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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 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, Lee Kraft, E.A. Snider, Joe
Jackson and Luisa Torres. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; David McDonald,
Director of Community Development; James Ajax, Director of Public
Works, and Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Officer.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Kraft moved to approve Consent Agenda, as amended. Seconded
by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular
meeting, held October 2, 1989.
b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of
$387,159.79 ($9,022.39 being in the form of Wire Transfer No.
2364; and $378,137.40 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 63142
through 633000.
c) Resolution No. 1891: A Resolution amending the Housing
Rehabilitation Loan Program.
d) Resolution No. 1892: A Resolution establishing a
moratorium on Pawn Shops and Second Hand Stores.
e) Revocation of Business License for Ambassador Village. To
set 7:30 P.M., October 30, 1989, as the time,„ and date for a
hearing to consider the revocation of busindss license for
Ambassador Village, 1107 W. Lewis, Pasco, Washington, issued to
John Thom, 199 E. 23rd, Kennewick, Washington, and to set a
special meeting of the City Council at that date and time for
this purpose.
f) Old Bridge Removal - Engineering Services. To approve the
Agreement with Arvid Grant and Associates to provide engineering
services for the Old Bridge Demolition Project in the amount of
$120,485 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said
Agreement.
g) Appointment to Civil Service Commission. To concur in the
Mayor's appointment of Cosmore Edwards to fill the unexpired term
of Joyce DeFelice in Position No. 2 of the Civil Service
Commission.
PROCLAMATIONS:
There were no Proclamations acknowledged at this time.
VISITORS:
There were no visitors wishing to address the Council.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. Mrs. DeFelice reported
they held an open meeting at McGee School with
neighborhood residents to receive their comments regarding
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present and desired development of the McGee School/Park Area. A
quorum was not present; however, they endorsed the County's
Chiawana Park Levy.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. Mrs. DeFelice stated the
meeting had been held in Connell and was routine in nature. Mr.
Art Finke reported on Area Agency Grants. Unanimous approval was
given to the proposed County levies for Parks and Crime Fighting.
Tr-MATS. Mrs. Luisa Torres reported that signing at Pasco
Airport was being improved. Further, they discussed a new bike
map which would cost each City approximately $5,000.
Benton-Franklin Transit Authority. Mr. Hendler stated they
approved purchase of twelve (12) new vans for the Vanpool Program
at a cost of $261,000. Russ Dean Ford received bid for
providing vans. Mr. Hendler then explained SB 6077 (enabling
legislation to participate in cost of road maintainence within
our jurisdiction) and its impact on the Tri Cities. It was
suggested that the Pasco City Council prepare a Resolution in
support of SB 6077.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DETERMINING THE RECOVERY OF CITY COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES
AT 812 1/2 S. 5TH AVENUE.
It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as
required by law. There were no written communications.
Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated the
owner failed to make needed repairs to property as requested by
the City to secure the safety and welfare of the public. As a
result, the City through application of the Uniform Code for
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, hired a contractor to raze said
structure. The City incurred a cost of $2,006.13 for abatement
of said structure.
Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed.
Mr. Snider moved to assess abatement expenses for Lot 3, Block 2,
Gantenbein's Addition in the amount of $2,006.13 against said
property as a special assessment and lien upon the property.
Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2743.
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CIVIL INFRACTIONS; AMENDING
SECTION 1.01.130 PMC; AND ESTABLISHING NEW CHAPTER
1.02 PMC.
Ordinance No. 2743 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2743, an Ordinance concerning Civil
Infractions; and amending Section 1.01.130 PMC; and establishing
new Chapter 1.02 PMC. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried.
(The City Attorney explained the new Ordinance merely defines
procedures to be followed, similar to those used for traffic
tickets.)
RESOLUTION NO. 1890: (Previously Removed from Consent Agenda)
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A RESOLUTION ENDORSING IMPROVED RELATIONS BETWEEN
ETHNIC MINORITIES AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Resolution No. 1890 was read by title only. Mr. Jackson moved to
approve Resolution No. 1890, endorsing improved relations between
ethnic minorities and local law enforcement. Seconded by Mr.
Snider.
Mr. Pete Chacon commended the Council for this action.
Mr. Jesse Torres, 1229 W. Jan, stated it was a positive step
forward for the betterment of Pasco.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Electronic Meter Reading System. Mr. Snider moved to authorize
the City Manager to purchase the Radix Electronic Meter Reading
System at a total price not to exceed $20,000. Seconded by Mr.
Garrison.
Mrs. Charlene Lumzer, 1745 N. 22nd, questioned disparity between
estimate and actual usage. The City Manager replied that
estimates will continue even though electronic device is
purchased. A defective program had caused the past problem, and
hopefully, it has been corrected so that bills will be more
accurate in the future.
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
Demolition of 2016 East Lewis & 212 N. Oregon. Mr. Garrison
moved to award contract for the demolition of 2016 E. Lewis and
212 N. Owens to the low bidder, Andrist Enterprises, in the
amount of $2,425 and $1,509.20 respectively. Seconded by Mr.
Kraft. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Kraft asked how the architect was coming along on Golf Course
Project' The City Manager replied he had received a draft copy
in mail today and hopes that a full report would be forthcoming
in early November.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the mee yng adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
Ed endler, Mayor
I ATTEST •
Eveln-Wells, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this day ..-i;i4.1A.44.4(.4.4.-/ , 1989.
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