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Home My WebLink About11-03-1971 Minutes312 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: NOVEMBER 3, 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, Katie Barton, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee and Sam Hunt: Councilman George Stork was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, M.B. Winegar; City Attorney, -D. Wayne Campbell; Director of Finance, Harry Kinzer; City Engineer, Sandra Stanley, Chief of Police, Al Tebaldi and Associate Planner, Ben Rea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hunt moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held October 19, 1971,.be approved as written. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 27.30 Judicial 80.72 Executive 302.35 Legal 1,088.35 Planning 174.48 Building & Property Service 506.95 Other Services 225.37 Police 1,330.78 Fire Protective Inspections 131.22 100.98 Ambulance & Aid 24.54 Engineering 339.56 Housing & Occupancy 53.01 Total General Fund: $ 4,385.61 CITY STREET 1,082.39 ARTERIAL STREET 13,761.24 LIBRARY 363.16 CEMETERY 343.48 URBAN RENEWAL 6,229.53 PARKS & RECREATION 2,080.01 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE 43,973.31 CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. CHASE 65.63 CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. NORTH 4TH 8,241.34 CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. SOUTH 4TH 3,116.03 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 4,812.73 ENTERPRISE - GOLF 558.07 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,435.97 FINANCE OPERATION, 2,618.68 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,003.60 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $95,070.78 Mr. Denney moved that Voucher Nos. 3551 through 3646 in the total amount of $95,070.78 be approved for payment -this 3rd day of November, 1971. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 295.36 Judicial 798.56 Executive 2,432.16 Legal 818.24 Planning 680.32 Building & Property Service 201.48 Police Community Relations 1,683.07 Election -0- Police 19,340.80 Fire 15,218.60 Protective Inspection 934.08 Ambulance 91.98 Engineering 3,033.00 Housing & Occupancy 348.00 Other Physical Environment -0- TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE - GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL FINANCE OPERATIONS GRAND TOTAL: Mrs. Barton moved that Voucher Nos. 3188 through 3529 in the $86,190.64 be approved for payment this 3rd day of November, by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: NOVEMBER 3, 1971 $45,875.65 3,507.26 3,449.02 2,229.10 5,399.94 5,339.80 11,566.68 2,027.92 1,256.66 5,538.61 86,190.64 total amount of 1971. Seconded BENTON-FRANKLIN HEALTH DEPT. Correspondence was read from Benton -Franklin District Health Department, outlining budget increases for the year, 1972. Councilman Greenlee stated that they were requesting an additional $2,000 from each contributing agency to offset salary increases which were not up to scale; otherwise, there was no increase for 1972. This letter to be considered during budget negotiation. PETITION - "HALF -WAY HOUSE:" A petition, bearing signatures of approximately 103 individuals, was presented to the council - opposing formation of the "Half -Way" House, located at 527 W. Bonneville. Concerned citizens in the audience asked why this particular location was chosen - why weren't they housed at the Navy Base? Bud Schafer expressed an interest to talk to residents of the area as he felt they were uninformed as to the purpose of "Comm -Home", which primarily, is to put local inmates of penal institutions back into the community as useful and productive citizens. He further explained that these were prisoners who would be eligible for parole in six months; however, through this program, they were being assisted by trained personnel to channel their energies in a productive manner. Without this help, at least 50% will eventually return to prison as repeaters. Linda Chapman, Program Director, stated that the house had been inspected by the Building Inspectors and had been approved as far as location was concerned. She further stated that the Program had been approved by the Law & Justice Department and was Federally funded. Mayor Carter requested that members of Comm -Home take a look at the petition presented, and consider opinions of individuals who had signed petition. 314 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITION - Continued: 1 NOVEMBER 3, 1971 Alice Hogan West approved the program, but disapproved the area. She cited that there were numerous widows living in this particular area, and naturally, they were much concerned about the program. Mrs. Esther Day supported Mrs. West's statement. Forrest Craig, Washington State Employment Service, stated that women, in general, were more compassionate in matters of this kind; therefore, they should support and understand the program more fully. Mr. Greenlee moved that the petition be turned to the City Attorney for review and opinion as he questioned whether or not the State could put' a penal institution in a commercial area. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried. VISITORS: Mayor Carter welcomed councilmen -elect Don Linton, Al Schor, Lawrence Larsen and Bill Wilkins -who were seated in the audience and congratulated them on their election. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THE VICINITY OF CHASE TO EMPIRE WAY, LEWIS STREET TO COURT: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A communication from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, was read favoring the amendment. Following three (3) call-';from'Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER CHANGES IN THE FENCE AND FOLIAGE REGULATIONS: The.City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Correspondence was read from City Planning Commission, favoring the change. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: E.M. MAGEE, MR. & MRS. HERMAN EBBESON, R.A. HAVERFIELD and SUMMONS Re: MATTIE HANEY vs. CITY OF PASCO were presented for consideration. All of them were sewer back up claims with the exception of Summons. Mr. Greenlee moved that claims of E.M. Magee, Mr. & Mrs. Herman Ebbeson, R.A. Haverfield and Mattie Haney be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1504: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 11.30, 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- DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1504 was read by title only. Mr. Greenlee moved that Ordinance No. 1504 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs.'Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE 110. 1505: 31.5 NOVEMBER 3, 1971 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 6.6 AND 6.7 OF ORDINANCE NO.' 1203, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 22.68.050, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND AMENDMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS" OF R.C.W. 35.63. Ordinance No. 1505 was read by title only. Mr. Greenlee moved that Ordinance No. 1505 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1506: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE.ISSUANCE OF $14.,000.00 IN EMERGENCY WARRANTS TO BE SOLD TO THE FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE. Ordinance No. 1506 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1506 had been introduced for first reading. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried. Mr. Greenlee moved that a Public Hearing be held November 16, 1971, per Ordinance No. 1506. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Mayor Carter appointed DORTHEA JONES,to the Board of, Adjustment(Expiration - November 19, 1974) to'fill the•unexpired term of Jesse Smith, resigned, and -asked the Council's concurrence. Mrs. Campbell moved that the City Council concur with Mayor Carter's' appointment of Dorthea Jones to the Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. YOUTH COMMISSION: Mayor Carter appointed MIKE CHENEY, PHYLLIS NACHTMANN and ROB SISK to the Youth Commission for a period of one year, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hunt moved that the City Council -concur with Mayor Carter's appointment of Mike Cheney, Phyllis Nachtmann and Rob Sisk to the Youth Commission. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. YOUTH COMMISSION - 4 AT -LARGE POSITIONS: These appointments tabled pending further study. NEW BUSINESS: VACATION REQUEST - PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET & SHIP STREET: Councilman Greenlee moved that a public hearing be held December 7, 1971, for purpose of hearing vacation request. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT: Mr. Hunt moved that the City Manager and Staff complete an inventory and master plan, as stated in Section 7 of the Shoreline Management Act of 1971. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion. carried. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT: Mrs. Barton moved that the City Manager, or his designee, shall be responsible for handling of all applications for permits under the Shoreline Management Act of 1971, subject to appeal to the City Council, providing such appeal is filed within 48 hours of any administrative decision: Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried. 316 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: NOVEMBER 3, 1971 Councilman Denney expressed concern over validity of recent election due to incumbent Hilda Campbell moving out of her district. If Attorney General rules that Mrs. Campbell can fulfill her term as councilman -at -large instead of re- linquishing her seat as of January 1, 1972, then, in his opinion, the election of November 2, 1971 would be invalid as we would have three councilmen -at -large instead of two, as prescribed by State Law. Further, he requested the City Attorney to'give a written formal opinion after January 1, 1972 on the existing problem. AWARD - HARRY D. KINZER: Mayor Carter congratulated Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance, on being elected as a Board member of the Association of Washington Cities for a three-year term. CIVIL DEFENSE MEETING: Mayor Carter announced that there would be a Civil Defense Simulation at the P.U.D. on November 4, 1971. Councilman M.R. Denney will represent the City Council at the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. W4 R •E. CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: HARRY"D. KINE , DIRECTOR OF F EX-OFFICIO/CITV CLERK PASSED�d APPROVED this /lo day of �,`,�/ 1971. QCrRrS REPRESENTATIVE 1 1 1