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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, 1987
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M by Joe W. Jackson, Mayor. (Executive Session
convened at 7 35 for the purpose of discussing Personnel, and adjourned at 7 50)
ROLL CALL
By City Clerk Councilmen present were Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, E.A. Snider,
Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilwomen Beverly Green and Susan Boothe were
absent from the meeting, excused Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Jerry Conner, Director of Finance,
Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, David McDonald, Director of
Community Develonment, and James Ajax, Director of Public Works
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Kraft 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
May 4, 1987
b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $148,551 54, claim
warrant nos 54355 through 54476
c) Farmers Market To delete the Block Grant Project of extending water
to the Farmer's Market and designate the unallocated $4,000 for Block
Grant Contingencies
d) Resolution No 1777 To approve Resolution No. 1777, urging support
for the restart of N Reactor after a complete safety review by the
National Academy of Sciences
e) Code Amendment Flood Plain Management Regulations. To fix 8 00 P.M.
June 1, 1987, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider
the proposed flood plain regulations.
f) Concession Stand - Memorial Park. To approve the Agreement between
the City of Pasco and Gregory D and Barbara G Locati for the operation
of a concession stand in Memorial Park, May - August, 1987.
VISITORS
There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Benton-Franklin Transit Board. Councilman Hendler reported that they had approved
purchase of new busses, advertised for nine (9) dial-a-rides and will be appraising
six non-productive routes. Further, it appeared that boardings are down, activity
is down, but dial-a-rides are up. Each council member will receive a copy of
activity report.
PUBLIC HEARING
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING
ELIMINATION OF ON-STREET PARKING ON 20TH AVENUE, BETWEEN LEWIS AND COURT STREETS
It was duly noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by
law, and all affected property owners notified by mail. There were no adverse
communications received
Mr. Jim Ajax, Director of Public Works, reported that 20th Avenue has a fairly
high traffic count as well as a high number of left turning movements, both to the
residential side streets to the east, and the shopping areas to the west. Parking
is already prohibited on the west side of 20th from Sylvester to Court. From a
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PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
timing standpoint, this is being brought up at this time as 20th Avenue is to
° be overlayed this summer and it would be desirable to stripe the new pavement
with the center two-way left turn in conjunction with its overlay this year.
Mr. Larry Locatti, owner of Locatti's Beauty Salon on N. 20th Avenue, didn't
feel that left turn lanes would help. He stated there were six driveway cuts
now and that it was dangerous to back out of driveways onto 20th Avenue.
Mrs. Joan Rathbun, 403 N. 20th, opposed removal of parking on 20th Avenue as
it would pose a Problem for her if additional people were visiting When asked
if she had alley parking available, she replied no. Further, side street parking
was taken up by neighbors on that street.
Mr. Charles Kilbury, 1840 W. Margaret, concurred both people had a problem if
they eliminated their parking on 20th Avenue
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. 2646
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON 20TH AVENUE BETWEEN LEWIS
STREET AND COURT STREET, AND AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 10.56.080.
Ordinance'No. 2646 )Wa readby title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2646, which eliminates parking on the east side of 20th Avenue between
Sylvester and Court, and eliminates parking on both sides of 20th Avenue
between Lewis and Sylvester. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion FAILED by the
following roll call vote NO Kraft, Snider, Jackson and Morgan. ABSTAIN
Hendler (has a business on 20th Avenue).
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO 2647
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE FUND.
Ordinance No. 2647 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2647, creating the Medical/Dental Insurance Fund. Seconded by Mr Morgan.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1778
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO DIRECTING INVESTMENT OF CITY
FUNDS HELD BY FRANKLIN COUNTY, AS AUTHORIZED BY RCW 36.29 020
Resolution No. 1778 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to approve
Resolution No. 1778, directing the Franklin County Treasurer to invest all taxes
collected on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion
carried
NEW BUSINESS
Visitor & Convention Bureau Report. Mr John Lindsay, President of Tri Cities
Visitor & Convention Bureau, distributed packets to each councilman - reflecting
1986 Industry Report and 1987 Marketing Plan. Their primary purpose is to
encourage and increase visitor and convention business in the Tri Cities area,
and in doing so, enhance the economic development of the Mid-Columbia Region.
Ms. Chrys Tindell, Secretary, reviewed 1986 accomplishments and stated that
tourism is healthy in the Tri Cities Area.
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NEW BUSINESS - Continued
Modifications to City Hall Electrical Panel Mr. Snider moved to authorize an
additional $15,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the City Hall Remodel.
Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
Mr. Snider moved to award contract for electrical improvements at City Hall,
Alternate I, in the total amount of $5,810 42 (including sales tax), to
Power City Electric and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said contract.
Seconded by Mr Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Workshop Meeting Date. Since Memorial Day is Monday, May 25th, workshop will be
the following Tuesday, May 26th. Concensus was to cancel if there wasn't
sufficient items to call a meeting.
Appreciation. Councilman Kraft thanked members of City Council and staff for
their thoughtfulness during recent loss of his mother-in-law.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, Mr. Hendler moved for adjournment Seconded by Mr. Snider.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
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PASSED and APPROVED this
day o , 1987.
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