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Home My WebLink About2004.08.16 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 16, 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, Eileen Crawford, Tom Larsen, Rebecca Francik, Matt Watkins and Joe Jackson. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant; and Mitch Nickolds, Inspection Services Manager. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated August 2, 2004. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$790,608.37 ($51,685.23 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4162, 4163 and 4166, and $738,923.14 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 144086 through 144345). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,298,611.48, Voucher Nos. 31000 through 31227; and EFT Deposit Nos. 22000 through 22207 and 30000000 through 30000210. To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, code enforcement and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of$143,544.12 and, of that amount, authorize $139,722.54 be turned over for collection. (c) Professional Services Agreement with The TRANSPO Group for On-Going Professional Services: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with The TRANSPO Group for on-going professional services and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (d) Resolution No. 2832, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider objections or protests and a report of abatement costs incurred by the City in the demolition and removal of an unsafe, fire destroyed dwelling at 5207 Valdez Lane. To approve Resolution No. 2832, fixing 7:00 p.m., September 7, 2004 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider objections or protests and a report of abatement costs incurred by the City in the demolition and removal of an unsafe, fire destroyed dwelling at 5207 Valdez Lane. (e) Resolution No. 2833, a Resolution accepting work performed by Thompson Mechanical Contractors, under contract for Project No. 04-2-03, I-182 River Pump Station and Road 108 Pump Station Phase I. To approve Resolution No. 2833, accepting the work performed by Thompson Mechanical Contractors, under contract for the I-182 River Pump Station and Road 108 Pump Station Phase I, Project No. 04-2-03. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 16, 2004 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Mack Miller, 500 N. 24h, addressed Council concerning a rock in Volunteer Park. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ms. Crawford reported she attended the AWC `Land Use Practices in Hazardous Liquid and Gas Pipeline Corridors' workshop. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation: East/West 10 feet of South Main Avenue from Columbia Street to Marvin Street (MF#04-115-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the Vacation. Ordinance No. 3684, an Ordinance vacating the east and west ten feet of South Main Avenue from East Columbia Street to East Marvin Street. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3684, vacating a portion of the east and west 10 feet of South Main Avenue and, further, authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation: Court Street from 1st Avenue to the BNSF railroad yard (MF#04- 123-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the Vacation. Council and Staff discussed whether Court St. could be a future overpass to East Pasco. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3685, an Ordinance vacating West Court Street from 1st Avenue to the BNSF railroad yard. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3685, vacating a portion of West Court Street and, further, authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation: North 13th Avenue from Clark Street to Bonneville Street(MF #04-124-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the Vacation. Ordinance No. 3686, an Ordinance vacating North 13th Avenue from West Clark Street to West Bonneville Street. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 16, 2004 FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. MOTION. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3686, vacating a portion of North 13th Avenue and, further, authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3687, an Ordinance relating to signage amending PMC Title 17 dealing with signs. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3687, amending Pasco Municipal Code Title 17 creating a new chapter dealing with the height and size of freeway signs and, further, authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3688, an Ordinance relating to land use and zoning amending PMC Title 25 dealing with accessory structures in residential zoning districts. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No.3688, amending Pasco Municipal Code Title 25 dealing with the height and area of detached buildings in residential zones and, further authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3689, 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. 3689, amending the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3690, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Chapter 1.17 entitled "Time Limitation on Corrections, Adjustments and Refunds" creating an Administrative Appeal. Council and Staff discussed the proposed Administrative Appeal process. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3690, amending Chapter 1.17 of the Pasco Municipal Code, entitled"Time Limitation on Corrections, Adjustments and Refunds" creating an Administrative Appeal and, further, authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2834, a Resolution concerning the Pasco I-182 Corridor Subarea Transportation Plan. Council and Staff discussed the details of the Transportation Plan. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2834, declaring Council's acceptance of the Pasco I-182 Corridor Subarea Transportation Plan prepared by The TRANSPO Group. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael L. Garrison, Mayor �% Webster U. Jackson City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of September, 2004. 3