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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 1987
EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive meeting convened at 7 30 P M. for the purpose of
discussing personnel. Adjourned at 7 55 P M with no action taken.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 02 P M by Joe W. Jackson, Mayor
III ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present were Beverly Green, Ed Hendler,
E.A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilmembers Susan Boothe and
Lee Kraft were absent, excused Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, and,
Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Officer.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr Hendler moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion
carried Consent items are as follows
a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held
June 15, 1987.
b) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of
$390,775.66, claim warrant nos. 2693 through 2864, and 2865 through 3051.
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $296,695 74, Payroll Voucher
Nos. 2693 through 2864; and 2865 through 3051.
To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $8,527.47 be turned over
for collection
c) Resolution No. 1782. To approve Resolution No 1782, accepting the
work performed by Power City Electric, Inc., under City Project No. 82-2-01
for Telemetry Modifications.
d) Resolution No 1783 To approve Resolution No. 1783, accepting the
work performed by Bosch Construction Co., Inc. under City Project No.
87-9-00 for remodel and new addition to City Hall.
e) Resolution No 1784. To approve Resolution No. 1784, accepting the
furnishing and installation of an irrigation system at Volunteer Park
by McKean Landscaping, Inc. and to start a 30-day lien period
VISITORS. None
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
1. Association of Washington Cities Annual Convention, June 16-19, 1987 Mayor
Joe Jackson reported that his attendance at the convention in Yakima was of a
working nature He served on the Resolutions Committee. Many Resolutions
had been presented to the Resolutions Committee to review, determine the
merits and delegate for further action. Among these, Resolution No 18 was
presented by the City of Pasco. He has a copy of the Resolutions that the AWC
did provide action on for developing an agenda for the 1988 Legislative Session.
There was a total of 27 Resolutions the body acted upon He felt the meetings
were fruitful and positive.
He had an opportunity to attend sessions that dealt with hearings sponsored
by the House Local Government Committee, discussing advertising Ordinances,
publications, etc. There were concerns regarding costs. He also served on
the Long Range Planning Committee. He has a copy of the Statement of Policy
that was adopted by the general body.
He said there was also a hearing held dealing with Local Government Study
Commission which was established by Ch. 388, Laws of 1985, directing the
study of how and why local governments came to have their present characters,
etc., and what might be done to enable them to meet the challenges of the
future This document is still in draft form, but will be completed sometime
this fall for submission to the Legislature for action in 1988. Mr. Crutchfield
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REPORTS FROM OFFICERS - Continued
said he would provide a synopsis of this document for all interested persons.
Good Roads Association, June 17, 1987. Councilman E.A. Snider reported that the
main business at the meeting was to finalize the priority list for the State
Good Roads. Good Roads also includes Walla Walla County now. He believes, overall,
they did well. Gary Crutchfield said he would put a copy of the finalized proposal
in next week's packet. Meetings have been suspended until September.
Mayor Jackson asked if 1-82 Pasco/Richland would qualify with the Good Roads
Association regarding 55 mph. Mr.Snider said that the Association was planning
to bring that up Mr. Hendler felt the speeds were set because of safety for the
metropolitan areas. Mr Snider pointed out that the Seattle area has even more
of a problem than we do and said he was not sure if this was because of safety or
for revenue. He does not believe many people are observing the 55 mph speed limits
Mr. Hendler suggested that the council address a Resolution to the Association and
to the State Highway Commission regarding the speed limit, saying that Pasco to
Richland is an isolated interstate -highway used mostly by people going to and
from work and does not have excessive traffic and, therefore, should be posted
for 65 mph
Mr. Snider said that it should be done right away, addressed to the State Highway
Commission and copied to the Good Roads Association.
B-F Transit Board of Directors Special Meeting - June 17, 1987. Mr. Hendler said
that there was a copy of the minutes in the agenda packet. He questioned the fact
that there was only one bid for a 4-million dollar purchase Mr. Ellis got
disturbed over this and left the meeting. He believes the bid was from a firm out
of California. The bid was for twenty-four 35' and six 30' buses. Comments were
that some of the firms only built one size bus. He feels that they wrote the
specifications for what they wanted, excluding everyone else. The bids were close
to the estimated costs. The buses are new and are being purchased with UMTA
funds.
