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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor
ROLL CALL
By City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Michael
Gamson, Edgar Hargrow, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim,
and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg
Rubstello, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Fmance Director, Bob Alberts,
Pubhc Works Director, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Dick Erickson, Parks &
Recreation Director, Dave McDonald, City Planner, Webster Jackson,
Personnel/Purchasing, Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev
Director, and Denis Austin, Police Chief
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
June 19, 1995
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Pasco City Council, dated
June 26, 1995
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of 8430,073 60 ($31,729 21 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 2998 through 2999, and $398,344 39 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 92221 through 92456)
To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,060,833 98
(13,522 21 being in the form of Wire Transfer No 2303, and
$1,047,311 77 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 92457
through 92703)
Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of
$555,927 70, Payroll Voucher Nos 42794 through 43010, and 43037
through 43294
Bad Debt Write-offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility
billing, ambulance, cemetery, and Municipal Court non-criminal
and criminal accounts receivable, in the total amount of
$65,422 36 and, of that amount, authorize $61,215 42 be turned
over for collection
C) Easement for the Franklin County PUD adiacent to St Andrews
Loop To authorize the Mayor to sign an easement granting the
Franklin County PUD the right to install, operate and maintain
PUD lines adjacent to St Andrews Loop
D) Resolution No 2194 To approve Resolution No 2194, fixing 730
p m, August 7, 1995, as the time and date for a public hearmg to
consider the proposed vacation
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E) Resolution No 2195 To approve Resolution No 2195, fixing 730
p m, August 7, 1995, as the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the proposed vacation
F) Special Permit Construction of the Work Force Training Center on
the Columbia Basin Community College Campus (MF #95-38-SP)
To approve the special permit for the construction of the Work Force
Training Center, as recommended by the Planning Commission
G) Amendment to Bi-PIN Agreement To approve the Amendment to the
Bi-County Police Information Network (Bi-PIN) Interlocal Agreement,
dated November 19, 1991
H) Resolution No 2196: To approve Resolution No 2196, accepting the
work by D Fortune Company to furnish and install an imgation
system and landscaping at Pasco City Hall
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
"Yard of the Month" Awards: The following Pasco residents were
present at the Council Meeting to receive Certificates of Appreciation
from Mayor Joyce DeFelice for "Yard of the Month", June, 1995
Blas and Sylvia Ohvera, 231 West Bonneville Street
Donald Fontaine, 403 South 25th Avenue (unable to attend)
Gene and Opal White, 1119 West Irving Street
Enk and Mary Ann Sorensen, 811 West Margaret Street (unable to
attend)
Jon and Claudette Fnedenchs, 1927 North 19th Avenue (unable to
attend)
Craig and Sandi Richter, 4302 Riverhill (unable to attend)
VISITORS
Zoning Vanence Request Mr Dustin Hammerberg, of 1603 West
Yakima Street, addressed Council concerning his property at 414 North
23rd Avenue He explained that he came before Council on June 5,
1995, to ask for a variance to allow him to place a mobile home, that
was under the 1,000 square feet minimum, on the property This request
was denied Since that time he has applied for, and received, a
placement permit and building permit for the mobile home He is
buildmg an addition to the mobile home to bring it up to code
requirements for the minimum square footage, however, he feels he is
being harassed and singled out by a certain staff member He asked why
he was bemg denied the right to occupancy while the addition is bemg
built
Mayor DeFelice suggested to Mr Hammerberg that he meet with the City
Manager and several Councilmembers to attempt to reach a resolution to
this problem
Pasco Housing Authority - Harassment/Discrimination Claims Ms
Mary Waters, of 311 West Octave Street and a resident of the Pasco
Housing Authority Senior Units, addressed Council to discuss conditions
at the Housing Authority and asking for the removal of four of the
commissioners and administrative staff That request did not mclude
clerical or maintenance personnel It was her understandmg that the
City has contacted the Housing Authority and requested that they talk
with the residents about their complamts, however, residents have tried
for over two years to get listened to and to have changes made There
has been no apparent response from the Housing Authority She asked
what could be done to correct to problems of residents because there is
discriminatory practices being used at the Housing Authority
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Mr Crutchfield explamed that the Housing Authority is a separate
municipal corporation It is not an advisory board of the City where the
members can be removed at will, and as such the Board members are
appointed to five year terms on a staggered basis They can be removed
only for neglect of duty or misconduct in office The City has not been
presented with any evidence which would constitute a violation of either
of those standards If there is sufficient evidence presented to the City or
County Commissioners, which would need to be in the form of a finding
by another party, that someone has violated the law this information
would be considered when deciding whether or not to consider removal of
the person found in violation State law specifies that any removal
process requires a notice of hearing be provided to the board member so
accused It's not a simple matter of violating ones perceived standard of
conduct, it has to violate a legal standard of conduct
Ms Waters asked if the residents could prove harassment and/or
discrimination charges through a third party this could be brought to the
Council for consideration?
