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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.01.05 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 1998 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; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Dick Erickson, Parks & Recreation Director; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant; and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel/Risk Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. SEATING OF COUNCILMEMBERS: The City Clerk administered Oaths of Office to Councilmembers Mike Garrison (District 2) 4 year term, Charles Kilbury (District 3) 4 year term, Chris Jensen (District 4) 4 year term, Rebecca Francik (District 5) 2 year term, Carl Strode (At-Large) 2 year term, and Dan Lathim (At- Large) 4 year term. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-TEM: Mayor Kilbury called for nominations for the position of mayor. Mr. Garrison nominated Charles Kilbury for the position as mayor. Mr. Jensen nominated Dan Lathim for the position of mayor. MOTION: Mr. Jackson moved to close the nominations. Mr. Garrison seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jackson moved to have elections conducted using a roll call vote. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Mr. Kilbury was re-elected as mayor by the following ballot vote read aloud by the Deputy City Clerk: Kilbury - 4; Lathim - 3. Mr. Garrison nominated Chris Jensen for the position as mayor pro- tem. Mr. Jackson nominated Ms. Francik for the position as mayor pro-tem. Following three calls for further nominations, and receiving none, Mayor Kilbury closed the nominations. Mr. Jensen was elected as mayor pro-tem by the following ballot vote read aloud by the Deputy City Clerk: Jensen - 4; Francik - 3. - 1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 1998 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 15, 1997. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $922,526348 ($92,410.42 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3127 and 3128; and $830,116.06 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 105641 through 105833). C) Special Permit: Location of a Factory Assembled _Home near Road 28 and Ella Street (MF #97-105-SP): To approve the special permit for the location of a factory assembled home on Lot 3, Plat of Paradise Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission. D) Resolution No. 2358: To approve Resolution No. 2358, accepting the work performed by E.P. Johnson Construction and Environmental, Inc. for Project No. 97-1-01, which was the Riverview Sewer LID No. 131. E) Resolution No. 2359: To approve Resolution No. 2359, accepting the work performed by Advanced American Diving Service, Inc. for Project No. 97-1-12, which was the Sewer Outfall Project. F) Annexation Areas 6 and 7 (MF #97-2-A and 97-57-A): To set 7:00., Tuesday, January 20, 1998, as the time and date to hold a public hearing to consider the annexation of Annexation Areas No. 6 and No. 7. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Emergency Medical Services Meeting- 1/5,/98: Ms. Francik reported this organization is in the process of making recommendations for districts that would designate certain ambulance services as trauma services. This information will be forwarded to the Governor. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Street Vacation: Front Avenue from Lewis Street to Holden Street and Holden Street between Front Avenue and Main (MLM Enterprise) (MF #97-108-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law. Mr. McDonald explained that staff requested the public hearing be continued until the next regular meeting. There were a number of details that staff needs to work out with the adjoining property owners relating to future utility use of the right-of-way. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 1998 MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to continue the public hearing to consider the proposed vacation until January 20, 1998. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation: Portions of Washington Street, Lena Street and Portions of 18th and 19th Avenues (Humane Society) (MF #97-109-Y I: Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law. Mr. McDonald explained that the Humane Society has requested the vacation of the streets surrounding their property and that several months ago the Humane Society submitted detailed construction plans for remodeling and the expansion of the existing facility. Part of the requirements for the remodel would require that the Humane Society install curb, gutter and sidewalk, and make street improvements on those existing rights-of-way. The Humane Society felt this wouldn't work with their budget and requested that those rights-of-way be vacated to negate the need for those improvements. Mr. McDonald reminded Council that the general area around the Humane Society has been designated on the Comprehensive Plan as an open space/recreation area, future entertainment and commercial functions, and that approval of the vacation would landlock several parcels. Staff recommended the proposed vacation be denied. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTIONS OF WASHINGTON STREET, LENA STREET AND PORTIONS OF 18TH AND 19TH AVENUES 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. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved that the Council finds that this requested vacation is inconsistent with implementation of the Rivershore Enhancement plan, would landlock parcels of land and, therefore, is denied. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: T.C. Visitor 8v Convention Bureau: Mr. Crutchfield explained that there seems to be an assumption by the community that there's been a complete termination of the services or association with the Bureau, rather than the intended desire of Council to renegotiate the terms of -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 1998 the contract. Mr. Crutchfield urged Council to meet with Bureau representatives to deal with the issue sooner, rather than later. Mayor Kilbury appointed Mr. Strode, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Lathim as representatives for this purpose. Bond Issue - Library Renovation & Fire Station Relocation: Mr. Crutchfield explained that Council needed to select an election date for placing the issue before the voters. Staff recommended Council consider placing the issue before the voters on the March 10th ballot. Mr. Lathim wanted to wait until fail to place these issues, and softball fields, before the voters. Staff's advise on the softball issue was to avoid a ballot issue. Ms. Francik wanted to place the issues on the March 10th ballot. Mr. Strode felt the Library Renovation could be placed on the same ballot as the School Bond. Mayor Kilbury felt an ordinance should be prepared for the next regular meeting stating Council's intention to place these issues before the voters on the March 10th ballot. Mr. Garrison suggested that staff should prepare a report for the next workshop meeting. Mr. Strode agreed with Mr. Garrison's suggestion and also felt Council should conduct a special meeting to pass the ordinance so that the Franklin County Auditor's office can be notified as soon as possible. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to schedule a special meeting for January 12, 1998, to consider setting title and date for bond election. Mr. Garrison seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Executive Session - Personnel: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT: N97further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 P.M. Charles D. Kilbury, Madyor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 20_ day of Janu , 1998. -4-