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Home My WebLink About1991.04.15 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 15, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joe Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL By City Clerk Council members present were Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garnson, Joe Jackson, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, and E A Snider Councilmember Dan Lathim was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Director of Finance, David McDonald, Director of Community Development, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Webster Jackson, Purchasing! Personnel, and Kim Simons, Data Processing Specialist PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA Mr Snider moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Garnson Motion earned Consent items are as follows (a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting, held April 1, 1991 (b) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $272,230 48 ($9,462 90 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2651 and 2652, and $262,767 58 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 69521 through 69704) (c) Resolution No 1953 A Resolution creating a Heritage City Committee and appointing members thereto for the purposes of planning a Columbia River Bicentennial celebration 1 Agenda Report from David McDonald, Community Development Director, dated April 4, 1991 To approve Resolution No 1953, appointing individuals to serve on the Columbia River Hentage Committee for the city (d) Lease Agreement Kaddy Shak Restaurant 1 Agenda Report from Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, dated April 1, 1991 To approve the five-year Lease Agreement with Kaddy Shak, Inc for the use of the golf course restaurant and, further, authonze the Major to sign the Agreement (e) Resolution No 1954 A Resolution accepting work by Acme Matenals and Construction under contract No 90-03-05 1 Agenda Report from Dennis Wright, City Engineer, dated April 11, 1991 2 Engineer's Report To approve Resolution No 1954, accepting the work performed by Acme Materials and Construction under Contract No 90-03- 05 for miscellaneous sidewalk repairs (f) Resolution No 1955 A Resolution authorizing the lease/purchase of Hewlett-Packard computer hardware and &- Tech and Idaho Computer Services, Inc software 1. Agenda Report from Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, dated April 11, 1991 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, 1991 To approve Resolution No 1955, authonzing the City Manager to execute all necessary and appropriate documents for the acquisition of a new mainframe computer and software system PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Presentation of Proclamation for "Tn-Cities Chaplaincy Month", April, 1991 Mayor Jackson signed Proclamation, proclaiming Apnl, as "Tn- Cities Chaplaincy Month" and presented Proclamation to Tom Halazon, Director of the Tn-Cities Chaplaincy. Mr Halazon briefly enlightened council on the different methods and agencies used to accomplish their goals Presentation to Mr Donald E Cobb, Cross River Intenors, 105 North 4th Mayor Jackson presented and read letter from council to Mr Cobb welcoming Cross River Intenors to downtown Pasco VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMr1TEES AND/OR OFFICERS. Pasco Downtown Development Association Mr Kilbury reported that the Association discussed the distance requirement of itinerant merchants from conventional businesses. Park and Recreation Advisory Council Meeting Mrs DeFelice reported that there would be no grant money for some of the scheduled Memonal Pool improvements and that we would need to try again next year The Yard of the Month committee needs two additional judges Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Mrs DeFelice reported the meeting as routine in nature Tn-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Association and Recreation Committee Meeting Mr Jensen reported that the feasibility study for a Riverboat Dinner Tour is 1/3 complete and that such an endeavor could be supported in this area Benton-Franklin Substance Abuse Coalition Meeting Mr Jensen reported that the old Coast-to-Coast building was being looked at for a youth center. Tn-MATS Policy Advisory Committee. Mr Kilbury reported that a study was being undertaken in regards to improving and widening SR- 395 to Walulla Junction. Benton-Frankhn Transit Board Mr Garrison reported that a fuel spill at the fueling station behind the maintenance building lost about 100 gallons It is going to cost an estimated $20,000 - $40,000 to clean up the spill It was also reported that there would be no night bus routes as this would not be cost effective PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER L I D ON ROAD 24 It was noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized and all affected property owners notified of the hearing. One communication was received in opposition from Richard E. Ryder -2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, 1991 Mr Dennis Wright, City Engineer, stated that on March 4, 1991, council adopted Resolution No 1949 declanng its intent to order the improvement of Rd 24 between Lewis and Sylvester Streets and the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and landscaping on a portion of West Lewis Street At that time, council established Monday, April 15, 1991 at 8 00 p m as the time and place for a public heanng to be held on this matter. The notice of hearing was published on March 29, 1991 and March 30, 1991, and the notices of public heanng were mailed on March 28, 1991, all in accordance with the statutes of the State of Washington The proposed improvements to Road 24 include asphalt concrete surfacing, curbs, gutters, sidewalk, illumination, drainage facility and all other work necessary to provide a completed roadway The work on Lewis Street is to include the installation of curbs, gutter, sidewalks and landscaping Staff believes this is a worthwhile project and would recommend that council proceed with the L I D Mr Richard E Ryder read a letter that he had sent to council expressing his opinion and requesting that a portion of said L I D assessments be deducted from his portion of the assessment as he believes his property will not benefit from the Lewis Street improvement Mr Wayne Campbell addressed the council as legal representative of Mr Ryder He expressed his views that the proposed improvements to Lewis Street would benefit the city and not Mr Ryder Mr Dan Hultgren addressed the council as legal representative of Mr Barry Cohen owner of the Amencana Apartments He expressed this views that the proposed improvements on Lewis Street would be of significant benefit to Mr. Cohen as he is trying to improve his property to attract senior citizens as tenants Mr Rubstello addressed the council and explained that the sidewalks could be removed from the L I D and the owner be ordered to install same with out benefit of L I D financing Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordmance No 2815 to create L I D 121 Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried by the following roll call vote YES DeFelice, Garnson, Jackson, Jensen, Snider NO Kilbury ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No 1956 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BENTON-FRANKLIN HEALTH DISTRICT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED BY CHAPTER 70 95 RCW TO THE DISTRICT OVER SOLID WASTE HANDLING IN RESPECT TO A SOLID WASTE FACILITY LOCATED ON THE HANFORD NUCLEAR RESERVATION Resolution No. 1956 was ready by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 1956, approvmg the Health District agreement with the State Department of Ecology for certain solid waste -3- , ofihSclu"r401111Thyor MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, 1991 responsibilities Seconded by Mr Snider Motion earned by roll call vote of six (6) UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None. NEW BUSINESS. Reservoir Landscaping Bid Mr Gamson moved to award the contract for Reservior Landscaping, Project No 90-02-07 to the low bidder, Emory and Emory Construction in the amount of $97,745 56 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Seconded by Mr Jensen Mr Crutchfield noted the bid amount is $22,000 over the budgeted amount, but sufficient funds were available in the Water/Sewer Fund Motion earned by roll call vote of six (6) 1991 Overlays - Project No 91-3-02 Mr Snider moved to award the contract for the 1991 Overlays, Project No 91-3-02, to the low bidder, Transtate Paving in the amount of $76,885 00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Seconded by Mr Jensen Motion earned by roll call vote of six (6) 1991-1993 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local #280, IUOE Mr Garrison moved to approve the proposed 1991-1993 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pasco and Local #280, International Union of Operating Engineers Mr Snider seconded the motion Motion earned Library Contract Mr. Snider moved to approve the 10-year Agreement with the Mid-Columbia Library District for library services at the Pasco Library and authonzed the Mayor to sign the Agreement Mr Garnson seconded the motion Motion earned MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Special Workshop Meeting. Monday, April 29, 1991 was set for a Special Workshop meeting 1992 planning for budget purposes ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeti ned at 8 55 P M ATTEST Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 6 day of May , 1991 4