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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.05.15 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Gregg Haney, Acting-City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Jim Chase, Finance Manager; 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. Strode moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Francik 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 May 1, 2000. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,034,394.95 ($19,909.73 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3405 and 3406; and $1,014,485.22 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 119796 through 120030). Bad Debt Write-offs: To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, cemetery and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of $114,406.01, and of that amount, authorize $108,791.12 be turned over for collection. C) Resolution No. 2524: To approve Resolution No. 2524, amending the City's Consolidated Community Development Plan to reallocate $52,000 in CDBG funds. D) Resolution No. 2525: To approve Resolution No. 2525, accepting a petition for Annexation Area #11 and providing a determination of zoning and indebtedness. E) Resolution No. 2526: To approve Resolution No. 2526, authorizing application for funding to the Washington Interagency Committee (IAC) for Outdoor Recreation for Lighting at the Pasco Softball Complex. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Grant from Washington Dental Service Foundation: Dr. Spence Jilek, a Pasco Dentist, presented Council with a grant from the Washington Dental Service Foundation. Dr. Jilek thanked Council for making the decision to fluoridate Pasco's water. 4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 2000 Mayor Garrison thanked Dr. Jilek and the Foundation and stated that Council felt, and continues to feel, it was the proper action to take. VISITORS: Mr. Bob Brown and Mr. Arlon Gadeken, representatives of the Master Gardener Foundation of Benton & Franklin Counties, addressed Council seeking funding for a "Demonstration Garden" to be located in Kennewick. Mr. Gadeken invited Mayor Garrison to the Grand Opening to be held in September. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: B.F. Transit Board of Directors Meeting — Ma 11 2000: Mr. Jackson reported that the Eastern Regional Bus Rodeo will be held at the Tri-Cities Coliseum and the legislative budget transit agency distribution list indicated that the Transit will receive $2.4 million. Washington State Association of Railroad Passengers: Mr. Kilbury reported that the legislature has provided $25,000 to study the building of a railroad passenger line from the Seattle area to eastern Washington. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Alley Vacation — Block 122, Pasco Land Company's First Addition (MF #00- 32-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published and posted as required by law. Mr. McDonald explained that the proposed vacation has been reviewed by the utility companies and the City Engineer and no objections to the vacation have been voiced. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATING THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 122, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Garrison for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 3422 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WITHIN BLOCK 122, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3422, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3422, vacating the north/south alley in Block 122, Pasco Land Company's First Addition. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 2000 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 2527 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE LID GUARANTY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND, AN INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE LID CONSTRUCTION FUND, AN INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE LID 125 FUND, AND A TRANSFER FROM THE LID 125 FUND TO THE LID CONSTRUCTION FUND. MOTION: Resolution No. 2527, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2527, authorizing an interfund loan and associated transfers for LID 125. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2528 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY. MOTION: Resolution No. 2528, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2528, authorizing the sale of surplus City property on Bonneville Street. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2529 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY FRONTING ON 26th AVENUE. MOTION: Resolution No. 2529, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2529, approving the sale of certain surplus City property fronting on 26th Avenue and Park Street. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Professional Service Agreement with Landau Associates for a Hydrogeological Characterization Study: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the professional services agreement with Landau Associates for a hydrogeological characterization study not to exceed $11,300. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Pre-Zone: Development of Zoning for the Road 100 Annexation Area (MF #00-36-ZD)• MOTION: Ms. Francik moved pursuant RCW 35A.14.330 to direct the Planning Commission to develop a recommendation for zoning for the -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 2000 proposed annexation area located in the vicinity of Road 100. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (No —Jensen). MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate and possible litigation. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 P.M. 4 1 Michael L. Garrison, Mayor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 5"' day of June, 2000. -4-