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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1973 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MAY 1, 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, Larry Larsen (8:05 PM),,'.Donald Linton, Al.Schor and -Bill Wilkins. Also present we're: City Manager M.B.-Winegar; City Attorney Wayne Campbell; Finance Director Harry Kinzer; City Engineer Sandra Stanley and Senior Planner Ben Rea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: , Mr. Denney moved that minutes of regular meeting, held April 17, 1973, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. CLAIMS: The following claims were presented for.approval: Legislative $ 80.10 Judicial 53.25 Judicial 904.64 Executive 59.05 Legal 895.84 Legal 78.70 Bldg. & Property Service 98.77 Planning 55.60 Police. 23,579.87 Bldg. & Property Service 410.93 Protective Inspection 1,656.44 Other Services 1,134.00 Engineering 2,998.21 Police 2,439.79 Other Physical Environment -0- Fire 1,269.62 Detention & Correction 2.60 Protective Inspections 28.90 Ambulance & Aid Engineering 6.27 26.96 Housing & Occupancy 13.90 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 5,659.67 STREET 478.71 LIBRARY 526.84 CEMETERY 20.92 URBAN RENEWAL 8,464.34 PARKS & RECREATION 1,327.36 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 124,025.98 CAPITAL PROJECT INTER -CITY BRIDGE 225.57 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 431.37 ENTERPRISE GOLF 1,495.28 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 457.25 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 349.24 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,012.00 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $144,474.53 Mr. Schor moved that voucher nos. 7291 through 7362 in the total amount of $144,474.53 be approved for payment this 1st day of May, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call bote of seven (7). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative 295.36 Judicial 904.64 Executive 2,638.24 Legal 895.84 Planning 788.16 Bldg. & Property Service 98.77 Election Service 70.98 Police. 23,579.87 Fire 18,430.94 Protective Inspection 1,656.44 Ambulance 67.76 Engineering 2,998.21 Housing & Occupancy 394.08 Other Physical Environment -0- TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 52,819.29 Continued Next Page MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: CITY STREET E.E.A. LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TOTAL ALL FUNDS: Mr. Wilkins moved that Payroll! -,Voucher Nos. 10482 amount of $105,605.33 be approved for payment this by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of COMMUNICATIONS: 479 MAY 1, 1973 5,195.13 5,157.70 3,716.30 2,084.75 6,462.78 4,463.13 13,293.43 2,247.20 2,025.08 8,140.54 $105,605.33 through 10829 in the total 1st day of May, 1973. Seconded seven (7). PETITION - CLOSURE OF ARCADES: Mayor Linton acknowledged receipt of petition, signed by 374 persons opposed to Book stores selling obscene literature in the City of Pasco. He further expressed gratification to the concerned ci.tizens for their efforts, and reiterated that the City Council shared their feeling. He called attention to recent Ordinances passed by the Council in an effort to curb or alleviate problem altogether. MAYOR LINTON TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS IN ORDER TO TRANSACT AGENDA ITEM 13-d DUE TO LARGE DELEGATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE. Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of a bus utilizing the State Vehicle Purchase Contract. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Prior to question, the following discussion ensued. Councilman Schor asked the following questions for benefit of the record. 1) Is this bus to be used exclusively by Senior Citizen group? (Ans.) Negative. 2) Is it to be shared by other groups? (Ans.) The primary use will be by senior citizens;,however, it will also be used for other recreational activities. 3) Are all senior citizens eligible? (Ans.) Affirmative. 4) Will this project end with exhaustion of funds? (Ans.) The Council has control. 5) What is the projected cost of bus next year? (Ans.) About $7,500 yearly. 6) Will the Council and public be shown a log of activities? (Ans.) Affirmative as the County made a committment that they would participate in a cost per passenger basis; therefore, a log would have to be kept. 7) Does anyone object to purchase of bus? Mary Zoe DeHart asked if they could have the bus anytime they wanted it as the $5,000 budgeted was theirs. The City Manager responded..by.stating that.the $5,000 did.not belong to the Senior Citizens and the -bus _wou:l d not belong , to them; however, they would have -first priority for usage and arrangements would be handled through the Recreation/Parks Department. No further comments, main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Councilman iDenney commended the Senior Citizen group for selling a good program and sticking to it. In turn, Mr. Speed thanked the entire Council and Staff for their ,support. At this time, Mr. A.E. Pitts asked if the Council had resolved garbage charge for senior citizens. Mayor Linton stated this possibly will come up for review during summer- preliminary budget discussions. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS TRANSPOSED: 480 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAY 1, 1973 MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY OF BLOCK 1, A.M. WEHE'S WHITEHOUSE ADDITION: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from Ben -Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending proposed vacation. 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 A PORTION OF BLOCK 2, BOLIN ADDITION, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-3 TO INDUSTRIAL I-1: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending 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 A PORTION OF BLOCK 2, 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. A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mrs. Roberta Smith favored the zone change in order to pursue photography and special order work in her home. Following three (3)_calls from.Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Claims of JOHNNY BECKER AND CAROL KOKER referred to the City Attorney and insurance carrier for disposition. ORDINANCES: '4 M, a) tj-'_� ORDINANCE NO. 1587: (Whitehouse Addition) AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE A.M. WEHE'S WHITEHOUSE ADDITION, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON Ordinance No. 1587 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1587 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1588: (Bolin Addition) AN ORDINANCE-CHANGING;THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3 TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1. Ordinance No. 1588 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1588 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). I� 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: MAY 1, 1973 481 ORDINANCE NO. 1589: (Columbia Addition) 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 -3o Ordinance No. 1589 was read by title only. Mr. Larsen moved that Ordinance No. 1589 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE IVO. 1590: AN ORDINANCE PROH.IBITING THE SALE OR DISPLAY FOR SALE OF OBSCENE MATERIALS IN THE CITY OF PASCO, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Ordinance No. 1590 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1590 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1591: (Introduction) AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT'OF $84,000.00 IN REVENUE FUNDS; MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR $21,000.00; CITY STREET FUND FOR $10,000.00; LIBRARY FUND FOR $3,500.00; URBAN RENEWAL FUND FOR $6,000.00; PARKS& RECREATION FUND FOR $17,500.00; ENTERPRISE GOLF FUND FOR $18,000.00; INTRA -GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE -EQUIPMENT FUND FOR $5,000.00; AND CREATING THE DEMOLITION AND REPAIR CLEANUP FUND FOR $3,000.00; MAKING CERTAIN BUDGET ITEM ADDITIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE USE AND PURPOSE SET FORTH HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1591 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1591 had been introduced and set date of public hearing as May 15, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: '73 SUPPLEMENTAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH OPERATING ENGINEERS: Mr. Denney moved --that the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute the Supplemental Agreement providing for a 4 -day, 10 -hour per day work week. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. AMENDMENT TO GOLF PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT (Providing for 4 golf -cart storage stalls): Mr. Larsen moved that the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute the addendum to the Agreement, dated February 6, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. AGREEMENT FOR C.B.D. FEASIBILITY STUDY: Mr. Larsen moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Prior to question, the following discussion ensued: Mr. Winegar briefly enlightened the Council of events leading up to present Agreement. He reported that $15,000 had been allocated in 1973 Budget for a study on Central Business District. Following authorization from Council, he had requested"proposals from several firms of which Stevens, Thompson & Runyon had been the unanimous choice of interviewing staff (comprised•of three members from Task Force and three members from City). Councilman Hunt suggested that a correction be made.:on Page Four, Paragraph No. 5 - "Compliance with Civil Rights Act", and insert the word "sex" also. He further asked if the operation should be shut down for any reason, what is the City's position. The Staff replied that if this should occur, then a settlement would be made. Subsequent to City Manager giving breakdown for 1st and 2nd phases ($10,050 and $7,000 respectively), main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS Continued: MAY 1, 1973 SWIM TICKETS: Mr. Hunt moved that up to 250 swim tickets be authorized provided the children work for�the tickets and that signups will be handled by the C.A.C. office and the Kurtzman Park and Navy Homes Recreation Center. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. NEW CAREERS PROGRAM: Mr.:; Hunt moved that the City. Managerbe authorized and directed to prepare the 2nd New:Careers Contract.: Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT Y-1463 (Inter -City Bridge): Mr. Wilkins moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute Supplement Agreement No. 2 to Agreement Y-1463 on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: The City Manager announced that the City Attorney wanted to meet with members of the City Council in a closed executive session immediately following the meeting re: Arcades. A.E. PITTS - BURNING CITATION: The City Manager reported that due to a series of events, burning of trash in a fireplace within his home was not the issue at hand against Mr. Pitts; further, the issue .is whether burning was inside or out and it isn't the City.Council's intention to regulate burning inside.one's home; therefore, he recommended that the court dismiss charges against A.E. Pitts. Mr. Hunt moved that the City.:of Pasco drop litigation charges against A.E. Pitts. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. (Councilman Wilkins stated that the City still means no open burning without permits). A.E. Pitts addressed the Mayor, then to City Manager, and asked why "you issued a permit to a resident in the 1600 block of Cartmel Street within 16' of a 6' high.board fence, yet cited him and refused him a permit on the same day." Mayor Linton responded by stating that he had not -issued a permit to.anyone. Mr. Pitts further stated he didn't feel he was creating any type of hazard by burning in his alley. Mayor Linton again responded by informing Mr. Pitts that he was getting the same treatment as any other citizen of Pasco. Councilman Hunt introduced KATHY UTZ of the Social Planning Staff to the City Councilmen_- and audience. Councilmen Hunt and Denney each commended MRS. MERLAINE WELCH, newly appointed Director of. the Community Action Committee. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:OO P.M. Donald D. Linton, Mayor Attest: a Harry D. K�rgzer, Director df Finance an Ex-officip ¢ity Clerk 1 1 1. PASSED and APPROVED thisf_ day of.� 1973. Clerk's Representative