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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21, 1986
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M by Joe W. Jackson, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
By City Clerk Councilmen present were. Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Lee Kraft,
Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Councilmen Ed Hendler and E.A Snider were absent
from the meeting (excused). Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager,
Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; James Ajax, Director of Public Works, Dick Erickson,
Director of Parks/Recreation, Donald Francis, Chief of Police, Larry Dickinson,
Fire Chief and David McDonald, Director of Community Development.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Kraft moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mrs Boothe. Motion carried.
Consent items are as follows
a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held
April 7, 1986.
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $496,055.97, claim
warrant nos. 50090 through 50249
c) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Fire Equipment. To approve the
intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement for fire related
equipment and authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement.
d )
Resolution No 1724. A Resolution establishing a policy of the Pasco
City Council on the use and appropriation of City Hotel/Motel Tax
Receipts.
e )
/ Resolution No. 1725 A Resolution calling for the BFTBA to provide
adequate bus service to all Pasco residential neighborhoods.
VISITORS
Mr. Chris Nickola, Attorney at Law, enlightened the Council on pending Law Day,
to be held May 1, 1986 Their theme this year is an "Anti-Drug" campaign aimed
towards the professional athlete, who in turn, is potential role model for young
aspiring athletes. He exhibited a copy of an ad which will be published in the
Tri City Herald, urging the public to sign and send bottom portion to various
Athletic Commissioners On behalf of Benton-Franklin Bar Association, he
respectfully requested the endorsement of Pasco City Council
Mrs Green moved to endorse efforts of Benton-Franklin Bar Association's Anti-Drug
Campaign in conjunction with Law Day on May 1, 1986 Seconded by Mr Kraft Motion
carried
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
BF Transit Authority Board Meeting Mayor Joe Jackson reported that they discussed
a Resolution pertaining to wage classification study There were two (2) dissenting
votes, namely, Joe Jackson and Ken Miller because they disagreed with automatic
pay and merit increase theory Further, they awarded bid of Huntington Transit
Center Chairman Bob Ellis appointed a 3-member Board consisting of Harold
Mathews, Tom Clark and Jerry Peltier to review BFTA's appropriations and make
recommendations.
Tr-Mats Policy Advisory Committee. Councilperson Beverly Green reported that
Oregon Avenue is a "front runner" for State Arterial designation Discussion
also ensued over State mandate, holding Transit Authority accountable for their
actions and administration
Good Roads Association Meeting Council person Beverly Green stated the meeting
dealt primarily with Walla Walla Jeannette Hayner was in attendance and they
discussed merits of new concrete highway and left turn request of Wallula at the
junction
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 1986
PUBLIC HEARING
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF THAT
PORTION OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN THE SOUTH LINE OF COLUMBIA STREET AND THE
NORTH LINE OF "A" STREET
It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by law There
were no written adverse communications
City Manager Gary Crutchfield stated, "the proposed vacation was initiated as one
option in pursuit of an agreement with BNRR regarding the new Oregon Avenue
crossing Last week, BNRR representatives accepted the other option (improvement
of North Oregon Avenue), thus, the impetus for proposed vacation has been eliminated "
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
Mrs Green moved to find the proposed vacation of a portion of South 1st Avenue
to be unnecessary and inappropriate at this time and, therefore, terminate further
consideration of the street vacation proposed, initiated by Resolution No 1716
Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO 2596
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, AND CREATING NEW
CHAPTER 3 116 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance No 2596 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2596, creating the Capital Improvement Fund Seconded by Mr Kraft Motion
carried
RESOLUTION NO 1726
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1986-1987 BARGAINING UNIT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL #1433,
AND THE CITY OF PASCO
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Resolution No 1726 was read by title only ' Mr Kraft moved to approve Resolution
No 1726, approving the 1986-1987 Bargaining Unit Agreement between the International
Association of Firefighters, Local #1433, and the City of Pasco, and authorizing
the City Manager to sign said Agreement Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried
by roll call vote of five (5) iMayor Jackson commended efforts of staff in bringing
these negotiations/to a timely conclusion
RESOLUTION NO 1727
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES IN BUS STOP LOCATION
Resolution No 1727 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to approve Resolution
No 1727, authorizing a temporary bus stop on the west side of South 20th Avenue
in front of 510 S 20th Avenue Seconded by Mrs Boothe
Councilman Morgan questioned why the busses couldn't go west from 20th & "A" to
Road 22, then north to Frontage Road and east to 20th Avenue That way, citizens
living in the two trailer parks would be better served by our transit system
Discussion ensued on impact of Blue Bridge closure in relationship to traffic
routed in a different direction It was suggested to grant one bus stop, but
withhold the second one for thirty days to see what alternatives could be reached
City Attorney Greg Rubstello suggested the following language to Section One of
Resolution No 1727 " Exhibit A to Resolution No 1502 is hereby amended to
reflect the change in bus stop location shown on Exhibit B to this Resolution
