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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-1974 Minutes160 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: NOVEMBER 19, 1974 Meeting called to order at 8:05 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 and Jan Tidrick. Councilman Bill Wilkins was absent from the meeting.. Also present were: Harry D. Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Leo E. O1ney,.Director of Finance; James Ajax,'City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Ben.Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of regular meeting-, held November 6, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 287.02 Judicial 80.06 Executive 528.29 Financial & Administrative 1,800.00 Legal 97.06 Planning 6,369.88 Building & Property Services 379.51 Other Services 4,371.43 Police 21,757.59 Fire 4,767.61 Detention/Cprrection 801.55 Protective Inspections- 417.57 Ambulance & Aid 1,237.31 Engineering 932.77 Housing & Occupancy 270.74 Other Physical Environment 702.50 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 44,800.89 STREET INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE E.E.A. FUND LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION REVENUE SHARING CAPITAL PROJECT - STADIUM CONVENTION CENTER CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY ENTERPRISE WATER /SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIREMEN'S PENSION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 4,993.26 2,471.89 131.24 6,333.98 1,077.69 1,712.20 2,770.26 100,000.00 1,090.57 242,686.94 624.24 41,096.99 5,334.28 22,167.09 10,812.92 4,835.25 1,176.68 $494,116.37 Mr. Denney moved that voucher nos. 1424 through 1535 in the total amount of $494,116.37 be approved for payment this 19th day of November, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone from R-1 to C-3 for all of Blocks 139 and 144, Pasco Land Company's First Addition. Mr. Schor moved that a Public Hearing be held December 3, 1974 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried. 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1974 COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone from R-1 to R-3 for Blocks 3, 4, 5, 6 -and 7; Lots 11 through 20, Block 1; Lots 2 through 10, 231ock 8., Highland Park Homes Addition. Mr. Denney moved that a Public Hearing be held December 3, 1974 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A Ietter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone from R-1 to I-1 for the following described property: Commencing at the west quarter. corner of said Section 17; thence S 89° 20' 24".E,, along the centerl-ine•of said Section 17, a distance of 1,315.30', to the SW corner of the SE1/4, NW 1/4 of Said Section 17, also being the. SW corner of McLeod's First Addition, thence N 1007'53" E, along the west line of said SE1/4, and addition, a distance of 695.0' to the NW corner of said addition and the true point of beginning. Thence continuing N 1°07'53".E, along the said west line, a distance of -628.15' to the NW corner of said SE1/4, thence S80 21' 38" E. along the northline of said SEI/4, a distance of 808.6' more or less to its intersection with the westerly right of way line of Primary State Highway 12; thence S13117'10" E,= along the right.of way, a distance of 647.6' more or less to its intersection with the north line of said-addition,- thence aid addition;thence N 89°20'24"west, along the north line of said addition, a�distance of 970.1' more or less to the true point of beginning. Containing in all 12.8 acres more or less. Together with a roadway easement•over the east 60.0'. Mr. Denney moved that a Public Hearing be held December 3, 1974 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Schor.- Motion carried., COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben•Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone from C-1 to C-3 for the foll-owing described property: That portion of Tract A, replat of Columbia River Addition to Pasco according to the plat, therefore, filed as Exhibit A, Franklin County Superior Court, Cause No. 6709, being more particularly described as follows: "Beginning at the SE corner of said Tract A; thence northerly along the E'line of -sad Tract.A, a distance•of 269.6'; thence northwesterly.parallel with .the S right of way line primary State Highway 3, also known as U.S. Highway•410, distance 130' southwesterly when measured at right angles thereto, to a point on the west line of said Tract•A; thence southerly along the W line of said Tract to point on the south line of said Tract; thence easterly along south line of. said Tract.: to the point of•beginning. Mr. Schor moved that a.Public.Hearing be held December 3, 1974 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by.Mrs. .Sargent. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea,- City Planning Commission, recommending a change -of name for Sprouse Avenue from -Ruby -to Pearl to the new name of North 21st Avenue. Mr. Tidrick moved that the City Attorney prepare necessary Ordinance for implementation of changing the name of Sprouse Avenue from. Ruby to Pearl Street, to the -new name of North 21st Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben.Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending that new street between North Arthur and North Fourth Avenue in the vicinity of Airway Heights be named Empire Drive. - Mr. Adams moved that the City Attorney be requested to prepare necessary Ordinance for implementation of.assigning the•street name to. Empire Drivev-Seconded•by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from -Ben Rea,,City Planning Commission, recommending the adoption of an Ordinance labeled "Short Plat Ordinance" and requesting a public hearing. Mr. Schor moved that a Public Hearing be held December 3, 1974 for -the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Adams: .-Motion carried.