HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.02.07 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 2005
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, Matt Watkins, Joe Jackson, Eileen Crawford,
Michael Garrison and Tom Larsen.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community &
Economic Dev. Director; David 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:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 18, 2005.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$606,702.73 ($606,702.73
consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 146815 through 146881 and Claim
Warrants numbered 146887 through 146922). (2004 EXPENSES)
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,297,836.33 ($98,306.84 being in
the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4269, 4270, 4271, 4274 and 4276 and,
$1,199,529.49 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 146788 through 146814
and Claim Warrants numbered 146882 through 146886 and Claim Warrants
numbered 146923 through 147140). (2005 EXPENSES)
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,213,190.87, Voucher Nos. 32147
through 32260; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30002499 through 30002919.
(c) Contract for Additional Animal Patrol:
To approve the Personal Services Agreement with Tri-City Animal Control,to
authorize the City Manager to sign the document and, further, to include the 2005
costs in the 2005 budget supplement for the General Fund.
(d) Council Committee Appointments:
To confirm the Mayor's interim appointments to Boards and Commissions.
(e) Edgar Brown Stadium Improvements:
To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasco School
District to provide twenty percent but not more than$20,000 of the project cost
for the south-end restroom facilities at Edgar Brown Stadium.
(f) Final Plat: River Shore Estates Phase 2 (Thomas & Salina Savage) (MF#05-
21-FP):
To approve the final plat for River Shore Estates Phase 2.
(g) Preliminary Plat (Appeal)Linda Loviisa, 685 Lots west of Desert Plateau,
south of Burden Blvd. (Aho Construction) (MF#04-183-PP):
To set 7:00 p.m., March 7, 2005 as the time and date for a closed record hearing
to consider the appeals to the preliminary plat recommendation under Master File
No. 04-183-PP. Removed from Consent Agenda and Moved to Item He—
New Business.
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(h) Resolution No. 2865, a Resolution accepting work performed by Booth &
Sons Construction,Inc., under contract for Project No. 04-2-09,Road 108
Building Remodel.
To approve Resolution No. 2865, accepting the work performed by Booth & Sons
Construction, Inc., under contract for the Road 108 Building Remodel, Project
No. 4-2-09.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by following Roll Call vote: Yes—Francik, Crawford,
Garrison, Jackson, Watkins.No—Larsen.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Garrison presented a Proclamation to Dave Freepons of Press Craft Printing &
Design, proclaiming February 2005 "Press Craft Printing&Design"month in celebration
of their 55th Anniversary.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Vic Epperly, 8930 W. Canyon Pl. Kennewick, reported on Kennewick City Council's
support for forming a Regional Public Facilities District for promotion of a regional
Aquatics Center.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Crawford reported on her attendance at the Washington State Good Roads and
Transportation Legislative meeting in Olympia.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3716, an Ordinance concerning speed limits on portions of Tenth
Avenue and Ainsworth Avenue.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3716, amending Section
10.24.040 "Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Zones" amending speed limits on various
streets in the city. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2866, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Sunrise Estates.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2866, approving the
preliminary plat for Sunrise Estates. Mr.Jackson seconded. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote: Yes- Francik, Watkins, Jackson, Garrison.No —Larsen,
Crawford.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Conduct a Closed Record Hearing—Rezone (Appeal) C-1 to C-3 for vacant lot on
North 14th Avenue (vacant lot north of the Dairy Queen) (Verizon) (MF #04-155-Z):
Mr. Kerr, City Attorney, explained the required procedures for a Closed Record
Hearing.
Mr. McDonald explained the Planning Commission's Open Record Hearing
process.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the findings of fact contained in attachment"F"
and conclusions there from and therefore deny the rezone requested by Verizon Wireless.
Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Special Permit: Preschool/Daycare in R-S-20 Zone at 8610 W. Court Street(Garton)
(MF#04-184-SP):
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for a preschool and daycare
at 8610 W. Court Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Container Storage Unit in C-1 Zone at 6415 Burden Boulevard
(Barry Hayden, Hayden's Place) (MF 904-180-SP):
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for a container storage unit
at 6415 Burden Boulevard, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Development Agreement for Sun Rise Estates:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Development Agreement with All Pro
Contracting for Sun Rise Estates and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by the following Voice Vote: Yes—Crawford,
Watkins, Garrison, Francik, Jackson. No--Larsen.
2005 Professional Services Agreement with the Pasco Downtown Development
Association:
Veronica Yzquierdo, 720 W. Lewis St, Executive Director of PDDA, responded
to Ms. Crawford's concern about 2004 membership numbers.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the 2005 Agreement with Pasco Downtown
Development Association to provide professional services and, further, authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Preliminary Plat (Appeal) Linda Loviisa, 685 Lots west of Desert Plateau, south of
Burden Blvd. (Aho Construction) (MF 404-183-PP):
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to set 7:00 p.m., March 7, 2005 as the time and date for a
closed record hearing to consider the appeals to the preliminary plat recommendation
under Master File No. 04-183-PP. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Crawford abstained.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Council and Staff discussed the requirements for a quorum at Planning Commission
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
APP VED: ATTEST:
ichael L. Garrison, Mayor Webster U. Jacks n, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 22nd day of February, 2005
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