WEST RICHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 6:00 p.m. Preliminary Agenda Notice to the Public: This meeting will be a remote Zoom meeting per Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home – Stay Healthy Directive. We encourage you to provide public comments on agenda items and public hearings in writing. Please indicate on your comment that you’d like them included in the Citizen Comments portion of the meeting and submit to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and they will be forwarded to the Mayor and City Council and a summary will be read during the meeting. 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Peter King- AWC- Award Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership to Mayor Pro Tem Brink b. Michael Novakovich- Visit Tri-Cities- Annual Report 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approve Minutes- Regular Meeting March 16, 2021, Special Meeting March 16th, 2021, Special Meeting March 23, 2021 & Workshop March 23, 2021 b. ORD. 10- 21- Amendment to WRMC 9.40 and 9.44 Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia c. RES. 13- 21 – Inter-local Agreement with City of Richland – Signal Programming Assistance d. Motion to authorize Mayor to execute professional services contract with Northwest Groundwater Services LLC for Well #2 e. Motion to authorize Mayor to execute amendment #1 to professional services contract with JUB for SR 224 Record of Survey. f. Motion to authorize Mayor to execute amendment #1 to professional services contract for Biosolids Removal Contract – Natural Selection Farms Inc. g. Flat Top Park Deed Restriction 7. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MOTIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS a. ORD. 11- 21- 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Amendment b. Public Hearing – Interim Development Regulations Finding of Fact: Transmission Lines c. ORD. 12- 21- Interim Development Regulations Finding of Fact: Transmission Lines d. Setting the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT 11. STAFF AND COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS AND COMMENTS a. Staff Reports b. Council Reports 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT
Updated 4/2/2021 ANNUALANNUALANNUALANNUALANNUAL REPORTREPORTREPORTREPORTREPORT 2020 WHY TOURISM MATTERS
Rob Roxburgh Michael Novakovich Dear Tourism Partners, 2021 Chairman of the Board President & CEO As we have all experienced, the coronavirus pandemic changed so many aspects of all our lives, challenging us personally and professionally. While no business segment was spared, the tourism industry has been adversely affected, and the impacts will be felt for years to come. But with great challenges come great opportunities, and Visit Tri-Cities embraced every opportunity presented during the past year. It is with great appreciation that we report to you the achievements we accomplished together in 2020. The following Annual Report showcases our stewardship of community trust and resources.
2020 began with hope and optimism, with a series of tourism focused campaigns planned. We started the year by inviting visitors to “Get Your Geek On” with a robust science-themed campaign in partnership with Battelle, our Official Champion of STEM Tourism. Unfortunately, just as we began promoting the STEM- related assets unique to the Tri-Cities, travel restrictions were put in place and the STEM campaign was cut short.
Knowing that our local tourism-related businesses would need support, staff developed the ”Get Your Order On!” campaign, highlighting curbside service following the Stay Home, Stay Safe order. The video was complemented with a public service announcement featuring General James Mattis encouraging residents to support our local businesses, jobs, economy and quality of life by using curbside pickup, delivery and safe practices.
We, like all of you, were hopeful that travel would return by early summer. However, it became obvious that travel to the Tri-Cities was not going to be allowable for some time. Knowing we needed to aggressively battle the pandemic, the team shifted their energies to support public health endeavors that would ultimately allow businesses to reopen and lead to the return of tourism.
We partnered with Benton County, utilizing CARES ACT money to provide COVID-19 mitigation marketing communications to the Tri-Cities region. We collaborated with the Benton Franklin Health District to create campaigns in English and Spanish. Most effective was our use of humor to encourage social sharing and adoption of public health behaviors. We created a series of spots called CYA. As in, Cover Your Airholes.
Additionally, the team continued to foster strong partnerships with the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce and TRIDEC to create the Tri-Cities Open and Safe Coalition; provided leadership on the Municipality Advisory Council (MAC), which is comprised of representatives of nine local jurisdictions, Benton Franklin Health District, the Regional Chamber and TRIDEC; remade a popular 90s alternative rock song to promote good COVID practices and a produced a message to the Governor’s Office in support of reopening local businesses that follow local, state and federal health guidelines.
These endeavors didn’t divert Visit Tri-Cities from its mission of driving visitor traffic to the community. While it’s true that it was difficult to promote travel during county-specific restrictions, the team developed campaigns to raise awareness of the destination with a key message: visitors are welcome when it is the appropriate time to travel. National Travel & Tourism Week was celebrated virtually, highlighting Tri-Cities amenities and over 150 area businesses. The team promoted the destination to meeting planners with a virtual familiarization tour of area hotels and meeting and convention spaces. Additionally, the staff offered leadership on the Washington Safe Meetings Coalition, which led to the return of safe meetings in an earlier Phase. The same support was provided for festivals and events.
Finally, our Annual Report is not only a summary of our activities, but a reminder of the economic impact of the tourism industry for the Tri-Cities. The most recent numbers available are from 2019, a year when the Tri-Cities enjoyed $496.5 million in economic impact due to visitor spending. These dollars support a vibrant business community, attracting more amenities to the Tri-Cities. Sales tax revenue generated by tourism reduces each household’s tax burden in Benton and Franklin counties by an average of $737, supporting schools, teachers, emergency services, roads maintenance, parks and other services provided by our local municipalities. Moreover, 5,600 jobs were supported by tourism. The economic impacts of tourism in our community for 2020 are not yet available and will be a stark contrast to 2019 and the years before, but it is inspiring to see the positive impacts of tourism in the Tri-Cities.
While 2020 was a difficult year, through community collaboration and tourism innovation we overcame many challenges, together. We’re looking forward to doing even more with our community partners in 2021.
