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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.01.18 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Charles Kilbury, Mayor Pro-tern ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Garrison, Edgar Hargrow, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Councilmembers absent Joyce DeFelice Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Don Francis, Police Chief, and David McDonald, Community Development Director 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 Hargrow Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held January 3, 1994 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $415,920 38 ($22,085 25 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2843 and 2845, and $393,835 13 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 84659 through 84752) C) Appointment to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Donald J Barnard to Position No 1 on the Senior citizens Advisory Committee to a term which will expire on June 16, 1996 D) City Council Representation on Boards and Commissions To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Councilmembers to represent the city on board and commissions dunng calendar year 1994, as per list filed with the City Clerk PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS Ms Alice Doncaster, of 4122 W Mane St , voiceD her concern that since the Pasco School Board election there has been a measure of confusion concerning the cooperation and the commitment of the City to it's employee, Aaron Beasley, who was elected to the School Board Management has not displayed consistent support of Aaron's new responsibilities by allowing him to schedule vacation leave in excess of 45 days There doesn't appear to be any guaranty of Mr Beasley receiving the time off needed in order to attend School Board meetings Ms Doncaster's solution to the dilemma was to allow Mr Beasley to attend School Board meetings with a radio response pager, and to allow him to apply for vacation leave as needed MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 18, 1994 Mr Crutchfield stated to Council that there is a union contract in place There is a clear and distinct process for Mr Beasley to utilize in requesting time off If he feels grieved he has the right as a member of the bargaining unit to file a grievance If rules are being changed unilaterally by the Fire Chief the Union, historically, has been very quick to file a grievance There are numerous processes available to Mr Beasley within the work place environment that have been well established and by which all of his fellow employees are obligated to live by Mayor Pro-tern Kilbury stated that if a union contract is in place it would not be within the power of the Council to change it unilaterally and that a Council meeting is not the proper forum for solving union grievances Union contracts are enforceable by both sides and they must be that way They cannot be changed by one side They must be changed through the negotiation process REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice was absent No report given Pasco Downtown Development Association Meeting - January 4, 1994 Mr Kilbury reported that the PDDA requested a meeting without liaison members in attendance Park and Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - January 6, 1994 Mayor DeFelice was absent No report given Air Pollution Control Board Meeting - January 6, 1994 Mr Hargrow reported that a resolution was passed changing the organization's name to the Benton & Franklin Clean Air Authority A resolution was passed to express their intent to cooperate with the Department of Ecology to develop solutions to solve the areas blowing dust problem The 1994 Budget was revised to reflect revenue changes due to Walla Walla County withdrawing from the organization Mr Lathim felt that maybe Pasco should pull out of the organization and that dust problems are nature's problems He also felt one monitor (located on the Bon Marche building at Columbia Center) was not an adequate indicator for claiming that there are problems in Franklin County with blowing dust He requested more information from the organization on their rules and regulations Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - January 10, 1994 Mayor DeFelice was absent No report given BFRC Tr -MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - January 12, 1994 Mr Kilbury reported that the minimum requirements for Benton/Franklin/Walla Walla RTPO Transportation Enhancement Projects for 1995 were adopted Discussion items included The status of the Regional Surface Transportation Program, the Enhanced Cement workshop, SR 12 & SR 125 connection, and using the Road Rater for railroad use B F Transit Board Meeting - January 13, 1994 Mr Gamson reported that the main topic of the meeting was a committee report that studied night service It was recommended that a contracted service be tried using a local taxi company This recommendation was rejected and staff was asked to look into other possibilities PUBLIC HEARINGS None 2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 18, 1994 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2980 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 960 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 2980, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 2980, amending PMC Chapter 9 60 dealing with nuisances and authorize publication by summary Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 2990 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS BEHIND THE FRONT YARD SET BACK IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 6 04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW SECTION 6 04 093 MOTION Ordinance No 2990, was read by title only Mr Hargrow moved to adopt Ordinance No 2990, amending PMC Chapter 6 04 dealing with sanitation and authorize publication by summary Mr Gamson seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 2991 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING AN INTERFUND LOAN INTEREST RATE AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2779 MOTION Ordinance No 2991, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2991, amending Ordinance No 2779 by reducing the rate of interest from eight percent per annum to three-and-one-half percent per annum Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 2107 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK ON COURT STREET BETWEEN ROAD 36 AND ROAD 40 AT THE EXPENSE OF ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING MOTION Resolution No 2107, was read by title only Mr Strode moved to approve Resolution No 2107, declaring Council's intention to order the installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks on Court Street, between Road 36 and Road 40 at the expense of the abutting property owners and, further, for setting February 7, 1994, at 8 00 p m in the City Council Chambers as the time and the place for a public hearing on the matter Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 2108 A RESOLUTION PERMANENTLY DESIGNATING A PORTION OF COURT STREET AS A NO CRUISING AREA MOTION Resolution No 2108, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to approve Resolution No 2108, designating a portion of Court Street as a no cruising area Mr Strode seconded the motion Mr Kenneth M Knudsen, of 724 W Agate St #B, addressed Council to express his opposition to the proposed resolution He felt it was -3- Charles Kilbury, Mayor Pro- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 18, 1994 despicable to restrict the free traffic of citizens down a public street He also felt it was wrong to further restrict personal freedoms and personal activities Mr Hargrow explained to Mr Knudsen that he understands how he feels, however, following public hearings it was determined that this was the only course available to Council Following a voice vote the motion carried unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Parks and Recreation Department Potential 1994 Capital Improvement Projects MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize and direct the City Manager to cause the installation of field lights at Walter's Field at a cost not to exceed $75,000 and include the expenditure in the 1994 Capital Projects Supplemental Budget Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote MOTION Mr Strode moved to authonze and direct the City Manager to cause installation of appropriate landscape and appurtenances in the downtown street corners at a cost not to exceed $15,000 and to include the expenditure in the 1994 Capital Projects Supplemental Budget Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Special Meeting - TRAC Agreement Mr Crutchfield explained that efforts have been made to iron out the TRAC Agreement He reported that last week, at all day meetings, a lot of significant questions were answered with respect to the mterlocal agreement and the basics for the recreational area ground lease Those documents will be refined by the attorneys and it's been urged by the Bond Committee that the City and County execute those documents as soon as possible Mr Strode moved to approve a Special Meeting to be held on January 31, 1994 at 7 30 p m Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 40 P M ATTEST Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 5.I__ day of UCtni_ecit fj , 1994 - 4 -