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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.03.17 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 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: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative 8v Community Services Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Kurt Luhrs, Personnel Officer; and Elden Buerkle, Administrative Assistant. 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 March 3, 2003. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,356,795.29 ($52,907.49 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3916 and 3917, and $1,303,887.80 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 135647 through 135922). Bad Debt Write-offs: To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, code enforcement and Municipal Court non- criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of $94,376.89 and, of that amount, authorize $92,997.64 be turned over for collection. C) Waiver of Utility Service Requirement - Brett Lacey - PMC Chapter 16.06: To approve the sewer utility service waiver as requested by Brett Lacey. D) Resolution No. 2737: To approve Resolution No. 2737, accepting the work performed by Rakoz Electric, Inc., under contract for the Softball Complex Lighting, Project No. 02-05-16. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: Mr. Robert Young gave a status report on the proposed apartment project west of Broadmoor Blvd scheduled to begin construction in September. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 2003 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Pasco Downtown Development Association Reception: Mr. Kilbury reported that he attended a reception, along with Ms. Francik, for the PDDA, where it was announced that a new Director has been selected. Robert Frost Elementary School: Mayor Garrison reported that he attended a book reading at Robert Frost Elementary School where he read "Dr. Seuss' Birthday" to a first grade class, which he thoroughly enjoyed. B. F. Transit and American Public Transportation Association: Mayor Garrison reported that he attended legislative conferences for these organizations in Washington, D.C. Washington State Auditor's Office: Mayor Garrison reported that he attended an audit entrance conference with the State Auditor's Office. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Street Vacation - Portions of Montana Avenue Cincinnati Street and Trinidad Street in the Frey's Addition (MF #03-07-) D: 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 informed those present that the property owners representing a majority of the ownership in Blocks 43, 44, 50, 51 and 52 Frey's Addition submitted a petition requesting the vacation of portions of Trinidad and Cincinnati Street and Montana Avenue. Mr. McDonald explained that according to the Oregon Avenue Circulation Plan the streets in question can be vacated. However, to vacate the streets as requested by the petitioner's, several lots in Block 51 of the Frey's Addition would lose access. Staff does not recommend all of the right-of-way be vacated as requested on the petition. Most of Montana Avenue should remain as right-of-way to preserve access to lots in Block 51 of the Frey's Addition. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF MONTANA AVENUE, CINCINNATI STREET AND TRINIDAD STREET IN THE FREY'S ADDITION. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 3612 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF CINCINNATI STREET, MONTANA AVENUE AND TRINIDAD STREET IN THE FREY'S ADDITION. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3612, vacating a portion of Montana Avenue, Cincinnati Street and Trinidad Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 2003 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Proposed Ordinance: Mayor Garrison received majority concurrence to remove the proposed ordinance that would amend PMC Chapter 9.48 and repeal Chapter 10.92 and place it on the next workshop agenda when Mr. Strebel would be present to answer any questions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Pasco Police Officers Association (PPOA) Contract: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Pasco Police Officers Association for 2003 and 2004 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat - Loviisa Farms, Phase I (Aho Construction) (MF #03-37-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Loviisa Farms, Phase 1. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat- Hacienda Estates (All Pro Contracting) (MF #03-38-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Hacienda Estates. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat - Montgomery Estates, Phase II (Copper Basin, Inc.) (MF #03- 26-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Montgomery Estates, Phase II. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Utility Easement at Sun Willows Golf Course: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve an underground power line easement at Sun Willows Golf Course in favor of Public Utility District #I of Franklin County and, further, to authorize the City Manager to execute the documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session for approximately fifteen minutes at 7:22 p.m, to consider the acquisition of real property. Mayor Garrison reconvened the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 2003 ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: a'A) Michael L. Gar son, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of April, 2003. -4-