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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.
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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.
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VISITORS:
MAY 5, 1970
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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."
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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
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RUTH MODESKY, ACTING CITY GLERK
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PASSED and APPROVED thisZC-1day of 1970.
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VELYN WEL S, CLERK'S REPRESENTATIVE