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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-
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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
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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.,
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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.
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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).
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 1974
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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