HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.11.20 Council MinutesI ROLL CALL:
By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Michael Garrison,
Joyce DeFelice, Ed Hendler, E.A. Snider, Joe Jackson and Lee
Kraft. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg
Rubstello, City Attorney; David McDonald, Director of Community
Development; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation;
Donald Francis, Chief of Police; and Webster Jackson,
Purchasing/Personnel Officer.
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1989
EXECUTIVE MEETING was called at 7:30 P.M. to discuss land
acquisition. Adjourned at 8:00 P.M. with no action taken.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Ed
Hendler, Mayor.
PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUE TO LUISA TORRES:
Mayor Hendler presented an appreciation plaque to Luisa Torres
expressing the City of Pasco's gratitude as an appointed
member of the Council (June - November, 1989).
SWEARING IN NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS (CHRIS JENSEN AND JOYCE DE FELICE):
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to newly elected
councilmembers, Chris Jensen and Joyce DeFelice.
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
and special meetings, held November 6 and 13, 1989 respectively.
b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of
$164,751.13 ($5,571.07 being in the form of Wire Transfer No.
2398; and $159,180.06 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 63501
through 63634.
C) Public Hearing - East Lewis Street - No Parking. To set
Monday, December 4, 1989, 8:00 P.M., as the date and time to
conduct a public hearing on the removal of on-street parking from
East Lewis Street from Wehe Avenue to Cedar Avenue.
d) Resolution No. 1896. A Resolution accepting the work by
Aztech Electric, Inc., under contract for Project No. 88-4-01.
e) Resolution No. 1897. A Resolution regarding an updated
Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Pasco.
f) Special Meeting of the City Council. To set Tuesday,
November 21, 1989, 8:30 P.M., City Council Chambers, as the date
and time to hold a special meeting to discuss land acquisition.
I PROCLAMATIONS:
There were no Proclamations acknowledged at this time.
VISITORS:
Mr. Johnny Hyatt asked if the Council had any comments in regard
to his correspondence addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
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The City Attorney cautioned the Council members not to discuss it
as this matter is in litigation.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Good Roads Association. Mr. Snider attended meeting on
November 15, 1989 and they discussed the Governor's Reasonable
Response Plan for funding highways. It is a 5-year program and
is projected to raise an estimated 1.5 billion dollars.
Reluctantly, Mr. Snider concurred with plan but felt it was a
band-aid approach without a practical solution.
Benton-Franklin Transit Authority. Mr. Hendler reported a
routine meeting. It appears expenses are more than incoming
revenue from ridership so Mr. Hendler suggested a cost free
service. A study is forthcoming.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Mrs. DeFelice stated a
report on nutrition had been given by Susan Moore. Mr. Bill
Farrens reported on proposed request for Block Grant Funds to
enlarge the present Senior Center. It was announced that there
will be no Foot Care Service in December; further, Health
Screening Program will close the end of December. They discussed
the replacement of Board Member, Luzell Johnson, as he has missed
most of the meetings. It was suggested that his replacement
should be a woman or a minority.
Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference. Mr. Kraft reiterated
that they adopted the 1990 Budget which was down from last year.
It was proposed to raise Associate Members dues by 10%. A
$200,000 grant (no match) for an Economic Development
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Coordinator to assist small communities in the preparation of
grants, etc.
Councilmen Salaries. Mr. Garrison asked staff to research
communities of comparable size as Pasco to see what salaries they
are paying their council members. Pasco representatives have not
had an increase in years and he felt a study should be made.
Commendation to Police Department. Mr. Snider stated he rode
with the "Toys for Tots" Motorcycle group on November 18, 1989,
and the Pasco Police Department was to be commended for their
assistance in getting approximately 175-200 cyclists through
Pasco in an orderly manner.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 1990
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated the
hearing had been duly publicized as required by law. One written
communication was received from Ronald Perkins, representing
Elder Day Care.
Mr. McDonald further explained that we were anticipating
approximately $300,000 but this could be cut as much as 10%. The
Block Grant Citizen's Advisory Committee has completed their work
in developing a Block Grant Program recommendation on the 1990
year. The City received twenty-six (26) Block Grant proposals,
requesting a total of $592,111.
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To enable everyone an opportunity to speak, Mayor Hendler
announced that each proposal would be limited to five minutes.
Mrs. Carolyn Olson, representing 4-H Youth, urged the Council to
re-consider their request as an investment in tomorrow's leaders.
At the present time, they have an on-going program at the Martin
Luther King Center teaching life skills to approximately 75
youngsters.