- 162 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1974 COMMUNICATION; -PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending adoption of a plan labeled "Comprehensive Parking Plan for the Central Business District", and requesting a public hearing. Mr. Schor moved that a Public Hearing be held December 3, 1974 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Linton announced that a Public Hearing for reviewing 1975 proposed budget has been set for December 2, 1974 at 7:30 P.M., VISITORS: Mrs. 011ie Phillips asked that letter from Chamber of Commerce, urging the rescinding of present Gambling Ordinance be acknowledged. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1682: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AN ADVISORY BALLOT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PEOPLE DESIRE THE CITY TO ALLOW THOSE FORMS OF GAMBLING PERMITTED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1682 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1682 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Mr. Denney moved to amend Ordinance No.'1682 by deleting the words, "Shall the City of Pasco allow those forms of gambling permitted by the State of Washington?" and substituting: 1.) Sha 11 the City of Pasco allow Punchboards and Pull tab gambling as permitted by the State of Washington and, 2) Shall the City of Pasco allow Social card games, as permitted by the.State of Washington. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. (Discussion) . Mr. Chet Bailie disagreed with advisory ballot as it had already passed twice; however, he asked the Council that if the ballot.proves the people want gambling, is the Council going to accept that mandate? Mayor Linton responded that they would. (Mr. Tidrick no) Mr. Denney then asked Mr. Bailie, "this issue is a two-way street, if the ballot goes down on gambling, will your group abide by that mandate and stop harrassing the council?" Mr. Bailie replied that he could not speak for the others in attendance but he, personalZ would abide by it. Councilman Schor stated, "we have spent too many weeks on this issue now and it is the Council's sincere hope that the advisory ballot will give us a road to take; therefore, we ask your patience." Mr. John Rogers felt the Council could not go against State ruling. _Mr. Jack Cravens reminded'the Council that they should not let personal feelings overrule what the people want. Motion to amend passed by roll call vote of five. Councilman Tidrick voting no. Ordinance -No. 1682, as amended, passed by roll call vote of five. Councilman Tidrick voting no'. ORDINANCE NO. 1683: 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 AND BY DELETING 9.28.030 and 9.28.040. Ordinance No. 1683 was read in its entirety. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1683 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. .Schor. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1683 be amended to read, "Effective April 1, 1975" so that outcome of Advisory Ballot could be known. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Tidrick voting no. Ordinance No. 1683, as amended, passed by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Tidrick voting no. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 964: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. NOVEMBER 19, 1974 Resolution No. 964'raas•read by title only. Mr. Adams moved.that Resolution No. 964 be adopted. Seconded by MP:' Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote., -,-of six (6). (Mr. Jack Van Leuven, National Bank of Commerce in Seattle, gave brief explanation of their services). MAYOR LINTON DECLARED RECESS FROM 9:15 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: AGREEMENT - HARRY J. PRIOR ASSOCIATES, INC. Mr. Schor moved -that the City Manager be authorized to execute agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Adams. (A study of financing of local government operations within the Tri_ City area, the maximum cost to the City of Pasco being $2,160 or $10,800 spread over five entities) . Mayor Linton gave brief presentation on merits of such_a s.tud.y.,.stating that the study will determine areas that.services can be consolidated.,and.where.revenues Will originate. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).. Councilman Tidrick voting no. EAST PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY REPORT: This report will be recessed until November 26, 1974. AGREEMENT FIREFIGHTERS' LOCAL 'NO.. 1433, 'IAFF: Mr. ,Denney -moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute the Collective.Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local No. 1433 for: the year, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.-'-PASCO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Schor moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Police Association for the year, 1975.. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote -of -six (6). NEW BUSINESS: ARVID.GRANT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE: Mr. Adams moved to authorize payment to Arvid Grant in the amount of•$61,880.06 for work completed, authorized under Supplemental Amend- ment No. 4 to the Agreement, and authorized by the Inter-City.Bridge Committee. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried•by roll call vote of six (6). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION:' Mr. Don Goulet asked if there were set charges for services at -the Pasco Dump site as there were inconsistencies. Mr.'Kinzer replied yes. Mr., Denney asked that sign be replaced showing charges and hours that the dump is open. The City Manager will check into charges and report back to the City Council. Councilman Schor announced that he would be absent from City Council' on December 2nd and 3, 1974 while attending National. League of Cities Convention. Councilman Adams asked if publicity was out on "Clean-up Week." Mr. Kinzer assured him that publicity had been aired and.publicized.. There will be a Budget Workshop on Monday, November 25, 1974,.at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Denney moved that regular council meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, November 26, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. (Hear report on East Pasco Neighborhood acility). Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.. ATTEST: 4nald `D. inton, Mayor Leo E. Olney, Director of Finance and Ex -officio City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day of, �iyy( , 1974.