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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.09.03 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Rebecca Francik, Mayor Pro-tem. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Joe Jackson, Eileen Crawford, Tom Larsen, and Rebecca Francik. Councilmember(s) absent: Michael Garrison, Carl Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Van Voorhies, City Engineer; Paul Whitemarsh, Recreation Services Manager; 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. 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 August 19, 2002. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $437,370.90 ($68,186.83 being in the form of Wire Transfer No. 3820 and 3823; and $369,184.07 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 132646 through 132844). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,080,550.27; Payroll Voucher Nos. 026340 through 026612; and EFT Deposit Nos. 12157 through 12489. C) Access and Public Utilit Easement - Randy R. Mullen et al - Road 68 Widening: To accept the Access and Public Utility Easement as granted by Randy R. Mullen, et al. D) Resolution No. 2689: To approve Resolution No. 2689, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2002 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider the Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 139. E) Resolution No. 2690 a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of North 15`" Avenue: To approve Resolution No. 2690, fixing 7:00 p.m., October 7, 2002 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. F) Resolution No. 2691 a Resolution fixing_the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of certain alley, she Plat of Highland Park Homes: To approve Resolution No. 2691, fixing 7:00 p.m., October 7, 2002 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: "Yard of the Month" Awards: The following Pasco residents were invited to attend the Council meeting to receive Certificates of Appreciation from Mayor Pro-tern Rebecca Francik for "Yard of the Month," August 2002. Ira and Betty Smith, 803 N. Elm Avenue (unable to attend). Vincent and Bertha Rios, 801 W. Nixon Street (unable to attend). Leo and Beverly Zander, 101 Augusta Lane (unable to attend). Dorothy Badziong, 1728 W. Cartmell Street (unable to attend). Ed and Shirley Ray, 4114 Riverhaven Street. Clint and Jaklin Donley, 6412 Wrigley Drive (unable to attend). Doug and Shirley Dunlap, 10107 W. Court Street. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Easement Vacation: Old Sewer and Access Easements for Ivv Glades (Columbia Glades LLC) (MF #02-100-V1: 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 City Council recently approved a final plat for Ivy Glades Phase 3, however, eight of the lots in Block 4 are encumbered with easements for the old sewer lift station and pressure line that previously served the development. With the installation of the West Pasco trunk line to the south of Ivy Glades, the lift station, pressure lines and ancillary lines have been abandoned and the easements are no longer needed. The developer has petitioned to have the easements vacated. Mayor Pro-tern Francik requested that anyone on the Council or in the audience who had a conflict of interest, or any communications to declare regarding this matter, to do so. There was no response from Councilmembers or from the audience. MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OLD SEWER AND ACCESS EASEMENTS FOR IVY GLADES. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro-tem Francik for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 3561 AN ORDINANCE VACATING FIVE EASEMENTS IN IVY GLADES PHASE 3. MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3561, vacating the 10-foot sanitary sewer casement identified by Auditor's File No. 532275, the sewer lift station site identified by Auditor's File No. 532277, the 35- foot utility and access easement identified by Auditor's File No. 532276, the utility and access casement identified by Auditor's File No. 532278, -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 and the 48-foot utility and access easement identified by Auditor's File No. 532276 all in Ivy Glades Phase 3 and to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Referendum 51: Mr. Crutchfield addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law. Mr. Crutchfield explained that Council directed that a public hearing be scheduled in advance of the November election so that Council could determine whether or not it should take a position on Referendum 51 and, if so, what that position should be. The legislature passed ESHB 2969 referring to the public a vote on whether to increase the state gas tax by 9 cents per gallon over two years as well as a one percent sales tax on new and used vehicles and a 30% increase in gross weight fees for trucks over 10,000 pounds. Referendum 51, if approved by voters, would increase the cost of operating a car (assuming 12,000 miles per year at 24 mpg) by about $45 annually, or less than four dollars ($4) per month. It would also increase the sales tax on the purchase of a $15,000 vehicle (after trade- in) by $150. The truck weight fees would increase by 30% (an average cost is not readily available). Referendum 51, if approved by voters, would benefit the Pasco community directly, as follows: Provide $5 million towards the construction of the Ainsworth overpass near 4' and Ainsworth; increase Pasco's annual gas tax receipts by approximately $85,000; and increase Franklin County's share of annual gas tax receipts by about $155,000 for their road maintenance budget. Indirect benefits of Referendum 51 include: Another portion of the additional gas tax would be allocated to "highway projects." $45 million would be allocated for additional traffic lanes on SR 240 (the causeway between Columbia Center and Richland) while $25 million would be allocated for making SR-12 four lanes between Pasco and Wallula; Ben- Franklin Transit would receive an estimated $1.1 million annually from the gas tax proposal to enhance transit services in the Tri-Cities area. The City receives about $425,000 from the current gas tax; it is used only for the maintenance and improvement of local streets. The City street fund is presently subsidized annually by the general fund in the amount of $200,000, due to the fact that the annual expenses of street maintenance exceeds gas tax revenue by that amount. MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER REFERENDUM 51. