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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.06.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Charles D. Kilbury, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative 8s Community Services Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Denis Austin, Police Chief, Richard Smith, Community 8s Economic Dev. Director; and Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: . The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held May 17, 1999. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $2,113,059.41 ($118,714.24 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3277, 3279 and 3280; and $1,994,345.17 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 114226 through 114534). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $703,083.62; Payroll Voucher Nos. 16516 through 16803; and EFT deposit Nos. 00001 through 000202. C) Resolution No. 2452: Proposed vacation of the east/west alley north of Block 2. Fann's Addition: To approve Resolution No. 2452, fixing 7:00 p.m., July 6, 1999, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. D) Resolution No. 2453: Proposed vacation of the 30 foot road easement along the south line of Section 9 North, Range 29 East: To approve Resolution No. 2453, fixng 7:00 p.m., July 6, 1999, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. E) Resolution No. 2454: To approve Resolution No. 2454, accepting the work performed by Ray Poland and Sons, Inc., for the Pasco Softball Complex, Phase I, Project No. 98-5-05. F) Resolution No. 2455: To approve Resolution No. 2455, accepting the work performed by Burton construction, Inc., for the Fire Station 83, Project No. 96-5-06. G) Resolution No. 2456: To approve Resolution No. 2456, accepting the work performed by Bank and Office Interiors for the 1998 Pasco Library Furniture - Public Tables and Chairs, Project No. 98-5-10. - 1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 1999 H) Resolution No. 2457: To approve Resolution No. 2457, accepting the work performed by Tri-State Construction Co., Inc., for the Road 56 Sewer Interceptor, Project No. 95-1-06. I) HOME Program - Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with La Clinica for the use of HOME-CHDO funds for new housing development. J) Professional Services Agreement with the Transpo Group for the Lewis Street Corridor Study: To approve the professional services agreement for the Lewis Street Corridor Study by the Transpo Group. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Yard of the Month Award: Mayor Kilbury presented Yard of the Month Awards for May, 1999 to the following Pasco residents: Letroy Avery, 436 North Beech Avenue. Felipe & Amelia Uvalle, 903 West Ruby Street. Richard & Judy Brown, 105 Augusta Lane (unable to attend). Barbara Rickenback, 221 North 20th Avenue (unable to attend). Steve & Julie Ahlstrom, 3005 West Pearl Street (unable to attend). Allan & Norma Eve, 4208 Meadowsweet Street (unable to attend). Yelena Savos, 5204 Robert Wayne Drive. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Washington State Sentencing Guideline Commission: Mr. Jensen reported that his term was going to expire in August and he felt it would appropriate to open the position up to interested parties to serve for the next two (2) year term. Mr. Jensen stated he would consider reappointment if no one else shows interest. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Initiative 696 (Ban All Nets: Mr. Tom Nelson, of 8217 S. 123rd Street, Seattle, WA, addressed Council and, as the author of the initiative, outlined the purpose and scope of I-696. Mr. Jensen asked where the fish go that are caught by commercial fisheries? -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 1999 Mr. Nelson explained that a large percentage of the fish caught in Washington waters go to cat food producers, while most fish available in grocery stores comes from Alaska. Mr. Jensen explained his interest in I-696 stems from his interest in preventing the breaching of the dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers as a means of restoring fish runs. Mr. Nelson explained that the Skykomish River has no darns on it and this year after shutting down commercial fishing a little early the minimum escapement goal was reached for the first time in 28 years. Mr. Strode asked for the numbers of returning fish that are impacted by commercial fisheries. Mr. Nelson explained that 90 to 95% of fish are caught in commercial fishing nets the other 5 to 10% are caught by sportsmen. Mr. Nelson explained that California, Florida, Louisiana, North and South Carolina, the States along the Great Lakes, and Missouri have banned net fishing and their fish stocks have experienced a phenomenal increase. Ms. Francik asked how many commercial fisheries there were in Washington? Mr. Nelson stated that there are 23 different kinds of net fisheries in Washington. Ms. Francik wanted to know how many jobs would be impacted by a ban on net fishing? Mr. Nelson explained that according to the Employment Security Department approximately 415 jobs (at minimum wage) would be impacted by 1-696. Mr. Jackson asked how many cities within the State of Washington have expressed support for I-696? Mr. Nelson stated that the City of Pasco is the first city he has come to and that's because he was sent a notice of the meeting. Mr. Nelson explained that until I-696 gets on the ballot most cities won't pay much attention. Mr. Loren Fluger, of 1453 Oxford Avenue, Richland, spoke in favor of I- 696 and felt it would take care of the fish problem without the need to breach the dams. MOTION: Mr. Lathim moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution for the next regular meeting. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Mr. Scott Smith, of 25 E. 5th Avenue, Kennewick, explained that he was a volunteer for the initiative gathering signatures. Mr. Smith stated that the only opposition to I-696 he has experienced has been regarding the exemption of the tribal fisheries. Motion carried unanimously. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 1999- In er overnm ntal Agreement, Pasco School District - Conversion, Transfer of Old Emerson School: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the intergovernmental agreement with the Pasco School District on the transfer, renovation and use of the old Emerson School. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Mr. Crutchfield explained that staff had taken the liberty to increase the Block Grant funds allocated to the Boys 8v Girls Club for that project by $15,000 that was available from under spent funds of another project. Motion carried unanimously. Lease with Boys and Girls Club for Old Emerson School: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the lease agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for the old Emerson School. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Award of 1999 Overlays, Project No. 99-3-01: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the bid for the 1999 Overlays, Project No. 99-3-01, to the low bidder, Transtate Paving Co., Inc., in the amount of$394,167.00 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Video Pres nt tion: Ms. Michelle Turner, Public Communications Specialist, presented a video of several commercials intended to promote and improve public view of the City of Pasco. Executive Session: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate issues. ADJOURNMENT: further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 P.M. Charles D. Kilbu Mayor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of June, 1999. -4-