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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-1968 Minutes420 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JUNE 189 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 and George Stork. Councilman Greenlee arrived at 8:12 P.M. Also.present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Community Development, Controller and Special Police Consultant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Hendler that the minutes of the regular council meeting, held June 4, 1968, be aperoved as written., Seconded by Uooper. Motion Carried. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. OLD BUSINESS: BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: Current Expense Fund: $39245.86 Street Fund: 665.62 Park Fund: 159.32 Cemetery Fund: 158.36 Recreation Fund: 30.00 Water/Sewer Fund: 847.75 Equipment Rental Fund: 88.60 Urban RenewaL Fund: 95.06 Golf Fund: 107.76 Yacht Basin Fund: -0- Library Fund: 91.30 Motion made by Hendler that Claim Warrant Nos. 1.761 through 1769 in the amount of $5,489.63 be approved or payment this l8th of June, Seconded y Stork. Motion carried by the following vote: YES: Carter, Cooper, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1312: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND AND APPROPRIATING $70,000; AS SET FORTH BELOW, AND MAKING CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS AND ADDITIONS IN CERTAIN BUDGET ITEMS TO ACCOMPLISH THE USES AND PURPOSES HEREAFTER SET FORTH: Ordinance No. 1312 was read in its entirety. Councilman Hendler asked if this item of business could be continued until the next Workshop Session. The City Attorney stated no official action could be taken at that time, and if the Council wished to table Ordinance No. 1312, it could be acted upon at the next regular meeting, July 2, 1968. Following discussion regarding discrepancy in computations, it was decided to table Ordinance No. 1312 until July 2, 1968. Motion made by Greenlee to set a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1312 for July 2, 1968. Seconded by Cooper. Motion Carried. 1 1 1 4 2 1_ PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 189 1968 Ordinance No. 1312 - Continued: Councilman Hendler felt that the decision to accept the increased budget for the Pasco Police Department was up to the general public as there would be many areas of "tightening the belt." He further cited that law and order was the crux of our common life, and without it, no community facet can take place. Former Councilman Russell Wiseman addressed the Council and stated he was concerned about the seriousness of passing Ordinances hastily. He felt that 90% of the people didn't realize there was a problem in the Police Department, and urged restraint before passing the necessary Ordinance. Councilman Greenlee instructed Mr. Wiseman to encourage others to attend the Public Hearing on July 2nd, and to read the Police Report in an effort to better understand the Police goals. Councilman Stork asked how much Urban Renewal will cost during the next year, and how much will our Bond Redemption take out of the City's 16 mills. The Staff is checking this and a report will be forthcoming. Councilman Hendler asked if a possible solution could be made to find the $70,000.00 from our current services or a portion. -of. This, also, will be checked by the Staff. NEW BUSINESS: URBAN RENEWAL ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone on the following described property: From Commercial C-1 to Residential R-2: Lots 48 through, Block J. Terrace Heights Addition; and Lots 148 through 159, Block 4, Terrace Heights Addition. From Residential R-1 to Industrial I-1: Lots I through24,.Block , Pasco Land Company's First Addition; Lots 1 through 24, Block 153, Pasco Land Company's First Addition; Lots 1 through 12, Lot 154, Pasco Land Company's First Addition; Lots 1 through 17, Block 157, Pasco Land Company's First Addition; and Lots 1 through 8, Block 158, Pasco Land Company's First Addition. From Commercial C-1 to Industrial I-1: Lots 11 through ,oc , Pasco and Company's First Addition. Motion made by Hendler to set a Public Hearing on this request for July 16 1968. Seconded by Stork. Motion-7—arried. PLANNING COMMISSION - RICHFIELD OIL CO: A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommen ing that the City Council approve a request from Richfield Oil Company to build planter boxes on that portion of the public right of way between the sidewalk and their property -line on the west side of N. 4th Avenue. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the continuity in alignment of 4th Avenue, north of Court Street with that of 4th Avenue south of Court Street, was important for safety as well as -appearances., The Council decided to delay action on this request •until •Jul .y .2, 1968, in order to study the feasibility of vacating the entire west side, sidewalks, etc. 422 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL�XHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: JUNE 18, 1968 PLANNING COMMISSION - RICHARD RYDER: A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommen ing that the request of Richard Ryder for ingress -egress on West Lewis Street, be denied. He cited that allowing ingress -egress points all along Lewis Street would initiate strip development, leaving that area between Sylvester and Lewis unbuilt, vacant and undesirous for development. Motion made by Carter that recommendations of the PlanningCommission.'