HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.05.04 Council MinutesMINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 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,
Edgar Hargrow, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl
Strode Mike Garrison, absent (excused). Also present were Gary
Crutchfield, City Manager; Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, Dave
McDonald, Community Development Director, and Kurt Luhrs,
Administrative Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION Mr Jensen 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
Apnl 20, 1992
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $245,721 64 ($17,447 12 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 2725 and 2727, and $228,274 52 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 76327 through 76494)
Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of
$402,155 36, Payroll voucher Nos 24885 through 25073, and
25074 through 25264
C) Special Permit Mini-Storage Facility in a C-1 Zone (MF #92-09-
SP) To approve the special permit for a mini-storage facility on
Lot 1, Short Plat 78-18.
D) Special Permits Location of 10-Acre City Park (MF #92-17-SP)
To approve the special permit for a 10-acre city park at the
northwest corner of Road 36 and Argent Place
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
"Older American Month", May. 1992 Mayor DeFelice presented a
Proclamation to Mr Don Barnard, President, Pasco/Franklin County
Senior Citizen Association
"Yard of the Month" Awards. April. 1992 The following Pasco
residents were presented Certificates of Appreciation from City
Council
Agustin and Maria Nunez, 601 South Wehe Street
Lloyd Allbnght, 1228 South 13th Lane, (unable to attend)
Gene and Connie Russell, 324 North 6th Avenue, (unable to
attend)
G R and Karel Caraway, 1114 West Henry Street, (unable to
attend)
Clement and Radeen Roy, 1904 North 17th Avenue
Mike and Miclu Eby, 4212 Mojave Dnve, (unable to attend)
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 1992
VISITORS
Ilene Crawford, of 1635 West Cartmell, addressed Council to request
that she be notified if Mr. Harry Keyes applied for an extension of his
special permit that expired April 30, 1992
Mr Crutchfield explained to her that all property owners located
within 300' would be notified by mail should Mr Keyes apply for an
extension of his special permit
REPORTS FROM commn ILES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on April 21 she
attended a luncheon at Capt Gray Elementary School and toured the
school
On April 22, gave a welcoming address at the Washington Association
of Police Chiefs and Sheriffs.
On April 23, attended a banquet of the Washington Association of
Pohce Chiefs and Sheriffs
On April 23, at noon, attended a TRIDEC Board meeting
On April 24, attended a meeting of the Pasco Pride Committee
On April 27, attended a video interview at United Artists Cable with
Mr Crutchfield and Ray Hart to promote the McLoughlin Bond Issue
On April 28, attended the Boundary Review Board Hearing
On April 29, attended and participated in the ceremonies for the ESL
Awareness Program at Columbia Basin College
On May 1, participated in opening ceremonies for the Special
Olympics.
On May 1, in the afternoon, attended a PIE luncheon and a meeting of
the Tri-City Herald Editorial Board
On May 2, rode in the Cinco De Mayo parade and also gave a welcome
address to open the Farmer's Market
TRIDEC Board Meeting - April 23. 1992. Mayor DeFelice reported
that the main focus of the meeting was to examine the results of the
feasibility study as to whether or not to have a renaissance program
B F District Health Board Budget Committee Meetings - April 23 and
30 1992 Mr Strode reported that a list of services and proposed fee
increases was presented to the Committee At this point the
Environmental Health Department has gone through all of the solid
waste, wastewater treatment services, food service charges and
proposed fees for these types of services
B F Regional Council Meeting - April 24. 1992 Mr Kilbury reported
that the Executive Director outlined some changes in the agenda
Costs to-date figures were given through March, 1992 The present
status of the Regional Revolving Loan Fund was presented Vouchers
for April, 1992 were approved The City of Prosser's application for a
DOT Capital Assistance Grant for their transit system, in the amount of
$4,200, was endorsed The Moderate Risk Waste Plan was adopted by
the Council
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 1992
Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting - April 28. 1992 Mayor
DeFehce reported, as Alternate, that there was an update on the Tn-
Cities Market Enhancement Committee There was discussion on cash
flow projections and budget revisions
Emergency Medical Services Council Meeting - May 4. 1992 Mr
Strode reported that a presentation outlining the prevention of drunk
driving was given by the South Central Region Injury Prevention
Coordinator There was a shde presentation on some of the potential
costs and effects of the drunk driving problem in our area There was
extensive discussion on budgets as State monies have not been
approved to continue past June 30, 1992, local funding will likely be
proposed
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Membership in the Energy Communities Alliance Mr Kilbury
addressed Council and expressed his concern that joining this Alliance
would not be cost effective when weighed against the benefits
received.
Mr Crutchfield explained that joining the Alliance would enable the
City to stay abreast of activities and policies enacted by the DOE and
that through the Alliance the City's voice would be heard
MOTION. Mr. Strode moved to approve City of Pasco membership in
the Energy Communities Alliance Mr Jensen seconded the motion
Motion carned (Kilbury and Hargrow voted no)
Intersection of Oregon Avenue and Lewis Street Mr Ajax addressed
Council and explained that a new grant program makes the submission
of this project a good candidate for funding as Oregon Avenue was
recently designated as a state highway (SR397)
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the
Federal Aid Prospectus for the upgrading and improvement of the
Lewis Street and Oregon Avenue intersection, to include widening the
roadway to accommodate left-turn pockets, together with the
installation of a new traffic actuated traffic signal Mr Lathim
seconded the motion Motion carried
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Mr. Strode requested that staff research the existing covenants for
Sun Willows in regards to the Item 1-H, which bans the installation of
radio antennas as he objects to this language He referred staff to FCC
Rules, Part 97, paragraph 15, subparagraph (e) for justification of his
objections
Mr Strode presented a check for $100 to the Pasco Pride Bond
Committee for the renovation of the Old McLoughlin School
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT , ,
MAY 4, 1992
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 20 P M
Felice, Mayor
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ATTEST
Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this dg day of , 1992
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