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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-1968 Minutes464 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: NOVEMBER.19, 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, Arthur Fletcher, Ed Hendler, Hilda Campbell, and George Stork. Councilman Robert Greenlee arrived at 9:40 P.M. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Administration, Director of -Community Development, and Director of Public Works. Mayor Carter congratulated Hilda Campbell upon her appointment to Position No. 4 on the Pasco City Council, filling the unexpired term of Allen Stinson, resigned. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Pair. Hendler moved that the minutes of the regular council meeting,held November 6, 1968, Se approve as written. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion arried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications pro or con. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1327: Aid ORDINA14CE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND AND APPROPRIATING $50,000 TO PARTIALLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF EMERGENCY BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 1316, AND MAKI14G CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS AND ADDITIONS IN CERTAIN BUDGET ITEMS TO ACCOMPLISH THE USES AND PURPOSES HEREAFTER SET FORTH. Ordinance No. 1327 was read in its entirety. Mr. Stork moved that Ordinance No. 1327 be adopted, Seconded by Mr. Fletcher. Motion carried y eo7iowing ro ca I vote. . Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Campbell, and Stork. NO: None. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 13-1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1203 (ZONING ORDINANCE), INCREASING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERSHIP FROM THREE TO FIVE MEMBERS: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications pro or con. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE 1,10. 1328: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13-1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1203 AND PASCO CITY CODE 11-80, RELATING TO BOARD CREATION AND BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, A14D PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND AMENDMENT THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1328 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1328 be adoeted. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by tie fo T -owing r6T cad l vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Campbell, and Stork. NO: None. Cj X C'? 1 1 1 1 1 465 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: NOVEMBER 19, 1968 There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE--NOv 1330: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE UTILITY TAXES CHARGED AGAINST THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AND AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1072, AND PASCO CITY CODE 3-16,08 BY ADDING SUBSECTION (f). Ordinance No. 1330 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1330 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Fletcher. Motion carried by the following ,ro caTl vote. . Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Campbell, and Stork. NO: None. CALL FOR BIDS - 9 SEDANS: Specifications for furnishing nine (9) sedans for the City o asco were submitted for the City Council's perusal. Following discussion relative to delivery dates, number of cars to be traded in, and various alternates, Mr. Hendler moved that the City call for bids for nine (9) four -door sedans and open bids on Decem er Seconded y r. Fletcher. Motion carried by the fo owing roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Campbell, and Stork. NO: None. CODIFICATION OF CITY ORDINANCES: An Agreement was submitted by Book Publishing Company of seattie,—I,ia—sh-i-n-g-t-o-n---to up -date and codify all City Ordinances at a cost of approximately $4,000 - $5,000, and further, that Book Publishing Company retain rights for this service for five (5) years. It was reported that a service such as this had been budgeted in the 1969 Budget for the City of Pasco. (lr. Hendler moved that the Mavor be authorized to execute Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco with-Book—PubTishin -Com an for co1ii`cat on an up - 7_ atin of a Cit Ordinances. Secon e Mr. Stork. lotion carried by the following ro=—call vote. . Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Campbell, and Stork. NO: idone. NE14 BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. 754: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO I14PROVE MERIDIAN AVENUE FROM HENRY STREET TO SYLVESTER STREET, AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS AND AVENUES IN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE WEARING COURSE, ASPHALT TREATED BASE COURSE, CONCRETE GUTTER AND CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS, AND ALL NECESSARY CONTINGENT ITEMS, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF SAID IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTIES SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENT TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON DeCEMBER 17, 1968. Resolution No. 754 was read in its entirety. Discussion ensued as to the use of Street money for improvements of this type as a City participation measure, as well.as consolidation with larger districts to form L.I.D.'s in order to realize savings. Mr. Hendler moved that Resolution No. 754 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by the Following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Campbell, and Stork. NO: Bone. CITY OF PASCO 14INUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: NOVEMBER 19, 1968 SALE OF CITY PARKING LOT: The Staff reported that Seattle First National Bank Faa Micafed an in Brest in either leasing or buying the Columbia Street Parking Lot and asked the Council's consideration. Mr. Hendler moved that Columbia Parking Lot consisting of Lots 11 and 12 Block 22 Plat of Pasco. owned e i o asco is no longer needed or munici a uroses and tberefore,ldeclaredsurplus. Seconded by fir. etc er. 5713n arrie . Mr. Hendler moved that Columbia Parkin rice of $25,000, with right to re ect a December U, 1968. Seconded by Mr. Stor Lot be advertised for sale at a minimum n/or all bias; to be opened k. otion Carrie (Fletcher a s acne GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE: Director of Administration Eastman reported that Addendum No. I to 7=69 69 Group Medical Specifications, changing bid opening from 2:00 P.H., December 12, 1968, to 8:00 P.M., December 12, 1968, had been prepared and would be mailed to all prospective bidders. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license application was read for approval of the Council: INTERIORS UNLIMITED, INC., Carl Zerr, Interior Decorating, 524 W. Clark. Mr. Hendler moved that business license a lication of Interiors Unlimited Inc. be approved. Seconaea By Mr. Cooper. Motion Car - 71e -T. - BILLS: The following bills were read for approval of the Council: Current Expense Fund Administrative Services Fund Cemetery Fund Equipment Fund Golf Fund Library Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund Street Fund Water/Sewer Fund Urban Renewal Fund Total all Funds: $ 860.44 2,230.82 28.24 2,091.53 1,475.07 16.88 252.46 167.21 11,063.92 22,200.10 81 485.01 fir. Hendler moved that Warrant Nos. 2790 through 2850 in the total amount of $121,871.68 be approved for payment this 19th day of November, 1968. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Campbell, and Stork. NO: None. 1 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE: A letter was read from Donald P. Morton, Director of Benton -Franklin overnmental Conference, stating that the Conference should establish a continuing Planning Program at a General Regional Planning level. In order to implement this phase, it was determined by the Conference that this would require an addition of two persons; in terms of financing, an addition to the Conference Budget of approximately $15,000 per year or an increase of 50% over the present budget. The first alternative is to ask each participating agency for an increase of 50% in their annual contribution; the second alternative would be for the member agencies to contribute usable services and/or manpower in lieu of a monetary u contribution. Mr. Hendler moved that other agencies such as Hospital District Port District and School District be asked to participate for a share of the deficit. Seconde by 11r. Stor . 11 oti on arri ed. 9 i CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COU14CIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: NOVEMBER 19, 1968 467 FUEL OIL BID OPENING: The following is a tabulation of fuel oil bids received in a joint Call for Bids with the Pasco School District. It was the Staff's recommendation that bid be awarded to Western Fuel Company of Yakima, Washington, at $3.32 per barrel. PER BARREL PER BARREL COMPANY P.S. 300 P.S. 400 BUNKER C Atlantic Richfield No Bid November 19, Blackline Asphalt Sales 3.395 3.095 2.895 Texaco No Bid G.V. Manderville Tristate Oil & Asphalt 3.43 3.13 2.98 Union Oil of California No Bid 19, 1973 Western Fuel Company 3.32** 3.02 2.85 W.I. & M. Fuel Co. 3.37 3.07 2.87 **Low Bidder Mr. Hendler moved that recommendation of the Staff be accepted and bid for P.S. 300 be awarded to Oesternrue] Company in Fe amount of 772 per barrel. Secon y Mr. Fletcher. I- oti on Carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Carter appointed the following individuals to the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT and asked the Council's concurrence: NAME EXPIRATION DATE Mr. Cooper moved that the Pasco Cit Council concur with Ila or Carter's a oint- ments. Seconded y r. Motion otion arrie Mayor Carter appointed the following individuals to the PASCO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION and asked the Council's concurrence: Mrs. Ray Hart(replacing Frank Bell) April 7, 1972 Mrs. Ethel Sylvester(replacing Neal Smiley) February 2, 1973 Mr. Cooper moved that the Pasco Cit Council concur with Pyla or Carter's appoint- ments. Seconded by 11r. Stop lotion Carried. MANAGER'S REPORT: The following Exclusion Endorsement was submitted by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (City Liability Carrier) for the City's consideration: "It is agreed that the insurance does not apply to bodily injur orr� opert• ddama�e arising out of riot, civil commotion, or mo action or out 0 any act or omission in connection with the prevention or suppression of any of the foregoing." As an alternative, Fireman's Fund suggested an Umbrella Policy with limits of $1,000,000.00, at an,added cost of approximately $2,400 a year which would protect the City in the event of riot or civil commotion. This is to be studied by the Insurance Committee. Mr. Hendler moved that the City MANAGER accept and sign the exclusion as presented bj Fireman's Fund. Seconded by Mr. Fletcher. motionCarrie—F. Jack Williams November 19, 1969 David Squires Bob Lovelace November November 19, 19, 1970 1971 G.V. Manderville November 19, 1972 Luther Burden November 19, 1973 Mr. Cooper moved that the Pasco Cit Council concur with Ila or Carter's a oint- ments. Seconded y r. Motion otion arrie Mayor Carter appointed the following individuals to the PASCO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION and asked the Council's concurrence: Mrs. Ray Hart(replacing Frank Bell) April 7, 1972 Mrs. Ethel Sylvester(replacing Neal Smiley) February 2, 1973 Mr. Cooper moved that the Pasco Cit Council concur with Pyla or Carter's appoint- ments. Seconded by 11r. Stop lotion Carried. MANAGER'S REPORT: The following Exclusion Endorsement was submitted by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (City Liability Carrier) for the City's consideration: "It is agreed that the insurance does not apply to bodily injur orr� opert• ddama�e arising out of riot, civil commotion, or mo action or out 0 any act or omission in connection with the prevention or suppression of any of the foregoing." As an alternative, Fireman's Fund suggested an Umbrella Policy with limits of $1,000,000.00, at an,added cost of approximately $2,400 a year which would protect the City in the event of riot or civil commotion. This is to be studied by the Insurance Committee. Mr. Hendler moved that the City MANAGER accept and sign the exclusion as presented bj Fireman's Fund. Seconded by Mr. Fletcher. motionCarrie—F. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MANAGER'S REPORT: NOVEMBER 19, 1968 COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE: Correspondence was received from the Community c ion Commiltee, requesting that the City Council appoint a representative to the C.A.C. This will be discussed further at the next regular Workshop Meeting. GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE MEETING: The meeting of the Governmental Conference scneauled for novemBer ME, nas been changed to November 25, 1968, Kennewick City Hall at 7:30. CITY/COUNTY JAIL FACILITY: A letter was read from the County Commissioners, asking ME e City Council assign some staff people to study the needs, costs, financing, and other related problems toward a joint City/County Jail Facility. Mr. Greenlee moved that this request be left to the discretion of the City Manacler to assi n City Staf to meet with the County Commissioners, or their des1nees, for a study on joi t City7ountX JailPolice Com ex. Seconded y Mr. Fletcher. o ion arriea. Mr. Hendler suggested that the County Commissioners be notified, in writing, of the City's interest to participate in joint venture. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. AND EX -OFFICIO CITY CLERK D. 11TY14E UMPBEII, CITY TTTORNEY? C S RS UIVE LJ 1