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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.03.15 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15, 1999 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: Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Councilmembers absent: Michael Garrison. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Erin Forrest, City Engineer; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Richard Smith, Community 8, 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Kilbury recessed at 7:03 p.m. to an executive session on a matter of real estate and reconvened at 7:10 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Jackson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held March 1, 1999. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $894,891.60 ($105,283.05 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3255, 32572 3259 and 3260; and $789,608.55 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 112894 through 113179). C) Resolution No. 2430: To approve Resolution No. 2430, amending the City's Consolidated and Community Development Plan to reallocate CDBG funds. D) Resolution No. 2431: To approve Resolution No. 2431, accepting the work performed by Sierra Electric, Inc. for the Road 68 at Burden Boulevard Traffic Signal, Project No. 97-4-01. E) DOT Multi-modal Depot Construction Assistance: To approve the agreement with the State Department of Transportation for capital improvements at the Multi-modal Depot and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. F) Appointment of the Census 2000 Committee Members: To approve the Mayor's appointment of Olga Guardado; Lt. Lex Girion; Don Porter; Maria Elena Garcia; Judith Gidley; Eddie Trevino; Sophath Ney; Sal Contreras; Gloria Garcia; Juan Bianoes; Dr. Eldin Lopez; Msgr. Pedro Ramirez; and Rev. Alvin Rhodes to the City of Pasco Census 2000 Complete Count Committee. - 1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15, 1999 G) Resolution No. 2432 - Proposed vacation of the east/west alley lying between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue and Clark Street and Bonneville Street: To approve Resolution No. 2432, fixing 7:00 p.m., April 19, 1999, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Street Vacation - Shoshone Street between California Avenue and Franklin Avenue, lying in Pasco Land Company's 1st Addition (MF #99- 17-V : Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published and posted as required by law. Mr. McDonald explained that the property owner is requesting the vacation to consolidate the property he owns on the north and south side of the platted, but unimproved street. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION OF SHOSHONE STREET BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND FRANKLIN AVENUE, LYING IN PASCO LAND COMPANY'S 1ST ADDITION. 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. 3348 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SHOSHONE STREET LYING BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND FRANKLIN AVENUE, LOCATED IN PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3348, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3348, vacating Shoshone Street between California Avenue and Franklin Avenue lying in Pasco Land Company's First Addition. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation - George Street between Elm Avenue and _Sycamore Avenue and reduction of Sycamore Avenue width (MF #99-18-M: Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published and posted as required by law. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15, 1999 Mr. McDonald explained that Mr. Marvin Nelson filed a petition requesting the vacation of George Street between his abutting pieces of property and is under contract to purchase the remaining parcel. The reduction of right-of-way width along Sycamore Avenue to 60 feet would still allow the future development of a typical residential street. The vacation of George Street between Elm Avenue and Sycamore Avenue would eliminate an unneeded portion of public right-of-way in terms of circulation and utility provision needs. Mr. Strode felt it would be appropriate for Council to look at eliminating excess easements along the streets in the area all at once. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER GEORGE STREET BETWEEN ELM AVENUE AND SYCAMORE AVENUE AND REDUCTION OF SYCAMORE AVENUE WIDTH. 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. 3349 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF GEORGE STREET AND SYCAMORE AVENUE, LOCATED IN THE A.M. WEHE'S FIRST ADDITION. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3349, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3349, George Street between Elm Avenue and Sycamore Avenue and the east and west 10 feet of Sycamore Avenue lying between Alvina Street and Adelia Street. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Amendment of the Comprehensive Sewer Plan: Mr. Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published and posted as required by law. Mr. Alberts explained that the Comprehensive Sewer Plan must be amended in order to obtain approval and funding from State and Federal sources. This amendment changes the alignment of the trunk sewer in the Riverview area between Road 60 and Road 96. It also identifies the need for two lift stations. These changes reflect an estimated cost savings of 1 million dollars from the alignment proposed in the original Comprehensive Sewer Plan. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN. Mr. Wayne Wilson, of 3291 Dent Road, asked if his area would receive sewer? Mr. Alberts explained that Mr. Wilson's area was already in the existing plan. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15, 1999 RESOLUTION NO. 2433 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN OF THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Resolution No. 2433, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to approve Resolution No. 2433, amending the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to have Item 8(b) - A Resolution authorizing the sale of certain surplus property at Sun Willows Business Park, removed from the agenda. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3350 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 13.16.120 ENTITLED "UNAUTHORIZED TURN ON" TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATION REMEDY FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF SERVICE FEES FOR UNAUTHORIZED RECONNECTION OF WATER AND/OR REPAIR COSTS. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3350, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to approve Ordinance No. 3350, providing an administrative remedy for the assessment of water service repair and replacement costs and a penalty for unauthorized turn-ons. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2434 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 3247 OF THE CITY BY ADDING ADDITIONAL TERRITORY TO UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 134 OF THE CITY, AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE ADDITIONAL TERRITORY, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 134, AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE THEREOF BE GIVEN IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW. MOTION: Resolution No. 2434, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to approve Resolution No. 2434, amending Ordinance No. 3247, by adding additional territory to the district and providing additional sewer improvements to serve that added territory; and to set May 3, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers as the time and place for the public hearing on that amendment and on the final assessment roll for Utility Local Improvement District No. 134; and directing that notice thereof be given. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (Abstain - Francik). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15, 1999 NEW BUSINESS: Award of Broadway Sewer: MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to award the bid for the Broadway Sewer to the low bidder, John M. Keltch, Inc. in the amount of $39,972.00 plus sales tax and, further, authorized the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Lease, Multi-Modal Depot: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve the lease with Genie Service Company, Inc. for tenancy at the Multi-Modal Depot and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the lease. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Executive Session: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session on collective bargaining agreement negotiations. ADJOURNMENT: No f rther business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 P.M. Ch'a'rles D. Kilburf, Wvyor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this _5 day of April , 1999. -5-