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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice,
Mayor
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice,
Michael Garnson, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan
Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager,
Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Daniel Underwood, Finance Director,
James Ajax, Public Works Director, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, David
McDonald, Community Development Director, and Kurt Luhrs,
Administrative Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda
Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion carried unanimously Consent items
are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
December 6, 1993
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $485,530 23 ($16,387 17 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 2837 and 2838, and $469,143 06 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 84111 through 84456)
C) Irrigation Feasibility Study To accept the irngation study done by
JUB Engineers, Inc, including its findings and recommendations,
dated December 1993
D) Lewis/Sylvester Interchange To find the revised cost estimate
for the Lewis/Sylvester Interchange project plan too great a
financial burden on the City of Pasco for a State highway
responsibility and, therefore, direct that the city terminate its
participation in the project
E) Resolution No 2105 To approve Resolution No 2105, adjusting
the maximum car allowance
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
VISITORS
Pat Crawford, of 1635 W Cartmel, addressed Council requesting an
update concerning the Cruising Committee and to express opposition
to any new taxes
Lisa Soneda, of 1512 W Bonneville, addressed Council to express her
concern about the community's continual problems with graffiti and
other gang related activities
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REPORTS FROM COMMMEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on December 9,
1993 she represented the City at a grand opening and nbbon cutting
ceremony at the Boot Outlet
On December 10, attended the City of Pasco Awards Banquet
On December 14, attended a tour of Hanford and visited some of the
clean up sites
On December 16, met with representatives of the 3M Corporation to
discuss the ordinance which requires them to remove their bill
boards
On December 18, represented the City at Basin Disposal's Employee
Safety Awards Banquet Mr Dietrich presented the City with a large
donation to the DARE program
On December 20, attended a banquet hosted by Westinghouse in honor
of Chris Jensen He received the 1993 Community Service Award
from Westinghouse
Task Force For A Safe Community Meeting - December 7. 1993 Mr
Jensen reported that the meeting centered around the introduction of
the new coordinator, Kelhe Smart There was a workshop meeting to
set goals and objectives
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - December
7 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that a detailed financial report will be
provided at the Board Retreat The Village Market Place is running
behind with expenses being greater than generated revenue A motion
to support Our Lady of Lourdes parking lot expansion project was
passed
BFGC Tn-MATS RTPO Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - December
9 1993 Mr Kilbury reported that the B F Transit's Americans with
Disabilities Act Para-Transit Plan was approved The Regional Surface
Transportation Program Allocation was discussed and passed The
Capacity Program Grant and Match is an amendment to the Unified
Planning Work Program
B F Transit Board Meeting - December 9. 1993 Mr Garrison
reported that the 1994 Budget and a resolution to go into contract for
new uniforms for Transit employees were approved There will be a
public heanng to discuss route changes to Route 160 The Transit and
the City of Kennewick entered into an agreement with Shelter Ad
Systems for bus shelters
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - December 13. 1993
Mayor DeFelice reported that the Expansion Project is well underway
and the Senior's pointed out that there are two (2) vacancies on the
Advisory Board that need to be filled
B F Regional Council Board Meeting - December 17. 1993: Mr
Kilbury reported that staff reports were given and the consent
calendar was approved The approval of a sixty (60) day extension for
the loan to the Prosser Inn was approved
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) (One Year
Update) Mr McDonald, Director of Community Development,
addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public
heanng was published as required by law He explained that the CHAS
is a prerequisite that the City must have in place before any annual
allotment of Block Grant dollars can be received The CHAS is a five
(5) year document that needs to be updated annually
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER ADOPTING A ONE YEAR CHAS FOR THE 1994 BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM YEAR
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the
floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing
was declared closed
MOTION Mr Lathim moved to approve the 1994 Comprehensive
Housing Affordability Strategy Plan for the City Mr Garnson seconded
the motion Motion earned unanimously.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 2976
