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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.01.22 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2002 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, Eileen Crawford, Michael Garrison, Tom Larsen, Rebecca F rancik, and Carl Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Erin Forrest, City Engineer; Jim Chase, Finance Manager; 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 dated January 7, 2002. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $770,193.95 ($58,626.30 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3714, 3717 and 3718; and $711,567.65 consisting of Claim 'Warrants numbered 129101 through 129229). 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 $135,366.21 and, of that amount, authorize $130,410.19 be turned over for collection. C) Resolution No. 2637: To approve Resolution No. 2637, accepting the work performed by Hughes-Sillers, Inc., under contract for the Pasco Softball Complex Water Playground, Project No. 01-2-08. D) Resolution No. 2638: To approve Resolution No. 2638, urging the state legislature to authorize and approve funding for a detailed study of east-west passenger train service in Eastern Washington, including service to Pasco. E) Resolution No. 2639: To approve Resolution No. 2639, granting an easement to VoiceStream PV/SS PCS L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for installation of utilities related to cellular phone antennas on the Road 68 water tower and, further, to authorize the Mayor to execute the easement on behalf of the City. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. 4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2002 VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Good Roads Association Committee Meeting: Ms. Crawford reported that the Association is reviewing their by-laws and charter to amend them to be able to endorse state and local highways and initiatives. Pasco Downtown Development Association._Meeting: Ms. Crawford reported that she attended for Mr. Kilbury. Items for discussion included: Membership drive; focus and vision for the downtown area. Community Action Committee Meeting: Ms. Crawford reported that she received a good overview of the organization. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Street Vacation - Portions of East Lewis Street Adjacent Blocks 6 & 7 Avery's Addition (MF #01A 14-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 property owner, All Pro Contracting, submitted the petition requesting vacation of the unused portions of Lewis Street adjacent their property to allow utilization of the unused right-of-way for potential commercial development. The right-of-way involved property acquired by the State for the construction of the Lewis Street interchange and, consequently, requires compensation to the City. As a basis for determining the value of the right-of-way, staff considered recent sales of adjoining land and the value established by the County Assessor. The value for this vacation was set at $3,952. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF EAST LEWIS STREET ADJACENT BLOCKS 6 & 7 AVERY'S 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. 3528 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF EAST LEWIS STREET. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3528, vacating the northerly 30 feet of East Lewis Street adjacent Blocks 6 and 7 Avery's Addition and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 2640 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT'S SPECIAL REPLACEMENT (M&O) TAX LEVY. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2002 MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2640, expressing support for the Pasco School District M&O Levy. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Mr. Mike Miller, of 2515 W. Pearl Street, addressed Council and asked for their support of the proposed levy. Mr. Larsen expressed a desire to see a more detailed breakdown of the school district budget. Mr. Crutchfield explained that a detailed breakdown was available from the school district administrative offices and that the proposed resolution could not be postponed to provide Council time to review those details. Ms. Francik explained that she and Ms. Crawford needed to abstain from voting on this motion as they are both employed by the School District Motion carried (Abstained - Francik - Crawford). RESOLUTION NO. 2641 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2641, authorizing the solicitation of proposals for the sale of surplus city property located at the southwest corner of 5' Avenue and Octave Street. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2642 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TITLE AND DEED TO REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 319 NORTH 3RD AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS NP PLAT LOT 8, BLOCK 25, WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2642, accepting title to real property located at 319 North 3`° Avenue. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3529 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTION 2.16.010 RELATING TO CITY COUNCILMEMBER SALARIES. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3529, fixing City Councilmember's salaries and to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3530 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS" (WATER AND SEWERS). -3- MINUTES REGULAR,MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2002 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3530, amending Section 13.04 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding water and sewer billing and to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Larsen). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Contract for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Commercial Kitchen Incubator Project: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, in an amount not to exceed $42,130 with Tate Architects for design services for the Commercial Kitchen Business Incubator Project. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Award of Road 36 Water Main Lowering, Project No. 02-2-08: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the bid for the Road 36 Water Main Lowering, Project No. 02-2-08, to Ray Poland & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $51,817.32 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. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Crone Statistics: Mayor Garrison wanted the public to be aware that 12 years ago the crime rate was 120 victims per 1,000 population and today it's 49 victims per 1,000 population, noting the effectiveness of the City's overall anti-crime efforts. Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session at 7:38 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to discuss the acquisition of real estate. Mayor Garrison reconvened the regular meeting at 7:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael L. Garrison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 4' day of February, 2002. -4-