To be an industry leader for destination marketing in the Pacific Northwest; the primary source of visitor information; and the lead OUR VISION advocate for visitor industry development in the Tri-Cities region. IMPERATIVE: DEMONSTRATE VALUE TO OUR PARTNERS, MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY WHY TOURISM MATTERS
VISITOR Sales tax revenued generated CREATES by tourism reduces each SPENDING household’s annual tax burden in Benton and Franklin 5,628 Counties by an average of jobs in Benton & Franklin $496.5million Counties $737 SPENDING
Transportation Food & Beverage BREAKDOWN Visitor Spending represented in this report reflect the economic $79.8 $108 million impact of tourism in the million 16% 22% Retail Tri-Cities for the year of 2019. The economic impacts of tourism in our $127.4 community for 2020 are million Hotels Recreation 26% not yet available. $99 $82.3 Source: Tourism Economics 2019, million million 16% An Oxford Economics Company 20%
IMPERATIVE: ADVOCATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE HOTEL MOTEL TAX DISTRIBUTIONS Kennewick Pasco Richland Totals 2016 $539,578 $274,798 $475,641 $1,290,017 2017 $568,745 $323,445 $536,682 $1,428,872 4,418 2018 $592,249 $343,642 $598,997 $1,534,888 Hotel Guest Rooms Available 2019 $592,210 $324,891 $633,862 $1,550,963 2020 $277,886 $151,941 $270,733 $700,560 IMPERATIVE: DEMONSTRATE VALUE TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS, PARTNERS AND COMMUNITIES VISIT TRI-CITIES AT-A-GLANCE
The coronavirus pandemic had a significant impact on the COUNTY/ tourism industry throughout the world, including the Tri- COUNTY MEMBERMEMBER Cities. Travel restrictions coupled with uncertainly related to CARES13.1% ACT 11.1%11.1% the COVID-19 virus, impacted Visit Tri-Cities’s revenue sources. 13.1% GRANTS/ Visit Tri-Cities worked to reduce expenses and seek additional GRANTS & MISC revenue sources to support the organization’s mission to drive ADVERTISING MISC visitation when appropriate, including CARES ACT funding 4% from Benton County and government grants. The following is a ADVERTISING0.9% 4.1% comparison of Visit Tri-Cities’ revenues for 2019 and 2020. 0.9%
ADVERTISING MEMBER 5.5% 11.6% MISC 2020 0.4% HOTEL 27.5
TOURISM TPA PROMOTION 43.3% ASSESSMENT HOTEL/MOTEL 43.3% 2020 Revenue TAX Summary 2019 27.5% HOTEL/MOTEL $2,547,498 TAX TOTAL 24.5% REVENUES 2019 Revenue TOURISM Summary 2019 2020 PROMOTION MEMBER $312,289 $283,293 ASSESSMENT GRANTS/MISC $11,580 $102,246 58% $2,684,038 ADVERTISING $147,534 $23,883 HOTEL $656,606 $700,560 TOTAL TPA $1,556,028 $1,103,258 REVENUES COUNTY $334,258 TOTAL $2,684,037 $2,547,498
MARKETING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Generating additional cash flow in to the region through visitor to bring new visitor dollars to the region. While marketing is spending is important for the local economy. Visitor spending important, product development is a priority as well. Through the improves the business climate and offers opportunities for new Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC), Visit Tri-Cities works endeavors to thrive. Visit Tri-Cities promotes the region as a premier with local jurisdictions and hospitality partners to ensure that attractions destination for meetings, conventions, sports and leisure travel. are upgraded or added to the community in order to continue offering fresh experiences for visitors. Visit Tri-Cities’ Convention Marketing, Sports Marketing and Media Outreach departments all incorporate sales-driven strategies directed at markets with the greatest potential IMPERATIVE: ESTABLISH BRAND CLARITY AND INCREASE AWARENESS THROUGH UNIFIED EFFORTS
Corporate Sponsor: TOURISM WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS Washington River Protection Solutions DEVELOPMENT 155,205 UNIQUE Visit Tri-Cities manages tourism-related programs and infastructure within VISITS the community to position the Tri-Cities as a desirable ad compelling visitor destination. PAGE GRANTS/ 391,286 The Visit Tri-Cities’ website was emphasized as a community portal in all VIEWS MISC advertisements and visitor publications throughout the year. We activily encouraged all visitors to visit our website. 4.1% AIRPORT/CONVENTION CENTER KIOSKS UNIQUE VISITORS 2,061 PAGE VIEWS 7,447 6,200 124 Twitter Followers Stories Corporate Sponsor: MEDIA 25,839 Mission Support Alliance Facebook Followers 270,324,560 Positive Earned OUTREACH 9,835 Media Views Instagram Followers 1,213 2 HOTEL/MOTEL LinkedIn Followers Travel Writers TAX Hosted Visit Tri-Cities focused on print, digital Visit Tri-Cities secured CARES ACT grant money from Benton County to develop and 27.5% marketing, including commercials on execute in-market advertising campaigns to encourage social distancing, use of face streaming TV, with no broadcast media buys coverings and safety precautions to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, improve the health of ADVERTISING in 2020. Campaigns were limited due to our community and begin economic recovery. pandemic related travel restrictions within the state. Tourism campaigns deployed in Creatives developed and deployed Radio Spots 2020 earned through digital, broadcast (TV & 2,398 Television & & MARKETING 24 radio) and social 9/1-12/15/2020. 1,773 Visit Tri-Cities develops and deploys a robust impressions & The digital and social campaigns earned marketing plan annually, using a variety of 3,852,190 16.8 million impressions leading effective tactics to raise brand awareness of click to more than 36,000 click throughs throughs to the Benton Franklin Health District the Tri-Cities. 11,327 website.
2020 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS BUSINESS BOOKED IN 2021 & BEYOND CONVENTIONS Number of conventions, Future conventions, sports & group activities 2020 meetings and 41 110 sports events. Future conventions, Visitors attracted meetings and sports events & SPORTS 13,237 92 booked in 2020. 77,045 Future visitors Convention and Sports visitor The sales department’s primary focus is to spending to region: Future visitor spending: Future visitor spending: market to convention, sports and group meeting planners through direct sales $4,253,816 contacts, advertising in targeted periodicals and $15,358,458 $28,221,611 attending industry events. These activities mean 151 events scheduled to take place in Of these 92 events booked, 17 events scheduled to take place in “heads in beds” that generate hotel/motel tax 2020 were canceled due to COVID-19, 38 events cancelled or 2021 were canceled due to COVID-19, revenues for our community. representing 113,387 visitors and rescheduled due to COVID-19. representing 3,992 visitors and $1,924,087 MARKETING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT $32,371,689 in visitor spending. in visitor spending. Kennewick Ex-Officios: Marie Mosley, City of Kennewick Jerry Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott TRI-CITY REGIONAL Cindy Reents, City of Richland Mark Blotz, Clover Island Inn Dave Zabell, City of Pasco Pasco HOTEL-MOTEL Monica Hammerberg, Hampton Inn & COMMISSION Suites Pasco/Tri-Cities VISIT TRI-CITIES COUNCILS Vijay Patel, A-1 Hospitality Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council Richland Tri-Cities Sports Council Wendy Higgins, The Lodge at Columbia Point Tri-Cities Wine Tourism Council Andrew Lucero, Courtyard by Marriott Tri-Cities National Park Committee Directors of Sales 2020 A YEAR IN REVIEW
