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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-1969 MinutesCITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL O REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 7 AUGUST 5, 1969 1 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: Hilda Campbell, G.E. Carter, M.R. Denney, Ed Hendler and George Stork. Councilmen Donald Cooper and Robert Greenlee were absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Administration and City Engineer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held July 1, 1969, be approved as written. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. Meeting of July 15, 1969, declared "No -Quorum." PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. NO. 79: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were two (2) written protests; namely, Mrs. Querita Cowles of 931 Sylvester and Mrs. Hazel Richardson of Nixon and Adams Street. Mrs. Cowles protested the assessment on the basis that she felt she was not benefited by said improvement, and Mrs. Richardson protested on the basis of previous improvement and conformance to City codes. Mr. Hendler moved that protest of Mrs. Querita Cowles be denied as her property had been benefited by said L.I.D. No. 79, and was considered a fair assessment under the "zone and termini" method of computation. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that assessment of Mrs. on the basis of her previous improvements by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. Hazel Richardson be reduced by $270.43 and conformance to City codes. Seconded Mr. Singular, 1136 W. Park, asked if the City was going to start blading the alleys around the City. He was informed the City would attempt to get to as many as possible. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Mr. Hendler moved that reduction in the amount of $270.43, granted to Mrs. Hazel Richardson, be taken from the Street Department Fund. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. Mayor Carter asked the City Manager to read AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 79, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF.IMPROVING MARGARET STREET FROM LUCAS AVENUE TO AURILIA AVENUE, AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS AND AVENUES IN THE CITY 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, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1334, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE ROLL . Q 40 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 1969 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: by title only. The Ordinance was read by title. The City Attorney advised that in third paragraph, it.should read 'overruled or adjusted:" Mr.- Stor..c.moved that an 'Ordi nance approvi ng and confi rmi-ng- the. assessments=- anTH--•asses-sffi6 't-`rol T of Local- Improvement District No. 7q-,, t:!`ii ch has been created and. establ i shed for the -purpose -of improving Marga..ret'Street from Lucas Avenue to AuH1i-a,,Avenue, and ' - certain other' -streets and avenues in t��e City by the const r_ueti on and i nstal pati o of asphal ti c concrete wearing .course, -asDhal t treated has�Jdo.urse_, :concrete__gutte' and conerete curbs and si7dewal_ks, and all necessary- con -ti ng -p4' items.; as _provided by Ordinance. No. 1334, and- lcv %ing and assessing the amount-tf:ereof_- against the several lots, -tracts, parcels c.f-'Tand and other p.r-operty-shown on`the rot -1, and inserting .the- sum of .$74;5.75.:19 ;%- total assessment rol l.� z_ft, the rate` -of; 7%'. i.nterest- be adopted, as amender:: Seconded by Mrs. Campbell-. Mocarries+ by the following .rol l call .,vote.` `rES: Car *er.,_.Campb,el l , Denney, Hendler`- and. Stork:;-.; NO: None ORDINANCE 1377,. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING VACATION OF NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOTS 1 THROUGH 16, BLOCK 3, SPROUSE ADDITION: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written adverse communications. Mr. Jack Cooney, petitioner, favored the vacation and agreed to 20' utility easement. 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 asked the City Manager to read AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOTS 1 THROUGH 16, BLOCK 3, SPROUSE ADDITION, PASCO, WASHINGTON AS RECORDED IN VOLUME "C".OF PLATS, PAGE 12, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON by title only. The Ordinance was read by title. Mr. Denney moved that an Ordinance vacating the North/South alley adjacent to Lots 1 through 16, Block 3, Sprouse Addition, Pasco, Washington as recorded in volume "C" of Plats, Page 12, Records of Franklin County, Washington be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1378. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR REZONING BLOCK 140, PASCO.LAND COMPANY FIRST ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written adverse communications. Max Brown, representing firm wishing the zone change, favored the C-3 zoning to further development in this area. 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 asked the City Manager to read AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO.FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3 in its -entirety. The Ordinance was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Section 3 should be amended to read "started" instead of'completed within one year. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance changing the zone classification of certain real property within the City of Pasco from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-3 be adopted as amended. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1379. 