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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-1970 Minutes170 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: AUGUST 18, 1970 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, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee and George Stork. Councilmen absent were: Ed Hendler, Hilda Campbell and Sam Hunt. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Directo of Finance, City Engineer and Assistant Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Greenlee moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held August 4, 1970, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Winegar read letter of recommendation from Planning Commission for the Council's consideration. 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. 1439: 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. 1439 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. Greenlee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF PUEBLO STREET, RUNNING EAST AND WEST BETWEEN NORTH MAIN STREET AND NORTH OREGON, LYING ENTIRELY BETWEEN BLOCK 27 AND BLOCK 30, FREY ADDITION TO PASCO: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Winegar read letter of recommendation from Planning Commission for the Council's consideration. 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. 1440: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF PUEBLO STREET, RUNNING EAST AND WEST BETWEEN NORTH MAIN STREET AND NORTH OREGON STREET, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1440 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that an Ordinance vacating that portion of Pueblo Street, running east and west between North Main Street and North Oregon Street, as hereinafter described lying within the City of Pasco, Washington, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING: 171 AUGUST 18, 1970 RESOLUTION NO. 826: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST/WEST ALLEY BETWEEN MYRTLE AVENUE AND WALNUT AVENUE AND "A AND "B" STREETS; BLOCK 3, OWEN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 826 was read in its entirety. Mr. Stork moved that a Resolution fixing a time for public hearing on a petition to vacate the East/West alley between Myrtle Avenue and Walnut Avenue and "A" and "B" Streets; Block 3, Owen's Addition to the City of Pasco, inserting the date of September 15, 1970 at the hour of 8:00 P.M., be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. VISITORS: GEORGE HEIDELBAUGH, representing Apartment House Owner's Association, presented a petition bearing signatures of 25 apartment house owners, and protesting water and sewer rates under Ordinance No. 1350. It was their contention that billing should be for amount of water used instead of number of units. Mr. Heidelbaugh asked the Council to reconsider rates as set forth in Ordinance No. 1350 in an effort to reach a more equitable fee. Mayor Carter responded to Mr. Heidelbaugh by stating that many hours had been spent trying to reach a rate which was fair to all citizens in Pasco, and that the petition would be taken under advisement. (Sewer account of Mrs. J.S. McKinnis was included for the Council's perusal). OLD BUSINESS: CONTRACT #002, POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM: Mr. Stork moved that Section 204 be amended to name .B. inegar as Project Director for 002 Police Community Relations Program. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. Mr. Stork moved that Mayor Carter be authorized to execute contract, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. 827: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IS NECESSARY FOR URBAN RENEWAL. Resolution No. 827 was read in its entirety. Mr. Greenlee moved that a Resolution declaring that the acquisition of certain real property is necessary for Urban Renewal, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee.and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 828: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 828 was read in its entirety. Mr. Denney moved that Section 6 be amended to read, "....and to vest in him the authority..." Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. Mr. Greenlee moved that a Resolution designating the City Manager as the Bargaining Representative for the City of Pasco, be adopted as amended. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. 172 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1970 NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED: BILLS: The following summary of claims, by fund, were read for Council approval: Current Expense Fund $ 9,574.83 Library Fund 3,246.13 Park Fund 440.13 Recreation Fund 1,700.79 - Street Fund 11,913.48 Arterial Street Fund 14,290.26 Water/Sewer Construction Fund 389.07 Cemetery Fund 242.57 Golf Fund 1,885.45 Water/Sewer Fund 10,586.37 Finance Fund 4,290.70 Equipment Fund 1,593.57 Urban Renewal Fund 8,468.22 Urban Arterial Street Fund 19.00 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: X68,640.57 Mr. Stork moved that Voucher Nos. 560 through 654 in the total amount of $68,640.57 be approved for payment this 18th day of August, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee and Stork. NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications were read for Council approval: B & R MOBILE BRAKE SERVICE, S. Rubbert, Brake Service, 815 S. Bridge. FRANK'S CITY MEATS, Frank Tosto, Meat Market, 110 W. Columbia. MANSFIELD'S CONCRETE, Owen Mansfield, Contractor, 22 S. Johnson, Kennewick, Wn. PASCO SPECIALTY, Mrs. K.K. Vinson, Misc. Sales, 619 N. 2nd. Mr. Greenlee moved that all business license applications be approved, subject t approval by the Building Inspector. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. PROCLAMATION: MAYOR CARTER READ THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING TUMBLEWEED RODEO AND WESTERN WEAR DAYS: WHEREAS, The Benton -Franklin Fair and Tumbleweed Rodeo will be held during the week of August 24th through August 30th; and WHEREAS, Fairs and rodeos are symbolic of American heritage in general; and Western American heritage in particular; and WHEREAS, People of all ages traditionally participate and enjoy fairs and rodeos; and WHEREAS, It is proposed that all possible means be taken to continue and promote this Western American tradition; NOW, THEREFORE, I, G.E. "ED" CARTER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PASCO, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM The week of August 24 through 30, 1970 "TUMBLEWEED RODEO AND WESTERN WEAR DAYS" in the City of Pasco, and call upon all citizens of the City of Pasco to: 1) Attend the fair and rodeo, participate in events and festivities offered, and enjoy the exhibits, shows and events; and 2) As possible, dress in Western Wear during the week of August 24th through August 30th in order to promote interest in the Tumbleweed Rodeo and to enhance and further the spirit of this traditional event. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Pasco to be affixed this eighteenth day of August, in the Year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy and in the Independence of the United States of America, this One Hundred and Ninety Fifth. /S/ G.E. "Ed" Carter f 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: 173 AUGUST 18, 1970 Mayor Carter commended Mrs. Stanley, Director of Community Development, for progress on Lewis and Columbia Street. I Mayor Carter directed that a letter of commendation be written to Richard Erickson, Director of Recreation and Parks, for outstanding condition of City Parks and other facilities. He particularly noted Volunteer Park. Mayor Carter directed that letter be written to Sy Murray, Assistant City Manager in Richland, wishing him every success as City Manager in Inkster, Michigan. MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Winegar called attention to informational correspondence in agenda packets which self-explanatory. I ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. ATTEST: J CITY CLERK U PASSED and APPROVED this ay of f 1970.