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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1970 MinutesCITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 17, 1970 Meeting called to order at 8:05 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, Hilda Campbell, Sam Hunt, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee, Ed Hendler and George Stork. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Carter moved that Paragraph I, under New Business be corrected to read that Councilman Hendler "abstained" instead of voting no, and further, that spelling of Mr. Denney's name be corrected. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of March 3, 1970 be approved, as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. VISITORS: RUSSELL WISEMAN addressed the Council and asked if consideration could be given to provide more lockers at the Golf Course so that the younger golfers who had no transportation would not have to carry their clubs back and forth. They would be willing to pay for such services and indicated that interest was high among the adult golfers for more lockers. The City Manager will look into the possibility of providing more lockers, and possibly, whether or not the School District might be interested in sharing cost. DICK TAYLOR, Y.M.C.A. Representative, submitted a Release of Use of Building, (Old Library Building), effective May 1, 1970, stating they had.outgrown the facilities, as such, but would like to meet with the Council relative to using Richardson Pool, and possibly, converting it to a year -around facility. Mr. Taylor and his staff were invited to a Workshop Meeting on March 31, 1970 to discuss this further. EUGENE SMITH asked why recent disturbance involving Robert Orange and two Pasco policemen was kept from the news media for two weeks. He was concerned over the safety and welfare of east Pasco residents and directed questions to the Council. Mr. Smith was informed that nothing had been kept from the news media, and that routine reports had been filed by the officers of the incident. Councilman Hendler defended Police policies and asked if any member of the audience had spoken to Chief Leary or the City Manager i'n regard to problem as the City Council was only a Legislative Body. Comments pro and con were voiced by Councilmen Hunt and Denney. Wayne Jackson, Counselor at Pasco High School felt a definite problem did exist and urged the City to look into it. Questions were directed to Capt. Kenneth Hutton of the Pasco Police Department, relative to details and whether or not a shot was fired inside the house. He stated the revolver misfired outside the house and no children were present in the room when the officers used Mace. Further comments were voiced by members of the audience and Mayor Carter assured delegation that the City Manager and Council would look into the.situation. 118 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: MARCH 17, 1970 RESOLUTION NO. 814: A RESOLUTION TO NAME "PASCO BULLDOG WEEK." Resolution No. 814 was read in its entirety by Mayor Carter. Mr. Hendler moved that a Resolution to name "Pasco Bulldog Week" be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Hunt, Hendler, Denney, Greenlee and Stork.. NO: None. A standing ovation was given to the team as they entered the Council Chambers and Mayor Carter conveyed the Council's best wishes to the Bulldogs when they travel to Seattle March 20 - 21st to compete for first place in the State of Washington. Coach Don Monson introduced the players and reiterated that Pasco had the finest of basketball players and hopes were high of capturing the first place berth for the first time since 1947. NEW BUSINESS: POLICE UNIFORMS: Police Officers Ron Johnson, Lew Smathers and Dennis Kasparek modeled the new uniform while Police Chief Charles Leary narrated on them. Special emphasis was placed on U.S. flag patch on right sleeve as well as light blue color for neater appearance. He reported that all officers would-be wearing the new uniform, starting the morning of March 18th. RESOLUTION NO. 815: Prior to the reading of Resolution No. 815 (Youth Coordinator Program), discussi ensued among the Councilmen as to its merits. Mr. Hunt enlightened them on the program, which in essence, assists under privileged youth in finding employment. It is financed by local and Federal grant on a.1/3 - 2/3 basis. It would employ a full-time youth coordinator and secretary. The City's contribution could be in the form of "In -Kind" services, thereby alleviating the necessity for an outlay of funds at this time. Councilman Hendler reminded his collegues that we had a Washington State Employment Agency, Tri -Cities Employment Council, and a Merit -Employment Council, all dedicated to finding work for the unemployed as well as under privileged, and asked what purpose a Youth Coordinator Program would serve. He was informed this was for under privileged youth and not adults. Fred Clagett, former Mayor of Richland, stated that the cities of Kennewick and Richland had voted to support the program, and if it were not successful at the end of one year, the cities could vote to discontinue it. Mayor Carter asked the City Manager to read A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE YOUTH COORDINATOR PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE JOINT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS in its entirety. Resolution No. 815 was read in its entirety. Mr. Stork moved that a Resolution supporting the Youth Coordinator Program and authorizing the Mayor to sign the joint application for Federal funds be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Hunt, Denney, Hendler, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. 