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Home My WebLink About06-15-1971 Minutes16 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JUNE 15, 1971 Meeting called to order at 8:00 o'clock by Mayor Pro -Tem, George P. Stork. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Stork moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held June 1, 1971, be approved as written. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: Judicial ROLL CALL: Executive 162.03 By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present included: Hilda Campbell, M.R. Denney, R.L. Greenlee (8:15), Katie Barton and George Stork. Also Planning present were: City Manager, M.B. Winegar; City Attorney, D. Wayne Campbell; 369.54 Director of Finance, Harry Kinzer; City Engineer, Sandra Stanley; Director of Public: Works, C.F. Whetsler and Associate Planner, Ben Rea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Stork moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held June 1, 1971, be approved as written. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: Judicial $ 74.36 Executive 162.03 Financial & Administration 2,000.00 Legal 49.36 Planning 358.01 Building & Property Service 369.54 Other Services 2,004.89 Police Department 4,536.15 Fire Department 3,059.23 Protective Inspections 549.13 Ambulance & Aid 704.85 Engineering 912.05 Housing & Occupancy 483.33 Other Physical Environment 4,712.25 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $19,975.18 CITY STREET - STREET 4,573.23 ARTERIAL STREET - STREET 3,365.52 LIBRARY 2,612.29 CEMETERY 1,186.81 URBAN RENEWAL 3,209.15 PARKS & RECREATION 1,998.84 CAPITAL PROJECT - WATER/SEWER CONST. 1,088.23 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE 135.34 CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. CHASE 1,702.11 ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER 41,488.94 ENTERPRISE - GOLF 2,228.85 EQUIPMENT RENTAL - EQUIPMENT 1,070.47 FINANCE OPERATION - FINANCE 2,632.14 FIREMEN'S PENSION - FIRE 821.00 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $88,088.10 Mr. Denney moved that Voucher Nos. 2544 through 2647 in the total amount of $88,088.10 be approved for payment this 15th day of June, 1971. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). (Councilman Greenlee hadn't arrived yet). COMMUNICATIONS: CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY - LEONARD HAM: Correspondence was read from Robert Leaver, American Waterworks Association, awardi"ng a Certificate of Competency to Leonard Ham, Public Works Department. The program, as es- tablished, is entirely voluntary and need be participated in only by those who see in it, a value to themselves, their employer or their profession. On behalf of the City Council and citizens of Pasco, Mayor Pro -Tem Stork commended Mr. Ham for an outstanding job well done. 268 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: JUNE 15, 1971 PROTESTS - L.I.D. 83: Protests of L.I.D., initiated by Resolution No. 854, were registered by the following: Byron Baker, Unit I; West & Wheeler, Unit I; and Mark Seaman, Unit III. The City Manager reported that Units I and II would proceed; however, protests amounting to more than 60% had been received on Unit III; therefore, Unit III was automatically defeated. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Correspondence was read from Ben Rea, Secretary of City Planning Commission, requesting a change of zone from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3 for Lots 17 through 20, Block 26, Helm's Second Addition. Mrs. Barton moved that July 6, 1971 be set as date of Public Hearing to review this request. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Correspondence was read from Ben Rea, Secretary of City Planning Commission, requesting a change of zone from Commercial C-1 to Commercial C-3 for Lots 1 through 6, Block 32, Riverside Addition. Mrs. Campbell moved that a Public hearing be held July 6, 1971 for the purpose of hearing this request. .Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR PRO -TEM STORK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF UP -DATING SIX-YEAR STREET PROGRAM: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published. Correspondence from City Planning Commission urged adoption of Six -Year Street Program with the following exceptions. (Higher priority than indicated) 5th & Arthur Streets, from "A" to Court Street Margaret Street, from 4th Avenue to Arthur Avenue Rd. 28 from W. Lewis Street to Sylvester Street The City Engineer made the following response to City Planning Commission: The construction of 5th & Arthur Avenues is con- tingent on replacing the 12 -inch waterline with a 16 -inch water line from Court Street to Columbia Street. The financial situation of the Water/ Sewer Fund would not permit this construction to be done any earlier than 1974. A storm sewer that would be constructed with Arthur Avenue is needed before Margaret Street is improved. Rd. 28 from W. Lewis Street to Sylvester Street would be improved using funds from the Arterial Street Fund. These funds are committed through 1973 to fulfill the City's portion