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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.10.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 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; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Van Voorhies, City Engineer; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; and Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Garrison acknowledged the arrival of Mr. Jackson. 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 September 16, 2002. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,010,630.87 ($71,1 13.12 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3835, 3837 and 3841; and $939,5 17.75 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 133037 through 133073). Payroll. Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,049,034.31; Payroll Voucher Nos. 026613 through 026819; and EFT Deposit Nos. 12490 through 12832. C) Agree ent with Pasco Housing Autho= for the use of HOME Funds to Develop Owner-Occupied Housing within the Redwood Addition: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Project Subrecipient Agreement with the Pasco Housing Authority to use HOME Funds for the development of owner-occupied housing within the Redwood Addition. D) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement - North Franklin Public Hospital District: To approve the Interlocal Agreement with North Franklin County Hospital District to provide "Intercept" paramedic services and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. E) Resolution No. 2698: To approve Resolution No. 2698, accepting the work performed by Nelson Well Drilling, Inc., for the Sports Complex Replacement Well, Project No. 01-2-09. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: "Yard of the Month" Awards: The following Pasco residents were invited to attend the Council meeting to receive Certificates of Appreciation from Mayor Michael L. Garrison for "Yard of the Month," September 2002. -l- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2002 Jean and Phillip Bohnstengel, 603 N. Douglas. Frances Leger, 1820 11' Avenue. Mary Beth and Ben Harlow, 5600 W. Sinai Drive (unable to attend). Magdalena and Valentin Escalera, 1508 W. Jay Street. Neva Corkrum, 4121 Nixon Street. Delia and Kevin Moser, 6407 Comisky Drive. Yong and Mike Ragland, 7915 Quadra Drive (unable to attend). VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Initiative 790: Mr. Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, addressed Council and explained that after a brief discussion at the September 30t" Workshop meeting, Council concluded that a hearing should be scheduled to take public comment on whether or not to take a position on the initiative. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO TAKE PUBLIC COMMENT EITHER FOR OR AGAINST INITIATIVE 790. Mr. Rick Walsh, 62103 E. 44t" PRSE, Benton City, spoke as the vice president of the Washington State Council of Firefighters in support of the initiative as a means allowing firefighters and police officers to have a voice in how their pensions are handled. Mr. Crutchfield explained the initiative does more than give pensioners a voice in the management of their pension system. 1-790 will require all investment returns in excess of the actuarial estimate to be set aside to pay for increased pension benefits; because those funds will not be available to offset investment losses in down years, contribution rates will necessarily increase over time. In addition, 1-790 explicitly authorizes the new board, composed of a majority of police officers and fire fighters, to increase the pension benefits more than double the present cost level without approval of the state legislature. Mr. Ken Meyers, 227206 E. Gamefarm Rd, Kennewick, spoke as the president of Local 1433 (Pasco Firefighters) in support of the initiative as a way to have a representative board and felt it was a win-win situation. Mr. Crutchfield noted for the record that he had provided Council with copies of a series of articles published by the Oregonian newspaper about the experience in Oregon when they changed their pension system management to a majority of employees resulting in a system that is now going to require tremendous increases in contribution rates to make up the short-fall because the benefits were increased at a time when the stock market was returning significant investment returns to the fund. When it turned south the pension benefits, which were already committed, couldn't be changed. They now have a dire situation financially in the State of Oregon. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2002 Following three (3) calls from Mayor Garrison for comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmembers clarified and discussed the probable effects of I-790. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved that the City Council officially oppose the adoption of Initiative 790. Mr. Larsen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant: Captain Mike Aldridge, Police Department, addressed Council and explained that the proposed use for the Block Grant funds would be for the expansion of the wireless network to allow officers to spend more time in the field, transmit reports to the station for processing and access all services of the network from their patrol cars. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT. 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 approve the use of 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds to expand the police department wireless local area network to enable access to the City Hall network from remote locations. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 139: Mr. Van Voorhies, City Engineer, addressed Council, staff and the audience and gave a brief overview of the LID process. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LID 139. 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. 