least the same time the papers did. My reason -- we are queried on these matters -- especially subsequent to publication in the papers, and I feel we should have received these; therefore, I think we should in the next month request a meeting with Consultants and Planning Commission and no one else -- at which time we should go over the plan and determine what changes we want to make and get our own questions answered, and then proceed in the matter as we determine. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that Harold James be delegated to arrange a meeting with the Regional Planner and Planning Commission and Consultants within the next month and report to each councilman the date and time 66r such meeting. Motion carried. GREENLEE: (Purchases, Fire and Light) List of purchase requests read by Greenlee as follows: Cemetery Department: 1314"x8" I Beam and tax $ 40.56 Fire Department: 1 Salvage Master with carpet att. 6 tax 1 length hose with coupling 6 tax 352.42 Park Department: 1 trailer hitch bumper and tax; samaphene, D -tar, Deox cleaner 6 tax; clutch disc, clutch pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bear- ing, gasket, labor, hoist cylinder repair parts and tax 278.51 Golf Course: one trailer hitch bumper and tax 42.81 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Water Department: 2 Electra Pack Generators 20 gal. chem fog and acc. Repair pump, new tire and tube, meter -yokes, meter charts, meter repair parts, fittings for feeder, clamps, check valves, flange for valves, reducers Total -- All Departments: $ 3,021.30 $ 3,735.60 MAY 7, 1963 There is also the matter of a typewriter for the Police Department. If we repair the typewriter and put it on service contract: $283.10 (this is for a period of six years). For a new I.B.M. less $50.00 trade-in and service contract for six years: $567.25. The repair of the one we now have, with a six- year service contract is just about half of the new item plus contract for maintenance. The Committee feels it would be best to repair the faulty typewriter and enter into a maintenance agreement. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Hendler, that we have the typewriter repaired in the amount of $54.00 and enter into a service agreement contract as follows: $39.50 for the first year, $31.60 for the next five years. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (9). With reference to the first above list which was read: Motion made by Greenlee, secondedbby Hendler, that they be approved. Carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Lights in Parks: April fifth letter to Mr. Fisher, City Engineer, from P.U.D. in answer to request of Parc Department with two copies of proposal for lighting Volunteer and Memorial Parks: Committee recommends the installation of the 21,000 lumen M.V. for Memorial Park, one just west of the wading pool. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that this proposal be accepted for Memorial Park and the City Engineer write letter to P.U.D. instructing them to go ahead with that installation. Motion carried. The matter of lighting Volunteer Park is held in abeyance. Airport Transfer: We have received letters from Senators Magnuson, Jackson and Representative Catherine May. There are two of these I would like to read. Letter from Catherine May was read, wherein she reported that Mr. Don Pugnetti was of extreme value in the presentation of our case and history and also a report of the status of this case at the time of writing the letter. The second letter read was from the Mayor to Mr. Don Pugnetti: thanking him for his efforts on behalf of the City of Pasco. FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3: has been presented to the satisfaction of everyone concerned. (cameedd earlier) The matter of continuous red stop light at Fourth and Court as referred to in letter dated 4/16/63 C.S. 1102, P.S.H. No. 3 Pasco By -Pass from W. M. Foster. This type of control is considered as for the protection of the fire equipmentrvather than for the protection and control of traffic on the highway. For this reason, the Department of Highways ask that such wiring as is necessary to effect the signal activation be done by the City. They will, however, cooperate at the time a signal is installed and to make proper connections at that time. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Diemond, this be turned to the Fire Committee for study and recom- mendation at next meeting. Motion carried. Along this same line, the possibility of a light at Third and Clark and Fifth and Clark also be investi- gated. Motion made by James, seconded by Hendler, that the Fire Committee also investigate the above mentioned corners (and any other problem -corners) with respect to control signal lights. Motion carried. STANLEY: (Water and Sewer) Letter from Mr. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, requesting permission to call for bids to extend sewer line approximately 690' to serve the new Firestone Building. The estimated cost would be $3,000.00. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that bhis request of Mr. Whetsler be granted when actual permission is requested by owners for extension of sewer lines. Motion carried. Permission is also requested to get quotations on extending sewer north on Poplar, approximately 330' from alley north of court to alley north of Rudy. Estimated cost: $1,250.00. Motipn made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that Water Superintendent be given permission to obtain quotations to extend sewer north on Poplar north of Court to alley north of Ruby, approximately 330 feet, estimated cost $1,250.00. Motion carried. P. U. D. Agreement: Agreement presented to be entered into between City of Pasco and P.U.D. #1 for the extension of Water System in Riverview: Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the Mayor be authorized to sign and enter into agreement between City of Pasco and P.U.D. No. 1 and date agreement 7th May, 1963. (to road 68). Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CARTER: (Police, Civil Defense) Business license applications under ordinance No. 990 read: (6) L. A. McComb E. V. Cronin Herman Lapp Cement Contr. BEARING 6 RIM SUPPLY CO. E. W. Schultz (corpn.) EROS CONSTR. CO. INC. George W. Eros Arthur T. Edwards Painter Contractor Cement Contractor Automotive parts Whlsl Contractor Photo Murals (retail) 621 N. McDonald Rd., Spokane 1313 Meridian 9100 W. Court 607 West Clark 3525 Stone Way; Seattle 1008 W. Lewis Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that these be accepted. Motion carried. There are five all for the same type of item presented under Ordinance No. 741: Bernice D. Barth W. J. Lyons Erwin 0. Hochstatter Donald S. Dyer John L. Barth Solicit, Zylstra Solicit, Zylstra Solicit, Zylstra Solicit, Zylstra Solicit, Zylstra Starlite Motel Starlite Motel Starlite Motel Starlite Motel Starlite Motel PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 7, 1963 Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that we accept these applications. Motion carried. Parking on Clark Street: Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues -- At the suggestion of the Police Committee, Motion made by Carter, seconded by Hendler, that signs be installed reading 112 -hour parking" between Fifth and Sixth on Clark. Motion made by 5 -yes; 1 -abstain (Kilbury abstaining). 1 HENDLER: (Parks, Ribrary, Cemetery) i Park Board has met, still meeting, have not preset:ted conclusions. Cafe in Club House at the Golf Course ' started operations last Wednesday, May first, and are operating quite efficiently. Lighting the parking area at Golf Club House: The P.U.D. has extended the pole higher, so that the luminair could be attached and this will give adequate light in the area. This will be handled by the Light Committee. Hendler now calls a meeting for May 16, 1963 of Park, Recreation and Library Committee -- all council to be notified. OTHER: (Western MoteLodge; Salinas, California) Letter read from Mr. Comer confirming telephone call earlier in the day to the Mayor, who requested him to send the letter for presentation of telephone call to the council: A Master -Plan is attached, and they are seeking council firm-committment on two points: (1) A ten year or more deferment of the requirement of installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters on Lewis Street. (2) The exact amount which the City would charge for bringing sewer and water lines to the site. Discussion was entered into, Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that the motel people be informed that the water and sewer front footage (704 @ $6.00) would be $4,224.00 assessment; plus, meter and in- stallation; and that the City would be willing to enter into a sidewalk -waiver agreement on Lewis Street footage and that they would be required to install a five-foot sidewalk on Bonneville and Illinois. Motion eadvied 5 -yes; 1 -abstain (Diemond) and Mr. Greenlee was absent at the time, having been called out of the Chamber. REPORTS: BUILDING INSPECTOR: Report was submitted for activities of the Building Inspector's Office for the month of April, 1963. Total valuation of the 90 permits issued: $304,990.00 (this includes four 1 -family dwellings and 2 multiple dwellings). Fees collected on 65 building, 13 gas, and 12 plumbing also 5 fitter $1,118.55. GOLF COURSE REPORT: Golf Course report for the month of April, 1963 was read: 2,813 players receipts '4,275.75 daily play); Season tickets: 35 sold in April $2,983.74 proceeds from the season ticket phase -- Total for April -- covering both: $7,259.49. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE N0. 1094: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1, 28 and 50 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1092 AND RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF VICIOUS DOGS, DOG WARDEN, GRANTING CERTAIN POWERS TO THE PASCO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 393, PASCO CITY CODE 7-13.04 TO 7-13.20 INCLUSIVE AS IT NOW EXISTS AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DOGS, PROVIDING FOR LICENSING, IMPOUNDING, CONFINE AND VACCINATION OF DOGS, REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 978 AND PASCO CITY CODE 7-12.04 TO 7-12.104 INCLUSIVE AS IT NOWEEXISTS. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1094 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1094 was read by title. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that Ordinance No. 1094 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Hendler, that Ordinance No. 1094 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) (Greenlee out of chamber). ORDINANCE N0. 1095: Hendler proposed an amendment to Section five (5) of this ordinance prior to its passage. Discussion was entered into, following the advise of the City Attorney, Motion made by Carter, seconded by Kilbury, that this ordinance be returned to committee. Motion carried. ORDINANCE N0. 1096: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PAID SICK LEAVE TO THE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PASCO, SETTING FORTH THE CONDITIONS OF WHICH A SICK LEAVE MAY BE GRANTED, SETTING FORMH THE NUMBER OF DAYS WHICH CAN BE ACCUMULATED UNDER THIS ORDINANCE, SETTING FORTH THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOR THE ABUSE OF SIOK LEAVE AND REPEALING SECTION 2 OR ORDINANCE NO. 535 AND PASCO CITY CODE 2-2.08 18 IT NOW EXISTS. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that Ordinance No. 1096 be read by -title only. Motion carried Ordinance No. 1096 was read by title only. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 1096 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that Ordinance No. 1096 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ilk PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS ORDINANCE NO. 1097: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PAID LEAVE TO THE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE'S RELATIVE, DE- FINING THE RELATIVES WHOSE DEATH ENTITLES AN EMPLOYEE TO BE- REAVEMENT LEAVE, AND GRANTING PAID LEAVE TO A FULL TIME EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR COMPULSORY COURT ATTENDANCE IN AN ACTION TO WHICH THE FULL TIME EMPLOYEE IS NOT A PARTY. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1097 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1097 was read by title only. