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Home My WebLink About09-07-1971 Minutes1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 295 SEPTEMBER 7, 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, Katie Barton, Hilda Campbell, M.R. Denney and Sam Hunt. Councilman Greenlee was out of town and and Councilman Stork was ill - both absent. Also present at the meeting were: M.B. Winegar, City .Manager; Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Ben Rea, Associate Planner, and C.F. Whetsler, Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Denney requested that the word "not" be inserted as fourth word from right margin in the third paragraph from the bottom of page 291, third line down in that paragraph, causing the language to read: "further, that the vacation was not to her benefit." Motion made by Denney, seconded by Campbell that the minutes of the regular meeting of Pasco City Council for August 17th be adopted with the correction as noted. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Building & Property Service Other Service Police Fire Protective Inspections Ambulance & Aid Engineering Housing & Occupancy TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET ARTERIAL STREET LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION GOLF CAPITAL. PROJECT - INTERCITY BRIDGE CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. CHASE CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. NORTH FOURTH CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. SOUTH SOURTH ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE - GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL - EQUIPMENT FINANCE OPERATION - FINANCE FIREMEN'S PENSION - FIRE GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 2,616.29 74.65 56.56 51.11 24.68 890.33 4,403.31 2,306.05 1,015.89 78.51 27.94 200.52 23.09 $11,768.93 582.85 12,792.14 171.16 114.49 857.65 2,024.58 18.38 286.00 1,488.81 149.57 637.46 6,491.11 1,317.74 4,297.78 2,377.22 1,834.50 47,210.37 Mrs. Barton moved that Voucher Nos. 3132 through 3247 in the total amount of $47,210.37 be approved for payment this 7th day of September, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ` 296 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - continued: The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Building & Property Service Police Community Relations Police Fire Protective Inspections Ambulance Aid Engineering Housing & Occupancy Other Physical Environment TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE - GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL - FINANCE OPERATIONS. TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 295.36 798.56 2,432.16 818.24 680.32 201.48 1,645.88 19,835.14 16,286.32 934.08 338.08 3,380.57 348.00 »r. nu r SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 $48,119.27 4,090.24 3,210.02 2,324.85 6,124.40 10,766.10 11,494.39 2,629.64 1,482.88 5,536.39 95,778.18 Mrs. Campbell moved that Payroll Voucher Nos. 2411 through 2822 in the total amount of $95,778.18 be approved for payment this 7th day of September, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). COMMUNICATIONS: INTER -CITY BRIDGE: Correspondence was received from G.H. Andrews, Director of Highways, dated August 31, 1971, and directed to M.B. Winegar - re: Pasco - Kennewick bridge. In part; it read: "A. The local agencies -will fund the following portions of the project without federal participating financing: C. 1. Technical Assistance - Funding & Bond Issue 26,000 2. Pre -Design 10,000 3. Phase I - Engineering 144,000 4. Legal and Administration 83,000 5. Redecking Existing Bridge 151,000 The following items will be participated in with Federal Aid Urban funds in the amount indicated: 1. R/W 2. Approach Const. 3. Phase 2 - Engineering Federal Local 380,000 204,000 283,000 152,000 98,000 142,000 The following items will be participated in with Federal Aid Special Bridge Replacement funds in the amount indicated: 1. Sub -structure 1,282,000 428,000 2. Super -structure 1,879.000 626,000 3. Super -structure Contingencies 142,000 48,000 4. Phase 3 - Const. Engr. 145,000 48,000 The total funding schedule is as follows: A. Local Agencies $2,062,000 B. Federal Aid Urban 761,000 C. Special Bridge Replacement 3,448,000 Total Estimated Cost: $6,271,000 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: 297 SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 - Mr. Hunt moved that the financial plan outlined in Mr. Andrews letter be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried. Mayor Carter commended Mr. Hendler who was in the audience for his many hours dedicated to the success of this project. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES - REGIONAL MEETING: Notice of Regional Meeting of A.W.C., to be held in Pasco, October 7, 1971 at the Red Lion Motor Inn. The Mayor requested that individuals planning to attend this evening meeting, notify the City Manager's Office. BENTON-FRANKLIN COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE - PROGRAM & CHECKPOINT PROCECURE: letter from Wallace Webster was noted.in agenda packets. Mayor Carter stated this was an information item and any comments or recommendations should be made to City's representative of the C.A.C. PUBLIC HEARING: CONTINUATION OF HEARING ON VACATION OF CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS EAST OF NORTH FIRST AND NORTH OF YAKIMA STREET (from August 17, 1971): The City Manager reported on his meeting with Mr. Houlihan and Mr. & Mrs. Beasley, as requested by the City Council. As outlined in the map attached to Ordinance presented for consideration, there is no vacation indicated of.streets or alleys southerly of the north line of the alley abutting the Houlihan and Beasley properties. This revision apparently would be satisfactory to the two property owners and Burlington -Northern. Mayor Carter invited further comments from the audience or Council, and hearing none, declared the Public Hearing closed. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED_THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER CHANGE IN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR BLOCK 20 THROUGH 26, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 31 THROUGH.46 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 50 THROUGH 59 INCLUSIVE, FREY'S ADDITION: The Hearing was duly published and posted. Mayor Carter asked for comments from the audience, either for or against proposed change. Hearing none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE.PORTIONS-OF UNPLATTED NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO RESIDENTIAL R-3 AND COMMERCIAL C-1: Correspondence was read from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mayor Carter invited comments from the audience, either for or against. Mr. Roy Davis, representing Ben Phillips Realty, representing Mr. Mather; who is owner of property desiring to build apartment complex, introduced himself and offered to answer any questions. Councilman Denney said he was concerned because -of the fact there appeared to be no east/west street, resulting in lack of east/west access. Mayor Carter asked