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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17, 1991
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8.00 P M by Joe Jackson, Mayor
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Council members present were Joyce DeFelice,
Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, and E A
Snider was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were
Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dan
Underwood, Finance Director, Jim Ajax, Director of Public Works,
David McDonald, Director of Community Development, Dennis Wnght,
City Engineer, Art Finke, Senior Center, and Kurt Luhrs,
Administrative Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr Snider moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr
Garrison Item No 8(a) Ordinance No 2822, No 8(b) Ordinance No
2823, No 8(e) Ordinance No 2824, and No 10(a) Truck Mounted
Hydrahe Sewer Cleaner Bid Results were placed on the consent
agenda Motion earned Consent items are as follows
(a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of Regular Meeting,
held June 3, 1991
To approve minutes of Special Meeting, held June 10, 1991
(b) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $455,484 28 ($2,477 16 being in the form of Wire
Transfer No. 2666, and $453,007 12 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 70435 through 70595)
(c) Drug Task Force Interlocal Agreement To approve the
Interlocal Agreement for the METRO Drug Task Force through
June, 1992 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
Agreement
(d) Ordinance No 2822. To adopt the new State Energy Code, and
further, to approve the ordinance summary for publication
(e) Ordinance No 2823 To adopt the new State Ventilation and
Indoor Air Quality Code and, further, to approve the ordinance
summary for publication
(f) Ordinance No 2824 To revise the boundaries of certain Council
voting districts
(g) Truck Mounted Hydraulic Sewer Cleaner Bid Results To award
bid to Sewer Equipment Company of America, for the purchase
of one 1991 ford F-800 Chassis with truck mounted hydraulic
sewer cleaner, at a total cost of $77,982 52, including sales tax
and trade-in of a 1972 Ford truck with existing sewer cleaner
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
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VISITORS
Donna Raines, of Rt 2 Box 2283, Kennewick, addressed the council
about joint Pasco/Kennewick Fourth of July celebrations She
reported that several persons had approached her and asked if Pasco
and Kennewick could combine their festivities in celebration of the
successful campaign of our Troops dunng Operation Desert Storm
Councilmember DeFelice suggested several different means of
accomplishing joint festivities, but Mrs Raines declined, consensus of
Council was to leave the plans for Pasco's Grande Ole Fourth as they
stood due to the lateness of the request from Kennewick
REPORTS FROM COMM1 1 lk,ES AND/OR OFFICERS
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Mr Kilbury
reported that there would be no block grant funding for PDDA this
year, since they are not eligible, and it might become necessary to ask
for city general fund money
Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Mrs. DeFelice reported that
Pasco's Grande Ole Fourth plans are well underway with a parade and a
fireworks display The summer lunch program at Kurtzman and
Memorial Parks are functioning well and include ages 2-18 years
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. Mrs DeFelice reported Art Fmke
gave a report and there was also a report from a nutritionist
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Mr. Kilbury reported that the first
item of business was to determine a schedule of meetings, it was
finally developed that the second Tuesday was a workable date for
meeting. It was noted that Kurt Luhrs was working on a WRRPIE
grant Fmancmg of SWAC activities was discussed, most felt that user
assessment would be necessary, and an ordinance to allow assessment
of each customer was the proper way to accomplish it
Tn-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Mr Kilbury reported that Mark
Kushner described the action taken on the Wellsian Way intersection
with 1-182 The body moved to adopt alternative #5 An amendment
to the 1991 TIP on funds for the B F Transit was required, the new
buses were eligible, but the engines and transmissions were not
B F Transit Board Mr Garnson reported that there was a public
hearing and Resolution 891 passed for the replacement of buses The
Board requested a comprehensive plan for the use of a trolley car
B F Regional Council Mr Kilbury reported the Columbia Basin Dive
Rescue team gave a slide presentation of their program, and a pitch
for funding by the council It was moved to jointly agree to initiate
actions within the member agencies leading to a decision to publicly
fund and support the Columbia Basin Dive and Rescue Team Passed
unanimously
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
Dave McDonald noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as
required by law
Mr McDonald informed Council that when the 1991 Block Grant
Program was approved in November, 1990, it was done under the
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assumption the city would receive a grant award of $278,000 In
April, the city was awarded an additional $39,000 over and above what
was anticipated, $36,000 was for the 1991 Program Year and $3,000
was released from what was withheld in 1990 by HUD The increased
level of funding necessitates an amendment to the Block Grant
Program.
In addition to the need of allocating the increased grant award, there
is also a need to reallocate $32,000 of unexpended funds from prior
program years and program income.
