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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 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, David McDonald, Community
Development Director, and Dick Erickson, Parks & Recreation
Director
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 Hargrow Motion carried unanimously Consent
items are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
September 7, 1993
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $503,922 50 ($10,793 11 being in the form of Wire
Transfer No 2822, and $493,129 39 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 83040 through 83203)
C) Resolution No 2099 To approve Resolution No 2099, fixing 8 00
p m, October 18, 1993, as the time and date for a public hearing
to consider the proposed vacation
D) Suburban Standards Task Force Recommendations To accept the
Suburban Standards Task Force Report and direct the Planning
Commission to recommend, after public hearing, appropriate
code amendments not later than November 1993
E) Special Permit Tn-Cities Pregnancy Center at 817 North 14th
Avenue (MF #93-33-SP) To approve the Special Permit for the
location of the Tn-Cities Pregnancy Center at 817 North 14th
Avenue, as recommended by the Planning Commission
F) Special Permit Off-Premise Directional Sign at 18th Avenue &
Lewis Street (MF #93-34-SH To approve the Special Permit for
the Humane Society's off-premise directional sign at 18th Avenue
and Lewis Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission
G) Special Permit Temporary Use Caretaker's Facility - 1524 West
Mane Street (MF #93-36-SP) To approve the Special Permit for
a temporary caretaker's facilities at 1524 West Mane Street, as
recommended by the Planning Commission
H) Commercial Avenue Street Dedication To accept the dedication
deed of Paul H and Leah A Miller, providing necessary nght-of-
way for the extension of Commercial Avenue
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1993
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .
None
VISITORS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMII fk.,ES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported that on September
11, she attended the Autumn Festival and gave welcoming remarks
On September 15, attended the State of Washington Transportation
Commission public hearing
On September 18, welcomed those attending the Chamber of
Commerce Annual Sunshine Ball.
BFRC Tn-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting, September 9,
1993 Mr Kilbury reported that on the final transportation
improvement programs, as well as the Metropolitan Area, Benton,
Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties regional plan The SR-240 Study
was accepted as well as the City of Richland's request to designate
Keene Road as a collector The National Highway System Funds
distnbution provided Richland and Pasco with $294,762.
B F Transit Board Meeting. September 9. 1993 Mr Garrison
reported that the meeting was routine
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting. September 13. 1993'
Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting
Mid-Columbia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council
Meeting. September 13. 1993 Mr Strode reported that there was no
meeting scheduled for that date
The Hanford Summit, September 14 & 15, 1993 Mr Kilbury
reported that during the first session discussion centered on the
Department of Energy, which has long had a need for secrecy due to
the nature of it's war time operations As a result, there is a lack of
trust by the public for the agency The next session presented the
regulatory issues and there were a number of changes recommended,
including reducing DOE regulations, which cover 800 pages compared
with the 26 page set of regulations from the State There was a
session on technology transfers and on economic development and
partnership
B F Regional Council Board Meeting. September 17, 1993 Mr
Kilbury reported that the Intergovernmental Review Notification of the
Benton County Emergency Management application for assistance was
endorsed, the request of the Prosser Inn for a 60 day extension of
their loan was approved, the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
was discussed and adopted
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1993
RESOLUTION NO. 2100
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW FEES AND CHARGES FOR
GOLF CART STORAGE AT THE SUN WILLOWS GOLF COURSE
MOTION Resolution No 2100, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to approve Resolution No 2100, setting golf cart storage fees at
Sun Willows Golf Course Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion
carried unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No 2963
MOTION Mr Kilbury addressed Mayor DeFelice and stated that
having given notice for reconsideration at the previous meeting he
moved to reconsider the vote by which Ordinance No 2963 failed
Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Mr Kilbury felt there was a considerable ground swell of approval for
the ordinance He asked that Council consider what affect failure to
pass this ordinance will have on development in that area of the
community
Motion to reconsider the vote carried by the following roll call vote
Yes - Hargrow, Kilbury, Strode, DeFelice, Garrison, Lathim, No -
Jensen
Mr Jensen stated that philosophically he didn't disagree with the
ordinance, however, he felt it should be opened up to all low income
citizens of Pasco regardless of their geographic location
Mr Kilbury felt such an undertaking would be a difficult process to
encompass
Mr Strode felt the ordinance was important as an encouragement to
development to help recoup city costs for infrastructure already in
place in that area
Mr Hargrow felt that the ordinance was geographically biased,
however, he would vote as his constituents want him to
Mr Crutchfield pointed out that it would be possible to budget Block
Grant funds to include allocation of money on an annual basis to help
pay these fees for low income citizens, regardless of geographical area
Mr Kilbury felt doing this would be taking Block Grant funds from
other worthy projects that might better qualify for the use of this
money.
Mr. Eugene Lewis, of 1715 W Octave Street, stated that if the
ordinance did not pass it could mean new development would be
impaired because of the higher fees
Mr Dennis Smyrthwaite, of 925 N Elm Avenue, asked if the ordinance
were implemented would there be limiting factors for how far it could
be taken? Would that area be overloaded with subsidized housing? If
so, this would not be what is wanted by the citizens of that area
Original motion carried by the following roll call vote Yes - Hargrow,
Kilbury, Strode, Garrison, No - Lathim, Jensen, DeFelice
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1993
NEW BUSINESS
Lease Agreement - Sun Willows Golf Course
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an
Agreement with J D Pro Golf, Inc. to lease Sun Willows Golf Course
for the years 1994-1998 Mr Strode seconded the motion
Mr Jensen felt it would be better to increase fees a little each year
rather than a lot all at once after several years have gone by
Mr Garrison felt that the fees charged were not exorbitant and it will
get Pasco back into line with the other cities
Motion earned unanimously
Annexation Information Pamphlet.
MOTION Mr Lathim moved to authonze the City Manager to contract
for the production of a written pamphlet and video conveying
annexation information, not to exceed $7,000 total Mr Garrison
seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote
Community Service Work Program°
MOTION. Mr Jensen moved to authonze the City Manager to create a
Community Service Work Program for Municipal Court, including
employment of a supervisor, with a maximum annualized program
expenditure budget of $40,000 Mr Garnson seconded the motion
Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Executive Session - Contract
Mayor DeFelice recessed at 8 30 p m to an executive session, to last
approximately twenty minutes, to receive legal advice regarding a
contract
Mayor DeFelice reconvened the meeting at 8 55 p m
Mr Crutchfield explained the contractor to whom the Senior Center
Expansion contract was awarded as failed to execute the contract and
performance bonds within the 30-day period, and, apparently, has
determined to not do so He recommended the Council conduct a
special meeting next week to consider awarding the contract to the
next lowest bidder
MOTION Mr Garnson moved to set 8 00 p m, Monday, September
27, 1993, as the time for a Special Meeting to consider awarding the
Senior Center expansion contract Mr Kilbury seconded the motion
Motion earned unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 58 P M
CA, 12.6tc,)2,
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ATTEST
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Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this I day of (>;‘Cobe,C , 1993
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