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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.11.06 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The meetmg was called to order at 7 30 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim Councilmembers absent Edgar Hargrow and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Leland B Kerr, Actmg City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, City Planner, Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meetmg 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 October 16, 1995 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $578,484 53 ($15,301 79 bemg in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 3024 and 3025, and $563,182 74 consistmg of Claim Warrants numbered 94011 through 94245 Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $534,412 58, Payroll Voucher Nos 45247 through 45459, and 45488 through 45702 Bad Debt Write-offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, and miscellaneous accounts receivable, in the total amount of $7,971 66 and, of that amount, authorize $6,553 53 be turned over for collection C) Utility Easement at Burden Boulevard To grant the Public Utility Easement along the west line of the soccer fields at Burden Boulevard D) Resolution No 2219 To approve Resolution No 2219 accepting the work performed by Sharpe & Preszler, Inc, under contract for Project No 94-3-04, the 1995 Miscellaneous Water Improvements E) Resolution No 2220 To approve Resolution No 2220 accepting the work performed by Acme Materials and Construction, Inc for the construction of the Burden Road Improvements, Project No 94-3-07 F) Setting a Public Hearing Date on the Final Assessment Roll for LID No 128, Industrial Way LID To set Monday, December 18, 1995, at 7 30 p m in the City Council Chambers, as the time and place for a public heanng to consider the Final Assessment Roll for LID No 128 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1995 G) Setting a Public Hearmg Date on the Final Assessment Roll for LID No 129, Brown Street Alley To set Monday, December 4, 1995, at 7 30 p m in the City Council Chambers, as the time and place for a public hearing to consider the Final Assessment Roll for LID No 129, Brown Street Alley H) Resolution No 2221 To approve Resolution No 2221, fixing 730 p m, December 4, 1995, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation I) Resolution No 2222 To approve Resolution No 2222, authorizing the sale of surplus city real property J) Resolution No 2223 To approve Resolution No 2223, authorizing the sale of surplus city real property K) Resolution No 2224 To approve Resolution No 2224, accepting the work performed by Hughes-Sillers in the amount of $713,390 50, including sales tax, for the Biosohds Drying Beds, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Project No 94-1-02 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meetmg, October 17, 1995 Mr Kilbury reported that committee reports were given and directors were elected for the coming year B F Regional Council Board Meeting, October 20, 1995 Mr Kilbury reported that the an information presentation on the Stampede Pass rail line was given, the Loan Advisory Committee was expanded to nine (9) members, approved the functional re-classification of Bombing Range Road between SR 224 and Keene Road from an urban collector to a minor arterial, and approved the discontinuation of the Road Rater Program Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting, October 26, 1995 Mr Lathim reported that the Executive Director Chris Kelly attended the White House Conference on Travel & Tourism PUBLIC HEARINGS Preliminary Plat Approval - "The Gap" Northwest Corner of 24th Avenue and Jay Street (MF #95-33-PP) Mr McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and explained that the applicant has not been able to finalize the proposed plans as desired and has asked for an additional extension Staff informed the applicant that if they aren't ready by the December 4, 1995 meeting Council would be advised to reject the proposed preliminary plat MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to continue this hearing until 7 30 p m, December 4, 1995 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Franchise Renewal with TCI Cablevision Mr Crutchfield explained that the City has had a fifteen (15) year franchise in place with TCI Cablevision, or it's predecessors TCI has requested to renew the -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1995 franchise Subsequent to collectmg public comment, staff recommends that the Council initiate informal negotiations with TCI Cablevision Staff also recommended that Council appoint an Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee consisting of a representative of the educational system, a citizen at-large, and a Councilmember Mr Ron Asplund, General Manager for TCI Cablevision, addressed Council and gave a general over-view of TCI's past history and a look into future possibilities for cable services Mr Asplund stated that he felt the relationship between TCI and the City was a partnership He also felt it would be in the best interest of both parties to grow together He requested that rather than levelmg new taxes or heavy requirements the City and TCI cooperate and move forward together Ms Pat Young, Marketmg Manager of TCI Cablevision, addressed Council and gave an over-view of the educational systems, programs, and equipment available through TCI to teachers and school districts She explained that the TCI Education Project is a company-wide commitment to education in the schools throughout the nation Mayor DeFelice explamed that the franchise agreement between the City of Pasco and TCI Cablevision will be expiring in 1998 The Council will begm the process of negotiating a new agreement on behalf of the citizens of Pasco Council is very interested in the concerns of the citizens and that the public hearing process is used for that purpose MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING PAST AND FUTURE PROVISION OF CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFehce for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there bemg none, the public hearmg was declared closed Mr Garrison volunteered to be on the Ad-Hoc Committee Mayor DeFelice, with the concurrence of Council, appointed Mr Garrison to the committee ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 2225 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF THE BASEBALL STADIUM LEASE TO PAUL DEECE AND JOHN MONTERO MOTION Resolution No 2225, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to approve Resolution No 2225, approving the assignment of the Baseball Stadium Lease to Paul Deece and John Montero Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3115 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE EMPLOYEE AWARD PROGRAM AND AMENDING CHAPTER 243, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3115, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3115, increasing the dollar value limit for an employee Continuous Service Award from One Hundred Dollars ($100) -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1995 to Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3116 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS) WITH A CONCOMITANT AGREEMENT MOTION Ordinance No 3116, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3116, granting a rezone from R-3 to C-1 with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3117 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING PMC TITLE 22 MOTION Ordinance No 3117, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3117, amendmg PMC Title 22 68 revising Factory Assembled Structure placement cntena Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 2226 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A GRANT TO HELP COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MOTION Resolution No 2226, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2226, authonzmg application to the Department of Justice for Domestic Violence Services Assistance Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3118 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS) MOTION Ordinance No 3118, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3118, granting a rezone from R-3 to C-1, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Approval of Amendment No 2 to Agreement with Rust E & I for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No 2 to the City's contract with Rust E & I for professional services related to the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1995 Structure Fire Protection Contract for Sacalawea Park MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the contract for fire protection services to Sacajawea Park and authonze the Mayor to sign the contract Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor DeFelice recessed the meeting to an executive session at 8 15 p m for the purpose of discussing litigation, property, and personnel ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 50 P M Joy ehce, Mayor AcIEST Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 20 day of _November, 1995 -5-