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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1970 Minutes135 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MAY 5, 1970 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable George Stork, Mayor Pro -Tem. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were:. Hilda Campbell, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee, Ed Hendler, Sam Hunt and George Stork. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Director of Recreation and Parks and Police Chief. Councilman/Mayor G.E. Carter was absent from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Greenlee moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held April 21, 1970, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR PRO -TEM STORK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE CALIFORNIA AVENUE, BETWEEN COLUMBIA STREET AND HAGERMAN STREET; AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND WEHE AVENUE. 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 Pro -Tem Stork for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1419: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CALIFORNIA AVENUE, BETWEEN COLUMBIA STREET AND HAGERMAN STREET; AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND WERE AVENUE AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1419 was read by title only Mr. Greenlee moved that an Ordinance vacating California Avenue, between Columbia Street and Hagerman Street; and the alley between California Avenue and Wehe Avenue as hereinafter described lying within the City of Pasco, Washington, be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Hunt, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR PRO -TEM STORK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE THAT PORTION OF PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST COLUMBIAAND SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, DESCRIBED AS PORTIONS OF LOTS 7 THROUGH 12 IN BLOCK 4, PETTIT'S ADDITION TO PASCO. The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications, pro or con. The City Manager reported that negotiations were underway with Atlantic Richfield to secure a 15' strip of right of way to complete Columbia Street; in return, they were asking the City to vacate free right turn from 10th Avenue onto Lewis Street. The City Engineer drew diagram of area and explained plans for solving traffic con- gestion and accidents. Police Chief Leary substantiated Mrs. Stanley's views in regard to accident ratio. Gordon Halliday asked if they were going to put in a holding lane on right hand turn. He was informed that free right turn would be done away with completely. 136 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: MAY 5, 1970 Charles Grigg voiced concern that alleviating right turn would cut down traffic going into down town area. John Napoli felt that automobiles played a game of "chicken" as they approached Lewis from right hand turn, and something definite should be done at that point. The City Manager reported that plans were on file in the City Engineer's Office and will be available at the Workshop Meeting of May 12th. He further stated that it was not feasible to pass an Ordinance until the City was in receipt of Quit Claim Deed. Mr. Hendler moved that the City Attorney prepare necessary Ordinance for presentation to the Council on May 19, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR PRO -TEM STORK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER CHANGES IPJ THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The City Manager reported the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications, pro or con. O.D. Villines, Assistant -Planner, showed proposed changes in the Comprehensive Plan and explained reasons for changes. Dick German, Franklin County Regional Planner, was concerned about zone change along Oregon Street to light industrial, which was also substantiated by Councilman Greenlee. Lewis Cloy asked if a school was planned in the near future. He was informed it was not in the immediate planning. Mr. Hendler moved that request from Planning Commission (Changes in Comprehensive Plan) be held in abeyance until future date. MAYOR PRO -TEM GEORGE STORK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6, REPLAT OF BLOCKS 1 AND 2, SPROUSE ADDITION TO PASCO FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 to RESIDENTIAL R-3. The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications, pro or con. O.D. Villines, Assistant Planner, outlined the area in question and stated the Planning Commission recommended proposed zone change. Harry Moore favored the zone change and introduced Mr. Harvey Conn, developer. Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1420: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1420 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that an Ordinance changing the zone classification of certain real property within the City of Pasco from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Moti carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendle Hunt & Stork. NO: None. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: MAY 5, 1970 137 REV. WILLIE VAUGHN, addressed the Council and asked when were streets in the Urban Renewal area going to be paved. Rev. Vaughn stated that the streets had been torn up and the dust was becoming a real problem. It was his understanding, and that of other residents of the East Pasco area, that most of the streets should have been paved by the end of 1969. The City Engineer responded by stating that Alton, Wehe, Elm and "A" Streets were almost ready, and that it'would take approximately $40,000 to completely pave the area. Until funds could be obtained, it was suggested that a coat of oil could be put on the streets in an effort to control the dust until permanent paving could be done. It was the concensus of the Council that this project was overdue, and every effort would be made to fulfill the City's promise as soon as possible. Following further discussion, Mr. Hendler moved that the Staff be requested to pre- pare a Resolution to borrow another $40,000 from the Arterial Street Fund to complete City's portion, with the anticipation of paying it back from excess sales tax money in 1970. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt & Stork. NO: None. DON MATSON and DOROTHY MAPES presented the Council with a petition, bearing approxi- mately 380 signatures, protesting any action to lease Richardson Park or any of its facilities to the Y.M.C.A. They contended the pool wasn't large enough to handle anticipated crowds, traffic would be increased around the park area, and they opposed a commercial entity operating in a Residential zone. Council members assured the delegation that nothing definite had been decided upon, and that their petition would be taken under advisement. WALLACE WEBSTER, Director of Community Action Committee, stated that members of the black community were wanting to participate in City government from a positive atti- tude by assisting the City in the selection of a new Police Chief. For the Council's consideration, he suggested that a committee be formed - comprised of representation from the Pasco Ministerial Association, Local Merchants, East Pasco Neighborhood Council, Tri -City Latin American Association, East Pasco Self -Help, N.A.A.C.P. and Community Action Committee, to assist in the interviewing and screening of Police Chief applicants prior to taking the Civil Service Examination. The City Manager stated that there were certain rules and regulations to be followed under Civil Service, and invited Mr. Webster to attend a Workshop Session of the Council on May 12th with a positive plan of action. WAYNE JACKSON, C.A.C. representative, asked that minutes of Community Action Committee be read to City Council members, either at Workshop Sessions or regular meetings. OLD BUSINESS: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PLAN: Bob Young asked the Council how much of this plan would be put into effect without the businessmen's consent. The council replied that nothing would be done without consent as the businessmen were paying for improvement. Dick Ryder felt the plan was "too ambitious"; therefore, he opposed it. Charles Grigg was concerned over cost of survey as opposed to benefits derived from it. John Napoli agreed with the Council that something should be done in the down -town area to encourage growth, but projected costs and depreciation might outweigh ad- vantages, as proposed in the plan. In his opinion, all businessmen must get a return from their investment in order to survive. He suggested the City contact some students wanting projects for graduate work as a means of bringing this project down to pocketbook level. 08 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PLAN - Continued: MAY 5, 1970 Bob Young was in accord with some of the plan, but felt other phases were a bit immature. Councilman Hendler reiterated this was just a guide in order to formulate something constructive in the down -town area. Prior to leaving, John Napoli thanked the City Council for listening and commended them for courtesies extended to the general public. BILLS: The following claims were read for approval: Current Expense Fund $ 7,599.05 Library Fund -0- Park Fund 279.25 Recreation Fund 362.10 Street Fund 4,349.83 Arterial Street Fund -0- Water/Sewer Construction Fund 1,748.10 Cemetery Fund 217.33 Golf Fund 1,048.61 Water/Sewer Fund 12,930.23 Finance Dept. Fund 4,083.64 Equipment Fund 3,230.79 Firemen's Pension Fund 769.74 Urban Renewal Fund 8,414.98 Urban Renewal Escrow Fund -0- Urban Arterial Street Fund -0- TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 45,033.65 The following payroll expenditures were read for approval: General Administration Dept. 2,931.36 Community Development 4,994.48 Fire Department 12,929.77 Police Department 22,676.67 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ^_ 43,532:28 CEMETERY FUND 1,730.94 LIBRARY FUND 3,141.45 PARK FUND 1,768.83 RECREATION FUND 1,525.35 STREET FUND 4,118.28 GOLF FUND 2,649.46 WATER/SEWER FUND 10,868.93 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FUND 6,633.02 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 1,655.04 URBAN RENEWAL FUND 4,858.98 TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 782,482.56 Mr. Denney moved that all expenditures properly signed and vouchered be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications were submitted for approval: TRI -CITY FENCE, INC., Larry Sandberg, Fencing, 402 Riverside Dr., W. Richland. BEST LINE, O.E. Magner, Household Products, 517 N. 10th. REDI-RAIN MFG. CO., R.L. Dalton, Irrigation Products, Bldg. 84 - Pasco Airport. REN'S GARDENING, John Ren, Gardening Service, 1914 Dayton P1., Kennewick. Mr. Hendler moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. 