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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.04.01 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Joe Jackson, Mayor. By City Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Joyce II DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Dan Lathim, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen and E.A. Snider. Councilmember Charles Kilbury was absent from the meeting (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; David McDonald, Director of Community Development; James Ajax, Director of Public Works; Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Officer; and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Meeting, held March 18, 1991. b) Bills and Communications. To approve General Claims in the amount of $172,834.03 ($9,128.50 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 2648 and 2649; and $163,705.53 consisting of Claim I Warrant Nos. 69341 through 69520). d) Special Permit - Church/Parsonage (MF #91-06-SP). To approve the special permit for the Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana Espiritual to operate a church and parsonage, as recommended by the Planning Commission. e) Special Permit - Washington State Migrant Council Classrooms for Head Start. To approve the special permit for Washington State Migrant Council classrooms for the Head Start Program, as recommended by the Planning Commission. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Public Signing of Proclamation for "Spring Rally '91 Week", April 13-21, 1991. Mayor Jackson signed Proclamation, proclaiming April 13 - 21, 1991, as Spring Rally '91 Week, and presented Proclamation to Russell Wiseman. Mr. Wiseman briefly enlighted the council on proposed plans for the beautification of Pasco. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Good Roads Association Meeting. Mr. Snider reported that Norm McKibbin had been scheduled to speak, however, he became ill and was unable to attend. Discussion was held on financial problems ROLL CALL: C) Health District Funding Formula. To concur in the proposed five-year phase-in revision of the local funding formula for the Health District. -1- II PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 2813. Benton-Franklin District Health Board Meeting. Mr. Garrison reported a solid waste request by DOE for a site that has been in operation for a number of years. An agreement was presented for the Board to peruse and they presently have legal staff looking into options and legality. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 1991 faced by the State Good Roads Association and they approved $500 to help defray Tyee's debt. Mr. Snider requested a copy of their budget to see how money is allocated. TRIDEC Board Meeting. Mr. Lathim reported the meeting as routine in nature. They discussed the possibility of the Tri Cities becoming the flagship for DOE. Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting. Mrs. DeFelice stated they appointed Dan Sandburg to the Executive Board and changes to present Telephone Directory were discussed. They are considering an 800 number for weekend information. Plans are underway for proposed Railway Museum. Task Force for Safe Community. Mr. Jensen reiterated that various reports were given and he particularly commended parents from the High School for taking an active role to assist the less fortunate students and giving them a new sense of direction. Ben-Franklin Substance Abuse Coalition Board Meeting. Mr. Jensen reported that an Executive Board comprised of 9 members had been established for next year. The Board will total 35 members when complete. Funding will be used to combat substance abuse. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION AND BETTERMENT OF THE CITY'S WATER SYSTEM. Ordinance No. 2813 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2813, an Ordinance authorizing the extension and betterment of the City's Water System. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2814. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2799 VACATING CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 2814 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2814, amending Ordinance No. 2799 vacating certain alley and street rights-of-way in the Pasco Land Company's First Addition. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. -2- 1991. Jac son, Mayor 1 ATTES ls, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this,6day o MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 1991 NEW BUSINESS: Supplemental Agreement for Federal Aid on Oregon Avenue. Mr. Snider moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Washington State Department of Transportation to revise the funding for Oregon Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: The City Manager asked when Councilmembers would like to hold their Budget Planning Workshop. Concensus was to have it on the 5th Monday in April. Due to space limitations in Police Court, City Hall and Parks Administration, the City Manager asked councilmembers if they would like to walk through the areas so they will have a good understanding of the problem when staff presents its recommendation; hopefully in May. They agreed upon the week of April 22nd. The City Manager introduced Cathy Seaman, who will be covering all council meetings and assuming City Clerk responsibilities. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the mee ng adjourned at 8:15 P.M. I I I