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Home My WebLink About10-03-1972 Minutes11 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY .COl7NCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 411 OCTOBER 3, 1972 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald-D.—Linton, Mayor. ROLL: CALL : By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt, Larry Larsen, Donald Linton, Al Schor and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: City Manager M.B. Winegar; City Attorney Wayne Campbell; Director of Finance Harry D. Kinzer; Senior Planner Ben Rea and Intern John Pepich. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held September 19, 1972, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. CLAIMS: The following claims were presented for approval: Judicial $ 90.27 Executive 641.17 Legal 99.93 Planning 1,838.99 Bldg. & Property Service 478.84 Other Services 293.58 Police 3,264.75 Fire 2,080.84 Protective Inspections 122.48 Ambulance & Aid 5.37 Engineering - -360,35 Housing & Occupancy 42:66 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 9,319.23 CITY STREET 15,331.30 E.E.A. FUND 930.72 LIBRARY352,70 CEMETERY - 311.84 URBAN RENEWAL 10,168.00 PARKS & RECREATION 678.85 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 14,035.77 ENTERPRISE GOLF 703.97 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,781.05 FINANCE OPERATION 1,927.10 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1;004:50 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $57,545.03 Mr. Denney moved that voucher nos. 5862 through 5934 in the total amount of $57,545.03, be approved for payment this 3rd day of October, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Bldg. & Property Service Election Services Community Relations Police Fire Protective Inspections Engineering Housing & Occupancy Other Physical Environment TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 295.36 849.28 2,558.64 858.48 746.72 106.16 59.54 2,535.26 20,461.49 15,981.99 1,010.32 3,407.04 373.36 1 Qn (Continued Next Page) $ 49,262.44 Eel 412 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS (Continued) CITY STREET INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINT. E.E.A. FUND LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT, RD. 32 WATER/SEWER CONST. ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL FINANCE OPERATION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: OCTOBER 3, 1972 $ 4,668.22 53.62 7,526.52 3,220.27 2,037.40 6,565.35 5,193.41 -0- 11,932.21 2,222.52 1,934.99 6;062.70 100,679.65 Mr. Hunt moved that Payroll Voucher nos: 7610 through 7981 in the total amount of $100,679.65 be approved for payment this 3rd day of October, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR.•LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR TH'E.�IACATION OF ROAD 32 BETWEEN SYLVESTER AND COURT STREET: L1 It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. Correspondence from proposers, dated October 2, 1972, was read by the City Manager - requesting an extension of time until November 8, 1972 so that they might firm up other interested parties for inclusion in the -auto park development. Mr. Denney moved that request be approved and th.at Public E[eari.'ng be. postponed until November 8, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. Mr. Hunt moved that Public Hearing for Preliminary Auto Park Sub -Division Plat .be postponed until November 8, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. Mr. Denney moved that Public Hearing for Final Auto Park.Sub-Division Plat be postponed until November 8, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE PORTION OF BLOCK 118, PASCO-rLAND COMPANY AND BLOCK 2, LONG'S FIRST ADDITION FROM C-1 TO I-1: It was reported .that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. A petition was presented bearing signatures of six adjacent property owners, who did not oppose a body and fender shop at requested location. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending denial of zone change as it did not conform to the Comprehensive Plan. 1 A.A. Anderson, proposer of zone change, favored rezoning three of his lots back to original status in order to operate body and fender shop in the area. He stated he had never been informed of zone change classification since he purchased property in 1957 on a speculative basis. Further, he desired the change so that his step -son could be rehabilitated and self-sufficient. Councilman Denney stated that he was opposed to spot zoning and would vote against proposed Ordinance on that basis; however, he was not adverse to studying the problem. Councilman Wilkins -supported endeavors of Planning Commission and suggested the possibility of granting temporary permit until amiacable solution could be reached. Councilman Larsen supported Mr. Anderson -and proposed. O'rd_i'nance as -he --fel t there was a fine line which needed to be clarified. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 413 OCTOBER 3, 1972 MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE PORTION OF BLOCK 18, WEHE FIRST ADDITION, FROM C-1 TO I-1: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications from adjoining property owners. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending denial of zone change as it did not conform to the Comprehensive Plan. as Mr. Pentecost, proposer of zone change, favored the request he wanted to build a small building to house office and equipment as they were in the contracting business. He definitely felt this type of business would not be -detrimental to the area as most of the businesses along East Lewis Street were closed up. 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 REZONE PORTION OF BLOCK 1, GANTENBEIN'S ADDITION FROM Residential R-2 to Residential R-3: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communisations. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending the proposed zone change. 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 REZONE PORTION OF BLOCK 1, COLUMBIA ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 to RESIDENTIAL R-3: It was reported that the.Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending the proposed zone change. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: ROBERT L. WORDE, new resident to the City of Pasco, commended the action and decorum of City Council and stated he would defin;ftely be a frequent visitor'in order to keep informed. (Prior to proceeding to next item of business, the City Council asked the Planner to explain to them what the comprehensive plan was as opposed to Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Rea stated that the Comprehensive Plan was a general broad guideline for de- velopment in the Pasco area, and the Zoning Ordinance placed restrictions on property and was considered law. Further, members of the Planning Commission could only recommend to the City Council. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1551: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES NECESSARY TO RAISE THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS NEEDED BETWEEN ESTIMATED REVENUES FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN AD VALOREM TAXES FOR CERTAIN FUNDS AND THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FUNDS; FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST UPON THE GENERAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973; AND TO LEVY THE ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973 AND APPORTION THE SAME TO CERTAIN FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. Ordinance No. 1551 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1551 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried bye roll call vote of seven (7). 414 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: OCTOBER 3, 1972 ORDINANCE NO. 1552: (Anderson) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-•1 TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1. Ordinance No. 1552 was read by title only. Mr. Larsen moved that Ordinance No. 1552 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: YES: Larsen NO: Linton, Adams, Wilkins, Denney, Hunt and Schor. ORDINANCE NO. 1553: (Pentecost) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE C'LASSI'FICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1. Ordinance No. 1553 was read by title only. Mr. Larsen moved that Ordinance No. 1553 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion failed by the following roll call vote. YES: Larsen, Adams, Wi.lk.ins- NO: Linton, Denney,Hunt- and Schor. (For the record, Councilman Hunt seconded Mr. Larsen's• motion so it could be brought on the floor for a vote). ORDINANCE NO. 1554: (Ashcraft) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFI'CATI'ON'OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM MEDIUM DENSITY' RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1554 was read by title only. Mr. Denney -moved that Ordinance No. 1554 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by -roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1555: (Smith) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION 017 CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1555 was read by title only. Mr. Larsen moved that Ordinance No. 1555 be adopted: Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 908: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO INITIATIVE 261, PRIVATE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND DECLARING THE OPPOSITION Of THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY Of PASCO TO THIS INITIATIVE. Resolution No. 908 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 908 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Linton, Wilkins, Denney, Hunt and Schor. NO: Larsen and Adams. (Councilman Schor requested that a copy of Resolution No. 908 be sent to the Association of Washington Cities. Councilman Larsen requested that a roll call vote be sent too). APPOINTMENTS: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Mayor Linton appointed KATIE BARTON to the Civil Service Commission and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hunt moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with the appointment of Katie Barton to the Civil Service Commission. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. Mayor Linton commended Spence Jilek for his efforts and willingness to serve on the Board and directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to him. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: 4-15. OCTOBER -3, 1972 COLUMBIA T.V. FRANCHISE: Mr. Wilkins moved that the Pasco City.Council approves franchise of Columbia T.V. for an additional five (5) years. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. It was suggested that an up -dating of service by Columbia_T.V. be discussed at Workshop Meeting. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Linton announced that the next Workshop Meeting of the City Council (10/10/72) would be held at the Kennewick City Hall to discuss Nev Inter—City Bridge. There will be a public meeting on Thursday, October 5, 1972, Pasco High Auditorium at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of meeting new -School Board candidates. The City Manager introduced our new intern, John Petrich, who will be doing research in the field of personnel and Civil Service testing. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. DO D. LINTON, RAY 'R ATTEST: HARRY D. KINZER, DI CT N N EX -OFFICIO CITY CLE PASSED and APPROVED this ay of 1972. 1