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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1992
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice,
Mayor.
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk. Council members present were. Joyce DeFelice,
Michael Garnson, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan
Lathim, and Carl Strode. Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dennis Wnght, City Engineer,
Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief; Dick Erickson, Director of Parks &
Recreation; Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, and
Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION Mr. Gamson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended by removing items 3-E and 3-G from the Consent Agenda
and placing them as items 8-F and 8-G Seconded by Mr Jensen
Motion carned Consent items are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting held
March 16, 1992.
To approve minutes of special meeting held March 23, 1992
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $233,672 47 ($6,745 41 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 2719 and 2720, and $226,927 06 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 75709 through 76126)
Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of
$422,768 59, Payroll Voucher Nos 24502 through 24693, and
24694 through 24884.
C) Appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Council To
concur in the Mayor's appointment of the following to the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Council
1 Carol Hackwith, to a term which will expire on February 2,
1995.
2 Billy Cain, to a term which will expire on February 2, 1995
3 Delores Groce, to a term which will expire on February 2,
1995
D) Proposed Bridge Inspection Agreement - City of Pasco and
Washington State Department of Transportation To enter into an
Agreement with the Washington State Department of
Transportation under which the State would provide bridge
inspection services to the City and, further, to authorize the
Mayor to sign the Agreement of behalf of the City.
E) Resolution No 2002 To approve Resolution No 2002, adopting
the Benton and Franklin Counties Moderate Risk Waste
Management Plan
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F) Special Permit. Kiddie Korner Day Care Center (MF #92-13-SP)
To approve the special permit for a day care center on Lot 1,
Short Plat 80-18
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
None
VISITORS
None.
REPORTS FROM COMM111LES AND/OR OFFICERS.
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that she attended a
dinner with the Syracuse people who are interested in the food
processing waste water system.
March 27, attended a TRIDEC Membership luncheon. The
Commissioner of Pubhc Lands was the featured speaker
March 30, attended Pasco Chamber of Commerce Meeting where Mr
Crutchfield gave a "State of the City" address.
March 31, attended another TRIDEC honoring a "loaned" executive
who was leavmg the Association
Apnl 1, attended a McLoughlin Bond Advisory Committee meeting
April 3, invited to be on KONA Radio to help with a celebnty drawing
April 3, participated in the kick-off of Pasco's Spring Clean-up in
Memonal Park
Good Roads Association Meeting - March 18. 1992 Mr Lathim
reported that Dick Larson, of Yakima, explained ISTEA, which is the
Transportation Act.
Tn-MATS RTPO Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - March 19.
1992 Mr Kilbury reported that members present spoke on their
individual areas of concern There were several items for action
approval of the 1993 UPWP, motion to accept the Connell Airport
study, motion to approve District #5 work program was passed
unanimously.
TRIDEC Board Meeting - March 19. 1992 Mayor DeFelice reported
that the meeting was routine in nature There was an update of the
TRIDEC Renaissance Program where it was explained that funds will
run out for Renaissance #1 at the end of this year
BFRC Meeting - March 20. 1992 Mr. Kilbury reported that the major
portion of the meeting was the several items passed by the RTPO
Tn-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board Meeting - March 24.
1992. Mr. Strode reported that he was unable to attend due to illness
B F Health Board Meeting - March 26. 1992 Mr. Strode reported
that annual reports were presented by department and division heads
Items of interest discussed were the potential impacts of the
minimum security facility in Connell. There was discussion on the
method used the levy fees for food service operators.
Task Force for a Safe Community Meeting - March 31. 1992 Mr
Jensen reported that the meeting was routine in nature Discussion
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centered on the acceptance of the Task Force's application for
prevention funding for a $30,000 grant and a presentation on a
conference held in Los Vegas on gang activities outlining what's going
on across the United States
Emergency Medical Services Council Meeting - April 6. 1992 Mr
Strode reported that Gordon Towne announced that he has a large
library of Emergency Medical films available for loan at no cost There
was discussion on other sources of funding that have become available
for equipment verifications and EMS funding grants
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Ordinance No. 2867
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER
16.04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
MOTION Ordinance No 2867 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2867, adding Benton City to the
membership of the Mid-Columbia Building Appeals Commission Mr
Hargrow seconded the motion Motion carried
Resolution No. 2004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONNECTION TO THE
COLUMBIA EAST TRUNK SEWER LINE BY PROPERTY OWNERS
IN THE HILLSBORO STREET AREA WEST OF SR 395
MOTION Resolution No 2004 was read by title only. Mr. Jensen
moved to approve Resolution No 2004, which sets forth the general
parameters under which sewer line can be constructed south of
Hillsboro, west of SR 395 Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion
carried
Ordinance No. 2868
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY OF PASCO FROM RMH-2 (MOBILE HOME PARK) TO R-2
(MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL).
