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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.06.21 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 1993 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present. Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Edgar Hargrow, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Councilmembers absent Chris Jensen Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, David McDonald, Community Development Director, James Ajax, Public Works Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held June.7, 1993 - B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $359,894 37 ($19,105 18 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2808, and $340,789 19 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 81699 through 81874) C) Resolution No 2086. To approve Resolution No 2086, establishing a committee to study and make recommendations to the City Council concerning "cruising" To concur in the Mayor's appointment of the following individuals to the Cruising Committee Councilmember Chris Jensen Councilmember Dan Lathim Stan Stinson (Mr Quik's) Donna Sturgis (Brass Comb) Mary Braxton (Pasco High School Student) Cohn Hastings (Pasco High School Student) Bnan Davis (Young Adult) Richard Welch (Young Adult) John Morgan (Parent Representative) Terry Trulson (Parent Representative) Eileen Crawford (Resident Representative) Bodie Hawk (Resident Representative) D) Addemdum to City-County Jail Agreement To approve the Addendum to the Inter-Governmental Agreement for use of Franklin County Correctional (Jail) Facilities, extending the term of the lease to August 1, 1993, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same E) Resolution No 2088 To approve Resolution No 2088, fixing 8 00 p m, July 19, 1993, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1993 F) Six-Year Street Construction Program To set Tuesday, July 6, 1993, at 8 00 p m, as the date and time to conduct a public heanng on the proposed 1994-1999 Six-Year Street Construction Program PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS Mayor DeFelice introduced Mr Thurman McGee as the leader of the "Christian Bngade", a group that has been organized to help prevent juvenile delinquency by giving young boys positive male role models These men have committed themselves to spending time with the boys, and were commended by Mayor DeFelice for their service to the community and young boys in the community REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on June 9th, she attended the Riverview Task Force meeting On June 10th, gave a welcome address to the Masonic Convention, and later in the day attended Pasco's Water Quality Day. On June 11th, met with the representative from U S West Communications and learned that they have some foundation dollars On June 16th, gave a welcome address to the VFW Convention On June 17th, attended a meeting with Govenor Lowry and later that evening he participated in a Town Meeting On June 21st, attended the Open House for the Pasco Chamber of Commerce at their new location BFRC Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - June 10, 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that various members discussed on-going projects in their areas The Port of Benton requested funding for updating the Richland Airport Master Plan The B F Transit requested computer upgrades It was determined that the Bowes/Rattlesnake Ridge to Prosser route into the Hanford Project was not feasible at this time Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - June 14, 1993 Mayor DeFelice reported that routine reports were given Mr Finke pointed out that there are some major problems with the air conditioning unit Special Meeting of the Pasco Downtown Development Association Board - June 15. 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that Mr Mark Mornsette contacted Mr Bob Bailie about purchasing the building that the Villiage Market Place is located in and made an offer of $40,000 with 15% down and a five (5) year payout BFRC Overall Economic Development Plan Meeting - June 17, 1993' Mayor DeFelice reported that during this yearly meeting different projects were catagonzed and then prioritized Under the Public Works catagory Pasco's Northeast Sewer Extension was ranked as #1 B F Regional Council Board Meeting - June 18. 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that the Overall Economic Development Plan was adopted There was a proposal to renew the lease at the Regional Council - 2 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1993 premises, but as there wasn't a quorum present it was agreed to accept a concensus opinion to renegotiate the contract B F Transit Board Meeting - June 3. 1993. Mr Garrison reported that the possibility of night service was discussed There will be public heanngs in West Richland, Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco on this issue The Transit will be participating in a co-op with the Mid- Columbia Regional Library Children will be able to get a booklet from either the Library or the Transit that will allow them free transportation between their homes and the Library during the summer for Summer Reading Programs There will also be bus service for the Tn-City Chinook games this year PUBLIC HEARINGS. Wastewater Facilities Plan. Mr Ajax, Director of Public Works, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law. He explained that Mr. Tony Krutch would be presenting the recommended option for upgrading and expanding the Treatment Plant, as well as prepanng the facilities plan that identifies all of the city's wastewater needs Staff clearly wants a Treatment Plant that would meet the requirements of the law and one where the cost of operations would be reasonable MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN DATED JUNE, 1993 Mr Tony Krutch, of HDR Engmeenng, addressed Council and gave a bnef overview of the proposed plan He explained that the objectives of the plan are to identify a cost effective solution that meets State and Federal requirements, as well as the city's needs for future expansion It was decided that a gravity collection system is what the city needs, with a minimal number of pump stations due to the flat terrain It was also decided that the integrity of the current trickling filter system would be maintained as much as possible The proposed plan would get the city to the year 2018, however, it would not all be built initially It would be built in stages to mitigate some of the economic impacts on the community and still meet the water quality and economic cntiena set out for the Treatment Plant Mr Tom Kidwell, of 4320 Riverhaven, addressed Council and stated that he felt this was something that the city needed to go ahead with and that the proposed plan was a good one that he fully supported Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed MOTION. Mr. Garnson moved to approve the Wastewater Facilities Plan as presented, implementation to be dependent on securing adequate revenues, including external grants and low-interest loan financing Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Resolution No. 2089 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR LOANS AND GRANTS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE FOR FINANCING THE COSTS OF THE UPGRADE AND EXPANSION OF THE CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1993 MOTION Mr Lathim moved to approve Resolution.iNo .. 2089, authorizing the City Manager to make application for grant and low- interest loan funding to implement the proposed projects, including the expansion and upgrade of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, all as outlined in the Wastewater System Facility Plan Mr. Garrison seconded the motion Motion carned unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS. Ordinance No. 2943 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING VOTING DISTRICTS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 1 10 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION. Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2943, concerning voting districts and amending Chapter 1 10 of the Pasco Municipal Code Mr Hargrow seconded the motion MOTION Mr. Kilbury moved to amend Ordinance No 2943, the description for District One, by striking through Precinct Ten, as it does not exist Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously The original motion as amended carried unanimously , Ordinance No. 2944 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE DISPENSING AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER/WINE IN MEMORIAL PARK AT THE PASCO GRAND OLE FOURTH CELEBRATION ON JULY 3, 1993. MOTION Ordinance No 2944, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2944, permitting the dispensing and consumption of beer/wine in Memorial Park at the Pasco Grand Ole Fourth Celebration on July 3, 1993 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned (Hargrow - No) UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Charge for Voter Registration Services MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the voter registration fee based on $1 70 per voter and direct the City Manager to include the expense in the 1993 General Fund Supplemental Budget Mr Lath= seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously by roll call yes vote of six (6) Additional Secretary Position. MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the creation of a full-time Secretary I position and include the additional cost in the 1993 General Fund Supplemental Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously by roll call yes vote of six (6) Award of a Contract for the Selective Demolition of the Old McLoughlin Junior High School MOTION Mr Lathim moved to award the contract for selective demolition of the old McLoughlin Junior High School to the low bidder, Mike M Johnson, Inc, in the amount of $344,278 00 and, -4- eFelice, Mayor 4011711',A MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1993 further, 8 to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously by roll call yes vote of six (6) MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL. None ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 53 P M ATTE ST Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this G day of , 1993 1 • • it " 5 t • r 5 • • 5 -5