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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.03.03 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2003 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, Eileen Crawford, Michael Garrison, Tom Larsen, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Also present: Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Van Voorhies, City Engineer; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; and Elden Buerkle, Administrative Assistant. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Garrison received concurrence from councilmembers regarding Mr. Kilbury's request to transfer item 10(e) - Amendment of Resolution No. 2728 to item 8(i). 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 Special Meeting dated February 10, 2003. To approve minutes of the Regular Meeting dated February 18, 2003. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $893,332.37 ($74,339.66 being in the form of Wire Transfer No. 3905 and 3907; and $818,992.71 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 135423 through 135624). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,045,554.83; Payroll Voucher Nos. 027651 through 027821; and EFT Deposit Nos. 14368 through 14723. C) Extension of Meter Reading Contract: To extend the existing contract with Columbia Meter Reading, Inc., for one additional year, through March 31, 2004, and to authorize an increase in compensation of 3% effective April 1, 2003. D) East Pasco Circulation and Land Use Study: To authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AHBL in an amount not to exceed,$15,000. E) I-182 Argent Road Access Ramp Preliminary Engineering Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT): To approve the I-182, Argent Road Access Ramp Preliminary Engineering Agreement with WSDOT and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2003 with WSDOT and a cost sharing agreement with the Port of Pasco (Port) and Columbia Basin College (CBC) for this project. F) Professional Services Agreement with Harms & Associates Consultiny, Engineers for On-Going Professional Services: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Harms 8s Associates Consulting Engineers for On-Going Professional Services not to exceed $60,000. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: Mr. Mark Cordery, of 3807 View Court, wished to address Council regarding the Village at Pasco Heights (agenda item #9(a) - Preliminary Plat: Village at Pasco Heights). Mayor Garrison explained this matter was a quasi-judicial matter and he would be unable to receive any additional comment. Ms. Christina Judy, of Randolph Sheet Metal, addressed Council regarding a vacant lot across from their property at 116 W. Bonneville Street. Ms. Judy explained that the City has received numerous letters requesting that it be cleaned up of debris and garbage. Mr. Strebel stated that staff would commit to looking into the situation and provide Council with a report prior to the next meeting. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3607 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER "IRRIGATION WATER UTILITY" AS CHAPTER 13.61 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CITY'S IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE SYSTEM. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3607, creating a new Chapter 13.61 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Irrigation Water Utility" providing for the management and operation of the City's irrigation water service system and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Ms. Crawford stated she would support the ordinance, but she wasn't happy with it and felt there were mechanical problems that needed to be addressed. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2003 Mr. Larsen concurred with Ms. Crawford. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3608 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 13 "WATER AND SEWERS" OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FEES AND CHARGES. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3608, amending various sections of Title 13 "Water and Sewers" of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding fees and charges and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3609 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 8.02.080(1) OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMAL." MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3609, amending Section 8.02.080(1) of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Redemption of Impounded Animal" and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3610 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.07 "FEE SUMMARY" OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3610, amending various sections of Chapter 3.07 "Fee Summary" of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding fees and charges and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3611 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 30 EAST FROM R-T (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3611, granting a rezone to American Towing, from R-T to C-3 as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2732 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 5TH AVENUE AND WEST MARIE STREET. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2732, authorizing the sale of not more than one-half of the 5th Avenue and Marie Street parcel to Michael J. Davidson and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effect the sale. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2733 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR OAK ESTATES. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2733, approving the preliminary plat for Oak Estates. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2734 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY, INCLUDING THE SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM OF STORM OR SURFACE WATER SEWERS AS A PART THEREOF; DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE THE FORMATION OF UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 138 TO CARRY OUT A PORTION OF THE SYSTEM OR PLAN OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY SPECIFIED AND ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3239 TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION AND EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM OF THE CITY ON WEST PEARL STREET BETWEEN ROAD 60 AND ROAD 62, ALL AS APPLICABLE TO SUCH UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND FIXING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FORMATION OF THE PROPOSED UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2734, declaring Council's intention to create U.L.I.D. 138, and further, to set Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m., for a Public Hearing on this matter in the Pasco City Council Chambers. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2735 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2728, AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2735, amending Resolution No. 2728 by increasing the maximum payment by the City for the Franklin County parcel from $75,000 to $79,000. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Preliminary Plat: Village at Pasco Heights (555-lots East of Sunny Meadows north of Burden Boulevard) (R.C. Olin Homes) (MF #02-138- PP : Mr. McDonald explained to Council that staff presented the option to the developer for a 3.2 acre park with a 4 acre greenway. The developer agreed with the proposal with the understanding that the 3.2 acre park would be maintained by the City and the 4 acre greenway would be maintained by a home owners association. Ms. Francik felt it should be understood that the developer knew when they purchased the property that there was a gas pipeline running through it. Ms. Francik didn't want Council to be setting a precedent that anytime there is a negative condition in a developer's property that the City will deviate from the Park Plan or other requirements so the developer can realize the maximum profit. Mr. Strode explained that the park size proposed for the development is larger than the minimum park size outlined in the City's Comprehensive Park Plan. Findings of Fact: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the findings of fact as contained in the staff report to the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Crawford). RESOLUTION NO. 2736 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE VILLAGE AT PASCO HEIGHTS. MOTION: Based on the findings of fact as adopted, I move to approve Resolution No. 2736, approving the preliminary plat for the Village at Pasco Heights with a Horne Owners Association owned and maintained greenway over the gas line easement. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Crawford). NEW BUSINESS: Special Permit: Location of a long-term temporary addition to the Franklin County Jail and a temporary Courtroom (Franklin„County) (MF #03-11-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Special Permit for the location of a long-term temporary addition to the Franklin County Jail and a temporary Courtroom, as recommended by the Planning Commission, Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Church location at 7020 West Argent Road (North Congregation of Jehovah's Witness) (MF #03-10-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Special Permit for the location of a church at 7020 West Argent Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2003 Special Permit: Elementary School location at Sandifur Parkway & Road 84 (Pasco School District) (MF #03-05-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Special Permit for the location and construction of a new elementary school at the Road 84 site, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (Abstain: Crawford, Francik: No - Larsen). Final Plat: Ivy Glades Phase 4 (Columbia Glades, LLC) (MF #02-177-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Ivy Glades Phase 4. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: None. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: - r Michael L. Ga rison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of March, 2003. -6-