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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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1989. PASSED and APPROVED this id day o
Ed Hendler, Mayor
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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.
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