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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Charles Kilbury, Mayor
Pro-tern
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Garrison,
Edgar Hargrow, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl
Strode Councilmembers absent Joyce DeFelice Also present Gary
Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Webster
Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Don
Francis, Police Chief, and David McDonald, Community Development
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
January 3, 1994
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $415,920 38 ($22,085 25 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 2843 and 2845, and $393,835 13 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 84659 through 84752)
C) Appointment to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee To concur
in the Mayor's appointment of Donald J Barnard to Position No 1
on the Senior citizens Advisory Committee to a term which will
expire on June 16, 1996
D) City Council Representation on Boards and Commissions To
concur in the Mayor's appointment of Councilmembers to
represent the city on board and commissions dunng calendar year
1994, as per list filed with the City Clerk
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
VISITORS
Ms Alice Doncaster, of 4122 W Mane St , voiceD her concern that
since the Pasco School Board election there has been a measure of
confusion concerning the cooperation and the commitment of the City
to it's employee, Aaron Beasley, who was elected to the School Board
Management has not displayed consistent support of Aaron's new
responsibilities by allowing him to schedule vacation leave in excess of
45 days There doesn't appear to be any guaranty of Mr Beasley
receiving the time off needed in order to attend School Board
meetings
Ms Doncaster's solution to the dilemma was to allow Mr Beasley to
attend School Board meetings with a radio response pager, and to
allow him to apply for vacation leave as needed
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Mr Crutchfield stated to Council that there is a union contract in
place There is a clear and distinct process for Mr Beasley to utilize
in requesting time off If he feels grieved he has the right as a
member of the bargaining unit to file a grievance If rules are being
changed unilaterally by the Fire Chief the Union, historically, has been
very quick to file a grievance There are numerous processes available
to Mr Beasley within the work place environment that have been well
established and by which all of his fellow employees are obligated to
live by
Mayor Pro-tern Kilbury stated that if a union contract is in place it
would not be within the power of the Council to change it unilaterally
and that a Council meeting is not the proper forum for solving union
grievances Union contracts are enforceable by both sides and they
must be that way They cannot be changed by one side They must be
changed through the negotiation process
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice was absent No report given
Pasco Downtown Development Association Meeting - January 4, 1994
Mr Kilbury reported that the PDDA requested a meeting without
liaison members in attendance
Park and Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - January 6, 1994
Mayor DeFelice was absent No report given
Air Pollution Control Board Meeting - January 6, 1994 Mr Hargrow
reported that a resolution was passed changing the organization's
name to the Benton & Franklin Clean Air Authority A resolution was
passed to express their intent to cooperate with the Department of
Ecology to develop solutions to solve the areas blowing dust problem
The 1994 Budget was revised to reflect revenue changes due to Walla
Walla County withdrawing from the organization
Mr Lathim felt that maybe Pasco should pull out of the organization
and that dust problems are nature's problems He also felt one
monitor (located on the Bon Marche building at Columbia Center) was
not an adequate indicator for claiming that there are problems in
Franklin County with blowing dust He requested more information
from the organization on their rules and regulations
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - January 10, 1994
Mayor DeFelice was absent No report given
BFRC Tr -MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - January 12,
1994 Mr Kilbury reported that the minimum requirements for
Benton/Franklin/Walla Walla RTPO Transportation Enhancement
Projects for 1995 were adopted Discussion items included The
status of the Regional Surface Transportation Program, the Enhanced
Cement workshop, SR 12 & SR 125 connection, and using the Road
Rater for railroad use
B F Transit Board Meeting - January 13, 1994 Mr Gamson reported
that the main topic of the meeting was a committee report that
studied night service It was recommended that a contracted service
be tried using a local taxi company This recommendation was
rejected and staff was asked to look into other possibilities
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 2980
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 960 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION Ordinance No 2980, was read by title only Mr Jensen
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2980, amending PMC Chapter 9 60
dealing with nuisances and authorize publication by summary Mr
Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 2990
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE PLACEMENT OF SOLID
WASTE CONTAINERS BEHIND THE FRONT YARD SET BACK IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER
6 04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW
SECTION 6 04 093
MOTION Ordinance No 2990, was read by title only Mr Hargrow
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2990, amending PMC Chapter 6 04
dealing with sanitation and authorize publication by summary Mr
Gamson seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 2991
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING AN INTERFUND LOAN
INTEREST RATE AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2779
MOTION Ordinance No 2991, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 2991, amending Ordinance No 2779
by reducing the rate of interest from eight percent per annum to
three-and-one-half percent per annum Mr Jensen seconded the
motion Motion carried unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2107
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK ON COURT STREET
BETWEEN ROAD 36 AND ROAD 40 AT THE EXPENSE OF
ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF
A PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION Resolution No 2107, was read by title only Mr Strode
moved to approve Resolution No 2107, declaring Council's intention
to order the installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks on Court
Street, between Road 36 and Road 40 at the expense of the abutting
property owners and, further, for setting February 7, 1994, at 8 00
p m in the City Council Chambers as the time and the place for a
public hearing on the matter Mr Garrison seconded the motion
Motion carried unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2108
A RESOLUTION PERMANENTLY DESIGNATING A PORTION OF
COURT STREET AS A NO CRUISING AREA
MOTION Resolution No 2108, was read by title only Mr Jensen
moved to approve Resolution No 2108, designating a portion of Court
Street as a no cruising area Mr Strode seconded the motion
Mr Kenneth M Knudsen, of 724 W Agate St #B, addressed Council to
express his opposition to the proposed resolution He felt it was
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despicable to restrict the free traffic of citizens down a public street
He also felt it was wrong to further restrict personal freedoms and
personal activities
Mr Hargrow explained to Mr Knudsen that he understands how he
feels, however, following public hearings it was determined that this
was the only course available to Council
Following a voice vote the motion carried unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Parks and Recreation Department Potential 1994 Capital
Improvement Projects
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize and direct the City Manager
to cause the installation of field lights at Walter's Field at a cost not to
exceed $75,000 and include the expenditure in the 1994 Capital
Projects Supplemental Budget Mr Garrison seconded the motion
Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote
MOTION Mr Strode moved to authonze and direct the City Manager
to cause installation of appropriate landscape and appurtenances in
the downtown street corners at a cost not to exceed $15,000 and to
include the expenditure in the 1994 Capital Projects Supplemental
Budget Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Special Meeting - TRAC Agreement Mr Crutchfield explained that
efforts have been made to iron out the TRAC Agreement He reported
that last week, at all day meetings, a lot of significant questions were
answered with respect to the mterlocal agreement and the basics for
the recreational area ground lease Those documents will be refined
by the attorneys and it's been urged by the Bond Committee that the
City and County execute those documents as soon as possible
Mr Strode moved to approve a Special Meeting to be held on January
31, 1994 at 7 30 p m Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion
earned unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 40 P M
ATTEST
Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5.I__ day of UCtni_ecit fj , 1994
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