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Home My WebLink About2007.05.21 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 2007 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; 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; Michael McShane, Acting City Engineer; and Jeff Adams, Associate Planner. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 7, 2007. Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 14, 2007. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,499,612.20 ($77,042.94 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4742 and 4745 and, $1,422,569.26 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 160285 through 160527). To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of $174,468.18, and, of that amount, authorize $129,450.90 be turned over for collection. (c) Resolution No. 3026, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sharpe & Preszler, Inc., under contract for the Main Avenue Storm Water Phase II Project, Project No. 07-8-01. To approve Resolution No. 3026, accepting the work performed by Sharpe& Preszler, Inc., under contract for the Main Avenue Storm Water Phase II Project, Project No. 07-8- 01. (d) Resolution No. 3027, a Resolution accepting work performed by Goodman & Mehlenbacher Ent. Inc., under contract for the Wernett Road/Road 38 Sewer ULID #142, Project No. 05-1-10. To approve Resolution No. 3027, accepting the work performed by Goodman& Mehlenbacher Ent. Inc., under contract for the Wernett Road/Road 38 Sewer ULID #142, Project No. 05-1-10. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Hoffman reported on the Good Roads& Transportation Board Meeting. Mr. Larsen attended the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments Meeting. Mayor Olson reported Pasco Detective Sgt. Scott Warren was honored by the Pasco- Kennewick Rotary Club with the John Goldsbury Award for exemplifying Service above Self. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street and Alley Vacation—A portion of Salt Lake Street and the north/south alley adjacent Blocks 28 & 29 Frey's Addition (MF#VAC-07-005): Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed vacation. Mr. Garrison recused himself from this issue due to his business relationship with the applicant. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE, MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3828, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Salt Lake Street and the north/south alley adjacent Blocks 28 & 29 Frey's Addition. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3828, vacating a portion of Salt Lake Street with an adjoining alley and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Garrison abstained. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3829, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending Section. 8.02.250 of the Pasco Municipal Code and adding Section 8.02.255, regarding animal control commercial kennel licensing, standards and inspections. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3829, amending Section 8.02.250 Kennels—Licensing Provision—Commercial Kennels, of the Pasco Municipal Code; adding a new Section 8.02.255 Kennel—Standards and Inspection—Commercial Kennels; and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3830, an Ordinance amending PMC Title 4 relating to the permit process and time frames for preliminary plat and short plat approval. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3830, establishing approval time frames for subdivisions and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3831, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending certain Sections of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding building rental fees. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3 83 1, setting facility reservation/use fees for Chiawana Park and amending Section 3.07.040 "Building Rental" of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3832(option 1), an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, Amending Sections 1.10.020 through 1.10.060 of the Pasco Municipal Code defining voting districts. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed Council District Boundaries. Ms. Francik and Mr. Hoffmann recused themselves from this issue to avoid the appearance of favoring a decision that may be construed to benefit them. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 2007 Mr. Al Yenney, 900 N. Avery, inquired about the penalty for not complying with state law by the deadline. Mr. Brad Peck, 200 Rd 34, stated the process for determining council districts is flawed. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3832(option 1), amending Sections 1.10.020 through 1.10.060 of the Pasco Municipal Code defining voting districts and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 4-1. No—Larsen. Mr. Hoffmann and Ms. Francik abstained. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Street Vacation: A Portion of North California Avenue(MF #VAC-07-004): Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed vacation. Mr. Garrison recused himself from this issue because a relative owns neighboring property. Ordinance No. 3826, an Ordinance vacating a portion of North California Avenue. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3826, vacating a portion of North California Avenue and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Garrison abstained. NEW BUSINESS: Acceptance of Deed for Street Right-of-Way on North California Avenue (MF #INFO07-034): Mr. Garrison recused himself from this issue because a relative owns neighboring property. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to accept the dedication deed from Rolling Rivers, LLC for the purpose of establishing a cul de sac on North California Avenue. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Garrison abstained. Catch Basin Cleaning Project: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the purchase of goods and services from Iron Horse Vac, LLC for the Catch Basin Cleaning Project, in the amount of$59,348.40 including applicable sales tax. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Watkins acknowledged two Richland High School students in the audience. Mr. Hoffmann commented on the tragic shootings in Moscow, Idaho. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Joy 1 n, Mayor Sandy Ken rthy, Deputy City Jerk PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of June, 2007. 3