for a period of 30-days, during which time the BFTBA will examine alternative route
proposals for a route west of 20th Avenue "
Mr Kraft moved to approve Resolution No 1727, as amended Seconded by Mrs Boothe
Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5)
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 1986
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Farmer's Market Structure Mr Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development,
reported that PDDA favored steel posts as opposed to wooden trusses for proposed
building They (PDDA) recommended a modified version of the original design proposal
because it creates more of a farm atmosphere than the other proposals, Peanuts Park
was ideal location due to the fact that it is centrally located and restroom
facilities are already in the area Present lot configuration makes it almost
impossible for large delivery trucks to exit west from the alley running between
Third Avenue and the parking lot The PDDA Board recommended the west parking
island in the lot be shifted to the south when the market structure is erected
Mr Gordon Halliday, co-owner of Glasow's Jewelry, reminded Council that he was
assessed $6,000 to LID a parking lot and now the City wants to take it away from
him He was not opposed to a Farmer's Market, just the location
The City Manager replied that LID assessment was not for parking lot alone It
was part of a total downtown improvement which also included sidewalks, lighting,
landscaping, etc
Mr Halliday expressed concern over debris left by transients and felt the shelter
might deter, rather than attract potential customers The City Manager suggested
that the proposed agreement could reflect that PDDA would be responsible for keeping
public restroom clean
Mr Kraft moved that the City Council accept the recommendations of the Pasco
Downtown Development Association with regard to the design and location of proposed
Farmer's Market structure and authorize staff to proceed with preparation of
specifications and information for bidders Seconded by Mrs Green Motion
carried by roll call vote of five (5)
Appointment of Joint Citizen Committee Mrs Green moved to appoint the following
individuals to the Joint Citizen Committee provided for under Pasco Resolution
No 1721
Charles Grigg
Jim Worthington
Spence Jilek
Bob Young
John Corson
Dick Hart
Leonard Dietrich
Andrew Cornelius
Dale Schmidt
Carl Leth
John Shaw
Bob Vogel
Dorothy Schoeppach
Russ Dean
Dick Banks
Frank Lamb
Walt Swearinger
Chuck Andres
Bob Ransom
Bob Tippett
Bill Beck
Penny Jelmberg
Dave Rose
Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5)
Lewis and Clark Memorial in Long Beach, Washington Mrs Green moved to authorize
the expenditure of not more than $100 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for the provision
of a stone marker engraved with the name of the City of Pasco to be installed in the
Lewis and Clark Memorial at Long Beach, Washington and, further, authorize the
necessary budget adjustment Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried by roll call
vote of five (5)
Damage Claim of Debbie A Smith Mrs Green moved to deny the claim for damages
filed by Debbie Anne Smith, dated February 6, 1986 Seconded by Mr Kraft
Motion carried
Agreement for Operation of Farmer's Market City Manager Gary Crutchfield
highlighted terms and conditions of agreement as follows
1 The PDDA will hold the City harmless in any manner, rising out of, or
connected with the Farmers Market
2 PDDA will maintain insurance coverage of $500,000 per occurrence and
minimum property damage of $20,000 per occurrence and provide the City
with a certificate of said insurance
, 1986 PASSED and APPROVED this ,3 day 0
J e W Jac on, Mayor
ells, City Clerk
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Farmers Market Agreement - Continued
3 PDDA will require each and every vendor at the Pasco Farmers Market
to sign a Contract of Indemnity, and will hold and maintain the agreement
for a period of at least three (3) years from the date of signing
4 PDDA shall restrict vendors at the Market to the sale of home-produced
goods, artworks and crafts, and to persons selling agricultural or food
products grown by the vendor
5 The Market shall operate only from May 1st through November 30th of any
year Specific days of operation must be approved in advance by the
City Manager
6 A fee of not more than $10 per space, per day may be charged by PDDA
After expenditures, any excess funds shall go to the PDDA Promotions Budget
7 The PDDA shall maintain the cleanliness of the Market area All debris
shall be removed immediately following each day's operation
8 The PDDA shall provide written rules and guidelines for market operations
to the City Manager for his approval prior to operation
9 The PDDA shall maintain adequate financial records and submit written
reports to the City Manager on a quarterly basis
10 The PDDA shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws
and regulations
Mr Kraft moved to approve the Agreement with Pasco Downtown Development Association
for the use of 4th & Columbia parking lot and operation of the Farmer's Market,
adding a section that PDDA will be responsible for keeping the restrooms clean
and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement Seconded by Mrs Green
Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5)
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Entrance to Golf Course Councilman Morgan expressed disappointment at our
entrance to Golf Course He felt it was unsightly and should be cleaned up and
beautified in some way The City Manager assured Mr Morgan it would be taken care of
Dedication of Tourist Information Building Mrs Dorothy Schoeppach, Manager of Pasco
Chamber of Commerce, invited all councilmen to a dedication of Tourist Information
Building at Red Lion site on Wednesday, April 30th at 10 00 A M
Reassignment of Duties The City Manager reported that the City Clerk had been
reassigned to the Legal Department as of March 14, 1986 for more efficient work
flow and responsibilities Further, he called attention to Washington Municipal
Clerk's Convention being held the week of April 23 - 25, 1986 at Pasco Red Lion
Motor Inn
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, Mrs Green moved for adjournment Seconded by Mr Kraft
Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 9 20 P M