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Home My WebLink About1999.11.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 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 & Community Services Director; Erin Forrest, City Engineer; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel/Risk Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Mr. Jackson noted for the record that under item 3(g), the History and Facts Brief (item 4 of the agenda report) states, "On May 17, 1999 the City Council awarded the 1999 CBD Sidewalk and Handicap Ramps project in the amount of $52,8000. The correct amount of the project should be $52,800. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of Special Meeting held October 11, 1999. To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held October 18, 1999. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $912,160.61 ($121,169.63 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3329, 3331 and 3332; and $790,990.98 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 116696 through 116821). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $716,901.65; Payroll Voucher Nos. 18384 through 18619; EFT deposit Nos. 001217 through 001469. C) Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Dispatch Services: To approve the interlocal agreement with Franklin County for Emergency Dispatch Services and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. D) Jail Interlocal Agreement: To approve the interlocal agreement with Franklin County for Jail/Prisoner-Lodging Services, and further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. E) Financing of New Fire Truck: Resolutions No. 2485 and 2486: To approve Resolution No. 2485, authorizing the acquisition of equipment and a financing contract with the State of Washington Local Option Capital Asset Lending Program. - 1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 1999 To approve Resolution No. 2486, authorizing reimbursement for the purchase of a fully equipped fire truck through a financing contract. F) Resolution No. 2487: To approve Resolution No. 2487, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc., for the Clark Street Settling, Project No. 98-3-09. G) Resolution No. 2488: To approve Resolution No. 2488, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc., under contract for the 1999 CBD Sidewalk Project No. 99-3-02, and Handicap Ramps Project No. 99-3-03. H) Resolution No. 2489: To approve Resolution No. 2489, accepting the work performed by Watts Construction, Inc., for the Argent Road Waterline Project No. 95-2-04. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Vacation - Portion of South 4th and South 5th Avenues between Vacated South Street and "A" Street (Western Materials) (MF #99-73-10: 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 proposed vacation would allow Western Materials to do some minor expansion and also assist with beautification of the area. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE WEST 10 FEET OF SOUTH FOURTH AVENUE AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE BETWEEN VACATED SOUTH STREET AND "A" STREET. 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. 3383 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE WEST 10 FEET OF SOUTH FOURTH AVENUE AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE BETWEEN VACATED SOUTH STREET AND "A" STREET. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3383, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3383, vacating portions of South Fourth -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 1999 and Fifth Avenues between vacated South Street and East "A" Street. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Mr. Crutchfield asked Mr. McDonald if it was the intent of the property owner to move the fence closer to the edge of the street and would this create an opportunity to landscape the area in conformance with City landscape standards. Mr. McDonald stated that was correct. It would be a requirement of the permit that will be issued for the new fence. Mr. Crutchfield pointed out that this would be a substantial improvement along that corridor. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 2490 A RESOLUTION SETTING CHARGES FOR GOLF CART STORAGE SHED RENTAL AT SUN WILLOWS GOLF COURSE. MOTION: Resolution No. 2490, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 2490, setting charges for golf cart storage shed rental at Sun Willows Golf Course. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3384 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY VIEW CEMETERY AND SETTING FEES. Mr. Strebel pointed out that on page 6 of the proposed ordinance, under section 2.48.170 - Burials - Holiday, on the fourth line text indicates two hundred dollars, but the fee in parentheses in numerals is $475.00. The amount of $475.00 is the intent and Mr. Strebel proposed that Council strike the two hundred dollar amount and replace it with "four hundred and seventy-five dollars" as indicated in the numerical expression. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3384, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3384, amending Chapter 2.48 of the Pasco Municipal Code concerning City View Cemetery and setting fees. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Special Permit: Mini-Storage on Saint Thomas Drive (Anon Hoeft) _MF #99-72-SP): MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the special permit for a mini- storage facility on Saint Thomas Drive, as recommended by the -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 1999 Planning Commission. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Additional Police Officer Position: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to authorize one additional police officer position and direct the additional expense be included in the 1999 General Fund Supplemental Budget. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Budget Workshoa: Council concurred with Mr. Crutchfield's recommendation that a budget workshop meeting be scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on November 8, 1999, with the regular workshop meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. Executive Session: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session at 7:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing real estate and a contract. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 P.M. Charles D. Kilbu ayor ATTEST: -LL, Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of November, 1999. -4-