HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.02.02 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor.
2. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Charles Kiibury, Michael Garrison, Eileen Crawford, Tom
Larsen, Matt Watkins, and Rebecca Francik. Joe Jackson was excused.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community & Economic
Development Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City
Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant, and Jim
Chase, Financial Services Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
1. Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 20,2004.
(b) Bills and Communications:
1. To approve General Claims in the amount of$146,006.51 ($146,006.51 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 140842 through 140918). (2003 EXPENSES)
2. To approve General Claims in the amount of $373,573.24 ($80,270.95 being in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4066, 4071 and 4072, and $293,302.29 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 140823 through 140841 and 140919 through 141078).
(2004 EXPENSES)
3. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,176,230.23 Voucher Nos. 029931
through 030067; and EFT Deposit Nos. 18838 through 19226.
(c) Final Plat: Mesa Verde(Copper Basin) (MF#03-163-FP):
To approve the final plat for Mesa Verde.
(d) Deed for Desert Sunset Park& Easement for Pipeline(MF#04-03-I):
To accept the deed for the Desert Sunset Park site as granted by Desert Sunset
Development LLC.
To accept the Utility Easement for an irrigation pipeline located within Section 11,
Township 9 North, Range 29 East, as granted by Desert Sunset Development LLC.
(e) Resolution No. 2790, a Resolution contributing funds to rebuilding the Playground of
Dreams in Kennewick.
To approve Resolution No. 2790, contributing funds to rebuilding the Playground of
Dreams in Kennewick.
(f) Resolution No. 2791, a Resolution in support of the Tri-City Regional Aquatics Task
Force Aquatic Facility Design Concept Study.
To approve Resolution No. 2791, supporting the Tri-City Regional Aquatics Task Force
Aquatic Facility Design Concept Study.
(g) Resolution No. 2792, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the vacation of a portion of North Main Avenue.
To approve Resolution No. 2792, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 1, 2004 as the time and date for
a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
(h) Resolution No. 2793, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the vacation of a portion of South 40'Avenue and East Washington Street.
To approve Resolution No. 2793, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 1, 2004 as the time and date for
a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Crawford
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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4. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
None.
5. VISITORS-OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Gene Post, 1511 W. 15th Ave. Kennewick, notified the Council that the Terra Vita project in
East Pasco is no longer a viable project.
Ms. Laura Sawyer, 4103 Segovia Dr. Pasco, Chairperson of Tri City Quilters Guild 2004 Quilt
Show, requested Council waive the vendor fee for a temporary business license for their Quilt
Show on March 26-27 at TRAC based on their non-profit organization status. She stated they have
been issued no-fee licenses for the past 3 years.
Mr. Strebel explained the Ordinance does not make allowances for non-profit organizations and
their previous no-fee licenses were issued in error.
Ms. Francik and Ms. Crawford hoped the City would waive the fee this year because of the special
circumstances.
Mr. Crutchfield observed that the fee should be waived since it is too late for the Quilters Guild to
recover the fee from their vendors this year and the City's mistake created the problem. City
Council expressed general concurrence.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik noted the Association of Washington Cities is recommending the City prepare two
budgets in the coming year, one of them to prepare for the possible passage of a new initiative that
will cut the ability of the City to raise property taxes.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
None.
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(a) Ordinance No. 3653, an Ordinance relating to Comprehensive Land Use Planning and
amending the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3653, amending the
Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
(b) Changes in Water & Sewer System Development/Replacement Charges and Fees
associated with Water& Sewer Main Extensions.
Ordinance No. 3654, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Title 13
of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding Utility System Capital Expansion/Replacement
Charges.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3654, amending Sections
13.22.010, 13.22.020, and 13.42.010 of the Pasco Municipal Code, making changes in
water and sewer system development/replacement charges and extension and connection
charges and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Crawford seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3655, of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Chapter 3.07 "Fee
Summary," Section 3.07.160 "Water Use Fees" and Section 3.07.170 "Sewer Use Fees" of
the Pasco Municipal Code.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3655, amending Sections
3.07.160(F), (G) and (H) and 3.07.170(D), (E) and (F) of the Pasco Municipal Code,
making changes to certain water and sewer fees and, further to authorize publication by
summary only. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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(c) Resolution No. 2794, a Resolution authorizing the formation of an advisory committee to
review existing sign code regulations and recommend appropriate changes.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2794,authorizing the formation
of an ad-hoc advisory committee to review existing sign code regulations and recommend
appropriate changes. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Yes—Kilbury, Garrison,Crawford, Watkins, Francik.No—Larsen.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
10. NEW BUSINESS:
(a) Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering,Inc.:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDR
Engineering, Inc., for the signals at the intersection of 20`h Avenue and Pearl Street and
Burden Blvd. and Convention Place/Road 68 Place. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
(b) Special Permit: McGee Elementary School Parking Lot (Pasco School District) (MF
#03-176-SP):
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for parking lot improvements
at the McGee Elementary School as recommended by the Planning Commission, Mr.
Watkins seconded. Ms. Crawford recused herself because she is employed by the school
district. Motion carried unanimously.
11. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
None.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Michael L. GA son, Mayor Webster U. Jackso City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of February, 2004.
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