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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-1972 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: DECEMBER 5, 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; Finance Director Harry Kinzer; Urban Renewal Director Webster Jackson and Senior Planner Ben Rea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that the minutes of Budget Meeting, held'December-,1, 1972, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. Mr. Wilkins moved that the minutes of Regular Meeting, held November 21,.1972, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. MAYOR LINTON TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS IN ORDER TO HEAR FROM LARGE DELEGATION IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. Paul Lawrence, representing Columbia Basin Apartment Owners, stated that the group had sent out survey sheets to surrounding cities in the State of Washington relative to income producing property. In response to such survey, -it was learned that the cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland were the highest in the state as far as business licenses, water and sewer rates for apartment owners. He further stated he could no longer afford to own an apartment business in Pasco, and this date, had listed his property for sale and was moving to Kennewick to build anl8-unit complex. Mr. Lawrence was prepared with facts & figures pertinent to this subject and will appear before the Council at their next regular Workshop Meeting. Mrs. Tamara Pidgeon, member of the Sacajawea Jr. Women's Club, read letter of commendation to Mayor Linton and members of the City Council for passage of a - mandatory solid waste pickup for the cleanliness and beautification of Pasco. She showed a clipping from the Tri City Herald showing debris strewn alleys in Pasco and felt -this was,no.longer a problem. Charley Knapp supported the present Garbage Ordinance as he, personally, enjoyed being outdoors and not having to be subjected to foul burning and garbage odors. He realized there were inequities which should=be considered for senior citizens, but supported basic concept of Ordinance. A.E. Pitts asked if we had had a previous Garbage Ordinance. The Staff replied that we had. Mary Zoe DeHart, a long time resident ,of Pasco, disagreed with compulsory garbage pickup and had never seen rats in our City as indicated by some. Mr. Lawrence responded to Mrs. DeHart by stating that we had to educate our people and if we Wanted them to clean up their property and they refused to do so, then sign a complaint, or if they were reluctant to do so, bring it to him and he would sign the complaint. Mrs. Roberta Smith, commended the City Council for their positive action and asked the delegation why they "picked" on the Council when they had voted them into office as their representatives. Alfred Clausen, Rd. 32, opponent of previous annexation attempt, stated that he preferred to be a suburbanite as he could get garbage service for his rentals at the rate of $5.25 as compared to $17.50 for the same number of rentals if he lived within the City limits. The,City Manager responded by stating that an amendment to present Garbage Ordinance was being considered for apartment owners and senior citizens. Various members of the Council cited rates in other cities and agreed that we had some inequities which needed to be reviewed; however, the Ordinance had only been in force 60 -days and at least three years had been spent in reviewing and studying a compulsory solid waste ordinance which would be fair for everyone., Further, that the City was not in the garbage business to make money; however, the franchise had been put out for bids and Dietri.ch's were the only response. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS - Continued: 429 DECEMBER 5, 1972 Mary Symington didn't mind paying for services received, but resented paying for two cans when she did not need them. Ron Chaney favored the Ordinance to a point, but felt our streets andealleys were filling up with leaves and debris because citizens were not going to pay to have it hauled off. Mr. Olson, owner of Fencing Company on North Tacoma Avenue, resented compulsory garbage pickup due to cost and stated he hauled his trash to Kennewick dump be- cause it was cheaper. E.M. Magee criticized the Council for making him clean up his lot when there was one right next door that nothing had ever been done about it. He then showed a water/garbage bill for one of his houses that he stated hadn't had a tenant in over two years. He was told to report the unoccupancy to the Water Department and he would not be charged for services. Mr. Miller favored the Ordinance but requested an adjustment.for unoccupied residence for which he had been billed. This request will be complied with. Brian Morgan reported that the City had adjusted erroneous charge on his apartments but not on his house. This will be checked and adjusted if necessary. Mrs. Ralph Morton expressed concern over high charge for sewer and garbage for apartment owners. Mrs. Gary Manson, Northside Trailer Court, stated that one bill for her trailer court was $55.00 (garbage) and she could not pass it on to her tenants or they would move, but she could not absorb it either. James Nash criticized the City for not sending out advance notice of pending mandatory garbage collection. He stated he never received any notice at all. Wallace Webster reminded the audience that our burning laws were governed at a State and Federal level, then handed down for local.laws to encompass. Councilman Schor read letter from Stanley Vendetti, Environmental Health Division, urging the Pasco City Council to amend their Solid Waste Ordinance, giving the. Health Department the authority to order the removal of garbage in yards and alleys. Mr. Terry Crabb informed the Council that it would take at least 40 cans to haul his leaves away each year and requested some type of consideration for this or citizens would be cutting their trees down and replacing them with rocks and shrubs. Mr. Ed Hendler supported Mr. Crabb and suggested a "Clean-up Week" twice a year whereby the City would pick up leaves, etc. free.of charge in order to have a cleaner city. A.E. Pitts criticized the City's handling of new bridge and.charged that the public had been mislead. At this point, Mr. Hendler enlightened Mr. Pitts on,facts and figures which he had confused. =Following explanation by Mr. Hendler and additional information from the City Manager, the audience seemed to generally support and favor the new proposed Inter City Bridge. Mr. Morgan asked if garbage and sewer charges were a lienable item? The staff re- plied that it was. Dale Schreck asked how much the City received for the $3.40 per month he was charged. Mr. Kinzer responded by stating that Dietrich's received $3.00 for services and the City received $.40 for billing it. Mr. Pitts again criticized conduct of City administration whereby Mr. Hendler defended them as dedicated professionals whose personal lives should not be "aired" at a public meeting. AT THIS POINT, MAYOR LINTON CONCLUDED THE VISITOR'S PORTION OF MEETING (10:45 P.M.) AND.DECLARED A FIVE-MINUTE RECESS: 430 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED AT 10:55 P.M. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: Judicial $ 28.30 Executive 60.42 Planning 29.86 Bldg. & Prop. Service 533.63 Other Service 18,761.56 Police 3,520:20 Fire 1,743.41 Protective Inspections --24.67 Ambulance & Aid 40.95 Engineering 94.24 Health 4,536.50 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET E.E.A. LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS AND RECREATION CAP. PROJECT INTER CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FINANCE OPERATION FIREMEN'S PENSION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: DECEMBER 5, 1972 $29,373.74 12,174.90 24.10 3,562.93 25.05 5,719.08 277.53 560.00 1,226.96 414.77 9,044.55 1,634.13 1,11.9.10 1,126.61 66,283.45 Mr. Denney moved that voucher nos. 6210 through 6314 in the total amount of $66,283.45 be approved for payment -this 5th day of December, 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 Ambulance Engineering Housing & Occupancy Other Physical Environment TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET INTER CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE E.E.A. LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAP. PROJECT W/S '69 CONST. CAP. PROJECT RD. 32 CONST. ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL FINANCE OPERATIONS GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 295.36 867.68 2,650.88 858.48 746.72 4.67 109.59 1,838.01 21,534.34 15,132.75 1,010.32 -0- 3,507.51 373.36 -0- $48,929.67 4,474.86 17.30 4,637.17 3,488.03 1,982.72 6,223.20 4,663.65 -0- -0- 12,529.89 1,957.92 1 ,917.84 6,113.82 96,936.07 C I� 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: 4300 DECEMBER 5, 1972 Mr. Wilkins moved that voucher nos. 8527 through 8876 in the total amount of $96,936.07 be approved for payment this 5th.day of December, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE BLOCK 147, RASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. The City - Manager read recommendation to deny from City Planning Commission as it did not conform to comprehensive plan. There were no other adverse communications. Mr. Al H. Zimmerman, petitioner, favored the rezoning as the land, in his opinion, was not good for anything other than commercial. He told the Council that a trucking firm had indicated interest in purchasing the land if the zoning could be changed to commercial. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with recommendations of the City Planning Commission and deny rezone request of Mr. Zimmerman for Block 147, Pasco Land Company's First Addition from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-3. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll cal Pvote of six (6). (Councilman Larsen voting nol. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Claim of RICHARD CLOSS was referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. REPORT FROM OFFICERS: The City Manager reported that negotiations had been underway with Dietrich's to modify our present Garbage Ordinance to benefit Senior Citizens and familie's of destitute means. There was a proposed $1.55 per month charge for single can payable to the contractor. The charge to the customer including the pro -rated cost for City billing would be $1,.75 or less. To be eligible, one must sign a form certifying that they are on some form of public assistance. Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be instructed to draft amendments to Garbage Ordinance, incorporating his three points and reduced rates, to be reviewed at next regular Workshop Session of the'City Council. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. ' ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1557: (INTRODUCTION AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $349,005.00 IN REVENUE FUNDS; MAKING ADDITIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $10,800.00; CITY STREET FUND FOR $150,000.00; E.E.A. PROGRAM FUND FOR $17,800.00; LIBRARY FUND FOR $850.00; PARKS AND RECREATION FUND FOR $5,00o.0n; CREATING THE FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND FOR $150,000.00; DEBT SERVICE 1962 GOLF REVENUE FOR $5.00; CAPITAL PROJECT U.A.B. CHASE FOR $500.00; ENTERPRISE GOLF FOR $2,000.00; FINANCE OPERATION FUND FOR $2,300.00.; FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND FOR $9,750.00; MAKING CERTAIN BUDGET ITEM ADDITIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE SET FORTH HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. - Ordinance No. 1557 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1557 had been introduced and set a date for public hearing on December 19, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven.(7). 434 MINUTES PASCO CITY.CQUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1558: DECEMBER 5, 1972 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, DEFINING MEMBERS; TERMS OF OFFICE; VACANCIES AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE; POWERS AND DUTIES; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 129 AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 368, 629 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Ordinance No. 1558 was read by title only. -Mr. Larsen moved that Ordinance No. 1558 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1559: AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE PERMISSION OF CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, AMUSEMENT RIDES, STREET SHOWS, OR SHOWS COMMONLY CLASSED AS A CARNIVAL, PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND TAXING OF THE SAME AND REGULATING THE OPERATION OF CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, AND AMUSEMENT RIDES, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 601 AND 1405, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.16, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Prior to reading, the City Manager corrected grammatical errors in Section 4. Ordinance No. 1559 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1559 be adopted, as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: ACCESS TO AND USE OF CITY OWNED LAND N.E. OF I-182 -395 INTERCHANGE: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City.Manager be authorized to negotiate with the adjacent land owners in vicinity of.I-182-395 Interchange. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. AGREEMENT TO ANNEX PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE IF SEWER SERVICE PERMITTED AT THIS TIME. The City Manager called attention to correspondence received from Ernest and Anna Marie Abken, requesting permission to connect their house to the Pasco City sewer line which runs in front of property in the 3200 block on West Hopkins. Mr. Hunt moved that the agreement be authorized provided proper form is completed. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. 1 CALL FOR BIDS —WATER MAINS MATERIALS: Mr. Larsen moved that the Staff be authorized to call for bids for water mains materials. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITY - AMENDMENT: Mr. Larsen moved that in the event an organization, principles of an organization, or a group does not have the necessary monies for the use of any facility,.the City Manager may give special approval for payment of fees within forty-eight (48) hours subsequent to the event. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:50 P.M. DONALD LINTON, MAYUR ATTEST: EX -OFFICIO C T CLERK PASSED and APPROVED thisay of 1972. RK "S RE ESENTATIVE