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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1992
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8 .00 P.M. by Joyce DeFelice,
Mayor.
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Council Members present were: Joyce DeFelice,
Michael Garnson, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan
Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present were. Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; Dave McDonald, Community
Development Director; and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The meetuig was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION Mr. Garnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda
Seconded by Mr Lathim. Motion carried. Consent items are as
follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
July 6, 1992.
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $365,868.13 ($35,808.17 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 2746 through 2748; and $330,059 96 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 77330 through 77536).
C) Sale of Surplus Property. To declare Lot 21, Block 1, Keystone's
Addition, as surplus property and authonze staff to solicit sealed
bids for disposal of said property with the minimum bid set at
$100
D) AFIS Interlocal Agreement. To approve the AFIS Interlocal
Agreement and thereby authorize the Mayor to sign the
Agreement.
E) Resolution No 2023. To approve Resolution No 2023,
authonzing changes in bus stop location, by amending Resolution
No 1502
F) Resolution No 2 0 2 4: To approve Resolution No 2024,
authorizing Ben Franklin Transit Authority to install a bus
passenger bench on 28th Avenue
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
None.
VISITORS.
Mr Jim Sisk (Franklin County PUD Commissioner), of 1747 North 7th
Avenue, addressed Council to ask that the City not take any action
regarding the Wind Power Generating Proposal for Rattlesnake
Mountain. The Franklin County PUD neither endorses nor opposes
this project at this time as they are still gathering information
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Mr Sisk also objected to not being allowed to address the Council at
the Workshop Meeting held July 13, 1992 when this issue came up for
discussion Mayor DeFehce reassured Mr Sisk that if the Council later
chooses to take a position, it will do so only after public input and
would look to the PUD for information on this energy issue
REPORTS FROM COMM1 iThES AND/OR OFFICERS.
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that she gave a
welcome address to approximately 100 delegates attending the
Washington State Family Child Care Association Convention at the Red
Lion.
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - July 7.
1992 Mr Kilbury reported that the new banners at the Farmer's
Market add flair and color Starting in July the Farmer's Market will
be open on Thursday afternoons starting at 4 00 p m Received
comments on the Business Watch Cnme Prevention Program.
Tn-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - July 9. 1992 Mr
Kilbury reported that the Regional Council was authorized to sign
contracts for the SR-240 Area Study. The abandonment of the United
Pacific rail line from the Richland junction to Yakima was considered.
There was a presentation regarding the Twin Bndges Project starting
with it's location history and present status.
B F Transit Board Meeting - July 9. 1992 Mr Garnson reported that
the meeting was routine in nature.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - July 13. 1992 Mayor
DeFelice reported that she was unable to attend the meeting
TRIDEC Board Meetmg - July 16. 1992. Mayor DeFelice reported that
the Board is considering making changes to it's By-Laws The
proposed changes would amend the rule that gives the three cities
one vote The concern is that if the City Representative that has the
vote can't attend a meeting the cities go unrepresented Therefore, it
is proposed that another City Representative have voting authonty in
the absence of the person normally carrying the vote
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
None
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Ordinance No. 2880
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING "GOING OUT OF BUSINESS"
SALES; AND CREATING NEW CHAPTER 5.05 TO THE PASCO
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mr Garnson addressed Council and stated that he was uncomfortable
with an ordinance of this type and wanted it tabled until Council has a
chance to look at a similar ordinance from Spokane
MOTION Mr Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2880, an
ordinance regulating going out of business sales in the City of Pasco.
Mr Lathim seconded the motion. Motion earned.
MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to table Ordinance No 2880 until the
next regular meeting Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion
carried (Strode - No).
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Ordinance No. 2881
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING BUILDINGS, PERMITS, AND
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE PASCO
MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION. Ordinance No. 2881 was read by title only Mr. Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2881, adopting the 1991 Uniform
Building Code and, further, to approve the ordinance summary for
publication. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion earned.
Ordinance No. 2882
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 16 16.010 AND
16 20 010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION Ordinance No 2882 was read by title only Mr Garnson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2882, adopting the 1991 Edition of the
Uniform Housing Code and Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buidlings and, further, to approve the ordinance summary
for publication Mr. Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned
Ordinance No. 2883
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 16 08 010 AND
16 32 010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
MOTION. Ordinance No. 2883 was read by title only Mr. Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2883, adopting the 1991 Edition of the
Uniform Plumbing and Uniform Mechanical Code and, further, to
approve the ordinance summary for publication Mr Lathim seconded
the motion. Motion earned
Ordinance No. 2884
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER
18 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION. Ordinance No. 2884 was read by title only Mr Gamson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2884, adopting the 1991 Uniform Fire
Code and, further, to approve the ordinance summary for publication
Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Authonty to Hire Planner:
MOTION. Mr Garnson moved to authorize the City Manager to
employ a Growth Management Planner and, further, to include the
expenditure authority not to exceed $18,000 in the General Fund
Supplemental Budget. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion Motion
earned by a roll call vote of seven (7)
Demolition/Clean Up (315 South 25th Avenue):
MOTION* Mr. Jensen moved to award a contract for the demolition
and clean up of 315 South 25th Avenue to Andnst Enterpnses in the
amount of $6,468.00. Mr Lath= seconded the motion. Motion
carried
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ATTEST
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MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL.
Mayor DeFelice explained that the City has received a letter of
resignation effective September 30, 1992 from Shirley Sheppard,
Housmg Authonty Commissioner.
Mr. Hargrow asked if it would be appropnate to recognize her years of
service to the community. The other Councilmembers agreed
MOTION. Mr. Kilbury moved to accept Ms Sheppard's resignation
effective September 30, 1992, and to direct staff to begin advertising
for this vacancy. Mr Garnson seconded the motion. Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meetmg was adjourned at 8 35 P M
Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 3 day of 4,t3b1,4" , 1992.
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