Because of the need to fund the completion of the Senior Center, and
the initial indication that the city would receive less funding in 1991,
several on-going projects were eliminated out of the 1991 Block Grant
Program With the additional funds and the need to reallocate
unexpended funds, staff is proposing council once again fund the
following activities' Employment Training, Park Improvements
(completion of Highland Park and Kurtzman Park), and the Revolving
Abatement fund
Mrs DeFelice questioned the amount of funding used to pay the Block
Grant Economic Development Coordinator and how the coordinator's
time would be divided between economic development and Block
Grant management Mr McDonald explained that the Coordinator
could be funded up to 70% or totally funded by Block Grant dollars and
they could spend 50 to 70% of their time would be spent on Block
Grant activities while the other portion of their time could be spend
on economic development activities e, encouraging use of the
revolving loan fund).
For clarification, Mr Crutchfield explained that the recommended
budget allocation in the report reflects an assumption of 70% of the
cost by Block Grant and the other 30% funded by the general fund
Mr Rosei Amu°, 1808 N 13th Ave. addressed council and expressed
his displeasure with council and staff decisions concerning the re-
allotment of Block Grant funds Mr Armijo felt that funds should have
been allocated for social programs to help the youth of the community
Mr McDonald explained that there are a number of programs that
have been budgeted and suggest that even the proposed budget that
would benefit the youth The Recreation Specialist at the Martin
Luther King Center who is specifically designed to provide programs
for the youth many of which target those of hispanic backgrounds, the
Youth Employment Training Program which provides benefits for the
youth with summer jobs, and parks improvement programs Only 15%
of Block Grant funds are available for these types of programs
Mayor Jackson expressed his opinion that the Community
Development Block Grant Program Committee did an excellent job in
recognizing that there were many outstanding programs that were
recommended that were submitted, however, recognizing that there
were limited funds available to support these requests council did an
excellent job in following, modifying, and changing those
recommendations that were submitted by staff He also felt it was
important to note that the "buck", in terms of what happened or did
not happen, stops here with council and this should be kept in
perspective
Mr Kilbury pointed out that at one time these funds were much more
extensive and we were allowed to use it for social services, and much
of the money went for social services, but that this is HUD money and
we are limited in the amount of money that can be used for social
services to 15% With that in mind a lot of social services cannot be
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funded as these funds are intended primarily for the things that HUD
specifies as allowed.
Mrs DeFelice explained that she was on the council in September,
1989, and 1990 when we had Block Grant Hearings and we were
considering how to allocate Block Grant money In 1989 nor in 1990
did council follow staff or committee recommendations 100%
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments
from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared
closed
RESOLUTION NO 1964
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1991 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
Resolution No 1964, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to
approve Resolution No 1964, amending the 1991 Community
Development Block Grant Program Mrs DeFelice seconded the
motion Motion carried
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE CITY OF PASCO'S INTENTION TO ORDER THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON RUBY
STREET, AGATE STREET, AND 37TH PLACE.
Mr Dennis Wright noted that the Hearing had been duly publicized as
required by law Two letters were received by mail
Mr Wright informed council that on May 20, 1991, Resolution No
1962 was adopted, which declared the intention of the city to
construct sanitary sewers in Ruby and Agate Streets between Rd 36
and 37th Place, and in 37th Place between Ruby and Agate Streets
The cost of these improvements is to be assessed directly to the
adjacent property owners
This L I D is being created at the request of the local property owners,
at least a couple of whom are presently suffering with failed septic
systems It is staffs request that council first conduct a public
hearing, then adopt the attached ordinance ordering the
improvements and providing for the method of payment
The request we received was from 18 of the 34 property owners
requesting that we proceed with the LID A public meeting was held
on March 27, 1991, to discuss this with the property owners one last
time to give them an idea of what the assessment was going to be At
that meeting the property owners voted 12 to 1 in favor of proceeding
with the LID The method of assessment was chosen to be an equal
assessment to each lot in the LID This was deemed to be the most
equitable since the majority of the lot are single family residences
Mayor Jackson asked Mr Wright what process was used for the
notification of the affected property owners, i.e , certified mail or
regular mail'? Mr Wright explained that regular mail service was used
as prescribed by law after researching the records on file at the
Franklin County Court House, the phone book and other records
available in an effort to track down current property owners
Mr Garrison asked what the total number of lots affected by this LID
It was explained that there were 34 parcels affected Mr Garrison
then asked how many of the parcels have indicated they approve this
LID and was informed that 18 lots had indicated approval The clerk
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read the two letters from George J. and Peggy L Dvorak, owners of
property at 3619 W. Ruby Street, and Corvm F. and Dorothy M
Henderson, owners of property at 3628 W. Ruby Street, both sets of
property owners asked to be put down as a "YES" vote
