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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-1967 Minutes1 1 1 349 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: NOVEMBER 8, 1967 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, Russell Wiseman, George Stork and Donald Cooper. Councilman Fred Robinson arrived at 8:40 P.M. Councilmen absent -were: J.G. Bailey and Robert Greenlee. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Administration, Director of Community Development and Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held October 17, 1967, be approved as written. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR REZONING OF HYLAND PROPERTY, LOTS 19 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK 1, COLLEGE ADDITION TO PASCO, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS'"A"'AND VINE STREET, FROM RESIDENTIAL.R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1: The City Manager reported that 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 as it would not conflict with the development of this area -in relation to the Comprehensive Plan. RUSSELL HYLAND, 1713 W. Brown, stated he was in favor of the zone change as it was his intent to build a wholesale/retail auto parts store. MAX BROWN, 1519 Howard, stated he was in favor of the rezoning as recommended by the City Planning Commission. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: H.H. SMITH, owner of a laundromat at 8th & Lewis, addressed the Council and stated he was representing a group of businessmen between 8th & 10th on Lewis. Mr. Smith asked the Council to consider removing the strip divider in this area as it was creating a parking problem for their customers. He felt if this was removed, people could, onee again, park in front of the various stores. Mayor Carter informed Mr. Smith that the Staff would look into the situation and directed that this item of business be placed on the Workshop Agenda for November 14, 1967. EDWARD JACKSON, owner of Jack's Grill & Pit, was concerned about the re- location of his business in relation to.the Urban Renewal Project. Mayor Carter informed Mr. Jackson that this would be discussed later in the meeting when a report would be given on Urban Renewal Progress. ORDINANCES: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that the date on all Ordinances (1296, 1297 & 1298) be changed to November 8, 1967, due to change in Council Meeting. Motion Carried. 350 � X PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1967 ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE'NO: 1296: 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. 1296 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that Ordinance No. 1296 be adopted AND that No. 3 and 4 of Mr. Balderson's recommendation be added. (A slatted woven wire fence along the south property line and on the south 50' of the east property line and that a one (1) year limitation be put on this zone change with the property reverting back to its original zone at the end of that time if the construction has not commenced; and further, that if construction has not been completed at the end of the second year, that the property revert back to its original zone classification.) Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). ORDINANCE NO. 1297: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT, FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE, MATURITY AND DENOMINATIONS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 75 BONDS AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF TO T.R. VAN HOY, PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1297 was read by title only. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that Ordinance No. 1297 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). ORDINANCE NO. 1298: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 of ORDINANCE 1184 AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 1262 AND PASCO CITY CODE 2-2.76 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PAY PERIODS, VACATION, SICK LEAVE AND PERSONNEL PRACTICES. Ordinance No. 1298 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Stork that Ordinance No. 1298 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). BID OPENING - FIRE TRUCK: Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 7, 1967 at the Pasco City Hall for one (1) 1000 GPM Triple Combination Pumper and 50' Aerial Platform Apparatus fire truck. One (1) bid from Crown Firecoach of Los Angeles, California was received as follows: Base bid price of $48,500.00, less 5% demonstrator discount of $46,075.00 net, plus any and all Federal, State or L6eal Tax applicable at time of delivery and accepted F.O.B. Pasco, Washington. The following alternates were available: 1. Jet X foam system Retro Kit No. 11, add $1,400.00 to base bid price. 2. Akron style 2958-95 GPM foam or fog eductor with foam nozzle Akron style 1027 for platform use, add $275.00 to base bid price. Immediate delivery is available. This unit can be purchased on the Lease/ Purchase arrangement at 6% simple interest per annum. A 10% payment at time of delivery and the balance to coincide with the City Budget. Discussion ensued as to the need of Snorkel Unit as compared to a Hook and Ladder Unit. REGULAR MEETING The City Manager answered that prices varied from $30,000 - $38,000 for a minimum 1,250 gallon pumper unit to $50,000 plus for an aerial.ladder unit. Councilman Wiseman was concerned if the additional expense for a Snorkel unit was justified. The City Manager recommended that no bid award be given until the Council had an opportunity to evaluate the bid. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that one (1).bid had been received from Crown Firecoach of Los Angeles, California, and award will be delayed pending further study by the City Council. Motion Carried .