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Home My WebLink About07-17-1973 Minutes13 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1973 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Pro -Tem Saml`iHunt. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt, Larry Larsen and Al Schor, Mayor Linton and Councilman Bill Wilkins were absent from the meeting. Also present were: M.B. Winegar, City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal; Paul Whitemarsh, Recreation Supervisor and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held July 3, 1973, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr: Larsen. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 149.85 Judicial 316.76 Executive 444.82 Financial & Administration 1,800.00 Legal 105.74 Planning 7,878.99 Building & Property Service 62.81 Other Services 275.50 Police 15,658.44 Fire 3,930.05 Detention/Correction 834.20 Protective Inspections •41.3.43 Ambulance & Aid -782.64. Engineering 1,088.34 Housing & Occupancy 286.93 Other Physical Environment 871.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND:: $ 34,899.50 STREET 4,224.01 E.E.A. FUND 669.78 LIBRARY 1,130.85 CEMETERY r 988.84 URBAN RENEWAL 2,876.56 PARKS & RECREATION 4,539.91 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE 14,324.81 CAPITAL PROJECT - PARKS & RECREATION 200.00 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 32.93 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 35,555.91 ENTERPRISE GOLF 5,017.70 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 20,717..12 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9,353.84 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 4,127.30 FIREMEN'S PENSION 34.33 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $138,693.39 Mr. Schor moved that claim voucher nos. 7833 ,through 7956 in the total amount of $138,693.39 be approved for payment this 17th day of July, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call.vote of five (5). COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was:read:from Ben Rea, City,Planning Commission, requesting a public hearing to rezone Block 42, Frey's Addition from R-1 to C-3. Mr. Denney moved that a public hearing be held August 7, 1973 for the purpose of hearing this -request. Seconded.by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS: JULY 17, 1973 MAYOR PRO TEM SAM HUNT DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON ORDINANCE NO. 1597 re: AMENDING TAXI FARE SCHEDULES: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Del Bunch, owner of Royal Cab favored increased rate as a matter of survival. He cited increased costs since 1959 and present date. Mr. Schor asked if this would conflict with wage and price freeze. The response was negative. Kathryn Smith opposed increased rate as she felt it would work a hardship on senior citizens who were dependent on taxi service as their only mode of transportation. Mr. Denney responded by stating that there had been raises amounting to approximately 32% given to recipients of social security checks in the last four years; therefore, Mr. Bunch should be entitled to an increase also. Mr. Holloway favored the increase of rates. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro Tem Hunt for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR PRO TEM HUNT DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF WILLIAMS ADDITION: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse. communications. The City Manager read letter from Planning Commission, recommending adoption of final plat. John Williams, mobile home developer and proposer of final plat, favored adoption as many residents in mobile home parks had indicated a desire to own their own lots to park their mobile.homes; therefore he had decided to proceed wish development. Following three calls from Mayor Pro Tem Hunt for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared -closed. VISITORS: Chris Weige asked if his assessment on Bonneville Street included sewer. The City Engineer responded by stating that Mr. Weige's property was in L.I.D. No. 80 and included paving only. A.E. Pitts asked for an explanation of expenditure for Inter City Bridge, previously read under bills. Mr. Winegar gave a breakdown of expenditure and clarified business trips to Olympia by member of bridge committee relative to financing and work connected with clearances, etc. Mr. Pitts then asked if anyone here: worked for Arvid Grant and Mr. Winegar replied, "at this time and point, the answer is negative." Harry McCall, 1011 W. Pearl, asked the Council's assistance for more control in the present Dog Ordinance. He stated that dogs were being allowed to roam in the evenings and early morning hours when the Humane Society did not have a routine patrol. In his opinion, all. loose dogs should be picked up. Mr. McCall expressed concern over loss of business in the downtown area, and in turn, was invited to sit in on the next meeting of the CBD Task Force in an effort to hear ideas and plans for the rejuvenation of downtown Pasco. new Mike Park, owner of property at 5th & Lewis, complained of our present compulsory garbage ordinance. He recently acquired the property and was served a summons for non-payment of garbage service (previous tenant) as the legal owner of the property. Mr. Campbell, City Attorney, stated the law -to Mr. Park and said his recourse was to go back to previous-::.::own:er_Lfor.. the bi 11 ; however, the lien w as against the property - not the individual. 