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Home My WebLink About2003.04.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 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; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Denis Austin, Police Chief; 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: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 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 17, 2003. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,245,487.92 ($39,495.12 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3919 and 3923; and $1,205,992.80 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 135968 through 136276). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,076,445.96; Payroll Voucher Nos. 027822 through 027993; and EFT Deposit Nos. 14724 through 15082. C) Final Plat: Arlene's Addition (Jeff & Jennifer Kellyl (MF #03-58-FP): To approve the final plat for Arlene's Addition. D) Final Plat: Broadmoor Place Phase 3 (Neighborhood, Inc.) (MF #03- 56-FP): Removed from Consent Agenda and placed as item 10(f). E) Final Plat: The Village at Sun Willows Division 7 (Endura Homes) (MF #03-46-FP): Removed from Consent Agenda and placed as item 10(e). F) Final Plat: Desert Bluff, Phase 2 (McGee Blue Mountain Group) (MF #03-50-FP): To approve the final plat for Desert Bluff, Phase 2. G) Final Plat: Desert Estates Three, Phase 7 (Bitton Development) (MF #03-41-FP): To approve the final plat for Desert Estates Three, Phase 7. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2003 H) Resolution No. 2738: To approve Resolution No. 2738, accepting work performed by Sharpe and Preszler Construction Co., Inc., under contract for the 2002 Water Distribution Line Extensions, Project No. 02-2-04. I) Resolution No. 2739 - fix hearing to consider vacation of a portion of South 10th Avenue: To approve Resolution No. 2739, fixing 7:00 p.m., May 5, 2003, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: Mr. Monte Benham, of Kennewick (Co-Sponsor of Initiatives 695 and 722), addressed Council and explained that as a result of the Supreme Court overturning I-695 and I-722 he developed I-285, which would require schools to teach the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the State of Washington Constitution. Mr. Benham requested Council hold a public hearing and seek public approval for endorsement of the proposed initiative. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Creating Sanitary Sewer ULID 138: Mr. Van Voorhies, City Engineer, addressed Council and gave a brief outline of the proposed ULID. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER CREATING UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 138. 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. 3613 AN ORDINANCE 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; AUTHORIZING WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS AND INTERIM FINANCING TO PAY THE COST OF CARRYING OUT A PORTION OF THE SYSTEM OR PLAN OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY; AND CREATING UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 138. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3613, creating Sanitary Sewer ULID 138. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2003 Mr. Crutchfield explained to Council and the audience that passage of Ordinance No. 3613 starts the 30 day protest period. Staff will wait 30 days and if insufficient protests are received staff will proceed with design and construction of the project. A final public hearing will be held at the end of the project to approve the Final Assessment Roll. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3614 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 30 EAST FROM RT (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO RFAH-1 (RESIDENTIAL FACTORY ASSEMBLED HOME). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3614, granting a rezone to W.T. Harrison, from RT to RFAH-1 as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3615 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST, W.M., FROM RT (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3615, granting a rezone to Tow West LLC, from RT to C-1 with a concomitant agreement as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 3616 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.48 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 10.92 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY PARKS. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3616, amending the Pasco Municipal Code concerning City parks and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Ms. Crawford expressed concern about the prohibition of baseball in the parks. Mr. Duane Tabor addressed Council and Staff as chairman of the Parks Committee and explained that the committee had worked hard on the proposed rules and regulations before making their recommendation to the Council. Mr. Tabor explained that not all parks are designed to safely accommodate baseball; the proposed rule prohibits only in those parks not designed/improved to safely accommodate it. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2003 Mr. Larsen felt the section of the ordinance dealing with firearms should be removed, as it violates his right to bear arms. Mr. Tabor explained that prohibiting firearms from a public park would be no different than firearms being prohibited in the Council Chambers or a courtroom. Motion carried (No - Crawford, Larsen). NEW BUSINESS: Waiver of Utility Service Requirement - Jeffrey Highland - PMC Chapter 16.06: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the sewer utility service waiver as requested by Jeffrey Highland, Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit - Location of a Cellular Tower in a R-4 Zone (801 N. l st Ave.) (US Cellular Corp.) (MF #03-26-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for wireless communication antennas on the Pasco Housing Authority High Rise, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit - Expansion of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Parking Lot Improvements and Temporary Helipad (MF #03-32-SPj: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for an addition, a new parking lot and a temporary helipad at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Crack Sealing Project Project No. 02-3-06: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Crack Sealing Project, Project No. 02-3-06 to BCV, Inc., in the amount of $39,700 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Final Plat: The Village at Sun Willows Division 7 (Endura Homes) (MF #03-46-FP): MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve the final plat for The Village at Sun Willows Division 7 subject to compliance with item #1 in the November 25, 2002 letter from Endura Homes to the City of Pasco. Ms. Francik seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat: Broadmoor Place Phase 3 (Neighborhood, Inca(MF #03-56- FP : MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Broadmoor Place Phase 3. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2003 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Charles Kilbury as the City of Pasco representative to the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (No -- Kilbury). ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael L. Garrison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of April, 2003. -5-