(See Amendment, IMPROVEMENT OF COURT Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 7, 1967 at the Pasco . City Hall for improvement of Court Street from Chase Avenue to the By -Pass Highway. NAME Paver, Inc. L.W. Vail Company John Keltch ALTERNATE BID: Paver, Inc. L.W. Vail Company John Keltch Following discussion, the Engineering Staff recommended acceptance of the low alternate bid f rom.L.W. Vail Company in the amount of $35,871.25. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Cooper that recommendation of the Engineer be accepted, and that the City of Pasco accept the low alternate bid of L.W. Vail Company in the amount of $35,871.25. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Councilman Robinson arrived_ at 8:40 P.M.). presented against Current Expense Fund Street Fund Park Fund Cemetery Fund Recreation Fund Water/Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Arterial Street Fund Fireman Pension Fund Urban Renewal Fund Yacht Basin Fund City of Pasco as follows: CLAIMS PAYROLL . b,295.04 -"33,23T.26 5,038.74 4,834.29 1,000.13 4,163.68 284.37 1,325.54 419.24 1,275.86 4,712.30 8,074.71 1,380.18 864.92 -0- -0- 2,330.41 -0- 191.48 3,433.31 18.40 21,670.29 57,203.57 Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Cooper that Warrant Nos. 468 through 589 in the amount of 78 873.86be approved for payment t iF'_s=day of November, 1967. Motion carriiedbyy roll call vote of five (5). 352 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: NOVEMBER 8, 1967 'BUSINESS -LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: DON=MAR'FL'OWERS & HOBBY SHOP, Donna Walker, 2920 W. Sylvester, Hobby Shop. 'V era WiIsEn, 1019 W. Sylvester, Cafe. Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork that all business license applications be approved. Motion Carried. (Address of 1019 Sylvester for Verda's Lunch to be verified). N.P.R.R. - TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TACOMA AVENUE FROM BONNEVILLE TO CLARK: Mr. Wohld and Mr. W.J. Niemiec, representatives from Northern Pacific Railway Company asked the Council to consider closing Tacoma Avenue from Bonneville to Clark Street in order that they might build a transfer shed and freight dock to expedite handling of their growing facility. They had talked to the owners of adjacent property (National Guard and Randolph Plumbing & Heating) who had no objection to their expansion plans or closing of the street. Mayor Carter asked if they had a letter from the property owners stating that they did not object so that the City would have something in Writing to that effect. Mr. Wohld answered that they did not. Questions were akked regarding the City's liability if they closed the street and the City Attorney answered that the City would definitely be liable in the event of an accident. The only other course of action regarding liability would be if the Northern Pacific Railway Company would sign an Agreement - holding the City of Pasco harmless in the event of an accident. Mr. Niemiec answered that he was in no position to state what action his Company would take in regard to an Agreement of this kind. Mayor Carter commended Northern Pacific Railway Company for their participation and encouragement of area growth, and further stated if the Ra4lway Company could get written statements from adjacent property owners and if the City Attorney and Railway Attorney could come to an agreement regarding a Hold -Harmless clause, the representatives could again meet with the Council at their next Workshop Session on November 14, 1967. AWARD: The City Manager presented a plaque to the City Council which had been awarded to the City of Pasco for the "Best Asphalt Paving Job During 1966." This was on "A" Street from Oregon Avenue to Chase Avenue and L.W. Vail was the general contractor. The City Manager thanked George Fisher and the Engineering Staff for an out- standing job. Mayor Carter accepted the award - stating this was another of "Pasco's firsts" to encourage better quality workmanship. He reiterated the City Manager's statement, and on behalf of the City Council, publicly thanked all who had participated and directed that a letter of commendation be written to each. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Wiseman asked for discussion on the following subjects: 1. What is the status on the Yacht Basin? The City Manager answered that very little progress had been made at this time; however, he had met with the concessionaire and it was possible that the City might negotiate a new lease with the concessionaire. 1 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1967 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: 2. P.U.D. Water System. Mr. Wiseman asked about the effect on the City with reference to end rate increases - primarily costs, maintenance, etc. The City Manager replied that the Staff did not have time to study in - City consumption and the P.U.D.'s position in acting as a Fiscal Agent for -the -bonds they had; therefore, a complete report will be forthcoming. Councilman Stork asked how the City was proceeding with swimming pool plans. The City Manager reported that the Staff was working on sketch layouts and should be ready for Council consideration by December 1, 1967. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Carter announced that a meeting will be held on the Good Roads Committee, November 15, 1967 in the Conference Room at Tri Cities Airport Terminal Building, 6:30 P.M. Please call Don Pugnetti for dinner reservations. Mayor Carter announced that there would be a discussion regarding Urban Renewal Progress immediately following this meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. l ATT T: 0 G SINIM, CI1Y CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this—c:52/ day of 1967. ZLERKIS REPRESENTATIVE 353- I 53