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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Michael L. Ga rison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of March, 2003.
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