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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-1970 Minutes131 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR,MEETING APRIL 21, 1970 CALL TO ORDER: 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, Hilda Campbell, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee, Ed Hendler, Sam Hunt and George Stork. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney and Chief of Police. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hunt moved that the minutes of April 7, 1970, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. OLD BUSINESS: (As Mayor Carter had a previous committment which necessitated his leaving early, he directed that letters be written to Katie Barton - relative to using facility at Kurtzman Park; letters of appreciation to Camp Fire Girls, Mr. Williams of A.E.C. and Pence & Stanley. Mayor Carter directed that a "Yes'; vote be recorded for him on Items A, B, C, D, E and F, under New Business). Mayor Carter further stated he had visited with Glen Mansfield, and if the other unamed individual could be located, he was interested in talking with him too. Prior to leaving, Mayor Carter thanked Chief Leary for his efforts during his tenure of office as Chief of Police, and wished him well in his new position as Director of Narcotics and Drug Abuse for the State of Oklahoma. MAYOR PRO -TEM GEORGE STORK ASSUMED GAVEL AT 8:15 P.M. NEW' BUSINESS: WORKABLE PROGRAM: Mr. Hendler suggested the Workable Program be held in abeyance pending review by the City Council. This will be referred to the next Workshop Session of the Council. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PLAN, Mr. Hendler moved that the Central Business District Plan, as submitted by Pence & Stanley, be approved as a guide. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. COLUMBIA EAST ZONE CHANGE: A letter was read from O.D. Villines, Assistant Planner, recommending zone change from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-3 in an effort to en- courage commercial development and be in conformity with recent zoned property south of the by-pass and east of Oregon Street. Discussion ensued as to access, location of I-182 and whether or not the State would grant 80' access to property in question. Mr. Hendler moved that the City Manager write the State Highway Department, re- questing immediate consideration for access to property described herein. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. Harold Thompson, co-owner of development, stated it was his understanding that the City should approve zone change request first, then the State would negotiate about access. 132 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 1970 Columbia East - Continued: Mr. Hendler moved that a Public Hearing be held May 19, 1970, to consider zone change request. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. CHANGE IN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: A letter was read from O.D. Villines, Assistant Planner, recommending that the City Council consider a change in the comprehensiv plan for the area bounded on the west by Northern Pacific Railway; on the north by P.S.H. #3 (Empire Way); on the east by Wehe Street, and on the south by Lewis Street. Mr. Hendler moved that a Public Hearing be held May 5, 1970, to consider changes in the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. HARVEY CONN ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: A letter was read from O.D. Villines, Assistant Planner, recommending a change of zone for Lots 1,2,3,4,5 and 6, Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Sprouse Addition, from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3. Mr. Hunt moved that a Public Hearing be held May 5, 1970, to consider zone change request. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. INTER -CITY BRIDGE: A letter was read from Ed Hendler, Chairman of Inter -City Bridge Committee, urging the City to file their 6 -year arterial street program as soon as possible, including the Inter -City Bridge as a major project. Mr. Hendler moved that the City of Pasco concur with wishes of Inter -City Bridge Committee. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. RESIGNATION OF POLICE CHIEF LEARY: The following correspondence was read from Police Chief Charles N. Leary: "I wish to take this means to officially tender my resignation from the position of Chief of Police, effective June 30, 1970. I am resigning in order to accept the position of Director of the Oklahoma Narcotic and Drug Abuse Council, State of Oklahoma. I feel it has been a privilege and an honor to work with you and the members of my depart- ment. I am hoping that during my stay, I have, in some small way, assisted in the betterment of the Pasco Police Department and the City of Pasco. I tigrish the best for you and all members of the City Staff in the future. If ever I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call on me." Mayor Pro -Tem Stork expressed regret at Chief Leary's departure, and wished him well in his new position. