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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-1969 MinutesCITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: OCTOBER 7, 1969 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, Hilda Campbell, Ed Hendler and M.R. Denney. Also present were: Director of Administration, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of September 16, 1969, Page Two, Arvid Grant Agreement, be amended to read: "Mr. Hendler moved that the changes as recommended by the City Attorney be incorporated into the agreement and APPROVED, then sent to Arvid Grant for his signature and approval." Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of September f6, 1969, be approved as amended. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF REZONING LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK 119, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION AND LOTS 5 THROUGH.10, BLOCK 1, LONG'S FIRST ADDITION FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: Director of Administration'Daigler declared that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written protests. A letter was read from James McCurry, Acting Secretary of the City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. 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. 1390: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1390 was read by title. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance changing the zone classification of certain real property within the City of Pasco from Commercial C-1 to Commercial C-3 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney and Hendler. NO: None. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF REZONING THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 30 EAST WILAMETTE MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTHERLY OF STATE HIGHWAY 12 FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: 69. OCTOBER 7, 1969 Director of Administration Daigier declared that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written adverse communications. A letter was read from James McCurry, Acting Secretary of the City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. BILL McCLURE, representing John Deere Implement Company, stated that he favored proposed zone change as his business would be a definite asset to the community and to the area. He showed pictures of their other facilities to emphasize the cleanliness and orderliness of their installations in Walla Walla and surrounding area. MIKE LAMPSON, realator for proposed installation, favored the zone change as a means of encouraging future development. 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. 1391: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO _ COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1391 was read by title. 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. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell and Hendler. NO: Denney MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO HEAR APPEAL TO REZONE LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 7, O'KEEFE'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1: Director of Administration declared that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. Written communication was received from Helen Lenhart (owner) and Theron Wright (occupant) protesting the Planning Commission's,decision to deny zone change request. A letter was read from James McCurry, Acting Secretary 0 of the Planning Commission, denying request for zone change. THERON WRIGHT favored the zone change:as he operated a wholesale upholstery business in the establishment and proposed future improvements to the property if the. zone change was approved. HELEN LENHART, owner of property, stated that her tenant had cleaned up the area, was neat and orderly, and definitely was very quiet and had not caused a traffic problem. She felt a building occupied and maintained was a greater asset than a building standing idle and run-down. RUSSELL WISEMAN was concerned about spot zoning in relation to the protection of property owners immediately adjacent to said business. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Councilman Hendler felt the petitioners had a valid request, had proven their good faith by cleaning up the property, and was conducive to surrounding businesses. He, therefore, favored the zone change request. Mayor Carter sympathized with petitioners and agreed that they had improved the area considerably, but being a member of the Planning Commission, had to oppose the zone change request. Councilman Denney was concerned about weeds adjacent to building and felt the property should be improved more before consideration of the zone change. 70 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 1392: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY COMMERCIAL C-1. OCTOBER 7, 1969 ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL OF PASCO FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO Ordinance No. 1392 was read by title. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance changing the zone classification of certain real property within the City of Pasco from Residential R-2 to Commercial C-1 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Denney and Hendler. NO: Carter and Cooper. In view of the absence of two councilmen, Mayor Carter moved that Ordinance No. 1392 be brought back at the next regular council meeting for further consideration. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. VISITORS: RUSSELL WISEMAN was recognized by the Council and voiced his concern over repair of arterial and L.I.D. improved streets in the City of Pasco. It was his feeling that the streets were not replaced to the same standards as in the beginning, resulting in low spots, roughness, etc. At the request of Councilman Hendler, the Staff will look into the situation in Stadium Park Addition. OLD BUSINESS: L.I.D. COLUMBIA STREET - (Proposed No. 81): Following discussion and recommendations of Public earing, held September 16', 1969, the -"City Council decided to Proceed wi Phase I and eliminate Phase II until a later date. The City Engineer explained details of project and estimated starting of construction time. ORDINANCE NO. 1393: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF COLUMBIA STREET FROM 10TH AVENUE TO 4TH AVENUE IN THE CITY BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND IN- STALLING ASPHALT TREATED BASE COURSE, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING, GUTTERS AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 795 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON; ES- TABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 81; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENT BE MADE BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY IN SAID DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS"; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND -SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS. Ordinance No. 1393 was read by title. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance ordering the improvement of Columbia Street from 10th Avenue to 4th Avenue in the City by grading, constructing and installing asphalt treated base course, asphalt concrete surfacing, gutters and all incidental work, all in accordance with Resolution No. 795 of the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington; establishing Local Improvement District No. 81; pro- viding the method of assessment in said District; providing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon the property in said District, payable by the mode of "Payment by Bonds"; and providing for the issuance and sale of Local Improvement District Warrants, re- deemable in cash and local Improvement District Bonds be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Cooper, Denney and Hendler. NO: None. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: 71 OCTOBER 7, 1969 SIGN VARIANCE - RED LION MOTEL: Mr. Jim Bridge, owner of Red Lion Motel, requested a variance in the Sign Ord e to construct a sign 10' x 50', adjacent to Riverview Drive In Theatre. Also read was a copy of letter sent to Red Lion Motel by James McCurry, Building Inspector, outlining provisions of Ordinance No. 1179. Discussion ensued as to location of sign, materials to be used and durability of same. Mr. Hendler moved that sign variance request of Red Lion Motel be granted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1394: AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE AMOUNT OF THE AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES NECESSARY TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES, LESS THE ESTIMATED REVENUES FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN AD VALOREM TAXATION, FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST UPON THE GENERAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY -OF PASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1970; TO LEVY THE ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1970 AND APPROPRIATING SAME TO CERTAIN FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. Ordinance No. 1394 was read in its entirety. Mr. Cooper moved that an Ordinance to fix the amount of the ad valorem tax levies necessary to raise the amount of estimated expenditures, less the estimated revenues from sources other than ad valorem taxation, for the General Fund and for the payment of principal and interest upon the General Bonded Indebtedness of the:City of Pasco for the fiscal year 1970; to levy the annual ad valorem taxes of the City of Pasco for the fiscal year 1970'and appropriating'same.to certain funds for.;certain purposes be adopted. Seconded:by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried,by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney -and Hendler. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 799: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IS NECESSARY FOR URBAN RENEWAL. Resolution No. 799 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that a Resolution declaring that the acquisition of certain real property is necessary for Urban Renewal be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney and Hendler. NO: None. RAW AND FINISHED WATERLINE - JOHN M. KELTCH: Correspondence was received from San ra Stanley, City Engineer, a v s ng tat John M. Keltch had satisfactorily completed work -on raw and finished waterline according to plans and specifications, and recommended acceptance of the work. Mr. Hendler moved that recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the Department,of Labor & Industries and Washington State Tax'Commission be so notified. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried: 5 -MILLION GALLON RESERVOIR - JENSEN-GREEN: Correspondence was received from Sandra Stanley, City Engineer, a v s ng tat Jensen -Green had satisfactorily completed work on 5 -million gallon reservoir according .to plans and specifications, and recommended acceptance of the work. Mr. Hendler moved"that recommendation of -the City Engineer be accepted and that the Department of Labor & Industries and Washington State Tax Commission be so notified. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. 72 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: OCTOBER 7, 1969 ANTI-TRUST LITIGATION - ROCKWELL MFG. COMPANY: Mrs. Campbell moved that Nicholas B.O'Connell be retained to represent the City- of Pasco -in an Anti -Trust Litigation Suit-against'Rockwell Manufacturing. -.Company. -and others. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried.* CALL FOR BIDS - TRAFFIC LIGHTS & CONSTRUCTION - 7TH & LEWIS: Mr. Hendler moved that a Call for Bids for purchase, construction and inst—aTFation of traffic light at 7th and Lewis be made, and opened at 10:00 A.M., November 4, 1969. Seconded by Mrs: Campbell: Motion Carried. BILLS: The following bills were read for approval of the Council: 'Current Expense Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund' Street ' Fund Water/Sewer,Const. Fund Golf Fund Water/Sewer Fund Administrative Services Fund Firemen's Pension Fund Equipment Rental Fund Urban'Renewal Fund Payroll Fund GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $.8,635.50 4.71 265.73 648.06. 