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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 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, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan
Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present Leland B Kerr, Interim City
Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works
Director, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Denis Austin, Police Chief, Richard
Smith, Community & Economic Dev Director, and Kurt Luhrs,
Administrative 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 Lathim Motion carried unanimously Consent items
are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
September 5, 1995
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $362,590 76 ($5,873 35 being in the form of Wire Transfer
Nos 3016 and 3017, and $356,717 41 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 93439 through 93606)
C) Legal Services Agreement To approve the Legal Services Agreement
with Ogden Murphy Wallace and authonze the City Manager to sign
the Agreement
D) Interim City Attorney To authorize the City Manager to retain the
services of Leland B Kerr as interim City Attorney
E) Renewal of Lease Agreements To approve renewal of the lease
agreements for 321 and 323 West Lewis Street for five years and
authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents
F) Sub-lease of DARE Office To approve the Sub-lease Agreement for
321 West Lewis Street and authorize the City Manager to sign said
Agreement
G) Franchise Renewal with TCI Cablevision To commence proceedmgs
for the renewal of the franchise with TCI Cablevision by setting a
public hearmg for Monday, October 16, 1995 at 7 30 p m or as soon
thereafter as may be heard, to receive comments from the public
concerning the request for franchise renewal by TCI Cablevision, its
past performance, and issues of concern to the public with respect
to the franchise renewal
H) Resolution No 2211 To approve Resolution No 2211, accepting the
work performed by Burdme Enterprises, Inc for the construction of
the Pasco Processing Center, L I D No 128
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
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REGULAR MEETING
PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18, 1995
VISITORS
Mr Tim Laughlin, of 2643 S W Hugh St, Portland, OR, addressed
Council to express his appreciation for the assistance he received from
Fire Department personnel when he was involved in an accident on
Hillsboro Avenue and Highway 395 He also wanted to express his
concern that something should be done while a study of that
intersection is conducted by the State to prevent accidents
Mayor DeFelice expressed her appreciation to Mr Laughlin for carmg
enough to attend the meeting She explained that Council has lobbied
the State to look at this intersection
Mr Kilbury felt that the intersection at Hillsboro Avenue and Highway
395 was a very dangerous intersection, almost as bad as the Lewis Street
intersection
Mr Jensen applauded Mr Laughlm's efforts and recommended that
Council apply pressure to the State to improve conditions at this
intersection
Mr Alberts pointed out that the State is looking into the option of
lowering the speed limit m relation to this intersection
Mr Lathim also applauded Mr Laughlin's efforts and explained that the
Good Roads Association has moved the Hillsboro Interchange up on the
pnonty list to a very high position
REPORTS FROM COMM=ES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On August 21, met
with members of the Pasco Housing Authority Board and asked them to
address concerns raised at Council Meetings by vanous constituents
On August 29, attended a reception for local officials to meet a supreme
court justice
On August 30, gave remarks at the dedication ceremony for the J R
Simplot vegetable processing plant
On September 6, participated in the "Name the Dragon" judgmg for the
Pasco Autumn Festival's Fiery Foods Festival
On September 9, gave a welcoming address at the Autumn Festival and
also welcoming comments at Pasco Sunshine Ball
On September 16, attended the rededication ceremony and spoke on
behalf of the City for the renaming of the Cable Bridge
Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting, September 7, 1995 Mayor
DeFelice reported that there will be a softball exhibition game featuring
"The King and His Court," on October 13, 1995
BFRC Tn -MATS RTPO Policy Advisory Committee Meeting, September 14,
1995 Mr Kilbury reported that the Six Year Program for the RTPO,
which includes the three counties of Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla
was discussed There was also discussion on the proposed Burlington
Northern Railroad use of the Stampede Pass route into Pasco
B F Transit Board Meeting, September 14, 1995 Mr Gamson reported
that there was a seminar on "collaborative bargaining" This method is
used in an effort to work out labor and pay problems in a less combative
atmosphere
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18, 1995
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Imgation Franchise Agreement to Imgation Water, Inc and Approval of
Franchise Agreement Mr Alberts, Director of Public Works, addressed
Council and noted for the record that notice of the public heanng was
pubhshed as required by law
Mr Alberts explained that Mr Kerr, City Attorney, pointed out to him
that several language clarifications were needed before the franchise
agreement could be granted to Mr Kidwell It was his recommendation
that Council hold the public hearing as scheduled, but take action at a
later date
Mr Alberts stated that the franchise agreement boundaries mclude all
property within the City limits west of Road 36 It is a non-exclusive
