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Home My WebLink About2001.12.03 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 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, Michael Garrison, Dan Lathim, and Rebecca Francik. Councilmember(s) absent: 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; James Chase, Finance Manager; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, 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 dated November 19, 2001. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $438,234.60 ($27,481.24 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3689 and 3692; and $410,753.36 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 128480 through 128647). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,311,106.41; Payroll Voucher Nos. 024463 through 024725; and EFT Deposit Nos. 008909 through 009371. C) Resolution No. 2628 - Proposed vacation of a portion of South 15'h Avenue: To approve Resolution No. 2628, Bing 7:00 p.m., January 7, 2002 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2002 Operating Budget: Mr. Jim Chase, Finance Manager, addressed Council and outlined a few minor changes to the proposed operating budget. Mr. Crutchfield presented the proposed addition of a part-time clerk in Community Development to help with code enforcement and building inspection services and a proposed reclassification of a position within the Parks & Recreation Division from a department assistant I to department assistant 11. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2002 OPERATING BUDGET. Mr. Tom Larsen, of 3320 W. Pearl St., questioned if there was a better way to approach library services for cost effectiveness? Mr. Larsen felt that paying fees based upon the assessed valuation of real estate within the City boundaries could become exorbitant as the years go by. Mr. Crutchfield explained that alternatives to contracting for services had been looked into, but it was determined that in the long run contracting for services with the Library District was the most cost effective when compared to the City operating its own library or annexing to the library district. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Garrison for comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 3509 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2002. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 3509, for consideration of the 2002 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 2002 Capital Projects Budget: Mr. Chase explained to Council that the previous authority for the Road 68 Widening and the Road 68 Waterline Loop Projects were left out of the proposed budget ordinance in error. The proposed ordinance has been corrected for Council's approval. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2002 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET. 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. 3510 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2002. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 3510, for consideration of the 2002 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. -2- MINUTES REGULAR.MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 2001 Street Vacation: Unused portions of Lewis Place & Lewis Street Right-of- way Adjacent Block 12, Avery's Addition (MF #01-75-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and explained that this hearing was continued from the regular meeting of November 5, 2001. Mr. McDonald explained that this hearing was adjourned to allow staff to coordinate the proposed vacation with the State Department of Transportation. The State has asked for a copy of the vacation ordinance after it has been recorded. Additionally, the State instructed staff that all funds collected as compensation for the vacated right-of-way must be placed in the City's street fund. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF THE UNUSED PORTIONS OF LEWIS PLACE & LEWIS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT BLOCK 12, AVERY'S 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. 3511 AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF THE LEWIS PLACE AND EAST LEWIS STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY ADJACENT BLOCK 12, AVERY'S ADDITION. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3511 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3511, vacating a portion of the East Lewis Street and Lewis Place right-of-way adjacent Block 12 Avery's Addition and to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Street & Alley Vacation - a portion of "C" Street and South 4`'' Lane together with the East/West Alley in Block 5, Gantenbien's Addition (MF #01-85-V): 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 All Pro Contracting, the property owner (100 0/6), has submitted a petition requesting the proposed vacation. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF "C" STREET AND SOUTH e LANE TOGETHER WITH THE EAST/WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, GANTENBIEN'S 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. 3512 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF "C" STREET AND SOUTH 4TH LANE TOGETHER WITH THE EAST/WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, GANTENBIEN'S ADDITION. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 2001 MOTION: Ordinance No. 3512 was ready by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3512, vacating portions of "C" Street and South 4`' Lane together with the remaining East/West Alley in Block 5, Gantenbien's Addition and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation - Proposed vacation of East/West 10 feet of South 2nd Avenue (MF #01-98-V): 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, representing 700/6 of the abutting property, have submitted a petition for the proposed vacation to facilitate placement of a new factory assembled home and to increase the front yard depth of surrounding homes. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE EAST/WEST 10 FEET OF SOUTH 2ND AVENUE. 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. 3513 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH SECOND AVENUE BETWEEN EAST AINSWORTH AND EAST WASHINGTON. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3513 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3513, vacating the east and west 10 feet of South Second Avenue and to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3514 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDING PMC TITLE 25 DEALING WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE FACILITIES. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3514 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3514, amending Pasco Municipal Code Title 25 by enacting provisions dealing with community service facilities and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3515 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDING PMC TITLE 25 BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 25.58 CREATING DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE I-182 CORRIDOR. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3515 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3515 amending Pasco Municipal Code -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 2001 Title 25 by enacting a new Chapter 25.58 creating building design standards and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3516 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST FROM R-T (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO R-1-S (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL). MOTION: Ordinance No. 3516 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3516, rezoning the southwest quarter of Section 11, Township 9 North, Range 29 East, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3517 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND AMENDING PMC 2.42.600. MOTION:* Ordinance No. • 3517 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3517, relating to employee benefits and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2629 A RESOLUTION REQUIRING MEDICAL/DENTAL PREMIUM CO-PAY BY ALL PARTICIPATING NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES. MOTION: Resolution No. 2629, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2629, establishing a medical/dental premium co-pay policy. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Library Services Contract: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Library Services Contract with the Mid-Columbia Library District and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat - Redwood Addition, (13 Lot Subdivision on Henry Street between 24 h Avenue and 26"'Avenue) (City of Pasco) (MF #01-112-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Redwood Addition. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 2001 Final Plat - Cindy's Addition North Cedar Avenue & Adelia Street lLa Clinica &Wubben Brothers) (MF #01.-111-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Cindy's Addition. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session for the purpose of establishing the sales price or lease amount of real estate, to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel and to discuss collective bargaining strategy and proposals at 7:42 p.m. Mayor Garrison reconvened the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: 1�w is ael L. arrison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 17' day of December, 2001. -6-