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Home My WebLink About2004.07.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Charles Kilbury, Tom Larsen, and Matt Watkins, Joe Jackson. Eileen Crawford was excused. Rebecca Francik arrived at 7:12 p.m. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Joseph M. Burrowes, Acting 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; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Denis Austin, Police Chief; and Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 21, 2004. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $675,472.75 ($42,967.97 being in the form of Wire Transfer No. 4138 and 4139, and $632,504.78 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 143416 through 143640). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,271,080.17, Voucher Nos. 030763 through 030976; and EFT Deposit Nos. 21030 through 21442. (c) Appointment to Pasco Public Facilities District Board. To reappoint Mark Morrissette to Position No. 2 on the Pasco Public Facilities District Board with an expiration date of July 14, 2008. (d) Appointment to Downtown Fagade Improvement Program Advisory Committee. To appoint Carlos Llamas, Anita Ochoa and Francisco Pastor to the Downtown Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee, such appointments to expire July 6, 2005. (e) Amendment of the June 7,2004 City Council Meeting Minutes. To amend the minutes of the June 7, 2004 meeting so as to reflect that the first motion under New Business (Interlocal Agreement with Pasco School District) was, in fact, seconded by Mrs. Crawford. (f) Resolution No. 2823, a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of park fund monies for certain park improvements. To approve Resolution No. 2823, approving expenditures for various park improvements from the Park Fund. (g) Resolution No. 2824, a Resolution accepting work performed by Transtate Paving Company, under contract for Project Nos. 00-3-04, 02-4-05 and 01-3-05, Autoplex Enhancement, Road 32 and Court Street Signal, and Court Street Overlay. To approve Resolution No. 2824, accepting the work performed by Transtate Paving Company, under contract for the Autoplex Enhancement, Road 32 and Court Street Signal, and Court Street Overlay, Project Nos. 00-3-04, 02-4-05 and 01-3-05. Moved to Item 10h—New Business. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2004 MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Jackson seconded.Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: "Yard of the Month" Awards: Mayor Garrison presented Certificates of Appreciation for June 2004 "Yard of the Month"to: Sylvia Dukelow, 304 S. 25th Street Alma and Jorge Ramirez, 319 N. Wehe Alma and Lazaro Ornelas, 1728 W. Henry Peggy and Larry Lang, 4103 Santa Anna Gloria and Ruben Lemos, 1220 Road 64 Tiffiny and Matt Suarez, 7903 Spieden Drive Margie and Archie Judkins, 8403 Nash VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Dave Cortinas, residing at 1807 W. Yakima, and doing business at 116 & 118 N. 50, Ave., as La Voz Hispanic Newspaper and Tri Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, asked Council to support downtown businesses in their desire to beautify downtown Pasco. Mr. Cortinas also introduced Mr. Cesar Gutierez, reporter for La Voz,to the Council. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Kilbury reported on the continued growth of Pasco and estimated the City's population at about 44,000. Mayor Garrison noted he addressed the crowd at the Grand Ole 4t` of July Celebration and thanked the citizens for their part in the growth and accomplishments of the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street & Alley Vacation: All alleys in Block 8, Washington Addition and a portion of adjoining streets (MF#04-71-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the vacation. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the public hearing to 7:00 p.m., August 2, 2004. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3673, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington amending Section 9.48.180 "Restrictions on Vehicles" and creating a new Chapter 10.45 "Motorized Foot Scooters." Mr. Denis Austin, Police Chief, explained the details of the Ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3673, amending Section 9.48.180 "Restrictions on Vehicles" and, creating a new Chapter 10.45 "Motorized Foot Scooters" and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2004 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to amend Section 10.45.020 (c), Helmets Required, by inserting the words "under 18 years of age". Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion failed by the following Roll Call vote. Yes — Larsen, Watkins. No — Jackson, Kilbury, Francik, Garrison. Original motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3674, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending the Zoning Classification of Certain Real Property located in the northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 9 North, Range 30 East from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business) with a concomitant agreement. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3674, granting a rezone to Action Towing, from C-1 to C-3 with a concomitant agreement as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Waiver of Utility Service Requirement—Steven Willman,PMC Chapter 16.06: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to deny the sewer utility service waiver as requested by Steven Willman. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Yes —Garrison, Kilbury, Watkins, Francik, Jackson.No—Larsen. 201h & Court Street Signal Modifications, Project No. 01-4-02: Council and Staff discussed the option of re-bidding this project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 201h & Court Street Signal Modifications, Project No. 01-4-02, to Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount of $294,131.00, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents and, further, to authorize the allocation of an additional $100,000 from the Arterial Street Fund in the Year End Supplemental Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 20th Avenue& Argent Traffic Signal,Project No. 00-4-02: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 20`h Avenue & Argent Traffic Signal, Project No. 00-4-02,to Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount of$162,033.00, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents and, further, to authorize the allocation of an additional $35,000 from the Arterial Street Fund in the Year End Supplemental Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Special Permit: Expansion of Tri-City Junior Academy Day Care and School (MF# 04-75-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for Tri-City Junior Academy for expansion of school facilities including pre-school, daycare and kindergarten programs and sports fields in the 1200 block of Road 40. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Location of a 4,000 sq. ft. Shop Building in an R-S-12 Zone (David Fischer) (MF#04-83-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for the location of the Fischer hobby farm shop building in the 4200 block of Road 111 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2004 Special Permit: Location of a 3,200 sq. ft. Shop Building in an R-S-12 Zone (Ronald Humbyrd) (MF#04-91-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for the location of the Humbyrd hobby farm shop building in the 1700 block of Road 30 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Location of a Mini-Storage/RV Storage in a C-1 Zone (Jim Kirk) (MF # 04-79-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for the Kirk Mini Storage and RV Storage facility on 20'h Avenue as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2824. Council and Staff discussed the added costs of the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2824, accepting the work performed by Transtate Paving Company, under contract for the Autoplex Enhancement, Road 32 and Court Street Signal, and Court Street Overlay, Project Nos. 00-3-04, 02-4- 05 and 01-3-05. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael L. G son, Mayor Webster U. Jackso , Ci y Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of July, 2004 4