119 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1970 LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM: Mr. Alfred addressed the Council and solicitated their interest in a Litt a League Program in Pasco. He said he could get donated labor and materials, but needed the land on which to construct such a field. The Council stated they had some land available which had been deeded to the City for use as a park, and if Mr—Alfred would come in to talk to the City -Manager, arrangements could be made to convert some of this acreage to good use. BARGAINING AGREEMENT - FIREMEN: City Manager Max Pope submitted report, relative to pay increases for Pasco Firemen, and asked if the Council wanted to grant pay increase per their proposal. As thele- wasno visible means of finding the necessary money at this time, Mr. Denney moved that the firemen be advised that their proposal, as presented, be denied at this time. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hunt, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 812: A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION.811, BEING A RESOLUTION ENTITLED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHASE AVENUE FROM LEWIS STREET TO COURT STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO ARTERIAL STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING STORM SEWERS, CURBS, GUTTERS, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, ASPHALT TREATED BASE COURSE, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND -TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS A PART OF THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SAID ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON APRIL 7, 1970. Resolution No. 812 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that Resolution No. 812 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hunt, Hendler, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 813: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHASE AVENUE FROM LEWIS STREET TO COURT STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO'ARTERIAL STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING STORM SEWERS, CURBS, GUTTERS, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, ASPHALT TREATED BASE COURSE, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS A PART OF THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SAID ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON APRIL 7, 1970. Resolution No. 813 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hunt moved that Resolution No. 813 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler, Hunt, Greenlee and Stork. .NO: None. 120 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1413: MARCH 17, 1970 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, AS PROVIDED JN CHAPTER 94, LAWS OF 1970, EXTRAORDINARY SESSION. The City Manager read Ordinance No. 1413 in its entirety. Mr. Denney moved that an Ordinance enacting a sales and use tax within the City of Pasco, as provided in Chapter 94, Laws of 1970, Extraordinary Session, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler, Hunt, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. ANNEXATION REQUEST - DALE MATHES: An annexation packet containing letter of intent, boundary description, map, signed petition of owners representing 75% of assessed value of area to be annexed, letter from City Planning Commission recommending the zoning of parcels to be annexed and map showing recommended zoning was presented to the Council. Mr. Hendler moved that annexation packet for Dales Mathes be accepted and copy filed with County Auditor. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. Mr. Greenlee moved that a Public Hearing be held April 7, 1970, for the purpose of hearing annexation request. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. It was suggested by Mr. Greenlee that the City Manager secure letter from Pat Griffin Company, asking for 30' right of way prior to public hearing on April 7, 1970. The Staff will do this. Mr. Stork moved that the Mayor convene an annexation board and submit their findings prior to the Public Hearing on April 7, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. REPORT,OF COUNCILMAN HENDLER - URBAN RENEWAL: Mr. Greenlee moved that the following report by Councilman Ed Hendler be incorporated into.the minutes. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. "On the morning of March 11, 1970, I met with Mr. Harriman Thatcher, Director of Field Services for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and discussed the Pasco Urban Renewal Project. We met for approximately 12 hours and the following is my summation of our conversations. Although our project is behind schedule as to our original time table established in our original application, it is within the boundaries of the criteria established by HUD. Most of the projects that are currently underway have experienced various de- lays due to unforeseen difficulties. that have arisen because of personnel, con- structional problems, inflation, etc. It was agreed that as soon as the City commences its portion of Urban Renewal improvements, that it would enhance the public relations of the Urban Renewal Project since there will be visual signs of the movement of the project in the area. I in- formed Mr. Thatcher that the City of Pasco will commence the sight improvements as far as the City's portions are concerned this spring and they will be completed early summer. At the present time, there is money available which is on a limited basis for loans to the people within the project itself for rehabilitation purposes. This is 3% money If we have any people in our area who may be involved or in need of this assistance, they should be submitted as soon as possible since this money is available on a first come, first served basis. 