11 139 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: MAY 5, 1970 RESOLUTION NO. 816: A RESOLUTION CREATING A "PASCO POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL" FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, PROVIDING FOR THE FORMATION OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL, METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS, TERM OF OFFICE, PURPOSE OF ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF. Resolution No. 816 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that a Resolution creating a "Pasco Police Community Relations Advisory Council" for the City of Pasco, providing for the formation of the Advisory Council, method of appointments, term of office, purpose of advisory council, and responsibilities thereof, inserting the number 15" in Section One, number "8" in Section Seven, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. Mr. Hendler moved that the City Council concur with the following list of names, as submitted by the Chief of Police: NAME ✓Jeffry Dong Lee Phillips L,-Mosetta Orange ✓Eugene Smith ,,,Wallace Webster ✓Nat Jackson ,,,Larry D. Hattemer ✓Rev. Willie Vaughn Mrs. Bonnie Stanley ,,-Dorane Beed Chuck Andres ,John Davis ✓Joe, P_ u� `Floyd Hudson)�__y,� Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1421: TERM GROUP yr. yr. yr. MOS. yr. yr. MOS. yr. yr. MOS. MOS. MOS. MOS. MOS. Pasco Senior High School Greater Pasco Business Assoc. E. Pasco Neighborhood Council (Replacing News Media) Community Action Committee East Pasco Self Co-op Columbia Basin College Staff Pasco Ministerial Association School District Administratio Pasco Soul Sisters Pasco Chamber of Commerce Student Body, Pasco High Student Body, C.B.C. League of Women Voters W AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN FROM THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND TO THE URBAN RENEWAL FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1421 was read in its entirety. Mr. Greenlee moved that an Ordinance providing for a temporary transfer loan from the Arterial Street Fund to the Urban, Renewal Fund of the City of Pasco be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1422: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 990, BEING AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON IN THE CITY OF PASCO; LICENSING ALL SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS AND LAWFUL GAMES CARRIED ON IN THE CITY OF PASCO AND WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE CORPORATED LIMITS THEREOF; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 735 AND PASCO CITY CODE CHAPTERS 3-1 AND 3-2 AS THEY NOW EXIST, AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Ordinance No. 1422 was read in its entirety. Mr. "Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1422 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt & Stork. NO: None. 140 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: MAY 5, 1970 Councilman Denney asked that question of Pasco's continuance as a member of Benton/Franklin Inter -Governmental Conference be placed on Workshop Agenda of May 12, 1970. Councilman Campbell requested that the following statement be recorded in the minutes: "It has been reported to the news media by one of our council members that the trip to Olympia by two other council members was not brought to the attention of the rest of the council. For the record, Mr. Hendler did mention the visit to the Governor last Tuesday night, at which time, Mr. Stork acknowledged that he, too, was planning on going. It was further questioned as to the availability of other council members going along. Further, Mr. Hendler did express the viewpoint of this council regarding the state's part in our recent racial problems at the meeting of April 21st, and when no member of the council added, corrected, or amended his comments, it reflected the will of the council as a whole." 1 Nat Jackson, Director of East Pasco Self -Help Co-op, questioned validity of City's paying expenses for other individuals accompanying councilmen to Olympia. Mr. Jackson was informed that there was a Travel Expense Fund, budgeted by the City, to reimburse individuals traveling on City business. In turn, the council queried Mr. Jackson, relative to number of individuals conferring with Governor Evans on behalf of the C.A.C., and their expenses being incurred by the Office of Economic Opportunity. A lengthy discussion ensued between the Council and Mr. Jackson regarding attitude in black and white community as well as personal conduct at March 24th meeting in Whittier School. MANAGER'S REPORT: The City Manager reported he had received a training film, entitled "Black and White, Uptight", and recommended that everyone see it. There will be a special Workshop Meeting on Thursday, May 7th, with Mr. & Mrs. John Dietrich - regarding universal garbage collection. The City Manager reported the Firefighters had rejected proposal to start pay increase in July, 1970. They were asking that it be retroactive to January 1, 1970. Mr. Hendler moved that Fireman's pay scale proposal be effective July 1, 1970 through December 31, 1970. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: Denney. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 1:25 A.M. G.E. CARTER, MAYOR GEORGE STORK, MAYOR PRO -TEM ATTES�. RUTH MODESKY, ACTING CITY GLERK 1 PASSED and APPROVED thisZC-1day of 1970. ;;2� VELYN WEL S, CLERK'S REPRESENTATIVE