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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-1974 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: NOVEMBER 6, Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Al Schor, Mayor Pro -Tem. - By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Billie Sargent, Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins: Mayor Donald Linton was absent from the meeting. Also present were: Harry D. Kinzer, City Manager; Leo Olney, Finance Director; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that minutes of regular meeting, held 0'ctober,-15; 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: The following General Claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 44.22 Judicial Judicial 75.53 3,465.60 Executive 113.84 Planning Legal 149.06 182.17 Planning 69.63 Police Building & Property Service 1,117.20 41,779.34 Other Services 2,977.71 Ambulance & Aid Police 4,178.41 6,025.71 Fire 3,381.41 Protective Inspections 41.71 Ambulance & Aid 41.01 Engineering 185.74 Other Physical Environment 171.31 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 12,546.78 STREET 1,500.78 INTER CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 49.97 E.E.A. FUND 72.82 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 1.77 LIBRARY 2,438.32 CEMETERY 386.56 URBAN RENEWAL 14,478.05 PARKS & RECREATION 716.47 FEDERALLY SHARED REVENUE 106,954.08 CAPITAL PROJECT INTER CITY BRIDGE 68,189.44 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 8,946.81 ENTERPRISE GOLF 705.72 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,615.74 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,925.04 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,209.10 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $223,737.45 Mr. Wilkins moved that Warrant Nos. 1322 through 1423 in the total amount of $223,737.45 be approved for payment this 6th day of November, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote.of'six (6). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative 941.52 Judicial 1,500.96 Executive 3,465.60 Legal 1,453.92 Planning 1,323.60 Building & Property Service 182.17 Other General Services -0= Police 42,686.19 Fire 41,779.34 Protective Inspection 662.22 Ambulance & Aid 1,952.92 Engineering 6,025.71 Housing & Occupancy 638.28 Qther Physical Environment -0- Continued Next Page 1561 MI'NUTE5 PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET FUND ARTERIAL STREET INTER CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E.E.A. GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: NOVEMBER 6, 1974 102,612.43 7,946.92 -0- 753.83 -0- 3,879.29 5,831.15 5,774.54 10,146.93 18,980.75 4,184.70 4.,515.39 13,116.59 2,387.95 $180,130.47 1 Mr. Adams moved that Payroll Voucher Nos. 1863 through 2380 in the total amount of $180,130.47 be approved for payment this 6th day of November, 1974.. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR PRO -TEM SCHOR DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, T9N, RANGE 30 EWM, DESCRIBED AS LYING SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH THE DISTANT 100' NORTHERLY FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION AND LYING NORTHERLY OF THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 3, FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO INDUSTRIAL I-1: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission,.recommending proposed zone change. Mr. Roy Strode, representing the purchaser, favored the zone change and stated his client wanted to construct a retail and wholesale lumber business. Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR PRO -TEM SCHOR DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CELESTRO, INC,PROPERTY BEING BETWEEN ROADS 26 & 28, SOUTH OF HENRY STREET: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications: The City Manager read letter from.City Planning Commission, recommending adoption of preliminary plat. Following three (3) Balls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Mr. Adams moved that Preliminary Plat for Celestro, Inc. be approved. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. MAYOR PRO -TEM SCHOR DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT.TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHICH WOULD INCLUDE THE CONCEPT OF A PROPOSED MINI -PARK IN DOWNTOWN PASCO NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FOURTH AND-LEWIS: It was reported that the Hearing had,been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to approve concept of Mini -Park in downtown Pasco. Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearingc,,was declared closed. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time., 1 11 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: NOVEMBER 6, 1974 SAMMY L. TURNER: Mr. Denney moved that claim of Sammy L. Turner be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried. (this claim is for alleged damage to claimant's car as a result of hitting hole on Old Pasco/Kennewick bridge). ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1680: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Ordinance No. 1680 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1680 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . ORDINANCE NO. 1681: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1120, BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO ASA POLICY STATEMENT TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RE -DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1681 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1681 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five.