HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.03.21 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 21, 2005
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Matt Watkins, Rebecca Francik, 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; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; David McDonald, City
Planner; and Denis Austin, Police Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated March 7, 2005.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,040,024.51 ($53,599.04 being in
the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4294 and 4297 and, $986,425.47 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 147626 through 147906).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous,
cemetery, code enforcement and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and
parking accounts receivable in the total amount of$214,561.28 and, of that
amount, authorize$174,696.12 be turned over for collection.
(c) 2005 Justice Assistance Grant:
To approve the application for 2005 Justice Assistance Grant funding to expand
the services of the Domestic Violence Response Unit.
(d) Final Plat—Casa Del Sol Phase 6 (Desert Sunset LLC) (MF 005-51-FP):
To approve the final plat for Casa Del Sol Phase 6.
(e) Resolution No. 2869, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider vacating the north/south alley lying along the east side of
Block 2,Boston Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 2869, fixing 7:00 p.m., April 18, 2005 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.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Crawford reported she attended the local Good Roads& Transportation Association
meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3719, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, creating a new
Chapter 3.132 "Impact Fees" providing for the assessment and collection of
transportation mitigation impact fees; and creating a new Section 3.07.220
"Transportation Impact Fees" setting such fee.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 21, 2005
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3719, creating Chapter 3.132
"Impact Fees"and creating Section 3.07.220 "Transportation Impact Fees" and, further,
to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Preliminary Plat—(Appeal) Linda Loviisa, 685 lots west of Desert Plateau south of
Burden Blvd (AHO Construction) (MF#04-183-PP):
Ms. Crawford noted a conflict of interest,recused herself from participation and
left the room.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the Findings of Fact and conclusions there from
as contained in attachments"A" and`B." Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by the
following voice vote: Yes—Garrison, Watkins, Jackson, Francik. No—Larsen. Ms.
Crawford abstained.
Resolution No. 2870, a Resolution approving a planned density development
preliminary plat for Linda Loviisa.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No.2870 , approving the
preliminary plat for Linda Loviisa. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by the
following voice vote: Yes—Garrison, Watkins, Jackson, Francik. No—Larsen. Ms.
Crawford abstained.
Ms. Crawford returned to the Council Table.
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Permit: Container Storage Unit in a C-1 Zone at 707 W. Court Street
(Garibaldi's Restaurant) (MF#04-179-SP):
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to hold a Closed Record Hearing in 4 weeks to discuss
the matter further. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion failed for lack of a majority by the
following Roll Call vote: Yes—Crawford, Larsen, Francik. No—Garrison, Jackson,
Watkins.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for a container storage unit
at 707 West Court Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Jackson, Larsen,
Watkins, Garrison. No—Crawford, Francik.
Mr. Watkins and Ms. Crawford requested council review the use of container storage
units at a future workshop meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Crutchfield noted Franklin County Commissioners verbally agreed with the City's
suggestion to ask voters for .2% sales tax increase (instead of.3%) conditioned on the
City taking full responsibility of Chiawana Park in 2006 if the tax increase is approved.
Council and Staff discussed the options for keeping Chiawana Park open.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss enforcement action and
potential litigation with legal counsel.
Mayor Garrison called the meeting back to order at 8:05 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPR D: ATTEST:
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Michael L. ison, Mayor V64er U. Jacks n, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of April, 2005
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