Mrs. Green thought there were only two companies that built buses Mr Hendler said
there were 25 or 30 across the country The Board is also looking at re-routing or
re-establishing new routes. There were 6 routes put on probation because of lack
of productivity. They are still experiencing a decrease in ridership He doesn't
feel it can continue operating on 7 1/2 cents to the dollar in revenue. People are
just not riding the bus. The fares are 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults
They are looking at express routes Waiting for an hour to an hour and a half to get
from Pasco to Richland is discouraging for riders He will keep the council advised
Mr Morgan asked what Mr Frost's criteria was for the transit center in Pasco, that
it be located between Lewis south and Pearl North, 18th east and 34th west Mr
Hendler said that to protect the dollars, they wanted to keep it in the committee
as to where the transit stops should be. They are considering a transfer station
in Pasco He cannot say publicly what areas are under consideration. Mr. Crutchfield
said that the driving force behind the boundary encompassing Court Street was to
reduce their "deadhead miles "
Mr. Hendler said that he suggested an east/west, north/south route He believes
that a person should be able to walk 3-4 blocks to catch a bus, those who can't
can get Dial-A-Ride Any time they change a route, they have to have a public
hearing. He believes that if someone could get on a bus within 5 minutes and
take an express bus to Richland, it would be more productive
Ben-Franklin Governmental Conference, June 26, 1987. Mrs Green noted she was
unable to attend this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Council Meeting, July 2, 1987 Mr. Morgan said
that it was the group's annual tour of City park facilities
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PUBLIC HEARING
Special Permit - Longfellow School (ME #87-06-CUP ) Mr. Snider moved to continue
the public hearing on the Longfellow School special permit to Monday, August 3,
1987 Mrs. Green seconded. Notion carried. (staff recommended this because
several members of the School District would be out of town this week )
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE SIX-YEAR STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1988-1993
City Engineer Dennis Wright said that the program submitted for workshop meeting
had not changed Staff recommendations remained the same.
Following three (3) calls from the floor by Mayor Jackson for public comment and
receiving none, he declared the public hearing closed
RESOLUTION NO. 1785
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE
STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO.
Resolution No 1785 was read by title only. Councilman Snider moved to approve
Resolution No. 1785, establishing the City of Pasco's Six-Year Street Construction
Program for calendar years 1988 through 1993. Councilman Morgan seconded Motion
carried.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 2653
AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE DISPENSING AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER/WINE
IN PEANUTS PARK AND ALONG WEST LEWIS STREET BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH
AVENUES AT THE PASCO AUTUMN FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 11 AND 12, 1987
Ordinance No. 2653 was read by title only Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2653, conditionally permitting the conduct of a beer/wine garden in conjunction
with the Pasco Autumn Festival Mr Hendler seconded the motion
Mr. Hendler wanted to know if there was a time limit during the day, The City
Manager said that was left up to the Liquor Board It normally runs from about
9 00 A.M. to 8 00 P.M , or earlier
Motion carried with Mrs Green voting no
ORDINANCE NO. 2654
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON NORTH 4TH AVENUE BETWEEN
COURT AND RUBY STREETS
Ordinance No. 2654 was read by title only Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2654, removing parking on North Fourth Avenue between Court and Ruby Streets.
Mr. Hendler seconded the motion
Mrs. Green wanted to know if everyone was in agreement on this. Dennis Wright said
that the west side had been banned and marked for some time On the east side,
the only parking being removed at this point was next to the Pasco Housing Authority
and they had signed a letter waiving their right to a hearing Mrs Green wanted
to know how far back it was from Court Street? Mr. Wright said it was north of the
gas station and what used to be a small restaurant
Motion carried.
Mr. Hendler said the street between the Chinese Gardens and the adjacent trailer
park was a half street It sits there as an eyesore on the edge of the mobile home
park Mr Rubstello said there were some ongoing discussion for vacation of the
street. The property owner of the Chinese Gardens is discussing it with the owner
of mobile home nark Mr. Hendler said we should encourage it as soon as possible
Mr. Rubstello said we were attempting to bring the parties together.
