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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).
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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
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requesting braille signs at bus stops, education via cassette
tapes, etc.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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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.