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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.01.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Joe Jackson, Michael Garrison, 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; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief, Webster Jackson, City Clerk; 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. Oaths of Office: Mr. Jackson administered the Oath of Office to Re- Elected Councilmembers Michael L. Garrison and Charles D. Kilbury and to Councilmembers Elect Eileen Crawford and Tom Larsen. Ms. Crawford and Mr. Larsen assumed their Council seats. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem: Following the nomination of Mr. Garrison for Mayor there was a roll call vote: Yes - Strode, Jackson, Kilbury, Francik, Garrison; No - Crawford, Larsen. Following the nomination of Ms. Francik for Mayor Pro-tem there was a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Garrison was seated as Mayor and Ms. Francik as Mayor Pro-Tem. CONSENT AGENDA: Ms. Francik, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Larsen, Ms. Crawford, Mr. Kilbury, and Mr. Strode all stated, for the record, that they had received calls from Mr. Wayne Wilson regarding the proposed closed record hearing requesting their support. At Mr. Larsen's inquiry, staff will provide appropriate legal analysis of the effect of Mr. Wilson's complaints. MOTION: Ms. Francik 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 the Regular Meeting dated December 17, 2001. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $486,898.80 ($46,712.03 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3707 and 3711; and $440,186.77 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 128863 through 128890 and 128895 through 129071). (2001 EXPENSES) To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,084,690.81 ($1,084,690.81 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 128892 through 128894 and 129072 through 129100). (2002 EXPENSES) -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2002 Pg3aoll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,382,298.26; Payroll Voucher Nos. 024726 through 024892; and EFT Deposit Nos. 009372 through 009679. C) City Council Representation on Boards and Commissions. To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Councilmembers to represent the City of Pasco on the various Boards and Commissions, with the notation that Mr. Larsen will serve on the Visitor & Convention Bureau Board and Ms. Crawford will serve on the Community Action Committee Board, consistent with their requests. D) Rezone (Appeal) RS-12 (Residential Suburban) to "O" (Office) & C-1 (Retail Business) located south of the FCID Canal and between Road 100 and Crescent Drive (Wilson Family Trust) (MF #01-96-Z). To set 7:00 p.m., March 4, 2002 as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider the Wilson appeal of a zoning recommendation under Master File No. 96-Z. E) Resolution No. 2634 - fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of an easement within Short Plat 93-16. To approve Resolution No. 2634, fixing 7:00 p.m., February 4, 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Street Vacation - Portions of South 15th Avenue between Lewis Street and "A' Street (MF #01-109-VI: 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 requested vacation was to accommodate the construction of a new building at the southeast corner of Lewis Street and South 15'h Avenue. Utility providers responded by requesting easements for electrical and communication facilities. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF THE EAST AND WEST 10 FEET OF SOUTH 15TH AVENUE BETWEEN WEST LEWIS STREET AND WEST "A' STREET. 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. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 3525 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE EAST AND WEST 10 FEET OF SOUTH 15TH AVENUE BETWEEN WEST LEWIS STREET AND WEST "A" STREET. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3525, vacating the East and West 10 feet of South 15th Avenue between West Lewis Street and West "A' Street and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3526 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST FROM R-T (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3526, granting a rezone to Kanna/Schmeling & Aho Construction, from R-T to R-1 with a Concomitant Agreement as recommended by the Planning Commission and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Ms. Francik asked for input from the Council regarding the residential density being proposed for the area around the I-182 corridor. Mr. Kilbury stated he would have no objections to the subdivision if it was set back from the highway. Mr. Strode pointed out that the current item under discussion dealt with a rezone not a preliminary plat. Mr. McDonald explained that the decision that determined what type of use would be allowed in the area was made as part of the development of the comprehensive plan in 1995 and is now being implemented. Mr. Jackson felt that Council should be aware that contractors, working with staff, determine what type of development is appropriate for an area. Ms. Francik asked staff if it was their opinion that if the planned developments go in as outlined by the comprehensive plan would there still be enough land to attract industries that would diversify the City away from Hanford? Mr. Crutchfield explained that given that fact that the site is on the north side of Sandifur it probably does not present a problem or conflict with the long-term objectives of fostering jobs and commercial development in that vicinity. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2635 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE VINTAGE ADDITION. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2002 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2635, approving the preliminary plat for Vintage Addition. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Mr. Larsen expressed concern for the small size of the lots proposed for the addition and questioned park development plans for the area. Mr. McDonald explained a park is planned for every quarter section and this addition would not qualify because it doesn't meet the minimum size requirement; explained the park development fee assures each development provides its proportionate share of park demands. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3527 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST FROM R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). MOTION: Ordinance No. 3527 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3527, granting a rezone to Kanna/Schmeling & Aho Construction, from R-1 to R-4 with a Concomitant Agreement as recommended by the Planning Commission and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2636 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE ISLAND ESTATES ROWHOMES. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2636, approving the preliminary plat for Island Estates Rowhomes. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Ms. Crawford asked if the rowhomes would have sound and fire proofing between the units and how landscaping and maintenance would be handled? Ms. Crawford also questioned if there would be a community area for the use of the residents and would there be a buffer between the development and the highway? Mr. McDonald explained that the plans for the rowhomes show an air space between units that takes care of the issue of sound and fire proofing and that landscaping and maintenance would be contracted for the development. Mr. McDonald also explained that a park would be developed as part of Phase V for community activities, while each residence will have a small barbeque area. As to a buffer there is another parcel between this development and the highway. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2002 NEW BUSINESS: None. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m. to an executive session for approximately 20 minutes the purpose of discussing the disposition of real estate. Mayor Garrison reconvened the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael L. Gan4son, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 22`h day of January, 2002. -5-