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Home My WebLink About06-02-1970 Minutes145 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETIDG JUNE 2, 1970 CALL TO ORDER: 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, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee (8:25), Ed Hendler, Sam Hunt and George Stork. Councilman Hilda Campbell was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Community Development, Director of Public Works, Director of Urban Renewal and Assistant Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held May 19, 1970, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. CITY MANAGER'S RESIGNATION: Mayor Carter read City Manager Max Pope's letter of resignation and accepted it "with regret. " Mr. Hendler moved that resignation of Max Pope be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. Mayor Carter announced the appointment of Mar Winegar of Juneau, Alaska as the new City Manager, commencing August 1, 1970, at a salary of $2,000 per month. Mr. Hendler moved that the -,,(City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. (MEETING IN RECESS FROM 8:10 until 8:20 P.M. SO THAT MAYOR- CARTER COULD GO NFIRM NEW APPOINTMENT WITH MR. WINEGAR BY TELEPHONE) . (RECONVENED 8:20 P.M.) PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 13, FREY' S ADDITION, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL r._1• The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written adverse communications. A letter was read from the Planning Commission, recommending proposed 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. 1426: 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. 1426 was read by title only. 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. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Hendler, Hunt and Stork (Councilman Greenlee hadn't arrived yet) . NO: None. I T 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: JUNE 2, 1970 There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. OLD BUSINESS: AWARD OF BID - PAVING OF STREETS IN U.R, AREA: Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M . , June 1, 1970 to pave certain streets in the Urban Renewal Area and the following tabulation was received: Engineer's Estimate $43,228.35 L.W. Vail Co. 53,962.70 ** Pavers, Inc. 62,525.15 **Staff Recommendation Discussion ensued among the council as to increase over estimate of City Engineer. It was the general opinion that "lumping" two or more proposed City projects, tflidi price would be lower. Mr. Carter moved that all bids be rejected, and the Staff call for new bids - including Columbia Street and Urban Renewal area, bids to be opened June 16, 1970 and awarded at regular council meeting on June 16, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. It was reportedthat all property in Chase Street area should be acquired within two (2) weeks. COLUMBIA EAST ZONE CHANGE (Previously held in abeyance): O.D . Villines outlines area to be rezoned on map for the Council's perusal. He stated the developers had platted area in 2 acre lots for commercial development, but before any definite plans could be made, they needed 80' access road adjacent to Hillsboro Road. Mayor Carter then asked kl're City Manager if he had received an answer from the State Highway Department regarding corridor of I-182. Mr. Pope replied negative. The Council was hesitant in granting zone change until they had definite word from the State Highway Department;, therefore, Assistant Planner recommended the request be held in abeyance - pending notification from the State. Mr. Greenlee moved that Columbia East Zone Change request be held in abeyance until notification from the State Highway Department is received. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. APPOINTMENTS TO PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY CQJNCIL: Mayor Carter appointed the following individuals to the Park & Recreation Advisory Council and asked the Council's concurrence: Ophelia Ortiz, Katie Barton, Tom Jackson and Mike Guarjardo. Councilman Denney was concerned over people's qualifications to serve on this Board and urged that people interested in beautification of parks be considered. Mr. Hendler moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. 1 C 1.47 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE P ASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OLD BUSINESS - Continued: RESOLUTION NO. 818': JUNE 2, 1970 A RESOLUTION CREATING A PARK AND RECREATION ADVISO`.,RY BOARD FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, DEFINING ITS MEMBERSHIP, LISTING TERMS OF OFFICE, AND PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 805. Resolution No. 818 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that a Resolution creating a Park & Recreation Advisory Board for the City of Pasco, defining its membership, listing terms of office, and prescribing duties and repealing Resolution No. 805, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: Denney. The Staff was directed to secure minutes of the Park & Recreation Advisory Board, with emphasis on attendance of members. Mayor Carter directed that letters of appointment be sent to new members , and special appreciation letters be sent to Mrs. Geneva Newell and Mr. Nat Jackson for services performed. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: (Previously Tabled) O.D . Villines submitted map of area in questioned and explained to the Council, proposed plans for development, etc. Boundary lines for proposed change had been reduced, and a corrected copy was exhibited. ORDINANCE NO. 1427: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1120; SAID CHANGES CONSISTING OF REVISIONS TO LAND USE AND STREET LAYOUT. Ordinance No-. 1427 was read by title only. Mr. Stork moved that an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco as adopted by the City Council under Ordinance No. 1120; said changes consisting of revisions to land use and street layout, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None NEW BUSINESS: VACATION REQUEST - E/W ALLEY BETWEEN WALNUT & CHESTNUT: A petition was submitted, bearing'signatures of three property owners - re- questing vacation of east/west alley between Walnut & Chestnut Street and A and B Streets. Mr. Hendler moved that a Public Hearing be held July 7, 1970, in order to hear public on this request. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. VACATION REQUEST - PORTION OF PUEBLO STREET: A petition was submitted, bearing signatures of three property owners, requesting vacation of a portion of Pueblo Street. Mr. Carter moved that a Public Hearing be held July 7, 1970, in order to hear !gpublic on this request. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. (Mr. O.D . Villines instructed to show property owners and location of property at public hearing) . CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COU CIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: RESOLUTION NO. 819: JUNE 2, 1970 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDATORY CONTRACT AMENDING LOAN AND GRANT CONTRACT NO. WASH. R-18(LG) BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF PASCO AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Resolution No. 819 read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that a Resolution approving and providing for the execution of a first amendatory contract amending loan�and grant contract No. Wash. R-18(LG) by and between City of Pasco and the United States of America, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1428: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1306, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1339, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY SERVICE, ESTABLISHING RULES GOVERNING HOURS OF WORK, PRO- VISIONS FOR SICK AND VACATION LEAVE, HOLIDAYS, TRAVEL EXPENSES, COMPENSATION ,. AND OTHER PRACTICES, AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Ordinance No. 1428 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance 1428 be tabled until July 7th regular meeting due to Mr. Pope's resignation; therefore, he should receive same consideration as prior department heads. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. ,'ORDINANCE NO. 1429: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 858, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION OF MOBILE HOMES. Ordinance No., 1429 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance amending certain sections of Ordinance No. 858, as hereinafter set forth, and being an Ordinance regulating the public health and sanitation of mobile homes, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call. vote . YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. SIX-YEAR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: Mr. Hendler moved that a Public Hearing be held June 16, 1970, up- dating Six -Year Street Construction Program. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. BENTON/FRANKLIN REGIONAL ARTS COMMISSION: Mr. Hendler moved that the City of Pasco recognize the Benton/Franklin Regional Arts Commission in its.,purposes, and appoint NINYA VOORHEES and MOSES TURNER as representatives to said Arts Commission as its official dele- gates. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. B.P.O.E. TAX WAIVER REQUEST: Correspondence was read from John Waechter, Chairman of Elk's Circus, held May 21, 1970, asking for waiver of admission tax. Mr. Hendler moved that request of B . P . O.E . #1730 be granted. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS: JUNE 2, 1970 The following bills (payroll) were presented for Council approval: General Administration Dept. Community Development Fire Department Police Department CURRENT EXPENSE FUND CEMETERY FUND LIBRARY FUND PARK FUND RECREATION FUND STREET FUND GOLF FUND WATER/SEWER FUND ADMINISTRATIVE SVS. FUND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND URBAN RENEWAL FUND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 2,738.24 4,396.95 13,514.53 23,235.20 43,884.92 737.96 3,196.16 1,751.27 1,726.30 3,936.83 2',951.42 11, 494.44 -6,624:05 1,780.37 5,51-8-.48 84, 602.20 The following claims were presented for Council approval: Current Expense Fund $10,287.77 Library•Fund 631.67 Park Fund 1; 709 .20 Recreation Fund 596.26 Street Fund 997.01 Arterial Street Fund -0- Water/Sewer Construction Fund 2,402.90 Cemetery Fund 561.32 Golf Fund 715.59 Water/Sewer Fund 3,693 .3 7 Finance Dept. Fund 3,746.01 Equipment Fund 2,289.04 Firemen's Pension Fund 852.84 Urban Renewal Fund 32 ,196.93 Urban Renewal Escrow Fund -0- Urban Arterial Street Fund 600.00 $61,279.91 Mr. Stork moved that all bills properly signed and vouchered be paid. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications were submitted for approval: EVERGREEN ADVT . AGENCY, Gerald Foy, Advt., 824 W., Lewis. SAVAGE TRANSPORTATION, Paul Savage, Bldg. 141 -='Pasco Airport. ' Mr. Carter moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. 149 150 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COU CIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1970 MANAGER'S REPORT: FIREFIGHTER'S CONTRACT: Mr. Hendler moved that pay7s:ca4e iricrease of fire- men be retroactive to January 1, 1970 through December 31, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. Y.M.C.A. The following correspondence was received from Richard A. Taylor, General Director of the Y.M.C.A. i " ...After reviewing the work of our Building and Finance Committee, and their discussion with Pasco City Council, we find that there exists major areas in which suitable agreements could not be reached to the satisfaction of either party at this time. Mr. Chamberlin moved that we discontinue the negotiations with Pasco City Council regarding possible use of Richardson Pool. Seconded by Rev. Ted Hegg . Approved by all present. . . " AMBULANCE NEGOTIATIONS: Further negotiations with Mr. Calloway regarding ambulance contract will be.discussed at Workshop Session on June 9, 1970. BURROUGHS CONTRACT: This was referred to Workshop Session of the Council on June 9, 19 70 . PETITION: Mayor Carter acknowledged petition submitted, bearing signatures of 857 residents, asking that Lt. Ken Hutton be considered as Chief of Police. TRADE STIMULATOR LICENSES: Mr. Hendler moved that the City Clerk and City Treasurer be authorized to issue Trade Stimulator licenses without going to Council for approval, with a carbon copy sent to the Police Department. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: Hunt and Denney. Mr. Hunt asked that Ed Seines and Tom Sandoval be placed on Workshop Agenda of the Council on June 9, 1970. GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE: The City Manager was directed to write the Benton/Franklin Governmental Conference relative to developing a budget so that all agencies may use it as a means of determining priorities, etc. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned .at 10:15 P.M. G.E. CARTER , MAYOR ATTEST - RUTH MODESKY, ACTING . ITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this4_day of _ �u� 1970. 1 1