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ORDINANCES - Continued
ORDINANCE NO. 2655
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
20th AVENUE.
JULY 6, 1987
Ordinance No 2655 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2655, removing parking on 20th Avenue on the east side only from a point
300 feet south of Court Street to Court Street and from Hopkins Street to a
point 170 feet south of Hopkins Street. Mr Hendler seconded the motion.
Notion carried.
RESOLUTION NO 1786
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED TOWARD
INTEREST AND LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES ON LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
(LID) ACCOUNTS.
Resolution No 1786 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to approve
Resolution No. 1786, authorizing the use of Block Grant Funds for LID assistance
as provided therein. Mr Snider seconded the motion Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO 1787
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PROPERTY SURPLUS TO CITY NEEDS.
Resolution No. 1787 was read by title only Mr. Morgan moved to approve
Resolution No 1787, concerning property surplus to City needs. Mr. Snider
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Ainsworth Avenue and "A" Street Railroad Crossing. Mr. Snider moved to authorize
staff to advertise for bids for the installation of permanent pavement markings
for the proposed railroad crossings at Ainsworth near Fourth Avenue and "A"
Street, near Front Avenue. Mr Hendler seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Fourth Avenue at "A" Street Signalization Project. Report from Mr. Dennis Wright
who said that nearly 12 residences along that particular street could lose on-street
parking if traffic signals go in They want staff and council to be fully aware
that if they enter into that agreement, they will lose on-street parking. There
is an alley and most of the residences have off-street parking behind their property.
The alleys are not paved, they are graveled. They do have curbs and sidewalks along
both sides.
Mr. Crutchfield said that authority from Council was requested on short notice to
send in the prospectus because there was a short deadline Staff does not want
to pursue the grant application if council feels it is not prudent to remove the
parking Staff suggests that council walk through normal channels, including
public hearing notices.
IIIMr. Snider said we should request staff to schedule the appropriate public hearing
to get on with the process. Mr. Hendler so moved, Morgan seconded and the motion
carried.
Sale of Surplus Real Property. Mr. Snider moved to sell Lots 28, 29, and 30,
Block 2, Terrace Heights Addition, Pasco, Washington, in the amount of $1,805.01,
to Paul D. Yarzombek and authorize the City Manager to sign a Quit Claim Deed for
same Mr Morgan seconded the motion.
Mr. Snider asked where the property was? Mr. Webster Jackson said it was in the
600 block of South Elm Street on the west side of the street. Mr. Crutchfield
said that the Property was acquired many years ago through an LID foreclosure
proceeding. The lots were put out to bid twice and no other interest has been
expressed in them Mr Snider wanted to know what size the lots were and Mr.
Mrs. Green stated that it sounded to her like the decision was already made to
lose the parking. Mr. Morgan said that if we need a signal anywhere in Pasco,
it's at 4th & "A".
1 ATTEST
II ArAULAL.:_i
Mary Anni'alls, Deput City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 46 day , 1987
The W. Jackson, Mayor
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Surplus Property - Continued
Crutchfield said that there were three "25 footers," usable as one building site.
Mr. Hendler called for the question, and after roll call vote, the motion
unanimously carried
III MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Mr. Morgan agreed with Mr Hendler's remarks from the prior week that when the
City Managers get together to go over the taxicab ordinance, they should in no
way write it up to block out people interested in going into competition. It
is the basis of the whole American system of enterprise.
Mrs. Green suggested that Pasco become a Bi-Centennial City to recognize the
Constitution All over America, cities are going along with this. The Mayor
chairs several people in deciding how to honor the Constitution On September 17th,
bell ringing will be taking place statewide and the schools are having programs
all across the nation. Mr Hendler asked if we were involved with the County and
Mrs. Green said that we were not. This is for the Bi-Centennial of the Constitution
only. It will take place over the next three years. Mrs. Green suggested that we
get some judges involved, the Chamber of Commerce and others from the community.
Mr. Rubstello said he would check with the Bar Association
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 47 P.M