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Home My WebLink About03-06-1973 Minutes1 457 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 6, 1973 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt, Donald Linton and Bill Wilkins. Councilmen Larsen and Schor were absent from the meeting (Councilman Schor attending Association of Washington Cities Meeting in Washington, D.C.) Also present were: City`Manager M.B. Winegar; City Attorney Wayne Campbell; Finance Director Harry Kinzer; City Engineer Sandra Stanley:; Public Works Director Iry Kau; Police Chief Al Tebaldi; Urban Renewal Director Webster Jackson and Senior Planner Ben Rea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Denney moved that the minutes of February 20, 1973 be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. CLAIMS: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Building & Property Service Other Services Police Fire Protective Inspections Ambulance & Aid Engineering Housing & Occupancy TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET CONSTRUCTION CITY STREET INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE E.E.A. FUND LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION& CAPITAL PROJECT INTER -CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIREMEN'S PENSION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 83.28 130.25 209.61 125.89 2,417.59 677.95 166.21 3,242.01 3,027.97 84.37 44.13 226.32 19.60 N $10,455.18 152.:10 1,283.62 345.95 237.74 584.87 195.15 624.55 948.43 128.80 2,785.93 943.51 3,808.72 1,475.27 2,169.03 1,219.83 $27,358.68 Mr. Hunt moved that claim voucher nos. 6855 through 6935 in the total amount of $27,358.68 be approved for payment this 6th day of March, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.- Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1973 Legislative $ 295.36 .Judi ci al 904.64 Executive 2,638.24 Legal 895.84 Planning 788.16 Bldg. & Property Service 96.20 Election Service -0- Police 25,517.75 Fire 17,622.74 Protective Inspections 1,088.16 Ambulance 34.93 Engineering 3,655.52 Housing & Occupancy 394.08 Other Physical Environment -0- TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 53,931.62 CITY STREET 4,794.94 E.E.A. 5,018.98 LIBRARY 3,816.95 CEMETERY 2,055.68 URBAN RENEWAL 6,164.16 PARKS & RECREATION 5,180.25 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 12,605.53 ENTERPRISE GOLF 2,087.20 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,065.65 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8,163.14 GRAND TOTAL.ALL FUNDS: $105,884.10 Mr. Wilkins moved that payroll voucher nos. 9747 through 10116 in the total amount of $105,884.10 be approved for payment this 6th day of March, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). COMMUNICATIONS: PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - C.B.C. Correspondence was read from Tammy Timmons, Chairman of CBC ASB Senate, requesting that a pedestrian crossing be made between the freeway overpass and the Red Lion Motor Inn. Students walking or cycling to and from college have experienced great difficulty in crossing at this point. Due to budget conditions at this time, the City would not be able to install lighted pedestrian signals; however, they would paint in a crosswalk - complete with proper signing and warning to motorists at each end. Mayor Linton stated this would be experimental, and if it did not prove adequate, the Council would take another look at the situation this fall. Mr. Wilkins moved that the staff be authorized to implement crosswalk in vicinity of Columbia Basin College and Red Lion Motor Inn. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS 16 THROUGH 20 INCLUSIVE, -BLOCK 1, KELLY'S 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. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval of proposed zone change, but stipulating that if the property was not developed for R-3 use within one year, it would revert back to original R-1 residential. Dick Willsey, proposer of zone change, favored it to improve the area by the con- struction of small office building. He further stated he had applied to State Highway Dept. for ingress to the property and was planning on three entrances; further, that all parking would be off street. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: MARCH 6, 1973 459 MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS 1'7HROUGH 9, AND THE EAST 5 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 6, IN THE CORRECTED PLAT OF O'KEEFE'S THIRD ADDITION, TOGETHER WITH THE VACATED ALLEY LYING BETWEEN SAID LOTS 8 AND 9, FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There was one protest letter from Dependable Appliance noted. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending denial as a non -conforming use. Mr. Bud Williams, owner of property, favored the zone change as he felt he was surrounded by commercial and light industrial businesses. He was requesting the zone.change because he wanted to sell an occasional used car from his tune-up business and would never have more than three on the outside of his building. Jack Cooney supported Mr. Williams as he called attention to the fact that Safeway Stores, just immediately north, operated a regular truck terminal from their store and felt that Mr. Williams' request was justified. 