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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice,
Michael Garrison, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl
Strode Councilmembers absent Edgar Hargrow Also present Gary
Crutchfield, City Manager, Leland B Kerr, Intenm City Attorney, Dan
Underwood, Fmance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, Greg
Garcia, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, City Planner, Richard Smith,
Community & Economic Dev Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative
Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meetmg was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION Mr Gamson moved to approve the Consent Agenda
Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion earned unanimously Consent items
are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
September 18, 1995
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $913,540 78 ($20,230 13 bemg in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 3018 and 3019, and $893,310 65 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 93607 through 93774)
Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of
$844,624 05, Payroll Voucher Nos 44488 through 44733, and 44759
through 44990, and 45006 through 45221
Bad Debt Wnte-offs To approve bad debt wnte-offs for utility
billing and ambulance accounts receivable m the total amount of
$10,204 18 and, of that amount, authonze $7,844 32 be turned over
for collection
C) Resolution No 2213 To approve Resolution No 2213
recommending to the Washington State Department of
Transportation to lower the speed limit on SR-395 between I-182
and one-thousand (1,000) feet north of Foster Wells Road to 45
mph
D) First Amendment to the Fire Protection Agreement with the Port of
Pasco To approve the First Amendment to the Inter-Local
Government Agreement for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
Services between the City of Pasco and the Port of Pasco
E) Resolution No 2214 To approve Resolution No 2214, describing
the Pasco HOME Program and authorizing submission of an
application for funding to the U S Department of Housing and
Urban Development
F) Resolution No 2215 To approve Resolution No 2215, acceptmg the
Gateways and Comdors Beautification Plan as a general guide for
policy and budget decisions
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G) Franchise Renewal with TCI Cablevision To fix 730 p m, Monday,
November 6, 1995, as the time and date for a public hearmg to
receive comments from the public concernmg past and future
provision of cable television services
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", September 1995
Bill and Launa Wassard, 419 North Sycamore Street (unable to
attend)
Carlos and Martha Walle, 839 11th Avenue
Don and Donna Anderson, 1827 West Hopkins
Patrick and Eileen Crawford, 1635 West Cartmell Street
Jerry and Sharon Morgan, 1821 North 11th (unable to attend)
Don and Sue Mason, 4001 Desert Court
VISITORS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting, September 19,
1995 Mr Kilbury reported that there will be an Open House at TRAC on
October 5, 1995 The annual meeting will be held on October 10, 1995
Benton-Franklin Regional Council Board Meeting, September 22, 1995
Mr Kilbury stated that reports were given on the following Actions
taken at the Hanford Advisory Board Meeting, the Regional Revolving
Loan Fund, and the Entrepreneur Support Network The Transportation
Committee consent calendar was adopted It consisted of the following
The final MPO Transportation Program, and the fmal RTPO
Transportation Improvement Program
Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting, September 28,
1995 Mr, Lath= referred Council and staff to the extensive and
thorough report given in Council packets that reviews the activity for the
month for the Bureau
B F Health Board Meeting, September 26, 1995 Mr Strode reported
that the study group whose purpose is to recommend to the full Board
how the Health Board should be constituted in 1996, met and prepared a
recommendation for the Constitution of the Board of Health in light of
recent legislation that changes the funding formula and governance for
the local Board's of Health The Committee recomended that the
Constitution of the Board remain the same, with representatives from
each of the major cities and elected representatives appointed by the
smaller cities of Benton and Franklin County
Due to changes m the managed care legislation, and the reduction in the
number of services that the Distnct is providing for fee, the Board
anticipated that they would experience, a short-fall of approximately
$640,000 at the end of the year The Budget Committee recommended
changes that would reduce this amount to approximately 8400,000 and
directed staff to further make reductions and budget adjustments to
bring the amount to zero
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 2, 1995
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Preliminary Plat Approval - 'The GAP" Northwest corner of 24th Avenue
and Jay Street (MF #95-33-PP)
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to continue this hearmg until 730 p m,
November 6, 1995 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned
unanimously
Street Vacation - That portion of right-of-way lying south of the existing
alignment of Argent Road between Road 48 and Road 52 (MF #95-49-V)
Mr David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the
record that notice of the public hearing was published and posted as
required by law
Mr McDonald explained that the property owners representing 100% of
the abutting property have requested the vacation of the unused portion
of Argent right-of-way (R-O-W) lying south of the current alignment
between Road 48 and Road 52 The construction of Interstate 182 and
the underpass at Road 48 and Argent Road yielded excess right-of-way
which previously served as a portion of Argent Road
The City Engineer determined that vacation of this right-of-way is
complicated due to a portion of this area having been "turned back" to
the City after the freeway was constructed If the R-O-W was purchased
with Federal dollars then R-O-W vacation could become complex and
possibly involve compensation
Staff attempted to locate these "turn back" documents, without success
The State Department of Transportation and the Franklin County
