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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.10.16 Council Minutes„ MINUTES 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 -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 16,1989 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) -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 16,1989 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. -3-