13,828.72 _ 92.93 5,074.64 2,790.47 1,487.22 338.01' .. 13-,432.16 3,073.17 . Mrs. Campbell moved that Warrant Nos. 5218 through 5339 in the total amount of $49,671,'3Z� be approved for payment this 7th day o cto er, 1969 Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mr. Hendler moved that Urban Renewal Housing Payments in the 'total amount of $43,708.00 be approved subject to the availability of funds. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: NIEVES BOUTIQUE, Betty Sellers, Dressmaking, 724 Court Street TOM LOCATI, Vending Machine, 502 N. 4th, FRED'S CONOCO, Tom Locati, Service Station, 502 N. 4th COLUMBIA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, G. Hersrud, Studio, 702 W. Lewis A & E DIESEL, -Whse. & Retail,Parts, 930 "A" Street. FUTRONIS, INC.,:Electronics, Bruce-Hamick, 1228 S. 5th SALLY'S DRESSMAKING, Stacie Saylor, Dressmaking, 1817 Cartmell. Mr. Hendler moved that'all business license.applications be approved, and that A & E Diesel's license be granted for sale of parts only - no repair work permitted. Seconded by Mr. Cooper., Motion Carried. GENERAL DISCUSSION: CHIEF CHARLES N. LEARY: The following correspondence was received from Police Chief CharTe-s--ff.- Leary: "Due to the illness of Captain Glenn Sickels, I assigned Sgt. Norman Blundon to the position of Watch Commander in charge:of the 1st Watch, effective August 22, 1969. I have received written word from Dr. C. Bisgaard that Capt. Sickels will not be able to return to his duties for a minimum of two (2) months. Due to the above, I request that Sgt. Blundon be temporarily appointed to the rank of Captain, with the responsibilities and pay of this position; said pay to be retroactive to August 22, 1969, when he assumed the duties of a Watch Commander." 1 W., CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING GENERAL DISCUSSION - Continued: OCTOBER 7, 1969 Mr. Carter moved that request of Police Chief Charles Leary be approved. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. CITY TREASURER: The following correspondence was received from City Treasurer, Ruth Modesky: "The Assessment Roll for L.I.D. #79 was submitted to me in the amount of $74,575.10. The prepay collections amounted to $25,756..47, leaving a balance to be financed in the amount of $48,818.72. The Assessment Roll for L.I.D. #80 was submitted to me in the amount of $206,590.81 and the amount of prepay amounted to $43,516.79, leaving a:balance to be financed in the amount of $163,074.02. The total amount to -be financed for the three (3) L.I.D.'s is as follows: L.I.D. #78- $ 33,307.21 L.I.D. #79 48,818.72 L.I D. #80 163 074.02 Total: $245, Mr. Hendler moved that any action on this request be tabled until the arrival of the new City Manager on October 13th. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Carter appointed Tom Morrison (unexpired term of Paul Talbot), expiration date of August 21, 1971 and J.E. Goulet, Jr. (unexpired term,of Carl Fredrickson) expiration date of August 21, 1972, to the GAS EXAMINERS BOARD and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Denney moved to concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. Mayor Carter appointed A.J. Tate (unexpired term of Gene Brown), expiration date of April 7, 1974, to the PLANNING COMMISSION and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved to concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. Mayor Carter appointed Sandra Stanley (unexpired term of George Eastman), expiration date of January 1, 1971; Raymond MacDonald (unexpired term of Lozie Barnes), expiration date of January 1, 1971, and Norman Blundon (unexpired term of William T. Jones), expiration date of January 1, 1971, to the HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved to concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. Mayor Carter will attend the NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY COMMITTEE meetings on a temporary basis. REPORT OF BID OPENING: Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M., October 2, 1969 for construction of Water Pollution Control Plant Additions. Mr. C.F. Whetsler', Director of Public Works reported -that Teeples & Thatcher of Portland, Oregon were the low bidders in the amount of $571,009.95. He further reported that Mr. Russ Taylor of the Washington Water Pollution Control Commission was fairly certain that Federal money would be -Appropriated for this project, but as of this date, no firm committment was made. Mr. Hendler moved that award of this contract be tabled until a firm committment was received as to availability of funds, and that Teeples & Thatcher be con- tacted of our continued interest. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. 74 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER'7, 1969 MANAGER'S REPORT: Director of Administration Daigler reminded the Council that we had one payroll and.claims period for which warrants were'to be written, and asked who would sign warrants in the absence of a City Manager. Mr. Hendler.moved that Mayor Carter and Director of Administration Daigler would sign warrants during this interim period. Seconded by Mrs. -Campbell. Motion Carried. Counci lman. Hend.ler_ commended the � Staff and City- Employees- for their- patience heirpatience and perseverence during the last three months while the City was in the throes of management changes. Councilmen Hendler.and Carter asked that a.letter of commendation be written to all City employees and posted on the bulletin board in appreciation of a job "well done." ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:00 POM.� 4.E. CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: FFM V. VAIGLW,-DI RECTOR OF ADMINIST AND EX- 0 CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED.this =- 2/ :day -.of � '.--aw� 1969. CT/K S REPRESENTATIVE > 1