of the Urban Renewal Project. Mrs. Campbell asked if Pearl Street, west of Rd. 24, would be -included in improvement. The City Engineer replied that arterial street funds would not be available for,that area; however, it could be improved through L.I.D. Following three (3) calls from the Mayor for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: 269 JUNE 15, 1971 Mrs. Jerri Nesby inquired as to the possibility of free swimming for underprivileged youth at City pools this summer. She cited that there were many hardship cases who, for financial reasons, were unable to send their children sw.imming. The Staff responded by stating that labor, pool maintenance, etc., made it almost virtually impossible to grant free swimming at this time. Mrs. Eris Blount asked if she provided volunteers to act as guards at the various pools - would the Council, then, provide free swimming. The City Manager stated they would have to be fully qualified individuals; i.e., possessor of Red Cross Certificate and W.S.I. Certificate, etc. Councilman Greenlee stated that if such volunteer program would be considered, they would have to work when the pools are open daily, not at their own dis- cretion. (This item of business to be discussed further). REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NOTES - $955,000: Bids were opened June 8, 1971 to purchase $955,000 in Urban Renewal Project Notes. They were as follows: First National Bank of Boston ** 3.15% per annum Plus $12.00 premium Morgan Guaranty Trust Company 3.25% $11.00 " Seattle First National Bank 3.28% $25.00 " **Staff Recommendation Mrs. Barton moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid be awarded to First National Bank of Boston. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). HONG KONG CLOTHING SALESMEN: Following review of proposed Ordinance, pertaining to Hong Kong Clothing Salesmen, the City Attorney ruled that $500 performance bond is unconstitutional and the Ordinance could not be criminally enforced for that reason. The council requested that this item of business be referred to Workshop Session of the Council. GOLF REPORT: Weekly Golf Report for the period ending 3une 6, 1971 was submitted for council information. RESOLUTIONS: The City Manager read the following Resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 818 OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, BEING A RESOLUTION CREATING A PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, DEFINING ITS MEMBERSHIP, LISTING TERMS OF OFFICE, AND PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 805. Due to lack -of full council quorum and possible negative view of members in -attendance, Councilman Denney moved that this Resolution be tabled to Workshop Session of the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried. (Mr. Denney expressed concern that all Resolutions should be consistent; namely, resident status of board members as the City did not require their employees to be residents of the City of Pasco). 270 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 868: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF PASCO PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT. JUNE 15, 1971 Resolution No. 868 was read by title -only. Mr. Greenlee moved that Resolution No. 868 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 869: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED'AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 820. Resolution No. 869 was read by title only. Mr. Greenlee moved that Resolution No. 869 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMPULSORY GARBAGE COLLECTION: A.E. Pitts addressed the Council and voiced his protest over compulsory garbage collection as a violation of human rights. He further stated that taxes were rising so rapidly that elderly people were forced to sell their homes because they were unable to pay them. In his case, he felt he had no garbage because he had a disposal and burning barrel. Councilman Greenlee responded by asking Mr. Pitts how he'disposed of tin cans, etc., and further, it would be impossible to enforce a Compulsory garbage Collection Ordinance without enforcing a.No-Burni-ng--Ordinance also. It was suggested that Mr. Pitts attend Workshop Session of the Council when this item of business is to be discussed. NEW BUSINESS: CALL FOR BIDS: Mrs. Campbell moved that the staff be authorized to call for bids for street work on North Fourth, South Fourth, Wehe and "A" between Wehe and Elm; bid opening set for July 2, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF EASEMENT - PP&L: Mr. Greenlee moved that the City of Pasco grant, right-of-way to Pacific Power & Light, per request. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mrs. Campbell expressed concern over hole on North Arthur Street. The City Engineer stated she would check into situation immediately. The City Manager announced that Workshop would be June 29, 1971. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.MAGE / E -STORK, MAYOR PRO -TEM ATTEST: EX -OFFICIO] IT 'CLEW v" PASSED and APPROVED this (p day of 1971. E elyn Wells, Clerk's Representative 1 I. LJ