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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1971 Minutes245 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: APRIL 20, 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, R.L. Greenlee, Ed Hendler, Sam -Hunt and George Stork. Also present were: City Manager, M.B. Winegar; City Attorney Wayne Campbell; City Engineer, Sandra Stanley and Police Chief, Al Tebaldi. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Denney moved that the minutes of April 6, 1.971, be approved as written. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: 1970 ENCUMBRANCES Library Fund $ 12.00 TOTAL 1970 ENCUMBRANCES: 12.00 1971 ENCUMBRANCES 0 Legislative $ 120.13 Judicial 197.53 Executive 568.64 Financial & Administration Legal 2,000.00 182.72 Planning 3,244.96 Building & Property Service 304.24 Other Services 804.29 Police Department 8,478.15 Fire Department 4,641.1'3 Protective Inspections 751.15 Ambulance & Aid 741.82 Engineering 1,763.10 Housing & Occupancy 506.22 Other Physical Environment 694.75 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $25,034.83 STREET FUND $ 5,528.94 LIBRARY FUND 3,034.69 CEMETERY FUND 1,582.48 URBAN RENEWAL FUND 2,974.52 URBAN RENEWAL ESCROW FUND 407.72 PARKS & RECREATION FUND M 2,320.61 CAPITAL PROJECT - WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 933.12 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE 1.85 CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. CHASE 26.10 ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER FUND 35,202.67 ENTERPRISE - GOLF FUND 2,413.96 EQUIPMENT RENTAL - EQUIPMENT FUND 2,066.58 FINANCE OPERATIONS - FINANCE FUND 3,617.46 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 85,157..53 Mr. Hendler moved that Warrant Nos. 2111 through 2219 in the total amount of $85,157.53 be approved for payment this 20th day of April, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Hunt.- Motion carried by'roll call vote of seven (7). 0 246 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS: APRIL 20, 1971 COMMENDATION TO "PASCO BULLDOGS" The Pasco High School "Bulldogs" were intro- duced to the assembly and commended for their outstanding ball performance at Regional and State Tournament in March. Mayor Carter presented each player with a Certificate of Merit from the City of Pasco and praised the team and their Coach, Don Monson, for a job well done. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER DIVIDING THE CITY OF PASCO INTO FIVE VOTING DISTRICTS FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN; AND PROVIDING FOR TWO AT -LARGE COUNCIL POSITIONS: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. He stated that correspondence had been received from Charles Grigg and Pasco Chamber of Commerce - both favoring the districting method. Dick Banks, Pasco Chamber of Commerce, reaffirmed their statement by emphasizing that this move was a fair manner of electing representatives. The City Manager outlined districts and briefly explained to the audience, the voting procedures. Hubert Howze asked the City Manager to repeat his statement as he was sitting in the back of the room and could not see the map. Mr. Winegar gave Mr. Howze a copy for his perusal. James Rutledge asked if it were possible for him to file if he moved into District No. 1 now. The staff replied that he could. Hershel.Crose asked if consideration had been given to long-range planning of districting. The City Manager replied that the Ordinance could be amended if it proved unsatisfactory, but it would have to remain in effect for at least 20 - months. Walter Oberst called attention to Section 7, and asked if candidate would be nominated from each District, and further, he favored voting for the individual man based on qualifications and integrity. The staff replied that candidates were not nominated, but they would have to be a resident of District they were running from. Mrs. Helen Wiseman questioned merits of change. Mr. Hendler stated that under the present system, there was no representation from East Pasco or south of Lewis and districting would solve that problem; and secondly, districting would give minorities a chance to elect officials from their own district. Victor Marshall inquired if Councilman -at -large could be recalled by petition. The Staff replied yes to Mr. Marshall's question. Jim Pruitt, favored districting so residents can elect their own representative. Clarence Alford, Anti -Board Against Discrimination, stated they were 100% in favor of districting as some members of our present council had been elected over and over. He stressed economics and unemployment as major factors and felt it was much easier to contact a representative from your own district to assist with problems of area -wide concern. James Rutledge stated that the only way a person can work within a system is that they be included as part of the system; further, a black man would also work for all people in the City of Pasco. Wallace Webster reiterated that needs had been identified; however, the black man must be a part of the community at decision and policy making levels. Districting would provide this line of communication and make Democracy a reality. He concluded his presentation by humbly asking the Council to pass this Ordinance as, in his opinion, "Charity begins at home, and spread abroad." 