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Home My WebLink About2002.11.18 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Joe Jackson, Eileen Crawford, Michael Garrison, Tom Larsen, and Carl Strode. Counciimember(s) absent: Rebecca Francik. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Jim Chase, Finance Manage; Van Voorhies, City Engineer; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Jackson 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 November 4, 2002. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $999,778.02 ($46,271.13 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3856 and 3860; and $953,506.89 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 133803 through 134015). Bad Debt Write-offs: To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of$84,562.33 and, of that amount, authorize $76,335.92 be turned over for collection. C) Resolution No. 2709: To approve Resolution No. 2709, accepting the work performed by Ray Poland & Sons, Inc., under contract for the 2002 Handicap Ramps, Project No. 02-3-05. D) Resolution No. 2710: To approve Resolution No. 2710, accepting the Universal Hiring Program Grant for three additional police officers. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: _Presentation of Proclamation for "National Family Week" November 24 - 30, 2002: Mayor Michael L. Garrison presented a Proclamation to Jerry Carroll declaring the week of November 24-30, 2002 as "National Family Week". Mr. Carroll thanked the Mayor and the City Council for setting aside time for our community to recognize the importance of family. -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 2002 VISITORS: Mr. Charles Hall, of 2512 Rd. 96, expressed his concern about a neighbor that was required to remove a swing set from their front yard in order to be in compliance with the municipal code. Mr. Hall felt it wasn't fair. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Setting the 2003 Property Tax Levy: Mr. Chase informed those present that the Franklin County Auditor advised that the City will have an estimated assessed valuation of $1,299,253,110 for 2003 taxes. This figure is only a preliminary number and is subject to change. This amount includes new construction of $82,151,000 and estimated annexations at approximately $56,025,000. Mr. Chase also explained that the amount of property tax used to balance the Preliminary Budget is $3,500,000 and will reduce the levy rate per $1,000 of assessed valuation to $2.6939. Staff would suggest protecting or preserving this future levy capacity per RCW 84.55.092. The City has preserved its capacity in the past 10 years and adding the unused portion from this year the amount would grow to approximately $948,650. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2003 AD VALOREM TAX LEVY. 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. 3582 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2003 AD VALOREM TAX LEVY, A LEVY FOR THE 1993 UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, A LEVY FOR THE 1999 UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND A LEVY FOR THE 2002 UNLIMITED GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS IN THE CITY OF PASCO IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3582, providing for the 2003 Ad Valorem Tax, a levy for the 1993 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds and the 2002 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3583 AN ORDINANCE PRESERVING PROPERTY TAX LEVY CAPACITY IN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON FOR FISCAL YEARS AFTER 2003 IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 2002 MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3583, preserving property tax levy capacity for fiscal years after 2003 in accordance with state law and authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Larsen). ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Pasco City Community Renewal and Housing Authority: RESOLUTION NO. 2708 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE EXERCISE OF COMMUNITY RENEWAL AGENCY POWERS FOR THE CORRECTION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF BLIGHTED AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2708, providing for the exercise of community renewal agency powers for the correction and improvement of blighted areas within the City of Pasco. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Larsen). ORDINANCE NO. 3580 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DISSOLVING THE JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND FRANKLIN COUNTY. MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3580, dissolving the joint Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carved (No - Larsen). ORDINANCE NO. 3581 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE RE-CREATION OF A CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND EMPOWERING IT TO ACT AS A COMMUNITY RENEWAL AGENCY, HEREBY CREATING THE "PASCO COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY" AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 2.36A "PASCO COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY.,, MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3581, establishing a City of Pasco Community Renewal and Housing Authority and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried (No - Larsen). NEW BUSINESS: Nava Base Lift Station, Project No. 97-1-04: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to award the low bid for the Navy Base Lift Station, Project No. 97-1-04, to Allstar, Inc., in the amount of $173,189.79 including sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 2002 sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 28' Avenue and Lewis Street Signal Replacement, Project No. 02-4-03: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to award the low bid for the 28' Avenue and Lewis Street Signal Replacement, Project No. 02-4-03, to Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount of $89,098.50 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Backwash Phase III, Project No. 02-2-11: MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to award the low bid for the Backwash Phase III, Project No. 02-2-11, to Paragon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of$275,267.19 including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Final Plat: Mediterranean Villas Phase I (Fortunato, Inc.) (MF #02-157- FP): MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve the final plat for Mediterranean Villas Phase I. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Executive Session: Mayor Garrison recessed to an executive session at 7:55 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to consider acquisition of real estate and establish the sale price and/or lease amount of real estate. Mayor Garrison reconvened the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: c Michael L. Garrison, Mayor Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 2" day of December, 2002. -4-