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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.
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VISITORS - Continued:
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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:
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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
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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).
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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.
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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