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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1994
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 Garrison, Edgar Hargrow, Charles Kilbury, and Carl Strode
Councilmembers absent Dan Lathim and Chris Jensen Also present
Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, David
McDonald, Community Development Director, Capt F Anderson,
Police Department, Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, Dick Erickson,
Parks & Recreation Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Admmistrative 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 Hargrow Motion carried unanimously Consent
items are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
April 18, 1994
To approve minutes of Special Meeting held April 25, 1994
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $266,978 63 ($26,517 77 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 2874 and 2876, and $240,460 86 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 86144 through 86311)
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $692,157 22, Payroll
Voucher Nos 35492 through 35689, and 35712 through 35907,
and 35920 through 36213
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance and
Municipal Court non-criminal and criminal accounts receivable in
the total amount of $51,254 89 and, of that amount, authorize
$47,747 09 be turned over for collection
C) Appointments to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee To concur
in the Mayor's appointment of the following persons to the
Pasco/Franklin County Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Jane
Pauline to Position No 2, for a term which will expire on June 16,
1996 (replacing A L Robuck), and Valane Pilgreen to Position No
3, for a term which will expire on June 16, 1996 (replacing Betty
Hoover)
D) Resolution No 2126 To approve Resolution No 2126, fixing 8 00
p m, June 6, 1994, as the time and place for a public hearing to
consider the proposed vacation
E) Resolution No 2127 To approve Resolution No 2127,
authonzmg the sale of surplus properties
F) Resolution No 2128 To approve Resolution No 2128, fixing 8 00
p m, June 6, 1994, as the time and place for a public hearing to
consider the proposed vacation
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PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
"Yard of the Month" Awards, April, 1994 The following Pasco
residents were presented Certificates of Appreciation from Mayor
Joyce DeFehce
Rita Watson, 603 North Hugo Avenue
Rod and Thelma Plante, 2706 West Bonneville Street (unable to
attend)
Richard and Betty Winship, 1939 West Hopkins Street (unable to
attend)
George and Ethel Benward, 928 West Octave Street
Ruben and Zino Rodriguez, 1124 West Jan Street (unable to
attend)
Keith and Elaine Maki, 4107 Desert Plateau Drive (unable to
attend)
VISITORS
Mr Bob Moore, of 93 Crystal Drive, presented and read a petition to
the Council as follows
The Honorable Mayor, Members of Council, and Staff of the City of
Pasco We are here speaking for a group of Block Watch Captains and
concerned citizens We make the effort, take the time and initiate
teamwork with our neighborhood and the Police Department
combating the crime problem because we care about our City and
neighborhoods We took the challenge to be a working member of
Block Watch program in our City We agreed to actively report crime,
to safeguard our homes and community, discouraging the burglar, and
any other criminal element Time and again we hear that without our
efforts Block Watch in Pasco would not be a success We act as eyes
and ears for law enforcement The Police are doing all that they can,
but they cannot always be ever-present
We who are present, represent the Block Watch Captains, and
concerned citizens of their respective neighborhoods throughout the
City We are here this evening to request your consideration of a
Juvenile Curfew Law to get a grip on the problems that are very
evident in our community Graffiti, vandalism, car prowls and other
illegal activity have created an environment that make our city less
attractive, especially for potential new residents and business
ventures Children as young as eleven and twelve of age roam about
Pasco late at night into the early morning hours Most juveniles have
no reason to be out roaming the neighborhoods after 11 p m
The 1993 Crime Statistics show that total crime has decreased in the
City of Pasco Yet, the same report shows evidence that Juvenile
Crime continues to escalate This we address as a viable issue and
strongly believe that immediate enactment of a Juvenile Curfew Law
