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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.06.02 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 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 & Community Services Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Elden Buerkle, Administrative Assistant and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel Manager. 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 May 19, 2003. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $545,860.20 ($60,024.19 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3950 and 3951; and $485,836.01 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 136980 through 137190). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,585,516.41; Payroll Voucher Nos. 028161 through 028430; and EFT Deposit Nos. 15439 through 15974. C) Final Plat: Heritage Village, Phase 1 Gold Medal Group LLC) (MF 403-94-FP): To approve the final plat for Heritage Village Phase 1. D) Easement for Utilities and Temporary Turn-Around (Clemente Lane)(MF #03- 93-I): To accept the easements in the southeast quarter of Section 9, Township 9 North, Range 29 East W.M. as granted by the property owners. E) Resolution No. 2747, a Resolution accepting work by Milroy Golf Systems, Inc., under contract for Project No.02-06-01, Golf Course Pumping and Reservoir System Improvements: To approve Resolution No. 2747, accepting the work performed by Milroy Golf Systems, Inc., under contract for the Golf Course Pumping and Reservoir System Improvements, Project No. 02-06-01. F) Resolution No. 2748, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sierra Electric Inc. under contract for Project No. 02-4-01 2002 Miscellaneous Traffic Signals: To approve Resolution No. 2748, accepting the work performed by Sierra Electric, Inc., under contract for the 2002 Miscellaneous Traffic Signals, Project No. 02-4-01. G) Resolution No. 2749, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sierra Electric Inc., under contract for Project No. 02-3-02, Our Lady of Lourdes Crosswalk at 4`h and Nixon: To approve Resolution No. 2749, accepting the work performed by Sierra Electric, Inc., under contract for the Our Lady of Lourdes Crosswalk at 4`h and Nixon, Project No. 02-3-02. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 2003 H) Resolution No. 2750, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of South Hugo Avenue: To approve Resolution No. 2750, fixing 7:00 p.m., July 7, 2003 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Yard of the Month Awards: Mayor Garrison presented Certificates of Appreciation for May 2003 "Yard of the Month"to: 1. Magdalena and Manuel Estrada, 325 Shoshone Street (not present) 2. Betty Rake, 935 W. Jan Street (not present) 3. Irene Roan, 122 Camargo Lane(not present) 4. Erika and Gene Loe, 1740 N. 15`x`Avenue 5. Patty Patrick, 504 Road 39 6. Cecilia and Jason Barger, 6620 Gehrig Drive 7. Leslie and Mike Kroner, 5303 Valdez Lane VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Adjustment of Council District Boundaries: Mr. Crutchfield, City Manager, explained the city is divided into five voting districts and when the population of any council district becomes more than 10% larger than any other district, city ordinance requires the boundaries be adjusted before the next general municipal election to assure all districts are within 10% of each other. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE ADJUSTMENT OF COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. 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. Easement Vacation: the northerly 40 feet of Lot 2, Short Plat 87-02 (Jeff Kelly) (MF#03- 60-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted these easements on recently developed property contain no utilities or streets and are no longer needed by the city. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE EASEMENT VACATION LOCATED IN THE NORTHERLY 40 FEET OF LOT 2, SHORT PLAT 87-02. 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. 3623 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A ROAD AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 2, SHORT PLAT 87-02. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3623 vacating the road and utility easements across the northerly 40 feet of Lot 2, Short Plat 87-02 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 2003 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3624 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND AMENDING PMC TITLE 5 DEALING WITH ITINERANT MERCHANTS AND VENDORS. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3624, amending Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 5 dealing with Itinerant Merchants and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Mr. Raul Diaz, 5419 W. Umatilla, Kennewick, spoke about better 'communication between the city and citizens. Mr. Gabriel Portugal, 804 RD 52, Pasco, representing the ATU (Taco Vendors Assoc.), informed the Council that the 11 members of the ATU (about half of all taco vendors), recognize a need for the new ordinance. He stated the ATU does not support legal action against the city and want to work with city officials concerning the future of taco vendors within the city. Mr. Manny Sandoval, 2111 N 19 Dr, Pasco, provided a letter to Council from Mr. Fickes, attorney for Mr. Espinoza, 4`h & Court property owner, asking for 60-90 days for Mr. Espinoza to implement improvements to his property. Mr. Crutchfield noted Mr. Espinoza's proposed improvements would be a zoning issue and not a business license issue. Mr. Dave Cortinas, President of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 116 N 5t' Ave, Pasco, provided a letter to Council clarifying the Chamber's involvement in the 4t' & Court situation and other Hispanic businesses. Mr. David Gropper, W 10th , Kennewick, spoke against separating the taco vendors 250 feet. He believes there are other solutions such as increased police presence and property improvements. Ms. Rosa Romero, address unknown, speaking through an interpreter, expressed concern that separating taco vendors would put them out of work and they would need to rely on welfare, which would not be a good example to their children. Mr. Crutchfield stated the city, including the Police Department, will work with the vendors in implementing the new ordinance. Motion carried. (No - Larsen) RESOLUTION NO. 2751 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HIGHLAND MEADOWS PHASE 2. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2751, approving the preliminary plat for Highland Meadows Phase 2, Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2752 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, PETITIONING THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN URBAN CITY PARKS. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2752, petitioning the Washington State Legislature to enact legislation prohibiting the possession of firearms in urban city parks. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried. (No - Strode, Larsen, Crawford). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Closed Record Hearing=Special Permit: Learning Center (Nursery School), 1103 N. 20th Avenue (Escalera) (MF#03-22-SP): Mayor Garrison noted the City Council received petition letters from the neighborhood. Because of this, the Council needs to continue the Closed Record Hearing to permit applicant an opportunity to respond to the additional information. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adjourn this item to the 6/16/2003 regular meeting to allow response from applicant in regard to additional information submitted to council members. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Water service Outside City Limits: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to rescind Resolution No. 2659, thereby authorizing new water accounts outside the city limits in accordance with PMC 13.16.011. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried. (No—Larsen) Special Permit; Auto Sales in a C-1 Zone (2504 E. Lewis Place) (Save More Auto Mart) MF #03-19-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation for denial of a special permit for a Car Sales lot at 2504 E. Lewis Place. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to amend the original motion to set a date for a closed record hearing to discuss testimony. Mr. Larsen seconded the motion. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: Yes — Crawford, Larsen, Strode; No — Jackson, Kilbury, Francik, Garrison. Original motion to accept Planning Commission recommendation for denial of special permit carried by the following roll call vote: Yes — Jackson, Kilbury, Francik, Garrison; No—Larsen, Strode, Crawford. 2003 Miscellaneous Street Improvements, Project No. 03-3-02: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 2003 Miscellaneous Street Improvements, Project No. 03-3-02, to Shoemaker Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $18,130 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mr. Crutchfield requests Council delay the June 23`d Workshop until June 30''. Council agreed. Item will be added to June 16`h consent agenda. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 2003 ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: ichael L. GGalrison. Mayor ebster U. Jackson City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 16'h day of June, 2003. -5-