JANUARY 13 Know Your Dam Facts Rally 21 Columbia River and Snake River Dams Meeting with U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse 23 Tourism Presentation to WSU-Tri-Cities Marketing Class 23 Columbia Basin College Hall of Fame Banquet 24 Visit Tri-Cities Staff Retreat 25 “Love Our Locals” – a program of Visit Tri-Cities & Tri-Cities Wine Tourism Council 29-31 Hosted TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) Site Visit 30-31 Tri-Cities Legislative Trip to Olympia FEBRUARY 19 Leadership Presentation to Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXV 20 Presented on Tourism at Tri-Cities Economic Outlook Forum 20 Published the Official Tri-Cities Visitor Guide 20 Published Great Golf Getaways Brochure 22-23 Spokane Golf & Travel Show 24 New Board Member Orientation 26-27 Hosted Planning Visit for Association of Washington Cities (AWC) and included introductions with LIGO, B Reactor Museum Association and Port of Kennewick 27-28 Hosted representatives from Osborne Northwest Public Relations
MARCH Presentation of the 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan to Pasco and Richland City Councils 1 Launched “Get Your Geek On” STEM campaign in partnership with Battelle 2 Snake River Dams Press Conference 4 Washington Wine Foundation 5 New Board Member Orientation 5 Visit Tri-Cities CEO/Board Member Collaboration Meeting 5 Published the 2019 Annual Report and Work Plan 6 New Council Member Meeting 8-10 Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Cascadia Conference, Bend, OR 12 Presented “Tourism in the Tri-Cities” to Kiwanis Club 13 Hospitality Meeting to discuss COVID-19 Challenges with Hotel and Meeting Venue Partners 17 Launched “Tri-Cities Open for Business” in partnership with TRIDEC and Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce 18-19 Conducted Olympia Sales Blitz Virtual Appointments with State & Regional Meeting Planners 19 Hosted a Virtual Meeting Planner Luncheon, “Making Vitality Your Reality” 25 PSA with General Mattis to Support Local Business 26 Launched “Come on Get Your Order On” Campaign 29-31 PPE Drive to collect critical health supplies in partnership with TRIDEC and Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
APRIL 10 Launched Sports Message from Visit Tri-Cities 10 WSU Tri-Cities Beverage Management Craft Beverage/Distilled Spirits Meeting 13 First Meeting to Bring Back Gatherings of 50+ Attendees 21 Presentation of the 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan to Kennewick City Councils 23 Launched STEM Travel Itineraries 24 TRIDEC’s Coffee with Karl – Rebuilding Tomorrow MAY 4 Launched of Excellence in Service Award Program 4-8 National Tourism Week 8 Launched VTC Staff Video, “Wipe It” 14 Hosted Tri-Cities Winemakers Virtual Panel 18 Launched segmented “When It Is Time Travel” tourism campaign, highlight wine country, family friendly activities and outdoor recreation. JUNE 1 Visit Tri-Cities Staff Strategic Planning Meeting 2 Initiate Tri-Cities Open & Safe Coalition with TRIDEC and Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce 3 Congressman Dan Newhouse Community Check-in Meeting 4 TRIDEC’s Coffee with Karl – Getting Ready for Phase 2 10 Unified Mask Media Event Visit Tri-Cities CEO/Board Member Collaboration Meeting 11-12 Washington Society of Association Executives (WSAE) Virtual Annual Conference 15-16 Tri-Cities Open & Safe PPE Donation Drive 16 Port of Benton Community Leader Focus Group for Strategic Plan 20 Launched Elected Officials PSA to encourage use of face coverings and social distancing 25-26 Tri-Cities Open & Safe Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Distribution Drive 30 Meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and Press Conference JULY Issued RFP for the design, execution and maintenance for a fully functional and interactive website 1 Road to Recovery Press Conference 3 Tri-Cities (Benton & Franklin Counties) advanced to Modified Phase 1 3 Tri-Cities Open & Safe Coalition launched the Business Pledge 9 Launched “Social Distance” music video featuring VTC Staff 14-15 Destinations International (DI) Virtual Annual Convention 17 TRIDEC’s Coffee with Karl – Tourism & Economic Diversification 20 Announcement that the Tri-Cities will host 2021 TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) 20 DMA West Virtual Leadership Summit 21 Benton City Tour with Mayor Linda Lehman 22 Port of Kennewick Downtown Waterfront Master Plan Community Group Discussion 30 Washington Hospitality Association Southwest Washington Town Hall 30 DMA West Virtual Leadership Summit
AUGUST Tri-Cities (Benton & Franklin Counties) advanced to an enhanced Modified Phase 1 3 Launched “We Are Tri-Citians” video 3 Awarded Benton County CARES Act Community Support Program Grant 3-21 Sports ETA SportsBIZ XChange Virtual Meetings 5 DMA West Virtual CEO Summit 10 Community Leaders Luncheon with Congressman Dan Newhouse 11 Association of Washington Business (AWB) Federal Affairs Summit 12 Diversity & Inclusion Panel hosted by Tracci Dial, KNDU 13 Tourism Presentation to Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) 24 Awarded COVID Mitigation Agreement with Benton County 24 Launched In-Market Campaign with 24 creatives in English and Spanish running on TV, radio, social media and digital platforms 25-26 Virtual CVent CONNECT Conference
SEPTEMBER 1 Battelle Announced as the Official of Champion of STEM Tourism 1 Selected Tempest to design and execute new Visit Tri-Cities website 9 Visit Tri-Cities CEO/Board Member Collaboration Meeting 16 Community Leaders Meeting with Congressman Dan Newhouse 18 Presented “Tourism in the Tri-Cities” to Kiwanis Club of Tri-Cities Industry 22 PNNL New Employee On-Boarding Presentation 23 Tri-Cities Hotel & Lodging Association 29 Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) Brand Campaign Kick-off OCTOBER Tri-City Regional Hotel-Motel Commission 2021 Budget and Marketing Plan presented to Kennewick, Pasco and Richland City Councils 5-9 Washington Bike, Walk, and Roll Virtual Summit 7-10 Hosted SkyNav to film 3D/360 virtual reality video experiences 8 Washington State Tourism Conference 13 Tri-Cities Advanced to Phase 2 14 Launched tourism-focused TV Ad and Social Media Campaigns 14 Western States Virtual Expo with Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) 14 Congressman Dan Newhouse and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Tour of Rattlesnake Mountain 19-22 Virtual TEAMS Conference & Expo 22 Washington Tourism Marketing Authority (WTMA) Annual Board of Directors Meeting NOVEMBER Interlocal Agreement signed by the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland for the increase of the TPA Assessment 6 DMA West Annual Business Meeting 10 Visit Tri-Cities Annual Meeting – 2020 in the Rearview Mirror 13 Launched Tri-Cities Region Wine Trail Pass in partnership with Bandwango 17-19 National Tour Association (NTA) Virtual Tour Exchange 19 Visit Tri-Cities Virtual FAM Tour for Meeting Professionals 19 Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Treaty Rights Meeting 20 Hospitals and Public Health Press Conference
DECEMBER Five-year Agreement for the Promotion of Tourism with the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland and Visit Tri-Cities signed 7 Benton-Franklin River Heritage Foundation Annual Meeting 7 Launched Tri-Cities Elected Officials Message to Governor and Community to Safely Lift Restrictions and Re-Open Businesses 8 WSU Tri-Cities Marketing Student Tourism Research Project Presentations 8 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Meeting 15-16 Destination International (DI) CEO Summit 17 Hosted IRONMAN Feasibility Meeting with Jurisdictions/Stakeholders 2020 VISITOR INQUIRIES Telephone In-person Email & Visitors Direct Mail 2,469 651
Visit Tri-Cities is the only organization dedicated to promoting the entire Tri-Cities area for leisure and group travel. Visit Tri-Cities offers a U.S. toll-free number for visitor inquiries and responds to requests for relocation, vacations, meetings, sports and community information. Visitor Center staff provide travel information, manage a community-wide events calendar and website, provide information through the Visitor Center, and maintain an informational kiosk at the Tri-Cities Airport and two satellite Visitor Centers.