Ms. Marge Johnson, representing Legal Aid, asked reconsideration
of their request to assist low income people in their legal
problems. She stated they received no United Way funding.
Ms. Debbie Murghite, representing Dial Help, asked for assistance
to reproduce forms. These forms are needed by their volunteers
when they are taking information over the telephone. Mayor
Hendler asked if these forms could be run off on a copy machine,
and if so, to contact him.
Mr. Ron Perkins, representing Elder Day Care, stated they have
been providing adult day care for the low income elderly for a
number of years. To continue with their various services, they
need additional funding to offset the rising number of cases they
serve daily. He urged consideration of their request.
Ms. Janet Stewart, representing RSVP, reminded the Council that
they had 744 Senior Volunteers over the age of 60 who have
donated their services to approximately 200 non-profit agencies.
The money requested will be used for mileage (at .18 cents a
mile) to assist the handicapped, elderly, youth and low income.
Ms. Karen Leach, representing YVP, stated they had been active
for over 17 years. They are trying to create a positive image
for young people to volunteer for social agencies. History has
proven that a young volunteer is a volunteer for life.
Mr. Art Roebuck, representing Senior Citizen Center, asked for
funds to complete the other half of their building. People are
living longer and they need more room to house the growing number
of people who frequent their facility. Councilman Kraft asked
how they would propose supporting a larger facility if Franklin
County were forced to withdraw their contribution?
Mr. Jack Lippold, representing Housing Authority, stated the
Housing Authority had purchased some 4-plexes and were seeking
additional funding for rehabilitation of these units. They, too,
had applied for a grant to make them useable. At the present
time, they had been approved by the Building Inspector for
occupancy, however, the yard work needs to be done.
Jim Donn, representing YMCA presently housed in Martin Luther
King Facility, urged the Council to replace old, outdated light
fixtures in the gymnasium as they were a safety hazard when kids
are playing ball in the gym. Mrs. Katie Barton supported this by
saying it needs to be done to upgrade facility.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments
from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was
declared closed.
Mr. Snider moved to approve the 1990 Community Development Plan,
statement of Objectives and Use of Funds as follows, totaling
$300,000.
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PDDA 15,000
Pasco Housing Authority 35,000
Sylvester Park Improvements 21,000
Highland Park Improvements 5,000
Lights for Martin Luther King Center 23,000
Ambulance Fee Assistance 15,000
Code Enforcement Program 35,000
Program Management 40,000
Summer Employment for Youth 6,000
Housing Rehabilitation 70,000
Revolving Abatement Fund 40,000
Seconded by Mr. Jackson.
Mr. Jackson moved to amend motion by allocating $5,000 to 4-H
Youth Development and reducing Program Management by $5,000.
Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Amendment motion was approved by the
following roll call vote. YES: Garrison, DeFelice, Snider,
Jackson and Jensen. NO: Hendler and Kraft.
Mrs. DeFelice moved to amend main motion by adding $20,000 to
Senior Citizen Center and deleting $10,000 from Sylvester Park
Improvements, $5,000 from Martin Luther King Lights and $5,000
from Housing Authority. Motion died for lack of a second.
Main motion, as amended, carried by roll call vote of six (6).
Mr. Hendler voting no.
RECESS: 9:50 RECONVENED: 10:00
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2744:
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO ZONING, AMENDING PMC
TITLE 22, BY ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 22.62.
Ordinance No. 2744 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2744, enacting a new Chapter 22.62 making
provisions for planned unit development regulations. Seconded by
Mr. Kraft. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2745.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AD VALOREM TAX
LEVY IN THE CITY OF PASCO IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE LAW.
Ordinance No. 2745 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2745, providing for the 1990 Ad Valorem Tax
Levy plus new construction, voter-approved levy for the 1971
General Obligation Bridge Bond, and a levy for the LID Guaranty
Fund. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2746.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2740 TO CORRECT
A DEFECT IN WORDING (BRADSHAW ANNEXATION).
Ordinance No. 2746 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2746, amending Ordinance No. 2740 to correct
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day , 1989. PASSED and APPROVED this
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defective wording. Seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Agreement for Animal Control Services. Mr. Snider moved to
approve the proposed Agreement with Benton Franklin Humane
Society for animal control services within the City of Pasco for
calendar year 1990, for a contract fee of $44,408 and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. Seconded by Mr.
Kraft. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the meeting ou ed at 10:15 P.M.
Ed Hen ler, Mayor
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