MOTION Ordinance No 2868 was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2868, granting a rezone from RMH-2 to
R-2 with a concomitant agreement. Mr Jensen seconded the motion.
Motion carried
Ordinance No. 2869
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-
1 (RETAIL BUSINESS).
MOTION. Ordinance No. 2869 was read by title only Mr Jensen
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2869, granting a rezone from R-1 to C-
1 with a concomitant agreement Mr Garrison seconded the motion
Motion carried
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Ordinance No. 2870
AN ORDINANCE CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A
GENERAL BOND ISSUE TO REMODEL THE OLD MCLOUGHLIN
SCHOOL AND TO EXPAND THE SENIOR CENTER
MOTION Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordmance No. 2870, calling for
a Special Election for a General Obligation Bond issue to remodel the
old McLoughlin School and expand the Senior Center Mr Garrison
seconded the motion.
Mr Crutchfield explamed that, as outlined in the agenda report, the
Council and County Commissioners noted the common and growing
need for space in the respective facilities, most acutely in the Court
House The City and County agreed to jointly work on the problem
Several meetings were conducted between representatives of both
entities dunng 1991. It was concluded that of all the options to solve
the problem in the most cost effective way, the City would need to
move it's Police and Municipal Court operations from the Court House
This would free up the necessary space the County could then remodel
to house the prosecuting attorney's office as well as constructing
additional court rooms, which are needed for Supenor Court
The only way the City can move it's Police and Municipal Court
operations is to find space elsewhere. As part of the review last year it
was noted that the City has it's operations spread out in several
facilities, most of which are inadequate in size and in varying ages. At
the very least, new construction would be necessary to house Police,
Court and any expansions. The conclusion was that the old
McLoughlin School, which the City acquired from the Pasco School
District back in the early to mid eighties to save it from demolition,
was still standing although boarded and unused. The recommendation
of the Committee is that the Council seek to put together a financing
package which would permit the remodeling of the old school to
house all City operations, including Police, City Hall, the Parks
Department, and perhaps Municipal Court all under one roof. This
project could also provide a gymnasium, as the only other gymnasium
owned by the City is the Martin Luther King Center. This would
provide an excellent opportunity to expand recreation opportunities,
particularly in the central part of the community The possibility of
using this building was the only productive use that this building could
be put to under the present circumstances, and if not, the City would
be spending approximately $400,000 to $500,000 to demolish it
Council appointed a bond advisory committee several months ago.
This committee has concluded that of the $6 8 million in expenses,
$6 million is for McLoughlin renovation and $800,000 is for the
Senior Center completion. Two million dollars is available, that leaves
$4 8 million needed from the tax payers in the form of a GO Bond, to
be collected through a special excess property tax. These bonds would
be retired over a 20 year debt service The other $2 million would be
made up of contnbutions from the City's general fund, the County's
payoff on the lease hold interest that the City has at the Court House,
$200,000 from Block Grant allocations that has been set aside to
expand the Senior Center, and $100,000 from the Senior Citizen's
Association
The recommendation of staff is that Council pass an ordinance calling
for an election May 19, 1992, which will be a special presidential
pnmary ballot
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Mr Ed Hendler, of 1712 West Octave Street, addressed Council to
express his support of a special bond, however, he felt Council should
reduce the utility tax rate from where it currently is to 6 5%
Mr Hendler stated that after looking through the 1992 budget he felt
the City had been conservative in the amount of anticipated revenue
and that if the Council lowered the tax rate the difference between the
two amounts would be made up m additional revenue that the City
hadn't planned on receiving.
Mr. Frank Sweet, of 1732 North Fifteen Avenue, expressed his dislike
of the way the City combined the remodel of McLoughlin School and
the completion of the Senior Center He felt it should have been a
separate issue.
Mr. Crutchfield pomted out to Council that the City enjoyed, through
the eighties, the lowest sewer rate in the entire State of Washington
for a City over 10,000 in population It's less than half of the state
average, almost a third There have been a number of years that the
rate payers of this community have enjoyed very low and favorable
rates, however, the City has put off improvements to avoid raising
rates The City can no longer put off making these improvements
The same thing has happened with space for City operations and now
something has to be done.
