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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.08.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 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, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Councilmember(s) absent: Chris Jensen. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Erin Forrest, City Engineer; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Jim Chase, Finance Manager; 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: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended by the following: Item (g) be removed from the consent agenda and placed as item 10(g) new business. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 17, 2000. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,167,527.16 ($81,445.12 being in the form of Wire Transfer No. 3445, 3446, 3449, 3450 and 3454; and $1,086,082.04 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 120939 through 121261). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $958,652.35; Payroll Voucher Nos. 020713 through 021010; and EFT Deposit Nos. 003858 through 004136. C) Resolution No. 2535, Proposed vacation of streets and alley in the vicinity of Block 47 FreZs Addition: To approve Resolution No. 2535, fixing 7:00 p.m., September 5, 2000, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. D) Resolution No. 2536, Proposed Vacation of the northernmost east/west alley in Block 26 Riverside Addition: To approve Resolution No. 2536, fixing 7:00 p.m., September 5, 2000, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. E) Resolution No. 2537: To approve Resolution No. 2537, accepting the work performed by Siefken & Sons Construction, Inc., for the Pasco City Hall 3`d Story Remodel, Project No. 99-5-08. F) Resolution No. 2538: To approve Resolution No. 2538, accepting the work performed by Watts Construction, Inc., under contract for Project No. 99-1-01, 99 Sewer Line Replacement. G) Final Plat — Island Estates Phase #2 (Aho Construction) (MF#00-57-FP): To approve the final plat for Island Estates Phase #2. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2000 H) Special Permit: Location of a Cellular Tower on the Sacajawea Apartments (US West) (MF #00-54-SP): To approve the special permit for wireless communication antennas on the Sacajawea Apartments, as recommended by the Planning Commission. I) Special Permit: Location of a Cellular Tower at Columbia Basin College (US West) (MF #00-53-SP): To approve the special permit for a wireless communications tower on the west end of the Columbia Basin College campus, as recommended by the Planning Commission. J) Special Permit: Location of a Van Transportation business at 1011 W. Sylvester Street (Miguel Martinez, MF #00-45-SP): To approve the special permit for the location of an interstate van transportation business at 1011 West Sylvester Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. K) Pre-Zone: Development of Zoning for the Road 100 Annexation Area (City of Pasco) (MF #00-36-ZD): To set 7:00 p.m., September 18, 2000 as the time and date to hold a closed record hearing to consider the Planning Commission recommendation for zoning of the Road 100 annexation area. L) Transfer of 4.77 acres (Johnson) Park Property from Franklin County to City of Pasco: To approve the amendment to IAC Project Agreement (85-051A) transferring project sponsorship from Franklin County to City of Pasco, and to authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary documents to effect the land transfer. M) Sales/Marketing Help at City View Cemetery: To authorize the City Manager to retain sales/marketing help at City View Cemetery within current cemetery funding. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Yard of the Month Award: Mayor Garrison presented Yard of the Month Awards for July, 2000 to the following Pasco residents: Blanca & Pedro Murillo, 116 N. Douglas Avenue. Maria & Francisco Cabrera, 916 W. Jan Street (unable to attend). Betty & Bill Brown, 215 Willow Court. Gail & Buddy Wallace, 1916 W. Ruby Street (unable to attend). Tamara & Leon Mathews, 4208 W. Ruby Street. Brigitte & Larry Beem, 4510 Cholla Drive. Orma & Richard Weaver, 6311 Camden Drive (unable to attend). Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session at 7:09 p.m., for approximately 10 minutes, for the purpose of discussing litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel and reconvened the regular meeting at 7:21 p.m. VISITORS: None. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2000 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Emergency Medical Services Meeting — Aug 7, 2000 : Ms. Francik reported that, in the past, there were grants for various improvements available for very needy districts, however, the State is no longer willing to handle these grants and is considering dividing the monies equally between the participating agencies. Ms. Francik reported that the Regional Council disagrees with this proposal and feels the smaller districts, that often need the most help upgrading their systems and equipment, will not get the funding they need. The Regional Council suggested that the City Councils write letters to the Regional Council stating opposition to the proposed change in procedures. Ms. Francik, however, was unsure about the Regional Council's position and noted she would review it with the City Manager and Franklin County. Parks & Recreation: Ms. Francik also reported that the Parks & Recreation Department is doing great business. There are more baseball teams, swimming lessons are full, the cemetery is looking great and the parks are looking great. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Agreement with OLOL Hospital for Ground Medical Transport Services: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to table the agreement for Ground Medical Transport Services until the next regular meeting of the Council. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the City's Water System Plan Update: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the City's Water System Plan Update not to exceed $49,300 and to include that amount in the Year End Supplemental Budget. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Contract for New Utility Bills: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the proposed contract with Databar, Inc., to process, collate and mail utility billings and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2000 Water Rights Agreement for Lakeview Mobile Home Park: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the letter agreement between the City and the Carlyle Group regarding the exchange of certain water rights to the City in consideration for connection of certain property to the municipal sewer system and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the letter agreement. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Award of 2000 Sewer Replacement, Project No. 00-1-01: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the bid for the 2000 Sewer Replacement, Project No. 00-1-01, to the low bidder, Badger, Inc., in the amount of$74,956.91 including sales tax and further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Award of Road 60 AC Water Pipe Replacement Program, Project No. 00-2-07: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the bid for the Road 60 AC Water Pipe Replacement Program, Project No. 00-2-07, to the low bidder, Watts Construction, Inc., in the amount of $92,888.91 including sales tax and further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Award of Court Street Overlay, Project No. 00-3-06: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the bid for the Court Street Overlay, Project No. 00-3-06, to the low bidder, Transtate Paving Co., Inc., in the amount of $135,983.50, and further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Award of 2000 Traffic Signal Improvements, Project No. 00-4-01: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the bid for the 2000 Traffic Signal Improvements, Project No. 00-4-01, to the low bidder, Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount of $45,626.00 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Award of Sylvester @ 24'Avenue School Crossing, Project No. 00-4-03: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the bid for the Sylvester @ 24ffi Avenue School Crossing, Project No. 00-4-03, to the low bidder, Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount of $11,150 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: None. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2000 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session at 7:34 p.m. for the purpose of considering acquisition of real estate; discuss enforcement actions with legal counsel; and discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel. The executive session was expected to last approximately 30 minutes. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. h } Michael L. Garrison, Mayor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21't day of August, 2000. -5-