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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1970 Minutes176 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: SEPTEMBER 15, 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, Hilda _ Campbell, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee, Ed Hendler, Sam Hunt and George Stork. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance, City Engineer, Assistant Planner and Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hunt moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held September 1, 1970, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO PRESENT SIGN ORDINANCE: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and proper notifications sent out to interested parties. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from Ben D. Rea, Secretary of the Planning Commission, recommending proposed Sign Ordinance. DICK HANSON, C.B.O. Signs, approved Ordinance, but asked for alternate allowing signs in C-1 area. DON GROSEBEIER, representing group of Pasco businessmen, was in general accord with the proposed Ordinance; however, they felt billboards should not be allowed in Central Business District. Councilman Denney stated he felt area should be extended as a beautification measure for the City of Pasco. RICH PARKEY, C.B.O., stated that area of concern to Mr. Denney was R-1, and they couldn't put signs up in this area anyhow. PERRY CLARK, Dwinnell Sign Co., felt cluded in new Ordinance, and further, leeway limit by Board of Adjustment. that freestanding signs should be in - he couldn't see justification in 15' STU NELSON, member of the Planning Commission, approved Ordinance as written. MR. WAYMUTH, representing major gas companies, and speaking through Sandra Stanley, City Engineer, asked that consideration be given to stations on corner lots - allowing them signs on each street, both of which would not exceed 350 sq. ft. as allowed under the present Sign Ordinance. CHARLES GRIGG AND DON GROSEBEIER were opposed to multiple signs, but favored Ordinance as written. Mayor Carter complimented the Planning Commission for its recommendations and commended them for a job well done. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for -further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Prior to reading of Ordinance No. 1441, Councilman Denney moved that Alternate Sec. -14-13 should read as follows: Columbia Street on the south, Brown Street on the north, Tacoma Avenue on the east, and Lucas Street on the west. As Ordinance No. 1441 had not, officially, been readrg Mayor Carter ruled motion out of order at this time. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 177 SEPTEMBER 15, 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 1441: AN EGULATING THE ERECTION, ALTERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND FIXING THE FEES THEREOF; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 1179 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND REPEALING TITLE 17 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1441 was read by title only. Mr. Greenlee moved that an Ordinance regulating the erection, alteration and maintenance of all signs; providing for issuance of permits and fixing the fees thereof; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; and repealing Title 17 of the Pasco Municipal Code, be adopted. Seconded­by°.Mr: Stork. Prior to question, discussion ensued as to boundaries, parliamentary procedures, etc., whereby Mr. Greenlee withdrew his original motion with the consent of his second. Mr. Greenlee moved that an Ordinance regulating the erection, alteration and maintenance of all signs; providing for issuance of permits and fixing the fees thereof; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; and repealing Ordinance 1179 and all amendments thereto, and repealing Title 17 of the Pasco Municipal Code, including Alternate Section 14-13 which reads as follows: "OFF -PREMISE SIGNS. No off premise signs will be allowed within an area bounded by Columbia Street on the south, Brown Street on the north, Lucas Avenue on the west and Tacoma Avenue on the east." Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: Carter. **SEE AMENDMENT - 10/6/70 PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE EAST/WEST ALLEY, BLOCK 3, OWEN'S ADDITION: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from Ben Rea, Secretary of the Planning Commission, recommending proposed vacation. 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. 1442: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE EAST-WESTALLEY BETWEEN MYRTLE AND CHESTNUT AVENUE AND "A" AND "B" STREETS, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCU, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1442 was read by title only. Mrs. Campbell moved that an Ordinance vacating the east/west alley between Myrtle and Chestnut Avenue and "A" and "B" Streets, as hereinafter described lying within the City of Pasco, Washington, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. VISITORS: C.F. WHETSLER, Director of Public Works, introduced Darrel Butterfield. James Boulds and Marvin Ricard (Lee Roy Mooschekian and Donald Vails were absent), who in turn, received Certificates of Competency from Mayor Carter. These awards are frpip the State Department of Health and issued to men interested in promoting efficient operation and reduction of hazards to public health. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Carter commended the men for their worth- while effort. 