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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-1970 Minutes187 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: NOVEMBER 4, 1970 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. At the time of calling the roll, those Councilmen answering "present" were: G.E. Carter, M.R. Denney, Ed Hendler and Robert Greenlee (8:17 P.M.) Councilmen Hilda Campbell and George Stork were absent from the meeting. Also present were: M.B. Winegar, City Manager; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer and D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Denney that the minutes of Council Meeting of October 20th be approved as written. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 to I-1 FOR THE AREA BETWEEN U.S.195 AND AIRPORT OPEN. (The southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 17, township 9 north, range 30 East, W.M., in Franklin County, Washington, EXCEPT that portion deeded to the Northern Pacific Railway Company by deed recorded November 4, 1954, under Auditor's File No. 162319, lying between two lines drawn parallel with and distant respectively 554 feet and 754 feet easterly, measured at right angles, from the easterly boundary of the right of way of the Northern Pacific Railway Company - which easterly boundary is parallel with and distant 200 feet easterly measured at right angles, from the center line of the Northern Pacific Railway Company main track as originally constructed). A letter was in file from City Planning Commission, recommending the zone change. Six reasons were cited for their recommendation. A map was also in file showing the property affected. Mayor invited comments or questions from the floor. Mr. Lawrence Whitley of Gifford Hill, stated he would be willing to answer any questions anyone may have with regard to the rezoning. Councilman Denney questioned the third paragraph of the Ordinance, as drafted, for the reason he agreed with Planning Commission that the property was not suitable for R-1 Residential zoning, and therefore, should not revert back to R-1 should the property not "be developed within a year; but rather, the entire area should be zoned I-1. Councilman Hendler concurred in the recommendation of more I-1 in that area. Mr. Whitley stated that they have option to purchase 33 acres and it is their intention to start construction within a year, but probably not on the entire 33 acres. After two (2) more requests for comments from the floor and receiving none, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. .ORDINANCE NO. 1446: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RESIDENTIAL'R-1 TO INDUSTRIAL I-1. Ordinance No. 1446 was read by title. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance changing the zone classification of certain real property within the City of Pasco from Residential R-1 to Industrial I-1 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion failed by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Hendler and Hunt. NO: Denney. (vote taken prior to 8:17) Motion made by Mr. Denney, seconded by Mr. Hendler that Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1446 be stricken. Motion Carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Hunt that Ordinance No. 1446 be adopted, as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR'MEETING VISITORS: NOVEMBER 4, 1970 DON GROSEBEIER, Chairman of Greater Pasco Business District, stated that there would be a man in Pasco who will be contacting the business offices, places of business, etc. with regard to methods of prevention of shop -lifting which is a continuing occurrence, but heavier during the Christmas season. He will try to enlighten the people on methods of preventing the heavy loss. There will be a publication in the paper in more detail, and this is presently scheduled for November 11th, at the Library Building, 1320 W. Hopkins. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 1444 (Introduced 10/20/70): AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE NET ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $69,446.00 IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND; TRANSFERRING THE AMOUNT OF $35,000.00 IN THE WATER/SEWER FUND; MAKING AD- JUSTMENTS AND ADDITIONS IN CERTAIN BUDGET ITEMS TO ACCOMPLISH THE USE AND PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. As Ordinance No. 1444 had been introduced at Council Meeting of October 20, 1970, Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1444 be adopted. Seconded by Mr: Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Hendler and Hunt (Vote taken prior to 8:17) RESOLUTION NO. 831: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO PREPARE, EXECUTE AND SUBMIT PROCLAIMER CERTIFICATES TO HUD ON BEHALF OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY SUBJECT TO THE REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND REQUIREMENTS AS MAY BE IN EFFECT FROM TIME TO TIME. Resolution No. 831 was read in its entirety. Mr. Denney moved that a Resolution designating certain officials to prepare, execute and submit' proclaimer certificates to H.U.D. on behalf of the Local Public Agency subject to the regulations, policies, and requirements as may be in" effect from time to time, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler and Hunt. NO: None. