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Home My WebLink About05-04-1987 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1987 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, Beverly Green, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Councilman Duke Snider was absent (excused) Also Present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, James Ajax, Director of Public Works, and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Officer. CONSENT AGENDA - Mrs. Green moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr Morgan. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held April 20, 1987. b) Bills. To approve amended general claims in the amount of $607,703.60, claim warrant nos. 53848 through 54019, April 6, 1987. To approve general claims in the amount of $557,517.52, claim warrant nos. 54204 through 54354 . To approve payroll claims in the amount of $294,261.82, payroll voucher nos 2008 through 2176, and 2177 through 2347 To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $5,142.16 and, of this amount, authorize $5,053.57 be turned over for collection c) 20th Avenue (Lewis to Court) Proposed Two-Way Center Left Turn Lane To fix 8 00 P M , Monday, May 18, 1987, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing on the proposal to eliminate on-street parking on 20th Avenue between Lewis and Court Streets, and create a center two-way left turn lane on 20th Avenue d) 1987 Street Overlays To authorize staff to call for bids on the 1987 Street Overlay Project. e) Proposed Sale of Surplus Real Property (Terrace Heights) To declare surplus to the City's needs, Lots 28 - 30, Block 2, Terrace Heights Addition, and authorize solicitation of bids with a minimum value of $4,000. f) Resolution No. 1775 To approve Resolution No. 1775, directing the City Planning Commission to study and recommend east/west corridor options. g) Paramedic Training Agreement with CBC To approve the one-year extension of the Agreement between the City and Columbia Basin College, regarding Paramedic Training to expire 5/31/88 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement extension. h) Re-appointment to Civil Service Commission To concur in the Mayor's re-appointment of R.C. Richardson to a six-year term on the Civil Service Commission to expire February 17, 1992. VISITORS Mayor Jackson Proclamation - "National Day of Prayer " A publicly read and signed Proclamation, calling upon the citizens of Pasco to gather together on May 7, 1987, in homes and places of worship to pray, each after his or her own manner, for unity of the hearts of all mankind." He then presented Proclamation to ministers of St. James CME Church, Tr-Cities Chaplaincy and Christian Center on Road 84. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1987 VISITORS - Continued Proclamation - "Older Americans Month." Mayor Jackson publicly read and proclaimed May, 1987 as "Older Americans Month" and stated, "we must continue to find ways to assure that older Americans can lead useful and productive lives and can use their experience, judgement and abilities..." He presented Proclamation to Jack Cooney, who in turn stated, "we have the finest Senior Center in the State and it is due to the support of the City of Pasco and its leadership." REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Benton-Franklin Transit Board Workshop Meeting. Councilman Hendler reported that workshop meeting was a new approach. They authorized purchase of 30 busses and appointed committee (Mr. Hendler is a member) to appraise six (6) problem routes and determine their validity. Mr. Hendler further stated that the Board now realized that Pasco wants a good transit system, but more cost effective. Benton-Franklin District Board of Health. Councilman Hendler reported that Pasco's concerns had been addressed regarding mandated and non-mandated services. The Board felt that requested report had been furnished via copies of minutes, however, a written request would be in order. They discussed escalating insurance rates (300% increase) and its impact on services The City Manager will prepare a full report, along with copies of minutes for the Council's perusal ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2644 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SPEED LIMIT ON OREGON AVENUE AND AMENDING SECTION 10.24.040 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No 2644 was read by title only. Mrs. Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2644, which will establish the speed limit on Oregon Avenue between "A" Street and Ainsworth Avenue as 35 miles per hour. Seconded by Mr. Kraft Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO 2645 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON OREGON AVENUE BETWEEN "A" STREET AND AINSWORTH AVENUE, AND AMENDING PMC 10 56 080 Ordinance No 2645 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to adult Ordinance No. 2645, eliminating parking on Oregon Avenue between Ainsworth Avenue and "A" Street Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried (The City Manager reported that Tommy Moore's problem with driveway width had been resolved.) RESOLUTION NO. 1776 A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF MANDATORY INTEREST ARBITRATION FOR UNIFORMED PERSONNEL AND REQUESTING THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES TO MAKE THE ELIMINATION OF COMPULSORY INTEREST ARBITRATION A TOP PRIORITY LEGISLATIVE EFFORT. Resolution No 1776 was read by title only Mr. Hendler moved to adopt Resolution, declaring its support for the elimination of mandatory interest arbitration. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr Ray Wilson, 925 N. Elm, alleged that nothing is being done about garbage in his area, further, that he personally called owners of property in various parts of the country and they indicated to Mr. Wilson that they had received no notification to clean up their property from the City (as stated by Mr. Wilson). Staff replied that certified letters had been mailed to property owners - giving them until May 1, 1987 to clean up their property or the City would hire it done and lien the property. This date, our Code Enforcement Officer and owner of Joe W. Jack on, Mayor ATTE-4:2 ty Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this //g/day o , 1987 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1987 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued Basin Disposal toured this particular area and other sites to estimate the cost of cleanup. Further, one of the violators had voluntarily cleaned up their debris after Mr. Wilson's complaint and Public Works was trying to resolve problem with Elm Street roadway. Mayor Jackson thanked Mr. Wilson for his input and reminded him that we have to follow the law even though it is a time consuming process He assured Mr Wilson that his concerns are being followed up on. NEW BUSINESS - Turf Equipment Bid Results. Mr. Kraft moved to award hid for turf equipment to the following vendors at their bid amount (1) Tractor (62 HP) New Holland, $10,270.01 (2) Rotary Mowers (Diesel) Western Equipment $15,296.82 (2) Utility Vehicles Northwest Mowers, Inc. $14,662.96 Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Pool Cover Bid Results. Mr. Morgan moved to award bid for furnishing and installation of a pool cover for Memorial Pool to the Crown Company in the amount of $7,063.48, including sales tax. Seconded by Mrs. Green Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Amendment No. 2 to City of Pasco/JMM Agreement for Engineering Services For Modifications to the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Hendler moved to approve Amendment No. 2 (Engineering Services) for modifications to the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Completion date estimated for September, 1987). ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr. Hendler moved for adjournment. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 45 P.M.