would serve as a deterrent to crime on our streets Police would gain
another tool for combating the juvenile offender Parents of the
juveniles responsible for a criminal activity should be accountable for
the whereabouts of their children
The entire community would benefit from the enactment of a Juvenile
Curfew Law Keeping juveniles off the streets of the City of Pasco late
at night and in the early morning hours would eliminate the potential
for mischief We understand that a Juvenile Curfew Law was ruled
unconstitutional m the City of Seattle in 1973 We are also aware that
any mention of a Juvenile Curfew Law brings threats of ACLU
intervention and potential legal challenge Some neighboring
communities have enacted Juvenile Curfew Laws that have withstood
any challenge for more than a year
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We strongly encourage you to take the challenge When necessary go
to court, fight with every legal resource available to insure that the City
of Pasco takes an effective stand in controlling this present and
growing problem As communities stand up to legal challenges the
effort will result in elimination of the malicious crimes Pasco can
reclaim control of their streets and parks and provide for the secunty
of the citizens and their property through enactment of a solid
Juvenile Curfew Law
This issue is very important to us as a community Your immediate
action is encouraged, knowing that nothing ventured results in
nothing gained You have our full support and together show our
intent to pursue enactment of a responsible Juvenile Curfew Law for
the City of Pasco
Mr Moore explained that there are 627 signatures on the petition and
they include citizens from all areas of Pasco
Mayor DeFehce explained to Mr Moore that this issue was discussed
at the last Council meeting and it was under consideration It will be
placed on a future workshop agenda to give the public an opportunity
to present comments, for and against, on this issue
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFehce reported On April 23,
represented the City at a banquet hosted by the Arts Council
On April 25, attended a press conference at the La Chnica building
regarding their plans for the future
On April 30, gave welcome greeting to the Toastmasters Convention at
the Red Lion
Good Roads Association Meeting - April 20, 1994 Mr Lathim was
absent
B F Regional Council Board Meeting - April 22, 1994 Mr Kilbury
reported that the Intergovernmental Review Process program of
$250,000 was approved A loan to McDaniel Manufacturing, Inc and
extending the approval date for Circle Enterprises were approved
The 1995 ISTEA Enhancement projects were approved
Tn-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting - April 28,
1994 Mr Lathim was absent
B F Health Board Meeting - April 28, 1994 Mr Strode reported that
there was a progress report on improvement upgrades to the Health
District facilities Received a report from the Budget Committee
regarding the consultant's recommendation for an automated billing
system and gave the consultant additional authority to continue with
recommendations for software and hardware supplier for the Health
District Three labor contracts were reviewed and approved for the
Washington State Nurses Association for full time nursing staff, a
contract and salary scale guideline for administrative staff, and a
contract and hourly wage guideline for the part-time hourly workers
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1994 Block Grant Program Amendment Mr David McDonald,
Community Development Director, addressed Council and noted for
the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required
by law
Mr McDonald explained that each year when the Block Grant Program
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is put together the City is unsure of the amount of money that HUD
will allocate to the City Stafk,e0timated that we would receive
$545,000 for this years program In reality, HUD is going to allocate
an additional $48,000, which bnngs the total Block Grant funds to
$593,000 for 1994 Receiving additional funds requires a heanng to
amend the program for this yea"'
It is suggested that $30,000 be allocated to the Senior Center, that
$6,000 be allocated to the revolving abatement fund, and $12,000 be
allocated to the Kurtzman Park Improvement Program
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER AMENDING THE 1994 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Ms Robin Markle, of 2313 West Sylvester Street, wanted to know if
Council has thought about putting some of this money towards
something for kids to keep them out of trouble'? What about other
seasons besides summer'?
