HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.04.19 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 2004
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Rebecca Francik, Mayor Pro-tem.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Charles Kilbury, Eileen Crawford, Tom Larsen, Rebecca
Francik, and Matt Watkins. Joe Jackson and Michael Garrison 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; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City
Planner; Doyle Heath, City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Elden Buerkle,
Management Assistant; Jim Chase, Financial Services Manager; and Lynne Jackson, HR
Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated April 5, 2004.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of $828,878.19 ($52,372.36 being in
the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4101 and 4104, and $776,505.83 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 142113 through 142346).
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 $102,386.87 and, of that amount, authorize $100,624.92 be
turned over for collection.
(c) Appointment to Planning Commission:
To appoint Jack Sanders, Sr. to Position No. 1, and to reappoint James Hay to
Position No. 2, both with the expiration date of February 2, 2010.
(d) Final Plat—Loviisa Farms II, Phase 1 (Aho Construction) (MF#03-177-FP):
Moved to Item 10g.
(e) Final Plat—Montgomery Estates, Phase III (Copper Basin,Inc.) (MF #04-28-
FP):
To approve the final plat for Montgomery Estates, Phase III.
(f) Final Plat—Village at Pasco Heights,Phase 2 (R.C. Olin) (MF#04-41-FP):
To approve the final plat for the Village at Pasco Heights, Phase 2.
(g) Final Plat—Highland Meadows Phase 2 (Copper Basin) (MF #04-27-FP):
To approve the final plat for Highland Meadows Phase 2.
(h) Final Plat—Columbia Place Phase 3 (Neighborhood,Inc.) (MF#04-50-FP):
To approve the final plat for Columbia Place Phase 3.
(i) Resolution No. 2813, a resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the vacation of all alleys and a portion of the streets in Block 8
Washington Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 2813, fixing 7:00 p.m., May 17, 2004 as the time and
date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ms.
Crawford seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes — Francik,
Crawford, Kilbury, Watkins. No—Larsen.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 2004
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Watkins noted he attended the 2004 Opening Ceremonies for the Tri-Cities Soccer
League.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation—A Portion of Road 32 South of Sylvester Street(MF 404-34-V):
MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF ROAD 32.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to continue the public hearing to 7:00 p.m., May 17,
2004. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Code Amendment: Shops/Sheds in R-S-20 and R-S-12 Zones (MF#04-57-CA):
Mr. McDonald, City Planner, presented the details of the Code Amendment.
MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER AMENDING PMC TITLE 25 BY CREATING PROVISIONS FOR
BUILDINGS ON VACANT PROPERTIES.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK FOR
COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING NONE, THE
PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3667, an Ordinance relating to land use and zoning amending PMC Title
25 dealing with agricultural buildings in the R-S-20 and R-S-12 zoning districts.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3667, amending PMC Title 25
by creating provisions for buildings on vacant properties to be used in conjunction with
agricultural uses (limited) and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms.
Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Review and Update of Landscape Regulations:
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement
with Hough Beck & Baird, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $18,979.60. Mr. Watkins
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Sign Code Update:
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement
with RBF Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $18,500. Mr. Larsen seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to replace RBF Consulting with AHBL, Inc. Motion
failed for lack of a second.
Original Motion carried by the following voice vote: Yes — Larsen, Crawford, Kilbury.
No—Francik, Watkins.
Downtown Business Improvement District:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement
with MacKay & Sposito, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Ms. Crawford
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Farmers Market Lease Agreement:
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved.to approve the Farmer's Market Agreement with the
Pasco Downtown Development Association and, further, authorize the Mayor to execute
said agreement. Mr. Kilbury seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Access of Utility and Property Lien Balance on the Web:
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement
with Webcheck, Inc., for utility and lien information access. Mr. Kilbury seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to table this item until the May 3rd Regular Meeting. Mr.
Larsen seconded. Motion carried by the following voice vote. Yes — Francik, Watkins,
Larsen, Crawford. No—Kilbury.
Bargaining Contract for Non-Uniformed Police Employees:
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with
the Pasco Police Officers Association (Non-Uniformed) for 2004 and 2005 and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Final Plat—Loviisa Farms II,Phase 1 (Aho Construction) (MF#03-177-FP):
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the final plat for Loviisa Farms II, Phase I.
Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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AMichael L yor Webster U. Jackson, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of May, 2004
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