Mr Crutchfield stated that was correct The third party could be the
Human Rights Commission, the HUD (which oversees the housing
program) Either of these agencies could investigate complaints or to
find that one or more board members violated some law This
information could be considered by the Council in deciding whether or
not to initiate removal consideration
Ms Alice Doncaster, of 4122 West Mane Street, explained that she had
provided Mr Crutchfield and the Housing Authority with a list of
concerns and was anxiously awaiting a response from both parties Her
list of concerns included allegations of conducting illegal meetings,
violating their code of misconduct, questions of conflict of interest, the
potential violation of civil rights, and distributing confidential
information as public record
Mr Crutchfield pointed out that the Council would be receiving
additional information provided by Ms Doncaster and a report from staff
advising Council of what the legal standards are The report would also
explain whether or not the complaints that have been filed and reviewed
constitute sufficient grounds to consider any action He emphasized
that the City is not an investigative body for any claim of violation that
might be lodged against the Housing Authority or any other body
Mr Kilbury felt it was important to emphasize the fact that the Council
is not an investigative body and the requirements for the Council to take
action against members of the Housing Authority are clearly defined by
ordmance
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting, June 20,
1994 Mr Kilbury was unable to attend the meeting
Tn-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting, June 22, 1995
Mr Lathim reported that phone and letter inquiries have increased,
convention leads have increased due to TRAC and some other things, the
renewal of all cities for the five year funding plan has given the Bureau
the go ahead to plan for the future, and the Bureau has also taken a
strong stance on nvershore enhancement
B F Health Board Meeting, June 22, 1995 Mr Strode explained that
the meeting was rescheduled and he had no report
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Benton-Franklm Regional Council Board Meeting, June 23, 1995 Mr
Lathim attended the meeting for Mr Kilbury, but failed to bring the
report with him
Association of Washington Cities Annual Convention, June 27 - June
30, 1995 Mr Lathim reported that he attended numerous seminars and
net-worked with representatives from other communities that were
attending the convention He learned that next year the Annual
Convention will be held in Pasco
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting, July 10, 1995 Mayor
DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting
Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting, July 13, 1995 Mayor
DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting
B F Transit Board Meeting, July 13, 1995 Mr Garrison reported that a
resolution was approved to purchase land for future expansion, the new
General Manager, Tim Frederickson, was welcomed
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Street Vacation - FR-3 Line State Access Road (MF #95-42-V) Mr David
McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that
notice of the public hearing was published as required by law
Mr McDonald explained that the property owner representing 100% of
the abutting privately held ownership of the area in question and has
requested said right-of-way be vacated
The property owner is requesting the vacation to enable development of a
grocery store complex Originally the right-of-way was only created to
provide access to the northern property, however, since the northern and
southern parcels are held under the same ownership the access road is
no longer needed
Part of this process requires the developer to provide a deed or easement
which would extend 26th Avenue on the east side of the property This is
required because part of the FR-3 Line was purchased with federal money
when the highway was constructed Staff proposes to trade for
additional property for the extension of 26th Avenue, however, the
developer has not yet provided the signed easement The City Attorney
advises that Council hold the hearing and at a later date, when the
easement is ready, present it for Council acceptance and for adoption of
an ordinance that would vacate the FR-3 Line
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER VACATION OF THE FR-3 LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the
floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearmg was
declared closed
ORDINANCE NO. 3094
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE FR-3 LINE LOCATED
NORTHEAST OF COURT STREET AND HIGHWAY 395
MOTION Ordinance No 3094, was read by title only Mr Strode moved
to table Ordinance No 3094, until further action on obtaining the
easement for Road 26 Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion earned
unanimously
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 3095
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON
CERTAIN STREETS AND AMENDING PMC 10 24 040
MOTION Ordinance No 3095, was read by title only Mr Strode moved
to adopt Ordmance No 3095, establishing a 35 m p h speed limit on