Auditor may have the necessary information and research with these
agencies has been initiated Staff suggests this item be postponed until
the issue related to "turn back" agreements can be resolved
It was also determined by Staff that when the water line goes down
Argent Road next summer, there may be a need for a portion of this
street for the waterline Staff requests that Council table this item
MOTION Mr Strode moved to table this hearing until a later date to be
determined by Staff Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
Street Vacation - The north/south alley in Block 11, Gantenbien's
Addition (MF #95-55-V) Mr David McDonald, City Planner, addressed
Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was
published and posted as required by law
Mr McDonald explained that property owners representing 100% of the
abutting properties have requested the vacation of the north/south alley
between 6ht Avenue and 7th Avenue south of "C" Street The property
owners requested this vacation to close the alley to public access due to
safety concerns related to the new day care center
The City Engmeer has no objection to the vacation of the north/south
alley in this block and determined an easement is not needed The
Franklin County P U D has requested easements be retained on the
north/south No other utilities responded to the public heanng notice
which indicated acceptance
The proposed ordmance would vacate the north/south alley and would
retain an easement as requested by the Franklin County P U D This
action would accomplish the applicants goal of increased security
without creating utility service problems
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MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK
11, GANTENBIEN'S ADDITION
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
Ordinance No. 3112
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY IN
GANTENBIEN'S ADDITION
MOTION Ordinance No 3112 was read by title only Mr Kilbury moved
to adopt Ordinance No 3112, vacating the north/south alley in Block
11, Gantenbien's Addition Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion
earned unanimously
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2216
A RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT FOR A NON-
EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE DELIVERY OF
IRRIGATION WATER
MOTION Resolution No 2216, was read by title only Mr Garnson
moved to approve Resolution No 2216, creating a non-exclusive
imgation franchise to Irngation Water, Inc, and to authorize the Mayor
to execute the franchise agreement Mr Jensen seconded the motion
Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3113
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING
THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM C-1 (RETAIL
BUSINESS) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
MOTION Ordinance No 3113, was read by title only Mr Gamson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3113, granting a rezone from C-1 to R-4,
as recommended by the Plarmmg Commission Mr Lathim seconded the
motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3114
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING
THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RMH-2 (MOBILE
HOME PARK) AND C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS) TO RMH-1
(RESIDENTIAL FACTORY ASSEMBLE STRUCTURE)
MOTION Ordinance No 3114, was read by title only Mr Gamson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3114, granting a rezone from RMH-2 and
C-1 to RMH-1, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr
Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2217
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK BY BURDINE
ENTERPRISES, INC UNDER CONTRACT FOR PROJECT 94-
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elice, Mayor
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OCTOBER 2, 1995
MOTION Resolution No 2217, was read by title only Mr Gamson
moved to approve Resolution No 2217, accepting the work performed by
Burdme Enterprises, Inc in conjunction with the construction of the
Broadmoor Parkway L I D No 126 Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Motion earned unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Computerized Maintenance System for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant
MOTION Mr Strode moved to approve the computenzed maintenance
system for the Wastewater Treatment Plant usmg the MP2 System at a
cost not to exceed $7,000 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion
earned unanimously
Final Plat - Sunny Meadows Phase I (MF #95-59-FP)
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the final plat for Sunny
Meadows, Phase I Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
Amendment to Contract for Professional Services
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the Mayor to execute
Amendment No 1 to the City's Contract with RUST E & I for
Professional Services related to the Broadmoor Parkway L I D No 126
Mr Strode seconded the motion unanimously
"All America City" Application Mr Crutchfield explamed that after
discussion amongst the Chief Administrative Officers of the four cities it
was concluded that all four of the cities in our urban area should jointly
seek selection by the National Civic League for the "All Amenca City"
designation that is awarded annually Staff advises that the process
itself will be worth the effort It will be an excellent opportunity to
motivate the community It will also be a good eye opener for some in
the community that believe there is a lot less cooperation and
collaboration among the communities than actually exists
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authonze the City Manager to commit
city resources toward the joint application for "All America City"
designation for the Tn-Cities Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion
earned unanimously
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Executive Session Mayor DeFelice recessed to an executive session at
8 03 p m to discuss a real estate matter
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 18 P M
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AI' I EST
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Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 16 day of October , 1995
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