121 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1970 URBAN RENEWAL REPORT - Continued: We can also apply what costs are necessary for general cleanup to the overall project. In other words, general cleanup can be a project cost. I am recommending that our project director take this into consideration. It was suggested that we reappraise our position as to the Urban Renewal project in relationship to the original planned program and its relationship to current costs and possible modifications and submit an amended application for whatever may be necessary If there are additional costs involved, this can be funded, within certain limitations on the same ratio as the original project was funded. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is regionalizing their offices and we will be under the direction of Mr. Neil Paull in Seattle to allow for a closer loca tie with N.U.D. I inquired as to the procedures we have been using for appraisals of our properties in East Pasco and was informed that the procedures have been proper and according to the rules that H.U.D. has currently in effect. Mr. Thatcher informed me that H.U.D. has found no area where we have not complied unde their rules and regulations and the administrating of their and our funds. I further discussed our Central Business District projects that this Council has been advised of as to the possibility of H.U.D. participation. All future H.U.D. projects will be considered subject to two main criteria, which are: (1) "the project must enhance new moderate low-cost housing", and (2) that the project will create new jobs for the unemployed and minority members of our community. Further discussion indicate( that there may be a possibility of participation by H.U.D. as well as other Federal, State or local agencies in any redevelopment`of-the Central Business District and/or other areas that can be involved. In general, our conversations were both enlightening to me and informative. I found no indication of mismanagement on our part and I was assured of complete compliance to their rules and regulations to date as to our East Pasco Urban Renewal Project." BILLS: The following bills were submitted for approval of the Council: Current Expense Fund $11,096.47. Library Fund 2,698.78 Park Fund 546.22 Recreation Fund 224.07 Street Fund 1,027.84 Water/Sewer Construction Fund 71,617.71 Cemetery Fund 332.59 Golf Fund 687.43 Water/Sewer Fund 5,782.57 Finance Fund 3,835.63 Equipment Fund 1,620.98 Fireman's Pension Fund ( 11 00 ) Urban Renewal Fund 1,919.54 GRAND TOTAL: $137�8.83 Mr. Greenlee moved that all bills properly signed and vouchered be paid. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hunt, Hendler, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. 122 M r CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: MARCH 17, 1970 The following business license applications await approval -of the Council: ACE FIREWORKS, Fireworks Stand, 214 N. 4th FRONTIER FENCE CO., Don Snuggs, Contractor, 3904 W. Park COURT ST. UPHOLSTERY SHOP, Mike Uchytil, Upholstery Shop, 1129 W. Court WELLS, ST. JOHN & ROBERT, Richard St. John, Attorneys, 1313 W. Clark WAYNE HOWARD, Apartments, 1120 West "B" CARL REBER, Contractor, 3101 W. Agate GARY LEAHY, Printing & Silk Screening, 619 N. 3rd DAVE ROSENCRANS, Sign Painting, 619 N. 3rd A.A. BREWER, Sell Carburetors, Lewis Hotel Mr. Hendler moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. APPOINTMENTS: L Mayor Carter appointed O.C. "Con" ADAMS to the Housing Authority Board, succeeding Jack Ungerecht (Expiration Date 1/28/75), and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Greenlee moved that the City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. (Special letter of appreciation was written to Mr. Ungerecht for his many years of service). Mayor Carter appointed WALTER OBERST to the Civil Service Commission (Expiration Date 2/17/76) and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Denney moved that the City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that MAYOR CARTER be the City Representative on the newly formed Law Enforcement/Firemen Disability Board. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: �I A letter was read from James McCurry, Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission, recommending that Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 1, Gerry's Addition, be rezoned from Residential R-3 to Commercial C-1. Mr. Hendler moved that a Public Hearing be held April 7, 1970 for the purpose of hearing rezone request. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. REPORT OF GASOLINE BIDS: The following bids were received to supply the City of Pasco, Cities of Kennewick and Richland, Pasco, Kennewick & Richland School Districts for petroleum products for the year 1970 - 71. BIDDER REGULAR ETHYL REGULAR ETHYL DIESEL #1STOVE #2HEATING T & T T & T Atlantic Richfield .24 :25 .2252 .2378 .1295 .18 .129 Continental Oil .2285 .2485 .2184 .2384 .1328 .15 .13 Shell Oil .232 .252 .219 .239 .133 .20 .13 Standard Oil -Yakima .225* .245* .213* .24* :1328* .182* .13 Texaco, Inc. - Seattle .2281 .2508 .2255 .2455 .1340 .169 .134 120 CITY OF.PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1970 GASOLINE BIDS - Continued: Mr. Hendler moved that recommendation of the Staff be accepted, and award of low bid be contingent upon ratification of other entities involved. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hendler, Hunt, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. MANAGER'S REPORT: The City Manager reported that Universal Garbage Service and Golf provisions would be discussed at Workshop Sessions soon. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. ATTEST 1 1 4K�f_-Ze_ 2nr�. G.E. CAR ER, MAYOR It D and APPROVED this day of _ 1970. yn Wells; Clerk's Representative