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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 2001
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; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney;
Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Erin Forrest,
City Engineer; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director;
Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief, Richard Smith,
Community & Economic Dev. Director; Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant;
and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Strode
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
January 16, 2001,
B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of
$246,475.79 ($246,475.79 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered
123597 through 123753). (2000 expenses.)
To approve General Claims in the amount of $435,645.98 ($50,013.31
being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3542, 3547 and 3549; and
$385,627.67 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 123754 through
124015). (2001 expenses.)
Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of
$886,095.42; Payroll Voucher Nos. 022190 through 022372; and EFT
Deposit Nos. 005868 through 006015.
C) Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Easement — Metropolitan Mortgage &
Securities Co., Inc., Broadmoor Park: To accept the sanitary sewer
easement as granted by Metropolitan Mortgage & Securities Co., Inc.,
and further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the easement.
D) Resolution No. 2570 — Proposed vacation of Portions of New York Street
Duluth Street, Front Avenue and the alleys in Blocks 110 and 111,
Pasco Land Company's I" Addition and the alleys in Blocks 11 and 12,
Frey's Addition: To approve Resolution No. 2570, fixing 7:00 p.m.,
March5, 2001 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the
proposed vacation.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
None.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 2001
VISITORS:
Mr. Don Barnes, of Coldwell Banker addressed Council representing Mr. &
Mrs. Mejildo Mejia and Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Enriques who have submitted an
offer to purchase the old city hall building. Mr. Barnes wished to submit a
letter to Council for their use and consideration in the decision making
process. Mr. Barnes asked that Council give his clients a fair and reasonable
opportunity to complete the transaction as proposed.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 3459
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF
NORTH FOURTH AVENUE FROM C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS)
TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL).
MOTION: Ordinance No. 3459, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 3459, rezoning a portion of the Bolin Addition and Short
Plat 81-6 from C-1 to I-1 with a concomitant agreement as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3460
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAGES FOR CERTTAIN
NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-REPRESENTED PERSONNEL
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2001.
MOTION: Ordinance No. 3460, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 3460, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the non-
represented wage plan for year 2001. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3461
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A COST-OF-LIVING
ADJUSTMENT IN THE MANAGEMENT SALARY PLAN FOR
THE YEAR 2001.
MOTION: Ordinance No. 3461, was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 3461, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the
management salary plan for year 2001. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 2001
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Award of ULID 140 Project No. 00-6-01:
MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to award the bid for ULID 140, Project No. 00-
6-01, to the low bidder, Sharpe & Preszler Construction Company, Inc., in the
amount of $52,235.04 including sales tax and, further, to authorize the
Mayor the sign the contract documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Market Study for East Pasco Retail/Grocery Store:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Retail Research Group to provide market and economic
analysis services in an amount not to exceed $6,000. Mr. Strode seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Joint Litigation Agreement for FFTF:
MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to table Council action on the Joint Litigation
Agreement for FFTF until the next regular meeting of February 20, 2001.
Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
Execute Session:
Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session at 7:10 p.m., for
approximately 40 minutes, to establish the sale price or lease amount for real
estate, to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel and to discuss
collective bargaining strategy and proposals. Mayor Garrison reconvened the
regular meeting at 7:55 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Michael L. Garrison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 20'x' day of February, 2001.
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