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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 730 P M by Charles D Kilbury,
Mayor
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Gamson, Joe
Jackson, Chns Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathirn, and Carl Strode
Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Leland B Kerr, City
Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Dennis Wright, City
Engineer, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Denis Austin, Police Chief, and
Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev 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 Lathim Motion earned unanimously Consent items
are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of the Special Meeting
-held January 8, 1996
B) -Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $539,153 89 ($48,158 00 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 3043, 3045 and 3046, and 8428,358 78 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 94943 through 95058)
C) Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment To declare one (1) 1986
Dodge Aires 4-door sedan, one (1) 1979 Ford Couner pick-up and
one (1) three axle trailer, surplus to city needs, and authorize staff
to sell them "as is" and "where is", and to determine an appropnate
method of sale
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
VISITORS
Mr Tom Thomlm, of 1721 North 10th Avenue, stated that he recently
addressed Council with concerns about dnve-ways in his area that were
not up to code He explained that tenants in his apartment building
have taken their vehicles in to have the front-end realigned and
transmissions rebuilt because the height of the dnve-ways has damaged
them when crossed
Mr Crutchfield suggested that Mr Thomlm needed to wnte a formal
complaint giving a descnption of the problem This would give staff the
opportunity to respond to the complaint
Mr Thomlm also asked what progress has been made towards bnngmg
the property across the street from the apartments he manages for Dons
Keyser mto compliance with City code?
Mr Smith explained that the wheels of justice turn slowly and that the
City is waiting to go to court on this issue
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Mr Steve Servun, of Ryders Mini-Storage, addressed Council to express
his concern about youth cnme in Pasco, including the graffiti problem
He stated that his frustration has been growing over the past year due to
the continued incidents of vandalism and graffiti continue to accelerate
at his businesses At the same time, the boldness and arrogance of the
"little thugs" that are doing it Since August 10, 1995, he has reported
ten (10) separate mstances of graffiti, etched windows and damaged
equipment, with no relief in sight As a result of these incidents a
considerable amount of money has been spent to clean-up and repair
damages
Mr Servun suggested that one way to combat this problem would be to
change the City building code and enforcement policies Last year he,
and his partner, were required to upgrade a 20 year old chain-link fence
that was 160 feet in length and 8 feet high, with expensive vinyl slat side
screens They strenuously objected to doing this and pointed out to the
Code Enforcement Officers that to do this would be providing a large
graffiti bulletin board to the Pasco youth gangs Likewise, when a new
covered RV parking lot was constructed, they were again required to side
screen another 220 feet of chain-link fence Agam, they pointed out to
Code Enforcement Officers, that the fence would get "tagged" As
predicted, this has happened 10 times since August 1st Mr Servun felt
that common sense should have dictated that the City not require these
side screens
He suggested that Council could, and should, aggressively lobby the
State Legislators concerning the juvenile justice system, including the
system used for sentencing juveniles who are convicted of committing a
cnme It was his opinion that the sentencing guidelines used for
juvenile offenders was too lenient and does nothing to inhibit repeat
offenders
Mr Servun also felt that the 3 code enforcement officers should be
replaced with 3 police officers who could go after the juvenile offenders
Mr Garrison stated that graffiti is not restncted to the City of Pasco and
that getting out and taking care of graffiti immediately helps combat the
problem He pointed out that Council has passed numerous resolutions
and sent them to the Legislators concerning this problem
Mr Jensen shared Mr Servun's anger and frustration over the situation
It appears that it's finally becoming evident to State Legislators that the
current juvenile system isn't working and changes appear to be slowly
forthcoming Mr Jensen appreciated Mr Servun for coming to Council
with suggestions and not just complaints
Mr Lathim echoed Mr Jensen's remarks and appreciated Mr Servun for
coming forward, taking the time and making the effort to state his case
Mr Strode agreed with Mr Jensen and Mr Lathim and, also, appreciated
Mr Servun for coming forward with suggestions Mr Strode asked Mr
Smith if natural vegetation side-screen been an appropnate way to
accomplish the same goal
Mr Smith said that was correct The vinyl slats in the chain-link fence
are the least expensive method used to create a screen Mr Smith stated
that hedges would also have been appropnate
Mr Crutchfield wanted to point out that the City has been active among
the cities in this region in lobbying the Legislature of the past several
years The Legislature needs to hear from other sources, not just
municipal junsdictions, and urged Mr Servun to keep pushing for
changes to the system
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
BFGC Tn-MATS RTPO Policy Advisory Committee Meetmg - January 11,
1996 Mayor Kilbury reported that three (3) resolutions pertaining to the
City of Pasco were passed, a resolution objecting to any lowenng of the
pool behind John Day Dam and the Snake River Dam were passed, and
the Enhancement Workshop will be 2/6/96 at the Franklin Co PUD
Auditonum
B F Transit Board Meeting - January 11, 1996 Mr Gamson reported
that a resolution was passed approving the purchase of thirteen (13) new
Van Pool vehicles from the State contract, approved the membership
assessment to the B F Regional Council, and approved extending the
contract to Geo Engineers for ground water monitoring services for 1996
County Growth Management Committee - January 11, 1996 Mr
Garrison reported that of the $61,170 available for grant planning, or
planning for future growth, etc It was decided that each city would
receive a small amount of money plus a percentage of the balance of the
money based on population
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - January 16,
1996 Mayor Kilbury reported that the interest on the loan for the
Village Market Place was dropped to 9 5%, and the Farmer's Market
Committee noted that the market would open on the first Saturday in
May
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Final Assessment Roll for LID No 126 Mr Dennis Wnght, City
Engineer, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the
public hearing was published and mailed to affected property owners as
required by law
Mr Wnght informed Council that LID No 126 was the construction of
Broadmoor Parkway between Road 100 and Road 68 The LID was
initiated at the request of Metropolitan Mortgage in order to develop the
access road to the outlet mall and the Metropolitan properties, north of
1-182 in the vicinity of Road 100 Dunng the course of the LID
Metropolitan Mortgage requested that improvements to Road 100, both
north and south of the Interstate be added This was accomplished
through Ordinance No 3049
When the LID was initiated two (2) parcels were known to be in
agricultural production Because they were known to be in agncultural
production they are exempt from being assessed for LID's and both
parcels had substantial assessments against them State law provides
that as long as those parcels remain in production, or if the property
owners agree, they can be taken out of open space or agncultural
classification, and join the LID as normal participants The other option
is if they do not choose to pay their assessments, they can wait until
such time as those parcels are taken from agncultural use At that time
the full amount of the assessment plus compound interest would be
owed Staff is hopeful both parcels will join in the LID, otherwise the
City would be forced to make payments for those parcels until such time
as something happens
Final Assessments for the basic roadway work for construction of
Broadmoor Parkway under-ran preliminary estimates by 13 to 20 percent
dependmg upon the nature of the work adjacent to the individual
parcels Because of the extensive additions to the work adjacent to
Metropolitan Mortgage properties, those assessments were substantially
increased
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Final costs for this LID are now known and staff believes the Assessment
Roll to be fair and equitable Therefore, staff requests Council adopt an
ordinance confirming the assessment roll for this LID
Mr Strode asked Mr Wnght, in regards to the two (2) parcels that are in
agncultural production, if the interest rate that would be charged to
those parcels would be equivalent to the pnce of the bonds that will be
issued for the LID'?
