Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1988 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Ed Hendler, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Michael Garrison, Beverly Green, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilman E.A. Snider was absent from the meeting (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; David McDonald, Director of Community Development; James Ajax, Director of Public Works; and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Officer. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Jackson 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 June 20, 1988. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $202,162.57 ($12,815.19 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1926, 1935 and 1938; and $189,347.38 consisting of Claim Warrant nos. 58454 through 58601. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $300,853.47; Payroll Voucher Nos. 7193 through 7359; and 7360 through 7525. c) Code Amendment: Inoperable and Junk Cars on Private Property (MF #88-12-CA): To fix 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 18, 1988, as the time and date for public hearing to consider the proposed Code amendment. d) Code Amendment: Public Nuisance (MF#88-13-CA): To fix 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 18, 1988, as the time and date for public hearing to consider the proposed Code amendment. e) Ordinance No. 2688. An Ordinance concerning riots and unlawful assembly and adding new Chapter 9.46 to the Pasco Municipal Code. f) Resolution No. 1838: A Resolution fixing the time and place for a public hearing to consider vacation of a portion of a certain alley right-of-way within the City. g) Resolution No. 1839:A Resolution accepting work by Ray Poland and Sons, Inc. under contract for Project No. 88-9-00. h) Procurement of Professional Land Surveying Services. To authorize staff to enter into negotiations for the procurement of professional land surveying services. VISITORS: None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ben-Franklin Transit Board: Mayor Hendler distributed copies ridership report and announced that 5-year plan had been postponed for 60 days as some adjustments are being made. Ben-Franklin District Health: Councilman Garrison reported -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 5, 19888 the meeting had been fairly routine; further, they were adding three new staff members which is being funded by the Federal Government. If no funds are received in 1989, these positions will be eliminated. Dr. Jecha is the newly appointed doctor and will be reporting for duty in August. Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference: Councilman Kraft gave a brief synopsis on Economic Development Program and amount of money loaned out. They are seeking grant assistance and their loan fund has rejuvenated from $900,000 to $1,000,000. AWC Convention: Councilman Kraft reported that it had been an informative session and Vicky McNeil, Mayor of Spokane, had been elected President. Lighting on Court Street: Mayor Hendler expressed concern over insufficient lighting on Court Street from 20th Avenue to By-Pass Highway and with the Water Follies coming up soon, perhaps we should look into the possibility of more lighting in this particular area. Staff replied that there are other areas that might warrant consideration also; therefore, staff will research this and report back later NEW BUSINESS: Special Permit: Church in C-3 Zone, MF#88-11-CUP: Mr. Kraft moved to approve the special permit for church at 116 West Clark Street, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion Carried. Resolution No. 1837: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING EXTENSION OF THE COLUMBIA EAST TRUNK SEWER LINE. Resolution No. 1837 was read by title only. Mr. Jackson moved to approve Resolution No. 1837, declaring the policy of the City Council concerning extension of the Columbia East Trunk Sewer Line. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Mr. Tim Tippett, Owner/Developer of Columbia East, stated he had several concerns over this Resolution; namely, the capacity of present 12" trunk line being adequate for additional commercial development; further, developers of Columbia East had paid the LID for City services to their area and if proposed motel/convenience store were to be located within their boundaries, they have adequate sewer facilities. In fact, Mr. Ray Birden had purchased property in Columbia East area to develop a motel/convenience store. If proposed trunk line becomes a reality to accommodate a new development across the street, it defeats the long range plan of Columbia East developers and seems somewhat unfair since they had fulfilled their obligations as far as the LID was concerned, and asked that Council reconsider their position on this issue. Mayor Hendler reiterated that no one has exclusive rights to rule -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 5, 19888 out competition. If this Resolution does become a reality, the new developer will have to pay their fair share for sewer services the same as Columbia East developers. Right now, the City of Pasco is encouraging businesses to locate in our area. The City Manager suggested tabling any action until the next regular meeting to allow staff and developers sufficient time to work out differences and compute costs. He asked if two-week delay would pose a problem? Mr. Tom Kidwell, speaking for Steve West, urged the Council to go ahead with proposed trunk line. After a brief discussion, he concurred that two-week delay would not hinder their development. Mr. Bill Preston, partner in Columbia East Development, stated they had hundreds of acres already on sewer and felt that the City of Pasco had a moral obligation to Columbia East for development in that area. Mr. Garrison moved to table action on Resolution No. 1837 until the next regular meeting of the City Council on July 18, 1988. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, meeting adjourned t 8:20 P.M. Ed Iendler, Mayor ls, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED Thisa day o 1988.