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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.03.18 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 1991 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: Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, E.A. Snider, and Michael Garrison. Councilmember Joyce DeFelice was absent (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; David McDonald, Director of Community Development, and James Ajax, Public Works Director. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of Regular Meeting, held March 4, 1991. b) Bills and Communications. To approve General Claims in the amount of $280,164.49 ($17,888.92 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 2644 and 2646; and $262,275.57 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 69123 through 69140). c) Resolution No. 1951. A Resolution to acknowledge the years of service by the Young Family to the Pasco community. d) 1991 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Interlocal Agreement. To approve the Interlocal Agreement for the 1991 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. e) Lease of City Property for Farming Purposes. To approve the addendum to the lease with Tippett Land and Mortgage Company, extending the lease of certain City property for farming purposes and authorize the Mayor to sign the addendum. f) Installation of Mid-Walk Crosswalk on Lewis Street. To authorize staff to cause the installation of a mid-block crosswalk on Lewis Street, approximately 100 feet east of 4th Avenue and, further, to take all required steps and actions to reduce 4th Avenue between Lewis and Columbia to a two-lane roadway with angle parking on both sides. g) 1991 Overlays. To authorize staff to call for bids for the 1991 Overlays. h) Resolution No. 1952. A Resolution authorizing the purchase of 44 tax foreclosed lots in Desert Wind Estates and Sunland Heights No. 1 Additions to the City of Pasco, from Franklin County. 1) Appointments to Housing Authority Board. To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Jose Sifuentez to Position No. 5 on the Housing Authority Board to a term which will expire on January 28, 1996 (replacing Alan Newbill). -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 1991 j) Re-appointments to the Parks/Recreation Advisory Council. To concur in the Mayor's re-appointments of Ron Baker and Clara Upton to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Council, to terms which will expire on February 2, 1994. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Presentation of Plague to the Young Family. Mayor Jackson presented a plaque to the Young Family; Pat and Bob Young and Howard and Sally Young, expressing the City's appreciation for their contribution to the downtown community and citizens of Pasco. Public Signing of Proclamation for "Poison Prevention Week in Pasco." Mayor Jackson signed Proclamation, proclaiming the week of March 17 - 23, 1991 as "Poison Prevention Week" and presented it to Mrs. Sandra Knott of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Mr. Joseph Mosebar of the Pasco Kiwanis Club. Trinidad and Ignacio Cardenas, LaFlor de Michoacan Bakery - 507 West Lewis. Mayor Jackson presented Trinidad Cardenas with a written commendation, welcoming La Flor de Michoacan Bakery to downtown Pasco. Santos Herrera, Santos Cafe, 510 W. Lewis. Mayor Jackson presented Mrs. Santos with a written commendation, welcoming Santos Cafe to downtown Pasco. VISITORS: Mr. Dan Blasedale thanked the City of Pasco for investing in Highland Park playing field, and in turn, asked Walt Swearingen to come forward along with Mayor Jackson. He presented them with a plaque of appreciation from Highland Park Grid Kids, thanking them for making this field a reality. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Pasco Downtown Development Association. Mr. Kilbury reported that Joe Pryce, Chairman of Facade Improvement Committee, commented that Architect Ken Larson had exceeded his hours and costs now total approximately $400. The expense was approved. Four new grand openings were recognized and Chuck Coleman reported on Farmer's Market area. Membership visitation is only partly complete and members are encouraged to complete their business as soon as possible. Tr-MATS. Mr. Kilbury stated that reports had been given by Jack Richardson, Port of Benton; Dick Larson, Department of Transportation; Bob Drake, Benton County Commissioner; Ken Miller, Franklin County Commissioner; and Charles Kilbury, Pasco City Councilman. The final 1992 United Planning Work Program with an augmented $13,000 in the legislative County base was adopted, along with an amendment to the Transit 1991 Transportation Improvement Plan involving purchasing transit rolling stock. Some discussion ensued on correspondence from JUB Engineers, protesting to the Washington State Dept. of Transportation, regarding engineering projects on the eastern side of the State being given to West side engineering firms. Benton-Franklin Transit Board. Mr. Garrison reported that meeting was routine in nature. Discussion was held on 6-Year Transit Development Plan, and sight impaired citizens were -2- oe Jckôfr Mayor MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 1991 requesting braille signs at bus stops, education via cassette tapes, etc. PUBLIC HEARINGS: I None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 2812. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON A PORTION OF BONNEVILLE STREET AND AMENDING SECTION 10.56.080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 2812 was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2812, prohibiting parking on a portion of Bonneville Street between 9th & 10th Avenues. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: None. II ADJOURNMENT: No further business, e meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. ATTEST: Eve el s, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this // day o , 1991.