Mr Wnght explained that he did not believe this would be the case
Staff feels that initially the interest rate charged will be related to
inflation, which has been closer to 3% than the anticipated 6% to 7%
expected As the interest rate is compounded over the years staff feels
that will not be the case
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LID NO 126,
BROADMOOR PARKWAY
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the
floor, either for or against, and there bemg none, the public heanng was
declared closed
ORDINANCE NO. 3131
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND
ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO 126 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTIES IN THE
VICINITY OF BROADMOOR PARKWAY AND ROAD 100, AS
PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO 3010, AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO 3049, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING
THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE
SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER
PROPERTY, AS SHOWN ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
MOTION Ordinance No 3131, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3131, confirming the Assessment Roll for
LID No 126 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) TRAC Kitchen Mr Crutchfield informed Council that staff
recommends that Council commit to half of the cost of addmg a
kitchen to the TRAC facility, not to exceed $130,000 or 50 percent,
which ever is smaller
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to commit the city to share m the cost
of the kitchen addition at the TRAC facility, provided the city's share
shall be the smaller of $130,000 or 50 percent of the actual cost
thereof Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carned by
unanimous roll call vote
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B) City Council Representation on Boards and Commissions
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to concur in the Mayor's appointment
of Councilmembers to represent the City of Pasco on the vanous
Boards and Commissions, as recommended Mr Lathim seconded
the motion Motion earned unanimously
C) Amendment of Schouviller Agreement Mr Crutchfield explained that
in early December, 1995, Council approved an amendment to extend
the Schouviller Agreement Mr Schouviller was not able to meet all
of the requirements necessary to close the purchase by the December
15th deadline He has been working to meet all of the requirements,
but there has been growing concern about his ability to follow
through on those commitments Therefore, staff agreed to an added
provision in the agreement that would set a deadline for May 15,
1996, by which time he is to complete the foundation work necessary
for ten (10) new dwelling units, as well as the extension of roadway
and utilities necessary to serve those units Mr Schouviller's failure
to do so by the deadline would give the City the right to exercise the
option to repurchase the property at 80% of what Mr Schouviller paid
for the ground and improvements There is a substantial financial
incentive for Mr Schouviller to perform in accordance with the
schedule
MOTION Mr Gamson moved to approve the Amendment of the
Schouviller Real Estate Agreement, extending the closmg date to
January 31 and as further amended therein and, further, authorize
the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effect the
agreement Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote
D) Bargaining Agreement for Non-Uniformed Police Department
Employees
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Collective Bargaining
Agreement ratified by the Non-Uniformed Police Department
Employees for calendar years 1996-1997 and, further, authorize the
Mayor to sign the Agreement Mr Strode seconded the motion
Motion earned unanimously
E) Appomtment to Council Vacancy
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to accept the resignation of Mr Strode
from his District 5 Council seat and concurrently appoint Mr Strode
to the vacant At-large Council seat previously occupied by Joyce
DeFelice, effective immediately Mr Jackson seconded the motion
Motion carried (No - Lathim, Jensen)
Mr Jensen wanted to reiterate that his no vote, in no way reflected
upon Mr Strode's ability to serve on the Council He stated that his
no vote reflects his belief that the At-Large vacancy should be opened
up to all within the City who might have an interest
Mr Crutchfield noted that he would assume, based on Council's
action in appointing Mr Strode to the At-Large position, that he
would be indirectly authorized to initiate the appointment process by
soliciting interest in District 5 in general accord with the schedule
laid out in the agenda report
Mr Condelo Cavazos, of 808 South 8th Avenue #2, addressed Council
to express his opinion that the vacant position should have been
opened up to the public to provide an opportunity for other citizens to
apply for the position As it stands, only citizens in District 5 will
now be able to apply for that, now vacant, position
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further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 42 P M
harles D Kilbury, Mayor
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MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Mr Jensen wanted to remmd Council that on the workshop agenda for
next week there will be discussion on the Hanford Reach The Franklin
County Commissioners will be present to discuss this issue Mr Jensen
wanted to encourage Council to become familiar with the matenal
provided
ADJOURNMENT
Catherine D eaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5 day of _February , 1996
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