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 1447: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 5.04.050 (Sec. 21 of Ordinance No. 990) and 5.04.080 (Sec. 1 of Ordinance 1442), AND BEING AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON IN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1447 was read by title only. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Hunt that'Ordinance No. 1447 be adopted. Discussion followed with reference to the requirements of health slips, State licenses, bonds, etc. necessary prior to issuance of license and the need for care and caution in seeing that this was complied with. Motion made by Mr. Hendler, seconded by Mr. Greenlee that Ordinance No. 1.447 be amended by adding the following language to Section 2: "Section 2. Pasco Municipal Code 5.04.080 and Section 1. of Ordinance 144are hereby amended to read as follows: Transfers. Licenses may be transferred upon application submitted to the City Clerk and payment of a Five Dollar ($5.00) transfer fee. Upon payment of the transfer fee, and satisfactory compliance with other applicable City Ordinances and General Laws, the Clerk shall issue the license." Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Denney that Ordinance No. 1447 be adopted, as amended. Motion carried,by roll call vote of five (5). 189 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 832: NOVEMBER 4, 1970 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A YOUTH CENTER. Resolution No. 832 was read in its entirety by the City Manager. Mr. Hendler moved that a Resolution expressing the intent of the City Council to establish a Youth Center be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Hunt. Discussion followed with each of the Councilmen participating. Mr. Denney questioned the request not coming from the Pasco Youth Commission and whether or not they had been con- tacted for their opinion of the proposal. Mr. Hendler commented that there was no conflict of interest, the group had formed on their own, worked for a considerable time and came in with a proposal which, in his estimation, was well prepared and seeking City's.particip`ation. Mayor Carter stated that the Pasco Youth Commission representatives were elected by the various schools and then formally appointed by the Council - working with the City through our Recreation Department. Mr. Hunt stated he had met with Pasco Youth Commission last year, but at the beginning of summer, and with people going away to college, etc., the Commission had been disrupted. Greenlee then asked if some of the people should be dropped from the Commission and Mayor Carter said he was ready to make nine of the appointments later in the meeting from letters received from three of the schools. Councilman Hunt stated that he had talked with members who were up for .appointment to the Pasco Youth Commission and they favored the plan. Conflict of interest between the two groups having been the question, and seeing no conflict between the two, motion )carried as originally presented by roll call vote of five (5). EASEMENT- BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILWAY CO. An easement for public highway purposes, in and for consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) but for no other purposes, upon the following described premises: "That portion of the S? SE4SE4 of Section 30, Township 9 North, Range 30 East, W.M., illustrated in YELLOW color on Railway Company's map dated April 30, 1968, revised May 27, 1968, and identified as Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof." was presented for Council action. Staff recommendation was approval. Mr. Hendler moved that the easement, as drafted, be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign for the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. I-182 INTERCHANGE & 395 SIGN ROUTE: A letter from G.E. Mattoon, by Mr. William or an, was receive with a print of the geometric layout for this interchange. If, after the City of Pasco reviewed the layout, Pasco approved and wished to support the proposed plan, the Highway Department suggested a letter be sent to them so indicating. Mr. Hunt moved that the Manager's Office send a letter indicating Pasco's support of this interchange. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. URBAN RENEWAL - PARCEL 48-10 (Smith): Motion made by Hunt, seconded by Hendler t at the purchase of Parcel 48-10in_the Urban Renewal area be approved. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). REVIEW OF WORK PRIORITIES FOR ENGINEERING DEPT. Schedule had been distributed at the Workshop Meeting of October 27th (copy . The Manager requested comments as to whether or not there were any questions, and if so, he would be happy to answer them. If the Council approved, he would like their concurrence. APPOINTMENTS: CONSTRUCTION CODE REVIEW BOARD: Mayor Carter appointed Mark Pence, Jack Hamman and O.R. Elvrum to the Construction Code Review Board and asked the Council's concurrence. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee to concur with Mayor's appointments. Motion Carried. (Letters notifying these gentlemen of appointment were requested). 190 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1970 GAS EXAMINER'S BOARD: Not ready for appointment at this time. INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Mayor Carter appointed Browns of Pasco to serve on the Insurance Committee and asked the Council's concurrence. The City Council concurred by voice vote. YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: Upon recommendation of Mr. Bill Mitchell, Youth Co -Ordinator, the fo lowing people were appointed to the Youth Advisory Board: Steve Kinsey, Ray Andrews, Mike Gujardo, Thomas Sandoval, Jim Pr6itt, Tom Nesby, Bruce Whitemarsh and Richard Green. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee that the Council Concur. Motion Carried. (One-year'terms, effective November 4, 1970). PASCO YOUTH COMMISSION: Having received letters from three schools, the following people were appointed to the Pasco Youth Commission: McLAUGHLIN JR. HIGH, Heidi Hauge, Jenny Daigler and Kevin Bruce. ISAAC STEVENS JR. HIGH, Ken Edmunds, Sheryl Underwood and Beth Franklin. PASCO SENIOR HIGH, Bart Gallant, Kathy Sheppard and Larry Richardson. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Hendler that the Council concur in appointments. Motion Carried. At this point, the Manager asked i'f the Committee to study committees of Pasco was a standing committee, or just until the end of the year. It was generally agreed by the Councilthat the committee would stand until the end of 1978. BILLS AGAINST THE CITY: General Administration Community Development Fire Department Police Department TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: q LIBRARY FUND PARK FUND RECREATION FUND STREET FUND ARTERIAL STREET FUND CEMETERY FUND GOLF FUND WATER/SEWER FUND FINANCE FUND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND URBAN RENEWAL FUND URBAN ARTERIAL STREET FUND INTERCITY BRIDGE TOTAL ALL FUNDS: PAYROLL CLAIMS: General Administration Community Development Fire Department Police Department CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: CEMETERY FUND LIBRARY FUND PARK FUND RECREATION FUND STREET FUND GOEF FUND WATER/SEWER FUND ADMIN. SERVICES FUND EQUIPMENT FUND URBAN RENEWAL FUND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 5,094.99 605.77 1,351.05 3,327.21 ,379.0 $ 3,384.64 6,224.43 14,030.74 20,640.10 256.02 1,201.48 487.17 526.67 1,080.00 208.15 922.85 2,478.70 3,376.01 659.58 795.34 14,254.23 6,823.21 7.45* 43,455.88 $44,279.91 1,711.17 3,049.43 1,822.36 1,836.35 3,779.36 2,561.81 11,089.46 7,124.64 1,793.07 5,302.02 T84,349.58 1 r] 1 191 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: NOVEMBER 4, 1970 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Hendler that all claims and payroll properly signed and vouchered be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: MANAGER'S REPORT: Item No. 3 of Manager's Report concerning Interim Committee for Public Safety Facility; was submitted for formal approval of the Council. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee and Hunt that the Interim Committee consisting of One County Commissioner, Franklin County Sheriff, Pasco City Manager and City of Pasco Police Chief be approved. Motion Carried. City Manager requested clarification from Council with regard to attendance and action of Governmental Conference. Before any member of Pasco City Council makes any committments to the Conference, it is agreed by Council they should first bring the proposed committment to the Council for their concurrence. It was further emphasized that each entity in the Conference had only one vote. One member of the Council having the privilege of voting - however, any Councilman wishing to do so could attend the meeting. Mr. Hendler requested that the Benton Franklin Governmental Conference be advised of the action of the Council with regard to Council's approval before committment to the Conference. Mayor Carter emphasized that all Councilmen were welcome to attend the meetings. It was requested that the Executive Director be sent letter of intent prior to the next meeting - asking for roll call vote of issues showing the names of "aye" votes -and those of "nay" votes. Also, that the Conference was to be requested to include in their transcript of the meetings, those people voting aye or nay. Mr. Denney advised that Carter and Stork are the designated members to attend Conference Meetings. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ATTEST: / r, / AND EX- OFFICI ITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED thisday c G.E.'CARTER, MAYOR 01