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Home My WebLink About2001.12.17 Council Minutes 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 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 4 Jackson, Chris Jensen, Michael Garrison, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Sandra B. Fowler, Acting City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Jim Chase, Finance Manager; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant; and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: i 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 dated December 3, 2001. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $771,822.06 ($61,617.69 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3703 and 3706; and $710,204.37 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 128648 through 128862). Bad Debt Write-offs: To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, liens and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of $99,040.57 and, of that amount, authorize $94,517.67 be turned over for collection. C) Resolution No. 2630 - prowsed vacation of the unused portions of East Lewis Street adjacent Blocks 6 & 7 Avery's Addition: To approve Resolution No. 2630, fixing 7:00 p.m., January 22, 2002 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. D) Resolution No. 2631: To approve Resolution No. 2631, confirming the Mayor's reappointment of Mary Ramirez as Municipal Court Judge. E) Resolution No. 2632: To approve Resolution No. 2632, approving the changes in the International City Managers Association Deferred Compensation Plan. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. 4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 2001 VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2001 Annual Budget Supplement: ORDINANCE NO. 3518 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENT THERETO; BY APPROPRIATING AND RE-APPROPRIATING REVENUE; BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY; BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND THE BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2001 ANNUAL BUDGET SUPPLEMENT. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Garrison for comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Tom Larsen, of 3320 W. Pearl St., expressed concern regarding the $15,000 supplement to fluoridation of the City water system. Staff explained that the supplement was a budget house keeping matter for the Capital Budget and that the monies had already been spent on the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3518, amending the 2001 Operating Budget by providing a supplement thereto in the amount of $1,334,500 and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 2001 Capital Improvements Budget Supplement: ORDINANCE NO. 3519 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2001. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2001. 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. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3519, amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget by providing a supplement thereto in the amount of $3,205,500 and authorize publication by -2- MINUTES REGULAR.MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 2001 summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Street Vacation - Portions of South 12' Avenue and West Washington Street (MF #01-101-V1: 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. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION OF SOUTH 12TH AVENUE AND WEST WASHINGTON STREET. 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. 3520 AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF SOUTH 12TH AVENUE AND WEST WASHINGTON STREET. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3520 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3520, vacating portions of South 12' Avenue and West Washington Street and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3509 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2002. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3509 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3509, adopting the 2002 Annual Operating Budget and to authorize the publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 3510 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2002. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3510 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3510, adopting the 2002 Capital Projects Budget and to authorize the publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2633 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTER-FUND LOANS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE AMBULANCE SERVICE FUND IN THE SUM OF $60,000 TO THE CEMETERY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,600, TO THE TRAC DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATING FUND IN THE SUM OF $115,500 AND TO THE STADIUM/CONVENTION CENTER FUND IN THE SUM OF $16,500. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 2001 MOTION: Resolution No. 2633 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2633, authorizing inter-fund loans from the General Fund to the Ambulance Service Fund in the amount of $60,000, to the Cemetery Fund in the amount of $16,600, TRAC Development and Operating Fund in the amount of$115,500, and to the Stadium/Convention Center Fund in the amount of $16,500. Mr. XXX seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3521 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.05 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "AMBULANCE SERVICE EXCISE TAX." MOTION: Ordinance No. 3521 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3521, amending Section 3.03.030, 3.05.050 and 3.05.140 of the Pasco Municipal Code covering the excise tax levy and delinquency assessment for ambulance service and to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3522 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAGES FOR CERTAIN NON- MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2002. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3522 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3522, concerning wages for certain non- management personnel for the calendar year 2002 and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3523 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SALARIES FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2002. MOTION: Ordinance No. 3523 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3523, concerning the salaries for management positions for the calendar year 2002 and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3524 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington, repealing Chapter 5.05 entitled `"Trade Shows, Exhibitions and Temporary Special Events"; Chapter 5.24 entitled "Dance Halls and Dances"; Chapter 10.96 entitled "Parades, Processions, or Other Organized Formation of Persons or Vehicles on the Public Streets and Ways"; and enacting Chapter 5.25 entitled "Special Events and Entertainment." MOTION: Ordinance No. 3524 was read by title only. Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3524, repealing Chapters 5.05, 5.24 and 10.96 of the Pasco Municipal Code and enacting Chapter 5.25 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled Special Events and Entertainment and to -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 2001 authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Mr. Richard Ding, of 4212 W. Henry St., addressed Council to ask if the ordinance excluded churches? Mr. Crutchfield explained that staff has inserted into the proposed ordinance the same exemption language that has been in the ordinance for approximately 30 years, so as to avoid confusion. Mr. Gary Benfield, of 3405 S. Auburn, Kennewick, asked if an event sponsored by his church with approximately 300 to 500 in attendance held in Memorial Park would be affected by the new ordinance? Mr. Strebel explained that an event of that size would require a permit and the ordinance is structured so that as the size of the event grows the permit requirements become more detailed. Ms. Eileen Crawford, of 4506 Yuma Dr., asked if organizations such as the Salvation Army, Partners-n-Pals, etc., who utilize City parks during the summer, would be affected by the ordinance? Mr. Strebel explained that those agencies historically have not asked to utilize the park in such a manner that would trigger the requirement of a permit; thus, they should not be affected by this ordinance. Mr. Strebel further explained that the ordinance provides that fees can be waived for bonafide, non-profit Qrganizations and any issues that are protected by the Constitution and; thus, protect smaller organizations from undue burdens. Mr. Tom Larsen, of 3320 W. Pearl St., expressed concern regarding sections of the ordinance that he felt were too invasive, i.e., depending on the type of event a financial statement, a list of officers, etc., could be required. Mr. Larsen felt this was none of the City's business. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Jail Interlocal Agreement - 2002: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for Jail/Prisoner-Lodging Services and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Award to Councilmember Jensen: Mr. Crutchfield thanked Mr. Jensen for his years of service to the City of Pasco and presented him with a clock. Mr. Jensen thanked his fellow Councilmembers and staff for the memento. Mr. Jensen stated he was glad to have been of service to the City of Pasco. -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 2001 Mr. Lathim also thanked his fellow Councilmembers and staff for the memento presented to him at the Awards Banquet and stated he would miss serving on and with the Council for the good of Pasco. Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session at 7:48 P.m. to discuss real estate, the sale of real estate and an employee evaluation for approximately 35 minutes. Mayor Garrison reconvened the regular meeting at 8:22. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the purchase and sale agreement with Irrigation Water Inc., as amended to delete the last line in Section 9 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION: Mrs. Francik moved to authorize a performance merit award of $6,000 to the City Manager for calendar year 2001. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: �'J Michael L. G 'son, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of January, 2002. -6-