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1994
MOTION Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2976,
authorizing the 1994 Operating Budget in the amount of $26,866,725
Mr Jensen seconded the motion
Mr Pablo Guzman, of 1920 W Ruby St, addressed Council to express
his concern for the increase in property taxes Mr Kilbury explained
that the increase was voter approved for the building of the new Civic
Center and the remodeling of the Senior Center
Ms Eileen Crawford, of 1635 W Cartmel, addressed Council to
express her concern with the cost of living increase being given to
employees when the School Distnct has frozen wages It was her
opinion that City employees should have their wages frozen also Mr
Crutchfield explained that during the 1980's when things were really
tight City employees didn't receive increases
Motion carried by the following roll call vote Yes - Strode, Kilbury,
Jensen, Lathim, Garrison, DeFelice, No - Hargrow
ORDINANCE NO. 2977
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL
PROJECTS FOR THE YEAR 1994
MOTION Ordinance No 2977, was read by title only Mr Garnson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2977, authorizing the 1994 Capital
Projects Budget in the amount of $10,925,000. Mr Lathim seconded
the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 2979
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AD VALOREM TAX LEVY
IN THE CITY OF PASCO IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW
MOTION Ordinance No 2979, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2979, providing for the 1994 Ad
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Valorem Tax Levy plus new construction and a levy for the 1993
Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bond Mr Lathim seconded the
motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2980
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO NUISANCES, SANITATION, AND
CONSTRUCTION, AMENDING PMC SECTION 9 60 030 BY
DEFINING UNKEPT YARDS, THE HANGING OF LAUNDRY IN
YARD AREAS, AND THE ACT OF SLAUGHTERING OR
BUTCHERING ANIMALS AS NUISANCES AND AMENDING PMC
CHAPTER 604 REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF GARBAGE
CONTAINERS AND AMENDING PMC CHAPTER 16.04
PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES
MOTION Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2980, amending
PMC Chapter 9 60, 6 04, 16 04 dealing with nuisances, sanitation and
construction, and authorize publication by summary Mr Garrison
seconded the motion.
Mr McDonald explained that several weeks ago the Planning
Commission held a meeting to review the Residential Suburban Task
Force Committee recommendations related to these items The goal
of the Planning Commission and staff was to get this information to the
Council by the end of the year There are still several legal questions
pertaining to Attachment A that need to be addressed prior to
adoption
MOTION Mr Strode moved to table Ordinance No 2980 until the
next regularly scheduled meeting Mr Garrison seconded the motion
Motion earned unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 2981
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE AND IMPROVEMENT
OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND AMENDING PMC CHAPTER
12 12 RENAMING PARKING STRIPS TO PLANTING STRIPS
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2981,
amending PMC Chapter 12 12 regulating planting strips and authorize
publication by summary Mr Jensen seconded the motion.
Mayor DeFelice explained that Mr Clare Cranston had several
suggestions concerning the language in this ordinance and that he
would be talking with Mr McDonald about his recommendations
MOTION Mr Strode moved to table Ordinance No 2981 Mr Lathim
seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 2982
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING,
AMENDING TITLE 22 BY ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS FOR
VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND CREATING
STANDARDS FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AND INFILL
DEVELOPMENT WITH MANUFACTURED HOMES
MOTION Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 2982, amending
PMC Chapter 22 dealing with zoning and authorize publication by
summary Mr Strode seconded the motion
Mr Kilbury referred staff to Section 2 - Multi-family Parking Lots, to
ask what the stipulations were for front yard set-backs Mr McDonald
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explained that 20 feet was the set-back and all parking would have to
be behind the 20 foot line
Mr. Clare Cranston, of 907 W Nixon St, had questions regarding
parking around the Americana Apartments where there isn't sufficient
space for parking
Mr Pat Crawford, of 1635 W Cartmel, questioned the restnctions the
ordinance would place on him and his ability to park his vehicles on a
portion of his yard that has been made into a dnve-way It was
explained to him that if he had made a section of his yard into a drive-
way he would have no difficulties parking his vehicles there The
ordinance was intended to prevent parking on lawns, shrubbery, etc
He also felt the City should be more concerned with the litter being
blown out of dumpsters that have had their covers left off instead of
someone leaving their garbage can at the curb
Mr Hargrow stated that since there seemed to be a problem with
parking and garbage it has become necessary for an ordinance to