PUBLICATIONS: VISITOR GUIDE GREAT GOLF GETAWAYS Rivershore, Heritage & Eco-Tourism The Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC) is made up of executive leaders from the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland; Benton and Franklin Counties; the ports of Benton, Kennewick and Pasco; and Visit Tri-Cities; and is sponsored by Bechtel National, Inc. TREC is focused on priortization of the tasks outlined in the Rivershore Master Plan II. The Rivershore Master Plan III outlines overarching themes for improving the Sacagawea Heritage Trail and shoreline areas including: wayfinding signage; art, culture and heritage; viewpoints and user amenities; water oriented activities; birding and wildlife viewing; inland linkages; and organized events. Each of the participating jurisdictions also worked on individual projects along the shoreline and adjacent parks that will add to the overall positive experience of visitors to the region.
HERITAGE AND ECO- RIVERSHORE TOURISM CORPORATE ENHANCEMENT SPONSOR: CORPORATE BATTELLE SPONSOR: BECHTEL NATIONAL INC. Now the Official Champion of STEM Tourism 2020 VISIT TRI-CITIES LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR Rob Roxburgh, Washington River Protection Solutions PAST CHAIR Kathy Moore, The Hotel Group FIRST VICE CHAIR Corey Pearson, Three Rivers Campus VICE CHAIR Vijay Patel, A-1 Hospitality (Hotel & Lodging Representative) VICE CHAIR Buck Taft, Tri-Cities Airport/Port of Pasco VICE CHAIR Staci West, Bechtel National, Inc. TREASURER Ron Hue LEGAL COUNSEL John Raschko, Miller Mertens & Comfort, P.L.L.C. CPA Monte Nail OVERVIEW 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Founded: 1969 as a non-profit organization Deborah Barnard, Barnard Griffin Winery Staff: 10 full-time employees Commissioner Don Barnes, Port of Kennewick Structure: Governed by a 42-member Jerry Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Board of Directors Commissioner Jim Beaver, Benton County Members: 643 Troy Berglund, West Richland Chamber of Commerce Websites: www.VisitTriCities.com Karen Blasdel, Battelle www.VisitTri-Cities.com Mark Blotz, Clover Island Inn www.VisitTri-Cities.org Washington State Representative Matt Boehnke www.VisitTri-Cities.travel Gloria Boyce, Ben Franklin Transit www.TravelTri-Cities.com Washington State Senator Sharon Brown www.TravelTriCities.com Council Member Rich Buel, City of West Richland www.GolfWineCountry.com Jennifer Cunnington, STCU www.FriendsofOurTrail.com Karl Dye, TRIDEC Colleen French, Department of Energy Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery Monica Hammerberg, Hampton Inn & Suites Pasco/Tri-Cities Colin Hastings, Pasco Chamber of Commerce VISIT TRI-CITIES STAFF Sandra Haynes, WSU Tri-Cities Michael Novakovich, President & CEO Wendy Higgins, The Lodge at Columbia Point Kim Shugart, Senior Vice President Diahann Howard, Port of Benton Hector Cruz, Vice President Commissioner Robert Koch, Franklin County Gretchen Guerrero, Director of Operations Council Member Phillip Lemley, City of Richland Lara Watkins, Director of Convention Sales Andrew Lucero, Courtyard by Marriott Richland Karisa Saywers, Director of Marketing Brian Paul Lubanski, KAPP/KVEW TV Maria Alleman, Convention Sales Manager Lori Mattson, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce Chase Wharton, Business Development Manager Brent Miles, Tri-City Dust Devils Justin Hawkes, Marketing Manager Maynard Plahuta, B Reactor Museum Association Linda Tedone, Sales Administrative Assistant Dara Quinn, Emerald of Siam Justin Raffa, Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Cliff Reynolds, Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Pasco Council Member Zahra Roach, City of Pasco Rosanna Sharpe, The REACH Museum Steve Simmons, CG Public House & Catering Council Member Chuck Torelli, City of Kennewick Nikki Torres, Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Rebekah Woods, Columbia Basin College Visit Tri-Cities member investors create the foundation for our programs through their financial support. In turn, Visit Tri-Cities is equally committed to promoting our members throughquality publications, tourism marketing and advertising opportunities, referrals, educational forums and newsletters. In 2020, Visit Tri-Cities’ membership total MEMBERSHIP reached 643.
Economic Development Partners AIA Magnum Promotions Bob’s Burgers and Brew - Richland Location Coyote Bob’s Roadhouse Casino City of Kennewick Airfield Estates Winery Boiada Brazilian Grill Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site City of Pasco AJ’s Edible Arts Bombing Range Brewing Company Coyote Canyon Winery City of Richland Alaska Airlines Boys & Girls Club of Benton and Franklin Craig J. Griffiths Tri-City Regional Hotel Commission Alexandria Nicole Cellars Counties Crazy Moose Casino Alexandria Nicole Cellars Destiny Ridge Brews Taphouse & Growler Fills Cyber Art 509 Diamond Members ($10,000+) Tasting Room Brick House Pizza Dallas Green Team Three Rivers Campus Allen Brecke Law Offices Broadmoor RV SuperStore D-Bat Columbia Basin Bechtel National, Inc. Allied Arts Association - Gallery at the Park Brutzman’s Office Solutions Dennis Sams, AFLAC Mission Support Alliance, LLC Amazon.com Bud Knore Insurance DermaCare Battelle Amber Rose Consignment Boutique Budd’s Broiler Desert Food Mart Washington River Protection Solutions American Association of University Women Buds & Blossoms Too Desert Wind Winery Lamb Weston (AAUW) Burger Ranch Devoted Builders LLC Anelare Winery Burger Ranch - Pasco Digital Image Tri-Cities Inc. Quality Printing Platinum Members ($5,000–$9,999) Anneliese M. Johnson, CRPC, Financial Camerata Musica Distinctive Properties, Inc. Ben Franklin Transit Advisor Campbell & Company Downtown Pasco Development Authority Benton County ANS (Alternative Nursing Services) Canyon Lakes Golf Course DownUnderSportFishing Benton PUD Anthology Event Center by Castle Catering Caribbean Golf DrewBoy Creative City of West Richland Anthony’s at Columbia Point Cascade Natural Gas Corp E Benton Co. Historical Society Museum Franklin PUD Arlene’s Flowers & Gifts Catering To You Eastern Washington Transportation The HAPO Center Art on the Columbia Cedars at Pier 1 Econo Lodge Jacobs Art Without Borders CG Public House & Catering (was Country Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Port of Benton Artmil Gentleman) Imparired Port of Kennewick Arts Center Task Force Chandler Reach Winery Einan’s at Sunset Port of Pasco As You Wish Houses Chapala Express Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge Aspen Limo Tours Chaplaincy Health Care Entertainment Warehouse Gold Members ($1,000–$4,999) At Michele’s Chaplaincy Repeat Boutique Eritage Resort Amentum Atomic Ale Brewpub & Eatery Cherry Chalet Bed & Breakfast Europa Atkins Atomic Bowl/Joker’s Lounge & Casino Chervenell Construction Company Events at Sunset Banner Bank Atomic Escape Rooms Chuck E Cheese EverStar Realty Benton-Franklion Council