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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1984
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 20 P M by Joe W Jackson, Mayor
ROLL CALL
By City Clerk Councilmen present were Beverly Green, Charles Grigg,
Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Councilperson
Susan Boothe was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were
Gary Crutchfield, Acting City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney,
Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel
Supervisor, and Max Bigby, Assistant City Planner
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr Snider moved to approve consent agenda Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion
carried Consent items are as i follows
a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting,
held September 4, 1984,
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $259,987 88,
claim warrant nos 39731 through 39888
c) Appeal of Planning Commission Recommendation Preliminary Plat
of Riverview Heights, Phase 3 (84-08-PP, Riverview Heights Developers )
To fix October 1, 11984, at 8 00 P M , as the date and time for a
public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation
for conditional apOroval of Phase 3, Riverview Heights preliminary plan
VISITORS
There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR *ICERS
Good Roads Association Councilman E A Snider attended meeting on September 12,
1984 and he reported that they had discussed opening of one lane of new 1-82
Bridge at Road 100 Tentatil ive date has been set at February 1, 1985 Further,
the State plans on going to bid for Snake River and Plymouth bridges shortly
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES RELATING THERETO
Proposed Code Amendment Relating to New SEPA Policies and Procedures
(ME #84-14-CA) Mayor Jackson declared the public hearing open It was noted
that the hearing had been duly published as required by law There were no
written communications
Mr Max Bigby, Assistant ,City Planner, reported the proposed Ordinance would
delete the administrative appeal procedures, further, that it would comply with
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), as amended in 1983, and the implementing
guidelines (WAC 197-11) adopted by the Department of Ecology
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO 2512
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, ADOPTING NEW RULES
AND PROCEDURES FOR/ IMPLEMENTING THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (as
amended), AND ENACTING NEW CHAPTERS 23 01, 23 02, 23 03, 23 04, 23 05,
23 06, 23 07, 23 08, 23 09 and 23 10 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 23 04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
ORDINANCE NOS 1797 and 1973.
Ordinance No 2512 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2512, establishing new Environmental Policies and Procedures as PMC Title 23,
and approve the summaily publication thereof Seconded by Mr Snider Motion carried
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1984
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO 2513
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AD VALOREM TAX LEVY IN THE CITY
OF PASCO IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW
Ordinance No 2513 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to adopt
Ordinance No 2513, providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Levy in the City of
Pasco in accordance with State Law Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried
by roll call vote of six (6)
ORDINANCE NO 2514
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 3 68 PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance No 2514 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt
Ordinance No 2514, directing that the Equipment Rental Fund be divided
into two (2) separate funds to be known as "Equipment Rental - M & 0" and
"Equipment Rental - Reserve " Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by
roll call vote of six (6)
ORDINANCE NO 2515
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PAWN BROKERS AND SECOND HAND DEALERS, AND
AMENDING SECTION 5 12 050(9) PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance No 2515 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt
Ordinance No 2515, concerning pawn brokers and second hand dealers, and
amending Section 5 12 050(9) of the Pasco Municipal Code Seconded by
Mr Grigg Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO 1649
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM AND COMMITTING
FUNDS TO ASSIST THE PASCO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Resolution No 1649 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve
Resolution No 1649, endorsing the Main Street ProOram and committing certain
Community Development Block Grant funds to financially assist the Program
Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION
Councilman Snider expressed concern over vacancies in the downtown area and
asked staff to take another look at our Zoning Ordinance as it appeared our
retail stores were moving out and an abundance of second hand stores and pawn
shops were moving in Further, he suggested that the Planning Commission take
a look at area south of "A" Street as there are four blocks that have no use
as a commercial area Staff will comply (Report no later than 60-days)
Mr Snider asked staff for a report on sidewalk around the Filter Plant as
it is 3 feet below road grade
Councilman Grigg brought attention to weed problem in the downtown area and
asked if something could be done to alleviate it
Gary Crutchfield was appointed to fill in on the Tri Cities Visitor & Convention
Board of Directors in the absence of retiring Manager, Lee Kraft
In response to communication on "wet t-shirt contests" in local establishments,
the City Council unanimously declined to allow such activity
ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr Schmidt moved f Seconded by
Snider Meeting adjourned at 8 45 P M
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