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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 35 P.M by Joe W Jackson, Mayor
ROLL CALL
SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green,
Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A Snider and Joe Jackson Councilman Emerson
Morgan was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were Lee Kraft,
City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; James Ajax, Director of Public Works,
Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation,
Donald Francis, Chief of Police, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief and Webster Jackson,
Purchasing/Personnel Manager.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion
carried Consent items are as follows
a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held
August 20, 1984
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $365,063 55,
claim warrant nos 39610 through 39730
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $436,756 46, payroll
warrant nos 9551 through 9763, and 9764 through 9969, and 9970
through 0157.
To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $13,320 01 and,
of this amount, authorize $2,681 68 to be turned over for collection
c) Resolution No 1644 A Resolution amending Resolution No 1561
and concerning the Activation of Dedicated and Leased channels by
Col-mbia Television Company
d) Resolution No 1645 A Resolution for the acceptance of work by
Romm Construction at Kurtzman/Richardson Parks to refurbish the
swimming pools and make certain improvements to the Parks and commencement
of a thirty (30) day lien
e) Request for Rate Amendment To reject calling a public hearing for the
purpose of granting a 40¢ per month, per subscriber, rate increase, as
requested by Columbia Cable Company, inasmuch as the present Franchise
Agreement binds the Company to no rate increase to January 1, 1986
f) Recreation Programs at East Pasco Neighborhood Facility To approve
the programming of recreational activities at the East Pasco Neighborhood
Facility and Kurtzman Park Building for the period September 5, 1984 to
December 31, 1985, by the Ben-Franklin Community Action Committee, in
accordance with the proposal submitted by this organization under date
of July 24, 1984, and to authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with BF/CAC to carry out the intent of the proposal
g) Hearing Date Environmental Policies & Procedures (MF #84-14-CA)
To fix 8 00 P M , Monday, September 17, 1984, in the Council Chambers
at Pasco City Hall, as the time and place to consider amendment of
Title 23, Environmental Policies and Procedures, to conform with
the State Environmental Policy Act, as amended
h) Appointment of Acting City Manager To appoint Gary Crutchfield,
Director of Community Development, as Acting City Manager pending the
appointment and arrival of the new City Manager, with this interim
appointment to be effective 8 00 A M , Monday, September 17, 1984
VISITORS
There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS
B F Transit Board Meeting Mr Jackson reported that Phase II of their
application had been approved, therefore, their total grant was approximately
$3,364,378, for maintenance & operation and including executive officers
Mr. Snider again expressed concern over the way taxpayer's money is being spent
As one councilman, he wants to see a full report as to where their money is coming
from, what their revenues are,and total expenditures - in other words, a complete
comprehensive financial report
Mr Grigg concurred by stating further that the system was oversold, based on
nuclear plants operating Now that they are shut down, he felt we should proceed
cautiously because "big committments causes big waves "
Mr Snider was also critical of the fact that no busses were equipped with
wheelchair ramps which had been a selling point for the transit system Further,
if they didn't need 3/10 of a cent sales tax, perhaps the City should be looking
for a portion of the profit
Mr Earl Warren reminded the Council that he had been one of the three council
appointees on Ben-Franklin Transit Authority and he firmly believed that the
system had been pushed through by a select few who don't even use it He
reiterated that $6 million for a bus barn is ridiculous
The City Manager reported that according to print-out from Department of Revenue,
the Transit Authority is a heavy producer of revenue They derive more sales
tax revenue than the three cities of Pasco, Kennewick & Richland combined
Staff was directed to draft a letter under Mayor Jackson's signature, asking for
a complete comprehensive financial report as soon as possible
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO 1646
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ACCEPTING
THE PROPOSAL OF PEOPLES BANK TO PROVIDE NECESSARY BANKING SERVICES
TO THE CITY OF PASCO, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PASCO
Resolution No 1646 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to approve
Resolution No 1646, approving the banking services contract with Peoples
Bank for a two-year term and authorizing the Mayor to sign Agreement on
behalf of the City of Pasco Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried
ORDINANCE NO 2511
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND THE MANUFACTURE,
IMPORT, POSSESSION, SALE, AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY
OF PASCO AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18 04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 18 04 110
Ordinance No 2511 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2511, amending Chapter 18 04 of the City of Pasco Municipal Code by the
amendment of Section 18 04 110 relating to fire prevention and the manufacture,
import, possession, sale, and display of fireworks in the City of Pasco,
Seconded by Mrs. Green Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO 1647
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, APPROVING THE RATIFICATION OF
THE 1985 AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE PASCO POLICE ASSOCIATION
Resolution No 1647 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to approve
Resolution No 1647, ratifying the 1985 amendment to the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Pasco and the Pasco Police Association, and to
authorize the City Manager to sign said Agreement amendment on behalf of the City
Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES - Continued
RESOLUTION NO 1648
SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO APPROVING A COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGRBEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND LOCAL
UNION NO 1433 OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE-
FIGHTERS
Resolution No 1648 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve
Resolution No 1648, which ratifies the 1984 Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the City of Pasco and IAFF, Local No 1433 (Firefighter's Union),
and to authorize the City Manager to sign said agreement on behalf of the
City Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion Carried
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Lewis Street Access Mr Snider moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the
proposed access agreement between the City and Dunning-Ray, allowing the
construction of a driveway about 175 feet west of 18th Avenue on the south
side of Lewis Street under the terms, conditions and considerations set forth.
Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
Kidwell Annexation Preliminary Determination (MF #84-17-A)
Mr Snider moved that the City Council declare that the Kidwell Annexation be
subject to the following determinations
1 City will accept the proposed annexation only as described
in the Notice of Intent
2 The City will assign appropriate zoning classifications subsequent
to annexation
3 The City will require the proposed annexation area to assume its
share of existing City indebtedness
Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried
Replacement of Traffic Signals on Sylvester Street at 10th & 14th Avenues,
Project No 82-4-05 - Award of Contract Mr Schmidt moved to award the
construction contract for the Sylvester Street Signals, City Project No 82-4-05,
to the low bidder, Power City Electric, Inc , in the amount of $121,527 00,and,
further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Seconded by
Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6)
Award of Contract - Demolition of Cunningham Hotel Mr Schmidt moved to award
the contract for demolition of the Cunningham Hotel building to the low bidder,
George Gant/Tommy Moore, in the amount of $25,215 50 and, further, authorize the
Mayor to sign the contract documents Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried.
(The City Engineer explained bid process and reasons for bidding both ways, i e ,
burned or site, as is)
Frontage Road Immediately West of Walla Walla Highway South of Lewis Street -
Turnback to City Mr Grigg moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed
FR 7 line turnback agreement between the City and Washington State Department
of Transportation The agreement setting forth that the FR 7 line being a
Frontage Road along SR-12 south of Lewis Street is to be constructed as shown
in the agreement and, once construction is complete, the roadway will be turned
over to the City Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
NEW BUSINESS - Continued
Port Marine Terminal Street Improvements The following communication was
received from Port of Pasco
"In accordance with the plan submitted to you earlier this summer
for drainage and street improvements in the Port's Marine Terminal
Area, we are able to proceed now with Phase I construction and re-
quest your approval of this proposed project Phase I involves paving
and installation of a storm sewer system on Eighth and Ninth Streets
between Washington and River Streets, and Washington Street between
Eighth and Ninth As noted on the plan previously submitted to you,
some of this work is on dedicated City right-of-way and some of it on
Port property
This much needed improvement will be done at no expense to the City in
accordance with the construction plans and specifications previously
approved by your office and under the supervision of the Port's engineer,
A D Stanley & Associates It is also understood by the Port that we
would be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drainage
system constructed in this project As you are aware, this improvement
project is critically needed for the on-going operations at the Marine
Terminal The City's cooperation in developing a suitable plan for this
industrial area is sincerely appreciated We have opened bids for the
Phase I project and would like to proceed with construction in September,
pending your final approval " /s/ Paul L Vick, General Manager
Mr Schmidt moved to approve basic concept of the proposed agreement between the
Port of Pasco and City of Pasco, all relating to the Port's intent to construct
certain public street improvements in the Marine Terminal Area and, further to
authorize the Port to proceed with construction subject to City being held harmless
in writing Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried (City Staff and council
commended the Port for their action and said this was something of a milestone
and urged continued cooperation between the two entities)
Extension of Argent Road East of 20th Avenue Mr Snider moved to approve
the proposed agreement which grants mutual access easements to both the Port of
Pasco and the City of Pasco along the north line of the first 600 more or less
feet of Golf Course commercial property and the south line of the first 600
more or less feet of the Airport east of 20th Avenue Seconded by Mrs Green
Motion carried (Mr Ajax commended spirit of cooperation between the Port and
City, and again, this is being done at no cost to the City)
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Commendation to Firemen Mayor Jackson read communication from Mrs Virginia
(Amos) Gregson, commending Paramedics Bob Arnold and Forrest Stewart for their
professional handling of an emergency situation Mayor Jackson asked Chief
Dickinson to convey the Council's appreciation for a job well done
Communication Mayor Jackson read telegram from Henry Rodney, expressing
dissatisfaction with Pasco's exclusion of minority contractors in their bid
process Mayor Jackson asked if Pasco had an Affirmative Action Plan and if
we had an accounting of number of minority contractors involved in last three
L I D 's
Councilman Grigg was surprised at communication because the Council had this
very evening awarded a bid to two (2) minority contractors who had beaten the
price of out of town contractors
Mr Ajax stated that the City of Pasco had always awarded to the lowest responsive
bidder, disregarding race, sex or creed When we are dealing with local money,
there are no requirements in the bid documents because Pasco believes in the free
enterprise system and equal opportunity for everyone
Staff assured Mayor Jackson that we had an Affirmative Action Plan in place
Mr Snider suggested that Mr Rodney's group assist minority contractors in the
preparation of bid documents if they sincerely want to help Further, the City of
Pasco doesn't discriminate against anyone because we are looking for the best job
for the least amount of money and he, personally, was opposed to "set aside"
bidding in any form
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1984
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION
Since this was City Manager, Lee Kraft's last official meeting, he simply
stated "Sayonara "
ADJOURNMENT
No further business to come before the council, meeting adjourned at
9 35 P M
SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
AT EST
velyn Wel s, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this ie7 day o