of Gov Atomic Screenprinting, Signs & Embroidery Chukar Cherries EVM Productions Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel & AutoZone Cigar Savvy Shop, LLC Experience 46 Degrees Conference Center AXE KPR Hatchet Range City of Kennewick Fairfield Inn by Marriott Best Western Premier Pasco Inn & Suites Azteca City of Pasco Farmers National Company, Flo Sayre Clover Island Inn B & B Express Printing City of Richland Farmhand Winery Courtyard by Marriott Richland Columbia B Reactor Museum Association Clearwater Square Apartment Houses Fast and Curryous Point Badger Mountain Vineyards Cliff Thorn Construction, LLC FastSigns Energy Northwest Baker & Giles CliftonLarsenAllen LLP Fat Olives Restaurant & Catering Fluor Federal Services Baker Boyer D.S. Baker Advisors CloudSigns. TV Fidelitas Wine GESA credit union Bank of the West Clover Island Marina Fieldstone Grandridge HAPO credit union Banner Bank Corp. & RE Loan Center Col Solare Winery First American Title Hilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities/Kennewick Barnard Griffin, Inc. Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associated Five Guys Burgers & Fries - Richland WA Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasco Tri-Cities Baum’s Brokers Focal Point Marketing & Multimedia Holiday Inn Richland on the River Baymont Inn & Suites Columbia Bank, Pasco Ford Audio Services Lourdes Health Network Bekins Northwest Columbia Basin BMX Fort Walla Walla Museum Numerica Credit Union Bella Italia Columbia Basin College Franklin County Quality Inn Bella Vista Apartments Columbia Basin Paper Supply Franklin County Historical Society & Museum Red Lion Columbia Center Bennett Rentals Columbia Basin Racquet Club Franklin County RV Park Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Benton City Chamber of Commerce Columbia Basin Veterans Center FreshPicks WA Smoothies Center Benton County Fairgrounds Columbia Center Frichette Winery Riverfront Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Columbia Center Heights Exec. 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CITY OF WEST RICHLAND REMOTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 1. Call to Order – Mayor Gerry called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 2. Roll Call – Present: Mayor Brent Gerry Police Chief Ben Majetich Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brink Finance Director Erin Gwinn Councilmember Richard Bloom Public Works Director Roscoe Slade Councilmember Gail Brown Comm. Dev. Director Eric Mendenhall Councilmember David Fetto Associate Planner Elisha Ransom Councilmember Kate Moran City Clerk Stephanie Haug Councilmember John Smart City Attorney Bronson Brown Absent: Councilmember Rich Buel
Mayor Pro Tem Brink moved to excuse Councilmember Buel. Councilmember Smart seconded the motion. Council unanimously approved the motion. 3. Pledge of Allegiance – Mayor Gerry led the council, staff, and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda – Upon motion by Mayor Pro Tem Brink, seconded by Councilor Moran, Council unanimously approved the agenda. 5. Presentations - a. Chief Majetich introduced Officer Armitage to the City Council. Officer Armitage comes to West Richland as a lateral from the City of Richland. b. Troy Berglund & Michael Bradshaw from Benton REA presented information on the current energy production climate and also provided information on how the energy created by wind farms is used by the utility. 6. Consent Agenda – Mayor Gerry read the consent agenda titles for consideration. a. Approve Payment of Bills b. Approve Minutes- Regular Meeting March 2, 2021 & Workshop March 9, 2021 c. RES. 10-21- Declaring 1993 Johnston Street Sweeper as Surplus (to Benton City) RESOLUTION NO. 10-21- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO SURPLUS EQUIPMENT d. Motion authorizing Mayor to execute Amendment #2 to Purchase and Sale Agreements with 7HA Family LLC. e. Motion authorizing Mayor to execute Agricultural Property Lease Agreement with Derek Alexander Farms, Inc. f. Motion to Award Professional Services Contract for Quad-City Water Right Mitigation Model & Operating Procedures with RH2 g. Motion to award professional services contract for Enterprise Fund’s Financial Plan Updates. h. Motion to Approve CivicPlus Website Contract i. Motion to Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement – Belmont Lot 5
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Upon motion by Councilmember Bloom and seconded by Councilmember Smart, Council unanimously approved the consent agenda. 7. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MOTIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS- a. Public Hearing- Amend Res. 04-21 & Ord. 07-21 – Utility and Access Easement Vacation (EV 2020-17) Associate Planner Elisha Ransom presented an ordinance and a resolution for public hearing and action to vacate an access and utility easement with corrected legal descriptions from those presented with Resolution 04-21 and Ordinance 07-21. Staff completed all procedural requirements and recommends approval of both the corrected ordinance and the corrected resolution. Mayor Brent Gerry opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. There were no comments. Mayor Brent Gerry closed the hearing at 6:39 p.m. b. RES. 11-21- Amending Res. 04-21- Utility Easement Vacation (EV 2020-17) RESOLUTION NO. 11-21- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE 33 FOOT WIDE ACCESS EASEMENTS LOCATED ON SHORT PLAT 1950 LOTS 3 AND 4, PARCEL NUMBERS 1-0898-401- 1950-003 AND 1-0898-401-1950-004. Councilmember Moran moved to approve Resolution 11-21. It was seconded by Councilmember Bloom. City Council unanimously approved Resolution 11-21 c. ORD. 09-21- Amending Ord. 07-21- Access Easement Vacation (EV 2020-17) ORDINANCE NO. 09-21- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE 33 FOOT WIDE ACCESS EASEMENTS LOCATED ON SHORT PLAT 1950 LOTS 3 AND 4, PARCEL NUMBERS 1-0898-401-1950-003 AND 1-0898-401-1950-004. Councilmember Moran moved to approve Ordinance 09-21. It was seconded by Councilmember Smart. City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 09-21. d. Public Hearing- Amending 2021-2026 CIP Comm. Dev. Director Eric Mendenhall presented resolution for public hearing and action to adopt the updated Capital Improvement Plan. Mayor Brent Gerry opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. There were no comments. Mayor Brent Gerry closed the hearing at 6:43 p.m. e. RES. 12-21- Amending 2021-2026 CIP RESOLUTION NO. 12-21- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2021-2026 SIX-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Councilmember Bloom moved to approve Resolution 12-21. It was seconded by Councilmember Fetto. City Council approved Resolution 12-21, with Councilmember Smart clarifying that the plan is just budgetary and individual projects still require Council approval. 8. Unfinished Business – There was no unfinished business.