Commercial Avenue between St Helens Street and the Kahlotus
Highway, and on Broadmoor Parkway between Road 100 and Road 68
and, further, to establish a 30 m p h on Burden Boulevard between
Road 68 and Road 60 Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion
earned unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3096
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING
PMC TITLE 22
MOTION Ordinance No 3096, was read by title only Mr Gamson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3096, amending PMC Title 22 by
eliminating references to "modular" and "manufactured homes", creating
a definition and standards for "factory assembled homes" and authonze
publication by summary Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion
earned unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3097
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING RESTRICTED PARKING
AND AMENDING §1056 110 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL
CODE
MOTION Ordinance No 3097, was read by title only Mr Hargrow
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3097, revising the Pasco Municipal Code
to create two-hour parking adjacent to the Histoncal Society Mr
Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Demolition Contracts
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to award the demolition contracts to the
low bidders, as follows
1 Mahaffey Enterpnses for 120 West Sylvester, in the amount of
$5,433 12
2 Andnst Enterpnses for 322 North Second, in the amount of
$5,659 50
Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call
vote
Conciliation Agreement between HUD, City of Pasco, Housing Authonty
of Pasco and Franklin County and Office of Rural and Farmworker
Housing Mr Crutchfield explained that a year ago there was discussion
between the City and the Housing Authonty regarding a proposed
housing farmworker housing project to be located on 26th Avenue and
Henry Street The Housing Authority, in conjunction with the Office of
Rural and Farmworker Housing, filed discnmmation charges with the
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Department of Housing and Urban Development These charges
constituted a legal action against the City
After a mediation session the misunderstanding was resolved in the form
of the settlement agreement It is understood that the City will treat the
proposed housing project at 26th and Henry Street like it would any
other apartment project In exchange for this the Housing Authority will
acknowledge and pursue the City's objective that all future housing
projects, to the extent practicable, disburse those units in smaller
increments throughout the community
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Conciliation Agreement for
settlement of the complaints filed against the City and City officials with
the Department of Housing and Urban Development by the Housing
Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County and by the office of
Rural and Farmworker Housing, and authorize the Mayor to sign same
Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
Sale of Sul plus Vehicle
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to declare one 1966 Ford water-tank truck
surplus to city need and authorize staff to advertise and sell, as is and
where is, by the sealed competitive bid process, subject to a minimum
price of not less than $1,800 Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion
carried unanimously
Additional Court Services Specialist
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the City Manager to employ
a second Court Services Specialist and include the estimated $15,000
expense in the 1995 General Fund Supplemental Budget Mr Lathim
seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Image Campaign Program Report Ms Liz Johnson, of Ultimedia, Inc ,
reported to Council that presentation folders have been developed for
distribution during realtor tours of the different school district facilities
The packets can be used when staff or Councilmembers are speaking at
the Rotary Club, the Visitor & Convention Bureau, etc The packets can
be used by the School District, the Port of Pasco, Franklin County
P U D, etc These packets contain multiple pieces of information that
can be used to target specific audiences
As part of the public image campaign some public access programing has
been developed There were also supporting advertonals in the Tn-City
Herald
Ms Johnson gave a presentation of the television commercials recorded
by Ultimedia, Inc , that included interviews with citizens in the
community Citizens were asked to talk about what Pasco means to
them These mterviews were edited together into the commercials There
is a version of the commercials for non-english speaking persons to be
run on Umvision
Ms Johnson presented Mayor DeFelice, and the Council, with a 1995
Chinook Advertising Award for a public service announcement put
together for Univision on services available
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ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned
AI 'EST
Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 7 day of _August_ , 1995
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