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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
NOVEMBER 6, 1978
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable J.C. Bailie, Mayor,
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were; S,K. Adams, J.C. Bailie,
Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A. Snider and Bill Wilkins. Also present were:
Lee Kraft, City Manager; Patrick Roach and Dennis De Felice, Acting and Deputy
City Attorneys; Tom Criscola, Director of Finance; James Ajax, City Engineer;
Richard Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer;
Ted Johnson, Assistant City Engineer and Gary Crutchfield, City Planner.
Prior to Consent Agenda, the City Manager introduced our new Police Chief,
HUGH "MIKE" VANDIVER, to the Council and audience and formally welcomed him to
the City of Pasco.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Wilkins moved,to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Snider.
Mr. Adams moved to amend minutes of October 16, 1978, (last page, Request of
Sylvan Craft Home,Builders for Waiver of Sidewalks, Curbs & Gutters) to read:
"...Motion carried by roll call vote of four. Councilmen Adams & Bailie voting
no." Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of six (6). Consent items are
as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes: Approve minutes of regular meeting, held October 16,
1978.
b) Bills: Approve General Claims in the amount of $357,671.68; claim warrant
nos. 18181 through 18332.
Approve Payroll Claims:in the amount of $246,389.20; payroll warrant nos.
20235 through 20711 and 20724.
c) Resolution No. 1207: A Resolution of the City of Pasco denying the
claim of Staci Williams.
d) City Purchase of Cemetery Lots: To authorize staff to purchase a
cemetery lot from Mrs. Dorothy Small at a price of $150.00.
e) Awarding Purchase of Street Sweepers: To award the purchase of replacement
sweepers for the Parks and Cemetery to the low bidder, Inland Toro
Distributors, Inc., in the amount of $5,999.00 for the Parks Sweeper and
$5,585.60 for the Cemetery Sweeper; these bids including sales tax and
trade in of old units.
f) Awarding Purchase of One Ton Replacement Truck for Cemetery: To award
purchase of replacement one -ton truck for Cemetery to low bidder,
Osborne Chevrolet, in the amount of $7,901.87, not including sales tax.
g) Hearing Date - Proposed Zoning Regulation for Southeast Pasco Annexation Area:
To set 8:00 P.M., Monday, November 20, 1978 in the City Council Chambers as
the time and place for a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission
recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Regulation for Southeast Pasco
Annexation Area.
h) Hearing Date - Highland Park Rezone (78-27-Z): To set 8:00 P.M., Monday,
November 20, 1978 in the City Council Chambers as the time and place for
a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission recommendation on
the Highland Park Rezone.
i) Hearing Date - Church of Christ Rezone (78-30-Z): To set 8:00 P.M.,
Monday, November 20, 1978 in the City Hall Council Chambers as the time
and place for a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission r
recommendation on the Church of Christ rezone.
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CONSENT AGENDA - Continued:
;NOV:EMBER, 6, 1;97;8
j) Hearing Date - Assembly of God Rezone (78-33-Z): To set 8:00 P.M.,
Monday, November 20, 1978 in the City Hall Council Chambers as the
time and place for a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission
recommendation on the Assembly of God Rezone.
k) Community Development Block Grant - Citizen Participation Plan -
Set Public Hearing Date: To set a public hearing for November 20,
1978 at 8:00 P.M., to obtain citizen input into the Community
Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Program.
1) Request for Water Line Extension Outside City Limits: To authorize
extension of the City water system as shown on attached map, conditioned
by execution of Future Annexation Agreement.
MAYOR TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE SPECIAL VISITORS
AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Bailie recognized Mr. Vernon Schuelein from Pack 155, Dens 1 and 2 in
the audience. Mr. Schuelein, in turn, asked each Scout to introduce themselves
to the Council. They are as follows: Mike Decker, Troy Stewart, Jeff Schuelein,
Tony West, Philip Bauden, Erick Hollsteen, David Davis, Kenneth Williams, Rex Hodge
. wand, Michael Barnes. .:,, . ,,:r:,:f w. ;
Mayor Bailie commended the young men for their interest in City Government and
asked them to come back more often. On behalf of the City Council, he congratulated
them on their Citizenship Merit Badge.
APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD: Mr. Snider moved to appoint RAY PFLUEGER
----to. the Housing Authoritty, Board of the City of -Pas -co, -fi 11 i ng Russell A. Wi sema-n,'s,,-,
unexpired term of January 28, 1979. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by
roll call vote of six (6).
APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL POSITION - DISTRICT NO. 4: Mr. Snider moved to
appoint GARY CLARK as Councilman for District No. 4, filling the unexpired term
of Dave Sheeley; further, that he resign his position as a member of the Police
Reserve. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
At this time, the Oath of Office was given to Mr. Clark by Deputy City Clerk,
Evelyn Wells. Mr. Clark was then seated at the Council table.
VISITORS:
Mr. Mike Casey, Associate Director of Mental Health in Richland, Washington,
addressed the Council and stated their plans to open an out-patient clinic at
327 West Lewis. He reiterated that even though they would be dealing with alcoholism,
addicts and mental patients, there would be no day treatment at the facility, only
out-patient services. Mr. Casey elaborated on the number of trained counselors to
be employed at the unit and emphasized that Pasco was a choice location. He
further stressed the importance of sound -proofed rooms for consultations and added
that the building would be renovated to suit their needs.
