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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-1971 Minutes218 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: FEBRUARY 2, 1971 Meeting called to order by George Stork, Mayor Pro -Tem at 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: Hilda Campbell, M.R. Denney, Ed Hendler, Sam Hunt and George Stork. Councilmen G.E. Carter and Robert Greenlee were absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager M.B. Winegar, City Attorney Wayne Campbell, Director of Finance Harry Kinzer, Police Chief Albert Tebaldi and Director of Public Works C.F. Whetsler. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of January 19, 1971, Page 2, Visitors, be amended to show that E.M. Magee, President of the N.A.A.C.P., was given a copy of Resolution No. 838 (Anti -Discrimination) and invited to serve on that committee. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of January 19, 1971 be approved, as amended. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: 1970 ENCUMBRANCES General Administration Community Development Fire Department Police Department TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: LIBRARY FUND PARK FUND RECREATION FUND STREET FUND CEMETERY FUND GOLF FUND WATER/SEWER FUND FINANCE FUND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND URBAN RENEWAL FUND TOTAL 1970 ENCUMBRANCES: 1971 ENCUMBRANCES Legislative Judicial Executive Financial & Administration Legal Planning Building & Property Service Other Service Police Fire Protective Inspections Engineering Housing & Occupancy TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET FUND LIBRARY FUND CEMETERY FUND URBAN RENEWAL FUND PARKS & RECREATION FUND CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. CHASE FUND ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER FUND ENTERPRISE - GOLF FUND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND $2,068.04 264.77 1,897.17 2,001.05 $ 6,231.03 227.20 83.32 70.02 228.52 112.92 629.62 2,191.55 464.6o 109.97 294.56 10, 13.31 56.42 51.51 51.51 2,000.00 51.51 359.13 1,312.37 94.39 2,366.89 1,126.54 1,o63.76 327.27 385.87 $ 9,247.17 Continued Next Page 1,241.24 488.70 961.87 1,102.30 966.o6 38.81 19 ,191.90 1,375.39 1,514.32 1 1 1 >1J MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1971 BILLS - Continued: Finance Fund $ 3,130.18 Firemen's Pension Fund 1,033-15 TOTAL ALL FUNDS FOR 1970 & 1971:$50,9347.0- Mrs. Campbell moved that voucher nos. 1589 through .1666 in the total amount of $ 50,934.40 be approved for payment this 2nd day of February, 1971. Seconded by Mr. -Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Bldg. & Property Service Police Community Relations Police Fire Protective Inspection Engineering, TOTAL GENERAL FUND: PARK & RECREATION GOLF WATER/SEWER CEMETERY STREET LIBRARY EQUIPMENT RENTAL FINANCE URBAN RENEWAL TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 295.36 798.56 2,432.16 818.24 680.32 201.48 1,511.76 20,711.30 15,029.94 1,266.4o 4,117.97 $47,863.49 4,149.6o 2,494.12 11,011.52 2,112.68 5,681..79 3,252.67 2,625.29 6,353.23 5,639.59 $91,183.98 Mr. Hendler moved that voucher nos. 2959 and 11 through 21074 and 179 are approved for payment in the total amount of $91,183.98, this 2nd day of February, 1971. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). COMMUNICATIONS: SR 395 AND NORTH OF HILISBORO ROAD: Correspondence was received from Ben Rea, Secretary of Planning Commission, stating that they would consider a petition for zone change in area west of SR 395 and north of Hillsboro Road; further, the Commission would prefer to insure adequate access to area before it recommended a zone change. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: In response to Councilman Denney's inquiry, the following correspondence was received from State Highway Commission: "Please refer to your letter of January 20, 1971. During the construction for I-182, either SR 395 will be extended northerly to provide a median left turn storage area into the Burlington Northern hump yard or left turn channelization will be provided at this intersection. Should you have further questions regarding this item, please contact this office." VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. 220 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: FEBRUARY 2, 1971 Alleged claims for damages, submitted by Melvin Merlin O'Brien and Delbert Rodgers in the respective amounts of $20,000.00 and $200.00, were filed against the City of Pasco. Mr. Hunt moved that claims of Melvin Merlin O'Brien and Delbert Rodgers be referred to City insurance carrier and City attorney for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Correspondence was read from Ben Rea, Secretary of Planning Commission, requesting a change of zone for Tract "B", Replat of Columbia River Addition, as recorded in Volume B, Page 15, Book of Plats, Franklin County, Washington from Commercial C-1 to Commercial C-3. Mr. Denney moved that a Public Hearing be held February 16, 1971 for the purpose of hearing support or objections to proposed zone change. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. PASCO JAYCEES: The City Manager acknowledged correspondence. from Pasco Jaycees to Presidei Nixon, protesting closure of K and N reactors. The City Manager and Councilman Hendler publicly stated that much of the area's economy will depend on reactor closure and annexation. FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING - L.I.D. NO. 81: Correspondence was received from Sandra Stanley, City Engineer, stating that final assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 81 had been completed and recommended that Public Hearing be held March 16, 1971. Mr. Hunt moved that recommendation of the Staff be accepted and Public Hearing be held March 16, 1971 for Final Assessment Roll on L.I.D. No. 81. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1458: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12, SECTION 35, SECTION 39, SECTION 43, SECTION 45, SECTION 47, SECTION 49, SECTION 50, SECTION 54, SECTION 68 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 74 TO ORDINANCE NO. 1306, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY SERVICES, ESTABLISHING RULES GOVERNING HOURS OF WORK, PROVISIONS FOR SICK AND VACATION TIME, HOLIDAYS, TRAVEL EXPENSES, COMPENSATION AND OTHER PRACTICES AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; ALL BEING A PORTION OF CHAPTER 2.42 OF PASCO CITY CODE. Ordinance No. 1458 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1458 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 1459: (Prior to reading of Ordinance, City Manager cited that on Page 2, Paragraph 2, the words "except Memorial Day weekend" be inserted; Page 4, Section 20, the word "liner" be inserted after Baby, Juvenile and Adult). AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ENDOWMENT CARE, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS, SETTING RATES FOR SERVICES AND ENDOWMENT CARE, CREATING METHODS OF PAYMENT, AND SETTING INTEREST RATES FOR TIME PAYMENT AT CITY VIEW CEMETERY AND REPEALING SECTIONS 2 THROUGH 26, INCLUSIVE, OF ORDINANCE NO. 1323, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 2.48.020 THROUGH 2.48.270, -INCLUSIVE. Ordinance No. 1459 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1459 be adopted, as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). 1 11 Z.2 1. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1460: FEBRUARY 2, 1971 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE N0. 1193, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 5.08.080, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLICITATION IN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1460 was read by title. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1460 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (City Attorney gave the Council his opinion as to why this Ordinance should be adopted; i.e., it was impossible to prosecute in Police Court and in conflict with Interstate Commerce). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 847: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA EXCEPT PUBLIC EASEMENTS. Resolution No. 847 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Resolution No. 847, setting date of public hearing as March 2, 1971, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 846: A RESOLUTION PROTESTING THE CLOSURE OF THE N REACTOR AT HANFORD, WASHINGTON. Resolution No. 846 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that Resolution No. 846 be adopted and that the Pasco City Council confirm signature of Mayor_ Carter on February 1, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). APPOINTMENTS: HOUSING AUTHORITY: Mayor Pro -Tem Stork re -appointed TOM MORRISON.(Expiration Date - 1/28/76) to the Housing Authority Board and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved that the City Council concur with Mayor Pro-tem's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. URBAN RENEWAL CITIZEN'S ADVISORY SUB -COMMITTEE: Mayor Pro -tem Stork appointed WAYNE JACKSON, KATIE BARTON, JIM PRUITT,-JERRY NESBI, WALTER RANDLE, CHARLIE MINOR, A.J. TATE, RAY HENRY AND REV: WILLIE VAUGHN to the Urban Renewal Citizen's Advisory Sub -Committee and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved that the City Council concur with Mayor Pro-tem's appointments. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. TRI CITY RACIAL STUDY_ -COMMITTEE: Mayor -Pro -Tem Stork.appointed:.C,ouncilman ROBERT GREENLEE,. and C..A. C. Director WALLACE WERSTER, -Lg.. s�erve-_on the Tri -City Racial Study Commi-ttee,_ and.:further..r.eques,te_d-that ;these_(_2)._-genjtlemen- recommend -a Chicano to _ the Council for appointment as the third member of said Committee. Mr : Hendler movedthat t,Y e-"Crt- '-Council "concur with M'ay`or' Pro -tem.""' -'appointments . _ Seconded by Mrs'. Campbell:"Motion Carried; PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Pro -tem Stork appointed JEFF JEFFERS (Unexpired term of Ethel Sylvester - 2/2/73):and re -appointed BARBARA OLSON and STU NELSON (Ex- piration - 2/2/77) to the Planning Commission and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hunt moved that appointments to Planning Commission be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler asked that Staff write E.M. Magee, solicitating his services on Anti - Discrimination Committee. 222 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: FEBRUARY 2, 1971 LAND - VICINITY OF LINCOLN TERRACE: The following correspondence was received from Rembert Ryals, Attorney at Law: "On November 19,-1968, the two corporations which own Lincoln Terrace conveyed to the City certain land owned by them with the provision that if the City did not, within one year from that date, commence construction of a.community.facility., then the land would revert to the Grantors. Since the City has not commenced' this construction, I have been requested to ask that a Deed from the City be executed - conveying title to the land back to the original Grantors. For your information, I am enclosing a copy of the Deed. I will look forward to receiving the Deed from you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.n Mr. Hendler moved that Mayor Carter be authorized to sign Deed. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. STATE HIGHWAY DEPT. - SR 182, SR 395 & OREGON STREET: Correspondence and map showing SR 395 & N. Oregon Street were presented for Council consideration. Major emphasis was proposed diamond loop design at intersection. Mr. Hendler moved that the Pasco City Council approved design, but further, they were asking for full construction. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT - FRANKLIN COUNTY: A request by Franklin County to waive building permit on new Public Safety Facility was presented. Councilman Hendler supported request as this was a joint entity built to serve all citizens of Pasco. Councilman Denney expressed concern that if this request was granted, then other agencies such as School Districts, etc. could make the same demand; therefore, he was opposed to granting the waiver and look to some other means of reaching an equitable solution. Mr. Hendler moved moved that request for waiver of building permit for Franklin County Public Safety Facility be denied; however, we notify the County Commissioners that in view of their hardship in attaining the necessary funds; we will -increase our contributions over and above our previous committment in the amount of $1,500.00. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. 1 BID AWARD - (3) POLICE CARS: The following bids were received on a unit price for Police cars, bid collectively with the cities of Kennewick, Richland and West Richland. FORD Custom $3,526.17 CHEVROLET Model #15469 $3,487.00 DODGE Polara DK41** $3,369.00 **Staff Recommendation Mr. Hunt moved that recommendation of the Staff be accepted and bid be awarded to Tri City .Dodge at unit price of $3,369.00 per vehicle. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Ae,,�� GEORGE,,f. STORK, MAYOR PRO -TEM ATTEST: Harry K'n er, Dir ctor f Finance - PASSED and APPROVED this day of , 1971 ve yn Wlls, Clerk's Representative