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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7 00 P M by Charles D Kilbury,
Mayor
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Garrison,
Joe Jackson, Chris Jenson, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, Rebecca
Francik, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager,
Leland B Kerr, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Bob
Alberts, Public Works Director, Mike Baker, City Engineer, Dick
Erickson, Parks 86 Recreation Director, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Richard
Smith, Community & Economic Dev Director, and Tim Arntzen,
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda Mr
Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Consent
items are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
December 1, 1997
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $1,187,795 04 ($136,862 42 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 3123 through 3126, and $1,050,932 61 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 105359 through 105640)
C) Agreement with Senior Citizen Organizations To authorize the
City Manager to sign an agreement with the Pasco/Franklin
County Senior Citizens Association and an agreement with the
Golden Hour Club, allowing them non-exclusive use of the Senior
citizens Center to conduct activities
D) Correctional Facility Use Agreement To approve the Correctional
Facility Use Agreement with Franklin County and authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement
E) Acceptance of Deed for Street Right-of-Way (Tr-Cities Preg) (MF
#97-39-SP/I) To accept the Right-of-Way Deed from Tr-Cities
Prep - A Catholic High School - for a future arterial street to be
located on the south side of the property
F) Contract for County Fire Marshall Services To approve the
Interlocal Agreement to provide Fire Marshall services to Franklin
County and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
G) Resolution No 2352 To approve Resolution No 2352, concerning
personal property surplus to City needs
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H) Municipal Court Indigent Defense Services Contract To approve
the agreement with Linda Waite and Phil Rodriguez for Municipal
Court Indigent Defense Services for calendar years 1998, 1999 and
2000 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
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Waiver of Utility Service Requirement - PMC Chapter 16 06 (Joe
Diono) (MR #97-112-I) To approve the Diono agreement granting
a conditional waiver of sewer service requirements
J) Resolution No 2353 To approve Resolution No 2353, accepting
the work performed by TRICO Contracting, Inc for Project No 95-
1-06, which was the Road 44 Sewer Interceptor
K) Resolution No 2354 To approve Resolution No 2354, accepting
the work performed by Transtate Paving Co, Inc for Project No
97-3-01, which is the 1997 Overlays
L) Resolution No 2355 To approve Resolution No 2355, accepting
the work performed by Drilling and Sawing Services for Project No
97-3-02, which was CBD Sidewalks
M) Resolution No 2356 To approve Resolution No 2356, to amend
Ordinance No 3216 by adding additional territory to the district
and providing additional improvements to service that added area,
and to set January 20, 1998 at 7 00 p m in the City Council
Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing to consider
the amendment and the Final Assessment Roll for ULID No 131
and directing that notice thereof be given
N) Bargaining Agreement with Non-Uniform Police Employees To
approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Non-
Uniformed Police Employees for 1998-1999 and, further, authorize
the Mayor to sign the agreement
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None ,
VISITORS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
B F Transit Authority Mr Jackson reported that ridership has
increased
City of Pasco Web Page Ms Mame Worden, Information Systems
Manager, made a computer presentation to Council exhibiting the City
of Pasco web page on the Internet The presentation gave a brief
outline of several of the items available to the public through the
Internet
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1998 Budgets - Annual Operating and Capital Proiects Mr Dan
Underwood, Finance Director, addressed Council and noted for the
record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by
law
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Mr Underwood explained that there were no changes from the first
reading of the ordinances
MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE 1998 ANNUAL OPERATING AND THE 1998 CAPITAL
PROJECTS BUDGETS
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the
floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing
was declared closed
Mr Garrison requested that the Tr-Cities Visitor 86 Convention
Bureau be added as item 10(b) of the agenda
ORDINANCE NO. 3267
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3267, authorizing
the 1998 Annual Operating Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 3268
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL
PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance 3268, authorizing the
1998 Capital Projects Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote
1997 Budget Supplements Mr Dan Underwood, Finance Director,
addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public
hearing was published as required by law
Mr Underwood explained that the budget supplements are necessary
to meet expenditures that weren't anticipated or were unforeseen
when the 1997 budgets were adopted by Council
MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE 1997 OPERATING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AND THE
1997 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the
floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing
was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO. 3270
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 ANNUAL BUDGET
OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A
SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND
REAPPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER
AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE
EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE
BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
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MOTION Ordinance No 3270 was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3270, authorizing the 1997 Operating
Supplemental Budget in the amount of $1,162,715 Mr Lathim
seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3271
AN ORDINANCE RELATING THE SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1997
MOTION Ordinance No 3271 was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3271, authorizing the 1997 Capital
Improvements Budget in the amount of $9,851,500 Mr Lathim
seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
1998 Property Tax Levy Mr Dan Underwood, Finance Director,
addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public
hearing was published as required by law
Mr Underwood explained that there were changes since the workshop
of December 8th, i e , new construction numbers became available from
the Franklin County Assessor's office in the amount of $24,772,885
This amount is less than the amount used in the preliminary budget
and will result in $13,218 less property tax being assessed during 1998
Mr Underwood pointed out that since there was no re-valuation of
Pasco properties, and new construction and newly annexed areas are
taxed at the previous years' levy rate, Pasco's levy rate will remain the
same as it was last year at the amount of $2 5265 per thousand of
assessed value The 1993 Unlimited Tax Obligation Bond debt service
requirement will be $392,250 Staff recommends that Council set the
levy at the same amount until the final public utilities assessed values
are available
MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE 1998 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET AND SETTING THE 1998 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the
floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing
was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO. 3272
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AD VALOREM TAX
LEVY IN THE CITY OF PASCO IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE LAW
MOTION Ordinance No 3272 was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3272, providing for the 1998 Ad Valorem
Tax and a levy for the 1993 Unlimited Tax Council Obligation Bond Mr
Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2357
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN
FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE TRAC DEVELOPMENT
AND OPERATING FUND IN THE SUM OF $175,000
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MOTION Resolution No 2357, was read by title only Mr Lathim
moved to approve ResolUiibii''No Z ‘2357;:authorizing an mterfund loan
from the General Fund to the TRAC Development and Operating Fund
Ms Francik seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3273
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAGES FOR CERTAIN
NON-MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FOR THE CALENDAR
YEAR 1998
MOTION Ordinance No 3273 was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3273, adjusting the non-represented,
non-supervisory wage plan for 1998 Ms Francik seconded the motion
Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 3274
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SALARIES AND
WAGES FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 1998
MOTION Ordinance No 3274 was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3274, adjusting the management salary
plan for 1998 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Humane Society Contract Mr Underwood informed Council that there
have been no changes in the information provided at the December 8th
meeting Staff recommended approval of the contract
Mayor Kilbury informed Council that, at an informal meeting with the
Mayor's of the three large cities of the community, it was agreed that
the proposal from the B F Humane Society was out of line and it
appears that the four (4) cities would like to set up animal control
facilities, but it would probably take a year to be up and running
Mr Garrison reaffirmed that he would not support nor vote for the
contract
Ms Francik was in favor of approving the contract because the City is
responsible for providing animal control to the citizens, at least in the
interim until the four (4) cities can work together and explore the
options available
MOTION Ms Francik moved to approve the agreement with the
Benton-Franklin County Humane Society, Inc , to provide animal
control services, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on
behalf of the City Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Mr Strode felt it would be unwise to approve the contract which
addresses financing of a new building to the amount of about $1
million and that unless the contract could be modified to remove any
reference to financing for new construction he would be unable to
support the contract as presented
Mr Jackson asked staff what would be the consequences of Council
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Mr Underwood explained that it has been the Humane Society's
