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Home My WebLink About1989.12.04 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1989 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Ed Hendler, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Michael Garrison, Joyce DeFelice, Ed Hendler, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen and Lee Kraft. Councilman E.A. Snider was absent (excused). Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; David McDonald, Director of Community Development; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; Daniel Underwood, Director of Finance; Dennis Wright, City Engineer; Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief; and Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Officer. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Kraft moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular and special meetings, held November 20 and 21, 1989 respectively. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $332,236.59 ($17,959.57 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 2403 and 2411; and $314,279.02 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 63635 through 63772. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $299,415.87; Payroll Voucher Nos. 13557 through 13717; and 13718 through 13884. To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, and Municipal Court non-criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $13,668.87 and, of that amount, authorize $12,214.19 to be turned over for collection. c) Posting of 2-Hour Parking on Octave, Marie and 32nd Place within the Pasco Auto Park. To set Monday, December 18, 1989, 8:00 P.M., Council Chambers, as the time and place to conduct a public hearing for the placing of parking restrictions on Octave Street from 32nd Place to Road 34, Marie Street from 32nd Place to Road 34, and 32nd Place from Octave Street north, to its termination. d) Resolution No. 1899. A Resolution confirming the appointment of Mary Ramirez as Municipal Court Judge upon her acceptance of the conditions stated herein, and regulating the operation of the Pasco Municipal Court. e) Setting Public Hearing Date - East Lewis Street Curb and Gutter Assessment Roll. To set Monday, December 18, 1989, 8:00 P.m., City Council Chambers, as the time and place for a public hearing on the assessment roll for curb and gutter on East Lewis Street. f) Resolution No. 1900. A Resolution urging continued operation and utilization of the Fast Flux Test Facility. PROCLAMATIONS: Certificate of Appreciation to Retired Railroaders Club. Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, reiterated that they had applied for a grant to refurbish the train engine in -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 1989 Volunteer Park. The grant was approved contingent upon retired railroaders doing the work. Mayor Hendler presented Certification of Appreciation to Frank Pontarolo, Don Hardy and Roy Cheney for their outstanding contribution to the City of Pasco. They, and others, spent many hours refurbishing the engine to its original condition. Mr. Pontarolo accepted the Certificate and stated they had received $100 from Retired Railroaders, $100 from Model Railroad Club, labor from Randolph Sheet Metal, and coffee/donuts daily from Fawn Rupp. VISITORS: Mrs. Kathryn Smith, representing Eastern Washington Minority Council, criticized the City of Pasco's hiring practices for not employing more black people. She was insistent that the City did not recognize the problem. Mr. Milton Norwood, Jr., supported Mrs. Smith. He was a long time resident, attended school in Pasco, and could not believe there were no qualified blacks for City positions. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ben-Franklin Transit Authority. Mr. Hendler reported their meeting as routine. The main discussion was on medical benefits and its impact on the transit system. Benton-Franklin District Health. Mr. Garrison reported they had approved the 1990 Budget. Our contributions are down slightly from last year even though the Budget is up. They are considering purchase of a building (Nursing Environmental Health on Canal Drive), financed by the City of Kennewick and Benton County. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER REMOVING ON STREET PARKING ON EAST LEWIS STREET FROM WEHE AVENUE TO CEDAR AVENUE: Mr. Dennis Wright, City Engineer, stated the Hearing had been duly publicized as required by law. All affected property owners had been notified of the Hearing. There were no written communications. 1 Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 2747. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON EAST LEWIS STREET FROM WEHE AVENUE TO CEDAR AVENUE. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2747, removing parking on East Lewis Street from Wehe Avenue to Cedar Avenue. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice. Motion carried. Mr. Jackson abstained from voting. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: -2- 7.z`411 - 1, MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 1989 RESOLUTION NO. 1901. A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PASCO HOUSING AUTHORITY APPLICATION FOR HUD FUNDS FOR SECURITY. Resolution No. 1901 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 1901, endorsing the Pasco Housing Authority application for HUD funds for security. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2748. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF EAST LEWIS STREET FROM OREGON AVENUE TO WEHE AVENUE; AND AMENDING PMC 10.56.080. Ordinance No. 2748 was read by title only. Mr. Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2748, removing parking on East Lewis Street between Oregon Avenue and Wehe Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2749. (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1989 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO; BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING REVENUE; BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY; BY ADJUSTING THE EX- PENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 2749 was read by title only. Mr. Jackson moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 2749, for consideration of the 1989 Supplemental Budget No.i,1 in the amount of $239,802 and call for a public hearing on December 18, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2750. (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVE- MENTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1989. Ordinance No. 2750 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved for consideration of the 1989 Capital Improvements Supplemental Budget No. 1 in the amount of $802,000 and call for a public hearing on December 18, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2751. (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1990. Ordinance No. 2751 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 2751, for consideration of the 1990 Annual Operating Budget and call for a public hearing on December 18, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2752. (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1990. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 1989 Ordinance No. 2752 was read by title only. 1 Mr. Kraft moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 2752, for consideration of the 1990 Capital Projects Budget and call for a public hearing on December 18, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2753. 1 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 AND R-3 TO "0" OFFICE. Ordinance No. 2753 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2753, granting the rezone from R-1 and R-3 to "0" Office. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2754. (MARQUEZ) I AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM C-1 AND C-3 TO C-3 AND 1I-1, AS CONDITIONED BY CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT. Ordinance No. 2754 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to set 8:00 P.M., December 18, 1989, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the rezone of the Marquez property from C-1 and C-3 to C-3 and I-1. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1902. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POLICY REGARDING BUS STOPS. Resolution No. 1902 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 1902, establishing certain policy regarding bus stops. Seconded by Mr. Jensen.; Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Engineering Agreement for Cable Bridge Re-W r ap and Barrier. Mr. Kraft moved to approve the Agreement with Arvid Grant & Associates for construction engineering for the Cable Bridge cable re-wrap and median barrier project and,' further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. Seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion carried. , Agreement for Indigent Defense Services. Mr. Jackson moved to approve the proposed Agreement with Linda Waite and Linda Edmiston for indigent defense services in Pasco Municipal Court for the year 1990 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion, carried. Caretaker's Facility in C-3 Zone - Marquez This item of business to be discussed at December 18, 1989 meeting subsequent to public hearing. , , Old Bridge Mr. Kraft Agreement Bridge and Garrison. Removal - Supplement No. 4 City/County Agreement. moved to approve Supplement No. 4 to the City/County No. GC 5555 for removal of the Old Pasco-Kennewick authorize the Mayor to sign same. Seconded by Mr. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: -4- No further business, the meeting I ADJOURNMENT: a ,ourned at 8:45 P.M. IEd Hen , Mayor A A Vefl f.'t \-AtT',5-2241,7pr-:; MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 1989 Letter to National Geographic. Mr. Kraft moved that a letter similar to Richland's be sent to the National Geographic under Mayor Hendler's signature. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. Mr. Hendler and Mrs. DeFelice voting no. ATTEST:— Evelyn-We 1 , City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this /hay o 1989. -5-