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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-1987 MinutesMINUTES 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 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 1987 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. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 1987 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. I kson, Mayor Joe W I PASSED and APPROVED this day o , 1987. I