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Home My WebLink About06-16-1970 Minutes1 1 151 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JUNE 16, 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, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee (8:45), Sam Hunt and George Stork. Councilman Ed Hendler was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer and Assistant Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Stork moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held June 2, 1970, be approved as written. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEAPING OPEN TO UP -DATE SIX YEAR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written adverse communications. Mrs. Stanley, City Engineer, explained priorities for 1970. Dick Ryder asked if Chase Avenue was in the County. He was informed that Chase Avenue had been annexed in July, 1969. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 820: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 784. Resolution No. 820 was read in its entirety. Mr. Denney moved that a Resolution adopting a revised and extended comprehensive street program for the City of Pasco, and repealing Resolution No. 784, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. VISITORS: MRS. VALADEZ, C.A.C., asked the Council's consideration in granting a total of 300 tickets (200 free - 100 z price) to enable children of low income familaes to use swimming pools. It was pointed out that many children did not get to go swimming due to cost involved. Mayor Carter sympathized with delegation by stating he wished everyone could use facilities free; but unfortunately, the pools required maintenance and the City was not in a position to assume this responsibility solely. Mr. Alford explained guidelines as set out by the Office of Economic Opportunity and urged acceptance of proposal. Jim Pruitt submitted an income statement for the Council to peruse. Various means of handling tickets as well as possibility of reaching everyone of low income category was discussed. Mrs. Campbell moved that method of handling swim tickets be put on Workshop Agenda, June 23, 1970, and that Mr. Erickson (Director of Recreation), Mrs. Valadez and other representatives be present. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell; Storky4nd Greenlee . NO: Hunt and Denney. 152 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OLD BUSINESS: JUNE 16, 1970 VACATION OF SOUTH 10TH AVENUE: The City Manager reported all deeds, agreements, etc. had been received from Atlantic Richfield relative to securing right of way on Columbia - in exchange for vacation of right turn onto Lewis from S. 10th Avenue. ORDINANCE NO. 1430: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH 10TH AVENUE AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 334. Ordinance Ido.. 1.430 was read -by .:title only. Mr. Greenlee moved that an Ordinance vacating a portion of South 10th Avenue as hereinafter described lying within the City of Pasco, Washington; and repealing Ordinance No. 334, be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. NEW BUSINESS: AWARD OF BID - URBAN RENEWAL AREA AND COLUMBIA STREET: Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., June 16, 1970, for street improvement in the Urban Renewal area and Columbia Street. The following bids were received: John Keltch $160,567.50 Pavers, Inc. 166,643.95 L.W. Vail Co. 140,799.17** **Staff Recommendation Mr. Stork moved that redommendation of the Staff be accepted and bid be awarded to L.W. Vail Company in the total amount of $140,799.17. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. The Staff was directed to prepare Resolution to borrow additional money to complete street improvement. KELTCH ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: A letter was read from O.D. Villines, Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission, requesting a change of zone from Industrial I-1 to Residential R-3 for property running parallel and abutting the west property line of the Columbia Memorial Gardens, between West Hopkins and West "A" Street. Mr. Hunt moved that a Public Hearing be held July 7, 1970 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION NO. 821: l A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RELATING TO A COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Resolution No. 821 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hunt moved that a Resolution of the City of Pasco relating to a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Greenlee, Hunt and Stork. NO: Denney. 1 1 153 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: JUNE 16, 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 1431: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF7 PASCO, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 355 AND PASCO CITY CODE 2.20.010, 2.20.020 AND 2.20.040. Ordinance No. 1431 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hunt moved that an Ordinance creating a Police Department for the City of Pasco, and repealing Ordinance No. 355 and Pasco City Code 2.20.010, 2.20.020 and 2.20.040 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. BILLS: The following bill recap was submitted for approval: Current Expense Fund $ 15,044.18 Library Fund 2,324.17 Park Fund 395.99 Recreation Fund 347.91 Street Fund 2,257.30 Arterial Street Fund -0- Water/Sewer Construction Fund 69,792.92 Cemetery Fund 221.12 Golf Fund 863.23 Water/Sewer Fund 2,836.84 Finance Dept. Fund 1,544.22 Equipment Fund 3,170.18 Firemen's Pension Fund -0- Urban Renewal Fund 4,143.46 Urban Renewal Escrow Fund -0- Urban Arterial Street Fund -0- TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $102,941.52 Mr. Stork moved that Voucher Nos. 67 through 161 in the total amount of $102,941.52 be approved for payment this 16th day of June, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hunt and Stork. ---NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications were read for approval: PASCO THRIFTWAY, R. Loften (Owner Change), Grocery, 2019 W. Court. ACE FIREWORKS CO., Fireworks Stand, Court & Chase. ACE FIREWORKS CO., Fireworks Stand, Sigman's Food Store. WESTERN CONSTRUCTION CO., Contractor, 306 S. 3rd - Yakima. NELSON LYDIG, INC., Contractor, P.O.. Box 35 - Spokane. Mr. Greenlee moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: ASSOCIATION OF WASH. CITIES MEETING: Mayor Carter reminded all Councilmen of Association of Wash. Cities Meeting, to be held July 1 - 3 in Yakima and urged them to get reservations in as quickly as possible. TREASURER'S REPORT was submitted for Council's perusal. HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT for month of May was submitted. 154 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1970 MANAGER'S REPORT: Councilman Greenlee voiced concern that Chief Charles Leary had tendered his resignation, effective June 30, 1970, but due to the fact that he had been paid his accumulated vacation, sick leave and payroll, plus being out of State, he should not be taking any authority from people the City Manager had appointed to authority in his absence. Mr. Greenlee moved that the City Manager be instructed to write letter to Chief Leary, informing him his services are no longer needed by the City of Pasco, effective June 16, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. Councilman Hunt commented that the City needed to up -date directory in entry hall - including name of new Police Community Relations Office in basement of City Hall. BURROUGHS CONTRACT: The City Manager asked what had been decided upon regarding out -right purchase or lease arrangement for Burroughs equip- ment. It was the concensus of the Council that out -right purchase would be more feasible; however, due to financial problems at the present time, it was decided that the lease arrangement would be more suitable. Mr. Hunt moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Lease - Option Agreement with Funding Systems Leasing Corporation for the Burroughs equipment. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. LIBRARY RENTAL: The City Manager reported that he had had an opportunity to rent the Old Library Builiding for a short period. Mr. Carter moved that the City Manager be granted authority to rent the Old Library Building for any remittance he could receive. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ATTEST: RUTH MO SK ACTING CITY LERK PASSED and APPROVED this_�day of 1970. 4 E�� K'S RkPRESENTATIVE 1 1