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 VACATE A PORTION OF EAST "E" and "D" STREETS, SOUTH 2nd, 3rd & 4th STREET AND ALL ALLEYS: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed vacation. Mrs. Christine Erwen, owner -of property, favored the zone change as this was an abandoned area. .She:stated.that none of the streets had ever -been put in; therefore, vacation would not be detrimental to anyone. 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 VACATE A PORTION OF EAST HAYES STREET AS PROVIDED IN RESOLUTION NO. 910: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed vacation. Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal, stated this request was to facilitate disposition of land in the Urban Renewal area. 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 TLiE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO ADOPT FINAL SUB—DIVISION LABELED COLUMBIA EAST II: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending the adoption of final subdivision. Mr. Bob Tippett, developer, was in attendance for the benefit of,a.ny questions which might arise. 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 - Continued: MARCH 6, 1973 MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON ORDINANCE NO. 1569, SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. , The City Manager read changes in the budget for the benefit of delegation in attendance. Mr. A.E. Pitts asked if this was in excess of the approved 1973 Budget. Mr. Winegar answered affirmative. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Mr. Paul Lawrence presented each councilman and City Managerwith an honorary membership in the Apartment Owner's Association in recognition of their cooperation in resolving solid waste issue. Mr. Lawrence read letter of commendation to the City, endorsing their "clean-up campaign". Mr. Lawrence asked for a definition of apartment owners had complained to him city.. "multi -family" dwelling as several about variation in billing from the Mayor Linton suggestedn'that Mr. Lawrence meet with the City -Manager to resolve this administrative matter. Mrs. Johnny Mae Harper asked what had been done in regard to curfew, as requested by she and other residents of the Arbor Elms complex. The City Manager stated that changes in the present curfew Ordinance would be on the next Workshop Agenda. 1 Mr. E.M. Magee expressed concern about the drag racing which is occurring in East Pasco. He urged more Police patrol in an effort to slow these kids down "before someone gets killed." He suggested that possibly one solution would be to build a drag strip for the kids to drive their cars on and get them off the streets. For the benefit of Mr. Magee and other members in the audience complaining of the same offense, Councilman Wilkins urged them to take license numbers and call the Police as it would take the cooperation of everyone. to curb this problem. (at 'this point, Mr. Magee was asked to meet with Chief Tebaldi to discuss the drag racing in East Pasco). Wallace Webster asked for immediate surveillance and to intensify Police patrol in area of Arbor Elms complex as there were many widows living alone who were afraid of the consequences if they called the Police. The delegation was assured that .hi they could telephone their complaints in, and if they did not wish to give their names, they did not have to. An unknown gentlemen in the audience suggested the possibility of volunteer patrols to assist the Police Department. Mrs. Irene King., resident' of the Urban Renewal area, asked why some people got one year to move from their property and she only got 90 -days. The staff replied that she had chosen to 1 ive cthere-_ 2 �years_af,ter.-.condemnation was completed. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: ARCADES: The City Manager submitted written report to the council recommending that annual arcade license be set at $100 plus $12.00 for each machine per month. This fee schedule is in alignment with present Seattle Ordinance licensing Panoram or Peep Shows. Mr. Winegar further recommended that the City Council review Seattle Ordinance regulating interior arrangement and lighting of premises in an effort to combat what Police there call "lewd and homosexual behavior." His third suggestion was that the Council consider requesting the Planning Commission to review and recommend an appropriate modification of the Zoning Ordinance relating to the arcade type of operations. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OFFICER'S REPORTS = Continued: MARCH 6, 1973 461 Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be instructed to draft Ordinance in alignment with City of Seattle Ordinance relating to Panoram 'or Peep Shows, regulating interior arrangement and lighting of premises for the purpose of easy inspection by the Chief of Police. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be instructed to review our present Zoning Ordinance for modification relating to the arcade type of operation, and report his recommendations'or actions desirable back to the Council. Councilman Hunt briefly reported on his "tour" of the arcades and stated that shock would be a mild way to explain his reaction to the pictures depicting all sorts of actual sexual acts. He submitted letters from approximately ten Pasco residents who were opposed to the bookstores. Mr. Hunt moved that the City Manager and City Attorney draft Ordinance outlawing pictorial literature in the City of Pasco, either in book or movie form on actual sexual acts. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1569: (FINAL READING) AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $39,400.00 IN REVENUE FUNDS: MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE -INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE FUND FOR $400.00; E.E.A. PROGRAM FUND FOR $3,500.00; LIBRARY FUND FOR $8,800.00; CEMETERY FUND FOR $2,000.00; PARKS & RECREATION FUND FOR $7,000.00; DEBT SERVICE CLUB HOUSE REVENUE - 1962 FOR $6,100.00; AND INTRA -GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE - EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND FOR $11,600.00; MAKING CERTAIN BUDGET ITEM ADDITIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE USE AND PURPOSE SET FORTH HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1569 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1569 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 1571: (KELLY'S) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1571 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1571 -be adopted. Seconded by Mr..Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 15721 (O'KEEFE'S THIRD) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF'PASCO FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1572 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1572 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) - Mayor Linton voting no. (Mr. Denney stated he voted yes to this Ordinance due to the fact that there were many inconsistencies in our present Zoning Ordinance; further, that there were at least three known used car lots in the Central Business District, and in this particular case, there were commercial and light industrial businesses surrounding Mr. Williams; therefore, he felt the request was not a non -conforming use.) 462 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1573: (GRAY'S AMENDED) MARCH 6, 1973 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE GRAY'S AMENDED ADDITION LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1573 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1573 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 1574: (PASCO LAND COMPANY) AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN STREET IN THE PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No--. 1574 was read by'title only. Mr. Wilk -ins moved that Ordinance No. 1574 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 1575: (FIRE PREVENTION) AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION, TO BE SECTION 18, TO ORDINANCE NO. 1539, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS.GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS -TO LIFE AND'PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SAFETY RELATING THERETO, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLAT-IONS. Ordinance No. 1575 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1575 be adopted. Seconded by -Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 1576: (DEMOLITION & REPAIR FUND) AN ORDINANCE CREATING A DEMOLITION AND REPAIR FUND FOR THE CITY OF PASCO; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF NEEDED FUNDS FOR THE REPAIR, DESTRUCTION OR CLEANUP OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY AND THE RECEIVING OFJ UNDS FOR SUCH EXPENSES SO INCURRED. Ordinance No. 1576 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1576 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Prior to reading of Ordinance No. 1577, (.licens_ing'_ar-cades) the City Attorney opposed licensing the businesses until the Council had exhausted all the possibilities as to whether or not the arcade operations or parts of them are illegal. He argued that the Council had no business licensing an illegal business. Councilman Denney replied that the Council should go ahead as these matters.take-a long time to resolve. The City Attorney then modified Ordinance No. 1577 to read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1577: (ARCADES) AN ORDINANCE LICENSING ARCADES AND SIMILAR PLACES OF AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT MACHINES, AND DECLARING CERTAIN ACTS TO BE UNLAWFUL. Ordinance No. 1577 was read in its entirety, as changed by the City Attorney. Mr. Wilkins moved -that Ordinance No. 1577 be adopted, as amended.' Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote df five (5). MEMO - DISCUSSION ON ORDINANCE EXTENDING TRUCK ROUTE: (Chase Avenue) The following recommendation was received from City Engineer Sandra Stanley and Police Chief Al Tebaldi in reference to Chase Street Truck Route. 1 1 1 463 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CHASE STREET - Continued: MARCH 6, 1973 "Mr. Ray Adams of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, contacted us with reference to the proposal that Chase Avenue from Court to Ruby, Ruby Street from Chase to Road 22, and Road 22 from Court to Ruby being added to the listing of truck routes in the City Code. His feeling is that this alternative is unsatisfactory for his operation. He feels that trucks should be free to,leave the by-pass at either Chase or Court and be able to re enter at either location. He advised us that he is in the process of looking for a new location for that -office. It is our recommendation that the Ordinance not be amended at this time. Until the office is relocated, our interpretation of the Traffic Ordinance is that trucks going to and from the WUTC Office would fall into the category of per- missable use of streets other than designated delivery truck routes or pickup purposes.- We will be assisting them in their search fora new office space." No further action taken at this time. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 915: A RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REINSTATE FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY -OR AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO APPROVE SPECIAL REVENUE SHARING FOR LOCAL.,GOVERNMENT SO THAT ESSENTIAL AND BENEFICIAL O.E.O. PROGRAMS CAN CONTINUE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION. Resolution No. 915 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Resolution No. 915 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). -Councilman Hunt personnally commended this group and Wallace Webster, Director of the C.A.C., stated that Pasco always takes the first step and then he would go to the other Councils. APPOINTMENTS: PASCO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD: Mayor Linton appointed Herschel Parkinson to the Pasco Housing Authority Board, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Adams moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with appointment of Herschel Parkinson to the Pasco Housing Authority Board. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Linton accepted resignation of Bonnie Hart from the Planning Commission with regret and commended her for her willingness to serve. Mayor Linton appointed Jim Lisk to the Planning Commission, replacing Bonnie Hart, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hunt moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with appointment of Jim Lisk to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF COLUMBIA EAST II FINAL SUB -DIVISION: Mr. Adams moved that the Pasco City Council approves Final Columbia East II'Sub-division. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. FIRE HOSE BIDS: Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., February 28, 1973, for the purchase of 600# test polyester hose and the following one bid was received: 1,000 feet of 3 1/2" hose @ 3.09 per foot $3,090.00 600 feet of 2 1/2" hose @ 1.49 per foot 894.00 600 feet of 1 1/2" hose @ 1.05 per foot 630.00 4,614.00 Sales Tax 230.70 4,844.70** **Staff Recommendation Mr. Hunt moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid for furnishing 600# test polyester hose be awarded to Cascade Fire Equipment in the total amount of $4,844.70. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five C5). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: MARCH 6, 1973 BID OPENING - PICKUPS: Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., February 28, 1973, for furnishing two pickups.to the City of Pasco. They were as follows: Bid Price for 2 -.1/2 Ton Pickups Less: Trade-ins 1956 GMC 1/2 Ton Pickup 1960 Chev. 1/2 Ton Pickup Sub -Total:. 5% Wash. Sales Tax TOTAL NET BI -D: HORROBIN FORD 6,925.86 75.00 125.00 T6,,725. 86 .346.29 x,072.15 OSBORNE CHEVROLET $6,534.18 75.00 100.00 6,359.18 317.95 16,677.13' **Staff Recommendation: To reject the above bids and to purchase two pickups under the State of Washington Contract, at savings of approximately $800. Mr. Hunt moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Linton. Motion carried. Councilman Wilkins stated he was interested in saving money; therefore, he favored this plan. Councilman Denney stated that action-"_ tonight did not, necessarily, set a precedent. GOLF CART STORAGE BUILDING: Mr. Hunt moved that the staff be authorized to advertise for bids to construct a 28 stall building and authorize an Installment Note with the Firemen's Pension Fund to finance, providing sufficient deposits are received -to guarantee at'least 75% initial occupancy. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. DONALD D. LINTON, MAYOR ATTEST: HARRY D! KINZERJ, DIRECTOR OF FJNANC EX -OFFICIO CITY UERK PASSED and APPROVED thiWg&_day of ��/ 1973. r • } n Wel s, Clerk's Representative