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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P M by Charles D Kilbury, Mayor
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Garrison, Joe
Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, 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, Dave McDonald, City Planner, Denis
Austin, Police Chief, Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev Director,
and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel/Risk Manager
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 16, 1996
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount
of $503,824 27 ($57,308 38 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos
3105 through 3107, and $446,515 89 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 98660 through 98900)
Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of
$579,032 37, Payroll Voucher Nos 51399 through 51651, and 51678
though 51907
Bad Debt Write-offs To approve bad write-offs for utility billing,
ambulance, cemetery, and Municipal Court non-criminal and criminal
accounts receivable in the total amount of $25,590 82 and, of that
amount, authorize $24,540 07 be turned over for collection
C) Award of Contract for Public Works Shop Remodel To reject the bids
for the Public Works Shop Remodel as non-responsive and authorize
staff to re-advertise the project
D) Dispatch Interlocal Agreement To approve the Interlocal Agreement
with Franklin County for Emergency dispatch Services and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
E) Resolution No 2270 To approve Resolution No 2270, fixing 7 30
p m, November 4, 1996, as the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the proposed vacation
F) Special Permit Location of the Mid-Columbia Transportation Depot at
1st Avenue and Sylvester Street (MF #96-75-SP) To approve the special
permit for the construction of the Mid-Columbia Transportation Depot,
as recommended by the Planning Commission
G) Special Permit Reconstruction of Robert Frost and Emerson
Elementary Schools and the construction of an Elementary School in
the Highland Park neighborhood (MF #96-73-SP) To approve the
special permit for the reconstruction of Robert Frost and Emerson
Elementary Schools and the construction of an elementary school in
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the Highland Park neighborhood, as recommended by the Planning
Commission
H) Resolution No 2271 To approve Resolution No 2271, accepting a
petition for the annexation of properties generally west of Road 100 and
providing a determination on zoning and indebtedness
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Yard of the Month Award Mayor Kilbury presented Yard of the Month
Awards for September, 1996 to the following Pasco residents
Stan 86 Ruth Razey, 811 N Waldemar (unable to attend)
Al 86 Bonnie Anthis, 1216 S 13th Avenue
Tom 86 Adelme Dahl, 1519 W Irving St (unable to attend)
Forrest 86 Viola Berndt, 1807 W Park Street
Bob 86 Beverly Fitzgerald, 203 Willow Court
Allan 86 Norman Eve, 4208 Meadowsweet Drive (unable to attend)
Art 86 Leotta Farrell, 1108 Road 38
"Do The Right Thing" Award Ceremony Ms Kelly Smart, and Police
Chief Austin, presented "Do The Right Thing" Awards, on behalf of the
City, to the following Pasco students
Josh Black, Matthew Buckingham, Kevin Fort, Martin Romero and
Kim Taylor
VISITORS
Ms Joy Banks, of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, showed a video
presentation that high-lighted the goals, objectives and accomplishments of
the Pasco Chamber of Commerce
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Ms Francik reported that she had attended meetings for the the Parks 8s
Recreation Advisory Board and the Emergency Medical Services Board
Mr Garrison reported that the B F Transit Authority Board authorized the
purchase of a 1994 mini-bus for use in the "Share-a-Ride" service going to
the 100 area of Hanford The Board also voted to purchase property located
on the west side of the Transit facility
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Riverview Sanitary Sewer LID No 130 Mr Dennis Wright, City Engineer,
addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing
was published as required by law
Mr Wright explained that in conjunction with the recent annexations in
Riverview, the City promised to provide the opportunity to connect to City
sewer via local improvement district Staff held a series of six public
meetings with the property owners to discuss the proposed construction and
the cost along with the LID process Those who attended the meeting
tended to be in favor of the creation of sewer LID's, however, the meetings
were sparsely attended
There was a last minute addition to the proposed LID from a property owner
who recently learned of the proposed LID Staff researched his property and
corrected the records to include his property The property owner waived
any requirements of notification
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The preliminary assessment to each lot is $6,750 and includes the cost for
the sewer, the stub from the sewer to the right-of-way line, and an overlay