franchise agreement that will allow the construction and operation of
private utilities in City rights-of-way Along with the franchise
agreement the company must pay the City fees for the review and
approval of their plans for construction m a right-of-way, which must be
constructed to City standards There will be a utility tax and an annual
fee of $500 00
Mr Kilbury asked if areas annexed in the future would remain outside
the franchise area, or would they become apart of 10
Mr Alberts explained that annexation of additional areas would require
an amendment to the franchise agreement
Mr Strode asked Mr Alberts to explain how water rights can impact the
ability of an operator of a franchise to provide water to certain areas
within the franchise area
Mr Alberts explained that Mr Kidwell has acquired water rights to wells
and to the Columbia River The State will monitor Mr Kidwell to ensure
that he is dehvermg water within the boundaries The water nghts are
seasonal
Mr Strode asked Mr Alberts if he was correct in stating the following
The franchise would allow the use of water nghts that have been
obtained and are owned/controlled by the franchise owner There is no
interest in the City of Pasco's water, no water supplies being provided by,
or financed by, the tax payers Any water sold and distributed is purely a
personal matter to the owner of the water rights and is a private venture
The City's role in the franchise will be to authorize the installation of
water lines across easements, right-of-ways, and City streets
Mr Alberts confirmed Mr Strode's statement
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO IRRIGATION WATER,
INC
Mr David Hams, the Chairman of the Franklin County Irrigation
District, spoke in favor of the proposed franchise agreement as a means
of getting irngation water to areas that don't currently enjoy it He
would prefer that this be accomphshed within the parameters of an
imgation district, but understood that the citizens needed the water
available
Ms Fran Thomas, of 3216 Road 68, spoke against the proposed franchise
agreement She felt that the Franldm County Imgation District was a
proven entity and as such would be capable of servicing the entire area in
question
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18, 1995
Mr Wayne Wilson, of 3291 Dent Road, spoke against the proposed
franchise and wanted all of his property to be excluded from the
franchise area
Ms Thomas requested that her 40 acres be excluded from the proposed
franchise
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
Mr Strode explained that as a non-exclusive franchise there would be
nothing to prevent anyone from coming in and seeking a similar
franchise or installing other irrigation infrastructure He also pomted
out that this particular franchise only grants permission to install
irngation infrastructure beneath City streets and nghts-of-way It does
not grant permission, nor does it give the ability to intrude across private
property There is nothing in the agreement that would compel any
citizen to use the services of this company
MOTION Mr Kilbury moved to hold a special meeting on September 25,
1995, at 7 30 p m, to take up the matter of the franchise Mr Garrison
seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 3110
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SPEED LIMITS ON
PORTIONS OF TENTH AVENUE, AINSWORTH AVENUE AND
OREGON AVENUE
MOTION Ordinance No 3110, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3110, amendmg Section 10 24 040 of the
Pasco Municipal Code by revising the speed limit on portions of 10th
Avenue, Ainsworth Avenue and Oregon Avenue Mr Lathim seconded the
motion Motion earned unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3111
AN ORDINANCE CREATING HANDICAP PARKING PLACES
ON CERTAIN STREETS, AND AMENDING SECTION
10 58 020 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION Ordinance No 3111, was read by title only Mr Gamson
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3111, amending Section 10 58 020 of the
Pasco Municipal Code, thereby providing for additional handicap parking
within the Pasco Central Business District Mr Lathim seconded the
motion Motion camed unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2212
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
HIGHLAND MEADOWS
MOTION Mr Gamson moved to approve Resolution No 2212,
approving the preliminary plat for "Highland Meadows" Mr Lathim
seconded the motion
Mr Hargrow expressed his concern with the grade of some of the lots and
not being consistent with property in the area He felt some of the low
spots should be filled in and brought up to the level of the rest of the
property
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AtTEST
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 18, 1995
Mr Smith explained that when the property owner comes to the City for
a building permit this type of concern will be addressed durmg that
process
Motion carried unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreement for Building Inspection Services
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement
between the Cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland for buildmg
inspection services and authonze the Mayor to sign the agreement Mr
Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
At the concurrence of Council, Mayor DeFelice requested that staff
prepare a resolution requesting the State Department of Transportation
consider lowermg the speed limit at the Hillsboro/Hwy 395 Interchange
Mayor DeFelice explamed that there would be no executive session
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 18 P M
Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 2 day of October , 1995
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