Mayor DeFehce explained that Block Grant funds can only be used for
certain types of activities and uses
Mr McDonald explained that for the last several years $38,000 has
been allocated for a Recreation Specialist as well as lighting for the
parks
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFehce for comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public heanng was declared closed
RESOLUTION NO. 2129
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON
MOTION Resolution No 2129, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to approve Resolution No 2129, amending funding levels for
activities under the 1994 Block Grant Program Mr Strode seconded
the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 3013
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO BIG BEND
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO
MOTION Ordinance No 3013, was read by title only Mr Hargrow
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3013, an ordinance granting a
franchise to Big Bend Electric Cooperative, Inc for the construction,
operation and maintenance of electric facilities within the City of
Pasco Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2130
A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS
DUE TO WIND-BLOWN DUST
MOTION Resolution No 2130, was read by title only Mr Strode
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moved to approve Resolution No 2130, objecting to Air Quality
Regulations due to wind-blown dust Mr Garrison seconded the
motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3014
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING, AMENDING SECTION
22 42 025 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE DEALING WITH
CAR LOTS AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN A C-1 DISTRICT
MOTION Ordinance No 3014, was read by title only Mr Strode
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3014, amending PMC Title 22 by
altering the location criteria for auto sales lots in the C-1 zone Mr
Kilbury seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3015
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING,
AMENDING TITLE 22 BY ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 22 25
DEALING WITH LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
MOTION Ordinance No 3015, was read by title only Mr Gamson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3015, amending PMC Title 22 by
creating an R-1-8 5 zoning district Mr Strode seconded the motion
Motion camed unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3016
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY OF PASCO FROM RT AND R-1-S (RESIDENTIAL
TRANSITIONAL/SUBURBAN) TO R-1-8 5 (LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL)
MOTION Ordinance No 3016, was read by title only Mr Hargrow
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3016, granting a rezone from RI' and
R-1-S to R-1-8 5, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr
Garrison seconded the motion Motion camed unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Third Amendment - Water World Manna
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the
Third Amendment to Commercial Concession Agreement for the
Pasco Boat Basin with Water World Manna Mr Strode seconded the
motion Motion carried unanimously
Safe Community Task Force Agreement
MOTION Mr Hargrow moved to approve the agreement with the
Task Force For A Safe Community providing for employment of the
Task Force Coordinator and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
Special Permit Auto Sales Lot in a C-1 Zone - 1132 West Sylvester
Street (MF #94-10-SP)
MOTION Mr Strode moved to approve the special permit for an auto
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sales lot located at 1132 West Sylvester Street, as recommended by
the Planning Commission Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion
carried unanimously —"
Mayor DeFelice called for a five minute recess
Baseball Stadium Feasibility Study Mr Crutchfield explained that the
feasibility study indicated that the utilization of a stadium was feasible
from an economic standpoint as long as there wasn't any long term
debt associated with the facility Given the fact that approximately
60% of the construction costs is in room tax reserves, and given the
willingness of the City of Richland to participate with $300,000, the
balance of the project cost is a gap that can be filled with lease
revenue from the team, and additional advertising arrangements that
the team is willing to put in place so that there can be a stadium m the
Tn-Cities The League and the team ownership are very interested in
seeing the Tr-Cities have a team because from a demographic
standpoint it makes sense The fact that the stadium would be located
next to the TRAC parking lot is the only way it is affordable
The City has committed that the use of the stadium would be
restricted insofar as the Western Baseball League, which schedules 45
home games each summer, would set its schedule in January of each
year and would avoid scheduling a baseball game on any date that
summer that the TRAC facility is already booked This would be done
to avoid use conflicts in the parking lot The only exception to this
would be a situation where the City would be willing to provide the
excess parking necessary to accommodate both events at once Any
non-baseball use would be subject to the prior written approval of the
County Part of the parking revenue and any profit resulting from the
operation of the stadium would go to the TRAC budget Because the
stadium would consume about 5 acres of County owned property
located next to the TRAC parking lot, that could otherwise be leased
to some private venture, the City is willing to pay the market value for
the use of those acres This would eliminate the expressed concern of
the County Commissioners that the location of the stadium on County
land would reduce their future income potential
Staff wants to urge Council to take the step forward to provide for a
commitment to be made to the Western Baseball League for a stadium
next May, subject to Richland and Franklin County commitments
MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to authorize the City Manager to commit
that a stadium will be available to the Western Baseball League in May
