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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.06.19 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 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, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, and E.A. Snider. Councilman Joe Jackson was absent (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; Dennis Wright, City Engineer; Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief; James Ajax, Director of Public Works; and Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Officer. MAYOR HENDLER TRANSPOSED REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS TO SWEAR IN NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCIL PERSONS: The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to LUISA TORRES (District #4) and JOYCE DeFELICE (At-Large). They were immediately seated and welcomed by the City Council. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider 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 meeting, held June 5, 1989. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $208,813.31 ($2,772.28 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 2246 and 2251; and $206,041.03 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 61942 through 62074. C) Employee Wellness Program. To approve the Agreement between the City and Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center for the provision of the "Stay Well" Health Services and Education Program for City employees and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. d) Ordinance No. 2723. An Ordinance permitting the dispensing and consumption of beer/wine in Memorial Park at the Pasco Grand Ole Fourth Celebration on July 4, 1989. e) Sylvester Park Easement. To authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with U.S. West for an easement in Sylvester Park. f) Resolution No. 1878. A Resolution concerning interim street improvement standards for certain lower-income neighborhoods. g) Ambulance Service Agreement Franklin County Hospital District No. 1. To approve the proposed Ambulance Service Agreement with Franklin County Hospital District No. 1 and authorize the Mayor to sign the same. h) Special Council Meeting. To set 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 10, 1989, as a special meeting of the Pasco City Council in lieu of the regular council meeting on July 3, 1989, which is hereby cancelled. PROCLAMATIONS: MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1989 There were no Proclamations acknowledged at this time. VISITORS: Mr. James Ajax, Director of Public Works, stated that the City had reached a tentative agreement with owners of Pathfinder Mobile Home Park to improve a portion of Road 84, north of Argent. He reiterated that it was not feasible to consider an LID in this area; however, it was proposed to do a "two-shot oil treatment" which would greatly improve dirt situation at a total cost of approximately $5,800. Half of this expense ($2,900) would be borne by the owner of Pathfinder Mobile Home Park and the remainder would be picked up by the City. Mr. Ajax commended residents for their cooperative attitude, and if Council concurred, he would call for bids as soon as possible. Mr. Kraft moved to concur with recommendations of Public Works Director to call for bids to two-shot Road 84, north of Argent. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Mrs. Barbara Fayne thanked the City for their top notch consideration. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Benton-Franklin Transit Authority Mayor Hendler reported that the Transit Authority had purchased eight new buses at a cost of $1,200,000. He was hopeful that matching funds could be obtained to offset fuel change that the Government is requiring. AWC Convention. Mayor Hendler, City Manager and Councilman Kraft attended convention on June 13 - 16, 1989. Mayor Hendler reported they were successful in getting a Resolution passed regarding sentencing guidelines and now it goes to the State Legislature. Councilman Kraft attended sessions on Crime Prevention and Civic Beautification. He also moderated panel of Washington State Building Codes Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE CONSIDERING REMOVAL OF PARKING FROM HILLSBORO STREET AND A PORTION OF COMMERCIAL AVENUE. It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized and all affected property owners notified of the hearing. Mr. Dennis Wright, City Engineer, stated that last fall, the City of Pasco was approached by an adjacent property owner requesting that parking be removed from the subject streets. The problem appears to be that the high volume of trucks parked on those streets restrict sight distance, making it dangerous for those people utilizing the driveways in the vicinity. The problem was discussed with each of the adjacent property owners, but staff decided to wait until additional off-street truck parking was created before implementing the removal of parking. That off-street parking is now being developed. Mr. Lee Bemus, Manager of Broadway Truck Stop, was opposed to parking ban because they would suffer a monetary loss if truckers can't park. Further, to eliminate both sides would create a -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCOCITY copNcIL JUNE 19, 1989 severe enforcement problem. Mr. Loren Schademan, owner of restaurant and property east of his business, stated that after his parking lot is finished, it wouldn't create that big a problem for him. At the present time, he is opposed because without parking, he has no trucking business. He suggested restricting one side only. Mr. Tom Kidwell, owner of property to the north, favored restriction of parking on the north side if only one side was involved. The City Engineer explained the various options with the aid of a diagram. The Council felt that more discussion was necessary in order to resolve the differences. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Kraft moved to refer this situation back to staff for more discussion. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice. Motion carried. MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CITIZEN INPUT ON PROPOSED SIX-YEAR STREET PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1990 THROUGH 1995. ,1 It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized. Mr. James Ajax, Director of Public Works, stated that the program, as presented at the June 5, 1989 meeting had been modified to include the improvement of certain streets in low income neighborhoods in 1990 and 1991 by using Block Grant revenues in the amount of $60,000 per year. Other than the Block Grant improvements in low-income areas and one street lighting project in 1990, all monies including 1/2 cent gas tax, Federal Aid Urban System Funds and Overlay funding are proposed to be used to overlay existing improved streets. Utilizing all these monies, the program is $900,000 short in terms of revenue to meet the overlay need. No money or project is proposed to upgrade any existing arterial or build new arterials. Mr. Gary Hall, member of Rivershore Enhancement Group, stated that South 4th Avenue leads directly to Boat Basin and this area should be considered for improvement soon. Staff replied that if possible, they would improve 4th Avenue in 1990 or 1989 if funds permit. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1879. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 1879 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to approve Resolution No. 1879, establishing the City of Pasco's Six-Year Street Construction Program for calendar years 1990 through 1995. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1989 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: (THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES DEAL WITH BUILDING CODES; THEREFORE, ALL WILL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND ENACTED WITH ONE MOTION.) ORDINANCE NO. 2724. AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING BUILDINGS AND PERMITS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 16.04.010, 16.04.040, 16.04.210, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 16.04.095 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. ORDINANCE NO. 2725: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.32 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. ORDINANCE NO. 2726: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ADOPTING THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH APPENDIX CHAPTERS 1A, 1C, 11B, 11C, 11D, 111A, 111B, 111C, IV-A, V-A, V1-A, Vl-C, TOGETHER WITH APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO; AND ADOPTING 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS. ORDINANCE NO. 2727: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.08 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. ORDINANCE NO. 2728: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.16 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. ORDINANCE NO. 2729: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.20 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance Nos. Snider moved Ordinance No. (Uniform Fire Ordinance No. (Abatement of Motion carried. 2724 through 2729 were read by title only. Mr. to adopt Ordinance No. 2724 (Uniform Building); 2725 (Uniform Mechanical); Ordinance No. 2726 Code); Ordinance No. 2727 (Uniform Plumbing); 2728 (1988 Housing) and Ordinance No. 2729 Dangerous Buildings). Seconded by Mr. Kraft. ORDINANCE NO. 2730: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND THE MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, POSSESSION AND SALE OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF PASCO AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18.04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 18.04.110. Ordinance No. 2730 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2730, relating to fire prevention and the manufacture, import, possession and sale of fireworks in the City of Pasco and amending Chapter 18.04 of the Pasco Municipal Code by the amendment of Section 18.04.110. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Mr. Garrison felt concerns were of an exaggerated nature and would not put anyone out of business. To delay action on -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO,CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1989 proposed Ordinance would only impose another year of destruction and possible injuries. Councilmen Kraft and DeFelice concurred that something needed to be done; however, if it weren't done Statewide and citizens could go three miles to purchase fireworks, then the proposed Ordinance posed enforcement problems. They favored more research, and hopefully by 1990, all entities will be aware of the problem and collectively support the same legislation. Mr. Kraft moved to table Ordinance No. 2730. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: DeFelice, Hendler, Kraft and Snider. NO: Garrison and Torres. ORDINANCE NO. 2731: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING REAL PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTUCTION OF A CITY WATERLINE TO THE ELEVATED WATER TANK ON ROAD 68. Ordinance No. 2731 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2731, an Ordinance authorizing and empowering the City to condemn an easement for the construction of a waterline from the City's reservoir to Section 14 to the new proposed elevated water tank on Road 68. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Award of the East Lewis Waterline Project and Capital Budget Increase. Mr. Snider moved to increase the budget authorization for the East Lewis Waterline, Capital Project No. 89-2-02, in the amount of $25,000 and to direct the increase be included in the next Capital Budget Supplement. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. Mr. Kraft moved to award the Contract for East Lewis Transmission Main, Project No. 89-2-02, to the low bidder, Ray Poland & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $176,554.30 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. Road 68 Water Tank Project - Proposed Easement and Property Purchase from Glacier Park Company. Mr. Snider moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed Agreement of Intent to purchase certain lands and easements involved with the Road 68 Elevated Water Tank Project. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice. Motion carried. (Mr. Jim Hall was acknowledged for his cooperation in seeing this to a conclusion). Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference Proposed Pavement Monitoring Program. Mrs. DeFelice moved to enter into agreement with the Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference wherein the Governmental Conference will, for a period of five (5) years, perform roadway pavement tests to monitor the condition and change in condition of the improved streets within the City of Pasco and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreemen on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mrs. Torres. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mr. Snider called attention to the fact that while he was Mayor of Pasco, a letter had been written to the State, recommending -5- ATTES • el'e1ls, City Clerk 1989. PASSED and APPROVED this id day o Ed Hendler, Mayor MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1989 that Humphrey Ross, a convicted dealer in drugs, etc., not be allowed to return to Pasco. Mr. Ross is again requesting permission to return to Pasco and Mr. Snider's position is the same as it was when he was Mayor. Mr. Snider moved that staff write a letter, signed by all City Council Members, stating that Humphrey Ross not be allowed parole back to Pasco, Washington. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. (It was directed that a copy be sent to Congressman Sid Morrison). Mrs. DeFelice commented that if we bring him back, it would be a detriment to the citizens considering the drug problem that we already have. Mayor Hendler announced that there will be a Financial Retreat at 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 24, 1989, at the London Broiler. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meet pjourned at 9:05 P.M. -6-