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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-1968 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Cj PASCO,.WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 20, 1968 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, Donald Cooper, Ed Hendler, Allen Stinson and George Stork. Councilmen Robert Greenlee and Arthur Fletcher were absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Administration, Director of Public Works and Director of Community Development. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Stork that the minutes of the_'regular meeting, held February 6 1968, be approved,as wri, en_. edea by Cooper. motion Carried. VISITORS: RUSSELL HYLAND, 1713 W..Brown, asked if his Sidewalk.Waiver request had been granted at "A" and Vine Street. The City Manager advised Mr. Hyland that it had been approved. Motion made by Hendler that Sidewalk'Waivee'teouost,by'Russell Hyland, "A" and Vine—Street, be.grantea':' 9econded by Stinson, Motion Carried. E.M. MAGEE, addressed the Council and stated that in accordance with Ordinance No. 1094 (Dog Ordinance), it was unlawful for unlicensed and -unleashed dogs to roam in the City of Pasco, and he asked why there were "Dog Packs" in East Pasco with no attempt to control or impound them. Councilman Cooper stated that much emphasis had been placed in that area and that all calls had'been responded to.' Councilman Hendler supported Mr. Cooper's statement by adding that an Ordinance is only as effective as citizen's cooperation will let it be; therefore, he' encouraged residents in East Pasco to report these dogs to the Humane Society. E.M. MAGEE asked who was paying for the training of new potential policemen; and why none of them were Negro. The City Manager answered that the City was paying for their training, and that every effort had been made in the Tri City area and other cities to recruit qualified Negro policemen. E.M. MAGEE asked when the City of Pasco was going to eliminate parking meters in an effort to encourage incoming business. Mayor Carter answered that a study was being conducted and Mr. Magee's statement would be taken under advisement. E.M. MAGEE was concerned about the debris in Kurtzman Park, and asked whose responsibility it was to maintain cleanliness. He felt roaming dogs were primarily the cause for excessive litter in the Park. The City Manager reported that the City was responsibfie for Kurtzman Park maintenance. LOU DIEMOND, owner of property immediately west of Sherwood & Roberts Building on West Lewis (Tract A, Columbia River Addition), submitted a written request to the City Council for access to his property between Illinois and Chase on the west end. Mr. Diemond is contemplating a commercial venture on his property and felt the access was of vital importance in development plans. The City Attorney read section from Ordinance No. 1304 (Comprehensive Plan Ordinance) defining the City Council's powers in relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. Following discussion, motion made by Hendler that subject to the approval of plans b the Staff and other,governing bodies the Lit 2rantingress request Of ou Ulemond. Secondedy Stork. Motion CaArrie . PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING OLD BUSINESS: 389 FEBRUARY 20, 1968 BOAT BASIN: The City Manager reported he had met with Mr. Kelly, Concessionaire oftheeBoat Basin, advising him that the Council wanted to restrict the easterly portion of the Basin and that a charge of $400 for the additional 3.07 acres should be charged. Mr. Kelly was not in agreement as he felt the 3.07 acres should be i included in the lease at the present time; therefore, he signed agreement as originally written. Motion made by Stinson that lease si ned b 'the'Concessionaire not be si ned b the Cit that he be approached on exc u e " 'acres on a asis e a s 0 for option which a pic s up.a ,_ a.year, Seconded by Hendler Mo ion Larried. BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: Current Expense Fund $ 70399.04 Street Fund 1,391.49 Park Fund 208.67 Cemetery Fund 630.48 Recreation Fund 36.18 Water/Sewer Fund 109005.89 Equipment Rental Fund 19076.88 Urban Renewal Fund 396.11 Golf Fund 352.97 Library Fund 256.14 Bond Fund 13.13 GRAND TOTAL: $21,766.98 Motion made by Hendler that all bills properlysigned be aid except add $250 instead of $50 for members i o the LhaMber OT Lommerce, Seconded by Stork. Motion Mled by the following vote: YM - Carter, Mndler & Stork. NO - Cooper and Stinson. ****SEE AMENDMENT, PAGE 393 COLUMBIA TELEVISION FRANCHISE: ant Nos. 1044 through 1103 in the total amount of nt t. i s_ _ th day of February, 1968. Secondedby — Daniel Hurson, Attorney for Columbia Television Co., submitted a written request to the Council, asking that they waive the requirement of notice under Ordinance No. 1062, which pertains to the exercise of the option to renew the franchise. Motion made by Stork to waive 30 -da -day notice under Ordinance No. 1062 for Columbia Television franchise. Second—ed—byyStinso- n . -Potion carried. Mayor Carter asked that the record show, "It is the understanding of the Pasco City Council that Columbia Television Company; Inc,. franchise is now exercising its first five (5)'year option'under-Ordinance,No. 1062." BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: TRI CITY BOXING CLUB, Andy Robuck, 307 W. Columbia (Non -Profit Organization). MASSAGE PARLOR, Charles Steelman, Massage Parlor, 621 W. Bonneville. CHUCK'S BARBER SHOP, Charles Hines, Barber Shop, 911 W. Court. PAGE PRODUCE, Joel Page, Wholesale Delivery, 3632 W. Ruby. PASCO SERVICE STATION #2, J.C. Sutton, Service Station, 1840 W. Court. SPECIAL PROMOTIONS, INC., Advt. Promotions, 801 W. Columbia. Motion made by Hendler thatall business license applications be approved. Seconded by Stinson. Motion Carrie _ 390 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS: FEBRUARY 20, 1968 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Mayor Carter submitted the name of Orville Olson to e Civil SeMM oil-nMion Board, expiring February 17, 1974, and asked the Council's concurrence. Motion made by Hendler to concur with Ma or's recommendation. Seconded by Stinson. Motion