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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-1966 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Cj PASCO, WASHINGTON ►�•� COUNCIL CHAMBERS C? APRIL S, 1966 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, J.G. Bailey, Russell Wiseman, George P. Stork and Fred Robinson. Councilman Greenlee arrived at 8:10 P.M. Councilman Clarence F. Griggs passed away on March 29, 1966, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 15, 1966, be approved as written. Motion Carried. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 688: A RESOLUTION ENACTED AND PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICIALS, AND FRIENDS OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AND EXPRESSING THEIR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO THE LATE CLARENCE F. GRIGGS WHO SERVED AS CITY COUNCILMAN FROM APRIL 21, 1964 UNTIL MARCH 29, 1966. Mayor Carter read Resolution No. 688 in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, .seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution No. 688. Motion Carried. Mayor Carter paid special tribute to Mr. Griggs, stating his position on the City Council would be a hard task to fill. BID OPENING: (TWO (2) PICK-UP TRUCKS) The City Manager reported that four (4) bids had been received. They were as follows: Lahtinen Buick Jerr 'Horrobin'Ford Smith Truck & Tractor Osborne Chev G.M.C. F-250 Internationa 100-A C-2534 Total: 4344.00 Taxi; 182.45 4395.92 4526.45 Less Trade 800.00 4068.43 3726.45 ALTERNATE BID Total: 4100.00 Tax 172.20 3930.55 4272.20 Less Trade 750.00 3522.20 3904.44 4251.50 4395.92 163.99 178.56 184.63 4068.43 4430.06 4580.55 - 700.00 - 1175.00 - 650.00 3368.43 3255.06 3930.55 4026.94 169.13 4196.07 - 700.00 3496.07 Mayor Carter instructed Mr. Fisher and Mr. Whetsler'to tabulate bids and report later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE REZONING OF LUKE PROPERTY, LOT 15 and 14, BLOCK 19 KIRCHNER HILL SECOND ADDITION, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RESIDENTIAL R-3, The City Manager read Notice of Public Hearing. Mayor Carter declared the Public Hearing open, and called for comments from the floor either for or against the rezoning. There were two (2) written protests received (Robert Kress, 727 W. Jan and Larry DeVries, 711 W. Jan) and no written approvals received. WARREN LUKE spoke in favor of the rezoning stating he had purchased the two lots in question and wanted to build multiple type dwellings on each with ample off street parking under cover. He felt the area needed more units of this type and tri or four-plex dwellings would be desirable in the residential area. 195 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED: APRIL 5, 1966 FORREST WATSON spoke in favor of the rezoning. He and Mr. Luke bought the property when four-plexes could be built and the revised zoning Ordinance permitted construction uses. He favored R-3 zoning. MRS. JAMES (LYDIA) SISK, 1747 Poplar, objected to the rezoning due to safety factors involved. She cited that there were approximately two cars per family now and she could not see how Mr, Luke could provide enough off street parking on the two lots in question. ROBERT KRESS, 727 W. Jan, was against the rezoning as he felt there were too many duplexes in the area now. He further stated it would decrease their property valuation as well as making the area undesirable for R-1 dwellings. Mr. Kress preferred consistent zoning by the Council and less "spot zoning." ROLAND SMITH, 731 W. Jan, was against the rezoning as he, likewise, felt there were too many duplexes in the area. While he realized there was a lot of vacant land, he was against multiple type dwellings being built as it would affect his property valuation. D. SWITZER, A.J. ANTHONY, JIM SISK, DICK RYDER, MR. YOUNGQUIST, LES SMITH, JIM KECK, CARROLL MYERS$ VERN'MANSON AND L. STURDEVANT all addressed the Council and supported previous statements as to their objections to the rezoning. Mayor Carter stepped down as presiding officer and addressed the assembly on behalf of the City Planning Commission, stating they had a hard job to do with the best interests of everyone in mind. Mr. Carter went on record as opposing this particular zone change. Following three calls from the Mayor for further comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was declared closed. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE REZONING OF GALLANT PROPERTY, LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK -2, PETTIT'S ADDITION, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 to RESIDENTIAL R-2. The City Manager read Notice of Public Hearing.;,, Mayor Carter declared the Public Hearing open, and called for comments either for or against the rezoning. There were no written protests received. Mr. Menasco read a letter from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, stating they passed a motion toIapprove a change of zone from R-1 to R-2 and recommended its adoption to the City Council. DAVE GALLANT of Dillingham &. Gallant Insurance & Real Estate voiced support for the zone change stating he felt the area in question was suitable for multiple family dwellings. Following three calls from the Mayor for further comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: FRANZEY ALLEN, 619 S. Douglas, read letter of support for Charles Evans to fill unexpired term of the late Clarence F. Griggs on the Pasco City Council. Mr. Evans was highly regarded as a civic minded individual and, in the opinion of Mr. Allen and his petitioners, a great asset to the Council and he urged their consideration for the appointment of Mr. Evans. DALLAS BARNES supported Mr. Allen's thoughts and he, too, urged the Council to consider Mr. Evans for the position of Councilman. REV. WILKINS ENDORSED our Comprehensive Planning and felt that Mr. Evans would work with the City Planning Commission and the residents of East Pasco for greater improvement. 196 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING VISITORS - CONTINUED: APRIL 5, 1966 JAMES RUTLEDGE stated he was interested in City improvement and greater understanding between the residents of East & West Pasco and highly endorsed Mr. Evans as the man to fill this gap. MR. SINGLETON, Sons of Haiti Lodge, endorsed Mr. Evans for the position of Councilman. REV. HAWKINS, N.A.A.C.P. endorsed Mr. Evans as a man who knows the problems of East Pasco and will work hard for its improvement. TOM AUSTIN & LUZELL JOHNSON asked the Council's consideration of Mr. Evans as he was regarded as a solid family man with the utmost consideration for his fellow man. r Mayor Carter thanked the petitioners for their interest and assured them that Mr. Evans would be considered as well as other candidates. OLD BUSINESS: REPORT ON BID TABULATION: (TWO-PICK=UP'TRUCKS) Mr. Fisher reported that all bids appeared to be in order but difference in trade in might play an important factor in determining who the bid should be awarded to. The City Manager stated it would be his recommendation to study bids further and make recommendation at next regular council meeting. GRAY & OSBORNE - "A" STREET'CURB'&'GUTTER: A.letter from Gray & Osborne was read stating that the contractor Gregory Brothers) inadvertently used 5.0 sacks of cement for "A" Street curb & gutter when the specifications called for 5.75 sacks of cement. Five concrete test cylinders were taken and results showed it met the strength requirements. Their recommendation was as follows: "We recommend a credit be deducted from the Contractor's estimate in the amount of the cost of the cement - $1.00 per sack, or $0.75 per cubic yard; 329.5 cubic yards of concrete was placed using the 5.0 sack mix, thus, making a credit of $247.13. This credit is noted on Estimate No. 8, dated March 30, 1966." Following discussion, motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that the City accept recommendation of Gray & Osborne. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Greenlee voting "no." P.U.D. (STREET LIGHTING CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DOWNTOWN PASCO): A letter from Wm. Anderson, Engineer for the P.U.D. was read with recommendations for increased lighting in the Central Business District. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Greenlee to refer action on P.U.D. recommendation to next Workshop Session, Motion Carried. CITY CLERK/TREASURER: A letter from City Clerk/Treasurer was read as follows: The total assessment roll for L.I.D. #73 was $124,151.98. The thirty day prepay period ended March 14, 1966, and $59,411.10 was collected. The balance to be financed by bonds or notes is $64,750.88 and the Pension Board would consider this investment if the interest rate is more than 4 1/2%." Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to accept report of City Treasurer. Motion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to prepare installment note at rate of not more than 4 1/2%. Motion Carried. BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: ca a� 1 -�s 197 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that all bills properly vouchered and signed be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). NEW BUSINESS: A Change Order on Keltch Contract (Job No. 66-4) was read as follows: "The City of Pasco would like to add the following itemized units of work to Contract No. 66-4. This work contemplates the extension of the sanitary sewer along Road 24 from Court Street to Ruby Street and the replacement of surfacing of the above extension and on Road 28 from Irving Street to Sylvester Street. Item No. 1 Trench Excavation 6 Backfill 227 linear feet at $2.00 per foot REGULAR MEETING Item No. 2 Concrete Sewer Pipe in place APRIL 5, 1966 969.50 BILLS - CONTINUED: March 175.00 Item No. 4 Standard Manhole Additional Depth Claims Payroll Total Current Expense 179604.59 299370.32 489167.68 523 sq. yds. at $1.25 per sq. yd. Street 119436.63 39545.53 149982.16 107.11 Golf 29583.19 1,965.00 49548.19 Cemetery 550.35 747.84 1,298.19 Park Water 951.31 80381.99 29120.31 79394.01 3,071.62 159776.00 Equipment Rental 90589.87 447.84 109037.71 Arterial Street 1099111.45 1091111.45 W/S Rev. Bonds ...21;403;74 21,403.74 Total Claims 1810613.12 