(5). (Councilman Tidrick voting no). RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 961: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY BY IMPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY, BY IMPROVING, CONSTRUCTING, AND INSTALLING ILLUMINATION, SIGNALIZATION AND LANDSCAPING ALONG LEWIS STREET BETWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND 7TH AVENUE AND ALONG 4TH AVENUE BETWEEN COLUMBIA STREET AND BONNEVILLE STREET, BY ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING THREE PUBLIC PARKING LOTS, A MINI -PARK AND A PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR WITHIN THE IMPROVEMENT AREA, AND ALSO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES AND FACILITIES WITH UNDERGROUND WIRES AND FACILITIES FROM 2ND AVENUE TO 5TH AVENUE BETWEEN CLARK STREET AND LEWIS STREET AND FROM 2ND AVENUE TO 4TH AVENUE BETWEEN LEWIS STREET AND COLUMBIA STREET, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SUCH IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO DESIRE TO OBJECT TO THE PROJECT TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 3, 1974. Resolution No. 961 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 961 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams:- (Discussion) Mr. Tidrick opposed Resolution No. 961 because he felt the information was too vague and disapproved of assessment method: Further, he stated that there was $590,000 listed as G.O. Bonds and didn't feel that the public would go for it; however, they definitely should have the opportunity to vote on'it. Mr. Kinzer expressed concerned that if counselmanic bonds were to be considered, that the City Council would give•the-,new In•tier-City`-B'ricd- e°.pri:ority. Mayor Pro -Tem Schor stated that the Council had never discussed counselmanic bonds; further, that the consultant.was available at any time for questions. Mr. Denney clarified that the Council had.an obligation to proceed with Resolution of Intent if the people asked for it and that figures presented at this time were approximate. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Tidrick voting no. 158 MINUTES PASCO CITY: COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS - Continued: RESOLUTION NO. 962: NOVEMBER 6, 1974 A RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY GERALD, GRE=GORY CONSTRUCTION, UNDER JOB NO. 74-01, ARTHUR AVENUE STORM SEWER. Resolution No. 962 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 962 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 963: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET WITHIN COLUMBIA ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 963 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 963 be adopted, and date of Public Hearing be set for December 3, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: GAMBLING ISSUE - ORDINANCE NO. 1679: The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 1679 was passed on October 15, 1974. Subsequent to that time, he.was requested by Mayor Linton to poll the Council and get their views on delaying publication. The City Attorney ruled that publication could be withheld for "a reasonable period of time." Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No.•16.79, governing gambling, be effective as of January 1, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. (Discussion) Mayor Pro -Tem Schor asked the City Attorney, "if this motion does not pass because of lack of majority, what then?" The City Attorney replied that the City had two alternatives; namely, select.another date and vote on it; or, the Manager would have to publish Ordinance within a reasonable period of time. Mr. Tidrick asked if unused portion of tavern owner's licenses could be refunded. The City Manager replied that State licenses were not refundable. Mr. Chet Bailie called attention to the fact that everyone had a Federal license until July 1, 1975 and suggested using that date as a cut-off date instead of January 1, 1975. Mr. Benson reminded the Council that he had purchased approximately.$8,914 worth of Bingo equipment and asked, "am I going to have to throw this out the window?" He stated that in his 20 years of residency in Pasco, Bingo had been played 18 years. Councilman Tidrick questioned how much money tavern owners had invested in licenses, etc. Mr. Bailie responded.that he, personally, had over $750 in Federal licenses. The owner of Sahara Motel Cocktail Lounge stated that the City Council had a basic responsibility to people who had invested money in gambling devices. Mayor Pro -Tem asked the City Attorney to look into an Advisory Ballot and see whether or not it can be put to the people for their determination on gambling. If the people want gambling, per proposed Advisory Ballot, Ordinance No. 1679 would put the City Council in an awkward position. This is to be discussed at Workshop Meeting of November 12, 1974. The City Attorney stated that if the City Manager is not given any direction, then he would have no alternative but to publish the Ordinance within a reasonable period of time. Mr. Adams moved to amend motion by extending effective date to July 1, 1975. This motion died for lack of a second. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1974 J.F9 Mr. Adams moved that staff be authorized to sell land in Urban.Renewal area to Pacific -Garages, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ADDENDUM TO GOLF PRO'S CONTRACT: Mr. Denney moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute contract for additional pay of $40 per month for the year of 1974 to John Severson. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call of six (6). CONSIDERATION OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION BY TOM KIDWELL: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City be authorized to accept road constructed by Tom Kidwell across the property owned by West Wheeler, Inc., and to execute the proper Agreement recording this Quiet Deed for the 30' right of way described therein. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH HARRY G. PRIOR, ASSOC: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute agreement with Harry G. Prior, Assoc., regarding a study of financing of local Governmental operations within the Tri City area; -,this being an Agreement for financing to a maximum of $10,800 for the five entities to be signatures of the Agreement; Pasco's maximum amount of expenditure would be $2,160. Seconded by Mr. Schor. (Discussion) Councilman.Tidrick voiced.displeasure over cost of consultants and didn't feel the City benefited that much. Mr. Denney supported Mr. Tidrick's thinking. Mayor Pro -Tem Schor stated that he had some misgivings -because in the next few years, there will be increased construction in the Hanford project and Benton County will get most of the tax revenue. Further, there were other entities supporting various services that won't get their fair share of the tax structure. This study will assist us by attempting to get the laws impro'ved'so we can benefit more. The City Manager reiterated that it would get a more fair tax distribution due to Hanford facility. Main motion failed by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Schor'and Wilkins. NO: Denney, Sargent and Tidrick. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS - EAST PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY: Mayor Pro -Tem Schor stated this item of business would be continued pending more input from East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Board of Directors. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: .The City Manager announced that preliminary budget for 1975 would be ready for Council distribution on Friday, November 8th. It was agreed that there would be a short agenda on November 12th in order to enable councilmen to have'a question and answer period relative to the budget. Councilman Adams asked that Staff acknowledge petition of appreciation from Pasco Senior Citi:zen's. This will be complied. with. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Al Schor, Mayor/Pro-Tem ATTEST: , Leo E. Olney, Director of Fina a and Ex -officio City Clerk this d q of 1974. PASSED and APPROVED PRIOR TO NEW BUSINESS, A BRIEF RECESS WAS HELD FROM 9:20 - 9:30 P.M. NEW BUSINESS: SALE OF LAND IN URBAN RENEWAL AREA: Mr. Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal, gave brief presentation on available land for sale in the project area to proposed buyer, Pacific Garages. Mr. E.W.'Sandygren, President of Pacific Garages favored proposed sale by the City as they were presently losing their lease at P.I.E. and wanted to construct their own building, approximately 90 x 1001 with additional improvements to outside area of approximately $100,000. Mr. Adams moved that staff be authorized to sell land in Urban.Renewal area to Pacific -Garages, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ADDENDUM TO GOLF PRO'S CONTRACT: Mr. Denney moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute contract for additional pay of $40 per month for the year of 1974 to John Severson. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call of six (6). CONSIDERATION OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION BY TOM KIDWELL: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City be authorized to accept road constructed by Tom Kidwell across the property owned by West Wheeler, Inc., and to execute the proper Agreement recording this Quiet Deed for the 30' right of way described therein. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH HARRY G. PRIOR, ASSOC: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute agreement with Harry G. Prior, Assoc., regarding a study of financing of local Governmental operations within the Tri City area; -,this being an Agreement for financing to a maximum of $10,800 for the five entities to be signatures of the Agreement; Pasco's maximum amount of expenditure would be $2,160. Seconded by Mr. Schor. (Discussion) Councilman.Tidrick voiced.displeasure over cost of consultants and didn't feel the City benefited that much. Mr. Denney supported Mr. Tidrick's thinking. Mayor Pro -Tem Schor stated that he had some misgivings -because in the next few years, there will be increased construction in the Hanford project and Benton County will get most of the tax revenue. Further, there were other entities supporting various services that won't get their fair share of the tax structure. This study will assist us by attempting to get the laws impro'ved'so we can benefit more. The City Manager reiterated that it would get a more fair tax distribution due to Hanford facility. Main motion failed by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Schor'and Wilkins. NO: Denney, Sargent and Tidrick. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS - EAST PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY: Mayor Pro -Tem Schor stated this item of business would be continued pending more input from East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Board of Directors. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: .The City Manager announced that preliminary budget for 1975 would be ready for Council distribution on Friday, November 8th. It was agreed that there would be a short agenda on November 12th in order to enable councilmen to have'a question and answer period relative to the budget. Councilman Adams asked that Staff acknowledge petition of appreciation from Pasco Senior Citi:zen's. This will be complied. with. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Al Schor, Mayor/Pro-Tem ATTEST: , Leo E. Olney, Director of Fina a and Ex -officio City Clerk this d q of 1974. PASSED and APPROVED