Carried. AIR-MAIL 40TH YEAR. ANNIVERSARY: Mayor Carter submitted the name of Mrs. Esther c age o e it Milear Anniversary Committee, and asked the'6ouncil's concurrence. Motion made by Hendler to -concur -with Mayor's'reCommendation. Seconded by Stinson. Motion Carrie . MANAGER'S REPORT: CITY/COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY_ BUILDING_: A copy of the letter to Walker & McGough of Spokane,—Was—Kington, si M' 6a y the City Manager, and advising them of the City's participation in joint feasibility study for proposed City/County Public Safety Building, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, was read for the Council's consideration. TRI CITY HUMANE SOCIETY: The January, 1968 report of the Tri City Humane Society, signe y om ar in, anager, was read and ordered filed. PASCO KIWANIS CLUB: A letter signed by George Grant, Chairman of Public and Business A?Tai;s or t e asco Kiwanis Club, was read - advising the City Council that the Pasco Kiwanis Club planned to build and donate forty (401) picnic tables to be used in Pasco City Parks. He further stated that every effort would be made to complete the project before the summer recreation season commenced. Mayor Carter directed that a letter of gratitude be sent to the Pasco Kiwanis Club for this worthwhile project. TRI CITY BOXING CLUB: The following letter was received from the Tri City Boxing Mb: "I, Andy Robuck, would like permission to be exempt from paying admission tax from the Tri City Boxing Club for it is strictly a non-profit organization and benefiting the Tri City area youths." Motion made by Hendler to waive admission tax,per request. Seconded by Stork. Motion Carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1306: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY SERVICE, ESTABLISHING RULES GOVERNING HOURS OF WORK, PROVISIONS FOR SICK AND VACATION LEAVE, HOLIDAYS, TRAVEL EXPENSES, COMPENSATION, AND OTHER PRACTICES'AND PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO CITY EMPLOYMENT. Ordinance No. 1306 was read by title. The City Manager reported that Civil Service was not included in this Ordinance. He added that provisions had been provided in Sections 11 and 37 for Employees Grievance Hearings and Travel Allowance. Councilman Stork objected to Section 42 - Political Activity, as he felt this was a person's constitutional right to participate. His objection to this Section was supported by Councilman Hendler. Following further discussion, motion made by Hendler that Ordinance No. 1306 be tabled for further discussion,. Seconded by Stork. Motion Earried. As Ordinance. No. 1306 and Firemen's Bar2aining A reement were closely related it was recommended that t e greement be tabled until the next or s op Session. E, J 11 a3 9 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: FEBRUARY 20, 1968 LEASE CITY PARKING LOT TO SEATTLE FIRST'NATIONAL''BANK: A lease, submitted by Seattle First National Mk, w ere y ey agree o o d the City of Pasco Harmless, pay $200 a month during course of construction, was read for the Council's consideration. The City Manager reported the lease would commence on March 1, 1968 and expire February 29, 1969. He further stated that the parking fieters would be removed during the lease period. (Columbia Parking Lot) Motion made by Hendler that the Mayor be authorized to sign Lease with Seattle First National Bank. Seconded by Stinson+ o ion CWMM WAIVER FROM STATEWIDE RETIREMENT - CITY ATTORNEY'S SECRETARY: A letter was read from Karen o e o, ecre ary o e i yntVneyt reques ing that she be ex- cluded from participation in the Statewide City Employee's Retirement System on the basis she was a part time employee serving in a special capacity. Motion made by Stinson to waive. request. of,Karen'Lokkebo. Seconded by Cooper. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, requesting a change of zone from Residential R-3 to Commercial C-1 on the following described 'property: Beginning at the point of intersection of the East right-of-way line of Primary State Highway No. 11, with the South line of said Section 20; running thence East along said South line of said Section 20, a distance of 188.7 feet more or less to a point on said South line of said section, which point is 718.7 feet East of the Southwest corner of said section; thence North 0° 39' East a distance of 230.8 feet; thence North 89° 16' West, a distance of 188.7 feet, more or less, to the East right-of-way line of said State Highway; thence South along said East right-of-way to the point of beginning, except right-of-way for streets, also known as 1503 and 1515 North Fourth Avenue. Motion made by Cooper to set March 5 1968 as date of Public -Hearing on this request` Seconded by Storr. Motion Carried, CITY ENGI�NEEER: The following letter was received from Sandra Stanley, City EngMer: "I recommend that the contract for relocation of Utilities, Job No. 68-3, be awarded to John M. Keltch Contractors. His bid, based on the alternate of concrete pipe was $38,591.43." The City Manager reported that the State Highway Department had agreed that the sewer line could go under Chase Street, and if so, it could come down Chase Street and along the north side of Robert Frost School. Negotiations would have to be made with the School District for easement right-of-way. He suggested bid be awarded to Mr. Keltch as originally bid and negotiate on unit price basis. MOtion made by Hendler that the Mayor be authorized to sign A reement for relocation of water line. Seconded by LOOper. Motion Larried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Hendler suggested that a Committee be formed to 166k into the possibility of an indoor swimming pool in conjunction with the School District to utilize funds with no cost to taxpayers at any level. He also proposed an ice skating rink with hockey size arena, not only for competitive sports but all residents in the area. Mayor Carter stated he would be glad to head such a committee. ****SEE AMENDMENT, PAGE 393 ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stinson that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Stork. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. 392 PASSED and -APPROVED this day of .►�' pie�wlmmo' cj )Now n 1 1 1