Mr. Davis if the City could get a committment from him for streets in the area. He answered that he was not in a position to commit that at present. (later in discussion when street dedication was discussed, Mr. Davis assured the Council there would be no problem on dedication; he had misunderstood the -original question and thought he would have to promise construction of a street. Dedication'of right-of-way would be agreeable to the party proposing to construct an apartment -house on that property.) The next meeting of the Planning Commission is September 9, 1971, and there having been concern expressed with regard to access, safety, regarding fire truck access etc. and Mr. Davis informing the Council that although they were immediately ready to make application for building permit, the detaining of action on -this matter would not jeopardize the improvement. Mayor Carter extended the Public Hearing until next regular meeting on September 21st, at which time, an easement should be submitted so it could be executed at same time as Ordinance was considered for 1/2 width of street. (standard right of way is 80'). Public Hearing continued for two weeks. Further, the Staff was instructed to request the Planning Commission to make some predictions for West of Chase, south of Court, as to utility easement needs. -me MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Mayor Carter introduced Mrs. Sam Hunt in the audience and officially welcomed her to Pasco. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: None REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: Director of Recreation/Parks submitted Golf Financial Report for week ending August 29, 1971, for information of the Council. Building Inspector submitted activity report through August for information of the Council. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1494: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE NORTHERN PACIFIC FIRST ADDITION, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1494 was read by title only. Mrs. Campbell moved that Ordinance No. 1494 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. -1495: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1120, BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO AS A POLICY STATEMENT TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RE -DEVELOP- MENT OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1495 was read by title only. Mr.. Denney moved.that Ordinance No. 1495 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mr. Denney moved that next Ordinance appearing on the Agenda (pertaining to rezone) be set over and considered at the next regular meeting on September 21, 1971. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1496: AN -ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, -SPECIFYING THE MATURITIES AND MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE, AND FIXING THE FORM OF $820,000.00 PAR VALUE OF "GENERAL OBLIGATION BRIDGE BONDS, 19715" AUTHORIZED BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1970,.PUR- SUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1434 OF THE CITY COUNCIL PASSED JULY 7, 1970; CREATING A SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION FUND AND A SPECIAL BOND REDEMPTION FUND; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS. Ordinance No. 1496 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1496 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Letter from Foster & Marshall, Financial Consultant retained by the City, was presented at this time. Mrs. Campbell moved that the City of Pasco accept proposal, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). o 1 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 299 SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 877: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE ALLEYS WITHIN BLOCKS 109 AND 113, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION, AND VACATION OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN SPOKANE AND NEW YORK STREETS, BEING THAT PORTION OF THE STREET BETWEEN BLOCKS 109 AND 113. Resolution N6.'877 was read by title only. Mrs. Campbell moved that Resolution No. 877 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 878: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A NEIGHBOR- HOOD FACILITIES GRANT. Resolution No. 878 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that,Resolution No. 878 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Lotion carried,,by roll call.vote of five (5). NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS - PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Mayor Carter appointed A.M. Killingsworth to fill the unexpired term of Katie Barton which expires on February 2, 1972, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Denney moved that the City Council concur with Mayor's appointment of A.M. Killingsworth. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - CITY/COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING COMMITTEE: Mayor Carter appointed Howard Baker as the.fifth member'of the City/County Public Safety Building Committee, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Denney moved that the City Council concur with Mayor's appointment of Howard Baker. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. . APPOINTMENT - CITY LIAISON,;FEDERAL/STATE--PROGRAM.000RDI-NATION';- CITY BARGAINING AGENT FOR UNION NEGOTIATIONS: Mayor-Carter-appoi'nted-M.B. Winegar as City Liaison for Federal/State Program Coordination and City Bargaining agent for Union negotiations, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hunt moved that the City Council concur with appointment of M.B. Winegar. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried. EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1971: Requests submitted to the Employment Security Department for thirteen people under this act was reviewed by Council. Mr. Carter moved that Mr. Winegar be authorized to sign this application. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried. URBAN RENEWAL PURCHASE: A request was made from Urban Renewal to purchase a tract of property in Urban Renewal area, owned by Mr. Magee. Mr. Hunt moved that the purchase be approved, subject to H.U.D. concurrence as to the price of $7,000.000 Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS - SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mayor Carter read a letter from Greater Tri -Cities Council of Junior Clubs and urged all to give recognition to the youth of the area. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - Continued: Mr. Sam Hunt thanked the Council for "pinch-hitting" for him while he was absent attending summer school and getting married. He had gone through the collection of agendas and commended Mr. Webster of C.A.C. for the three- year plan submitted earlier in.the meeting.. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Carter, seconded by Barton to adjourn. Motion Carried. G. CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: v HARRY D. -KINW, DI EC 0 FIN AND EX -OFFICIO C CLERK APPROVED' this..�//_day of 1971. Esther Schlagel, Clerk's Representativ rs