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9. New Business – There was no new business. 10. Citizen Public Comments- Michael Dawkins presented comments to Clerk Haug to be read into the record. He asked that the Brotherhood neighborhood be taken care of, including adding the yellow bumpy areas to the side roads, not just the main ones. He also requested that a flashing light for crosswalks be installed at 62nd and Gray for the school kids. 11. Announcements, Reports & Comments a. Staff Reports Public Works Director Slade reported that the 38th Signal project finally received approval from WSDOT and will go out for advertisement on 3/21, with anticipated bid award to occur on April 20th. b. Council Reports Councilmember Bloom provided an update to Council on the status of the transit’s COVID vaccine support. They have been working with DOH to facilitate what they can to aid in the accessibility to vaccinations. Clerk Haug will share the information on Facebook. Councilmember Moran informed Council that the Walla Walla VA is providing COVID vaccinations, no matter what age, at their hospital by making an appointment. The Richland VA is currently providing vaccination appointments to those 65 and older. This information will also be shared to the City social media. She also reported that the CAC has the Second Chance Center, which is a day center for folks experiencing hardship that provides hygiene bags, a place to stay warm and to shower, is working to be up and operating again. They are asking for donations for the hygiene bags at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Brink thanks REA for the information they provided, and reiterated that our area needs reliable, dependable energy sources, which is why he does not support the proposed wind farm project. Councilmember Brown also stated that she does not support the project due to how much it will disturb the environment. She also agreed with the citizen that commented that there needs to be a plan for the older neighborhoods. Mayor Gerry updated Council on the status of vaccines for employees, and that the next tier allows public works employees to become eligible as essential workers per the federal guidelines, but the state didn’t currently allow them to be vaccinated. By working with the State, he was able to get them eligible. Councilmember Smart inquired about installing sidewalks in the older neighborhoods and how that is accomplished. Public Works Director Slade explained the process and what the West Richland Municipal Code allows. He will report back with more information. Councilmember Bloom reported that BFT and Ki-Be School District are incentivizing vaccinations to their employees with stipends. 12. Executive Session – There was no executive session. 13. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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CITY OF WEST RICHLAND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021
1. Call to Order – Mayor Gerry called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. Roll Call – Present: Mayor Brent Gerry Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brink Comm. Dev. Director Eric Mendenhall Councilmember Richard Bloom Public Works Director Roscoe Slade Councilmember Gail Brown Police Chief Ben Majetich Councilmember David Fetto Finance Director Erin Gwinn Councilmember Kate Moran City Clerk Stephanie Haug Councilmember John Smart City Attorney Bronson Brown
Absent: Councilmember Rich Buel
Mayor Pro Tem Brink moved and Councilmember Fetto seconded a motion to excuse Councilmember Buel from the meeting. The motion was passed unanimously. 3. Executive Session – Council adjourned to a 10 minute executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(c) at 5:33 to discuss two items. No action took place following the Executive Session.
4. The meeting was adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
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CITY OF WEST RICHLAND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021
1. Call to Order – Mayor Gerry called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call – Present: Mayor Brent Gerry Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brink Comm. Dev. Director Eric Mendenhall Councilmember Richard Bloom Public Works Director Roscoe Slade Councilmember Gail Brown Police Chief Ben Majetich Councilmember Rich Buel Finance Director Erin Gwinn Councilmember David Fetto City Clerk Stephanie Haug Councilmember Kate Moran City Attorney Bronson Brown Councilmember John Smart
3. Horse Heaven Wind Farm – Council shared their thoughts on the Horse Heaven Wind Farm project and sending a letter of opposition from the Council to EFSEC, the board that will be hearing the applicant’s request for expedited review. Mayor Pro Tem Brink, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Smart, Councilmember Bloom and Councilmember Fetto spoke in opposition of the project and expedited review. Councilmember Moran remained neutral, and Councilmember Buel recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest. It was determined that a letter will be sent from the City Council to EFSEC signed by the Mayor and those Councilmember’s who oppose the expedited review (Bloom, Brink, Brown, Fetto, and Smart).
4. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Brent Gerry, Mayor Stephanie Haug, MMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF WEST RICHLAND REMOTE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021
1. Call to Order – Mayor Gerry called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
2. Roll Call – Present: Mayor Brent Gerry Comm. Dev. Director Eric Mendenhall Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brink Public Works Director Roscoe Slade Councilmember Richard Bloom Finance Director Erin Gwinn Councilmember Gail Brown City Clerk Stephanie Haug Councilmember Rich Buel City Attorney Bronson Brown Councilmember David Fetto Councilmember Kate Moran
Councilmember John Smart 3. Design Guidelines Discussion Community Development Director Mendenhall presented a power point presentation on potential design guidelines to be adopted by the City. His presentation explained that the guidelines that were previously adopted for the Belmont Business District were not adopted correctly, and therefore are not enforceable. Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Buel, Councilmember Moran and Mayor Pro Tem Brink spoke in favor of moving forward with design guidelines. Councilmember Smart opposed requiring them. Councilmember Bloom suggested that they are only effective where commercial is close to residential. Councilmember Fetto was on the fence with them, but is in favor if they are not overly burdensome. Community Development Director Mendenhall will move forward with development of the design guidelines for review before the Planning Commission. 4. Adjournment – The workshop was adjourned by Mayor Gerry at 6:35 p.m.
Brent Gerry, Mayor Stephanie Haug, MMC, City Clerk
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WEST RICHLAND AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
AGENDA ITEM: 6b TYPE OF ACTION April 6, 2021 MEETING DATE: Execute Contract Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: ORD 10-21- Amendment to Pass Resolution Public Hearing WRMC 9.40 and 9.44 Possession X of Marijuana and Drug Pass Ordinance 1st Discussion
STRATEGIC Paraphernalia Pass Motion 2nd Discussion FOCUS AREA Bronson Brown, City Attorney; Prepared by: Other
Ben Majetich, Police Chief Reviewed by:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On February 25, 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court held in the case of State v. Blake, No. 96873-0, that RCW 69.50.4013(1) the statute that criminalized the possession of a controlled substance without a prescription- exceeds the state's police power and violates the due process clauses of the state and federal constitutions. The Supreme Court in State v. Blake ruled that someone has to have knowledge of possession of a controlled substance. This has therefore decriminalized all simple drug possession in the State of Washington. . SUMMARY: To be able to enforce possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and alcohol by minorssome changes to the West Richland Municipal code chapters 9.40, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and 9.44, alcoholic beverages are required to add a knowledge element to the crimes. There are some other minor changes to clean up the language in the code from past changes to the laws that are also proposed in the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve amendments to WRMC 9.40 – Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia and amendments to WRMC 9.44 Alcoholic Beverages.
ALTERNATIVES: Make no changes to ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT (Indicate amount, fund, and impact on budget): No fiscal impact.
MOTION: I move to approve Ordinance 10-21, amending West Richland Municipal Code 9.40 Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia and West Richland Municipal Code 9.44 Alcoholic Beverages.
