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Home My WebLink About03-02-1971 Minutes228 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 2, 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 included: G.E. Carter, Hilda Campbell, M.R. Denney, Ed Hendler, Sam Hunt and George Stork. Councilman R.L. Greenlee was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, M.B. Winegar; City Attorney, Wayne Campbell; Director of Finance, Harry D. Kinzer; City Engineer, Sandra Stanley; Director of Public Works, C.F. Whetsler; Police Chief, Albert Tebaldi and Director of Urban Renewal, Ray MacDonald. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held February 16, 1971, Page 4, "Purchase of $900,000 Utility Revenue Bonds", be amended to read as follows: "Mr. Hendler moved that we acknowledge a check in the amount of $18,000 as having been received from Foster & Marshall as earnest money this 16th day of February, 1971." Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. Mr. Hunt moved that the minut6s be further amended to add "Victor" Briones and correction of James Rutledge's name. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of regular council meeting, held February 16, 1971, be approved as amended. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: 1970 ENCUMBRANCES Recreation Fund $ 540.44 TOTAL 1970 ENCUMBRANCES: 5.44_ 1971 ENCUMBRANCES Legislative $ 19.96 Judicial 62.61 Executive 119.33 Legal 59.86 Planning 1,882.83 Bldg. & Property Service 869.09 Other Services 2,187.28 Police 3,608.38 Fire 3,321.11 Protective Inspections 77.79 Ambulance & Aid 489.30 Engineering 226.59 TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS: _ 12,92 .13 STREET FUND 408.89 LIBRARY FUND 238.93 CEMERERY FUND 246.97 URBAN RENEWAL FUND 500.58 PARKS & RECREATION FUND 946.13 CAPITAL PROJECT WATER/SEWER CONST. 1,537.54 CAPITAL PROJECT INTER -CITY BRIDGE 375.71 CAPITAL PROJECT CHASE AVENUE 6,969.81 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER FUND 1,351.82 ENTERPRISE GOLF FUND 660.39 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 4,066.36 FINANCE FUND 1,455.33 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND 2,723.25 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS FOR 1970 & 1971: $34,955.28 1 1 1 MINUTES'-/. PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: The following summary of payroll was submitted 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 $ 295.36 812.16 2,432.16 818.24 680.32 201.48 1,813.23 20,534.94 16,144.88 1,266.40 4,148.27 MARCH 2, 1971 $49,147.44 4,418.07 2,167.86 10,795.43 2,106.30 5,244.54 3,278.82 2,002.80 6,395.82 5,664.55 �2J TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $91,221.63 Mr. Denney moved that claim voucher nos. 1783 through 1872 in the total amount of $34,955.28 be approved for payment this 2nd day of March, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Hunt moved that payroll voucher nos. 182 through 543 in the total amount of $91,221.63 be -approved for payment this 2nd day of March, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (At this point, Council- man Hendler expressed concern over increasing cost of twenty-four hour,.100% coverage .for Police and Fire personnel, and urged that we contact our Legislators - thus making them aware of situation. The Staff will prepare itemization of current claim pending for the Council's review). COMMUNICATIONS: PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Correspondence was read from Ben Rea, City Planner, recommending a change of zone for Lots 15 and 16, Block 11, Helm's Second Addition, from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3. Mrs. Campbell moved that a Public Hearing be held March 16, 1971, for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS 3 THROUGH 6 AND 19 THROUGH 24, BLOCK 13, FREY'S ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. Correspondence was read from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mr. Hendler asked if provisions had been made for fencing to separate area. The Staff replied that it had. Mr. Denney questioned "piecemeal" system of zoning as, in his opinion, Oregon Street would never be developed for residential habitation; therefore, why couldn't the entire area along Oregon Streeti_be zoned Commercial at one time. The Staff replied that the City Council maintained control by this method. 230 MINUTES PASCO -CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: MARCH 2, 1971 Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA. The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. Katherine Smith asked what specific streets and alleys were being considered for vacation. ThS, CCity Manager showed Mrs. Smith which streets -and alleys in the Urban RenewalAbeing considered for vacation with the aid of a map. Councilman Hendler stated to E.M. Magee that all property vacated would revert back to the property owner. 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. 1464: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1464.was,read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1464 be adopted- Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6); VISITORS: JAMES RUTLEDGE READ declaration to the City Council, asking for a meeting with Ray MacDonald, Director of Urban Renewal, and concerned black citizens of Pasco. Mr. Rutledge was speaking primarily for the N.A.A.C.P. and East Pasco Neighborhood Council. Mrs. Katie Barton substantiated Mr. Rutledge's statement by adding that she felt the Urban Renewal Director should attend all their meetings. The Staff was directed to arrange proposed meeting prior to Council Meeting of March 16, 1971, if possible. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1461: (Previously Tabled) 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 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1461 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of six.: (6) . ORDINANCE NO. 1465: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO WHOLESALE COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1465 was read by title only. Mrs. Campbell moved that Ordinance No. 1465 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). i 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: MARCH 2, 1971 Mayor Carter moved that proposed "Mobile Home Ordinance" be tabled. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1466: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $900,000.00 PAR VALUE OF "WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 1971" TO OBTAIN A PART OF THE FUNDS WITH WHICH TO PAY THE COST OF CARRYING OUT THE SYSTEM OR PLAN FOR MAKING ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY OF PASCO, INCLUDING THE SANI- TARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM OF STORM OR SURFACE WATER SEWERS AS A PART THEREOF, AS SPECIFIED AND ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 1342; FIXING THE DATE, FORM, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATE, TERMS AND COVENANTS OF SUCH BONDS; AND CONFIRMING THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS TO FOSTER & MARSHALL INC., OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1466 was No. 1466 be adopted. vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 850: read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THAT A FINDING BE -MADE THAT A ROUTE FOR "RAILPAX" PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE BE SELECTED THROUGH PASCO IN ORDER TO BEST MEET THE NEEDS OF THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE RESIDING BETWEEN SPOKANE AND THE PUGET SOUND AREA. Resolution No. 850 was read in its entirety. Mr. Denney moved that Resolution No. 850 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO _a51; A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, APPROVING THE METHOD OF SELECTING THE RE- DEVELOPER AND APPROVING THE MINIMUM PRICE THEREFOR. Resolution No. 851 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that Resolution No. 851 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ANTI -DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE: The City Manager reported that a meeting of the Anti -Discrimination Committee will be held March 11, 1971; 7:30 P.M, at Eddie Mays Restaurant. NEW BUSINESS: SPECIAL PERMIT (Usage of Mobile Home): A request for special permit to allow Franklin County to use mobile home to house Sheriff's Office during construction of new City/County jail facility was presented for Council's consideration. Mr. Stork moved that request of Franklin County be granted and that a special permit be issued to them during construction time. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. (Mrs. Campbell voting no). 232 f , I MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS.: MARCH 2, 1971 CIVIL DEFENSE AGREEMENT: Mr. Hendler moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign Civil Defense Agreement with Franklin County. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: As the Legislature is now in Session, and the City of Pasco has a list of bills presently before them for action, Councilman Hendler suggested that all the Pasco City Council members attest this list and send to Olympia. Councilman Hunt asked that he be given a copy of what other cities are doing regarding ecology. Mayor Carter replied'that a Tri City Ecology Board was being formed and that he was to appoint one (1) member to serve on that Board. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. G.E. CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: HARRY D. KIN EX -OFFICIO C PASSED and APPROVED thisday of 1971. EVELYN VEILS, CLERK'S REPRESENTATIVE , 1