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Home My WebLink About12-04-1973 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: DECEMBER.4, 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, Donald Linton and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Al Schor was absent from the meeting (attending National League of Cities Meeting as representative of A.W.C.) Also present were: M.B. Winegar, City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Harry Kinzer, Director of Finance; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; Ben?iReaTj-Senior,Planner•.nand Jan Tidrick, newly elected Councilman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hunt moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held November 20, 1973, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. Mr. Hunt moved that the minutes of budget meeting, held December 3, 1973, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 25.92 Judicial 198.25 Executive 147.62 Legal 243.61 Planning 2,915.99 Building & Property Services 1,308.36 Other Services 2,969.68 Police 5,217.08 Fire 3,365.77 Protective Inspections 309.90 Civil Defense 797.02 Engineering 411.50 Housing & Occupancy 37.92 Other Physical Environment 215.69 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET E.E.A. FUND NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL BARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIREMEN'S PENSION TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $18,164.31 12,729.56 443.62 215.09 1,338.62 698.88 390.99 3,097.77 400.55 4,868.04 1,320.69 3,534.84 2,582.12 1,059.88 $50,844.96 Mr. Wilkins moved that voucher nos. 8850 through 8924 in the total amount of $50,844.96 be approved for payment this 4th day of December, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Continued Next Page 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1973 CLAIMS - Continued: PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA: The City Manager read letter from Planning Commission, requesting a continuance of this Public Hearing until details as to necessary easements could be worked out. There were no objections to this request. Mr. Denney moved that Public Hearing to vacate certain streets and alleys in the Urban Renewal Area be continued until 8:00 P.M., January 2, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Laz`sen. Motion carried. VISITORS: MR. PAUL LAWRENCE, representing Apartment Owner's Association, briefly enlightened the Council of problems facing apartment owners under new Landlord/Tenant._.La�as set out -by State Law. Under this Law, a tenant can move without any notice whatsoever to the landlord, and.in many cases, the landlord suffers a loss of income if they cannot rent their premises again soon and if''t-he former tenant left an unpaid water and garbage bill. He further stated that commercial accounts were given an option under Section 11; therefore, he asked that the Council consider amending'present solid waste ordinance to remove lien clause against multi -family units and require each tenant to pay his/her own garbage service with the City billing them- separately - Councilman Wilkins asked Mr. Lawrence who regulates the rent on their buildings. Mr. Lawrence replied that each owner sets hia own rates. Councilman-Hunt-.ttated it sounded like the State Law had them backed into a corner and asked if the Apartment Owners were going to go -to -the Legislature in January. Mr. Lawrence replied that it would be futile. Mayor Linton thanked Mr. Lawrence for his presentation and encouraged him to work through Staff for a solution to this problem. Legislative $ 295.36 Judicial 957.82 Executive 2,638.24 Legal 895.84 Planning 804.00 Bldg. & Property Service 28.05 Election Service 6.21' Police 29,110.73 Fire 18,295.57 Protective Inspection 1,182.40 Ambulance & Aid 35.21 Engineering 3,048.37 Housing & Occupancy 394.08 Other Physical Environment -0- TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 57,691.88 STREET 5,283.30 ARTERIAL STREET 196.45 INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE -0- E.E.A. FUND 2,884.42 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 254.10 LIBRARY 3, 835:1'0 CEMETERY 2,154.77 URBAN RENEWAL 3,725.45 PARKS & RECREATION 5,644.33 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 12,684.74 ENTERPRISE GOLF 2,111.90! EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,040.76 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES- - 7,551.19. GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $106,058.39 Mr. Hunt moved that payroll voucher nos. 13469 through 13814 in the total amount of $106,058..39 be approved for payment this 4th day of December, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA: The City Manager read letter from Planning Commission, requesting a continuance of this Public Hearing until details as to necessary easements could be worked out. There were no objections to this request. Mr. Denney moved that Public Hearing to vacate certain streets and alleys in the Urban Renewal Area be continued until 8:00 P.M., January 2, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Laz`sen. Motion carried. VISITORS: MR. PAUL LAWRENCE, representing Apartment Owner's Association, briefly enlightened the Council of problems facing apartment owners under new Landlord/Tenant._.La�as set out -by State Law. Under this Law, a tenant can move without any notice whatsoever to the landlord, and.in many cases, the landlord suffers a loss of income if they cannot rent their premises again soon and if''t-he former tenant left an unpaid water and garbage bill. He further stated that commercial accounts were given an option under Section 11; therefore, he asked that the Council consider amending'present solid waste ordinance to remove lien clause against multi -family units and require each tenant to pay his/her own garbage service with the City billing them- separately - Councilman Wilkins asked Mr. Lawrence who regulates the rent on their buildings. Mr. Lawrence replied that each owner sets hia own rates. Councilman-Hunt-.ttated it sounded like the State Law had them backed into a corner and asked if the Apartment Owners were going to go -to -the Legislature in January. Mr. Lawrence replied that it would be futile. Mayor Linton thanked Mr. Lawrence for his presentation and encouraged him to work through Staff for a solution to this problem. MINUTES PAOCp CITE'- COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES: DECEMBER 4, 1973 ORDINANCE NO. 1614: (Prior to reading of Ordinance No. 1614 in its entirety, the City Manager stated that he would insert figures of $160 per month for Councilmen and $320 per month for Mayor, as discussed in workshop session prior to meeting). AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SALARIES OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCILMEN AND CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1156 AND PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.16.010, 2.16. 