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: The following business license applications were read for approval: FRED'S CONOCO, Fred Howard, Service Station, 502 N. 4th. OBIE OUTDOOR. ADVT., INC. Outdoor Sign Company, 1000 Obie Street, Eugene, Oregon CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION, Earl Belshee, Contractor, 12520 14th N.E., Seattle, Wash. Mr. Greenlee moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. BILLS: The followi g bills were submitted for approval: Current Expense Fund $ 14,313.56 Library Fund 2,861.81 Park Fund 247.29 Recreation Fund 1,558.80 Street Fund 14,700.78 Water/Sewer Const. Fund 47,558.96 Cemetery Fund 363.42 Golf Fund 1,469.01 Water/Sewer Fund 5,120.06 Finance Dept. Fund 6,574.69 Equipment Fund 1,652.91 Urban Renewal Fund 1,527.64 Urban Renewal Escrow Fund 3,100.00 TnTAI All mimnc• ti 1 _11AR 01 Total: 101,048.93 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1418: 133 APRIL 21, 1970 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, IMPLEMENTING A TAX ON TRADE STIMULATORS Ordinance No. 1418 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, implementing a tax on Trade Stimulators, be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: Hunt and Denney. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: C.A.C. REPORT - COUNCILMAN DENNEY: Councilman Denney reported that at the last meeting of the Community Action Committee, Richland Councilman Arden Bement moved that the Executive Director of the Benton -Franklin Community Action Committee be authorized to proceed with the boycott and picketing of Pasco merchants in order to enforce the demands of the East Pasco Neighborhood Council. This was seconded by Richland Attorney John Sullivan. Mr. Denney further stated he tried to amend motion to include "lists of de- mands", but could not get a second to his motion. He then attempted to secure a list of members on the East Pasco Neighborhood Council as Mrs. Katie Barton was the only one he knew of. This request was to no avail. The City Manager was directed to secure a list of names and addresses of East Pasco Neighborhood Council members. Councilman Hendler asked Mr. Denney to give a brief report on "Project Evaluation." Mr. Denney reported the meeting had been called for April 6th at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Webster left at 8:10, after which time, Mr. Denney attempted to secure a copy of the C.A.C. financial report and operation. He received no cooperation; therefore, he went to George Paysse who gave him financial statement. After that, Mr. Webster gave him a copy also. MANAGER'S REPORT: Councilman Hendler asked about Columbia Street L.I.D. The City Manager reported he was experiencing some difficulty with the west end of Columbia Street, between 9th & 10th. The City was negotiating for 15' of property from Atlantic Richfield; in return, they were asking the City to vacate free right turn onto Lewis. Mr. Greenlee asked that the City check triangle of land status prior to vacating. Mr. Greenlee moved that a Public Hearing be held May 5, 1970, for the purpose of vacating free right turn onto Lewis from 10th Street. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that the Staff be authorized to call for bids on Columbia Street as soon as possible. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. REV. PFLUEGER - TRI CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION, addressed the Council and read letter from Tri City Ministerial Association, urging immediate integration of the Pasco Police Department, implementation of a Human Relations Program, and ,establish- ment of a Community Relations Program to bridge the gap between the minority communities and Police Department as a means of ending violence and misunderstanding, and creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. It was determined that every effort was being made to implement these requests as quickly as possible. 134 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 1970 Councilman Hendler felt the City of Pasco had been discussed statewide as an area of "racial tension" which, in his opinion, had been blown out of proportion by the State and news media. He felt the City had no prior knowledge of situation prior to reading it in newspapers. Ile further stated that the Mayor had called the Governor's Office on several occasions, but received no response. Mr. Hendler fel that 95-99% of all black citizens were interested in good government, and if they knew a candidate who could pass Civil Service Examination for policeman to submit their name as we needed help if we were going to integrate the Department. Councilman Denney reiterated that Secretary of State Lud Kramer knew nothing about large crowd which assembled at Whittier School (March 24th) until he, too, got there. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Hendler moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. (Councilman Hunt no). Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. ATTEST: RUTH MODESKY, ACTING CITY g RK PASSED and APPROVED this S day of 31 , 1970. 1