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Home My WebLink About2000.02.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Joe Jackson, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Councilmember(s) absent: Chris Jensen. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Gregg Haney, Acting City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director, Erin Forrest, City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Greg Garcia, Fire 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. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Kilbury requested that Mr. Garrison's name replace his as Mayor on page 2 under "Public Hearings" of the minutes of January 18th. MOTION: Mr. Lathim moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Jackson 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 January 18, 2000. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$567,284.05 ($567,284.05 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 117968 through 118129). (1999 Expenses.) To approve General Claims in the amount of $901,899.84 ($169,927.56 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3368, 3369, 3372 and 3373; and $731,972.28 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 117966, 117967 and 118130 through 118409). (2000 Expenses.) Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $889,847.85; Payroll Voucher Nos. 019186 through 019407; EFT deposit Nos. 002115 through 002244. C) Appointments to civil Service Commission: To confirm the following appointments to the Civil Service Commission: Dorothy Schoeppach, Position 1, term expiration 2/17/02 and Corsmore Edwards, Position 2, term expiration 2/17/04. D) Purchase of Redwood Plaza Site: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the disposition of Redwood Plaza and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effect the purchase of the property. E) Resolution No. 2499: To approve Resolution No. 2499, approving a policy for naming of City parks and recreation facilities. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 2000 F) Resolution No. 2500: To approve Resolution No. 2500, accepting the work performed by KOP Construction Co., Inc., for Fire Station #81, Project No. 98-5-02. G) Resolution No. 2501: To approve Resolution No. 2501, accepting the work performed by IMCO general Construction Co. Inc., for the 9th and Washington Pump Station, Project No. 96-1-07. H) Resolution No. 2502 - proposed vacation of portions of South 13th Avenue and the alley in Block 10, Riverside Addition: To approve Resolution No. 2502, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 6, 2000, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. I) Resolution No. 2503 - proposed vacation of Front Avenue lyin� South of Lewis Street: To approve Resolution No. 2503, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 6, 2000, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. J) Resolution No. 2504 - proposed vacation of portions of Broadmoor boulevard leg South of Interstate 182: To approve Resolution No. 2504, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 6, 2000, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: Mrs. Woodbury, of 4221 Riverhaven, addressed Council regarding fluoridation of the City's water. Mrs. Woodbury was opposed to fluoridation and provided Council and staff with documentation, that in her opinion, made it illegal for the City to add fluoride to the drinking water. Mayor Garrison explained to Mrs. Woodbury that the issue of fluoridation of the drinking water was a moot point because the fluoridation building was currently under construction. Mr. Clark Larsen, of 3320 W. Pearl Street, spoke in opposition to fluoridation of the drinking water and presented staff with documentation regarding the hazards of fluoridation. Mr. James Larsen, of 3320 W. Pearl Street, spoke in opposition to fluoridation and felt it would be a hazard to his health as he is a dialysis patient. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 2000 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3406 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.84 "BUDGET TRANSFERS" OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3406, amending chapter 3.84 "Budget Transfers" of the Pasco Municipal Code. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3407 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS) TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS). MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3407, rezoning Lots 18-32, Block 23, Gerry's Addition and Lot 9, Block 1, Pettit's Addition from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business) as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2505 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT'S SPECIAL REPLACEMENT (M & O) TAX LEVY. Mayor Garrison asked for testimony from the public regarding Council supporting the school tax levy and there was none. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2505, expressing support for the school M & O levy. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mr. Crutchfield informed Council of the upcoming Community Forum scheduled for February 24th at 7:00 p.m. and hoped several members of Council could be present; if not, staff would provide a report of the meeting. Mr. Strode appreciated a letter sent to Senator Loveland regarding State mandated changes on how criminals are punished and felt staff did a good job. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 2000 ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 P.M. Michael L. ddnson, Mayor ATTEST: l Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 22 day of February, 2000. -4-