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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-1986 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 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, Lee Kraft, Joe Jackson, E.A. Snider and Emerson Morgan Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, and Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development CONSENT AGENDA Mr Kraft moved to approve Consent Agenda, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows a) Apnroval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held May 5, 1986 b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $325,773.57, Claim Warrant Nos 50396 through 50531 c) Set Public Hearing Set Monday, June 2, 1986, 8 00 P.M. as the time and place for public hearing to consider adopting Uniform Building Codes d) Resolution No. 1732. A Resolution to approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement creating the Puget Sound Cities Interlocal Insurance Authority. e) / Golf Professional Agreement. To authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the current Agreement with Joe Dubsky, Golf Professional. f) Agreement with Department of Ecology for Groundwater Study. To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and the local governmental entitles participating in the Benton-Franklin County Ground Water Study in an amount not to exceed $8,000 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement VISITORS Mr Bruce Casey, owner of Palm Tavern, 224 W. Lewis, requested that the Council consider removing the 2-hour parking restriction in their block. He stated there were limited businesses in that area and being able to park in front of their establishments would be helpful as there had been many cases of vandalism Mr Merton Pooler, owner of Exchange Shop, supported Mr. Casey's request and cited several cases of vandalism. Staff replied that the 2-hour parking had been put in place as a result of merchants complaining that employees were taking up the parking spaces - leaving no room for customers. It was general concensus of the council that lifting 2-hour parking restriction in 200 block would pose no problem, further, that the Police Department would be so notified. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES/OFFICERS Ben-Franklin Transit. Mayor Jackson reported they discussed pullout stop fees, as requested by Pasco and their Attorney disagrees on legality of request Further, there was no support to our Resolution No 1723, requesting BFTA for alternatives to reduce taxes. He distributed a copy of BFTA's 5-year plan and urged all to read it. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 1986 REPORTS - Continued Senior Citizen Advisory. Councilman Em Morgan reported their proposed 1987 budget was going to be the same as 1986 The Pancake Breakfast recently held netted $750 and was termed a success. Herman Klindworth asked if the Senior Van could be made available for Connell residents. The request will be researched for a final decision. Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee. Beverly Green conveyed support of Committee in re-using "grindings" from asphalt streets to make repairs and maintain in a more cost effective manner. PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INPUT REGARDING PROPOSED CABLE TELEVISION RATE INCREASE The Hearing had been duly publicized as required by law. There were no written communications. The City Manager reported that the Company's 1986 Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheets were projected by staff to reflect the various cost increases and decreases. The Company has generally agreed to a monthly rate of $11 10 for basic service. Council should note the recommended rate is based on partially estimated financial statements as well as historical data and generally accepted investment standards. It was concluded by staff that because we will likely lose rate approval authority as of January, 1987, the recommended rate may be increased sooner in 1987 than if the $12/month rate were approved now , It is recommended that Council approve the Resolution, aubiorizing the basic service cable rate at $11.10/month. Mr Ron Asplund, Manager of Columbia Cable T V , was pleased with consultant's evaluation and urged passage of their request Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed RESOLUTION NO. 1733 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NEW RATE FOR BASIC RESIDENTIAL CABLE SERVICE, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1562. Resolution No. 1733 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to approve Resolution No. 1733, authorizing the monthly rate for "basic" cable television service up to $11.10 per month. Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO 2600 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY SERVICE, AND AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2 42.420, 430, 440 and .450. Ordinance No. 2600 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No 2600, an Ordinance relating to City service, and amending Pasco Municipal Code Sections 2 42 420, .430, .440, and .450 Seconded by Mr. Hendler Motion carried MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mr. Phil Williams, owner of Top Hat Cafe, asked the Council to remove 2-hour parking restriction on 400 Block of West Lewis The City Manager again replied that it was the merchants who asked that 2-hour parking restriction be placed on the streets, further, out of concern for employees' safety, it was possible to look into leasing a lot for private parking. The council asked Mr. Hill if he had the support of fellow businesses in this area to lift 2-hour parking ban. If so, he should get a concensus and bring it back to the council for further consideration Mr. Hill will comply. ATTES ls, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day 1986. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 1986 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - Continued Benton-Franklin Medical Society. Mayor Jackson announced that there will be a continuing educational program on May 30, 31, 1986 at the Red Lion Motor Inn, with a banquet on Friday evening, May 30th Beverly Green will attend on behalf of the City Council Communication - State of Washington. A communication was received, asking the City to sponsor/raise funds of $100 for every local veteran lost in VietNam. This, in turn, will be used to build a memorial to the Viet Nam veterans on a state-wide level. General concensus was to try and get organizations to chairman the cause as the council was supportive of a memorial, but were reluctant to expend total amount of dollars from City funds. Staff was directed to prepare a Resolution of Intent for Community Support. ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr. Snider moved for adjournment. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 35 • , A t ,s . Jacks Mayor /