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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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