178 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS - Continued: ROBERT LEACH, representing National Safety Council, Children Playing" sign and stated that the National donate as many of these signs as needed; in return, protect, install and maintain them. The City Manager stated that he preferred regulatory opposed to this type of sign. It was the concensus this was an Administrative, rather than Legislative Mr. Winegar's opinion would be upheld by the Council OLD BUSINESS: SEPTEMBER 15, 1970 exhibited a "Slow - Safety Council would the City would preserve, signs and radar, as of the -Council that decision; therefore, CENSUS: Due to discrepancy in population figures, City Engineer Sandra Stanley reported that the Jaycees had volunteered to do a spot check in the Ci-ty of Pasco for approximately 5� a head. Following discussion, Mr. Hendler moved that the Staff be authorized to proceed on a spot check basis up to $500. Seconded by'Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: It was reported that Mr. Mitchell'wil'l be submitting two 2 names to Mayor Carter in the near future. BOAT BASIN: Correspondence from Corps of Engineers to Roger Olson, attorney for Lester Kelly, was reviewed concerning public liability in the Boat Basin. The Staff was directed to schedule meeting with Corps of Engineers and other interested parties in an effort to resolve differences and work toward re- habilitation of the Basin. NEW BUSINESS: ALLEY LIGHTING IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: Per correspondence from Ted Peterson, dated August 31, 1970, and discussed at September 8th Workshop, the City Manager stated this was a policy decision, and if so desired, should be indicated by the Council in order to include it in 1971 Budget appropriations. This was referred to Workshop Session on September 29, 1970. INTERSECTION OF OREGON STREET & 395: Due to increase number of accidents at the intersection of Oregon Street and Highway 395, the Staff was directed to write to G.E. Mattoon, Director of Highways, in an effort to reduce auto casualties -at this intersection. ORDINANCE NO. 1443: AN ORDINANCE FIXING.THE AMOUNT OF THE AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES - NECESSARY TO RAISE THE ADDITIONAL -AMOUNTS NEEDED BETWEEN ESTIMATED -REVENUES FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN AD VALOREM TAXES FOR CERTAIN.FUNDS AND ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES, AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST UPON THE GENERAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971; AND TO LEVY THE ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971 AND APPORTIONING THE SAME TO CERTAIN FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. Ordinance No. 1443 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that an Ordinance fixing the amount of the -ad valorem tax levies necessary to raise the additional amounts needed between estimated revenues from sources other, than ad valorem taxes for certain funds and estimated expenditures, and for the -payment of -principal and interest upon the general bonded indebtedness of the City of Pasco for the fiscal year 1971; and to levy the annual ad valorem taxes of the City of Pasco for the fiscal year 1971 and apportioning the same to certain funds for certain purposes, be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt and Stork. NO: None. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS AGAINST THE CITY: 179 SEPTEMBER 15, 1970 The following claims were presented for approval: Current Expense Fund $ 9,212.71 Library Fund 1,654.13 Park Fund 459.16 Recreation Fund 601.63 Street Fund 367.71 Cemetery Fund 165.54 Golf Fund 14,556.00 Water/Sewer Fund 6,369.90 Finance Fund 1,942.64 Equipment Fund 2,165.45 Firemen's Pension Fund 104.23 Urban Renewal Fund 486.32 Urban Renewal Escrow Fund 3,496.50 TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $41,581.9Y Mr. Hunt moved that Voucher Nos. 738 through 813 in the total amount of $41,581.92 be approved for payment this 15th day of September, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler, Hunt & Stork.",NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSES: The following business license applications were presented for approval: KEN CROSS CONSTRUCTION, Contractor, 4911 Florida, Spokane, Wash. NORTHWESTERN CONSTRUCTION, Contractor, N. 210 Helena, Spokane, Wash. COLLEGE PLACE HEATING & METAL, H.L. Davis, Heating, College Place, Wash. DEW DROP IN GROCERY #2, J.D. Evans, Grocery Store, 1601 E. Lewis DONALD THIER, Contractor, 157 Union, Walla Walla, Washington MEXICAN IMPORTS, Janice Pond, Import Shop, 120 N. 4th. Mr. Stork moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell.. Motion Carried. PROCLAMATION: MAYOR CARTER DIRECTED THAT THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION BE READ INTO THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE CITY OF PASCO: WHEREAS, there are over 1,400 servicemen held as prisoners in Southeast Asia by North Vietnam and her allies; and WHEREAS, North Vietnam, despite appeals from neutral sources such as the International Red Cross, has consistently refused to divulge any information about the men on their health and well being, including even naming those they are holding, or even permitting such groups to inspect North Vietnamese prison camps to determine if they meet the minimum standards of care and treatment embodied in the Geneva Convention; and WHEREAS, such callous disregard for long-established international rules for humane treatment of such prisoners is causing unbearable anguish among those American prisoners and their families at home; NOW, THEREFORE I, G.E. CARTER, Mayor of the City of Pasco, do proclaim September 20 - 26, 1970 "V.F.W. Freedom Signature Week" in the City of Pasco and urge all citizens of this community to demonstrate their obligation to those fellow Americans by signing petitions requesting the immediate release of all Americans held prisoner by the North Vietnam government and by Communist political front groups in Southeast Asia. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Pasco to be affixed this fifteenth day of September, 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, MAYOR ISO CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MANAGER'S REPORT: SEPTEMBER 15, 1970 7% UTILITY TAX: The City Manager asked if the 7% Utility Tax was based on the gross bill or customer's bill? The Council replied that the intent was to base the 7% on the gross bill prior to City tax. This was referred to the City Attorney for determination of legal language in present Ordinance. POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM: As there isn't ample time to give the Police Community Relations Program a fair trial in such a short period of time (expires May, 1971), the City Manager recommended that the present project be cancelled at the end of this calendar year and have a new project run through at least another year. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE: The City Manager reported he would be attending City Manager's Conference, providing money is available. WORKSHOP - SEPTEMBER 29, 1970: The regular Workshop Session of the Council will be postponed until September 29, 1970. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting.adjourned at 10:00 P.M. ATTEST: . Carter, Mayor y Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this�day of %� 1970. E,e yn Wells, Clerk's Representative 1 l [1