HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.11.03 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 2008
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, Tom
Larsen, Joyce Olson, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Bronson Brown, Acting City Attorney;
Stan Strebel, Administrative& Community Services Director; Rick White, Community&
Economic Development Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; David McDonald,
City Planner; Michael McShane, City Engineer, Doyle Heath, Utility Engineer; 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 October 20, 2008.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,194,694.17 ($70,869.05 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5077 and 5081 and, $1,123,825.12 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 168526 through 168748).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,786,890.69, Voucher Nos. 38840 through
38957; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30026111 through 30026627.
(c) Right-of-Way Dedication for the Intersection of Oregon Avenue and "A"
Street (MF#INF008-120):
To accept the deed from James and Ellin Larimer for additional Right-of-Way at the
northwest corner of Oregon Avenue and"A" Street.
(d) Right-of-Way Dedication for a Portion of Sandifur Parkway (MF #INFO08-
114):
To accept the deed from Kevin and Andrea Sell for a portion of the Sandifur Parkway
Right-of-Way.
(e) Right-of-Way Dedication for a Portion of Sandifur Parkway (MF#INFO08-
106):
To accept the deed from Richard and Margery Schmidt for a portion of the Sandifur
Parkway Right-of-Way.
(f) Final Plat: Village at Pasco Heights, Phase 9 (R.C. Olin) (MF#FP08-011):
To approve the final plat for the Village at Pasco Heights, Phase 9.
(g) Final Plat: Broadmoor Estates Phase 4 (New Tradition Homes) (MF#FP08-
006):
To approve the final plat for Broadmoor Estates Phase 4.
(h) Resolution No.3115, a Resolution concerning City Council Districts and
fixing a date for a public hearing.
1
1
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 2008
To approve Resolution No. 3115, fixing 7:00 p.m.,November 17, 2008 as the time and
date for a public hearing to discuss City Council District Boundaries. Removed from
Consent Agenda and moved to Item 8(c) - Ordinances and Resolutions not relating
to Public Hearings.
(i) Resolution No. 3116, a Resolution accepting the inclusion of Wade Park in
the Public Park and Recreation Lease for Chiawana Park.
To approve Resolution No. 3116, accepting the inclusion of Wade Park in the City's lease
for Chiawana Park.
0) Resolution No. 3117, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of the north/south alley in Block 10,
Gatenbiens Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 3117, fixing 7:00 p.m., December 1, 2008 as the time and
date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mayor Olson reported she gave welcoming remarks at the Fair Housing& Landlord
Tenant Workshop, attended the Court Street Pedestrian Overpass Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony, and the Franklin County Emergency Management Board Meeting.
Mr. Larsen attended the Court Street Pedestrian Overpass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and
the Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting.
Mr. Garrison reported on the Hanford Communities Governing Board Meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann attended the Court Street Pedestrian Overpass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
and the State Auditor's Exit Conference for calendar year 2007.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Mr. Watkins moved to amend the agenda to hear item 7(d), ULID 143, first. Ms. Francik
seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Olson, Watkins, Francik,
Garrison, Hoffmann.No—Larsen, Yenney.
Final Assessment Roll for Sewer ULID 143:
Mr. Heath explained the details of ULID 143.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
ASSESSMENT.
Mr. Paul Kison, 3006 Rd 101, requested clarification on the final assessment to
property owners.
Mr. David Hannum, 10316 Willow Way, questioned the fees and expressed
concern about the ability of low income property owners to pay the assessment.
Mr. Rob Davis, 3011 Lindemein Ct., felt there was a lack of communication with
the city during the construction process and noted there are a few areas still in
need of repair.
Ms. Tina Raeder, 3809 Rd 109, inquired about the financing process.
2
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 2008
Mr. Al Slahtasky, 10204 Willow Way, inquired when payments are due.
Mr. Andrew Watson, 3114 Rd 103, inquired about when liens were placed on the
properties.
Resolution No. 3118, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington fixing a time and
place for a continued hearing on the final assessment roll for Utility Local
Improvement District No. 143 and, directing that further published notice thereof
be given in the manner required by law.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3118, fixing a time and place
for a continued hearing on the final assessment roll for Utility Improvement District No.
143 and, directing that further published notice thereof be given in the manner required
by law. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
2009 Property Tax Levy:
Council and staff discussed the details of the 2009 Property Tax Levy.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2009
PROPERTY TAX LEVY.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND
THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
No action was taken. This item will be considered at the November 17th regular
meeting.
Street Vacation: A Portion of Road 32 (MF VAC08-009):
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed Vacation.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
VACATION.
Paul Christensen, Engineer for Oasis Development, spoke in favor of the
vacation.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR
OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3883, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Road 32 south of Sylvester
Street.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3883, vacating a portion of Road
32 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Street Vacation: A Portion of Lindsay Avenue(MF #VAC08-008):
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed Vacation.
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.
3
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 2008
Ordinance No. 3884, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Lindsay Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3884,vacating a portion of
Lindsay Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3885, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending
Chapter 14.10 "Qualification of Public Works Construction" of the Pasco Municipal
Code.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3885, establishing contractor
prequalification requirements and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3886, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington,amending the
Zoning Classification of Blocks 2 and 3 Frey's Addition, from C-3 (General
Business) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential).
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3886, granting a rezone for
Blocks 2 and 3 Frey's Addition from C-3 to R-3 with a concomitant agreement as
recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3115, a Resolution concerning City Council Districts and fixing a
date for a public hearing.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3115, fixing 7:00 p.m.,
November 17, 2008 as the time and date for a public hearing to discuss City Council
District Boundaries. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Peanuts Park Restroom Remodel and Pavilion:
Mr. Strebel explained the details of the remodel.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the contract for the Peanuts Park Restroom
Remodel and Pavilion Project to the low bidder, Siefken and Sons Construction, in the
amount of$59,713.00 including sales tax. Mr. Garrison seconded. Mr. Francik seconded.
Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Watkins encouraged everyone to get out and vote.
Mr. Crutchfield requested Council consider the sale of property on Road 40 East.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3119, declaring the City
Council's intent to sell a 40-acre parcel on Road 40 East. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
Mr. Crutchfield distributed the 2009 Preliminary Budget to Council for consideration at
the next Workshop meeting on November 10th.
Council and staff discussed adjusting City Council monthly compensation to include
mileage allowance for local trips.
4
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 2008
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Ace son, Mayor Sandy Kenwo y, Deputy City Clerk,"__
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of November, 2008.
5