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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.04.18 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, and Dan Lathim Councilmembers absent Edgar Hargrow, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Dick Erickson, Parks & Recreation Director, David McDonald, Community Development Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Admmistrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion carned unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meetmg held April 4, 1994 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $855,784 66 ($11,446 49 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2870 and 2873, and $844,338 17 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 85904 through 86143) C) Acceptance of Right-of-Way Dedication To accept the nght-of- way dedication from the Columbia East Partnership for the dedication of right-of-way to extension of Commercial Avenue from its current southerly terminus to its intersection with Dietrich Road D) 1994 Block Grant Program Amendment To set 8 00 p m, Monday, May 2, 1994, as the time and date to conduct a hearing to consider amending the 1994 Block Grant Program E) Resolution No 2124 To approve Resolution No 2124, fixing 8 00 p m, May 16, 1994, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing on said street vacation F) Appointments to Planning Commission To concur in the Mayor's appointment of the following people to the Planning Commission 1 Robert Chamberlin to Position No 3, for a term which will expire on February 2, 2000 (currently held by Robert Chamberlin) 2 Ronald Malachi to Position No 4, for a term which will expire on February 2, 2000 (currently held by Ronald Malachi) 3 Eileen Crawford to Position No 5, for a term which will expire on February 2, 1995 (unexpired term of Philip Hill, who resigned) PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 1994 VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On April 7, represented the City at a Grand Opening of Mountain View Equipment On April 10, invited to judge the Little Miss & Mr Tn-Cities Pageant On April 13, attended the bnefmg hosted by TRIDEC On April 14, attended the volunteer reception Task Force for a Safe Community Board Meeting - April 5, 1994 Mr Jensen was unable to attend the meetmg Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - April 5, 1994 Mr Kilbury reported that $1,000 was provided for decorating an engine and a car for going up and down the downtown streets and received the $10,000 from the City for the Liberty Theatre Clean Air Authority Board Meeting - April 6, 1994 Mr Hargrow was absent Park & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - April 11, 1994 Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meetmg Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - April 11, 1994 Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting BFRC Tn-MATS RTPO Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - April 14, 1994 Mr Kilbury reported that each member gave a report on their jurisdiction The SR 12, SR 125 Study was completed by the consultant and was approved The proposal to obtain a consultant for the computer technical modeling was approved, as well as the National Highway Safety Program B F Transit Board Meeting - April 14, 1994 Mr Garnson was unable to attend the meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS Broadmoor Parkway LID Mr Wright, City Engineer, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law and notices were mailed to the affected property owners Mr Wright explained that this LID is proposed to be a roadway varying from two lanes to five lanes in width extending from Road 68 to Road 100 In order to equitably assess property owners for these improvements a base project was established for which everybody will be assessed That being the two lane roadway with 4' shoulders and with drainage ditches on the sides The City will pay for the additional street widening to create the arterial that is proposed to be in the area that initial development is to occur Metropolitan Mortgage has requested that the proposed improvements include some landscaping with curbs, gutters, and planting strips on each side of the road in their area Mr Wright also explained that State Law provides a 30 day protest period During this period if property owners, with 60% of the - 2 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 1994 assessment, protest the development of the LID then the LID is officially stopped If anything less than the 60% Council has the authority to stop the LID All protests must be in writing and should include the account number MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED LID FOR BROADMOOR PARKWAY Mr Mike Brixey, representative of Metropolitan Property Development, wanted to express his appreciation for staffs support while working on this project The requests for additional assessments for the project are to enhance the appearance of the outlet center Mr Anker Larsen, of 600 N Quebec, Kennewick, expressed his concern and opposition to the proposed LID due to the amount of his preliminary assessment Mayor DeFehce thanked Mr Larsen for his comments and reminded him that his protest needed to be made in writing within 30 days in order to be official Mr Crutchfield explained to Mr Larsen that these Improvements would be of benefit to his property and could increase the value of it Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3010 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CREATION OF A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO 2121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 126 AND ORDERING THE CARRYING OUT OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT, PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT BE MADE IN PART BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS", AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH OR OTHER SHORT-TERM FINANCING AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS MOTION Ordinance No 3010, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3010, creating LID 126 ordering the improvement of Broadmoor Parkway between Road 68 and Road 100 Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Alley Vacation Mr David McDonald, Community Development Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATING THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 1, OWENS ADDITION Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3011 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 1, OWENS ADDITION -3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 1994 MOTION Ordinance No 3011, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3011, vacating the right-of-way abuttmg Block 1, Owens Addition Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Street Vacation Mr David McDonald, Community Development Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law Mr Kilbury expressed his opinion that these street vacations should be handled as one group and not on an individual basis MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATING THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 114, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S 1ST ADDITION Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3012 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 114, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S 1ST ADDITION MOTION Ordinance No 3012 was read by title only Mr Lathim moved to adopt Ordinance No 3012, vacating the north/south alley in Block 114, Pasco Land Company's 1st Addition Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned (No - Kilbury) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Award of the Foster Wells/Commercial Waterline - Project No 94-2-03 and Project No, 94-2-04 MOTION Mr Garnson moved to award the contract for the Foster Wells/Commercial Waterline Extension, Project No 94-2-03 and Project No 94-2-04, to the low bidder, Sharpe and Preszler Construction, Inc, in the amount of $179,976 20 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Option to Purchase Lots in Highland Park Homes Subdivision MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the option to Purchase Real Property with the Rauscher Corporation and to authorize the City Manger to sign the agreement Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Sale of Real Property to McClaskey Group MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the real estate purchase and sales agreement with the McClaskey Group involving six acres for an apartment complex and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously -4 A Aril a A. •4111 _ MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 1994 Task Force For A Safe Community Coordinator MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the City Manager to establish the position of Community Task Force Coordinator within the Police Department and include the revenue and expenses associated therewith in the 1994 General Fund Supplemental Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Groundsman II - Parks MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the hiring of a Groundsman II in the Parks & Recreation Department, in lieu of the budgeted Maintenance Worker, and direct the additional appropriation be included in the 1994 General Fund Supplemental Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Special Meeting On the concurrence of Council a Special Meeting was scheduled for April 25, 1994, at 7 30 p m, to be held m Council Chambers to discuss hiring a consultant for the Broadmoor Parkway LID ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 45 P M Joy Y Felice, Mayor ATTEST Catherme D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this a day of , 1994 -5