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro-tem Francik for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Larsen questioned if Ben-Franklin Transit needed the income from the proposed tax increase under Referendum 51 when most of their lost revenue was restored with the recent sales tax increase approved by the voters? -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 Mr. Crutchfield suggested that unless there was an overwhelming need for additional transit services that perhaps a reduction in the sales tax would be in order, given the fact that their request for sales tax was based on the absence of gas tax revenue. Mr. Kilbury stated there was no question in his mind that it is necessary to pass the referendum if any work is to be done on the roads of the State and without passage of the referendum it will be a long time before the City gets any money for road building. Mr. Jackson spoke in favor of supporting the referendum and explained that what the Transit would receive from the increase in taxes was a drop in the bucket to what's needed to provide services in the Benton and Franklin County areas. Ms. Francik spoke in favor of the referendum and felt the additional amount she would pay annually was worth it to have local and State transportation systems in good repair. After a majority concurrence from Councilmembers present, Mayor Pro- tem Francik directed staff to present a resolution of support of Referendum 51 at the next meeting. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 2692 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2003 - 2008. MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve Resolution No. 2692, approving the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Calendar years 2003 - 2008. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Larsen). RESOLUTION NO. 2693 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ARLENE'S ADDITION. MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve Resolution No. 2693, approving the preliminary plat for Arlene's Addition. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3562 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "HEALTH AND SANITATION." MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3562, revising Title 6 of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Mr. Larsen felt the proposed fines and penalties were excessive and could not support the ordinance. Motion carried (No - Larsen). -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Special Permit: Car sales lot in a C-1 zone at 1940 W. Sylvester Street (MF #02-103-SP): MOTION: Mr. Jackson moved to approve the special permit for the location of a car sales lot at 1940 W. Sylvester Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Gordon Brothers Wine1y Transfer of Ownership Gordon Brothers Estates, LLC.) (MF #02-105-SP): MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the special permit for the Gordon Brothers Estates, LLC winery at 5960 Burden Boulevard as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Rivershore Enhancement Project: MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for design services for Phase I of the Rivershore Enhancement Project and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Mr. Larsen expressed concern about the cost for these services and, ultimately, spending money for a park that might not get much use. Ms. Crawford expressed concern about the effect this project will have on wildlife in the area and felt some effort, on the part of the City, should be put in on enhancing wildlife habitat. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes - Crawford, Jackson, Kilbury, Francik; No - Larsen. Additional Deputy Court Clerk: MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to authorize an additional Deputy Court Clerk and direct the additional expenditure to be included in the year- end general fund supplemental budget. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Additional Associate Engineer: MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to authorize an additional Associate Engineer and direct the additional expenditures to be included in the year-end general fund supplemental budget. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Award of Bid for Softball Lighting Contract: MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to award the contract for the Softball Complex Lighting Project No. 02-5-16 to the low bidder, Rakoz Electric, Inc., in the amount of $656,753.94, including sales tax and, further, to -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Commercial Kitchen Incubator FacilityProject No. 02-6-01: MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to award the contract for the Commercial Kitchen Incubator Facility, Project No. 2-6-01, to Don Pratt Construction, Inc., in the amount of $799,254.00 including sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Crawford seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: None. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Rebecca Francik, Mayor Pro-tern Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 16'h day of September, 2002. -6-