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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-1963 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 17, 1963 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorab&e T. R. VanHoy, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, Ed Hendler, H. C. James, Chas. D. Kilbury, and Allen D. Stanley. Councilman Greenlee arrived at 8:04. George R. Fisher, City II Engineer/Supervisor and D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney were present. APPROVING MINUTES: Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to approve minutes of December 3, 1963 meeting. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley to amend the motion under "Communications" and under Item "G. K. Mercier, Park Board -- Repay $4,212.00 PlustInterest" -- in the last line of the motion affter the words: "to pay back" and before the words "be allowed" the words 11$4,212.00 plus interest"be inserted. Motion carried. [page 33061 Original Motion, as amended, carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills against the City were read as follows: Current Expense $ 4,960.97 Water Department 11,486.76 Park Department 2,626.39 Golf Course 31.24 Street Department 3,032.42 Perm. St. 6 Storm Sewer Const. 3,050.96 Cemetery Department 25.78 Total -- All Departments: $25,214.12 Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that all bills properly signed be approved. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that the bill be held out (on repairs billed to Police Department) and submit it to the Police Committee of the Council. Motion carried. Motion as amended, carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS: (Light Standards): (P. 0. Box 572, Pasco) Letter dated December 13, 1963 signed by H. R. Freese, Resident Engineer: (Primary State Highway No. 5, Control Section 1102, Pasco By-pass Highway) Three of the six standards must be moved, the remaining standards can be left if they can be provided wi power. Sketch was enclosed. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that the City Engineer be in- structed to inform the State Highway Department that it is the City's opinion that these three (3) light standards in question are not a problem of the City of Pasco - that it should be a problem of the State Highway Department during construction. Motion carried, unanimous. STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: (Haul Road Agreement) (P. 0. Box 52, Yakima): _ F Letter dated December 6, 1963, signed by David P. Swanson (C.S. 1102 PSH No. 3 Pasco By-pass - Jct. PSH No. 1 to Jct. PSH No. 3 L-1397). Original and one copy of haul road agreement covering two sections of City Streets which the highway department anticipates using as a haul road. Requests Mayor to sign and return the orkginal. (discussion Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that this be turned to the Street Committee for report at next meeting. Motion carried, unanimous. (covers approximately 1/4 mile of Arthur north of bypass, and inclused a portion of Orggon Street lying within the City limits.) DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS -- NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES: Highway Commission proposes to adopt as a rule of the commission the manual entitled: "Manual on Uni- form Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Part V - Traffic control for Highway Construction and Mtnce. Operations." (n/a) H. H. F. A. (Dated December 2, 1963): Signed by Mr. J. G. Melville, Regional Administrator (Rgn VI). "Receipt is acknowledged of Pasco's Workable Program for Community Improvement which you submitted on November 19, 1963. The Administrator's decision on certification of the program will follow its review in this office." WA) H. H. F. A. (Sanitary Sewers): Project No. P -Wash. 3232 City of Pasco, Washington: Letter dated December 13, 1963 signed by L. R. Durkee, Director of N. W. Operations. The offer which the City Accepted October 15, 1963 constitutes a fully executed Agreement and the city may authorize the consultant to proceed with the planning. Accord- ing to agreement, the planning is due to be submitted ,to the Seattle Office before July 31, 1964. (n/a) WASHINGTON STATE BOARD AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (dated December 13, 1963 signed by Kenneth A. MacDonald, C airman Requests the City Council of the.City of Pasco to suggest the names of three persons who would serve on a citizen's advisory council (for the Tri -Cities). Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that the Mayor be empowered to appoint (in effect, nominate) three members to this State Board Against Discrimination for the Tis -City Area. Motion carried, unanimous. Kilbury commended Kennewick for setting up the preliminary discussion meeting. 