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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by E A Snider, Mayor
ROLL CALL
AUGUST 2, 1982
By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Charles
Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Also present
were Greg Rubstello, Acting City Manager/City Attorney, Diane Dolan, Finance
Director, James Ajax, City Engineer, Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community
Development and Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Supervisor
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held July 19, 1982
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $105,967 27, claim warrant
nos 31700 through 31870
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $287,648 50, Payroll Warrant Nos
218 through 427, and 428 through 632
c) Public Hearing Date - Northwest Pasco Annexation To fix 8 00 P M , Monday,
August 16, 1982, in the Council Chamber at City Hall as the time and place for
a public hearing to consider the Northwest Pasco Annexation petition
d) Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission's Recommendation, Benward To
fix 8 00 P M , Monday, August 16, 1982, as the date for a public hearing to
consider the Benward appeal
e) Special Council Meeting - August 9, 1982 To set August 9, 1982, as a Special
Council Meeting for the purpose of
1) Consideration of bid award on the Second Water Pressure Zone
Transmission Intertie Project
2) Second Pressure Zone East Pasco Booster Station, together with
Raw Water Pump and Line over Dike
3) Contract for lowering the 36-inch Waterline in Road 36
4) To conduct a public hearing for consideration of adopting the Six-
Year Street Construction Program by Resolution
VISITORS
Mayor Snider recognized Mr Lee Gaines, representing Concerned Citizens for
Responsive Government, owner of Tune Tech, 1909 W Court, and speaking in
support of Police Chief, Michael Vandiver He spoke against "the City Manager's
decision to ask for the Chief's resignation" and in support of Chief Vandiver
He also read from a printed statement which he handed out to the Council and
press Mr Gaines also presented petitions requesting the City Manager to
retain Chief Vandiver, which were given to the City Clerk
Mr Albert Stallworth, 2nd Vice-President of the NAACP, stated
"We, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP), have evaluated the Media's coverage of statements claimed to
11/ have been made by NAACP and find that the vast majority were inaccurate,
out of context, and published in total disregard of its truth or falsity
For example, the News reports claiming NAACP support for Butner's dismissal
were never issued by our organization The news media should re-evaluate
its own professional standards, and verify its source of information prior
to release Inaccurate reporting merely misinforms the public and has no proper
place in professional journalism
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 1982
VISITORS - Continued
The Resolution previously reported on by the news media was still
in draft form and had not been formally approved prior to release
An official Resolution concerning adequate and effective law en-
forcement in the City of Pasco will be forthcoming It will be
submitted to the Pasco City Council and City Manager, who have final
responsibility for safety and law enforcement The Resolution is a
generic statement concerning years of law enforcement and has nothing
to do, what-so-ever, with the Butner case
Although we take no official position regarding the propriety of the
recent decision rendered by the Pasco City Civil Service Commission,
we commend the Chief of Police for his courage to take action against
a fellow officer
/s/ Edgar Hargrow, President
At this time, Reverend Stallworth read Resolution No 001 of Benton-Franklin
NAACP., "A Resolution Demanding Adequate and Effective Law Enforcement
and Minority Participation in City Government " (Copy Attached to Minutes)
Mayor Snider thanked Rev Stallworth for his presentation and reiterated that
this had been a frustrating experience for the City as well He asked Rev
Stallworth's assistance in recruiting Blacks to take the Civil Service Exams
Perhaps this could be achieved by "coaching" and trading cities for recruitment
Mayor Snider asked, "how can we develop an interest?" Rev Stallworth replied
that the Black community lacked faith in the present system, but reaffirmed his
willingness to work together for a common goal
It was announced that a special meeting of the Civil Service Commission was
being scheduled to discuss Affirmative Hiring Practices in Police and Fire
Departments
Councilman Grigg stated that while he was sure both parties were working towards
the same end result, he was somewhat offended by the word "demand" in Resolution
He felt that great strides had been made in the East Pasco Community and Pasco
Councils had made special efforts on their behalf
Councilman Morgan reiterated that a good challenge had been made to the City,
therefore, the City was challenging theNAACP to work diligently with them
in solving the problem Rev Stallworth accepted this challenge
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS
Benton-Franklin Transit Councilman Ira Schmidt reported that meeting of July
21, 1982 had been very short The site location had been selected and a public