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that Ordinance No. 1097 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, se- condedbby James, that Ordinance No. 1097 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1098: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF JAY STREET BETWEEN SAXTON STREET AND CHASE STREET: THAT PORTION OF ELLA STREET BETWEEN SAXTON STREET AND CHASE STREET; THAT PORTION OF FRANKLIN STREET SOUTH OF ELLA STREET; AND ALL ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 115, 16, 17 and 18, HEADLIGHT ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 26, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1098 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1098 was read by title only. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1098 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made.by Hendler, seconded by Carter, to adopt Ordianance No. 1098. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1099: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62 and 63 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1024 AND PASCO CITY CODE NOS. 8-28.089 8-28.129 8-28.16, 8-28.209 8-28.24, 8-28.32, 8-28.36 and 8-28.40 AS THEY NOW EXISTAAND ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF BICYCLE LICENSING RECORDS AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND REGULATING MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAFFIC, TRAVEL, AND TRANSPORTATION AND THEIR INCIDENTS UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, BICYCLE PATHS AND OTHER WAYS QRDN TO THE PUBLIC: PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND OTHERS IN RELATION THERETO; DEFINING OFFENSES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1099 be read by title only. Motion carried Ordinance No. 1099 was read by title only. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1099 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Hendler, that Ordinance No. 1099 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 539: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY, BLOCK 2, PETTIT'S ADDITION, CITY OF PASCO, BETWEEN LEWIS AND COLUMBIA STREET. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilburyk to read Resolution No. 539 in its entirety. Motion carried. Resolution 539 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Diemond that Resolution No. 539 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution 539 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 540: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION UNDER THE 1963 BUDGET. ($205.00 from examination service to examiner's salary) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Resolution 540 be read in its entirety. Motion carried. Resolution No. 540 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that Resolution 540 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that Resolution No. 540 be adopted. Motion carried, by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 541: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CHANGES ON MILEAGE INDICATOR SIGNS. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, that Resolution No. 541 be read in its entirety. Motion carried. Resolution No. 541 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution 541 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, that Resolution 541 be adopted. -- Discussion: Greenlee requested advice from the City Attorney as to procedure for stricking the first paragraph as he feels we are being critical of the Highway Department in their operations, this not being so, it is not wished to leave this impression. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Greenlee, that the first paragraph: "WHEREAS, mileage indicator signs located at arbitrary distances from the Tri -City area are not s$tisfactory, and " be stricken. Motion carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, that in Section 1 after "Tri -Cities:" there be added: "as example". Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, to adopt Resolution No. 541 as corrected. [Motion carried by roll call vote of 4 -yes and 3 -no] Kilbury: I am going to vote yes on this resolution as I think it's in the best interests of the Tri -City area, by "yea" is a qualified yes, I am voting yes with the assumption that the mileage indi- cated on the signs will be to some specific geographical point, e.g. Clofrer Leaf in Kennewick and that the signs less than 35 miles from the Tri -Cities area indicate the distance at least to the next of the three, and if it's necessary the distance to the other two, but at least to the nearest individual city. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 7, 1963 Hendler: I am voting "No" for the reason: The Highway distance signs that now exist on our Highways are designed for the purpose of "direction" of traffic, serving the traveller by informing him of the route he is on, and the distance to the cities served by the particular highway. The idea of replacing the current highway markers, outside of the immediate radius of our cities, with a "Tri -Cities" sign will tend to confuse the tourist and stranger. All maps currently being used and those being printed, list the cities individually. On the other hand, the concept of Tri -Cities should be sold. The Tri -Cities should band together and erect the necessary signs at the key junctions of our state highway system, in large lighted signs, billboard style, to accomplish this purpose. Highway signs, as installed by the State Highway Department, are directional in purpose. What I believe is needed for the Tri-Citses is "Public - Relations" signs, large, well lighted, selling the Tri -Cities. This is our job, not the State Highway Department's. Motion carried by roll call vote of 4 -yes, and 3 no. NEW BUSINESS: Greenlee: I was asked just d3oday if I would come before the Council and get a price quotation on the property in the City of Pasco on two 50 -ft lots just east of the Greyhound Bus Depot. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, to turn to Property Committee for decision as to whether or not the City wishes to sell, set a price thereon, and make recommendation at Wiest regular meeting, including the date for call for bids and sale thereof. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, to adjourn to next regular meeting May 21, 1963, 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. (Adjourned 10:52 P.M.) T. R. Van o , Mayor ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED this C#/I •�(� day of , 1963. - Clerk's Repr entative