After a voice vote, motion carned.
Resolution No. 2001
A RESOLUTION PUBLICLY OBJECTING TO THE CONTINUING
RATE INCREASES FOR CABLE SERVICES BY UNITED ARTISTS
CABLE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, AND FURTHER
PUBLICLY STATING THE SUPPORT OF THE PASCO CITY
COUNCIL FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION ALLOWING LOCAL
JURISDICTIONS TO REGULATE THE RATES OF CHARGES FOR
CABLE SERVICES BY CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM
FRANCHISEES
MOTION: Mr. Lath= moved to table this item due to the lack of
information provided by the cable system
Mr Lathim felt that it would be wrong to approach the federal
government in an attempt to regain some control over cable systems
Motion failed due to the lack of a second
MOTION • Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2001,
objecting to the extent of rate increases for cable television services
and declaring support of the City Council for federal legislation
reinstating the right for local junsdictions to regulate cable television
rates Mr. Hargrow seconded the motion.
Mr Joe Connel, of Sun Willows, addressed Council that over the years
this area has watched cable television grow and it was not subjected to
local commercials the way it is today. He felt that the question that
the cable company should be asked is not why they are raising rates,
but why they aren't lowering rates? The cable company is getting the
benefit of all the additional revenue from local commercials The cable
company has purchased expensive mixing equipment while the
consumer is getting hit m the head.
After a voice vote, motion carried (Lathim voted no)
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Resolution No. 2003
A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO CERTAIN PRIVATIZATION
ACTIONS AFFECTING HANFORD'S WORK FORCE, AND
SUPPORTING THE NUCLEAR WORKERS' BILL IN THE UNITED
STATES CONGRESS.
MOTION: Resolution No. 2003 was read by title only. Mr. Kilbury
moved to approve Resolution No. 2003, affecting certain pnvatization
actions affecting Hanford's work force, and supporting the Nuclear
Workers' Bill in the United States Congress Mr Garnson seconded
the motion. Motion carried (Jensen - abstained)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Recreational Facilities Development
Mr Erickson addressed Council and after a brief review of the pros
and cons of softball fields vs soccer fields, he stated that it was staffs
recommendation that Council authonze the development of four (4)
fields on a 10-acre site at the intersection of Road 36 and Argent
Place
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MOTION Mr. Jensen moved to direct staff to plan the development
and use for soccer fields an approximate 10-acre site at the
intersection of Road 36 and Argent Place. Mr Lathim seconded the
motion Motion earned.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
Sun Willows Mr Connell addressed Council to ask what is being done
in connection with Sun Willows.
Mr Crutchfield stated that it would be appropnate for Council to fix a
Special Meeting for April 13, 1992, the subject would be the
consideration of an agreement to resolve the legal dispute between the
City and MSL.
Outside Sewer Connections. Mr. Crutchfield introduced Mr Steve
DeJulio, of Foster Pepper & Shefelman, as he is representing the City
and getting prepared for the Boundary Review Board hearing
scheduled for Apnl 14th and 15th
Mr. DeJulio addressed Council and explained that over the last 25
years the City has maintained a policy that the extension of utilities
outside the corporate boundaries be tied to annexation or to
agreements to annex That policy was reduced to law by the adoption,
in 1979, of ordinance 2065. This ordinance made the condition that
the extension of utilities outside the corporate boundaries on
annexation or annexation agreements.
Recently, the Franklin County Boundary Review Board has approved
the extension of water service into the West Pasco area and, by the
adoption of Resolution No. 1987, Council authonzed staff to proceed to
the Boundary Review Board with a request for authonty for extension
of sewer into this area
Because Mr DeJulio felt there should be no question with respect to
this issue he suggested staff present a resolution that reiterates the
City's position m this regard.
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Resolution No. 2005
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL'S
INTENT TO MAINTAIN THE CITY'S POLICY REGARDING
OUTSIDE SEWER CONNECTIONS TO BE TIED TO OUTSIDE
UTILITY AGREEMENTS THAT ASSURE AND EFFECTUATE THE
ANNEXATION OR FUTURE ANNEXATION OF THE PROPERTY
INVOLVED
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to adopt Resolution No. 2005,
declaring the City of Pasco's intent to maintain the City's policy
regarding outside sewer connection Mr. Hargrow seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9.30 P.M.
Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this (DO day of \(;-eiN , 1992
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