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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1972 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 5, 1972 Meeting called to order at 8:03 P.M. by the Honorable Donald D.Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen.present were: Donald D. Linton, Sterl Adams, M.R. Denney, Larry Larsen, Al Schor and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Sam Hunt was absent from .the meeting. Also present were: M.B. Winegar, City Manager; Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer and Ben Rea,.Senior Planner. Lee Brush and Jim Pruitt from Police Community Relations Office were also present plus Anne Pflug, Intern from Evergreen State College. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Schor read the correction to minutes of June 20, 1972: Page 387, Minute Book No. 15, after title of Ordinance No. 1540: "Ordinance No. 1540 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that a Public Hearing be set for July 5th on Ordinance No. 1540. Motion carried." Motion made by Schor, seconded by Larsen, that minutes be approved, as corrected. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ Judicial Executive Legal Planning Building & Property Service Other Services Police Fire Protective Inspections Ambulance & Aid Engineering Housing & Occupancy _ TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET FUND E.E.A. FUND LIBRARY FUND CEMETERY FUND URBAN RENEWAL FUND PARKS & RECREATION.FUND, CAPITAL PROJECT, INTERCITY BRIDGE FUND ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER FUND ENTERPRISE GOLF FUND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND FINANCE OPERATIONS FUND FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 67-.93 81.45 161.33 61.31 128.93 2,925.65 6,912.54 1,620.36 1,460.60 75.31 64.27 188.56 '17 F9 $13,785.79 1,724.77 418.99 1 ,736.71 551.96 4,258.04 3,108.06 65.75 11,476.60 1,204.09 17,634.85 1 ,294.86 5,328.50 $62,588.97 Motion made by Denney, seconded by Wilkins that Claim Voucher Nos. 5205 through 5293 in the total amount of $62,588.97 be approved for payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 1 �l MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 295.36 Judicial 854.08 Executive 2,540.18 Legal 858.48 Planning 731.04 Bldg. & Property Service 374.27 Election Services 27.06 Community Relations 2,916.86 Police 19,704.79 Fire 15,767.13 Protective Inspections 1,010.32 Ambulance -0- Engineering 3,781.74 Housing & Occupancy 373.36 Other Physical Environment 155.45 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET FUND E.E.A. FUND LIBRARY FUND CEMETERY FUND URBAN RENEWAL FUND PARKS & RECREATION FUND ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER FUND ENTERPRISE GOLF FUND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND FINANCE OPERATIONS FUND 49,390.12 4,847.94 7,208.04 4,012.87 1 ,963.11 6,516.35 11,886.77 11,732.67 2,330.81 1,866.00 5,993.40 0�9 JULY 5, 1972 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $107,748.08 Motion made by Wilkins, seconded by Schor that payroll warrant nos. 6369 through 6777 in the amount of $107,748.08 be approved forayment this 5th day of July, 1972. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (J. COMMUNICATIONS: ANNEXATION PETITION (HORROBIN & OSBORNE): A petition was presented by Gerald E. Horrobin and Liv 0. Horrobin and W.I. Osborne and Leta G. Osborne, requesting that property be annexed to the City as follows: "The east half of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 25, Township 9 North, Range 29 East, W.M., Franklin County, Washington, except the north 330.0 feet thereof; together with that portion of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of said Section 25, lying southerly and westerly of PSH No. 3 (U.S. Highway 1,2) as established by instrument recorded under Auditor's File No. 253793." Motion made by Denney, seconded by Larsen, that the petition for annexation of land in the vicinity of Court and PSH #3 has been received, and that a Public Hearing be set for July 18, 1972 at `the regular meeting. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL #83: (North and South Fourth improvement) It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. Adverse communications were noted in the record. Gary Manson, Northside Trailer Court, protested the variance between the estimated amount and the final assessment notice. The City Manager replied that the project was largely borne by Urban Arterial Board funds which were a locked in figure, and when the job cost exceeded preliminary estimate, the assessments had to be higher than previously estimated. The City Attorney stated that the State Law -had been revised to allow this variance. The City Manager further replied to Mr. Manson that if there was a mathamatical error in his assessment, it would be checked if he so desired. 3 910 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: JULY 5, 1972 Following :three calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF RED LION MOTOR INN FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Planner pointed out the area on large map and ascertained present zoning. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor; either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON-DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF FREY'S ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Planner pointed out area on map for Council's information. Mr. Gene Wright favored zone change as it was in accordance with the new comprehensive plan, as suggested by the Council. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER PERMITTED USES IN R-3 ZONE: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Larry Locatti favored the revised allowances in R-3 zone as beauty shops would then be allowed at the discretion of the Planning Commission. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1537: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HEALTH AND SANITATION; PROVIDING FOR AND REGULATING THE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE IN THE CITY OF PASCO; PROVIDING FOR RATES AND CHARGES THERE- FOR; CREATING A "SOLID WASTE FUND"; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH. Ordinance No. 1537 was read by title only. Motion made by Schor, seconded by Denney to adopt Ordinance No. 1537, as amended June 25, 1972; i.e., Sections 7-d; 10-e; f; Section 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18-a and 10-9; in addition, add a new section 8-c that would read as follows: "The disposal site shall remain open from 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Saturday." Prior to question, the Council heard comments from the audience. Charles Knapp favored Ordinance and wondered if it could be incorporated prior to three months. Gary Manson objected to charge and mentioned that Kennewick was going to drop mandatory garbage collection. Larelle Gregory felt more con- trol was not -needed. John Napoli favored Ordinance but preferred unlimited cans per flat fee. Carolyn Watson and Mr. Miller urged more control relative to dumping of garbage and missing lids. The City Manager replied that by virtue of the language of this Ordinance, and the City doing the billing and collection, this would be an enforceable Ordinance. Roll call vote was then taken and Ordinance No. 1537 passed by roll call vote of six (6). The following letter from Basin Disposal, Inc. was presented as modified bid: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: JULY 5, 1972 "Basin Disposal Inc. hereby agrees to the following changes in its proposal for the collection and disposal of solid waste. Under No. 2 of proposal, concerning charges for extra cans, shall be reduced from 35¢ per can to 15� per can. Under No. 6.of proposal, concerning minimum charge at land fill, shall be reduced from $1.00 to 50�. Basin Disposal, Inc. also agrees to permit non-commercial customers from within the City of Pasco to deposit a maximum of two 32 -gallon cans at its sanitary landfill at no charge. More than two cans will be charged at the proposed rates of $1.25 per yard with a 50� minimum charge.. Basin Disposal, Inc. requests that a reduction of the required $100,000 performance bond be considered. Our bonding company informs us a bond equivalent to one or two months' revenue is the norm on a contract of this nature. In this case, this amount would'be $35,000. Hopefully, the performance bond could be reduced to this amount." Motion made by Adams, seconded by Wilkins that the modification of bid by letter dated July 5th from the Pasco Garbage Service be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by Schor, seconded by Larsen, that the contract, as amended, be awarded to the Basin Disposal, Inc. dba Pasco Garbage Service. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1540: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-30 AND 2-32 OF ORDINANCE 1203, PASCO MUNICIPAL'CODE 22.36.020 AND 22.36.040; 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. 1540 was read by title only. Motion made by Larsen, seconded by Schor to adopt Ordinance No. 1540. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1541: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 83, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING NORTH FOURTH AVENUE FROM COURT STREET TO EMPIRE WAY AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS AND AVENUES IN THE CITY BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION TO ARTERIAL STANDARDS OF CURBS, GUTTERS, PAVING AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AS'PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1476, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1483, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE ROLL. Ordinance No. 1541 was read by title only. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Wilkins to adopt Ordinance No. 1541. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Mr. Denney recommended checking assessment roll for errors per input from Public Hearing). REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: PETITION - JIM PRUITT: The City Manager informed the Council that he had just been handed a petition requesting the removal of Police Community Relations Specialist Jim Pruitt, and wished to show that the petition had been received. Will be discussed at a later meeting. '(petition signed by 56 people) REGULAR ORDER RESUMED: ORDINANCE NO. 1542: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1. Ordinance No. 1542 was read by title. only. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Larsen to adopt Ordinance No. 1542. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 392 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1543: JULY 5, 1972 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R71 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C -3e Ordinance No. 1543 was read by title only. Motion made by Larsen, seconded by Wilkins that Ordinance No. 1543 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1544:. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF LEOLA STREET BETWEEN ROAD 22 AND ROAD 24, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1544 was read by title only. Motion made by Wilkins, seconded by Adams to adopt Ordinance No. 1544. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (public hearing on this vacation was held May 16, 1972, at which time the Ordinance was held over until right of way was received). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 902: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMBULANCE RATES Resolution No. 902 was read by title only. Discussion ensued as to other possibilities of revenue, the need for continuation of the fireman position to accomodate ambulance service and the need of Council directive to continue employment of fireman position into the second half of 1972. Motion made by Schor, seconded by Denney to table the vote on Resolution for one month, to continue the employment of firefighter as the Council seeks another alternative. Motion failed by 3 to 3 vote. Adams, Denney and Schor voting yes; Larsen, Linton and Wilkins voting no. Motion made by Wilkins, seconded by Larsen to approve Resolution No. 902. Motion carried by roll call vote of 4 yes and 2 no votes. Denney, Larsen, Linton and Wilkins voting yes, and Adams and Schor voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 903: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WARRANTY DEED TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY: LOTS 400, 401 AND 402, BLOCK 12, TERRACE HEIGHTS, FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Resolution no. 903 was read by title only. Motion made by Schor, seconded by Larsen to approve Resolution No. 903. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RECESS CALLED FOR BY LARSEN --CONCURRED --MEETING RESUMED AT 9:50 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 904: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WARRANTY DEED TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY: THE EAST 19 FEET OF LOT 7, AND ALL OF LOTS 8, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 133, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION; FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Resolution No. 904 was read by title only. Motion made by Schor, seconded by Wilkins to approve Resolution No. 904. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES- PASCO CITY'COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: JULY 5, 1972 X93 SECOND MODIFICATION AGREEMENT - RED LION MOTOR INN: Motion made by Denney, seconded by Wilkins that the agreement be approved as submitted, and that it• be dated July 1st, as recommended by City Attorney. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 - INTERCITY BRIDGE DESIGN: Motion made by Larsen, seconded by Wilkins that the supplemental agreement be approved as submitted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 - HIGHWAY DEPT. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES: Motion made by Wilkins, seconded by Larsen that the supplemental agreement No. 1 be approved as submitted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AGREEMENT BETWEEN BENTON/FRANKLIN RETARDATION BOARD & CITY OF PASCO: Motion made by Denney, seconded by Larsen to approve agreement as submitted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REHABILITATION AGREEMENT WITH STATE - I-182: Motion made by Schor, seconded by Wilkins to approve agreement as submitted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ' MODIFICATION OF PASCO ANTI DISCRIMINATION COMMISSION BY-LAWS: The following modification was submitted by Pasco Anti -Discrimination Commission to Article VI and V. "Article VI - Committees Section 1. Standing Committees Government Agencies Employment Education Housing & Health shall be: - Civic Organizations Article V - Officers To include: Section 1. There shall be a chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Public Relations Spokesman. Section 4. Public Relations spokesman shall not inject his own personal opinion of this Commission or any other matter being discussed. He may not express himself on a viewpoint if the Commission has not made a committment on the topic. He will ask another Commission member to accompany him on speaking appointments if a Commission member is available. The spokesman must be able not only to communicate the essence of the material he is trying to put across, but also be able to communicate among all people and within terminology to which people can relate. The spokesman shall research how and why the Commission was formed and all other Ordinances that relate to discrimination in Pasco." Motion made by Wilkins, seconded by Denney to approve amendment of Article V and Article VI, as submitted. Motion carried. CONFIRMATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF TIRE BIDS AWARDED JUNE 5, 1972: Motion made by Denney, seconded by Larsen to confirm award of new tires and tubes to Slipp's, Inc. and to Smith Truck & Tractor for recaps, as recommended by Pasco School District. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: City Manager reported that it was his understanding that application for state funding to be utilized to in -part accomplish some of the book purchase if the Pasco contracts with the Regional Library. The two Boards met jointly and the Library Board will probably be recommending to the Council that a contract be entered into with the Mid Columbia Regional Library. The Council expressed that they would go along with the recommendation of the Library Board. 3qV MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: JULY 5, 1972 Councilman Denney mentioned conversation with Mr. Walter Oberst of the Franklin County Historical Society that removal of old papers from the Library would not be acceptable to the Historical Society. City Manager will follow up on this. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. DONAL LINTON, AYOR ATTEST: HARRY D. KINZ DIRECTOR OF"FI�,4NCE—AND EX -OFFICIO CITYJ CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this Ir ay of 1972. CLERK'S REPRESENTATIVE 1 1 1 396 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING: JULY 5, 1972 MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO ANNEX A TRACT OF LAND IN THE VICINITY. OF COURT AND PSH #12: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Alfred Clausen asked if this annexation was for the car dealership only, and further, did it extend to--Road-36. Mr. Ben Rea stated it was for the car dealership and it bordered Road 34 on the west. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Mr. Schor moved that the City of Pasco agreed to Stipulation Ten of Annexation Review Board. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. VISITORS: Captain Kenneth Hutton introduced the newly formed Police Reserve Unit to the City Council. They are as follows: Sini Salonoa, Pat Fay, Jeff Neidercorn, Bruce McCord, R.C. Clark, Dave Jansen, Dave Friday and Larry Brunelle. Capt. Hutton commended the men who have donated their time and money to serve in this capacity. On behalf of the City.Council, Mayor Linton conveyed his appreciation to the unit. LINDA WRIGHT read letter of protest from Robert Hollinquest re: removal and resale/rehabilitation of property in the Urban Renewal area. The staff acknowledged receipt of the letter and assured Mrs. Wright that the matter would be checked into further. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1545: AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ORDINANCE NO. 696, AS -AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1072 AND 1408, AND PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.32, TO BE ENTITLED "OCCUPATION TAX - SOLID WASTE CONTRACTOR", AND TO BE NUMBERED SECTION 1.1, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE TAXING UTILITIES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1545 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1545 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1546: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 16.12.100 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE 1503 BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING , FOR,THE LICENSING OF GAS PIPING AND GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLERS; THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE INSTALLATION OR REPAIR OF GAS PIPING OR GAS APPLIANCES AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OPERA- TION AND MAINTENANCE OF A GAS TRANSMISSION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF SAME AND THE COLLECTION OF INSPECTION FEES THEREOF; PRESCRIBING RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS RELATING TO THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF GAS PIPING AND GAS APPLIANCES CONVEYING NATURAL OR ANY TYPE OF GAS ONTO CONSUMER'S PROPERTY EXTENDING FROM THE POINT OF DELIVERY TO THE POINT OF CONSUMPTION, AND RELATING TO INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A GAS TRANSMISSION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.- Ordinance RDINANCE. Ordinance No. 1546 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1546 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).