0 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 17, 1963 I. A. C. P. - QUINN TAMM - dated December 5, 1963: r Mr. Tamm described the services of the Field Service Division of the Association, enclosed brochure. One of the consultatits, Howard B. Fletcher, will be in Pasco on December 16, 1963, for the purpose of explaining the operations. of the Field Service Division to the Mayor and other interested persons. VAN HOY: Mr. Fletcher was here, and spent the 'day with us - and in two or three weeks, he said we shoul hear n the form of a report back from Washington, D. C. FRANKLIN COUNTY ENGINEER - PAT THOMPSON, Dated December 13, 1963: Notification is hereby given that the Franklin County Road Department willcconstruct Road 36 North of Court sometime early in 1964, weather penditions permitting. The roadway cuts over the City pipeline§, crossing in the vicinity of Job's Nursery. (discussion) Mr. Fisher stated that the County indicated th would be willing to adjust the grade line so that the City could probably get by without moving the pipe line. H. A. WYMAN -- REQUEST FOR TRANSFER ($300.00): In the Golf Course Budget, Mr. Wyman requests permission to transfer $100.00 from Conference and $200.00 from Mtnce. 6 Operation to Lights, Heat, Water and Oil in the amount of $300.00. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that the request be granted. Motion carried,.unanimous. GEORGE R. FISHER -- REQUEST FOR TRANSFER ($2,808.49): Permission is requested to make the following transfer within the same classification in the 1963 budget: From Telephone, under the Miscellaneous Section in the amount of $2,808.49 to: Street Lighting, $2,303.3{{{1 Insurance and Surety Bonds, $597.16 and Group Insurance $R.99. I Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the request be granted. Motion carried, unanimous. f` Upon request .by the City Attorney. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that under the City Attorney Budget, same catagory, $102.00 be transferred from "Court Costs" to "Codification". Motion carried, unanimous. WILLIAM P. COOK, Star Route, Mesa BID ON TANKS, STREET DEPARTMENT: Letter dated December 17, 1963: "I would like to submit a bid on one or the other of two old street watering tanks laying in the City Water Department yard. I would bid $12.50 on the large tank or $9.50 I+ on the short one." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that this be turned to the Street Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried, unanimous. WHETSLER; REQUEST FOR CALL FOR BIDS: Permission is requested to advertise for bids for liquid chlorine, soda ash and liquid aluminum sulphate. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, that Mr. Whetsler be given permission to advertise for bids as requested, for opening January 7, 1964. Motion carried, unanimous. MC KIBBIN: REQUEST FOR TRANSFER ($600.00 and $450.00)'? Requests permission to transfer $600.00 from Meds, Prisoners to Supplies and Equipment and $450.00 from Police Training School and Travel to Telephone, Gas, Oil and Repair. Also has requested transfer by resolution to come up later in the meeting. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that the items 1 and 2 be approved. Motion carried, unani WHETSLER: REQUEST FOR TRANSFER ($1,000.00): Requests permission to transfer $1,000.00 from budget item "Engineering Expense" to "Equipment Mtnce." these accounts being in the same division of the budget. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that this request be granted. Motion carried, unanimous. CITY TREASURER: TRANSFER $1,076.46: M Mary Carpenter requests permission to transfer the balance of L. I. D. 66 construction fund (all bills having been paid and the constructionccompletedO to the Current Expense Fund in the amount of the balan $1,076.46. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that this request be granted. Motion carried, unanimous. MR. FOSTER to MADDEN CONSTRUCTION CO. (N. Fourth b N. P. over -crossing): "A pre -construction conference has been scheduled in the office of the Resident Engineer at 3005 West Sylvester, Pasco, for 10:00 A.M. December 20, 1963." City Councilmen invited to attend this conference. ADAH M. PERRY, PLANNING COMMISSION: Re: ORDINANCE NO. 886, PHILLIPS (Service Station): Ordinance No. 886 had been sent to the Planning Commission for reviewing and report at this meeting. It has been discussed by the Commission and excerpts of the meeting held December 10, 1963 as follows: "PHILLIPS 66 PETROLEUM COMPANY: A request from the Phillips Petroleum Co. to the City Council for building permit to enlarge their Phillips 66 Service Station located on North Fourth and Shoshone, on the south east corner. Following a discussion on this request, motion waasmade by Sawyers, seconded by Carl, that it is recom- mended by the Planning Commission no action be taken to change the existing ordinance for the following reasons, because: 1. A new proposed zoning ordinance is being prepared by the Pasco City Planning Com- mission and will be presented to the City Council in the near future. The last of a series of four pub- lic hearings will be held on December 10, 1963, and is expected to be sent to the City Council within 60 days, following the public hearing. Any change in the existing ordinance would be nulified when the new ordinance is adopted. The new proposed ordinance does, however, state that no gasoline service ptations or garages will be allowed in the C-3 Central Business District. (See Section 5-2.28, Page 10). Gasoline service stations are excluded for the following reasons: That the service stations tend to break up the continuity of the Central Business District. A strong Central Business District is essentia to the good and orderly development of the community. The Pasco Central Business District is now in the process of development and change and is therefore essential that every effort be made to promote the good development. Motion carried." MP t�A I PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS HEeEMHBB•_; 17. 