contention that if they didn't have a signed contract by December 31st
they would not provide animal control services as of January 1st
Mr Jackson stated that during the winter months there aren't as many
loose animals and based on his experiences it's early in the spring
when there are large numbers of loose animals Mr Jackson had
serious concerns in regards to supporting the contract
Motion failed by the following roll call vote Yes - Francik, Kilbury, No -
Lathim Jackson, Strode, Garrison
NEW BUSINESS
Award of Burden Boulevard Extension (East), Proiect No 95-3-08
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to award the bid for the Burden
Boulevard Extension (East), Project No 95-3-08, to the low bidder,
Contractors Equipment Maintenance, Inc in the amount of
$264,999 00, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents
Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote
Tn-Cities Visitor 86 Convention Bureau Mr Garrison stated that he
had asked Mr Crutchfield to put together a memorandum for Council
concerning the Bureau Mr Garrison was disturbed that Council
approved the agreement with the expectations that, along with the
increase of monies paid to the Bureau, Council would see a
corresponding increase in the funds generated by the hotel/motel tax
Unfortunately, the opposite is true Since 1995 the City has realized a
drop of almost 10% in income, between 1996 and 1997 it appears the
City will realize a 6 7% drop income Conversely, since 1992 funds
given to the Bureau have risen from $42,000 to $62,000 There's been
an increased percentage on the life of the contract from 42% to 50%
Mr Garrison also had a problem with the amount of money being paid
to the Bureau verses the return and was concerned about the amount
of money being taken out of the General Fund to support items that
could be paid from hotel/motel tax moneys
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to give the Tn-Cities Visitor 85
Convention Bureau one (1) years' notice of termination for the current
contract effective December, 1998 Mr Jackson seconded the motion
Mr Lathim pointed out that the Bureau provides reports several times
a year on their activities and that the decrease on revenues is area-
wide not just Pasco Mr Lathim felt the City should continue to
support the Bureau and he would not support the motion
Mr Strode supported the Bureau and felt they do provide a valuable
service, however, Mr Garrison's point that the City's contributions are
going up with a pre-approved formula year after year in significant
amounts is a concern Mr Strode hoped the City could revisit the
contract and re-negotiate the amount of dollars paid for services being
provided
Mr Garrison agreed with Mr Strode that the contract should be re-
negotiated and something should be put in place that would award on
performance rather than a set fee
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MOTION Ms Francik moved to delay making a decision regarding this
matter until all seven (7) Councilmembers can be present Mr Lathim
seconded the motion Motion failed by the following roll call vote Yes
- Lathim, Francik, No - Strode, Kilbury, Garrison, Jackson
The original motion to serve notice on Bureau to cancel the contract
carried by the following roll call vote Yes - Francik, Strode, Garrison,
Jackson, Kilbury, No - Lathim
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Aging and Long Term Care Mr Crutchfield informed Council that staff
from the Parks Department has been working with the Aging and Long
Term Care Agency out of Yakima County, which serves as a conduit for
federal and state funds to provide services to senior citizens within the
community The problem has to do with the City's grant contract, with
the bottom line that Aging and Long Term Care has expressed some
concern about the extent of grant funds being charged to overhead,
such as rent and staff support As a result of meeting with them, staff
has concluded that the City should not enter into a new full year
contract but, rather, a 90 day contract to cover the first quarter of 1998
This would provide staff with enough time to look over the options
available, present those to Council for a final decision on whether or
not to provide these services though a contract, or to turn the contract
back to them to operate
Regional Council Mr Crutchfield spoke briefly on the Regional
Council and recommendations that the city managers shared with their
respective Councils last week
Mr Garrison felt that the City's representative should explain that the
City would like to see the Regional Council continue with their
mandated responsibilities, which are mainly transportation issues and
the loan program However, when the Regional Council looks at getting
involved with making decisions that the City Councils should be
making they should to be informed that their function is appreciated,
but they don't need to become involved with making decisions for the
Councils
B F Transit Authority Mayor Kilbury appointed Mr Garrison as the
Jurisdictional Representative to the B F Transit Board of Directors,
which meets on January 8, 1998
Workshop Meeting Mr Crutchfield asked Council if they wanted to
cancel the workshop meeting of December 22nd2 If that is Council's
wish the next Council meeting would be January 5, 1998
Council concurred with canceling the workshop
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Executive Session Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session to
discuss personnel matters
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7 51 P M
Charles D Kilbury, ayor
ATTEST
Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5 day of January , 1998
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