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: 4.9 AUGUST 5, 1969 1 MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR NORTHWEST PASCO: The City Manager reported the Hearing had -been duly published and posted. There were no -written adverse -communications. A letter was read from the City Planning Commission, favoring the amendment. 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 asked the City Manager to read AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1120; SAID CHANGES CONSISTING OF REVISIONS TO LAND USE AND STREET LAYOUT. BY title only. The Ordinance was read by title. Mr. Stork moved that an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco as adopted by the City Council under Ordinance No. 1120; said changes consisting of revisions to land use and street layout be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1380. PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - NORTH 4TH AVENUE TABLED UNTIL AUGUST 19, 1969. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1371:..(Previ6usly Tabled) AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING.FOR'THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY BY PRESCRIBING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION, REPAIR OR ALTERATIONS OF SWIMMING POOLS, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, AND EQUIPMENT RELATED THERETO; REQUIRING A PERMIT AND INSPECTION THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE STANDARDS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND PRESCRIBING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1371 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that Section 1.4, Page 3, be amended to read $250.00 instead of $100. Seconded by Mrs..Campbell. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance providing for the protection of the public health, welfare and safety by prescribing minimum standards for the design, construction or installation, repair or alterations of swimming pools, public or private, and equipment related thereto; requiring a permit and inspection therefor; providing for the administration and enforcement of the standards set forth herein; and prescribing for penalties for violations thereof be adopted, as amended. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1371. ORDINANCE NO. 1373: (Previously Tabled) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO, AND REGULATING THE BUSINESS OF PLUMBING; PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUILDING IN THE CITY OF PASCO; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR WORK TO BE DONE AND THE FEE TO BE CHARGED THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH Ordinance No. 1373 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance relating to, and regulating the business of plumbing; providing regulations and standards for the installation of plumbing in connection with any building in the City of Pasco; providing for the issuance of permits for work to be done and the fee to be charged therefor; prescribing penalties for the violations thereof; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. 50 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: AUGUST 5, 1969 REV. WILLIE VAUGHN addressed the Council and presented each councilman with a proposed plan to build a multi-purpose building adjacent to Kurtzman Park. He felt there was a real need for such a facility in East Pasco to further recreational, cultural and environmental needs of the area. Cost for such a building was estimated at $550, .00 and it was proposed that H.U.D. finance 2/3 of the program under the Urban Renewal Project and approximately $184,000.00 would be raised by citizens of the communit . Rev. Vaughn asked the City for their assistance by sponsoring such a program. WALLACE WEBSTER, Director of Community Action Committee, supported Rev. Vaughn's statement and felt such a facility could be self-sustaining by renting office spaces, sponsoring recreational events, etc. Councilman Hendler voiced concern over the financial obligation of the City, as, in h his opinion, it was virtually impossible for the City to take on any additional burden. Mayor Carter supported Mr. Hendler's statement, but reiterated if moral support was all was needed as well as administrative assistance, the City of Pasco certainly would Supp their endeavors. Rev. Vaughn invited members of the Pasco City Council to a Neighborhood Improvement Meeting on August 14, 1969 to further discuss this program. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Carter asked the City Manager to read A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TRI -CITY MUTUAL AID FIRE AID AND DISASTER PLAN in its entirety. The Resolution was reas in its entirety. Mr. Stork moved that Resolution adopting the Tri -City Mutual Aid Fire Aid and Disaster Plan be adopted Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 787. Mayor Carter asked the City Manager to read A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN INVESTMENTS PROVIDED HEREIN in its entirety. The Resolution was read in its -entirety. Mrs. Campbell moved that a Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to make certain investments provided herein be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 788. Mayor Carter asked the City Manager to read A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE.CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN -INVESTMENTS PROVIDED HEREIN in its entirety. The Resolution was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that a Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to make certain investments provided herein be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote YES:. Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 791. 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Carter asked the City Manager to read 51 AUGUST 5, 1 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO EXPRESS THEIR DESIRE THAT ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE UTILITIES AND SUCH SERVICES UTILIZING HIGH LINES AND SERVICE POLES ON THE CITY STREETS OF THE CITY OF PASCO BE PLACED UNDERGROUND in its entirety. The Resolution was read in its entirety. Mrs. Campbell moved that this Resolution be tabled pending further study. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION NO. 792. (Councilman Hendler concurred with fellow councilmen on the tabling of Resolution 792, but reiterated that it would not be held in abeyance long as it was his personal opinion that it was most important to the future of Pasco.) Mayor Carter asked the City Manager to read AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE LIBRARY FUND AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,736.00 TO MEET THE EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THE FUNDS THEREFOR in its entirety. The Ordinance was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance declaring an emergency in the Library Fund and appropriating the sum of $1,736.00 to meet the emergency,.and'providing the funds therefor be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1381. BILLS: The following bills were presented for approval of the Council: Current Expense Fund Cemetery Fund Library Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund Street Fund Water/Sewer. Const. Fund Golf Fund Water/Sewer Fund Administrative Services Fund Equipment Fund Payroll Fund G.O. Bond, '69 Fund Firemen's Pension Fund Urban Renewal Fund Urban Renewal Escrow Fund L.I.D. 78 Fund L.I.D. 79 Fund L.I.D. 80 Fund $.l&,046 -.-5l- 175.82 2;849.56 701.47 2,450.32 3,918.10 84,273.61 1,459.52 14,716.05 4,393.51 9,859.25 15,038.57 1,228.03 2,920.31- 68,724.72 2,460.00 189.28 248.18 1,369.78 TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $2335022:59 Mr. Stork moved that Warrant Nos. 4587 through 4849 in the total amount of $ ,233,-022.59. , be approved for payment this 5th day of August, 1969. Seconded by Mrs. Campbe . Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. 52 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: The following payroll claims were presented for approval of the council: General Administration' $ 5,193.92 Community Development 5,398.99 Fire Department 18,645.87 Police Department 28,486.96 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: 57,7_2577T CEMETERY FUND 2,196.48 LIBRARY FUND 4,837.85 PARK FUND 2,896.64 RECREATION FUND 11,935.30 STREET FUND 6,962.72 GOLF FUND 5,125.63 WATER/SEWER FUND 16,568.27 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FUND 11,145.80 EQUIPMENT FUND 1,884.28 URBAN RENEWAL FUND 8,745.85 TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $130,024.56 AUGUST 5, L Mr. Hendler moved that payroll claims in the total amount of $130,024.56 be approved fo payment this 5th day of August, 1969. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: BALLET ACADEMY, Carolyn_Felix, Dance School, 114 N. 10th. SALES LEAD AGENCY, Florence Montgomery, Answering Service, 507 N. 4th. ROBO CAR WASH, Geo. Phillips, Car Wash, 1909 W. Court. CONN CONSTRUCTION CO., Contractor, 719 W. Lewis. D.J.'s CORNER, Dan McAlphin, Cafe, 215 N. 4th. EDDIE MAYS ENTERPRISES, Restaurant, 1800 W. Lewis. W.R. O'ROURKE, Plumbing & Heating, 339 S. 2nd, Walla Walla, Wash. GABBIE'S CAFE, Curtis Schmierer, Cafe, 1129 W. Court. SLIM JIM, Dwayne Ratcliffe, Sell Exercise Equip., 711 W. Columbia. DAN'S RICHFIELD SERVICE, Danny Poland, Service Station, 1502 N. 4th. LLOYD FINLEY'S CHEVRON STATION, Service Station, 10th & Lewis. PASCO SWIM CLUB, Concession, Memorial Park, Pasco, Wash. ARCHDOMES, INC., William Cawley, Mfg. Fibreglass Materials, Big Pasco. THE HASKINS CO., S.A. Haskins, Contractor, 3613 E. Main, Spokane, Wash. Mr. Hendler moved that all business license applications be approved and that Pasco Swim Club be granted a "No -Fee" license. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: PROCLAMATION - FAMILY REUNION DAY: Mayor Carter proclaimed Sunday, August 10, 1969 as FAMILY REUNION DAY in Pasco and he urged all fellow citizens to set aside this day for family activities, picnics, i CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: 53. AUGUST 5, 1969 APPOINTMENT - COMMUNITY'ACTION COMMITTEE: Mayor Carter appointed M.R. Denney as the Ci, representative to the Community Act on Committee and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. PASCO LIONS CLUB: A letter of appreciation was read from the Pasco Lions Club, thankin� the City o Pasco for their assistance during the annual 4th of July picnic. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNICATION: A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce, end the Old Bridge omm ttee s e orts for a new facility across the Columbia River. MANAGER"S REPORT: RED LION MOTEL/AMERICAN OIL CO. LEASE: Mr. Hendler moved that the Mayor be authorized sign sub -lease with mer can Oil Company per agreement submitted for the Council's peru Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH COMMISSION: Mayor. Carter submitted the following names as his appointments to the newly formed Youth Commission: Dan Derouin, Paul Eason, Doug Haake Ron Howard, Sally Howard, Nancy Jones, Kris Shafstall, Mike Stanley, Margaret Wheeler, Dan Wick, Gloria Van Buren and Edith Varner. Mr. Hendler moved to concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. G.E. CARTER, MAYOR AND EX -OFFICIO CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this_day of, 1969. C , LE K REPRESENTATIVE 1