Mr. Wilkins asked if the facility was going to serve all people in Pasco, including
East Pasco. The reply was affirmative. Mr. Snider than asked if a service was going
to be provided in East Pasco. Mr. Casey replied, "no, just bits and pieces."
Mr. Snider commented that perhaps such a service in a disadvantaged area would be
a plus factor because people not included in this category could furnish their
own transportation. He than asked if the facility was going to deal in hard
core drugs. Mr. Casey replied affirmative and stated that the first program was going
to be for women on prescription addiction. Surprisingly, housewives between the ages
of 24 - 45 years are the ones most addicted.
Mr. Grigg asked if there was any problem with zoning. The reply was negative.
Mayor Bailie thanked Mr. Casey for his presentation.
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NOVEMBER 6, 1978
MAYOR BAILIE TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS IN ORDER TO HEAR PRESENTATION
FROM CLARENCE ALFORD, PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Mr. Alford stated that due to confusing language on the ballot regarding Initiative
350, he felt compelled to appear before the Council and clarify school's position.
In 1971, the Pasco City Council moved to eliminate racial discrimination in the
City of Pasco. This included educational opportunities for everyone. Mr. Alford
reiterated that he was before the present City Council to reaffirm their belief
in the betterment of mankind. Initiative 350 would not benefit anyonelin;hthd City
of Pasco. If passed, it would force most of the City's black and chicano students
to either Longfellow or Captain Gray School. He encouraged the City Council to
pass a Resolution against Initiative 350.
Mr. Dave Dalthorpe expressed concern that if Initiative 350 passed, both Longfellow
and Captain Gray schools would have more than 50% minority students, a violation of
Civil Rights requirements that could affect Federal funding for the District.
Mr. Snider asked if a Resolution would be timely due to short notice to reaffirm
th? Council's policy on discrimination? The City Manager replied that no Resolution
was prepared; however, a motion from the council going on record as opposing
Initiative 350 should be sufficient.
Mr. Grigg agreed with Mr. Alford's presentation, but had some doubts as to a
governmental body going on record opposing an Initiative without hearing both sides
of the issue.
Mr. Adams moved that owing to the confusing language on Initiative 350, the Pasco
City Council goes on record as being in opposition to the passage of this Initiative.
Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Bailie
voting no.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1999:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON STREETS AND CITY OF PASCO
PARKING LOTS, REGULATING OR PROHIBITING PARKING IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS
AND AT CERTAIN TIMES BY AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 10.56 040,
10.56.060, 10.56.080, 10.56.110 AND BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION TO THE
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE REFERRED TO AS 10.56,035. (PARKING
RESTRICTIONS RUBY STREET AND AGATE STREET BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH AVENUES,
AND CBD PARKING LOTS - USE RESTRICTIONS).
Ordinance No. 1999 was read by title only. Mr.. Snider moved that Ordinance No.
1999 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt, Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
ORDINANCE NO. 2000:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION AND AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 1819 BY SETTING A RATE FOR USE OF THE GYMNASIUM AT THE EAST PASCO
NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY.
Ordinance No. 2000 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved that Ordinance No.
2000 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
=vf.•�*, ORDINANCE NO. 2001:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW POSITION OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF
PASCO, PROVIDING THE SALARY THEREFORE, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS.
1949 and 1916.
Ordinance No. 2001 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No.
2001 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
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ORDINANCES - Continued:
ORDINANCE NO. 2002:
NOVEMBER 6, 1978
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 3.92.040 (Ordinance No. 1762,
Sec. 2) BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE REVOLVING FUND FOR ADVANCED
TRAVEL EXPENSES FROM ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS AND
RATIFYING ANY PRIOR INCREASE MADE THERETO OR PAYMENT THEREFROM.
Ordinance No. 2002 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance
No. 2002 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7).
NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF 1979 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON: Mr. Snider moved to establish Monday, December 4, 1978, 8:00 P.M
as the date of the Preliminary Budget Hearing. To authorize Council and staff
to begin work on the budget the week of November 13, 1978 in special workshop
meetings other than the regular meeting night. To authorize staff to develop
a budget review workshop schedule, to be presented at the regular workshop
meeting of November 13, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll
call vote of seven (7).
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Schmidt questioned zoning plans for area south of "A" Street.. Mr. Ajax gave
an in depth report of his meeting with Gary Crutchfield, City Planner. In
response to recommendation for reducing area size, Mr, Grigg stated he felt the
Council should be advised first if the Planning Commission planned to expand or
-•. reduce area size.
Mr. Snider asked how we were coming along on updating our Comprehensive Plan?
Staff replied there were problems with large zone changes. Mr. Snider favored
an updated Comprehensive Plan before making any more zone changes. Mayor Bailie
concurred with this suggestion.
-At was general concensus to get a report back from the Planning Commission before
starting any rezone requests.
Mr. Bill Woods, 1500 block of Shoshone, complained of large amounts of leaves
coming across from Memorial Park to his yard. When he started raking them into
the street, he received a "warning" from Environmental Inspector. He didn't feel
this was justified when the leaves come from a City park, Staff replied that two
new sweepers are on order, and hopefully, this will alleviate some of the problem.
Mr. Kraft, City Manager, announced that Friday, November 10th will be a holiday
and City Hall will be closed.
Free fall pickup will be from November 13th to November 18th
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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J.C, "Chet" Bailie, Mayor
ATT
Eve e s, Deputy City._ Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this a day of 1978.
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