hearing was scheduled for September 9, 1982 on location choice Mr Peter Arniel
was being replaced by Ed Frost, who will begin employment on August 9, 1982
Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference Councilman Beverly Green reported that
meeting of July 23, 1982 was also brief The main business was waterline in North
Pasco being approved A secretary will be appointed by next meeting
Benton-Franklin Community Services Board Councilman Beverly Green reported
this group was presently in transition as a new Coordinator, Nancy Caldwell,
had been hired
Park & Recreation Advisory Council Councilman Emerson Morgan reported the
meeting had been moved to last of July
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 1982
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING
ORDINANCE No 2379, AMENDING THE 1982 ANNUAL BUDGET BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENT
THERETO
It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published, as required by Law
There were no written communications
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO 2379 (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1982 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROP-
RIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY,
BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND BUDGETS
WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Ordinance No 2379 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2379, amending the 1982 annual budget of the City of Pasco Seconded by Mr
Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE
NORTH TEN FEET OF AINSWORTH STREET, LYING BETWEEN A POINT TEN FEET WEST OF
THE EAST LINE OF EIGHTH AVENUE, AND A POINT TEN FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE
OF SEVENTH AVENUE, ALL ADJACENT THE SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 16, RIVERSIDE ADDITION
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO'
It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted as required
by Law There were no written communications presented
Mr Gary Crutchfield stated the applicant had signed an easement agreement
with the P U D and no other utility company had objected or responded to
proposed street vacation Further, the requested vacation would improve the
usefulness of the property abutting Ainsworth Street, the right of way is not
necessary for public access to the adjacent property, there are no utilities
located in said portion of Ainsworth Street and the vacation of said right of
way would eliminate any City responsibility regarding maintenance or liability
upon the premises
Councilman Schmidt felt the City should look at sidewalk situation on north
side of Ainsworth as it was a long block
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO 2381
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF AINSWORTH STREET
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO
Ordinance No 2381 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2381, vacating the north ten feet of Ainsworth Street, lying between the
east line of Eighth Avenue and the west line of Seventh Lane Seconded by
Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO 1520
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY ON IRVING STREET
Resolution No 1520 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to approve
Resolution No 1520, which has the effect of accepting right of way for a cul-de-sac
on Irving Street from R X and Lola Lyle Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7)
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M Edgar Hargrow, President
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RESOLUTION NO 001
OF
BENTON-FRANKLINNAACP
A RESOLUTION DEMANDING ADEQUATE AND EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT
AND MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN CITY GOVERMENT
WHEREAS Various law enforcement agencies in the City of Pasco, County of
Franklin, State of Washingon are responsible for the enforcement of
the law and maintaining order, and
WHEREAS These agencies are obligated to serve and protect the lives and
properties of all the citizens of our community, and
WHEREAS Criminal activity has continued to rise in our community, to wit
burglary, prostitution, drug trafficking, unlawful gambling and,
WHEREAS Said criminal activities still exist in the East Pasco Community
much more conspicuously than in other areas fo the city and
WHEREAS Various law enforcement agencies in the City of Pasco, County of
Franklin, State of Wahsington, have failed to afford equal protection
and justice to citizens of our community, therefore creating serious
credibility problems, negative attitudes, and a potentially explosive
situation for all concerned,
WHEREAS Less than adequate and effective law enforcement, including the
lack of positive community participation in disciplinary proceedings
involving police and govermental misconduct has proven to be
detrimental to the community as a whole,
NOW, Therefore be it resolved that the Benton-Franklin Branch of the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
acting pursuant to the authority vested in it, hereby make the following
demands,
1 That the Pasco City Council immediately instruct the Pasco City
Police Department to provide adequate and effective law
enforcement in the East Pasco cummunity without regard to race,