1 15 MINUTES- PASCO CITY -COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1973 VISITORS - Continued: Dale Schreck felt the liens against property`were,totally unfair. Harry McCall asked if the City dump would be open seven days a week when the Franklin County dumpsite is closed. The City Manager responded by stating that conversation had been held with the County Commissioners relative to this matter, but nothing firm as yet. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 1597: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1384, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 5.44.210 FARE SCHEDULE; BEING AN ORDINANCE RE- LATING TO CONVEYING OF PASSENGERS AND BAGGAGE FOR HIRE, PROVIDING LICENSES FOR OPERATORS AND DRIVERS, REGULATING OWNERSHIP, LIMITING NUMBER OF TAXI CABS TO PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND REGULATING FARES IN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 566, 578, 647, 683 and PASCO CITY CODE CHAPTER 3-3. Ordinance No. 1597 was read by title only. Mr. Larsen moved that Ordinance No. 1597 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Councilman Hunt voting no. Ordinance No. 1598: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE "NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY FUND", TO PROVIDE THE FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS OF THE FORMER WHITTIER SCHOOL BUILDING. Ordinance No. 1598 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1598 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 929: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES. Resolution No. 929 was read by title only. Mr. Denney.moved that Resolution No. 929 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Resolution No. 930: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF FRANKLIN COUNTY ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR THE CONVERSION OF OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION LINES TO UNDERGROUND FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH UNDERGROUND SERVICE CONNECTIONS. Resolution No. 930 was read by title only. Mr.. Adams moved that Resolution No. 930 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: East Pasco Neighborhood Facility: The City Manager reported that he had two leases for space in the new facility and further, he would ask the attorney general to approve a lease with the State including a guarantee that the State wi 11 return quarters in the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility back to original condition when the lease expires. The new facility is expected to go out for bids this fall. As time was of the essence, the City Manager recommended signing the leases wit hout the clause at this time and the City Council gave verbal concurrence. 16 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: JULY 17, 1973 APPROVAL OF WILLIAMS ADDITION PLAT: Mr. Larsen moved that the City of Pasco approves final plat of Williams Addition. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS - EAST PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mayor Pro Tem Sam Hunt appointed the following individuals to serve on the Neighborhood Facility Board of Directors in the absence of Mayor Donald Linton. Thelmer Hawkins 617 S. Owen Two -Year Term Annette Henderson 512 S. Elm Two -Year Term Ray Henry 632 S. Owen Two -Year Term t_uze-14%J:ohnson 915 S. Lindsay Two -Yea -r Term Lee J.*Phillips 126 N. Owen One -Year Term Elizabeth Howard 318-C S. Elm One -Year Term There will be one other member appointed from District No. 1. Mr. Adams moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with appointments of Mayor Donald Linton, as read by Mayor Pro -Tem Sam Hunt. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. TIRE BIDS: Bids were opened on July 19, 1973 for furnishing tires to the cities of Pasco and Kennewick and Pasco, Kennewick & Richland School Districts. The bids were as follows: Slipps Firestone $18,017.18 Smith Truck & Tractor $19,025.34** Ivans General $19,443.01 Goodyear Service Stores $19,650.20 **Staff Recommendation (Staff recommended bid of Smith Truck & Tractor as Slipps Firestone bid did not meet specifications). Mr. Denney moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid for tires be awarded to Smith Truck & Tractor. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BID - CRUSHED ROCK: Bids were opened on July 17, 1973 for furnishing 8,000 tons of crushed rock to the City. One bid was received as follows: L.W. Vail $14,100.00** **Staff Recommendation Mr. Schor moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid for crushed rock be awarded to L.W. Vail in the amount of $14,100.00. Seconded�by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). WORKSHOP MEETING: It was announced that the next regular Workshop Meeting of the City Council will be on July 31, 1973. APPEAL OF PASCO CLUB: Mr. Denney moved that the City of Pasco contact the firm of Sullivan & McKinlay to fight action of the Pasco Club for reversal of State Liquor Board decision. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Hunt expressed sympathy of the City Council to Councilman Bill Wilkins and family in the loss of his son by drowning. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. SAM HUNT, MAYOR PRO TEM ATTEST: HARRY D. KINZER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND EX -OFFICIO CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED thisay of 1973 CL E-RK'S- EPRESENTATIVE