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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.02.18 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 199k, CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 i) M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL. By Deputy City Clerk Council members present were* Joyce DeFehce, Michael Garrison, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode. Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager: Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development: Jim Jand Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr. Garrison moved to amend the Consent Agenda to include Resolution No 1994, opposing Senate Bill 6408 (Item I) Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion carried MOTION. Mr. Garrison moved to approve the 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 February 3, 1992 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $467,943 60 ($13,400.37 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2711 and 2712, and $454,543 23 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 75119 through 75319) C) Abatement Cost Recovery - 807 South Third Avenue To fix 8 00 p m, March 2, 1992, as the time and date to hold a public hearing to determine the method of recovery city costs for abatement activities at 807 South Third Avenue. D) Abatement Cost Recovery - 606 East "A" Street To fix 8 00 p m, March 2, 1992, as the time and date to hold a public hearing to determine the method of recovery city costs for abatement activities at 606 East "A" Street. E) Ambulance Service Agreement with Franklin County Fire District #3 To approve the proposed Agreement between the City and Franklin County Fire District #3 for ambulance and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement F) Resolution No 1993 To approve Resolution No. 1993, amending the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program Rules. G) Appointment to City of Pasco/Franklin County Housing Authority Board To concur in the Franklin County Commissioners' re- appointment of Cynthia Hayes to Position No 1 on the Housing Authority Board to a term which will expire on January 28, 1997 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1992 H) Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pasco and Local #1433. International Association of Firefighters. To approve the 1992- 1993 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Local #1433, International Association of Firefighters, as tentatively agreed, and authonze the Mayor to sign the same I) Resolution No 1994 To approve Resolution No 1994, opposing Senate Bill 6408, which would restrict the local use of real estate excise taxes PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS Ms Donna Raines, Rt 14 box 2283, Kennewick, addressed Council on behalf of the Northwest Youth Summit on Fitness to express their appreciation for the financial assistance they received from the City of Pasco REPORTS FROM COMMI IMES AND/OR OFFICERS. Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on February 4, she attended a dinner to meet Mr. Ted Bisson the new superintendent of Terminal Operations at Burhngton Northern On February 5-6, attended AWC Conference m Olympia. On February 12, in the morning attended a program at St Patrick's School to help kick off their campaign for bicycle safety St Patrick's School received a grant to be used for the purchase of bicycle helmets On February 12, in the afternoon attended a McLoughlin Remodel Committee meeting and discussed whether or not this issue could be put on the ballot this Spring On February 12, in the evening attended a meeting with Sea-First executives to discuss the local impact of the proposed merger between the Bank of America and Security Pacific Bank It was announced that after the merger is complete in Washington State they will be commited to a ten (10) year program of lending not less than $150 million a year to low and moderate income citizens and businesses On February 13, attended the Pasco Chamber of Commerce Legislative Hotline Meeting and lobbied for TRAC Also urged our Legislators to support legislation that would allow additional ballot items to be placed on the same ballot as the presidential pnmary On February 13, in the evening attended the Tn-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau meeting where the annual report was presented A committee was formed to track the need for additional convention space On February 14, invited to have breakfast at the Tn-Cities Retirement Inn and go on a tour of the facilities Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - February 4. 1992 Mr Kilbury reported that he was unable to attend the meeting due to personal reasons Association of Washington Cities Legislative Action Conference - February 5-6. 1992 Mayor DeFelice reported that the focus of the conference was on legislative issues where the AWC outlined their legislative pnonties -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1992 Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - February 10. 1992 Mayor DeFelice reported that the meeting was routine in nature with statistical reports bemg given on programs offered by the Center Tri-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - February 13. 1992 Mr Kilbury reported that Duane Barenson, the Director of the Department of Transportation, was present and gave a wide ranging, detailed report on future developments in the field of transportation as a result of the ISTEA Act of 1991 Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - February 13. 1992 Mayor DeFelice reported that discussion was about the money that was allocated for the 1992 capital improvements The Park Board wants to make a recommendation to Council on whether the money should be spent on a pool slide at Memonal Park or the creation of more soccer fields Discussed the "Yard of the Month" program, which will be starting up again in Apnl and ending in October The possibility of extending this program to a year around program was discussed There's a need for more judges on the 'Yard of the Month" panel. B F Transit Board Meeting - February 13. 1992 Mr Garrison reported that authonzation was given to purchase four (4) new Motorola Radios for four (4) new buses Also approved purchasing additional fare boxes and vaults. Approved two (2) ninety (90) day contracts to handle the twenty-four (24) hour dispatching services on hours that are not provided by the Transit, and to provide ambulatory services on off hours PUBLIC HEARINGS None ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS. Riverview Sewer. Mayor DeFelice convened a Joint Pasco City Council and Franklin County Board of Commissioners meeting to discuss Riverview Sewer needs and explained that the meeting was requested by the Franklin County Commissioners. Mayor DeFelice opened the meeting by saying that all those present were very anxious to solve the Riverview sewer issue and the City is especially anxious to extend sewer lines and expand the treatment plant to be able to provide service to the Northwest Annexation Area Once this happens it's gomg to be a catalyst for development and this growth and progress is going to be of benefit to the City and to the County and the City would like to include Riverview in this service area because it would be a logical service area for the City of Pasco and is seen as being in the City's urban growth area as defined by the Growth Management Act Mayor DeFelice expresse&the hope that the joint meeting would result in something that would help resolve the Riverview Sewer issue. 3 MINUTES RE GULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1992 Commissioner Neva Corkrum addressed the Council and expressed her thanks for the Council accepting their request for a joint meeting and they were waitmg to hear from the City Council as to their stance on the annexation issue. Individual members of the City Council expressed their belief that annexation of the Riverview area, either at the time of sewer service or at some future date, is a necessary and logical progression for the City of Pasco The Commissioners expressed their belief that the City and County could enter into a partnership, divide the costs for these improvements and no require the citizens involved to agree to annexation. After a general discussion between the two (2) bodies, Mayor DeFehce Invited the County to submit a written proposal, including time lines, financing and the County's proportionate share of the costs. After the proposal is received, the respective Sewer Extension Committees could meet to discuss it MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL None ADJOURNMENT. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 15 P M ATTEST Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day of _Mcg zr_CA, 199a -4-