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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.04.05 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 5, 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: Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative 8s Community Services Director; Erin Forrest, City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief; 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Kilbury recessed at 7:03 p.m. to an executive session on a matter of real estate and reconvened at 7:17 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote (Abstain - Francik). Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held March 15, 1999. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,152,051.47 ($118,882.37 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3261 through 3265; and $1,033,169.10 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 113179 through 113480). C) Amendment of Soccer Complex Agreement: To delete the lighting and bleacher seating requirement from the Soccer Complex Development Agreement with the Tri-Cities Junior Soccer Association. D) Cemetery Planning Services: To authorize the City Manager to contract with WCA Northwest, in an amount not to exceed $20,600 for planning services at Cityview Cemetery. E) Consulting Services, Partnership with Mid-Columbia Community Forestry Council: To authorize the City Manager to sign the consulting services agreement with the Mid-Columbia Community Forestry Council. F) Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc.: To approve the professional services agreement for he modification of the pumps at the Water Treatment Plant with HDR Engineering, Inc. G) Amendment No. 9 to the HDR Engineering, _Inc. Professional Services Agreement for the Southeast Pasco Pumping Station and Hillsboro Street Sewer Interceptor: To authorize the Mayor to -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 5, 1999 execute Amendment No. 9 to the HDR Engineering, Inc. professional services agreement. H) Resolution No. 2445: To approve Resolution No. 2445, accepting the work performed by Watts Construction, Inc. for the Riverview Sewer ULID 133, Project No. 97-1-08, and Riverview Sewer ULID 134, Project No. 97-1-09. I) Accept Water Line Easement - Eden Moutain Management Company: To accept the water line easement as granted by Eden Mountain Management Company. J) Appointment to TRAC Advisory Board: To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Leonard Dietrich to the TRAC Advisory Board. K) Appointments to Planning Commission: To concur in the Mayor's appointments to the Planning Commission as follows: 1. Steven N. Taylor to Position No. 3, to a term which will expire on February 2, 2000. 2. David O. Little to Position No. 4, to a term which will expire on February 2, 2000. 3. Gary Yarbrough to Position No. 6, to a term which will expire on February 2, 2001. 4. Andy Anderson to Position No. 7, to a term which will expire on February 2, 2002. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: Ms. Linda Woosley, of 4108 Mojave Court, was interviewed by Council for reappointment to the Code Enforcement Board. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 2446 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT SUN WILLOWS BUSINESS PARK. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 2446, approving the sale of certain surplus City property at Sun Willows Business Park. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 5, 1999 ORDINANCE NO. 3351 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3081 BY ELIMINATING CONCOMITANT AGREEMENT PROVISIONS FOR A PORTION OF THE SUNNY MEADOWS DEVELOPMENT. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3351, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3351, eliminating the concomitant zoning conditions for Phase 7 of Sunny Meadows. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Lathim). RESOLUTION NO. 2447 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PHASES 6, 7 AND 8 OF SUNNY MEADOWS. MOTION: Resolution No. 2447, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to approve Resolution No. 2447, approving a revised preliminary plat for Phases 6, 7 and 8 of Sunny Meadows. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Mr. Strode explained that the proposed plat lot sizes, individually, are significantly smaller. The square footage per lot has been reduced, in some instances, as much as 25%. The total number of lots has increased by 25% while the number and square footage of roads and open areas has been reduced. Mr. Strode didn't feel that the proposed plat would be in the best interest of the community and should be revised to increase the lot sizes. Mr. Jensen felt the proposed plat offered a multitude of lot sizes for different tastes and needs. Mr. Garrison concurred with Mr. Strode and stated he would have a difficult time supporting the proposed resolution. Mr. Lathim felt he could support a minimum lot, but he couldn't support the proposed resolution because some of the lots on the proposed plat would barely reach 5,000 square feet. Ms. Francik felt that the community has a variety of needs and not everyone wants a large lot to maintain. Ms. Francik felt she could support a minimum lot size. Mr. Strode stated that after a single family unit is placed on the smallest lots there wouldn't be any set backs and he felt that this was inappropriate for a modern-day development. Ms. Francik cautioned the Council that if it was looking to the future it would be necessary to remember that the majority of the citizens are going to be over 65 years of age within the next fifteen years and felt that there is room in Pasco for small lots. Mr. Jackson pointed out that, according to the agenda report, the residents in the area have requested a park be built in their development. Mr. Jackson felt that lot sizes are a personal consideration and should be left to the individual and he would support the resolution as presented. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 5, 1999 Mayor Kilbury was in favor of the proposed resolution and requested a roll call vote. Mr. Crutchfield pointed out that the purpose of the smaller lots is to provide for town-houses, which are small structures. Mr. Crutchfield felt it was simply a trade off. To obtain the land preferred for the park site the developer needs the number of dwelling units to be developed as originally approved by the City and this is a practical way to accomplish that goal and achieve both parties objectives. Mr. Strode pointed out that the proposed plat clearly specifies which lots will have town-houses. These lots are the largest lots while the smallest lots have been restricted to single family units. Not only are the general lot sizes too small, but the largest lot sizes are being wasted on the most compact form of development. Mr. Strode felt the proposed plat was poorly planned. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: Yes - Jackson, Jensen, Kilbury, Francik; No - Lathim, Strode, Garrison.. ORDINANCE NO. 3352 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE DISPENSING AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER/WINE AND SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR IN THE FARMERS MARKET AREA LOCATED AT 4TH AVENUE AND COLUMBIA STREET AT THE CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION ON MAY 1, 1999. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3352, conditionally permitting the conduct of a Beer/Wine Garden and Margarita Ville in conjunction with the Cinco de Mayo Festival. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Community Image Campaign: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to authorize a half-time Communications Specialist position and include $20,000 in the 1999 General Fund Supplemental Budget. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Purchase of 1.88 Acre Parcel: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the purchase of a 1.88 acre parcel located on the southeast corner of Road 32 and West Ruby Street and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effect the purchase. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Purchase of Washington State Property for development of housing: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the purchase of a parcel of ground approximately 8/10ths of an acre in size located at the northwest corner of West Park Street and Road 24 for the HOME Program and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute all -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 5, 1999 documents necessary to effect the purchase of the property. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Award of Riverview Sewer ULID No. 136, Project No. 98-1-05: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the bid for the Riverview Sewer ULID 136, Project No. 98-1-05, to the low bidder, John M. Keltch, Inc., in the amount of $726,622.90 plus sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Purchase of Commercial Avenue Real Property: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the purchase and sale agreement with Tippett Land and Mortgage Company, Inc. (Tippett) for real property on Commercial Avenue and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Final Plat - Sun Willows, Division #6 (MF #99-31-FP): MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the final plat for Sun Willows Division #6. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Award of Pasco Softball Complex, Phase II, Project No. 98-5-05: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the contract for the Pasco Softball Complex, Phase II, Project No. 98-5-05 to the low bidder, KSC, Inc. in the amount of $1,592,627.00 plus sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Mr. Strebel gave a brief overview of the project noting the full cost of the project will approach $3.5 million if completed as designed. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mr. Garrison expressed concern about a section of the PMC dealing with fencing that allows a six foot fence to be built adjacent a side street where there are only two lots between the two parallel streets. Mr. Garrison explained that he has a situation like this in his neighborhood (Nixon Street and 26th Avenue) and the property owners were issued a building permit to put up a six foot chain-link fence. Mr. Garrison felt the code was intended for properties where the front of the building is directed toward the parallel street verses the cross street. The property in question is addressed on Nixon Street, but it faces 26th Avenue. The fence makes the property look like a compound instead of a residence. Mr. Garrison urged staff to correct this loop-hole in the PMC to prevent a similar situation from developing. -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 5, 1999 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session on a matter of real estate. ADJOURNMENT: N further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. h les D. Kilbury, Ma or ATTEST: t Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this _19 day of Aril , 1999. -6-