creed, nationality, special status, etc and to establish
protection of lives and property, and
2 That the City of Pasco recruit and hire at least two (2) Black
police officers in 1982, and
3 That the Pasco City Council direct all city departments to
establish and maintain effective community relations with the
Black community, including the creation of a Community Police
Review Board, and assure that Blacks and other ethnic
minorities are recruited and hired in all departments and
4 That the Pasco City Council direct all departmental heads to
take immediate disciplinary action against any employee known
to have committed or been involved in racial slurs and/or
racial harrassment, discriminatory practices, or other conduct
unbecoming an officer
Be it further resolved that unless the City of Pasco and other local
governmental agencies take positive and aggressive steps to alleviate the concerns herein, that the Benton -Franklin NAACP shall focus all of its available resources to remove and/or defeat those elected and/or appointed officials who have contributed or failed to act for the betterment of our community
Readopted this day of August, 1982
The Benton-FranklinNAACP
Ordinance No. 2386 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2386, granting the rezone from R-1 to RMH-1, of Lots 1 - 14, Block 14, Wehe's
First Addition, with Concomitant Agreement, as recommended by the Planning
Commission Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6)
Mrs. Beverly Green voting no
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 1982
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued
ORDINANCE NO 2382 (Sea-First National Bank, Trustee for Fanning)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING BY CHANGING ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 (Medium Density Residential)
TO R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Ordinance No 2382 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2382, granting the rezone from R-2 to R-3, as recommended by Planning
Commission Seconded by Mrs Boothe. Motion carried by roll call vote of six
(6) Mrs Beverly Green voting no
ORDINANCE NO 2383 (Walleston)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 (Medium
Density Residential) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Ordinance No 2383 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2383, granting the rezone from R-2 to R-3, as recommended by Planning
Commission Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7)
ORDINANCE NO 2384 (O'Shea)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 (Medium Density
Residential) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Ordinance No 2384 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2384, granting the rezone from R-2 to R-3, as recommended by Planning
Commission Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7)
, ORDINANCE NO 2385 (Abrams)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 (Medium Density
Residential) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Ordinance No 2385 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2385, granting the rezone from R-2 to R-3, as recommended by the Planning
Commission Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven
( 7 ) .
ORDINANCE NO 2386 (Robinson/American Armenian College)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING ZONE CLASSIFICATION FOR
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 (Low Density
Residential) to RMH-1 (Residential Mobile Home)
Rezone - R-2 to R-3, File No 82-26-Z, State of Washington Mr Schmidt moved
to concur in the Planning Commission's recommendation that the property is
appropriately classified R-2, and that a change in land use classification
is unwarranted Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7)
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 1982
NEW BUSINESS - Continued
b) Rezone - R-2 to R-3, File No 82-26-Z, Trinity Lutheran Church Mr Schmidt
moved to concur in the Planning Commission's recommendation that the property
is appropriately classified R-2, and that a change in land use classification
is unwarranted Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7)
c) Rezone - R-2 to R-3, File No 82-26-Z, Evergreen Builders Mrs Boothe
moved to concur in the Planning Commission's recommendation that the
property is appropriately classified R-2, and that a change in land use
classification is unwarranted Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7)
d) 1982 Street Overlays, FAM - Bid Results. Mr Jackson moved to award the
construction contract for the 1982 Street Overlays to L W Vail Company, Inc ,
in the amount of $266,870 65, which includes applicable sales tax, all in
response to their proposal as submitted and, further, to authorize the
Mayor to sign the contract documents Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion
carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
Mr Schmidt moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No 1 to the
Municipal Agreement between the City of Pasco and the State of Washington
on the 1982 FAM funded Arterial Overlay Project Seconded by Mrs Boothe
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
ADJOURNMENT
No further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at
9 40 P M
E A Snider, Mayor
PASSED and APPROVED this // day of 1982
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