459590.85 2280396.74 Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that all bills properly vouchered and signed be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). NEW BUSINESS: A Change Order on Keltch Contract (Job No. 66-4) was read as follows: "The City of Pasco would like to add the following itemized units of work to Contract No. 66-4. This work contemplates the extension of the sanitary sewer along Road 24 from Court Street to Ruby Street and the replacement of surfacing of the above extension and on Road 28 from Irving Street to Sylvester Street. Item No. 1 Trench Excavation 6 Backfill 227 linear feet at $2.00 per foot $554.00 Item No. 2 Concrete Sewer Pipe in place 277 linear feet at $3.50 per linear foot 969.50 Item No. 3 Manhole construction, Type 1B1 1 each at $175.00 each 175.00 Item No. 4 Standard Manhole Additional Depth 11 linear feet at $18.00 per linear foot 198.00 Item No. 5 Replacement of pavement 6 work surfacing Bituminous surface of treatment including crushed gravel base. 523 sq. yds. at $1.25 per sq. yd. 653.75 Total for Items 2,550.25 4.2% Sales Tax 107.11 Total Change Order No. 1$2,657.39' Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork to authorize Change Order as requested. Motion Carried. ANNEXATION: ED HENDLER asked the Council how far west the City was going for additional signatures in regard to proposed annexation. Mayor Carter answered that we still had property owners south of Sylvester to contact but the City was hopeful of getting the necessary signatures required for annexation. E.H. KIDWELL stated he would probably sign petition now but had been re- luctant due to zoning, etc. Councilman Greenlee suggested that the City Manager and City Planner get together and draw up portfolio in regard to zone classifications and discuss them at next Workshop Session. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications were read for approval: Ray Barber Amusement Rides Amusement Rides 394 S. 1st Ray Barber Walla Walla, Wash. Jolene's Beauty Salon Dennis 6 Jolene Carl Beauty Salon 103 Rd. 28 South Pasco, Wash. 198Cj PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 1966 BUSINESS LICENSES: Tri City Produce Wholesale Delivery 1927 N. 2nd C.R. Sonderman Pasco, Washington Valley Foot Mart Wholesale Delivery 605 S. Main K. Yoshida Seattle, Washington Century Records Records Singing Groups, etc. 1331 W. Yakima Curtis Mohr Pasco, Washington Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Greenlee that all business license applications be approved. Motion Carried, ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1233: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1138 AND PASCO CITY CODE 7-7.24, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION, PROVIDING FOR AND REGULATING THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON TO ISSUE AN EXCLUSIVE LICENSE TO BASIN DISPOSAL, INC., d/b/a PASCO GARBAGE SERVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork to read Ordinance No. 1233 by title only. Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 1233 was read by title. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Robinson that Ordinance No. 1233 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman to adopt Ordinance No. 1233. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 689: A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 676 AND BEING A RESOLUTION CREATING A GENERAL PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to read Resolution No. 689 in its entirety: Motion Carried. Resolution No. 689 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. 689 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork to adopt Resolution No. 689. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1234: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to read Ordinance No. 1234 in its entirety. Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 1234 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that Ordinance No. 1234 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork to adopt Ordinance No. 1234. Motion failed by roll call call vote. (All Councilmen voting no). Councilmen Wiseman, Bailey, and Stork went on record as opposing the zone change due to strong opposition of residents living in area. 199 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 1966 ORDINANCE NO. 1235: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to read Ordinance No. 1235 in its entirety. Motion Carried.. Ordinance No. 1235 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Greenlee that Ordinance No. 1235 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No. 1235. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Wiseman commented on meeting held with residents on Sylvester No. 2 L.I.D. and indicated favorable interest. He suggested another meeting with regard to costs, street widths and sewer laterals. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork to adjourn. Motion Carried. G.E. CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: i RUTH MODESKY, CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this—day of , 1966. LJ CLERK'S REPRESENTATIVE