3564 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 139 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LAYING ASPHALT FOR NEW STREETS, INSTALLING SANITARY SEWERS AND STREET LIGHTING EAST OF UTAH AVENUE TO ELM AVENUE AND NORTH OF HIGHLAND STREET TO SHEPPARD STREET, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3427, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING (A PART OF) THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AS SHOWN ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3564, confirming the Final Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District No. 139. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2002 Street Vacation - Portions of North 15th Avenue between Clark Street and Bonneville Street(MF #02-106-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. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF NORTH 15TH AVENUE. 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. 3565 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF NORTH 15TH AVENUE. MOTION: Ms. Francik to adopt Ordinance No. 3565, vacating a portion of North 15' Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Alley Vacation - North/South Alleys in Blocks 1, 4, 5 and 6 Plat of Highland Park Homes fMF 02-116-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. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 1, 4, 5 AND 6 PLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK HOMES. 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. 3566 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 1, 4, 5 AND 6 PLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK HOMES. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3566, vacating the north/south alleys in Blocks 1, 4, 5 and 6 Plat of Highland Park Homes and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 2699 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2699, confirming the Mayor's appointments to the Public Facilities District Board of Directors. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2002 RESOLUTION NO. 2700 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HALEY ESTATES. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2700, approving the preliminary plat for Haley Estates. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to amend concomitant agreement item #12 to read "a note shall be placed on the face of all final plats stating that the plat is in the vicinity of the west property of the actively operating Tri-Cities Airport and as such this plat will periodically experience airport noise. Mr. Kilbury seconded the motion. Motion to amend carried (No - Strode). Motion as amended carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3567 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY, INCLUDING THE SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM OF STORM OR SURFACE WATER SEWERS AS A PART THEREOF; ADOPTING A SYSTEM OR PLAN OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $5,945,000 PAR VALUE OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 2002, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE SYSTEM OR PLAN ADOPTED BY THIS ORDINANCE AND TO PAY THE COST OF ISSUING AND SELLING THOSE BONDS; FIXING THE DATE, FORM, DENOMINATION, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES, TERMS AND COVENANTS OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN; (PROVIDING FOR BOND INSURANCE) AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3567, an ordinance relating to the Waterworks Utility of the City, including the Sanitary Sewerage System and the system of Storm or Surface Water Sewers as a part thereof, adopting a system or plan of additions to and betterments and extensions of the Waterworks Utility, providing for the issuance and sale of $5,945,000 par value of Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds, 2002, for the purpose of carrying out the System or Plan adopted by this ordinance and to pay the cost of issuing and selling those Bonds; fining the date, form, denomination, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds authorized herein; providing for bond insurance; and providing for the sale and delivery of the bonds to Banc of America Securities LLC of Seattle, Washington. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3568 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO CONTRACTING INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,635,000 PAR VALUE OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS, 2002, OF THE CITY FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES TO PROVIDE FUNDS WITH WHICH TO PAY A PART OF THE -5- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2002 COST OF LOWERING THE DIKE ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER BETWEEN THE BLUE AND CABLE BRIDGES, CREATING PARK IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLING FIRE HYDRANTS IN NEWLY ANNEXED PARTS OF THE CITY, REMODELING CITY HALL; AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS WITH WHICH TO PAY THE COST OF ADVANCE REFUNDING THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 1995, PAYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF SUCH REFUNDING AND THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE BONDS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND FOR THE USE AND APPLICATION OF THE MONEY DERIVED FROM THOSE INVESTMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST, N.A. OF PORTLAND, OREGON AS REFUNDING TRUSTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE CALL, PAYMENT AND REDEMPTION OF THE OUTSTANDING BONDS TO BE REFUNDED; FIXING THE DATE, FORM, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES, TERMS AND COVENANTS OF THE BONDS; ESTABLISHING A BOND REDEMPTION FUND AND A CONSTRUCTION FUND; (PROVIDING FOR BOND INSURANCE;) AND APPROVING THE SALE AND PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3568, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $3,635,000 Limited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, 2002, of the City for general purposes to provide funds with which to Advance Refund the Callable portion of the City's Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1995, maturing on April 1 of the years 2006 through 2009, inclusively, and 2015, pay a part of the costs of lowering the dike along the Columbia River between the Blue and Cable Bridges, creating park improvements, installing fire hydrants in newly annexed parts of the City, and remodeling City Hall; fixing the date, form, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; establishing a Bond Redemption Fund and a Construction Fund; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Banc of America Securities LLC of Seattle, Washington. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Larsen). ORDINANCE NO. 3569 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE 5 ENTITLED "BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS" BY REMOVING RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL, CHARITABLE, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM BUSINESS REGULATIONS; AMENDING PMC SECTION 5.04.010 "DEFINITIONS"; CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 5.07 "OCCUPANCY REGISTRATION" PROVIDING FOR AN OCCUPANCY REGISTRATION FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS; AMENDING PMC SECTION 5.08.0 10 "DEFINITION" CLARIFYING THE APPLICATION OF SOLICITOR'S LICENSE TO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATIONS ONLY; AND AMENDING PMC SECTION 5.25.065 "OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVALS - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS" EXCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FINANCIAL STATEMENT FROM RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL, CHARITABLE AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. -6- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2002 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3569, amending Title 5 by clarifying the licensing regulations applicable to religious, political, charitable and other non-profit organizations and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3570 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANNEXATION AND ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3570, annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3571 AN ORDINANCE ASSIGNING ZONING TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3571, establishing zoning for the Savage annexation area and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3572 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANNEXATION AND ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3572, annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3573 AN ORDINANCE ASSIGNING ZONING TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3573, establishing zoning for the Dozier annexation area and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Filter Modifications Project: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Filter Modifications Project and, further, authorize the -7- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2002 Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Water Distribution Line Extensions, Project No. 02-2-04: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the base bid only for the 2002 Water Distribution Line Extensions, Project No. 02-2-04, to Sharpe and Preszler Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $196,268.03 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. Our Lady of Lourdes Crosswalk at 4h and Nixon, Project No. 02-3-02: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the Base Bid with Alternate A for the Our Lady of Lourdes Crosswalk at 4' and Nixon, Project No. 02-3-02, to Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount of $53,300.50 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Road 100 Sewer/Water Extension, Project Nos. 02-1-02 and 02-2-03: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Road 100 Sewer/Water Extension, Project Nos. 02-1-02 and 02-2-03, to Rotschy, Inc., in the amount of $360,896.22 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 - Desert Estates Phase I (Camp Corporation) (MF #02-132-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Desert Estates Phase I. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Final Plat -Vintage Village (Aho Construction) (MF #02-107-FP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Vintage Village Phase I. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Church expansion at 1610 Alton (Fraternity Christian Temple) (MF #02-83-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for the Fraternity Christian Temple Church addition at 1610 Alton, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to amend #9 of the approval conditions to read, "the special permit shall be null and void if the required improvements are not made and a City of Pasco Occupancy Registration has not been obtained by October 31, 2003." Mr. Larsen seconded the motion. Motion to amend carried unanimously. Motion as amended carried unanimously. Special Permit: Church location at 316 N. IIffi Avenue (Good News Outreach) (MF #02-114-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for the Good News Outreach Church addition at 316 N. 1 Its' Avenue, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. -8- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2002 MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to amend #3 of the approval conditions to remove the words "City of Pasco No Fee Business License" and replace them with "City of Pasco Occupancy Registration". Mr. Larsen seconded the motion. Motion to amend carried unanimously. Motion as amended carried unanimously. Special Permit: Day Care Center, 1803 W. Bonneville Street (MF #02- 113-SP : MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for a day care center at 1803 W. Bonneville Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Mini-Storage in a C-1 Zone on Saint Thomas Drive (TJ Landco LLC) (MF #02-110-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for a mini- storage facility on Saint Thomas Drive, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Miscellaneous Traffic Signals Project, Project No. 02-4-01: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for Schedule A plus B (Leotek, Inc.) for the 2002 Miscellaneous Traffic Signals, Project No. 02- 4-01 to Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount of$79,338.00 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: None. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: c Michael L. Garrison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21$ day of October, 2002. -9-