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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.04.16 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Joe Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Ed Hendler, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen and Charles Kilbury. Councilman E.A. Snider was absent (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; Dennis Wright, City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; David McDonald, Director of Community Development; and James Ajax, Director of Public Works. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Jensen requested that Item 3-F be removed from Consent Agenda and considered separately. (School Crossing at 22nd & Court). Mr. Garrison moved to approve Consent Agenda, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held April 2, 1990. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $753,367.93 ($5,065.86 being in the form of Wire Transfer No. 2536; $743,302.07 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 65190 through 65341). c) Lease Agreement - Grid Kids Association. To authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the Agreement between the City of Pasco and the Pasco Grid Kids Association. d) Resolution No. 1918. A Resolution fixing the time and place for a public hearing to consider vacation of a certain alley right-of-way within the City. e) Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Planning. To approve the Interlocal Agreement with Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference for Solid Waste/Moderate Risk Hazardous Waste Management Planning and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. f) Sun Willows Residential Development - Project No. 90-9-01. To authorize staff to call for bids for the construction of the water, sewer, street and other necessary improvements for construction of the residential sub-division at Sun Willows. g) PUD Designation the Village at Sun Willows (MF #90-4-PUD): To set 8:00 P.M., May 7, 1990, as the time and date for a Public Hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation on the PUD designation for the Village at Sun Willows. h) Preliminary Plat for the Village at Sun Willows (MF #90-5-PP). To set 8:00 P.M., May 7, 1990, as the time and date for a Public Hearing to consider the Preliminary Plat of the -1- Governmental Conference Meeting. Mr. Kilbury reported that he and the City Manager attended a meeting this date. Discussion ensued on the possibility of the State providing a person to write up loan packages to assist small businesses. Annual cost is estimated at $56,000; local money would have to pick up the tab after the first year. Concensus was to wait awhile before committing Pasco funds. II PUBLIC HEARINGS: MINUTES REGULAR MEETING -PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 1990 Village at Sun Willows, Phase I. 1) Appointments to Civil Service Commission/Personnel Board: To concur in the Mayor's appointments to the Civil Service Commission/Personnel Board, as follows: 1. To re-appoint Robert Gregson to a six-year term which will expire on February 17, 1996. 2. To appoint Launa Morasch to a term which will expire on February 17, 1994 (replacing Spencer Jilek). PROCLAMATIONS: There were no Proclamations. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS. Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. Mrs. DeFelice reported that Susan Moore gave an informative talk on nutrition, contracts and special meals. Art Finke gave a report on Area Agency grants which are operating within budget, and there are educational medical video tapes on various subjects available at the Senior Center. Substance Abuse Coalition Meeting. Mr. Jensen stated that a public relations representative briefed group on State-wide Awareness Week, scheduled for kickoff this fall. Cycle III grant application was presented for operating expenses (1991-92) totaling $160,000. Further grants for youth programs are being applied for. Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee. Mr. Kilbury reported that each member was asked to turn in comments on projects in their jurisdiction. Staff requested authorization to apply for additional funding for Lewis/Sylvester HPR Project, printing of Urban Area Bike Paths and invite regional planning organization with Walla Walla County. Use of gas tax monies, particularly 395, were discussed. Three alternates for North Richland Toll Bridge were shown with the southerly route being the preferred one. Transit Board Meeting. Mr. Hendler reported the meeting as routine with the major discussion centering around the Dial-A-Ride Program. There will be a meeting on April 21, 1990 to review consultant report in Dial-A-Ride System. MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN REGARDING CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON COURT STREET. It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized and all property owners notified. Mr. Dennis Wright, City -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 1990 Engineer, reported that questions were asked but there were no written protests. Mr. Dennis Dillman, Manager of Copeland Lumber, asked about time frame and whether or not they would be penalized for not getting improvement made in a timely manner. If The City were going to want new lighting installed, he felt this was the time to do it and not later on. Mr. Wright replied the City would like improvements made prior to the Goodwill Games, and the lights can be added later. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Garrison moved to reaffirm Resolution No. 1915 requiring the property owners along Court Street between 20th Avenue and 26th Avenue, on 20th Avenue between Sylvester and Court Streets, and 4th Avenue between Marie and Court Streets, to install curb, gutter and sidewalk and, if they fail to do so, require that the City make the installation and bill the property owner. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice. Motion carried. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 2773. AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE DISPENSING AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER/WINE IN MEMORIAL PARK AT THE PASCO GRAND OLE FOURTH CELEBRATION ON JULY 4, 1990. Ordinance No. 2773 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2773, permitting the dispensing and consumption of beer/wine in Memorial Park at the Pasco Grand Ole Fourth Celebration on July 4, 1990. Seconded by Mrs. DeFelice. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Goodwill Games Improvements. Mr. Jensen moved to authorize expenditure of up to $7,000 from the General Fund for wrought-iron flower poles and flower baskets to be installed in the 20th Avenue Median. Seconded by Mr. Kilbury. Mr. Garrison questioned how many banners had the Goodwill logo on them and if they could be used for other festivities later. Staff replied only 80 would have Goodwill logo and balance would be solid colors. Mrs. Dorothy Schoeppach, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, suggested that some cost of banners might be recouped through sale of Goodwill banners as souvenir items and any proceeds used to buy more solid banners or return monies to the City. Mrs. DeFelice asked if the banners would be made locally and the reply was negative. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Jensen moved to authorize expenditure of up to $18,000 from the Stadium/Convention Center Fund for banners and welcoming ceremony materials relating to the Goodwill Games. Seconded by Mr. Kilbury. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 1990 Overlays - Project No. 90-3-01. Mr. Hendler moved to -3- No further business, I ATTEST: me ng adjourn t1 at 8:40 P.M. -Ja son,-Mayor Eve yn Weils, City Clerk -1,0trrr'- -44r MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 1990 -Ix award the contract for 1990 overlays to the low bidder, Transtate Paving, Inc., in the amount of $174,116.75 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. Entranceway Enhancements. Mr. Jensen moved to authorize expenditure of up to $40,000 from the General Fund for entranceway enhancements in the vicinity of 20th and Argent, North 4th and SR 12 and 28th & Lewis. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried by roll call vote of six. Courthouse 0 & M Costs. Mr. Hendler moved to authorize the expenditure of $5,243 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the City's share of the new roof at the Franklin County Public Safety Building and, further, authorize the appropriate budget supplement. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried by roll call vote of six. Court Street - School Crossing Signs at 22nd Avenue. Mr. Hendler moved to enter into an agreement with the Pasco School District concerning the installation, operation and maintenance of a new overhead school crosswalk sign and flasher assembly to be installed on Court Street at 22nd Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Mr. Jensen asked if a study had been done at this location as well as 10th & Court. Staff replied that it had not been started but he felt something had to be done before school starts and the one proposed would be similar to the one used at Longfellow School. Mr. Jensen was still concerned that a flashing light would not solve the problem; further, how long would the study take? Staff noted this is the busy time of year for construction projects so they felt confident it could not be done before September unless the City contracted with a consultant. Mr. Garrison felt it was a piecemeal approach and would not stop cars traveling 30 - 35 mph. He felt we needed something to stop traffic and have the Police Department monitor crossing. Mr. Hendler stated we should be happy that we have an increase in traffic. It means growth, people, prosperity, etc. Main motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: The City Manager asked if May 9, 1990 would be satisfactory for a Financial Planning Workshop. Council concurred and set 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT: PASSED and APPROVED this 7 day ofLAG7 1990. -4-