020 AND, 2.16. 030. Ordinance No. 1614 was read in its entirety. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1614 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Mr. Hunt moved that main motion be amended to read $100 per month for Councilmen and $200 per month for Mayor. Seconded by Mr. Linton. Mr. Hunt stated that his reason for amending motion was that if the City was going to appoint a committee to make a survey, then they should honor time spent by that committee and consider their recommendation. In rebuttal, Mr. Denney stated he had never accepted concept of committee appointed, he objected to their performance by not posting public notices in order for the public to voice their opinions, and further, he felt the Councilmen should have attended meetings of the committee and been extended that privilege. In conclusion, he stated that without a firm report in writing, he would not accept verbal recommendation of the committee. Mayor Linton upheld committee's position by stating that he had not asked for a written report_ as he did not know it was necessary; further, that Mr. Denney had been aware of 16cquest ons asked_ -by, - the'- •commilttee. &f Mr..' Deniiey.,denied, knowledge of 16 questions and stated he had never seen them. Mr. Denney was critical that there had never been any discussion in workshop meetings re: councilmen salaries and Mayor Linton responded that he thought it highly inappropriate to discuss councilmen salaries prior to receipt of the report. Mayor Linton further defended committee's position by stating that there had been announcements of their meetings through the news media. Councilman Wilkins supportedrMr?)eDenn6y's---posi,tion:-;and--rei.tet.ated'.that-.this _report should have been in writing for permanent City file. Jan Tidrick, newly elected councilman, expressed opposition to raise and stated he felt the committee had been quite generous in their recommendations. Following roll call vote, amendment failed by four (4) no and two (2) yes. (Councilmen Hunt & Linton - yes; Councilmen Adams,.Wilkins, Denney & Larsen - no). MAIN MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF FOUR. (Councilmen Adams, Wilkins, Denney & Larsen..- yes Councilmen Hunt & Linton - no). ORDINANCE NO. 1615: (Introduction) AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $153,100 IN REVENUE FUNDS: MAKING EXPENDITUR-E,•ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR $12,000; E.E.A. FUND FOR $5,500; PARKS AND RECREATION FUND FOR $28,500; CAPITAL PROJECT - WATER/SEWER 1969 CONSTRUCTION FOR $46,100; ENTERPRISE GOLF FUND FOR $2,500; ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE FUND FOR $45,000; INTRA -GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR $5,000; INTRA -GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE - ADMINISTRATIVE FOR $4,500; AND CREATING A NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY FUND FOR $4,000; MAKING CERTAIN BUDGET ITEM ADDITIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE USE AND PURPOSE SET FORTH HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1616 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1615 had been introduced and set date of Public Hearing for December 18, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 1 1 1 1 1 7 49 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 938: DECEMBER 4, 1973 A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE A CERTAIN ALLEY WITHIN HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 938 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Resolution No. 938 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Claim of GLADYS SOMERS referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. (Alleged fall in April, 1971 near Payless Drug Store). NEW BUSINESS: ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 34-1 - URBAN RENEWAL: Mr. Hunt moved that the City authorize acquisition of Parcel 34-1 in Urban Renewal Area (Marie Davis - $10,000). Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CBD TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Larsen moved that the City:lauthor zes�and-,-directs the consultant to complete the Central Business District Study in accordance with the Task Force recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. Councilman Denney asked what this covered. The City Manager responded that the proposed improvements included a "mini -park", a marketplace in the Osborne Chevrolet Building and street beautification of Lewis Street and Fourth Avenue. Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be requested to put an item of $18,000 in the City Budget for purchase of property (Payless Garden Store) in connection with CBD Study. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. -4,.D scussion) Mr. Tidrick asked what it would cost to tear down existing building. The City Manager replied he had no firm estimates, but could possibly go out for bids. Mr. -Brian Morgan asked where the money was cominggffom as he felt there would be opposition from the taxpayers, and further, that the merchants should pay for the improvement if they wanted it. Mayor Linton explained various methods of financing; i.e., City participation, L.I.D. and Federal Grant. MAIN MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF SIX (6). ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. ATTEST: 9 Harry D. Kinzer, D"ector of FihancVrand Ex -officio City C e k V - One DONALD D. LINTON, MAY PASSED and APPROVED this i day of 0.,1973. C erk's epresentative