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Home My WebLink About02-16-1971 Minutes224 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: FEBRUARY 16, 1971 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, Ed Hendler and Sam Hunt. Councilmen R.L. Greenlee and George Stork were absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, M.B. Winegar; Director of Finance, Harry Kinzer; City Attorney, Wayne Campbell; Director of Urban Renewal, Ray MacDonald and City. Engineer, Sandra Stanley. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hunt moved that the minutes of.February 2, 1971.be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. Mrs. Campbell moved that the minutes of Special Meeting.,.held February 12, 1971, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: 1970 ENCUMBRANCES Police Department 137.00 TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: 77779 - Cemetery Fund 93.45 Water/Sewer Fund 2,571.89 TOTAL 1970 ENCUMBRANCES: 2,802.3 1971 ENCUMBRANCES Legislative $ 2.45 Judicial 47.37 Executive 138.65 Financial & Administration 2,047.54 Planning 361.70 Building & Property Service 42.95 Other Service 854.37 Police 7,649.27 Fire 4,023.39 Protective Inspection 655.70 Ambulance & Aid 1,516.99 Engineering 1,181.52 - Housing.& Occupancy 6.55.70 Other Physical Environment 694.75 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $19,872.35 Street Fund $ 7,704.82 Cemetery Fund 1,586.71 Library Fund 2,337.32 Urban Renewal Fund 6,795.53 Parks & Recreation Fund 2,614.69 Inter -City Bridge 708.22 Capital Project-U.A.b., Chase 13.23 Enterprise - Water/Sewer Fund 24,216.77 Enterprise - Golf Fund 1,989.39 Equipment Rental Fund 2,296.13 Finance Fund 3,687.94 Firemen's Pension Fund 829.80 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $77,455.24 Mr. Hendler moved that voucher nos. 1667 through 1782 in the total amount of $77,455.24 be approved for payment this 16th day of February, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). L_ 1 1 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS: 225 FEBRUARY 16, 1971 PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT: Correspondence was received from A.C. Northrup, Manager of the P.U.D., requesting a meeting with the City Council on March 10, 1971 at 10:00 A.M., for the purpose of discussing Hanford N Reactor and the impact of cutback on service area. Following discussion, the Council requested that the City Manager attempt to schedule a luncheon meeting as soon as possible,'as inany'of'our'City Councilmen are unable to attend daytime meetings. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING REZONE REQUEST FOR TRACT "B", REPLAT OF COLUMBIA RIVER ADDITION, FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted as required by law. Correspondence was read from Ben Rea, Secretary of the Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Richard Perry, representing petitioner Charles Grigg, spoke in favor of the rezoning of Tract B from Commercial C-1 to Commercial C-3. 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. 1462: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1462 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1462 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING VACATION REQUEST FOR SOUTHERLY -TEN (10) FEET OF JAY STREET,.AS PLATTED IN SWANSON'S ADDITION: The City Manager reported -the Hearing had been duly published and posted as required by law. Phillip Noon, representing Hillcrest Nursing Home, thanked the Council for their consideration and reported that the Nursing Home is rapidly expanding; therefore, necessitating this action as a safety factor for patients and small children attending nearby elementary school. 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. 1463: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF JAY STREET AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1463 was read by title only. Mrs. Campbell moved that Ordinance No. 1463 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). 226 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1461: FEBRUARY 16, 1971 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PUBLIC DANCES AND PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING THEREOF, AND PROVIDING. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 311 AND ORDINANCE NO. 893, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.24. Ordinance No. 1461 had first reading at special meeting, held February 12, 1971. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1461 be tabled to next Workshop Meeting (February 23, 1971). Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). REPORT FROM OFFICERS: URBAN RENEWAL - PARCEL NO. 40-3: Mr. Hendler moved that Parcel No. 40-3, Randle, in the total amount of $4,995.00 be purchased, as recommended by Leon Paull, Deputy Director, Department of Urban Renewal. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Correspondence was received from Ben Rea, Secretary of City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-3 on Lots 3 through 6 and 19 through 24, Frey's Addition. Mr. Hunt moved that a Public Hearing be March 2, 1971, for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 848: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 816 TITLED "A RESOLUTION CREATING A PASCO POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PASCO,_.PROVIDING FOR THE.FORMATION.OF THE AD- VISORY COUNCIL, METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS, TERM OF OFFICE, PURPOSE OF ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF." Resolution No. 848 was read by title only. Mr.'Hunt ;moved that Resolution No. 848 be adopted.. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Councilman Hendler asked if anything would prevent a Chairman serving 2 - 3 terms. The City Manager replied that the Chairman and Secretary are elected .from the membership at the first meeting in June of each year). RESOLUTION NO. 849: A RESOLUTION OF. THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR.LOAN AND GRANT FOR PROJECT NO. WASH. R-18. Resolution No. 849 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Resolution No. 849 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of. five ( 5) . UNFINISHED..BUSINESS: (See **Victor (Amend.) APPOINTMENT - HOUSING AUTHORITY: Mayor Carter appointed FATHER BRIONES Expiration_ -...January 28, 1-9727 to the Housing Authority to fill the unexpired term of John.Welch, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hunt moved that the City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. i 1 1 i MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: >>7 FEBRUARY 16, 1971 PURCHASE OF $900,000 UTILITY REVENUE BONDS: The City Manager reported that Foster & Marshall had submitted offer to purchase $900,000 Utility. Revenue Bonds at 6.527% interest over a 25 -year period, and recommended acceptance of same. Mr. Hendler moved that recommendation of the Staff be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). **See Amendment - 3/2/71 Mr. Hendler moved that check in the amount of $18,000 has been received by Foster & Marshall as earnest money this 16th day of February, 1971. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. OPPOSITION TO S.J.R. NO. 17 and S.J.R. 7: Mr. Hendler moved that the Staff notify our Legislators, opposing S.J.R. No. 17 and S.J.R. No. 7, then subsequently send copies of our opposition to State Highway Department and Don Pugnetti, Chairman of Good Roads Association. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM,COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: APPOINTMENTS - ANTI -DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE: The City Manager reported that names are being turned in to serve on Anti -Discrimination Committee and will be ready at next Workshop Session of the Council. *Rutledge James 1xad,_Lgw=z stated he had submitted names for consideration and felt the committee should be made up of four Blacks, four Whites and four Chicanos. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. ATTEST: HARRY D. KINZER, EX -OFFICIO CITY FINAN 0 005 OF lirzzll:'� G.E. CARTER, MAYOR V PASSED and APPROVED this day of , 1971. EV LYN WELLK, CLERK'S REPRESENTATIVE