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Home My WebLink About10-03-1967 Minutes341 PASCO$ WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: OCTOBER 3, 1967 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable R.L. Greenlee, Acting Mayor Pro -Tem. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: R.L. Greenlee, Russell Wiseman, George Stork and Donald Cooper. Mayor G.E. Carter arrived at 8:10 P.M. Councilmen Fred Robinson and J.G. Bailey were absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Adminis- tration, Director of Community Development and Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 19, 1967, be approved as written. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR REZONING OF CHURCHMAN PROPERTY, LOT 1, BLOCK 4, GANTENBEIN'S ADDITION, TOGETHER WITH VACATED WEST 10 FEET OF SEVENTH AVENUE ADJOINING, AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 29 EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF SAID LOT 2, BLOCK 1, COLLEGE ADDITION, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 802 S. 7TH AVENUE, PASCO, WASHINGTON FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. . There were no written protests. A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending the zone change. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR REZONING OF MUSCATELL PROPERTY, LOT 9 AND 11, BLOCK 19 AND THE WEST HALF OF LOTS 19 3, 59 AND 7 OF BLOCK 19 ALL OF PASCO IMPROVEMENT FIRST ADDITION TO PASCO, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 810 N. LUCAS STREET AND 1507 W. SYLVESTER STREET, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-1: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written protests. A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending the zone change. MRS. C.A. LEVINE, 816 N. Lucas, was not against the zone change but would like some restrictions as to burning of rubbish and refuse, plus an appropriate sight obscuring fence. She objected to the smoke and debris coming onto her property, and at this time, presented the Council with photographs substantiating her views. MR. MORRIS CLARK, Co-owner of Tastee Freeze Drive In, recognized the problem and stated they. would build a sight obscuring fence as well as an incinerator with a tall stack in order to carry the smoke away. He felt that Drive Ins of this nature had much more paper and debris which necessitated burning because daily pick-up by Sanitation Department was too great an expense. Mayor Carter thanked each for their views with both sides of the story, and that the Council would act accordingly. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against,..the Public. Hearing was declared closed. 3 2 Cj r_1 X PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 1967 MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR REZONING OF GRIGG PROPERTY, LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 10, PETTITS ADDITION, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RESIDENTIAL R-3: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written protests. A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending the zone change. E.R. KIPLINGER addressed the Council on behalf of Mr. Grigg, stating they were anxious for the zone change as they wanted to build an office building which, in their opinion, would be an asset to the area. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE N0, 1292: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS ZONE. Ordinance No. 1292 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that Ordinance No. 1292 be adopted but include, "That a sight obscuring fence be constructed between the properties as a buffer zone AND that construction on said property commence within one (1) year from the date hereof and be completed within two (2) years from date hereof." Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 1293: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS ZONE, Ordinance No. 1293 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Cooper that Ordinance No. 1293 be adopted with the restrictions, "That a concrete wall not less than--. 2' in heighth be constructed on the north end of the property.and a sight obscuring fence not less than_4' be added in heighth, plus an approved incinerator be build on the property which has been approved by the City Building Inspector and Planning Commission." Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE N0, 1294: 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. Ordinance No. 1294 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that Ordinance No. 1294 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). OLD BUSINESS: CITY TREASURER: A letter was read from City.Treasurer as follows: "The total.assessment roll for L.I.D. #75 was $118,087.18. The thirty (30) day prepay period has ended and $31,377.52 was collected, leaving a balance to be financed by Bonds in the amount of $86,709.66." Following discussion, motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that the City Manager be instructed to sell bonds for L.I.D. #75 in the amount of $86,709.66 at an informal Call for Bids. Motion Carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING OLD BUSINESS: 343' OCTOBER 3, 1967 BOAT BASIN: An Agreement was presented by the Corps of Engineers for the City Council's perusal. John Schultz , Attorney, addressed the Council and stated he was representing the large number of spectators in the audience who were members of the Sacajawea Boat Club and Tri City Power Boat Association, etc. As members of the various boat clubs had expended time and money to improve the Basin and had other beautification projects in mind, he requested the Council to reclassify the Yacht Basin from Priority I use (East End).to Priority IV use if the City signed Lease Agreement with the Corps of Engineers. The City Manager and City Attorney informed the group that if the City signed Agreement, they would be responsible for: a) Breakwater in the basin as well as shoreline. b) Three acres east of the Basin would be included in the Agreement which the City thought was owned by the Port of Pasco. c) Negotiating a new lease with the present concessionaire who has six more years on the present lease. d) A development plan for the Basin which must be approved by the corps. Following discussion, motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Greenlee that the City enter into a Lease Agreement with the Corps of Engineers. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Councilman Cooper voted no. At this time, Councilman Wiseman publicly stated he was opposed to Priority IV rating. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Cooper that this item of business be placed on the next Workshop Agenda, October 10, 1967. Motion Carried. BID OPENING - FOUR (4) POLICE VEHICLES: Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M., October 3, 1967 for four (4) police vehicles. They were as follows: WEBB-CHRYSLER JERRY HORROBIN FORD PLYMOUTH OSBORNE CHEVROLET 4 Units 119860.64 11,011.40 State Tax 1 533.73 495.51 1293 119560.91 Trade Allowance 30650.00 29650.00 NET COST: 89744.37 89956.91 Delivery 45 days after strike 30 - 50 days 12,019.60 540.88 129560.49- 2,100.00 10,460.48 30 - 60 days Exceptions: 42 amp alternator None No horn ring lights for Ammeter Lights for gauges & Oil 14" wheels Following tabulation for accuracy, the Staff recommended that the bid of Jerry Horrobin Ford in the amount of $8,744.37 be accepted. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Cooper that recommendation of the Staff be accepted and bid be awarded to Jerry Horrobin Ford in the amount of $8,744.37, and it is agreed that Jerry Horrobin Ford may pick up one of the vehicles which is inoperable. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). 344 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS. REGULAR MEETING BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: OCTOBER 3, 1967 FUND CLAIMS PAYROLL TOTAL WITHDRAWALS, Current Expense Fund $ 79024.80 $509658.72 $ 570683.52 HEREIN. Street Fund 13,316.05 89800.57 22,116.62 Park Fund 29351.09 69738.94 99090.03 Cemetery.Fund 198.33 .19988.31 2,186.64 Recreation Fund 284.46 3,279.40 31563.86 Water/Sewer Fund 89404.62 139348.62 21,753.24 Equipment Rental Fund 1,298.44 19309.00 29607.44 Arterial Street Fund Fireman Pension Fund 29024.32 -- 29024.32 Urban Renewal Fund 365.23 59891.85 69257.08 Yacht Basin Fund 22.74 -- 22.74 Grand Total: $359290.08 $929015.41 $1270305.49 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that Warrant Nos. 295 through 395 in the amount of $127,305.49 be approved for payment this 3rd day of October. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 720: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS, CERTAIN INVESTMENTS, AND CERTAIN SALES, AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN. Resolution No. 720 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman that Resolution No. 720 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) . BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: QUEEN -CITY ROOFING, Max E. Pursche, Contractor, 1711 Occidental Ave., Seattle, Wash. BL_ AIR, Carmen Jalomo, Sell Cosmetics, 4804 W. Pearl. SEARS ROEBUCK & CO., J.L. Kelly, Gas Installer, 1215 W. Lewis. CARL REBER, Contractor, 3101-A West Agate. JAKE P. LEINGANG CONSTRUCTION, Contractor, 506 1/2-W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, Wash. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that all business license applications be approved and that license of Sears Roebuck 6 Company for Gas Installer be witheld until receipt of bond in the City Clerk's Office. Motion Carried. MANAGER'S REPORT: PASCO SWIM CLUB: A letter was read from Philip Corkrum, President -Elect of the Pasco Swim Club, thanking the Recreation Department for their assistance and asking for concession rights in the summer of 1968 for two home meets. (This is being confirmed by Recreation Department). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Greenlee that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. ATTEST:'? RUTH MODESKY, CITY CLERK / PASSED and APPROVED this ay G.E.-CARTER, MAYOR