HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.03.01 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2004
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Charles Kilbury, Michael Garrison, Eileen Crawford, Tom
Larsen. Joe Jackson, Rebecca Francik, and Matt Watkins were excused.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community & Economic
Dev. Director; Doyle Heath, acting City Engineer; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis
Austin, Police Chief; and Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
1. Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 17, 2004.
(b) Bills and Communications:
1. To approve General Claims in the amount of$578,112.55 ($49,664.73 being in
the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4079 and 4083, and $528,830.32 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 141290 through 141572).
2. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,193,271.01 Voucher Nos.
030068 through 030206; and EFT Deposit Nos. 19227 through 19625.
(c) Professional Services Agreement for Park and Recreation Plan Update:
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Studio Cascade for the
Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan update and, further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement. Moved to 10(g), New Business.
(d) 2004 Interlocal Agreement for Portable Firearms Training System:
To approve the Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Kennewick and Richland for
the portable Firearm Training System and, further, authorize the City Manager to
sign the agreement.
(e) Agreement with Ashley Bertsch Group, Inc., for the Use of HOME Funds to
Develop Owner-Occupied Housing within the Redwood Addition:
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Project Subrecipient Agreement with
the Ashley Bertsch Group, Inc., to use HOME funds for the development of owner-
occupied housing within the Redwood Addition.
(f) Acceptance of Dedication Deed — 201h Avenue and Court Street Signal
Modification:
To accept the Dedication Deed as granted by Powell-McMinnville, LLC.
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ms. Crawford
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Crawford reported she attended the Pasco Community Forum on February 26th,
and noted it was the most positive Community Forum she has attended.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation — A Portion of North Main Avenue between Pueblo Street and Salt
Lake Street (MF#03-171-V):
Mr. McDonald, City Planner, presented the details of the street vacation.
MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF NORTH MAIN AVENUE BETWEEN PUEBLO
STREET AND SALT LAKE STREET.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,
EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING NONE, THE PUBLIC HEARING
WAS DECLARED CLOSED.
ORDINANCE NO. 3657, an Ordinance vacating a portion of North Main Avenue.
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3657, vacating a portion of North
Main Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Kilbury seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Street Vacation—A Portion of South 4th Avenue and East Washington Street (MF #04-
17-V):
Mr. McDonald, City Planner,presented the details of the street vacation.
MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH 4TH AVENUE AND EAST
WASHINGTON STREET.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,
EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING NONE, THE PUBLIC HEARING
WAS DECLARED CLOSED,
ORDINANCE NO. 3658, an Ordinance vacating a portion of South Fourth Avenue and
East Washington Street.
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3658, vacating a portion of South
4 1 Avenue and a portion of East Washington Street and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 3659, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending
Chapter 13.61 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding Irrigation Utility Fees,
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3659, amending Chapter 13.61 of
the Pasco Municipal Code regarding irrigation utility fees and, further, to authorize
publication by summary only. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion failed by the following vote:
Yes— Kilbury, Crawford, Garrison.No —Larsen. (City Attorney noted Ordinances require 4
affirmative votes for passage)
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to set this item on the March 15, 2004 regular meeting
agenda. Ms. Crawford seconded. (THIS WAS NOT VOTED ON)
ORDINANCE NO. 3660, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington amending
Section 3.07.060 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Cemetery."
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3660, amending Section 3.07.060
"Cemetery" of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding base fees and charges for Cemetery
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services and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Crawford seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3661, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington amending
Section 8.02.320 of the Pasco Municipal Code concerning Surety Bond/Insurance
Requirements for Dangerous Animals.
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3661, amending Section
8.02.320(5) of the Pasco Municipal Code concerning surety bond/insurance requirements for
dangerous or potentially dangerous animals and, further, to authorize publication by
summary only. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2801, a Resolution establishing an application and funding process for
non-profit special events assistance.
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve Resolution No. 2801, establishing a procedure
and criteria for community events assistance. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Latecomers Agreement—Aho Construction I,Inc., Chapel Hill Blvd.:
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the Latecomers Agreement with Aho
Construction, Inc., for Chapel Hill Blvd., and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign
the agreement. Ms. Crawford seconded.
Mr. Crutchfield noted one of the property owners effected by this agreement would
like clarification from staff on the cost ratio calculations and suggested motion be
tabled to accommodate the request.
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to table the Latecomers Agreement with Aho
Construction, Inc. to March 15, 2004 regular meeting. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Levee Lease Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers:
Mr. Larsen and staff discussed specifics of the lease agreement.
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the Levee Lease Agreement with the US Army
Corps of Engineers for improvement of the levee between the Blue and Cable Bridges for
public recreation purposes and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the lease documents.
Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes — Kilbury, Garrison,
Crawford. No—Larsen.
I-182 River Pump Station and Road 108 Pump Station, Project No. 04-2-03:
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to award the low bid for the 1-182 River Pump Station and
Road 108 Pump Station, Project No. 04-2-03 to Thompson Mechanical in the amount of
$84,180.51 including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
documents. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes —
Garrison, Kilbury, Crawford. No—Larsen.
2004 Handicap Ramps, Project No. 04-3-05:
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to award the low bid for the 2004 Handicap Ramps, Project
No. 04-3-05, to Classic Concrete Design, in the amount of $71,875.00 and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Special Permit: Cell Tower in a C-1 Zone (Home Run Road) (Verizon Wireless) (MF
#04-07-SP):
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the special permit for a wireless communication
tower and equipment on the TRAC site, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ms.
Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Mini-Storage in a C-1 Zone, Northwest Corner of Burden Boulevard
and Road 60 (Center Towers LLC) (MF 404-16-SP):
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the special permit for a Mini-Storage facility at
the northwest corner of Burden Boulevard and Road 60, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Professional Services Agreement for Park and Recreation Plan Update:
Mr. Larsen requested future Professional Services Agreements contain a provision
that the City receive the data along with the reports.
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Studio
Cascade for the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan update and, further, authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Crutchfield reminded Council of the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Robert
Young Apartment Complex on March 8, 2004.
Ms. Crawford noted staff should be considering the effects of the proposed property tax
reduction initiative.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. to establish the sale price or lease
amount of real estate.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Michael L. Ga ison, Mayor Webster U. Jackson, ity Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of March, 2004
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