1995, provided the City of Richland commits to assist construction of
the stadium and Franklin County makes an acceptable commitment for
locating the stadium adjacent the TRAC parking lot Mr Strode
seconded the motion Motion carned unanimously
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Cmco De Mayo
MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to authorize the City Manager to
reimburse the Cinco de Mayo Festival for up to $500 of expenses
associated with the improvement of the stage appurtenances and
promotion for the Cinco de Mayo Festival Mr Hargrow seconded the
motion Motion carried unanimously
Delinquent LID Foreclosures Mr Crutchfield explained that the City
foreclosed on delinquent LID assessments and properties in East
Pasco neighborhoods, particularly in the Highland Park area, over the
course of the last few years A sizable number of lots were put on the
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market in the form of a request for proposals It was specifically
requested that proposals submitted identify what the party was willing
to pay for the lots involved, but also to describe their particular
background and capability to perform and the kind of development
that they envision for those lots The reason for this type of proposal
request was to determine the level of interest and to determine which
of those proposals would be in the best interest of the neighborhood
and the community in terms of the ultimate development being
proposed by the respective proposer
April 15, 1994, was the deadline for receiving proposals These
proposals were presented to Council on April 29th for discussion and
tonight Council approved a resolution that authorized the sale of some
of the lots The balance of the lots, frankly the prime properties,
generated five proposals Recognizing the need to take more time in
reviewing those proposals and developing a report for Council to
review, staff was intending to present that report at the May 9th
Workshop
One of the five proposals is from a Florida firm, whose proposal
involves a financing mechanism which involves the receipt of certain
tax credit designation from the State of Washington Housing Finance
Commission Apparently, the State has a May 20th deadline It was
learned last week that this was a problem for the proposer
Unfortunately, they have submitted their proposal on a standard real
estate contract format, not a letter of proposal as requested Their
proposal has a deadline of May 1st or 2nd It was explained to the
developer that the best that could be done would be to present the
problem to Council this evening and ask for a special meeting on May
4, 1994, at which the five proposals can be reviewed and it be decided
which, if any, Council wishes to proceed with
Given that background, and the fact that there is a May 20th
application deadline for filing with the State, that staff would
recommend holding a special meeting May 4th to decide which to
proceed with This would let the Florida developer know whether or
not to make application to the State for the tax credits
Mr Garrison felt that this sounds like the same type of financing that
the City of Kennewick is having problems with and stated that he
doesn't want the City to get into those same types of problems
Mr Strode recognizes that this was a request for proposals put out by
the City These proposals were to include purchase and development
plans along with enough information to allow the City to make an
analysis of the proposers ability to perform As it has been pointed
out, this is a fairly large project that will have a significant impact not
only upon the City, but specifically Highland Park It would be a shame
to have any kind of problems occur in that area that would damage the
progress that has been made there in the last few years Therefore,
since this was a request for proposals, as opposed to a request for a
real estate purchase and sales agreement, staff has acted correctly and
should be encouraged to continue with this project Also, it would be
appropriate to have a special meeting on May 4th to give the Florida
developer a decision in a timely manner
Mr Hargrow supported the project and felt this type of housing is
really needed, particularly in East Pasco He wanted to know what
happens with the May 2nd deadline'?
Mr Crutchfield explained that the May 2nd deadline is from the
Florida developer not the City The City didn't request any deadlines
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Ms Fran Thomas, of 3216 Road 68, explained that the developer has
extended their deadline until May 3rd, however, they need to know by
then because it takes their entire staff to assemble the necessary
documents and still file it by the State's deadline of May 20th She
also wanted to know where the five offers came from, because she was
there and only one other offer was received
Mr Crutchfield explained that it was very clearly stated at the end of
the request for proposals that the City could accept any, or all, or part
of, any of the proposals received, or could also reject all of them
There was no bidding process involved and there seems to be a failure
to understand the distinction, although it has been explained many
times
Mr Eldon Gray, of Century 21 in Kennewick, addressed Council to
present a written offer for some of the property owned by Charles
Grigg on "A" Street and Cedar Avenue If this other property doesn't
get approved by the Council they would be unable to proceed because
there wouldn't be enough time to get the paperwork to the State
Mr Crutchfield explained that he talked with Mr Gngg and at the end
of the conversation Mr Grigg agreed that the City needed to go
through the process to evaluate the proposals
MOTION Mr Strode moved to set the date for a special meeting for
May 4, 1994, at 7 30 p m to evaluate the Highland Park Purchase
Proposals Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
Executive Session - Personnel/Land Acquisition
Mayor DeFelice called an executive session to discuss personnel and
land acquisition matters at 9 25 p m
The meeting was reconvened at 9 38 p m
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meetmg was adjourned at 9 40 P M
Joy 1Felice, Mayor
ATTEST
Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this /‘' day of
1994 1994
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