HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.01.19 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chris Jensen, Mayor
Pro-tem.
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison,
Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl
Strode. Councilmembers absent: Charles Kilbury. Also present: Gary
Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Paul
Whitemarsh, Acting Director of Parks 8s Recreation; Erin Forrest, City
Engineer; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief;
Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Tim Arntzen,
Management Assistant; and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel/Risk Manager.
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 Minutes: To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
January 4, 1999.
B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the
amount of $693,426.92 ($100,980.56 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 3241 through 3243; and $592,446.36 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 111894 through 112039).
C) Resolution No. 2416: To approve Resolution No. 2416, accepting
the work performed by Selland Construction, Inc. for Project No.
97-1-10, which was the Process Water Reuse Facility Expansion.
D) Resolution No. 2417: To approve Resolution No. 2417, accepting
the work performed by John M. Keltch, Inc. for the Sewer
Replacement Program, Project No. 98-1-02, and Water Distribution
Line Extension, Project No. 98-2-04.
E) Housing Authori1y Board Appointment: To concur in the Franklin
County Commissioners' appointment of Mark Kuffel to Position
No. 3 on the City of Pasco and Franklin County Housing Authority
Board for a term that will expire on January 8, 2004.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
None.
VISITORS:
None.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1999
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
B. F. Transit Administration I Finance Committee Meeting - Jan 13
1999: Mr. Garrison reported that the Committee reviewed funding
requests for the City of West Richland, Benton City and City of
Kennewick.
B. F. Transit Planning/Marketing Committee Meeting - January 14,
1999: Mr. Garrison reported that the Strategic Marketing Plan was
discussed as presented by Selina Barlow and discussed temporary
office space for staff working at Prosser.
B. F. Transit Board Meeting - Januara 14, 1999: Mr. Garrison reported
that an amendment to the Teamster Contract in Prosser, the Strategic
Marketing Plan and B. F. Transit Goals and Objectives were approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program: Captain Doug Chambers,
of the Police Department, was present to answer any questions from
the Council or the public.
MAYOR PRO-TEM JENSEN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
TO CONSIDER THE 1998 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
USE OF FUNDS.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro-tem Jensen for comments from
the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing
was declared closed.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the 1998 Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant use of funds to purchase office and
communication equipment for the three Police Mini-stations, including
presentation equipment and information pamphlets for the Police
Department's Crime Prevention and Community Policing efforts. Mr.
Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Amend Six Year Transportation Plan 1999-2004: Mr. Bob Alberts,
Public Works Director, addressed Council and explained that the
purpose of the public hearing was to amend the Plan to include a
description of a location change for the Gate-way Beautification Project
that was meant to show as Lewis Street from 18th to 28th. The second
change is an increase, in both the project and federal dollars for the
Road 68 Widening Project from I-182 to north of Sandifur, to $203,326.
MAYOR PRO-TEM JENSEN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
TO CONSIDER THE AMENDMENT TO THE SIX YEAR
TRANSPORTATION PLAN 1999-2004.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro-tem Jensen for comments from
the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing
was declared closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2418
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF PASCO'S
COMPREHENSIVE STREET, STORM DRAIN AND BRIDGE
PROGRAMS FOR THE YEARS 1999 THROUGH 2004.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1999
MOTION: Resolution No. 2418, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison
moved to approve Resolution No. 2418, amending the City of Pasco's
Comprehensive Street, Storm Drain and Bridge Programs for the years
1999 through 2004. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Comprehensive Park Plan Revision:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the updated Comprehensive
Park and Recreation System Plan. Mr. Garrison seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
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No rther business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:09 P.M.
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Ch 's�Jensen, Mayor Pro-tem
ATTEST:
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Catherine D. Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this _1 day of_February 1999.
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