Mr Garrison asked Mr. Wright what the number of property owners
that need to be in favor of the LID in order to proceed? Mr Wright
explained that it is a negative vote process If 60% oppose the LID
then it would be mandatory for council to stop the process
Mr William Wallace, of 10028 Locust Lane (owner of lots 3612 and
3618 W Ruby Street), was formally opposing the LID and asked if the
sewer lines were going to be put down the center of the road? Mr
Wnght explained that the sewer would be along the south side of the
street and stubbed across the street to each lot all the way through
Mr Wallace asked who was going the pay for the road to be repaved
and was told that the repair of the road would be part of the LID
process Mr Wallace then asked if the property owner had to hook up
to the sewer line and if they didn't, what would be the costs? Mr
Crutchfield explained that the property owner was not required to
hook up to the sewer at that time and if they didn't all they would pay
was the assessment on the LID and they wouldn't get a monthly bill
until they hooked up to the sewer line Mr Wnght explained that the
hook up fee is included in the assessment Mr Ajax explained that
there would be an additional sewer tap fee of $5 00
Mr Wallace was displeased with the way the sewer lines were going to
be laid because most property owners would have to have two 90
degree angles in their sewer line in order to connect with the sewer
stub and the cost for this would be exorbitant The other option is to
go directly under the center of their homes He suggested the sewer
lines be placed along the back lot lines
Mr Carl Fredncson, owner of property at 3605 W Agate Street, was
formally opposing the LID and wanted to know if the assessment
amount stated in the letter he received is the total cost for his
assessment of the LID? Mr Wnght explained that the amount stated
in the letter was an estimate only. After the conclusion of the public
hearmg, and with council's approval of the LID, there will be a 30 day
protest period at which time the remainder of the people that don't
protest will have the opportunity to do so At the end of the 30 day
protest period council will be asked to award the contract At that
time we will know fairly well where we stand in regards to costs At
the end of the contract and after the work is done all the costs are
added up, including incidentals which will include costs for
publication, bonds, attorney's fees and those types of other items, the
final assessment will be paid The preliminary assessment has the
estimated costs of each of the items listed
Mr Garrison asked if the amount of time allowed for payment of the
LID would be the normal 10 years9 Mr Wright affirmed this and
explained that at the conclusion of the project a final assessment role
will be prepared and the property owners have the opportunity to
protest their assessments at that time
Mr Ed Ray, of Ray, Inc, expressed his approval of the proposed LID
and felt that the problem of septic tanks in the community are serious
problems He commended the city for working to make these
improvements because, as an insurance agent, he feels there are going
to be some real problems in our area due to septic tanks and their
closeness to drinking water sources
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Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments
from the floor, either for or against, the public hearmg was declared
closed.
ORDINANCE NO 2821
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN RUBY STREET AND
AGATE STREET BETWEEN ROAD 36 AND 37TH PLACE, AND IN
37TH PLACE BETWEEN RUBY AND AGATE STREETS, ALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO 1962 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO 122 AND ORDERING THE CARRYING OUT OF THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT, PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT BE MADE BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
UPON THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE
MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS", AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH OR OTHER SHORT-TERM
FINANCING AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS
Ordinance No 2821, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to
adopt Ordinance No 2821, ordering the construction of sanitary
sewers in Ruby and Agate Streets and in 37th Place Mr Snider
seconded the motion Motion carried
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No 2825
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY OF PASCO FROM C-1-D (DESIGNATED SHOPPING
CENTER) TO C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS)
Ordinance No 2825, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to
adopt Ordinance No 2825, granting a rezone from C-1-D to C-1 with a
concomitant agreement Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion
carried
Ordinance No 2826
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES
AMENDING PMC TITLE 5 BY REPEALING CERTAIN CHAPTERS
THEREOF AND ENACTING REGULATIONS FOR ITINERANT
VENDORS
Ordinance No 2826, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to
adopt Ordinance No 2826, establishing licensing regulations for
itinerant vendors within the City of Pasco and, further, to approve the
ordinance summary for publication Mr Garrison seconded the
motion Mr Snider expressed his opinion that the ordinance is
unduly restrictive and the fee schedule is too high Motion was earned
by the following roll call vote YES Kilbury, DeFelice, Garrison,
Lathim, Jackson, and Jensen. NO Snider
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
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ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meet as urned at 9 2 PM.
Jac on, Mayor
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MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
West Pasco Water Rates Mr Crutchfield and Mr Underwood gave an
outline of rates and a recommendation to apply "outside city" rate to
customers of West Pasco Water upon it's purchase by the city
Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this / day of ji-A kj , 1991.
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