CITY OF WEST RICHLAND ORDINANCE NO. -21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST RICHLAND, WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9.40 AND CHAPTER 9.44 CRIMES OF POSESSION OF MARIJUANA AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF THE WEST RICHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of West Richland has need, from time to time, to amend the West Richland Municipal Code (WRMC) to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the community; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court held in the case of State v. Blake, No. 96873-0, that RCW 69.50.4013(1) the statute that criminalized the possession of a controlled substance without a prescription- exceeds the state's police power and violates the due process clauses of the state and federal constitutions;
WHERAS, the Supreme Court in State v. Blake ruled that someone has to have knowledge of possession of a controlled substance;
WHEREAS, the WRMC chapters 9.40 and 9.44 dealing with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol by minors needs to be amended to comply with the recent court case and to comply with other changes to the law;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Richland, Washington do hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 9.40.020 titled Possession unlawful, 9.40.025 titled Possession of marijuana under the age of 21- Penalty, and 9.40.070 titled Possession of paraphernalia- Unlawful conduct of the West Richland Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
9.40.020 Possession unlawful. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly possess more than 28.35 grams of marijuana unless the same was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by the laws of the state of Washington.
ORD -21 – Page 1 of 4 Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401(2)(c), every person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section for possessing more than 28.35 grams of marijuana shall be guilty of unlawful possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor. Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401(2)(c), any person found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana is guilty of a misdemeanor. [Ord. 4-13 § 1, 2013; Ord. 36-12 § 2 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 251 § 1.10.020, 1977].
9.40.025 Possession of marijuana under the age of 21 – Penalty. It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to knowingly possess marijuana in an amount less than 40 grams, as defined in WRMC 9.40.010, unless pursuant to a valid prescription or order of a practitioner in the course of his professional practice. Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401(2)(c), any person under the age of 21 found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana is guilty of a misdemeanor. [Ord. 4- 13 § 1, 2013].
9.40.070 Possession of paraphernalia – Unlawful conduct.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly use, or to possess with the intent to use, drug paraphernalia to plan, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his or her professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by , the possession of which controlled substance is in violation of Chapter 69.50 RCW, or to sell, deliver, possess with the intent to sell or deliver, or manufacture with the intent to sell or deliver, drug paraphernalia, knowing, or under circumstances where one reasonably should know, that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his or her professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by, the possession of which controlled substance is in violation of Chapter 69.50 RCW. Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401(2)(c), any person found guilty of possession of drug paraphernalia is guilty of a misdemeanor.
A. No person may, as a family or household member, intentionally use or threaten to use by purposeful words or acts, unlawful physical force against another the family or household member of another. B. A person is guilty of assault in the fourth degree if, under circumstances not amounting to assault in the first, second, or third degree, or custodial assault, he or she assaults another family or household member.
ORD -21 – Page 2 of 4 C. Any defense available to a person charged with the crime of "assault in the fourth degree" under RCW 9A.36.041 shall also be a defense to the crime of simple assault under this section. D. Any crime charged under this section shall be a gross misdemeanor.
Section 2. Chapter 9.44.070 Purchase, possession, or consumption by minors prohibited of the West Richland Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
9.44.070 Purchase, possession, or consumption by minors prohibited.
A. Except in the case of liquor given or permitted to be given to a person under the age of 21 years by his or her parent or guardian for beverage or medicinal purposes, or administered to him or her by his or her physician or dentist for medicinal purposes, or used in connection with religious services, no person shall give or otherwise supply liquor to any person under the age of 21 years or permit any person under that age to consume liquor on his or her premises or on any premises under his or her control.
B. No person under the age of 21 years shall knowingly acquire or knowingly have in his or her possession or purchase, drink, or consume liquor, except in the case of liquor given or permitted to be given to such person as provided in subsection A of this section. by his parent or guardian for beverage or medicinal purposes or administered to him by his physician or dentist for medicinal purposes, or used in connection with religious services.
C. No person under the age of 21 years shall attempt to obtain any liquor contrary to the provisions of this section.
D. It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to be or remain in any public place after having consumed liquor as evidenced by:
1. The odor of intoxicants on the breath; or
2. Observations by the officer through other sense perception; except in the case of liquor given or permitted to be given to a person under the age of 21 years as provided in subsection A of this section. by his parent or guardian for beverage or medicinal purposes, or administered to him by his physician or dentist for medicinal purposes, or used in connection with religious services. “Public place or places” is defined in RCW 66.04.010(35). Any person under the age of 21 years who is found to have consumed liquor shall be presumed to have consumed the same within the city limits of the city of West Richland.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days following the date of its passage and publication in the official newspaper of the City.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of West Richland, Washington, this ___ day of April, 2021.
______Brent Gerry, Mayor ATTEST:
______Stephanie Haug, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
______Bronson Brown, City Attorney
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Contract No. ______
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT Between Cities of West Richland and Richland For Traffic Signal Technical and Programming Assistance
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into on this ______day of ______, 2021 by and between the CITY OF WEST RICHLAND (hereinafter “West Richland”), a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, and the CITY OF RICHLAND (hereinafter “Richland”), a municipal corporation of the State of Washington (referred to collectively as the “Parties”). This Agreement is made in conformance with and under the authority granted by Ch. 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act.
I. Recitals
WHEREAS, West Richland owns and operates a small number of traffic signals; and
WHEREAS, Richland owns and operates more than fifty traffic signals; and
WHEREAS, West Richland contracts with a local electrical contractor for repairs and maintenance of West Richland’s traffic signal equipment that excludes traffic signal technical and programming services; and
WHEREAS, West Richland’s Public Works engineering staff does not have sufficient knowledge and/or expertise with traffic signal technical and programming; and
WHEREAS, West Richland desires to enter into an agreement for traffic signal technical and programming assistance with Richland; and
WHEREAS, Richland’s Public Works engineering staff has knowledge and expertise with traffic signal technical and programming; and
WHEREAS, Richland and West Richland residents benefit from cost- effective partnering between their two government organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act contained in Ch. 39.34 RCW authorizes local governments to contract for the joint conduct of activities which each of the Parties is individually authorized to perform.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
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II. Agreement
Section 1. Purpose The purpose of this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement is to authorize Richland to provide traffic signal technical and programming assistance to West Richland in exchange for timely and fair reimbursement of said assistance.
Section 2. Legal Entity No separate legal or administrative entity is created upon execution of this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
Section 3. Responsibilities of Richland Richland shall have the following responsibilities:
A. Richland may provide traffic signal technical and programming assistance for West Richland during normal business hours when requested by West Richland, subject to Richland’s current workload and staffing availability.
B. Richland shall provide a written invoice to West Richland for any assistance completed under this Agreement. Invoices shall detail the date(s) of work, hours worked, and a general description of work completed.
Section 4. Responsibilities of West Richland West Richland shall have the following obligations:
A. West Richland may seek assistance from Richland by providing a written request for traffic signal technical and programming assistance. The request shall include West Richland’s best effort to clearly define the scope of services being sought. Richland may decline to provide assistance under this Agreement in the event West Richland’s request for services is unclear.
