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Home My WebLink About05-15-1995 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garnson, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, Dick Enckson, Parks & Recreation Director, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Gamson moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion earned unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held May 1, 1995 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $902,000 55 ($17,197 66 bemg in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2987 and 2988, and $884,802 89 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 91546 through 91754) C) Resolution No 2185 To approve Resolution No 2185, a Joint Resolution with Franklin County PUD regardmg the conversion of overhead electncal facilities in the City of Pasco PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS "Emergency Medical Services Week," May 14 - 20, 1995 Mayor DeFelice read and presented a proclamation for "Emergency Medical Services Week" to Paramedic Don Andres of the Pasco Fire Department Paramedic Andres thanked Mayor DeFelice and mvited those present at the meetmg to go to the Farmer's Market on Saturday, May 20, 1995, where Fire Department staff will be performmg blood-pressure checks for free Mr Crutchfield pointed out that Paramedic Andres is one of the City's original paramedics since the paramedic service started sixteen (16) years ago He felt that the City of Pasco's paramedics do a great job and do the City proud VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On May 5, gave monthly Mayor's report at KONA Radio MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 1995 On May 6, participated in the Cmco de Mayo parade and activities This coincided with the openmg of the Farmer's Market On May 8, attended a "Teacher's Appreciation" luncheon hosted by the Pasco Chamber of Commerce On May 10, attended (unclear due to equipment malfunction) Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting, May 4, 1995 Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting, May 8, 1995 Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting BFRC Tn-MATS RTPO Policy Advisory Board Meeting, May 11, 1995 Mr Kilbury reported that each junsdiction gave a report on items of note for their area The following items were approved SR-240 Phase 2 Study report, and the Steptoe Street Study report B F Transit Board Meeting, May 11, 1995 Mr Garrison reported that a resolution for a contract to develop the north parking area was approved, placing logo's on the sides of the buses advertising the three (3) professional teams in the Tn-City area, there was discussion about having special bus routes for attendance at the new Baseball Stadium, boarding was up significantly, and the budget is at 22% year-to-date PUBLIC HEARINGS None ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 2186 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF PASCO, KENNEWICK AND RICHLAND FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM MOTION Resolution No 2186 was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to approve Resolution No 2186, authonzmg the City Manager to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Cities of Kennewick and Richland for the HOME Program Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carned unanimously Resolution No. 2187: A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE PROPOSED SNAKE RIVER SALMON RECOVERY PLAN DRAFTED BY THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, AS WELL AS RELATED ACTIONS BY THE NORTHWEST POWER PLANNING COUNCIL, AND SUPPORTING THE ALTERNATIVE RECOVERY PLANS THAT RELY ON BIOLOGICAL AND COST-EFFECTIVE CRITERIA MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to approve Resolution No 2187, opposing the proposed Snake River Salmon Recovery Plan drafted by the National Marine Fishenes Service, as well as related actions by the Northwest Power Planning Council, and supporting the Alternative Recovery Plans that rely on biological and cost-effective cntena Mr Jensen seconded the motion -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 1995 MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to amend the resolution m paragraph 2, line 1, after the word "a" strike the next four words "John Day Pool draw- down," and substitute this wording, "draw-down of the John Day Pool or the other four (4) Lower Snake River Dams" Mr Strode seconded the motion Mr Hargrow felt that the actions the Council was taking would have no effect on the situation He felt a power struggle is being waged over control of the river systems between the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Army Corps of Engineers, therefore, he would abstain from this action The amended motion earned (Hargrow - abstam) The original motion as amended earned (Hargrow - abstain) UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Request for Admissions Tax Exemption MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to waive the requirement to pay admissions tax for the dance sponsored by the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada to be held June 17, 1995 Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Mr Strode opposed the request for tax exempt status He felt the impact on the applicants was minimal, however, approving action of this type could pose a threat to the City's ability to administer the admissions tax It could set a precedent for an event that does not directly benefit the public at large Motion failed by the following roll call vote Yes - Hargrow, Kilbury, No - Jensen, Strode, DeFelice, Garrison, Lathim Proposed Agreement for Professional Services - LaMothe and Associates/City of Pasco for the "RV Boatplex" MOTION: Mr Jensen moved to approve the Agreement for Professional Services - LaMothe and Associates/City of Pasco for the "RV/Boatplex" and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously TRIDEC Marketing Group MOTION: Mr Garrison moved to approve the City of Pasco participation in the TRIDEC Marketmg Group Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mayor DeFelice expressed disappointment at the lack of full representation allowed for the City on the TRIDEC Governing Board Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote Demolition Contracts MOTION Mr Jensen moved to award the demolition contracts for 107 West Shoshone and 129 and 129-1/2 West Sylvester to the low bidder, Andnst Enterprises, in the amount of $4,069 45 and $14,579 95 respectively Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 1995 Northwest Pipeline Corporation Easement MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement vacating the existing Northwest Pipelme easement m the vicinity of the proposed soccer fields and grantmg Northwest Pipeline a new easement south and east of the baseball stadium for the re-routing of the Spokane Lateral and, further, to authorize the expenditure of $9,325 for this project Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL None ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7 52 P M Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 5 day of _June, 1995 -4-