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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