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Home My WebLink About2003.02.03 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2003 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Rebecca Francik, Mayor Pro-Tem. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Joe Jackson, Eileen Crawford, Tom Larsen, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Councilmember(s) absent: Michael Garrison. Also present: Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Van Voorhies, City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Richard Smith, Community 8v Economic Dev. Director. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Pro-tem Francik requested a moment of silence in honor of those who perished in the space shuttle disaster. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minute_ s: To approve minutes of the Regular Meeting dated January 21, 2003. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $375,171.69; and $375,171.69 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 134910 through 135036). (2002 Expenses.) To approve General Claims in the amount of $524,392.99 ($15,069.82 being in the form of Wire Transfer No. 3893; and $27,978.81 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 134892 through 134909 and $481,344.36 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 135037 through 135193). (2003 Expenses.) Pgayroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,021,178.11; Payroll Voucher Nos. 027486 through 027650; and EFT Deposit Nos. 14022 through 14367. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2003 None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Closed Record Hearing- Preliminary Plat: Village at Pasco Heights : MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK OPENED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PRELIMINARY PLAT: VILLAGE AT PASCO HEIGHTS. MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to adjourn the closed record hearing on the preliminary plat for the Village at Pasco Heights until a special meeting to be scheduled for February 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2724 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLANNED DENSITY DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR DESERT SUNSET DIVISION #2-6. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2724, approving the preliminary plat for Desert Sunset Division #2-6. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Ms. Crawford felt that this item should be postponed for 2 weeks since some of the concerns Council has for the Village at Pasco Heights also exist with this item. Mr. McDonald explained that staff has been working with the developer for quite some time and would like to move forward. The developer has increased the size of the lots that are traversed by the gas line to leave enough room for homes to be built. Motion carried (No - Crawford). RESOLUTION NO. 2725 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLANNED DENSITY DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PRAIRIE PARK. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2725, approving the preliminary plat for Prairie Park. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2726 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES FOR CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC RECORD E-MAIL. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2726, adopting policies for City Council public record e-mail. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Mr. Larsen objected to forwarding any e-mail to a City server for storage. Mr. Larsen felt it infringed on his rights and the rights of his constituents. Mayor Pro-tern Francik noted for the record that the e-mail policy was necessary in response to recent decisions by the Courts. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2003 Motion carried (No - Larsen). RESOLUTION NO. 2727 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE INTER-DEPARTMENT TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE WATER/SEWER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND TO FACILITATE AN EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2727, transferring ownership of the 5th and Octave site from the Water/Sewer Fund to the General Fund upon payment of the appraised value from the General Fund to the Water/Sewer Fund. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2728 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2728, authorizing acquisition of the 51t" and Marie Street site from Franklin County in exchange for the 5th and Octave site and payment not more the $75,000 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effect the transfer. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3602 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 6.04.240 "SPECIAL COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION" PROVIDING FOR A RESIDENTIAL COUPON PROGRAM FOR SPRING AND FALL CLEANUP PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3602, amending Section 6.04.240 of the Pasco Municipal Code providing for a Residential Coupon Program for spring and fall cleanup and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Mr. Larsen felt that the proposed code amendment was a reduction of services for the citizens of Pasco and could not support the ordinance. Ms. Crawford concurred with Mr. Larsen. Mr, Derrik Dietrich, 4016 W. Park Street, felt the proposed plan would give citizens more access to the facility without a prolonged wait in line. Mr. Strode called for the question. Motion carried (No - Crawford, Larsen). ORDINANCE NO. 3603 -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2003 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDING PMC TITLE 25 DEALING WITH FRONT YARD SET BACKS. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3603, amending PMC Title 25 dealing with front yard set backs. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Final Plat: Desert Estates Three, Phase Two (Bitton Development) (MF #03-15-FP): MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve the final plat for Desert Estates three, Phase Two. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Butterfield Water Treatment Plat Filter Upgrade, Project No. 01-2-15: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to award the low bid for the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Filter Upgrade, Project No. 01-2-15, to Paragon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $405,801.18 including sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson 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 7:45 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Rebecca Francik, Mayor Pro-Tem Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of February, 2003. -4-