enforce these requirements to maintain the appearance of the City
Mr Strode wanted to congratulate staff on the way the ordinance was
prepared and presented It was very difficult for the committee to
develop these ideas
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 2983
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
MOTION Ordinance No 2983, was read by title only Mr Jensen
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2983, raising the basic group life
insurance benefit for non-management, non-represented employees
from Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollar ($2,500) to Twelve Thousand
Dollars ($12,000) Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 2984
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAGES FOR CERTAIN
PERSONNEL (NON-REPRESENTED) FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
1994
MOTION Ordinance No 2984, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2984, adjusting the non-represented,
non-management wage and salary schedule for 1994 Mr Lathim
seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 2985
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SALARIES AND WAGES
FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
1994
MOTION Ordinance No 2985, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2985, adjusting the salary schedule for
management positions for 1994 Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Motion carned by unanimous roll call vote
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 20, 1993
ORDINANCE NO. 2986
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1993
MOTION: Ordinance No 2986, was read by title only Mr Lathim
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2986, authorizing the 1993 Capital
Improvement Budget Supplement in the amount of $1,399,900 Mr
Hargrow seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2987
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 ANNUAL BUDGET OF
THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL
THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING
REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE
AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM
OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
MOTION Ordinance No 2987, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2987, authorizing the 1993 Operating
Budget Supplement in the amount of $1,428,000 Mr Strode
seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Allocation of 1994 Room Tax Funds Mr Lathim cautioned Council
about getting into involvement with school functions, such as the
dance team, because it could prove very difficult to keep up with all
the different organizations needs
Mr Strode felt that support of the Pasco High Dance Team would be a
worthy cause
MOTION Mr Garnson moved to allocate 1994 room tax as follows
Autumn Fest $10,000
Air Show 3,000
Water Follies 5,000
Historical Society 9,000
Mid-Columbia Symphony 2,000
Recreation Events 5,000
Visitor & Convention Bureau 47,771
Pasco Chamber 7,500
The balance of the funds, $49,299, going into the Capital Reserve
Fund Mr Strode seconded the motion
Motion failed by the following roll call vote Yes - Strode, Garnson, No
- Hargrow, Jensen, Kilbury, DeFelice, Lathim
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to allocate 1994 room tax as originally
recommended Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion carried by
the following roll call vote Yes - Jensen, Kilbury, DeFelice, Lathim,
Hargrow, No - Strode, Garrison
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 20, 1993
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade/Expansion Amendment to
Engineering Services Agreement
MOTION Mr Garnson moved to approve Amendment No 1 to the
Agreement between City of Pasco and HDR for engineering services on
the Wastewater Treatment Plan Upgrade/Expansion Mr. Strode
seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
TRIDEC Memorandum of Understanding
MOTION. Mr Kilbury moved to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with TRIDEC to improve and focus communication
with the Department of Energy retaining the city's statutory
authorities Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
Employment Agreement
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve entering into an agreement
with the Community Action Committee and the Task Force For A Safe
Community to employ a Task Force Community Coordinator Mr
Strode seconded the motion Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6)
(Jensen abstain)
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
TRAC Project Mr Crutchfield informed Council that Franklin County
has decided on a $3 9 million bond issue to be presented to the voters
February 8, 1994
Commercial Property at Sun Willows Mr Crutchfield informed
Council that the City has received two (2) written proposals and two
(2) or three (3) Councilmembers will be needed to work with staff to
review those proposals
Executive Session Mayor DeFelice called for an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter at 9 24 p m.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 9 38 p m
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 38 P M
eFelice, Mayor
ATTEST.
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Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 3 day of Jet..#1 0,4" , 1994
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