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Home My WebLink About2004.11.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 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: Rebecca Francik, Tom Larsen, Matt Watkins, Joe Jackson, Eileen Crawford and Michael Garrison, Charles Kilbury was 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; David McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant; and Lynne Jackson, Human Resources Manager. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated October 18, 2004. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$878,428.12 ($75,583.25 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4209, 4210, 4213 and 4214 and, $802,844.87 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 145384 through 145617). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,790,828.34, Voucher Nos. 31643 through 31876; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30001046 through 30001663. (c) Resolution No. 2845, a Resolution setting charges for golf cart storage shed rental at Sun Willows Golf Course. To approve Resolution No. 2845, setting charges for golf cart storage shed rental at Sun Willows Golf Course. (d) Resolution No. 2846, a Resolution adopting the name of"Vintage Park" for the new park located on Road 84. To approve Resolution No. 2846, adopting the name of"Vintage Park" for the new park located on Road 84, north of Sandifur Blvd., as recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Council. (e) Resolution No. 2847, a Resolution authorizing the establishment of a Medical Savings Account/Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association ("MSA VEBA") Plan. To approve Resolution No. 2847, authorizing the establishment of a Medical Savings Account/Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (MSA VEBA) Plan. (f) Resolution No. 2848, a Resolution fixing the interest rate on the outstanding assessments and authorizing an Interfund Loan from the Water/Sewer Utility Fund to Local Improvement District No. 138 Fund to finance the Local Improvements. To approve Resolution No. 2848, fixing the interest rate estimated in Ordinance No. 3671 and authorizing an interfund loan and associated transfers for installation of the sanitary sewer on Park Street between Road 60 and Road 62, also known as Utility Local Improvement District#138. (g) Resolution No. 2849, a Resolution fixing the interest rate on the outstanding assessments and authorizing an Interfund Loan from the Water/Sewer Utility Fund to Local Improvement District No. 139 Fund to finance the Local Improvements. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 2004 To approve Resolution No. 2849, fixing the interest rate estimated in Ordinance No. 3564 and authorizing an interfund loan and associated transfers for installation of sanitary sewers, improvement of streets and street lighting east of Utah Avenue to Elm Avenue and north of Highland Street to Sheppard Street, also known as Local Improvement District#139. (h) Resolution No. 2850, a Resolution fixing the interest rate on the outstanding assessments and authorizing an Interfund Loan from the Water/Sewer Utility Fund to Local Improvement District No. 140 Fund to finance the Local Improvements. To approve Resolution No. 2850, fixing the interest rate estimated in Ordinance No. 3478 and authorizing an interfund loan and associated transfers for installation of sanitary sewers and storm and surface water sewer improvements of the area of West Pearl Street between Road 40 and Road 42, also known as Utility Local Improvement District#140. (i) Resolution No. 2851, a Resolution authorizing an Interfund Loan from the Arterial Street Fund to the West Lewis Street Improvement Fund to finance the Local Improvements. To approve Resolution No. 2851, authorizing an interfund loan and associated transfers for financing the construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements on West Lewis Street. (j} Resolution No. 2852, a Resolution to convert existing Interfund Loans from the General Fund to the Ambulance Service Fund, the Trade, Recreation and Agricultural Center(TRAC) Development and Operating Fund and the Stadium/Convention Center Fund, and treat them as operating transfers to those funds. To approve Resolution No. 2852, to convert and satisfy the previous interfund loans from the General Fund to the Ambulance Service Fund in the amount of $304,200, the Trade, Recreation&Agricultural Center(TRAC) Development and Operating Fund loans in the amount of$966,700 and, the Stadium/Convention Center Fund Ioans in the amount of$666,500, and treat them as Operating Transfers to those funds. (k) Resolution No. 2853, a Resolution approving the 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) and HOME Programs. To approve Resolution No. 2853, for approval of the 2005-2009 Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan. (1) Resolution No.2854, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington, accepting and adopting the Franklin County Hazard Mitigation Plan. To approve Resolution No. 2854, accepting the Franklin County Hazard Mitigation Plan. m) Resolution No. 2855, a Resolution accepting work performed by BCV,Inc., under contract for Project No. 04-3-07, Crack Sealing Project. To approve Resolution No. 2855, accepting the work performed by BCV, Inc., under contract for the Crack Sealing Project, Project No. 04-3-07. (n) Resolution No.2856, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Burden Boulevard. To approve Resolution No. 2856, fixing 7:00 p.m., December 6, 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. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 2004 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Rudolfo Lucatero, 502 S. Hugo, introduced Mr. Castaneda, who presented the Council & City Manager with a packet of information and also read a statement in Spanish,translated by Ms. Pesina, noting concerns the Spanish Community has about the conflict at La Clinica and asking for Council's support. Mr. Crutchfield noted the City has no official authority to compel La Clinica to take any action, but he will review the information packet and report back to Council and Ms. Pesina on possible actions. Mr. Watkins and Ms. Crawford noted the importance of La Clinica to the community. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ms. Crawford reported the local Good Roads &Transportation Association has approved their priority list with several Pasco projects listed. She also attended the Mayor's Summit. Mr. Watkins reported he rode in the "Toys for Tots" Toy Run to the Pasco Salvation Army. Mr. Garrison attended the La Clinica Self-Help Housing Dedication. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Alley Vacation—North/South Alley in Block 5 Gray's East Riverside Addition (MF 104-146-V): Mr. McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the vacation. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3695, an Ordinance vacating the North/South alley in Block 5, Gray's East Riverside Addition. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3695, vacating the north/south alley in Block 5, Gray's East Riverside Addition and, further, authorized publication by summary only.Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Setting the 2005 Property Tag Levy: Mr. Chase, Financial Services Manager, explained the details of the Property Tax Levy and the Public Hearing that will be held November 15, 2004. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Rezone—(Appeal) R-T to R-1 for 212 Acres between Pasco Soccer Complex and Desert Plateau & Desert Oasis (Aho Construction) (MF#04-67-Z): Ms. Crawford recused herself from this matter and left the room. Ms. Francik declared she had communications from involved citizens,but believed she could still be fair. There were no objects to her participation from Council or the audience. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 1, 2004 Mr. Larsen noted the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting are an unapproved draft. Mr. McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the rezone. MAYOR GARRISON RECONVENED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING TO CONSIDER THE AHO APPEAL. MAYOR GARRISON ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION NEEDED BY COUNCIL,AND THERE BEING NONE,THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3696, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending the Zoning Classification of certain real property located in the east half of Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 29 East from R-T (Residential Transition) to R-1 (Low Density Residential). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3696, rezoning the Linda Loviisa site from R-T to R-1 with a concomitant agreement as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council and Staff discussed citizen involvement in neighborhood zoning issues. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael L. on, Mayor ebster U. Jacks n, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of November, 2004 4