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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. MINUTES 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. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1989 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 I 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. -2- l'Atz MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1989 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. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1989 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 -4- day , 1989. PASSED and APPROVED this MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1989 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 -5-