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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.01.16 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2001 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, 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; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant; and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 18, 2000. To approve minutes of Special Meeting held January 8, 2001. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,762,183.29 ($49,791.88 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3534, 3537 and 3539; and $1,712,391.41 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 123479 through 123595). 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 $70,696.92, and of that amount, authorize $66,195.76 be turned over for collection. C) Authorize Establishment and Creation of Expendable Trust Fund #606 — Cemetery Pre-Need Trust Fund: To authorize the establishment and creation of Expendable Trust Fund #606 — Cemetery Pre-Need Trust fund. D) Delay of Workshop Meeting: To delay the January 22" Workshop Meeting to January 29, 2001. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: None. 4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2001 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: B. F. Transit Board of Director Meeting - January 11'': Mayor Garrison reported that George Baumgartner retired and was recognized for his years of service with a life time Gold Bus Pass and Safe Driver Award for his spotless driving record. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Vacation — Utility Easement on Lot 5. Kirchner Hill Addition (MF #00-88 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 Tri-City Habitat for Humanity group filed a petition to vacate a 6 foot overhead power easement on Lot 5 of Kirchner Hill Addition that the Franklin Co. PUD no longer needs. Habitat for Humanity is planning on constructing a house on several lots in the Kirchner Hill Addition including Lot 5 and elimination of the easement in question will make it feasible to construct the house. The easement proposed for vacation was originally obtained for overhead electrical needs, but when the off ramp for Fourth Avenue was constructed the easement was no longer needed. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF THE 6 FOOT EASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF LOT 5, KIRCHNER HILL ADDITION. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Garrison for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 3456 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH/SOUTH UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 5, KIRCHNER HILL ADDITION. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3456, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3456, vacating the 6 foot easement on the east side of Lot 5, Kirchner Hill Addition. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3457 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 11.02.040 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "VOLUNTARY CORRECTION" TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OF COMPLIANCE WITH A VOLUNTARY CORRECTION AGREEMENT. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3457, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3457, amending Section 11.02.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code to provide for an administrative appeal of compliance with a -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2001 voluntary correction agreement. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3458 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.29.030 "TAX LEVIES," BY AMENDING THE TAXATION RATE ON SOCIAL CARD ROOMS FROM 20% TO 10%. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3458, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3458, reducing the gambling tax on public card rooms from 20% to 10%. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Water Tower Lease: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the lease between VoiceStream and the City for installation of cellular phone antennas and related hardware on the Road 68 water tower and authorize the City Manager to execute the lease on behalf of the City. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mr. Wayne Wilson, of 3291 Dent Road, explained to Council that he had spoken with Mr. Dale Adams, an adjoining property owner, and together they would like to build a road extending from Road 100 west to the intersection of Crescent Drive and the Franklin County irrigation canal. This new road would enable the residents in the Road 108 area to access Road 100 without having to travel through the rest of the neighborhood. Mayor Garrison referred Mr. Wilson to staff to discuss the design and location of the road. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: r Michael L. Garrison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 5t' day of February, 2001. -3-