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Home My WebLink About09-17-1974 Minutes138 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 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, Donald Linton, Billie Sargent, Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Harry.D. Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick -Roach, -City Attorney, Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; -:Richard Erickson, Director of Recreation/Parks and Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of regular meeting, held.September'3, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legi sla ti.ve $ 10.51 Judicial 7.80 Executive 360.00 Financial & Administrative 1,8.00.00 Planning 380.00 Building & Property Services 2,300.00 Other Services 1,659.29 Police 4,126.30 Fire 2,076.88 Detention/Correction ..1,.032.55 Protective Inspections 237,00 Ambulance & Aid 934.00 Engineering 542.,20 Housing & Occupancy 237.00 Other Physical Environment 877;50 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 16,581.83 STREET 16,246.96 - INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 150.00 NEIGHBORHOOD.FACILITY 36.93 LIBRARY 374.66 CEMETERY 715,46 URBAN RENEWAL 1,686.14 PARKS & RECREATION 2,824.77 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE 45,749.47 CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 7,848.75 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 38,822.54 ENTERPRISE GOLF 4,422.08 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 21,536.06 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,460.93 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 4,075.38 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,194.98 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $164,726.94 Mr. Wilkins moved that voucher nos. 1032 through 1127 in the total amount of $164,726.94 be approved for payment this 17th day of -September, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea•, City Planning Commission, requesting a Public Hearing to rezone the north 150' of even width of Block 5, except the east 218' of even width, Northern Pacific First Addition, from Residential R-3 to Commercial C-1. Mr. Adams moved that a Public Hearing be set for October 1, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. 1 1 . e . _MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL Ms. Kathryn Smith, Community Action Committee, announced that there would be a Housing Seminar in Seattle that she was planning to attend. Mayor Linton replied that this subject was scheduled for next`Workshop Meeting. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY: Mr. Tidrick moved that claim of Robert Holland (drove over bolts in abandoned Husky Service Station on 4th Avenue) be.referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. Mr. Denney requested data from insurance company re: claims paid during the past few years. Staff will get this information for'Mr. Denney. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1661: Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1661 be brought back to the table for consideration. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five yes and two no. (Councilmen Schor and Wilkins voting no), AN ORDINANCE RELATING•TO GAMBLING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9.28 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "GAMBLING" BY'AMENDING SECTION 9.28.040. The City Manager read Ordinance No. 1661 by title only, Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1661 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. (Discussion)' Prior to public speaking, Councilmen Denney and Tidrick both voiced their opposition to gambling of any form in the City of Pasco. Councilman Denney supported his opposition by reading several editorials from the Seattle Times. Mr. Duane Emery again reminded the Council that they should go with the will of the people as the people had voted for gambling in the State of Washington on two separate occasions. Mr. Chet Bailie stated that a tavern owner's license was in jeopardy if they violated any part of State Liquor Rules & Regulations. He favored the legalizing of gambling so it could be controlled and he, personally, vowed to assist law enforcement officers in any way he could to see that gambling was controlled. He then asked Councilman Denney if the Town of College Place, Washington received revenue from the State for liquor sales when there was no liquor stores, taverns, etc. located there? Councilman Denney answered affirmative. Mr. Bailie continued to say that he did not feel any town or city not allowing liquor should receive revenue from it. Mr. Denney then cited statistics from article in Tri City Herald where Mr. Briggs interviewed an,.empl-oyee on "rake off" from pull tabs. The percentage was given from 62,1/2% to 92%. This percentage was disputed by delegation in the audience. Councilman Wilkins clarified that he was a Baptist Minister, had never gambled in his life; however,.he believed in giving the people what they want. By permitting it, we can control it because people are going to play.cards whether we want it or not. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 VISITORS: Councilman Wilkins. stated he had received a letter from Charles Grigg of Grigg's Department Store re: recent burglaries, etc. Mayor Linton stated he had responded to Mr. Grigg's letter and that Chief Tebaldi will be "beefing up" the patrol in that area as well as others. Mrs. Betty Smith asked if the City was conserving elecricity in the area of Shoshone Street as it was terribly dark in that area and she was afraid to -be out. Mayor Linton stated there had been a power outage in that area.but there would be lights on again. Ms. Kathryn Smith, Community Action Committee, announced that there would be a Housing Seminar in Seattle that she was planning to attend. Mayor Linton replied that this subject was scheduled for next`Workshop Meeting. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY: Mr. Tidrick moved that claim of Robert Holland (drove over bolts in abandoned Husky Service Station on 4th Avenue) be.referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. Mr. Denney requested data from insurance company re: claims paid during the past few years. Staff will get this information for'Mr. Denney. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1661: Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1661 be brought back to the table for consideration. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of five yes and two no. (Councilmen Schor and Wilkins voting no), AN ORDINANCE RELATING•TO GAMBLING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9.28 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "GAMBLING" BY'AMENDING SECTION 9.28.040. The City Manager read Ordinance No. 1661 by title only, Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1661 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. (Discussion)' Prior to public speaking, Councilmen Denney and Tidrick both voiced their opposition to gambling of any form in the City of Pasco. Councilman Denney supported his opposition by reading several editorials from the Seattle Times. Mr. Duane Emery again reminded the Council that they should go with the will of the people as the people had voted for gambling in the State of Washington on two separate occasions. Mr. Chet Bailie stated that a tavern owner's license was in jeopardy if they violated any part of State Liquor Rules & Regulations. He favored the legalizing of gambling so it could be controlled and he, personally, vowed to assist law enforcement officers in any way he could to see that gambling was controlled. He then asked Councilman Denney if the Town of College Place, Washington received revenue from the State for liquor sales when there was no liquor stores, taverns, etc. located there? Councilman Denney answered affirmative. Mr. Bailie continued to say that he did not feel any town or city not allowing liquor should receive revenue from it. Mr. Denney then cited statistics from article in Tri City Herald where Mr. Briggs interviewed an,.empl-oyee on "rake off" from pull tabs. The percentage was given from 62,1/2% to 92%. This percentage was disputed by delegation in the audience. Councilman Wilkins clarified that he was a Baptist Minister, had never gambled in his life; however,.he believed in giving the people what they want. By permitting it, we can control it because people are going to play.cards whether we want it or not. 140 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE.NO. 1661 - Continued: SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 Mr. Robert TscWrky, owner of the Heidi Haus, urged the council to approve gambling as the majority of the people had voted for it. Councilman Schor commended Mr. Denney for his efforts but reiterated that no one is asking each councilman how they, personally, feel -about gambling. He felt there were more pressing issues in the City of Pasco such as burglaries, robberies, etc. . to consider and asked for the question. Ordinance No. 1661 failed by the following roll call vote; YES: Tidrick and Denney. NO: Adams, Linton, Sargent, Schor and Wilkins. ORDINANCE NO. 1665: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GAMBLING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9..28 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED, "GAMBLING" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9.28.010, 9.28.020, 9.28.030, 9.28.040 AND BY ADDING 9.28.050, 9.28.060, 9.28.070. Ordinance No. 1665 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1665 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. (Di'scussi'on) Councilman Tidrick reiterated his stand that he was opposed.to gambling of any kind, and particularly, a double standard type of Ordinance. Mr. Chet Bailie stated if he were not allowed to have pull tabs in his establish- ment, he would have to raise the prices on his sandwiches and therefore, felt the Council was cutting him out of a competitive market. Mr. Sandy Brandt, member of local Musi'cian's Union, favored wide open gambling and again stated that the City Council did not Have the right to abolish gambling when the people had voted for it. Mr. Denney replied that, "every man should decide what i's•moral or immoral and most of them are in jail or the peni'tenti'ary, Mr. Schor called for the question. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES': Denney, Linton, Sargent and Wilkins. NO: Adams, Schor and T±dr--i'ck. Subsequent to.vote, Councilman Wilkins asked what could be done to get a recount as he had misunderstood the question. The City Attorney replied that it would take a motion by a member of the ma�ority side to ask for a recall. Councilman Denney challenged that decision assn onflict with Roberts Rules of Order which govern City Council meetings. At this moment; Mayor Linton declared a recess to enable the City Attorney to get a legal opinion. RECESS 9:20 P.M. RECONVENED 9:30 P.M. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1665 be reconsidered. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call -vote of seven (7). Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1665 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion failed by the following roll call vote. YES: Linton, Sargent, NO: Adams, Denney, Schor, Tidrick & Wilkins. ORDINANCE NO. 1666: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION', DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF OPEN SPACE AND PARK FACILITIES; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST, AS NEAR AS MAY BE; PROVIDING FOR THE BORROWING OF $590,000.00 AND ISSUING AND SELLING NEGOTIABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS"TO PAY PART OF THE COST THEREOF, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE BY ANNUAL TAX LEVIES TO BE MADE WITH- OUT LIMITATION AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION OF INCURRING SAID INDEBTEDNESS AND ISSUING SAID BONDS TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTIOA TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY ON NOVEMBER 5, 1974, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE. 1 Ordinance No. 1666 was read by title ohly. Mr. Denney moved that'Ordinance No. 1666 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 1 1 MINUTES PASCO-CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 ORDINANCE NO. 1667: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF AN ADVISORY BALLOT TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1974, TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY ARE IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING A NEW STREET NAME PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1667 was read by title only. Mr, Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1667 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: YES: Wilkins NO: Adams, Denney, Linton, Sargent, Schor and Tidrick. ORDINANCE NO. 1668: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING:AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE -CITY OF-PASCO; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION THEREIN AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0: 90 OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AND PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 1,12. Ordinance No. 1668 was read by title only, Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1668, be:adgpted_'-Seconded by Mr.-Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1669: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1583, BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 61 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1306 AND PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 2.42.470, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE, ESTABLISHING RULES GOVERNING HOURS OF WORK, PROVISIONS FOR SICK AND VACATION LEAVE, HOLIDAYS, TRAVEL EXPENSES, COMPENSATION, AND OTHER PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO CITY EMPLOYMENT. Ordinance No. 1669 was read -by title only. Mr., Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1669 be.adopted..-_Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE'NO. 1.670: INTRODUCTION AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $264,700 IN REVENUE FUNDS; MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR $47;800; -EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT FUND FOR $11,400; NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY - MAINTENANCE &•OPERATION FUND FOR $21000; URBAN,RENEWAL FUND FOR $80,000; PARKS & RECREATION FUND FOR $2,500; CAPITAL PROJECT NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY FUND FOR $100;000; ENTERPRISE FUND- WATER/SEWER FOR $7,000; ENTERPRISE FUND; GOLF FOR $4,000; INTRA -GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE, EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR $10,000; MAKING CERTAIN BUDGET ITEM ADDITIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE USE AND PURPOSE SET FORTH HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1670 was read by title only. Mr.' Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1670 has been introduced and set date of public hearing for October 1, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote.of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 958: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION•TO VACATE CERTAIN ALLEYS AND STREETS WITHIN PASCO LAND.COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE'CITY-OF PASCO. Resolution No. 958 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 958 be adopted and set date of public -hearing for October 1, 1974: Seconded by Mrs. -Sargent. Motion carried by roll call,vote of •seven (7'). RESOLUTION NO. -959: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE AN ALLEY IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA EXCEPTING PUBLIC EASEMENTS WHERE REQUIRED. (Continued Next Page) 142 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 959 - Continued: SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 Resolution No. 959 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 959 be adopted. Seconded by Mr, Schor, Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (Public hearing to be October 1, 19741. NEW BUSINESS:_ CONSIDERATION OF STUDY - TRT -CITY CONVENTION FACILITY: Mr. Adams moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco for consideration of Tri City. Convention Facility. Seconded by Mr. Schor. (Discussion) Mr. Kinzer reported that Richland had made one modification to Agreement which included one additional meeting between the City Council and consultant, and 2) scope of work to include community social facility. The consultant in attendance stated that there was no problem with "for instance" clauses in Agreement. Mr. Denney asked if there were no restrictions as to where it was to be located or how many facilities were to be built? The consultant replied that this would be part of the study and the cities would have the final say. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (61. (Councilman Tidrick voting no). 1 CONSIDERATION OF RENTING SPACE IN BASEMENT OF CITY HALL:': The City Manager gave verbal report on Agreement (proposed) between the City of Pasco and Franklin County Planning Commission. Rental factor would be $3.00 per square foot annually and this rental would be deducted from the money the City of Pasco presently owes to Franklin County for a previous joint -planning agreement. Mr. Schor stated we were most fortunate to have such a close harmonious relationship as under the present Land Use Planning Bill, both cities and counties will have to project growth for the next twenty hears. Mr. Schor moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF PROPERTY WITHIN URBAN RENEWAL: Mr. Adams moved that staff be authorized to sell Lots 122 and 123, Block S, Terrace Heights Addition to Mr. William L. Daniels. Seconded by Mr. Schon. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF PROPERTY WITHIN URBAN RBNEWAL: Mr. Schor moved that Staff be authorized to sell Lots 5, 6 and the west 8' of 7 and 14 through 22, Block 133, Pasco Land Company's First Addition; together with the vacated north/south alley adjoining said lots 14 through 19 inclusive and the east half of the north/south alley adjoining lots 20, 21 and 22 to Interstate Wheel Company, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). APPOINTMENTS: PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Mayor Linton announced the appointment of Dr. Ray V. Rose to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, replacing Merle J. Locke who resigned. Term of office will expire on February 2, 1976. Mr. Denney moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with appointment of Dr. Ray V. Rose to the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. BENTON-FRANKLIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: Mayor Linton appointed Mrs. Shirley Gilpin, 1536 N. Illinois, to the Council and asked Council's concurrence. Benton Franklin Community Development Mr. Schor moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with appointment of Mrs. Shirley Gilpin to the Benton -Franklin Community Development Council. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. Mr. Schor asked that Don Morton be advised of selection as soon as possible. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: I3 SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 Councilman Schor asked that an Ordinance be drafted for consideration, banning Card Rooms in the City of Pasco. The City Attorney asked for clarification and Mr. Schor stated to allow what the State allows, but to exclude card rooms. Councilman Tidrick asked how much money is committed at the present time for consultants and/or feasibility studies with the exception of the new bridge if carried to conclusion. Mr. Kinzer will get this information for Mr. Tidrick. ADJOURNMENT,: Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Dona -rd -D. Linton, Mayor Attest: Evelyn Wells, Deputy City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED this_day of �974. D