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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-1986 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1986 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M. by Joe W Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL By City Clerk. Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Ed Hendler, Beverly Green, Joe Jackson, E A Snider and Emerson Morgan. Councilman Lee Kraft was absent from the meeting (excused). Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Jerry Conner, Finance Director, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, David McDonald, Director of Community Development, and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Officer CONSENT AGENDA Mrs. Boothe moved to approve Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Snider. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held November 17, 1986. b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $187,421 35, claim warrant nos 52462 through 52594 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $281,599 99, payroll voucher no's. 0179 through 0343, and 0344 through 0508. VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time. III REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS ) B-F Transit Authority. Mayor Jackson stated they primarily discussed 1987 Preliminary Budget and no changes were made at this meeting. He asked staff to make copies for City Council perusal Good Roads Association Councilman Snider reported that Jim Morasch, Airport Manager, put on a slide show at their meeting of November 19, 1986 It highlighted airport history from inception to present terminal expansion which is a beautiful facility and a credit to the community. He suggested that Airport officials be congratulated for a job well done. Other item of discussion was possible increase in gas tax revenue but he preferred to reserve comment at this time PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR 1986 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 1 It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law. There were no written communications. Mr. Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, reported that Supplement No 1 totaled $1,637,328 Further, due to our changing of methods of accounting for capital projects, we are transferring a large amount of authority from special revenue funds to capital project funds, thereby creating a larger than usual budget supplement because of double-budgeting Interfund loans also cause expenditures to be stated twice, thereby artificially inflating proposed expenditures. Disregarding all double budgeting, the total budget supplement is only $337,378 He called attention to the fact that even though it isn't shown as a budgetary item, that $76,134.00 was dispersed from LID Guaranty Fund for LID No. 108 for the second year in a row. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1986 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued ORDINANCE NO. 2632 (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 2632 was read by title only Mr. Hendler moved to approve Ordinance No 2632, adopting the 1986 Budget Supplement No. 1 in the amount of $1,637,328. Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 1987 BUDGETS - ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law There were no written communications Mr Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, reported that proposed 1987 annual operating budget was $13,756,673 with $1,139,000 representing net increase to Capital Projects Authority 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 2633 (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1987 Ordinance No 2633 was read by title only Mr Hendler moved to approve Ordinance No 2633, adopting the 1987 annual Operating Budget Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2634 (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1987 Ordinance No 2634 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to approve Ordinance No. 2634, adopting the 1987 Capital Projects Budget Seconded by Mr Hendler Motion carried by roll call vote of,six (6) MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law. There were no written communications. Mr. David McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated that the Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee held meetings in October and November to develop a recommended 1987 Community Development Plan and to receive written and oral requests for 1987 project funding In response to the City's request for proposals, we received sixteen (16) proposals requesting a total of $515,415 The Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed all proposals and, as in the past, realized that there are certain activities which the City is basically obligated to fund. With respect to discretionary activities, there was some debate over recommended funding for Volunteer Park proposal and Senior Citizen Center proposal. It should be noted that the final committee recommendation contains a provision that if additional funding is received during 1987, the additional funds ought to be earmarked for the Senior Citizen completion fund. Mr Henry Kidwell expressed concern over irrigation system for Volunteer Park. He felt a lot of families utilized this park and perhaps it would be better served if the City put in a tennis court, volleyball court, etc up front rather than tear up expensive irrigation pipe should this become a reality later MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1986 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Mr. Guillermo Castaneda, representing LaClinica, requested funds in the amount of $19,347 to square out existing building at 515 W. Court The addition would provide space for three additional exam rooms, a meeting room, and office. LaClinica provides low income families with medical and dental health services, in addition to education and counseling related to health issues. He acknowledged this was a grant-type loan, and if sold, would have to be paid back. , Mr. Randy Ryan, Director of Community Action Committee, was requesting $15,000 to cover shortfall in meeting their down payment on Sheridan Center building He stated they were working with World Care to market their books and food packs, and if they were successful in getting Block Grant Assistance for their down payment, he felt comfortable that rental of space would cover future payments. Mr Dick Gonzales, representing St. Vincent DePaul, reiterated their request for "seed money" in the amount of $25,400 to re-establish a food bank in Pasco. He acknowledged there was one in Richland which serves the Tri City area, but felt there was a definite need for one in Pasco. Mr. Harry Moore, member of Block Grant Advisory Committee, supported proposed recommendations and suggested that some figures could be adjusted around if the council so desired. Councilman Morgan remained firm that we should help the CAC if possible. He regarded the agency as a viable member of our community and worthy of our support Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Hendler moved to approve the 1987 Community Development Plan, Statement of Objectives and Use of Funds as follows LaClinica Addition $14,000 B-F CAC Down Payment Assistance 15,000 Volunteer Park Irrigation System 16,000 PDDA Project 15,000 Housing Rehabilitation 85,000 Revolving Loan Fund 35,000 Farmer's Market Plumbing 4,000 Handicapped Modifications 80,000 Youth Employment Program 6,000 Program Management 30,000 Seconded by Mrs Boothe. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Snider voting no. MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT TO TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR FINAL DECISIONS ON SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law There were no written communications. Mr Dave McDonald stated that in an advisory role, the Planning Commission conducts public hearings on proposed rezones, subdivisions, comprehensive plan amendments and other matters as directed by the City Council and makes a recommendation to City Council, who in turn, makes the final decision. Yet, on most special permit applications, the Planning Commission makes the final decision. The proposed Code amendment unifies the dual special permit review process presently in effect, by authorizing the Planning Commission to conduct public hearings on special permit applications, and only make recommendations to City Council The process would be virtually the same for rezones Approval or denial would rest with City Council all of the time, rather than just part of the time Mr Harry Moore preferred the Advisory Committee method and asked, "are you prepared for the backlash?" To this, Councilman Snider stated they were elected to do a job and it wasn't always pleasant. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1986 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2635 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PMC TITLE 22 BY SHIFTING AUTHORITY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT DECISIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CITY COUNCIL Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2635, amending PMC Title 22 by shifting authority for special permit decisions from the Planning Commission to City Council and, further, to approve the summary of said Ordinance for publication I Seconded by Mr Hendler Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) NEW BUSINESS Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Design Phase - Additional Costs Mr Snider moved to authorize payment of $15,701 to James Montgomery for engineering work on the Water Treatment Plant above and beyond the original scope of their contract and to treat said work as additional services provided in Section 7 of the contract Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr Snider moved for adjournment econded by Mr Hendler Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 9 5 S on Mayor N,41 lot," yr ., ATTEST- - I ve yn Wells, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this /S—day o , 1986 I