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Home My WebLink About2002.06.17 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 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 Francik, and Carl Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Laura McAloon, Acting City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; and Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session at 8:05 p.m, for approximately 10 minutes to evaluate the qualifications of candidates for appointment to office. Mayor Garrison reconvened the regular meeting at 7:10 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to amend the Consent Agenda by removing Item 3(f) - Resolution No. 2673 and placing it as Item 8(b). Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion as amended carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of the Regular Meeting dated June 3, 2002. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,020,390.81 ($103.02 being in the form of Wire Transfer No. 3792; and $1,020,287.79 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 131408 through 131651). 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 $125,016.70, and of that amount, authorize $120,648.19 be turned over for collection. C) Appointment to Senior Services Advisory Committee: To appoint Ricardo Guardado, to Position No. 1, to appoint Margaret Moore to Position No. 2, and to appoint William (Bill) Emery to Position No. 3 all with the expiration date of 4/01/05. D) Comprehensive Independent Water and Sewer Rate Study: To approve the proposed professional services agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., to assist the City with a Water and Sewer Utility rate study and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. E) Resolution No. 2671: To approve Resolution No. 2671, calling for an election on the question of annexing the property described therein (Savage Annexation). -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2002 Resolution No. 2672: To approve Resolution No. 2672, calling for an election on the question of annexing the property described therein (Dozier Annexation). F) Resolution No. 2673: (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed as Item 8(b). G) Resolution No. 2674: To approve Resolution No. 2674, authorizing staff to segregate Account No. 16E to L.I.D. 126. H) Resolution No. 2675: To approve Resolution No. 2675, authorizing staff to segregate Account No. 05E to L.I.D. 127. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: None. VISITORS: Mr. John Williams, of 2331 W. A St., reminded Council that approximately 5 weeks ago he approached Council and staff for help in his neighborhood with speeding and loud music from passing vehicles. Mr. Williams wanted to know what action, if any, the Council or staff had taken. Chief Austin explained that the word had been given to all officers to enforce the noise ordinance and speeding regulations in the area whenever possible. Mr. Williams suggested many citizens were not aware that having their car stereo too loud was against the law and that the City should publish this information. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ms. Francik informed Council that she had attended a function at the Gordon Brothers Winery where the Governor attended to help promote a new campaign called "The Heart of Washington". PUBLIC HEARINGS: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2003 - 2008: Mr. Voorhies gave a brief overview of the proposed six-year program. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2003-2008. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2676 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET, STORM DRAIN AND BRIDGE PROGRAMS FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING—� PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2002 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2676, thereby adopting the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2003 through 2008. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 3553 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.07 ENTITLED "FEE SUMMARY." MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3553, amending Chapter 3.07 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Fee Summary" and to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Mr. Larsen questioned why there were fee increases, if it was because they were needed? Mr. Crutchfield explained that the proposed increases were necessary to offset costs incurred for those functions. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2673 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE COLUMBIA RIVER AMENDMENT TO THE PASCO URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY PROPOSED BY FRANKLIN COUNTY. Mr. Kilbury felt that over time it would be inevitable that the City would need to provide services for this area and that it shouldn't be sent back to the County. Mr. Larsen felt it would be in the best interest of the City to accept the southern portion of the proposed amendment to the urban growth boundary. Ms. Francik felt it was important for the City to plan its future growth very carefully, especially for water needs, to be sure City resources can support that growth. Mr. Strode concurred with Ms. Francik. Mr. Jackson stated he would support the proposed resolution. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes - Jackson, Strode, Francik, Garrison; No - Larsen, Kilbury, Crawford. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Prolosal for Contract Prosecutor Services: -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2002 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the City Manager to contract for Prosecutorial Services. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Award of Road 68 Widening, Project No. 00-3-08: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the contract for the Road 68 Widening, Project No. 00-3-08, to Inland Asphalt Company in the amount of $694,265.45 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. Final Plat - La Theresa Estates, (2 Lot Subdivision on Road 70 Place) (CADD Development) (MF #02-74-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for La Theresa Estates. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat - Parkside Village 3_(Aho Construction) (MF #02-79-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Parkside Village Phase 3. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat- Sunny Meadows Phase 7 (MF #02-78-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Sunny Meadows Phase 7. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat - Broadmoor Place Phase 2 (Summit Property Development) (MF #02-61-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Broadmoor Place Phase 2. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session at 8:05 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to discuss establishing the sales price or lease amount for real estate and to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel. Mayor Garrison reconvened the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: 0 ichael L. G rnson, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 1" day of July, 2002. -4-