ofthe street Staff believes that this LID represents the desires of the
majority of the people within the LID boundary
MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
THE CREATION OF AN LID FOR SANITARY SEWERS IN RIVERVIEW, EAST
OF ROAD 40 AND SOUTH OF SYLVESTER STREET
Mayor Kilbury invited all in favor of the proposed LID to come forward and
give testimony
Mr Jack Adams, of 417 Road 37, spoke in favor of the LID and felt it was a
good idea
Ms Dorothy Schoeppack, of 513 Road 36, spoke in favor of the LID and
expressed a desire for the City to "hurry" and get the LID to her property
Mr David Chassm, of 3821 W Havestad, spoke in favor of the LID, but
voiced concerns about costs to property owners
Mayor Kilbury invited all opposed to the proposed LID to come forward and
give testimony
The Clerk read two letters of protest into the record from Lorin 86 Linda
Kenfield (Account #87) and from Duane 86 Carol Thomsen (Account #97)
Mr John W Scott, of 508 Road 38, spoke in opposition to the LID and felt
the cost of the LID was unjustified and unnecessary
Mr Charles Richards, of 3316 W Yakima Street, spoke in opposition to the
LID and felt that the property owners were not benefitted by the LID
Mr Ralph Bean, of 516 Road 32, spoke in opposition to the LID
Mr Raymond Erlmbush, of 1921 Road 33, spoke in opposition to the LID
because he was concerned that the State would be changing the Sylvester
Street and he would no longer have the property, but still be responsible for
the LID costs
Mayor Kilbury explained that presently the State has no plans to put an
interchange at Sylvester Street
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Ktlbury for comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
Mr Crutchfield explained that at least 50% opposition would be necessary
to stop an LID The property owners being assessed would need to file
protests within 30 days of the date of the hearing
(A complete copy of the taped public hearing is available in the City Clerk's
Office )
ORDINANCE NO. 3175
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIVERVIEW AREA SOUTH
OF SYLVESTER STREET AND EAST OF ROAD 40, ALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO 2266 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO 130 AND ORDERING THE CARRYING OUT OF THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT, PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT BE MADE BY SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT,
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PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS", AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH
OR OTHER SHORT-TERM FINANCING AND LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS
MOTION Ordinance No 3175, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to
adopt Ordinance No 3175, creating the Riverview Sanitary Sewer LID No
130 Mr Lath= seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 3176
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON A PORTION OF
ROAD 26 AND AMENDING SECTION 10 56 080 OF THE
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION Ordinance No 3176, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved
to adopt Ordinance No 3176, prohibiting parking on a portion of Road 26
north and south of Court Street Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion
carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3177
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING
AMENDING TITLE 22 BY AMENDING SECTION 22 68 085
DEALING WITH THE SITING OF FACTORY ASSEMBLED
HOMES
MOTION Ordinance No 3177, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved
to adopt Ordinance No 3177, amending PMC Section 22 68 085 creating a
special permit process for placement of Factory Assembled Homes Mr
Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Award of Radio System
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to award the contract for the radio system,
Project No 96-5-02, to the low bidder, Business Radio, Inc , in the amount
of $29,551 25, including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign
the contract documents Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
Additional TRAC Equipment Purchase
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to commit to equally share the additional TRAC
equipment purchase, not to exceed $105,000, provided the additional
expense is financed over a term of not less than 10 years Mr Strode
seconded the motion Motion carried (No - Garrison)
Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreement
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the 1996-1997 Collective
Bargaining Agreement with Local 1433, IAFF and, further, authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion
carried unanimously
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MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
None
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 53 P M
arles D Kilbury, ayor
ATTEST
Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 21 day of October , 1996
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