0 247 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1971 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: Charles Bauer addressed the Council as a relative newcomer to area; however, felt there were.inequities in distribution of municipal services which districting would help alleviate. Bill Stough felt there was no choice but to move forward, and this progress would come about by districting. Mrs. a en definitely favored districting as she felt District No: 1 needed a man to look into their needs, and the only way he would know their needs, was to be .a.resident of their area. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was'declared closed. Mr. Hendler moved that order of business be transposed in order to read Ordinance No. 1472 at this time. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1472: AN ORDINANCE DIVIDING THE CITY OF PASCO INTO FIVE VOTING DISTRICTS FOR THE ELECTION OF_FIVE COUNCILMEN, PROVIDING FOR TWO AT -LARGE COUNCIL POSITIONS AND PROVIDING FURTHER FOR FUTURE RE -DIVISION, RE -CALL PETITIONS, APPOINTMENTS TO VACANCIES OR UNFILLED COUNCIL POSITIONS, ANNEXATION, VOTING PRECINCTS, AND THE FIRST ELECTION. Ordinance No. 1472 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1472 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney., Motion failed by the following roll call vote. YES: Denney, Hendler and Hunt. NO: Carter, Campbell, Greenlee and Stork. At this point, Councilman Ed Hendler handed Mayor Carter a written letter of resignation, urging that his seat be filled by a member of the minority community. Mr. Hendler then vacated his chair and left the council room. Mayor Carter expressed regret at Mr. Hendler's resignation, but took no affirmative action at this time. Councilman Denney voiced his disappointment as he felt no councilman could equal time and energy spent on municipal affairs as.Mr. Hendler had done. Regret was voiced by Wallace Webster, Bill Stough, Truman Tucker and Katherine Smith. • . Councilman Sam Hunt vowed that he would continue to work for districting in spite of Ordinance No. 1472's failure to pass. Councilman M.R. Denney stated he found no one against districting and felt this was a serious error of the City Council to disregard wishes of the public. He asked if this Ordinance could be brought back for reconsideration. Mayor Carter directed that Ordinance No. 1472 be placed on next Workshop -Agenda of the Council. . ORDINANCE NO. 1473: -AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR QUORUMS AND ADJOURNMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Ordinance No. 1473 was read by title only. Mr. Greenlee moved that -Ordinance No. 1473 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 1474: APRIL 20, 1971 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1424, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 19.24.030; BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES IN CERTAIN PLATTED AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO THAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS MOBILE HOME SUB- DIVISIONS; DESIGNATED YARD AREAS AND WIDTHS; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR PLACEMENT OF SAID MOBILE HOMES AND RELATED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS; SETTING PERMIT FEES; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. . Ordinance No. 1474 was read by title only. Mr..Stork moved that Ordinance No. 1474 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Councilman Hunt out of room). ORDINANCE NO. 1475: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1024,.PASCO CITY CODE 10.24.040; AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND REGULATING MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAFFIC, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AND THEIR INCIDENTS UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, BICYCLE PATHS AND OTHER WAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND OTHERS IN RELATION THERETO, DEFINING OFFENSES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Ordinance No. 1475.was,read by title only. Prior to.motion, Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1475 be amended in Section 1, under 30 MPH, to. read: "Sylvester'Street (Chase Avenue to Norbart Street) and delete "Yakima Street (Fifth Avenue to Fourth Avenue). Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. Mr. Greenlee moved that Ordinance No. 1475 be adopted, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS:, RESOLUTION NO. 858: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY POWER CITY ELECTRIC, INC., UNDER JOB NO. 70-06, CHASE AVENUE SIGNALIZATION (L.I.D. 82). Resolution No. 858,was read by title only. Mr. Greenlee moved that Resolution No. 858 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. . Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 859: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY TEEPLES& THATCHER CONTRACTORS, INC., ON THE PASCO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT ADDITIONS. Resolution No. 859.was read by title only. Mr..Stork moved that Resolution No. 859 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 860: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR THE CONVERSION OF OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION LINES TO UNDERGROUND FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH UNDERGROUND SERVICE CONNECTIONS, Resolution No. 860 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Resolution No. 860 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Mr. Denney inquired about undergrounding to each unit if you owned a trailer court). 249 - R-11 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1971 RESOLUTION NO. 861: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING BINDER IN CONNECTION WITH COMPLIANCE.- ASSURANCE OMPLIANCEASSURANCE WITH THE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970. Resolution No. 861 was. read by title only. Mr. Greenlee moved that Resolution No. 861 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. 'Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 864: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING BINDER IN CONNECTION WITH COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE WITH THE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970. Resolution No. 862 was read by title only. .Mr. -Greenlee moved that Resolution No. 862 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Carter re -appointed ROBERT LOVELACE to the Planning Commission Expiration.- 4/7/77) and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Denney moved that the City Council concurs with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded•by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. BOAT BASIN: Mr. Denney moved that discussion of Boat Basin,be tabled to later date. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried STATE HIGHWAY DRAFT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT (SR 182 --Road 68 Interchange to Junction SR 395): Mr. Hunt moved that the Staff write State Highway Department and reaffirm its support of their draft. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Carter called for an Executive Session of the Council to consider personnel matters (resignation of Councilman Hendler.- approximate time, 9:15 P.M.) Council reconvened at approximately 10:50 P.M. Mr. Stork moved that Ordinance No. 1472 be brought back for recon's'ideration. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried. Discussion ensued whereby Mrs. Campbell moved to amend Section 11 to read: "Any registered voter shall be eligible to sign a petition for the recall of any councilman." Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Greenlee moved that Ordinance No. 1472 be adopted, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN ED HENDLER: The following letter of resignation was received from Councilman Ed Hendler: 250 MINUTES . PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1971 RESIGNATION - Continued: "Please accept this letter as my letter,of resignation, effective immediately. The vote on Districting, just expressed, makes this action necessary. As you know, I've been an advocate of the District System for Pasco because of many reasons. The most pressing one being the "one -'vote, one-man rule." However, we have a long way to go before we can attain this goal, especially here in Pasco. Until such time that bigotry and prejudice 'no longer exists, this Council and all Councils, for that matter, have the responsibility under our laws to insure equality in its elections. The population of Pasco consists of 10% Blacks and 1 1/2% of other minorities. Most of the minorities live in one section of Pasco. The District System is the only way that they, the minorities, can elect a Councilman. The minorities should have the right to.have representation on the City Council. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any other solution offered by any member of this council these past seven months. Therefore, I find no other means available in resolving this difference than to resign and request that this Council consider filling my seat with a representative of the minorities. In addition, I respectfully request your consideration to allow me to continue to serve as Pasco's representative on the Inter -City Bridge Committee until such time that we are successful in getting the bridgd fully funded." With regret, Mayor Carter moved to accept resignation of Councilman Ed Hendler. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mayor Carter appointed Councilmen Robert Greenlee, Sam Hunt and M.R. Denney to suggest names of,minority citizens to ffil unexpired term of Ed Hendler, and report back as soon as possible. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. .E. CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: / / HARRY D. KINZPT, DIRE - EX -OFFICIO CYTY CLERK PASSED, and APPROVED thisay 10.1 of 1971. Wells, Clerk's Representative