B. West Richland shall pay the invoice received by Richland within thirty (30) days of receipt. If West Richland fails to pay any invoice within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt, such unpaid invoice shall bear interest at the rate of twelve (12) percent per annum until the amount of such unpaid invoice, plus interest thereon, in paid in full.
Section 5. Duration The Agreement shall be effective when executed by both Richland and West Richland, and shall remain in effect until terminated as set forth in Section 6.
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Section 6. Termination This Agreement may be terminated by either West Richland or Richland with or without cause upon thirty (30) day’s written notice from the terminating party to the other.
Section 7. Notices Notice given under this Agreement shall be in writing, and may be by mail, personal delivery or email transmission. Written notices shall be directed to the Parties as follows:
City of Richland 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-26 Richland, WA. 99352 Attn: Public Works Director [email protected]
City of West Richland 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 102 West Richland, WA. 99353 Attn: Public Works Director [email protected]
Section 8. Filing Pursuant to RCW 39.34.040, this Agreement shall become effective upon filing with the Benton County Auditor or posting on each agency’s website after it is fully executed by the Parties.
Section 9. Modification This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing, and only with the written consent of each undersigned party.
Section 10. Severability If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable as written, the remainder of the Agreement or the applications of the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected. To this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared severable.
Section 11. Jurisdiction & Venue Jurisdiction and venue for any action relating to the interpretation, enforcement, or any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be in Benton County Superior Court. This Agreement shall be construed, and the legal relations between the parties hereto shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
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Section 12. Waiver No waiver by either party hereto of any terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any other term or condition, nor shall the waiver of any breach be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach, whether of the same or any other term or condition of this Agreement.
Section 13. Indemnification West Richland shall defend, indemnify, and hold Richland, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all third party claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting, directly or indirectly, from this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Agreement as of the day and year written above.
City of Richland City of West Richland
Jon Amundson Brent Gerry, Mayor Interim City Manager
Attest: Attest:
______Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Stephanie Haug, City Clerk
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
______Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Bronson Brown, City Attorney
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WEST RICHLAND AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
AGENDA ITEM: TYPE OF ACTION NEEDED MEETING DATE: April6, 2021 Execute Contract Consent Agenda X SUBJECT: Pass Resolution Closed Record Deed Restriction Flat Top Hearing Park Pass Ordinance 1st Discussion Prepared by: Eric Mendenhall, Community Pass Motion X 2nd Discussion Development Director
Reviewed by: Brent Gerry, Mayo~ Other Other
BACKGROUND and SUMMAR~ 1. The Mayor is proposing to place a deed restriction on Flat Top Park to recreational uses and facilities, municipal well and associated facilities, public transportation uses (i.e. transit bus station and park-n-ride facilities), Veteran's Memorial, concerts, festivals, community center, swimming pools/splash parks, concessions, city permitted vendors, and other recreational activities.
The purposed of the deed restriction is to preclude the property from being used for commercial purposes.
The Parks and Recreation Board met on March 29, 2021 and voted unanimously to recommend Council approve the proposed deed restriction.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff and the Parks and Recreation Board recommend Council to approved the proposed deed restriction.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Deny the request.
FISCAL IMPACT Ondicate amount fund, and impact on budget): No additional cost to the city.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign and record the proposed deed restriction for Flat Top Park as presented.
B:\Parks and Recreation\Projects\Fiat Top Park\Fiat Top Park Deed Restriction Staff Report.doc Upon Recording, Please Return To: City of West Richland 3100 Belmont Blvd. West Richland, WA 99353 Attn: City Clerk
DEED OF RESTRICTION TO USE PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES
Grantor: CITY OF WEST RICHLAND, a municipal corporation of the State ofWashington
Grantee: CITY OF WEST RICHLAND, a municipal corp6ration of the State ofWashington
Assessor's Property Tax Parcel Number: 1-0698-102-0126-001
Legal Description: SECTION 6 OF WILLAMETTB:HEIGHTS LOT 1, LESS· PORTION TO STATE FOR VAN GIESEN R.OAD,RIGHT-QF-WAY AND LESS PORTION TO WEST RICHLAND FOR BOMBINO'RANGE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY,LYING IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP·9 NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST, W.M. RECORDS OF BENTON COuN'JY,· WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH SECTION 6 OF WILLAMETTE HEIGHTS LOT 2, LESS PORTION TO STATE FOR VAN GIESEN ROAD RIGHT::.OF-WAY, LYING IN SECTION 6-, TOWNSHIP 9NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST, W.M. RECORDS OF .. BENTON·COUNTY, WASHINGTON. tOGETHER WITH SECTION 6 OF:WILLAMETTE\HEIGHTS LOT 27 LYING IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH; RANGE:28 EAST, W:M. RECORDS OF BENTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOCJE1:HER WITH SECTION 6 OF WILLAMETTE HEIGHTS .LOT 28LYINCfiN_SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST, W.M. RECORDS OF-.BENTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH SECTION 6'UF WILLAMETTE HEIGHTS LOT 29, LESS PORTION TO·WEST RICHLAND FOR BOMBING RANGE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, LYING IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST, W.M. RECORDS OF BENTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (CONSOLIDATION PER RE-RECORDED QCD, AF#2011-035076, 12/9/2011)
The Grantor hereby conveys and grants to the City of West Richland and Grantee as the representative of the people of the City of West Richland, the right to enforce the following duties:
1. The Grantor shall not convert this property or portions of this property to uses other than those for Park Purposes without first obtaining approval from a super-majority of the City Council or simple majority vote of the residents of City of West Richland.
For the purposes of this Deed's restrictive covenants, Park Purposes shall include recreational uses and facilities, municipal well and associated facilities, public transportation uses (i.e. transit bus station and park-n-ride facilities), Veteran's Memorial, concerts, festivals, community center, swimming pools/splash parks, concessions, city permitted vendors, and other recreational activities.
This Deed contains covenants running with the land and shall be binding upon the Grantor, its successors and assigns, and upon any person acquiring the Property, or any portion thereof, or
Page 1 of2 any interest therein, including a leasehold interest, whether by operation oflaw or otherwise. If the Grantor sells all or any portion of its interest, the new owner of the Property or any portion thereof (including, without limitation, any owner who acquires its interest by foreclosure, trustee's sale or otherwise) shall be subject to applicable covenants and requirements under the Deed.
GRANTOR:
CITY OF WEST RICHLAND
By: __
Name: ------Title: ______.,.----
Dated this day of 20 ___
STATEOFWASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTYOF )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that BRENT GERRYis the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that (he/she) signed this instrument, on oath stated that (he/she) was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledge it as the MAYOR for the CITY OF WEST RICHLAND and to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Dmed: ------~-~------
Signed: ------=------Notary Public in and for the State ofWashington, residing in ------· My commission expires
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