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Home My WebLink About01-18-1972 Minutes338 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JANUARY 18, 1972 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: Sterl Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt, Lawrence Larsen, Donald Linton, Al Schor and.Bill Wilkins. Also present were: M.B. Winegar, City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal; Richard.Erickson, Director of Recreation/Parks; John -Severson, Golf Pro and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hunt moved that the minutes of Special Meeting, held January 10, 1972, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval (1971 Budget): Legislative $ 25.32 Judicial Legal 1.25 421.56 Building & Property Service 563.59 ; Planning Other Services 4,390.79 84.00 Police 381.29 Police Fire 404.62 1,836.01 Protective Inspections 12.18 Ambulance & Aid Ambulance & Aid 41.11 351.69 Engineering 7.04 Other Physical Environment TOTAL GENERAL FUND: TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 5,827.19 STREET 6,485.16 LIBRARY 1,106.57 CEMETERY 90,28 URBAN RENEWAL 31,278.71 PARKS & RECREATION 30.17 CAPITAL PROJECT WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 123.48 ENTERPRISE-WATER/SEWER 1,205.32 ENTERPRISE - GOLF 293,72 EQUIPMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT 788,32 FINANCE OPERATION - FINANCE 80.46 FIREMEN'S PENSION - FIRE 41.00 TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 47,350.38 Mr. Denney moved that Voucher Nos. 4027 through 4093 & 4159, in the total amount of $47,350.38 be approved for payment this'18th day of January, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The following claims were presented for approval Legislative $ 769.69 Judicial 101.46 Executive 421.56 Legal 82.09 Planning 83.12 Building & Property Service 84.00 Other Services 338.12 Police 3,107.81 Fire 1,836.01 Protective Inspections 188.97 Ambulance & Aid 25.85 Engineering 351.69 Housing & Occupancy 35.85 Other Physical Environment 700.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: (Continued Next Page) (1972 Budget) $ 8,126.22 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: STREET EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT -INTER CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE-WATER/.SEWER ENTERPRISE -.GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL -EQUIPMENT FINANCE OPERATION -FINANCE FIREMEN'S PENSION - FIRE GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: Mr. Wilkins moved that voucher nos. 4094 through $44,179.10 be approved for payment this 18th day Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of COMMUNICATIONS: JANUARY 18, 1972 $ 450.91 349.56 681.07 229.41 1,145.62 675.64 21,043.35 4,871.26 666.11 2,011.28 3,888.03 40.64 44,179.10 4158 in the total amount of of January, 1972. Seconded by seven (7). APPOINTMENT - PASCO YOUTH COMMISSION: Mayor Linton appointed UDELL BUTON to the Pasco Youth Commission, filling the unexpired term of Robert Sisk, resigned, and asked the Council's concurrence.' Mr. Hunt moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Linton's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mayor Linton appointed REV. HAROLD HAUGE and MANUEL ZAMORA to the Police Community Relations Council and asked the Council's concurrence. (Filling unexpired terms of Larry Hattemer and Gloria Howard). Mr. Denney moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Linton's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. ARVID GRANT & ASSOCIATES - PROGRESS REPORT ON INTER -CITY BRIDGE: Routine progress report on Inter -City Bridge was submitted by Arvid Grant & Associates. It was re- ported that this was mainly for replacing & repairing the existing Old Bridge;.therefore, should not be necessary to go through the same steps as new construction would require. TUMBLEWEED PROBLEM - PETITION: A petition bearing signatures of residents in,the 1700 and 1800 block of Henry Street was presented, asking for a solution to the tumbleweed problem in the City of Pasco. Mrs. John Koster and Mrs. Tom Nall both spoke briefly on the problem, stating the "No -Burning" law prohibited them from disposing of the weeds; therefore, they were seeking Council help to correct the situation. The City Manager read memorandum from Fire Chief, John Hager, outlining,provisions of the Fire Prevention Code and further stating these vacant lots would be taken care of in January, 1972 now that they are under the City's jurisdiction. Jim Nash opposed No -Burning Law because he was unable to dispose of paper and. tumbleweeds, etc. Further, he complained of semi trucks parking on Sylvester and Irving Streets, alley behind new Finance Office on Sylvester Street not restored to former condition following construction,and corner of Sylvester and North Dakota had turned into a "water trap." All these issues were -referred to Staff for disposition. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING TO VACATE A PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET, LYING WEST OF SHIP STREET PLUS A PORTION OF SHIP STREET: Notice of continuance of hearing had been duly published and posted. Correspondence from Burlington Northern was read, declaring that they still opposed the vacation of Washington Street, but had no objection to vacating alley in Block 29, and the small parcel of property on the west side of Ship Avenue. 340 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: JANUARY 18, 1972 Mrs. Floy Casey, one of the petitioners, stated she wished to delete Washington Street from her -original petition, with only the alley involved at this time. Mr. Al Zimmerman, petitioner, ascertained his property as being west of Ship Avenue and south of Washington Street. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1513: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A STREET AND A CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE RIVERSIDE ADDITION, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1513 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1513 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (Larsen abstained). VISITORS: NORM MACKINO; Manager.of Red Lion Motel, expressed a desire to include a sauna type operation at .the Red Lion Inn when they expand their operations. It would include a jacuzzi bath and men and women's facilities. It was the concensus of Council members that a reputable sauna, or spa, would be most beneficial to the Red Lion and also the City. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: MYDA MOORE, sewer back up. ROBERT SINGLETON, false arrest. Mr. Hunt moved that claims of Myda Moore and Robert Singleton be referred to Insurance Carrier and City Attorney. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion Carried. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: Councilman Hunt requested a breakdown from P.U.D. (1971 conversion costs) for area around McLoughlin Jr. High, Capt. Gray School and Pasco High School. Staff will follow up -on this. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1514: AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING A MORATORIUM ON THE COLLECTION OF PARKING METER FEES IN PASCO FOR A PERIOD OF S -IX MONTHS, ESTABLISHING TWO- HOUR PARKING ZONES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Ordinance No. 1514 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1514 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1972 GOLF FEES: A proposed 1972 Golf Fees Schedule was presented with dual payment rate. Lowell Allen, member of the audience, stated he was opposed to increase from $20 - $35. Further, he believed we were forcing people elsewhere by raising the fees. Following brief discussion, Mr. Hunt moved that the City of Pasco adopt 1972 Golf Fees Schedule, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: JANUARY 1.8, 1972 341 AWARD OF BIDS - $835;000 URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NOTES: The following bids were re- ceived on January 11, 1972 for the purchase of. 835,000 Urban Renewal Project Notes. BIDDER ' Old National Bank** Peoples National Bank Northern Trust Company Bankers Trust Company National Bank of Commerce Seattle First National Security Pacific National INTEREST RATE PREMIUM 1.98% -0- 2.00% -0- 2.10% 11.00 2.16% 16.00 2.17% -0- 2.23% 35.00 2.23% -0- **Staff Recommendation Mr. Hunt moved`that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid be awarded to O.ld-National Bank at net interest rate of 1.98%. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PLANNING COMMISSION: Correspondence was received from Ben Rea, requesting a Public Lo Hearing to rezone t 3, less the north 10 feet, all of lots 4 and 5, Block 5, Sylvester Park Addition from Residential R-1 to Commercial'C'-1. Mr. Denney moved that a Public Hearing be held February 1, 1972 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: Correspondence was received from Ben Rea, reouesting a public hearing to approve Columbia East I Sub -division. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Linton Made the following appointments to Committees, Commissions: DON LINTON, Benton -Franklin Good Roads Association. STERL ADAMS, alternate. AL SCHOR, Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference. LAWRENCE LARSEN, alternate REGGIE DENNEY, City/County Public Safety Building Committee. SAM HUNT, Community Action Committee., BILL WILKINS, alternate. AL SCHOR, Franklin County Economic Development Council. LAWRENCE LARSEN, alternate. BILL WILKINS, Board of Health. DONALD LINTON, L.E.F.F. Disability Board. STERL ADAMS, Volun'reer Firemen's Relief & Pension Fund. Mr. Denney moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Linton's appointments. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL _ GENERAL DISCUSSION: COMM HOME CONTRACT It was reported that the State of Washington was going to act as Financial sponsor; therefore, no formal action would be required of the City Council at this time. Mr. Hunt moved that a Public Hearing be held February 1, 1972 for the purpose of hearing PLANNING this request. COMMISSION: Seconded by Mr. Adams. Correspondence was received Motion from Carried. Ben Rea, requesting a Public Hearing to adopt Airport District Regulations and map. Mr. Adams moved that a Public Hearing be held February 1, 1972 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Linton Made the following appointments to Committees, Commissions: DON LINTON, Benton -Franklin Good Roads Association. STERL ADAMS, alternate. AL SCHOR, Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference. LAWRENCE LARSEN, alternate REGGIE DENNEY, City/County Public Safety Building Committee. SAM HUNT, Community Action Committee., BILL WILKINS, alternate. AL SCHOR, Franklin County Economic Development Council. LAWRENCE LARSEN, alternate. BILL WILKINS, Board of Health. DONALD LINTON, L.E.F.F. Disability Board. STERL ADAMS, Volun'reer Firemen's Relief & Pension Fund. Mr. Denney moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Linton's appointments. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL _ GENERAL DISCUSSION: COMM HOME CONTRACT It was reported that the State of Washington was going to act as Financial sponsor; therefore, no formal action would be required of the City Council at this time. 342 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: JANUARY 18, 1972 0 N.S. CUTLER, Airways Addition, stated he was living in an island without any legal right of way and requested some sort of solution from the City. It was reported that the State right of way was in the process of being turned over to the City; therefore, Staff will look into situation and report back to the Council. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. ( 3 00 A - .DONALD D. LI ON, MAYOR 1972. REPRESENTATIVE 1