Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.12.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 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. Counciimembers present: Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Councilmember(s) 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; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Richard Smith, Community 8s 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. Jensen moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Strode 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 15, 1999. To approve minutes of Special Meeting held November 22, 1999. To approve minutes of Special Meeting held November 29, 1999. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,021,838.71 ($330,480.01 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3336, 3339, 3342-3344, 3353 and 3355; and $691,358.70 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 117123 through 117444). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $707,747.80; Payroll Voucher Nos. 018620 through 018844; EFT deposit Nos. 001470 through 001727. C) Hanford Communities Operating Contract: To approve the Hanford Communities Operating Contract and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. D) Resolution No. 2491, set public hearing to consider vacation of portions of North Beech Avenue: To approve Resolution No. 2491, fixing 7:00 p.m., January 3, 2000, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. E) Resolution No. 2492: To approve Resolution No. 2492, accepting the work performed by John M. Keltch, Inc., for the Riverview Sewer ULID 136, Project No. 98-5-01. F) Resolution No. 2493: To approve Resolution No. 2493, accepting the work performed by HBI Office Interiors for the Pasco Library Furniture - Workstations, Project No. 98-5-11. - 1 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 1999 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant: Mr. Denis Austin, Police Chief, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law. Chief Austin explained that the Police Department has applied for the funds to purchase computer hardware and software to enhance the Mobile Data Computer Network. The software will upgrade the existing system and enable electronic transfer of reports and computer aided dispatch information from the field to the Records Office; the MDC docking station accessories will improve the offier's ability to use the computers at workstations inside the Police Department; the high capacity storage device will allow for archiving of report data; the computer and write-able CD-ROM will be used for storage of digital photos taken at collision or crime scenes; the printer replacements will improve the quality of printed material from the Police Department and the funding for training will allow every officer to be trained in the proper use of the digital cameras and CD-Writer. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 1999 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT USE OF FUNDS. 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. Jensen moved to approve the use of 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds to purchase computer hardware and software for the Mobile Data Computer Network. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Annexation Area #9 (MF #99-23-A): 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 property owners within the West Pasco area proposed for annexation recently submitted a petition requesting annexation to the City. The petition was reviewed by the County Assessor and was determined to be sufficient to constitute a legally acceptable petition under the 60% method for annexation. The proposed ordinance would cause the property in question to be annexed to the City subject to the following conditions: The Comprehensive Plan of the City will continue to be applicable to the area; the annexation area will not assume any existing bonded indebtedness; the area will be assigned to Voting District #5. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 1999 The proposed zoning ordinance would designate the annexation area as R-S-12, with a small section zoned "O" office on the corner of Court Street and Road 44, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ms. Francik asked Mr. McDonald if the criteria for the Comprehensive Plan that calls for clustering businesses and retail around major intersections was being met? Mr. McDonald explained that Court Street and Road 44 are both major streets in the City and the small section zoned "O" office is not extended very far past the intersection area. Mr. Strode pointed out that on both proposed ordinances where it reads, "Beginning at a point on the East. ." should probably read as "West". Mr. McDonald stated this would be corrected on both ordinances. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ANNEXATION OF AREA #9. 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. 3390 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANNEXATION AND ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3390, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3390, annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3391 AN ORDINANCE ASSIGNING ZONING TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3391, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3391, establishing R-S-12 (Low Density Residential) and "O" (Office) zoning, for Annexation Area #9. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2000 Budgets - Annual Operating and Capital Projects: MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2000 ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. 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. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 1999 ORDINANCE NO. 3392 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2000. MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved . for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 3392, for consideration of the 2000 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 3393 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2000. MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 3393, for consideration of the 2000 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Vacation - Utility Easement in Block 16, Gantenbien's Addition (MF #99-78-V)-- (continued from regular meeting of November 15, 1999): MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to continue the public hearing for consideration of vacating a utility easement in Block 16, Gantenbein's Addition to the December 20th Council Meeting. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 2494 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE DESERT ROSE ESTATES. MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to approve Resolution No. 2494, approving the preliminary plat for Desert Rose Estates. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Mayor Kilbury called staff s attention to the street name 44th Place South and urged staff to oppose the word "south". Mayor Kilbury felt only streets south of Lewis Street should be given the designation of "south". Mr. Strode suggested that on 44th Place North and 44th Place South that the north and south designations be removed. Mr. McDonald suggested that when the final plat is presented to Council it would have those corrections noted on it. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to amend the motion to reserve the street naming for the final plat also that the preliminary plat be approved subject to notations being added to the final plat addressing the requirement that the north lot line of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, as they may abutt on Burden Road, be fenced as described in the presentation to the Planning Commission and access be limited to Burden Road. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Mr. Jensen felt perhaps there was rational for having north and south listed in the area since Lewis Street stops at 28th. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 1999 Amended motion carried unanimously. Original motion as amended carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3394 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3394, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3394, amending Title 5 of the Pasco Municipal Code concerning business licenses and regulations. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3395 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.24.040 "INCREASING SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN ZONES" AMENDING THE SPEED ZONE ON LEWIS STREET. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3395, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3395, amending Section 10.24.040 "Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Zones" amending the 30 mph speed zone on Lewis Street. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Special Permit: Community Service Facility (Salvation Army)_(MF #99- 79-SP): MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to approve the special permit for the Salvation Army Community Services Facility, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Special Meeting for approval of Pasco Police Officers Collective Bargaining Agreement: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to schedule a special meeting for December 13, 1999, to approve the contract with the Police Union. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Executive Session: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session at 7:31 p.m. for the purpose of discussing litigation. -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 1999 ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 P.M. 14111 Charles D. Kilbu Mayor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of December, 1999. -6-