.be.... accepted and that the letter written by Morney Don Clark be ac now e e as well as Mr. Ryder. Secon e y Hendler, motion arrie BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: J INLAND BONDING CO., Ted Myrick, Bonding, 710 N. 4th. B.P.O.E. #1730, John Waechter, 1 -day circus, Edgar Brown Stadium. TAVAGLIONE CONSTRUCTION, Contractor, 3405 Arlington Ave., Riverside, California. ACE FIREWORKS CO., 2019 W. Court, Beta Sigma Phi. NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS, R.V. Heitstuman, Mobile Electronics Ser., 1911 W. Agate. MRS. DORA MOXLEY, Sleeping Rooms, 1603 West Yakima. BOYD ROOFING CO., Milton Boyd, Contractor, 76 Wellsian Way, Richland, Wash. NEW HOME SEWING, Frank Smythe, Sewing Machines, 7904 N.E. 12th, Vancouver, Wn. DEE'S FRUIT & PRODUCE, Charles Davenport, Produce, 712 W. Columbia. SUNKIST POOL INSTALLATION, Glen Matlock, Contractor, 11355 S.W. Canyon, Beaverton, Wn. Motion made by Hendler that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Cooper. Motion Carried. CITY TREASURER: The following letter was read from Ruth Modesky, City Treasurer: "The total assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 76 was $6,817.30. The amount of prepay collections amounted to $240, leaving a balance to be financed by bonds, etc., in the amount of $69577.30." Motion made by Greenlee that report of City Treasurer be accepted. Seconded by Cooper. Motion Carrie Motion made by Hendler that the Cit Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance for—F-575 of installment notes on o. econ y StOr . motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Carter submitted the names of the following individuals to serve on the Human Resources Committee, and asked the Council's concurrence: E.H. Hauge................1/1/70 Joe Jackson...............1/1/70 Vergie Robinson ........... 1/1/70 Ed Jackson,...............1/1/70 Leon Coutee...............1/1/70 James Knox................1/1/70 Mrs. James Knox ........... 1/1/70 **Filling unexpired term of -- Mrs. Elizabeth Porter ....... 1/1/70 Richard Erickson ............ 1/1/70. W.T. Jones..................1/1/69**Fred Smith Father Briones..............1/1/69**Bonnie Hart George Eastman..............1/1/69**Harold Wyman Rev. H.P. Hawkins ........... 1/1/69**Rev. Wal Don Thomas..................1/1/69**Hubert e Vicky Santana...............1/1/69**Dick Lei Motion made by Hendler to concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded by Stork. Motion Carried. r 1 1 4?3' PASCO, WASHINGTON C08NCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MANAGER'S REPORT: JUNE 18, 1968 B.P.O.E. #1730: A letter was read from Ernest Badgett, Esteemed Leading Knight off'iePasco Elk's Lodge, requesting the City Council to waive admission tax fees for their circus which was held June 15, 1968. As this 4is a charitable, non-profit organization, motion made by Hendler to waive the admission tax fees for the Elk's Circus held June 15 1968. Seconded y Greenlee. Motion Carried. (Mr. Baagett notified by letter). RESOLUTION - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: A resolution was submitted by the Benton/Franklin County Commissioners, asking support of their governing bodies to designate a Commuhi'ty Action Agency for Benton and Franklin counties. Following a short discussion, motion made by Hendler that the secretary be instructed to notif the County Commissioners of theounnccil's ecisionthat- no acti—on—'is--n-Re"ded at the present time. Seconded by Carter. Motion Carried. IRA BRICKEY• The City Manager reported the death of Ira Brickey, long-time Cjty ems oyee, and announced funeral plans. Councilman Hendler asked that an expression of sympathy be sent to the family of Mr. Brickey on behalf of the City Council. OLD BRIDGE COMMITTEE: Councilman Hendler reported that the'Old Bridge Committee had met and proposed that two proposals for feasibility study money be submitted to the Urban Arterial Board with the costs shared equally by the cities and counties. As the counties own the bridge, they would submit an application on a 60-40 matching basis. If this proposal is accepted, it would cost the counties $32,000 or $8,000 an entity. The cities would then apply for funds on a 90-10 basis which would cost the four groups approximately $2,000 each. It was the concensus of the Council that funds might be available this year as both cities had arterial streets leadin§ to the bridge. Motion made by Hendler to share proportionately in the initial feasibilit study in the amount of $8U,UUU, or a_n7e_nTity. Secondedy Carter. Motion Carried. (Stork voted no). Motion made by Hendler that the City of Pasco in conjunction with the City of Kennewick submit an a ica ion to the Urban Arterial boardoraT'easibility study—on a asis, and that the counties will share proportionately. econded by Carter. Motion Carried: SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Hendler asked what progress had been made from the intersection on 10th & Lewis, east to 7th Street. Mr. Balderson answered that they were waiting for the Northern Pacific Railway Company to grant a right of way permit off 10th Street to Columbia Street before further corrections could be made. Councilman Hendler asked if a solution had been reached at the Boat Basin. He was informed that the situation was the same. Motion made by Hendler to notify the Corps of Engineers of its intention to cancel lease on 30 -da notice. Seconded by Cooper. Motion carried y the following vote: Carter, Cooper, Hendler & Greenlee. NO: Stork. (Councilman Greenlee pointed out that two opponents of the cancellation were not present). 424 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR.MEETING JUNE 189 1968 Yq •� SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Motion made by Hendler that the Mayor be authorized to sin the State Maps for arterial highways in area. seconded by Cooper. Motion Larried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hendler that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Stork. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9: =6MO G.E.ar er, ayor ATTE : eorge as man, Director oAdministration and ex -of icio.City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day of �.! , 1968. Clerk's Represe'—' ntati ve 1 1