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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m, by Joyce Olson, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Joe
Jackson, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Benjamin Riley, Acting City Attorney;
Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith,
Community& Economic Dev. Director; David McDonald, City Planner; Doug Bramlette,
City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant; and
Ken Roske, Police Captain.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated March 20, 2006.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,344,336.57 ($88,340.76 being in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4509 and 4512 and, $2,255,995.81 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 153830 through 154073).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,101,394.88, Voucher Nos. 34278 through
34433; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30009251 through 30009960.
(c) Appointments to Code Enforcement Board:
To appoint Dwayne Speer to Position No. 1 (expiration date 01107); Lisa Geming to
Position No. 3; to reappoint Norma Chavez to Position No. 4; and to appoint Mary
Gutierrez to Position No. 5 (expiration date 01108).
(d) Administration of Surcharge Funds for Housing Programs:
To approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Franklin County, Connell, Mesa
and Kahlotus for the purpose of administering HB 2060 generated surcharge funds for
housing programs and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(c) Resolution No. 2943, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of the north/south alley in Block 4 AM Wehe's
Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 2943, fixing 7:00 p.m., May 1, 2006 as the time and date for a
public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
2006 Justice Assistance Grant:
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE GRANT.
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FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR OLSON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR
AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to authorize the application for 2006 Justice Assistance
Grant funding to expand the services of the Domestic Violence Response Unit. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Rezone (Appeal) R-T to R-S-1 for 133 Acres between Desert Plateau & I-182 (Al
Angelo Company) (MF#05-181-Z):
Mr. McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the rezone and appeal.
Mr. Crutchfield explained the process of a Closed Record Hearing.
Mayor Olson declared she is a resident of Desert Plateau, but her property does
not adjoin the proposed rezone area. There was no objection to her participation in
the matter.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
REZONE.
Council and Staff discussed the rezone.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom
as contained in the staff report to the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Larsen moved to amend the motion to add a condition to mitigate traffic
in the area. There was no second.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to amend the motion to add a Finding of Fact(#23)
stating traffic is impacted by an increase in density and add a Conclusion(#6) based on
that fact Council affirms traffic will be mitigated in the platting process. Mr. Larsen
seconded. Motion carried.No—Jackson.
Original motion carried. No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 3762,An Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, Amending the
Zoning Classification of Certain Real Property Located in the Southwest Quarter of
Section 14,Township 4 North,Range 29 East from R-T (Residential Transition) to
R-S-1 (Suburban District).
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved, based on the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom,
as adopted, to approve Ordinance No. 3762,rezoning the property from R-T to R-S-1
and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion
carried.
Ordinance No. 3763, an Ordinance relating to land use and zoning amending PMC
Title 25 amending Chapters 25.50 and 25.58 repealing Chapter 25.76 and creating a
new Chapter 25.75 all dealing with Landscaping Regulations.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3763, amending Pasco
Municipal Code Title 25 by creating a new Chapter 25.75 dealing with landscaping and
by modifying the landscape provisions in Chapters 25.50 and 25.58 and, further to
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—
Larsen, Hoffmann.
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Ordinance No. 3764, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending certain sections
of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding special events and admissions tax therefor.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3764, regarding special events
and admission tax therefor and, further,to authorize publication by summary only, Mr.
Jackson seconded. Motion carried.No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 3765, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, creating
Chapter 2.19 entitled "Hearing Examiner" expanding and relocating the provisions
for the Office of Hearing Examiner; adopting Chapter 25.84 entitled "Land Use
Hearings by Examiner"; and amending Section 23.07.070 "Appeals."
Council and Staff discussed the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No.3765, amending the Pasco
Municipal Code regarding the Hearing Examiner and, further, to authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison called for the question. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion failed.
Council and Staff further discussed the proposed ordinance.
Original motion carried.No—Larsen.
Mayor Olson called for a recess at 8:35 p.m.
Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 8:40 p.m.
Ordinance No. 3766, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending
Section 5.04.190 "Late Payment Fee" and Section 3.07.050 "Business Licenses" of
the Pasco Municipal Code.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3766, amending Pasco Municipal
Code Sections 5.04.190 and 3.07.050 regarding rental license late payment fees and,
further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.
No—Larsen.
Resolution No. 2944, a Resolution establishing primary goals of the City of Pasco for
the ensuing calendar years 2006-2007.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 2944, establishing primary
goals for the city for calendar years 2006-2007. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Reject SR 395/Court Street Pedestrian Overpass Crossing Bid:
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to reject the bid received from Ray Poland & Sons, Inc.,
for the SR 395/Court Street Pedestrian Overpass Crossing on October 26, 2005. Mr.
Jackson seconded. Motion carried.
Award Road 88 Sewer Line Extension Phase I Project No. 05-1-14:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Road 88 Sewer Line
Extension Phase 1, Project No. 05-1-14 to Ray Poland and Sons for the total amount
$227,009.44 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr.
Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Special Permit—Placement of Cell Antennas on new Road 76 Water Tower (US
Cellular) (MF#SP06-002):
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MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the location of wireless
communication equipment on the new water tower located at Road 76 and Sandifur
Parkway as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion
carried. No—Larsen.
Special Permit—Car Lot in a C-1 Zone at the NE corner of 28th and Sylvester
(Butch Lindstrom) (MF 4SP06-003):
Mr. Garrison noted he lives nearby and recused himself from participation in this
issue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the location of a car
sales lot on the northeast corner of 28th Avenue and Sylvester Street as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried, 1 abstention.
Special Permit—Powder Coating and Sandblasting Shop in a C-3 Zone(Ron
McGuire) (104 S. Tacoma Ave.) (MF#SP06-004):
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the location of a
powder coating and sandblasting shop at 104 S. Tacoma as recommended by the Planning
Commission, Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.
Special Permit—Location of a Community Service Facility Level 1 at 723 W. Clark
(Center for Sharing) (MF 905-118-SP):
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the location of a
Community Service Facility Level 1 at 723 W. Clark Street as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
MOTION: Mr. Larsen moved to reconsider the vote on Item 8a, Ordinance No. 3692.
Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion failed. No—Watkins, Olson, Garrison, Jackson,
Francik.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
LAU
ce son, Mayor Webster U. Jackson City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17'h day of April, 2006.
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