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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.11.15 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 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: Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode. Councilmember(s) absent: Rebecca Francik. 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; 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. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Garrison 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 November 1, 1999. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,319,823.31 ($129,480.15 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3332, 3334, 3336 and 337; and $1,190,343.16 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 116922 through 117122). Bad Debt Write-offs: To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, cemetery and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of $91,611.52, and of that amount, authorize $87,573.60 be turned over for collection. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: BF Transit Board of Directors Meeting of November 11, 1999: Mr. Garrison reported that Wednesday and Saturday free fare days' will be no longer be free; a two part reduction in force will take place in the year 2000; and various other changes and reductions in service will be implemented as a result of the passage of I-695. - 1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Vacation ---Utility Easement Block 16, Gantenbein's Addition (MF #99- 78J: 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 reported that the hearing needed to be continued due to the need to negotiate an additional easement to replace the easement proposed for vacation. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATING A PORTION OF A 20 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN BLOCK 16, GANTENBEIN'S ADDITION. Mayor Kilbury continued the public hearing until the next regular meeting of the Council on December 6, 1999. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Discussion of Utility Local Improvement District (ULID) 137 Protest: (Due to equipment failure most testimony, with staff and Council comments, lost. Ms. Ana Lundeby, of 5012 W. Henry St., spoke in favor of the ULID as presented and urged Council to proceed. Mr. Don Bell, of 920 Rd. 50, spoke in favor of the ULID. Mr. Tom Grenier, of 5020 W. Henry St., spoke in favor of the ULID. Mr. Eldon Lopez, property located at Rd. 47 and Henry St., spoke in favor of the ULID as originally presented and urged Council to proceed. Mr. Jim Davies, of 4905 W. Henry St., spoke in opposition to the ULID. Mr. John Maxwell, of 4904 W. Henry St., spoke in favor of the ULID. Mr. Craig Seal, of 904 Rd. 51, spoke in opposition to the ULID because of the exorbitant cost he would realize when hooking up to the sewer. It would require over 100' of pipe with three bends in it to connect his home. Mr. Seal would prefer to wait for sewer to come up Road 52 when he will only have to go 40' to connect to the sewer. Mr. Don Carter, of 4617 W. Margaret St., spoke in favor of the ULID. Mr. Don Harvey, of 4510 W. Henry St., spoke in opposition to the ULID. Ms. Diane Kostoff, of 4920 W. Henry St., spoke in favor of the ULID. Ms. Eva Clarno, of 4812 W. Henry St., was opposed to the ULID because of the financial burden it would place upon her. Mr. Bill Andrews, of 905 Rd. 51, spoke in opposition to the ULID. Mr. Robert Scott, of 908 Rd. 51, spoke in favor of the ULID. Ms. Grace Bell, of 920 Rd. 50, spoke in favor of the ULID. Mr. Gerald Kenner, of 908 Rd. 50, spoke in opposition to the ULID. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 1999 MOTION: Mr. Lathim moved to authorize staff to proceed with the design and construction of ULID 137 as established by Ordinance No. 3376. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Garrison). ORDINANCE NO. 3385 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE ANIMAL CODE (PMC 8.02.320) PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APPELLATE BODY; (8.02.365) PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF FEES FOR ELIGIBLE SENIOR CITIZENS AND LATE FEES; (PMC 8.02.190) PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY LICENSES; AND (PMC 8.02.080) PROVIDING FOR LICENSES UPON REDEMPTION. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3385, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3385, amending certain sections of the Animal Control Code. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3386 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CHAPTER "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY" AS CHAPTER 13.60 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SURFACE AND STORMWATER PROBLEMS CREATED ON CITY STREETS. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3386, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3386, creating Chapter 13.60 "Stormwater Management Utility" providing for the management of Stormwater and stormwater issues in the City of Pasco. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3387 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDING PMC CHAPTER 25.12 DEALING WITH YARD DEFINITIONS. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3387, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3387, amending PMC Chapter 25.12 dealing with yard definitions. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Award of Pasco Softball Complex, Phase III - Restroom/Concession Building, Project No. 98-5--05: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the Pasco Softball Complex, Phase III - Restroom/Concession Building, Project No. 98-5-05 to Hughes-Sillers Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $307,561.00 plus sales tax. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 1999 Award of City Hall 3rd Story Remodel, Proiect No. 99-5-08: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to award the City Hall 3rd Story Remodel, Project No. 99-5-08 to Siefken & Sons Construction, Inc., in the amount of $405,500.00 including sales tax. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Campaign Signs: Mr. Garrison asked if there are any code requirements for the removal of campaign signs? Staff commented that there is and the offending signs are being removed. Budget Options: Mr. Crutchfield presented a list of options to alleviate the impact of I-695 on the 2000 budget for Council consideration at the public hearing scheduled for November 22, 1999. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 P.M. Charles D. Kilbury,Vylor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of December, 1999. -4-