1963 PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARING -- VACATION OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE "HEADLIGHT ADDITION": Notice of Public Hearing read as set forth in Resolution No. 568. Mayor declared the hearing open to the public. Asked for comments in favor. (none) Asked for comments against (none) -- There were no written protests. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the City Attorney be authorized to draw the necessary ordinance for this vacation. Motion carried, unanimous. PUBLIC HEARING -- 6 -YEAR STREET PROGRAM: Notice of Public Hearing was read, as advertised -- Fisher explained the necessity of this procedure is set forth by state law. Mayor declared the hearing open to the public. Asked for comments favoring (none) Asked for comments protesting (none) -- No written protests were received. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Resolution 572 and 573, plus two copies of maps to be submitted to the State Highway Department before the end of the year. VISITORS: JOHN. ALLEN - 1712 Road 23, North: Protests the hazardous conditions on Road 22 and Court, as to terrain and traffic violations causing great risk for the children going to and from school. He suggests possibly some type of pedestrian push-button traffic light, and requested the councilmen to go out there and observe the condition. Mr. Allen was informed that this has been a problem to the city for quite some time, and that we are working on it and will continue to do so. PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO. -- GLEN HARTINEN: Mr, Hartinen protested the fact that they could not improve and upgrade their service station on North Fourth. Mr. James read the report from Mr. Plescher, which was the same in content as that read earlier from Adah Perry, Secretary of the City Planning Commission. (discussion was held on this matter at length) i Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that this be turned to the Committee (Planning) for study and recommendation at the next meeting; January 7, 1964 so that a definite answer may �e given to Mr. Hartinen. Motion carried -- yes: 6 and one abstain (Mr. Kilbury abstaining, as he is a close neighbor to the property in question.) REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: KILBURY: (Claims, Finance): The Insurance Committee of the Council recommends that Mr. Jesse Mast be instructed to purchase a businesq license for 1964. It will not be necessary to send him a letter, Mr. Mast being in the audience. Present Health 6 Accident Policy: Finance/Insurance Committee have requested a letter from the present insurance contractor in regard to the rates on the city policy for 1964. It is the intention of the City, of Pasco to continue that coverage unless there is a drastic change for next year. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that the Council ratify that position. Motion carried unanij mous. Telephone System, City Hall:. The Finance Committee of the Council met with the Pacific Northwest Bell in regard to the new telephone system for the City, and it is recommended by the committee. (present system costs $346.00 -- the proposed system costs $476.00, a change of $130.00 - this will leave services) in the amount of $77.80 that remain separate. The installation charge would be $610.00). Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that it is to the best interest of the City, and it is recomif mended that we do ask for this installation. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 4 Office,St, �uud,zIt is the position of the committee, that any office study should be coupled with the public works Study, and the committee is not ready to proceed with this until more information is on handl The Committee will discuss this at the next committee meeting. JAMES: (Planning, Building,Legislative): James rdad a thank you card "for the kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged by the family of Raymond Hicks -- Leonard Christian (neg�ew of the late Raymond Hicks, ex -Mayor.) GREENLEE: (Fire and Light): Lights: The proposed light program is still in committee. Purchases: There is one request for purchases from the Water Department: Assorted fittings, oxygen, and assorted office supplies and equipment in the amount of $456.50. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Hendler, that the request be approved. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Civil.Service: Greenlee inquired of the Mayor if the Council is represented on the Civil Service Com- mission. He mentioned that there are some rules and regulations of the Commission that they, themselves, are not following. (n/a) STANLEY: (Water and Sewer): Submitted a petition pvepared to the Tax Commission requesting a refund of a portion of tax that has been paid to them, 1961, 1962 and 1963 (for payment of utility taxes on gross revenues, a portion of which has been applied to the bond redemption 6 interest) -- over that three year period mentioned, it is felt that the City idddue a refund in the amount of $7,137.80. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, that at this time, the Mayor be authorized to sign this petition requesting the refund from the Tax Commission. Motion carried, unanimous. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that any future payments made by the Water Department, wherein the existing utility tax are applied against the gross revenues, that any amounts that are paid that would include the amount of tax on the amount of money set aside for bond redemption and interest, be paid "under protest" and the tax commission so notified with each payment. Motion carried, unanimous. The Water Committee met and has established two assessments: WESTERN MOTEL LODGE: Site at Bonneville and Illinois: The Water Assessment was set at $1,763.27 and the sewer assessment was set at $3,526.54 for a total of $4,289.81. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the amount of assessment be approved whenever they apply for service. Motion carried. 6 -yes and 1 -abstain (Diemond goes on record as abstaining, due to personal interest). L. R. DIEMOND PROPERTY AT ILLINOIS 6 "A" STREET: Water and sewer assessments were established in two parts: On the 1301x170' strip on the northeast corner of property the water and sewer assessment $651.38 the balance of the assessment to be set on the remaining property when that property is improved, $4,500. for a total of $5,161.56. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the amount of these assessments be paid at the time they apply for service. Motion carried. 5 -yes, 2 -abstain (Diemond and Stanley abstaining for the reason of personal interest in this property.) Hendler stated for the record, that in establishing these assessments, the regular formula was used in figuringthe assessments, as used throughout the city. CARTER: (Police, Civil Defense): BUSINESS LICENSES: Two applications were submitted as follows: American bail Bond Service Brandt W. Kennedy 1120 West Jan Bail Bond and Insurance Tri -Cities Child Attendant Service Mrs. Dale Long 1004 W. Washington Placement Service Motion made by Carter, seconded by Kilbury, that these be accepted. Motion carried. Under Ordinance No. 741 there was one solicitor (Lawrence E. Taft, apples). Motion made by Carter, seconded by Stanley, that this be accepted. Motion carried. In the matter of the business license application submitted by Geraldine Kelly DEAN'S TRUCK STOP 705 S. Front for a cafe... This license has not been issued, the check was returned to the Treasurer by the bank and the Treasurer requests permission to cancel out this check, no license having been issued for this payment of $7.50. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that the Treasurer's request for permission to cancel out this check be approved -- the application for business license also being cancelled. Motion carried, unanimous. DIEMOND: (Streets, Engineering): Pedestrian Over -crossings: Nothing to report on pedestrian over -crossing. Attempting to set a meeting date and time for Street Committee and School Board for Chase Street pedestrian over -pass. HENDLER: (Parks, Library, Cemetery): Joint Meeting of the Park 6 Recreation Committee and the Park Board December 18, 1963 at 7:30 P.M. Dryer wee lls: Were discussed - the one at Richardson Park having been cleaned out after the cave-in and working to some extent. Suggests the Engineer Department give some study to this and in 60 - 90 days submit a report of recommendation as to how to handle the drainage situation in the Richardson Park area. Library: George Dyer attended the Library Board meeting December 16, 1963 and this is his last meeting =s term of office (term expires 12-31-63). Under state law, an individual may serve only two terms. Upon the recommendation of the Library Board, the Mayor at this time appointed Mr. Albert A. Allen (Pasco Motor Inn) to replace George Dyer on the Board, and asked for cuncurrence. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Hendler, that the council concur with the Mayor's appointment. Motion carried, unanimous. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the Mayor write a letter of commendation to Mr. George Dyer for his work with the board. carried. VanHoy: stated that the Library deserved a word of praise (the board and the librarian) for the wonder- ful fob they did during the year 1963 - this being the first year for some time, that they will have a cash balance on hand to start the new year. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1129: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 OF ORDINANCE NO. 868 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-15.76 AS IT NOW EXISTS, RELATING TO INSPECTION FEES, AND SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 868 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS THERETO AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-15.32 AS IT NOW EXISTS, RELATING TO GAS FITTER'S LICENSE, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF GAS FITTERS IN- STALLING OR REPAIRING GAS PIPING OR GAS APPLIANCES; THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE INSTALLATION OR REPAIR OF GAS PIPING OR GAS APPLIANCES AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A GAS TRANSMIS- SION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE IN- SPECTION OF SAME AND THE COLLECTION OF INSPECTION FEES THEREFORE; PRESCRIBING RULES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS RELATING TO THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN- TENANCE AND REPAIR OF GAS PIPING AND GAS APPLIANCES CONVEYING NATURAL OR ANY TYPE OF GAS ONTO CONSUMERS' PROPERTY EXTENDING FROM THE POINT OF DELIVERY TO THE POINT OF CONSUMPTION, AND RELATING TO INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A GAS TRANSMISSION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordiannce No. 1129 be read by title only. Motion carried!) Ordinance No. 1129 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1129] has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond to adopt Ordin- ance No. 1129. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 571: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE WEST BONNEVILLE STREET FROM NORTH THIRD AVENUE TO NORTH FOURTH AVENUE BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS AND GUTTERS, GRADING, BALLASTING, AND SURFACING FROM CURB TO CURB FOR A TOTAL WIDTH OF 51 FEET, AND TO IMPROVE SOUTH DOUGLAS STREET FROM BUTTE STREET TO HELENA STREET BY CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS AND�SIDEWALKS ON BOTH SIDES THEREOF, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF EACH CONTINUOUS UNIT OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST PROPERTIES IN SUCH DISTRICT SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONSAAT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 7, 1964. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution No. 571. Motion carried. Resolution No. 571 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 571 has bees read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 571. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION N0. 572: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution 572. Motion carried. Resolution No. 572 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 572 has been r Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 572. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 573: A RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING CITY STREETS OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 495. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution 573. Motion carried. Resolution No. 573 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 573 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 573. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 574: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $2,449.44 FROM MATERIAL, SUPPLIES AND SEAL COAT TO STREET SIGNS, SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND CAPITAL OUTLAY, BOTH UNDER THE STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE 1963 BUDGET, AND TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $110.00 FROM LIGHTS, WATER AND PHONE TO SALARY, EXTRA LABOR, VACATION SICK LEAVE AND OVERTIME BOTH UNDER THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT OF THE 1963 BUDGET, AND TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $740.00 FROM SALARY, METER MAID TO TELEPHONE, GAS, OIL AND REPAIRS, BOTH UNDER THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE 1963 BUDGET. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution No. 574. Motion carried. Resolution No. 574 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution 574 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution 574. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 575: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ACCESS RIGHTS ON THE "0" LINE CONNECTION OF PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 3; COLUMBIA RIVER TO SNAKE RIVER. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution No. 575. Motion carried. Resolution No. 575 was read in its tntirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 575 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Stanley, seconded, by James, that this matter of access rights on Oregon Street be turned to the Committee of the Council as a whole for study and subsequent action on January 7, 1964. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PRESS RELEASE; DRAINAGE PROBLEM: N. Fourth and Lewis Street: Mr. Hendler mentioned that there was an article in the evening news, that the state was refusing the re- quest submitted by the City of Pasco for assistance on the drainage problem. Requests City Attorney to check and see what legal ground we may have for further pursuance of this issue, would apprecikte report on the January 7th meeting. This report coming from the A.P. news we will no doubj be in receipt of letter from the Highway Department. CARTER: Thanked Mr. Allen again for coming in with is Raod 22 problem, and wished to re -assure Mr. Allen that the Council would continue to work on it. id. REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL LIGHTING: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 17, 1963 Mr. Fisher stated that Mr. Dunlap of Labor and Industries was in through the City Hall today and finds the lighting under required light for office work in many of the offices; letter will no doubt be forthcoming. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, to ad4ourn. Motion carried. T. R. VAnHoy, MAYOR Attest: Z;xw��, L'2';a, Adah M. Perry, City Cle Passed and approved this _ day of 2 - , 196 Clerk's representative.