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Home My WebLink About1998.12.21 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Charles D. Kilbury, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Paul Whitemarsh, Acting Parks & Rec. Director; Erin Forrest, City Engineer; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; and Tim Arntzen, Administrative Assistant. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held December 7, 1998. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $942,065.80 ($105,592.83 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3232 through 3234; and $836,472.97 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 111445 through 111673). C) Resolution No. 2414: To approve Resolution No. 2414, accepting the work performed by Shea Construction for Project No. 97-5-01, which was the Multi-Modal Facility. D) Resolution No. 2415: To approve Resolution No. 2415, authorizing the City Manager to sell surplus properties and setting a minimum value for those properties. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: Mr. John Crawford, of Greater Pasco Recreation Foundation, made a photo presentation of the Edgar Brown Stadium area. The Foundation wished to express appreciation for the generous contribution from the City for this project. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. - 1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Street and ally vacation - Portions of the public rights-of-way adjacent Block 117 Pasco Land Company's First Addition (MF #98-105-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law. Mr. McDonald explained that on November 9, 1998, Council tentatively agreed to the transfer of funds for the purchase of a site for a new building for Fire Station 81 (downtown station). The block on which the fire station is to be constructed contains an undeveloped street and alley which need to be vacated to eliminate any conflict with the future development of the fire station. The excess right-of-way on Bonneville Street to the south and Main Avenue to the west should also be vacated. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY ADJACENT BLOCK 117, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 3330 AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF THE RIGHTS- OF-WAY ADJACENT BLOCK 117, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3330 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3330, vacating a portion of the public rights-of-way adjacent Block 117, Pasco Land Company's First Addition. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 1998 Budget Supplement: Mr. Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, explained that at the end of each year staff determines which expenses that were authorized during the year, and which contributed to, exceeding the estimate given at the first of the year. These expenses are represented in the form of a supplemental budget that is presented to Council for approval. MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE 1998 OPERATING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AND THE 1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 3331 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THEREFTO; BY APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING REVENUE; BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY; BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1998 BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, MOTION: Ordinance No. 3331 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3331, authorizing the 1998 Operating Supplemental Budget in the amount of $1,656,650. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3332 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3332 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3332, authorizing the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget Supplement in the amount of $2,168,540. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3323 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1999. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3323 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3323, authorizing the 1999 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3324 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1999. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3324 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3324, authorizing the 1999 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3333 AN ORDINANCE PRESERVING PROPERTY TAX LEVY CAPACITY IN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, FOR FISCAL YEARS AFTER 1999 IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3333 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3333, preserving property tax levy capacity beyond fiscal year 1999. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 3334 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES IN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 I N ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1998 MOTION: Ordinance No. 3334 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3334, fixing the 1999 Ad Valorem tax and a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bond. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 3335 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NEW LICENSING AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO FOR-HIRE VEHICLES AND REPEALING THE EXISTING REQUIREMENTS. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3335 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3335, establishing new licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to for-hire vehicles and repealing the existing requirements. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3326 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.04 ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL" AND ENACTING CHAPTER 8.02 ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL". MOTION: Ordinance No. 3326 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3326, repealing PMC Chapter 8.04 regarding animal control, and enacting new Chapter 8.02 entitled "Animal Control". Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried No - Kilbury). ORDINANCE NO. 3336 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAGES FOR CERTAIN NON-MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1999. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3336 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3336, concerning wages for certain non- management positions for calendar year 1999. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3337 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SALARIES FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1999. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3337 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3337, concerning salaries for management positions for calendar year 1999. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1998 NEW BUSINESS: Amendment No. 3 to Fire Station No. 83 Professional Services Agreement: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the SCM Consultants, Inc. professional services agreement. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mr. Crutchfield reminded Council that the workshop meeting of December 28th is canceled. Mr. Crutchfield explained that he has received several organizational requests for appointments of various Councilmembers to other representative bodies for the new calendar year. Past practice has been that on odd numbered years staff has advised that there are no changes to current appointments. Executive Session: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session for the purpose of discussing litigation and personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 P.M. ar qD. KilboMayor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this _4 day of January 1999. -5-