HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.09.15 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor.
2. ROLL CALL:
By City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Eileen Crawford, Joe Jackson,
Tom Larsen. Mr. Kilbury and Mr. Strode were excused. Ms. Francik arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community & Economic
Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Van
Voorhies, City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Elden
Buerkle, Management Assistant; and Jim Chase, Financial Services Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated September 2, 2003.
(b) Bills and Communications:
1. To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,352,408.03 ($41,182.22 being in
the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3999 and 4000, and $1,311,225.81 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 138692 through 138896).
2. To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, code enforcement
and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in
the total amount of $116,634.43 and, of that amount, authorize $112,618.56 be
turned over for collection.
(c) Downtown Action Plan:
To adopt the August 5, 2003 Pasco Downtown Revitalization Action Plan as a
general guide for the revitalization of downtown Pasco. Removed from Consent
Agenda and placed as Item 9a, Unfinished Business.
(d) Amendment to Downtown Study Contract:
To approve Amendment No. 1 of the Professional Services Agreement with
MAKERS for the downtown study and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
Amendment. Removed from Consent Agenda and placed as Item 9b, Unfinished
Business.
(e) Amended Convention Center Interlocal Agreement:
To approve the Amended Convention Center Financing Interlocal Agreement with
the City of Kennewick and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the amended
agreement.
(f) Contract for Utility Bills:
To approve the proposed contract with Databar, Inc., to process, collate and mail
utility billings and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the contract.
(g) Resolution No. 2764: A Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus City property.
To approve Resolution No. 2764, authorizing the City Manager to solicit proposals
for the sale of surplus City property located on the southeast corner of Court Street
and 32"d Avenue.
(h) Resolution No. 2765: A Resolution approving the CY 2004 Community
Development Block Grant Allocations and Annual Work Plan.
To approve Resolution No. 2765, for the City's 2004 CDBG Allocation Plan.
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(i) Resolution No. 2766: A Resolution accepting work performed by BCV, Inc., under
contract for Project No. 02-3-06, Crack Sealing Project.
To approve Resolution No. 2766, accepting the work performed by BCV, Inc., under
contract for the Crack Sealing Project, Project No. 02-3-06.
(j) September Special Workshop Meeting:
To schedule a Special Workshop Meeting on Monday, September 29, 2003 at 7:00
p.m.,to review the 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
(k) Final Plat: Desert Estates Three, Phase Four(Barton Development) (MF #03-40-
FP):
To approve the final plat for Desert Estates Three, Phase Four.
MOTION: Mr. Jackson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ms.
Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
(a) None.
5. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
(a) Mr. John Williams, 2331 W. "A" Street, Pasco, asked where the proposed parking lot
would be when the dike is lowered along "A" Street. He also stated his concern
about continued noise on "A" street from boom boxes. He would like the City to do
more to stop noise violators.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
(a) Mayor Garrison reported he attended the BF Transit Board Meeting on September 11,
2003. He noted they have committed$40,000 to our signage on Road 32.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
(a) Street Vacation: a portion of East Sheppard Street between North Beech
Avenue and North Wehe Avenue (MF#03-118-V):
MAYOR GARRISON RECONVENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FROM
SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 TO CONSIDER THE EAST SHEPPARD STREET
VACATION.
Following the third and final call for comments, either for or against, Mayor Garrison
declared the public hearing closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 3629, AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF EAST
SHEPPARD STREET AND ASSOCIATED RIGHT-OF-WAY.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3629, vacating a portion of
East Sheppard Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant:
Chief Austin explained the Police Department has applied for $23,008 from the 2003 Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant funding to purchase a computerized firearms training
simulator.
MAYOR GARRISON OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
THE 2003 LOCAL LAW ENFOREMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
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Following the third and final call for comments, either for or against, Mayor Garrison
declared the public hearing closed.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the use of 2003 Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant funds to purchase a computerized firearm training simulator for the
Police Department. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(a) Ordinance No. 3630, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending Section
10.24.040 "Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Zones" amending the speed zone at
various locations throughout the City.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3630, amending Section
10.24.040 "Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Zones" amending speed limits on
various streets in the City. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Crawford.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) Downtown Action Plan:
Mr. Larsen was concerned about the lack of input from downtown business owners.
Those he talked to have already painted and don't want to change their colors.
Mr. Jackson noted MAKERS and Pasco Downtown Development Association
worked over a number of months to put together this plan. He made clear it is just a
plan and this is the first step in the process. It may change as time goes on, but we
want to improve downtown.
Mr. Crutchfield reminded the Council that the opportunity was offered to all
downtown businesses to attend the meetings and be involved in this plan. This plan
does not establish any form of taxation of the downtown businesses.
Ms. Francik stated this is the best plan to revitalize downtown she has seen and hopes
the downtown businesses feel welcome to participate and make this their plan.
Ms. Joyce Haney, President of Pasco Downtown Development Association, stated the
first step of this plan is involving the business owners or nothing will be
accomplished. She noted that they need a plan to move forward and believes this is a
viable, workable plan.
Mr. Manny Sandoval, 2111 N. 19th Dr., Pasco, said many downtown businesses
support this plan and are ready to move forward.
Mr. Dave Cortines, 116 N. 5`h Ave., Pasco, stated that business owners are not
participating because they are not interested in this project. He does not believe the
City should require certain colors for the buildings.
Mr. Crutchfield reminded the Council that businesses are not required to participate
and 100%participation is not needed to move forward with the plan.
Al Yenney, 900 N. Avery, Pasco, spoke against the plan because there has not been
enough business input.
Mayor Garrison noted the Council does not want to exclude anyone from the process.
They want every downtown business owner to be involved.
Mike Miller, Vice President, Moon Security, 507 W. Clark, Pasco, believes in the
revitalization of downtown. He is concerned about the colors, but is willing to work
with the City in this process.
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MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the August 5, 2003 Pasco Downtown
Revitalization Action Plan as a general guide for the revitalization of downtown
Pasco. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.No—Larsen.
(b) Amendment to Downtown Study Contract:
Ms. Crawford requested MAKERS include a list of the businesses that participate in
the color pallet development.
Mr. Garrison requested MAKERS also list the businesses that are notified of the
opportunity to participate.
Mr. Crutchfield noted staff would assure the requested information be gathered.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Amendment No. 1 of the Professional
Services Agreement with MAKERS for the downtown study and, further, authorize
the Mayor to sign the Amendment. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No —
Larsen.
10. NEW BUSINESS:
(a) Sirocco Well House Project, Project No. 03-5-36:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award a contract for the Sirocco Well House
Project, Project No. 03-5-36, to Booth & Sons Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$9,750.00 plus sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
(b) Road 108 Well House Project,Project No. 03-5-37:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award a contract for the Road 108 Well House
Project, Project No. 03-5-37, to Booth & Sons Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$37,028.00 plus sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
11. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
(a) None.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
(a) The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. to discuss potential
litigation with legal counsel and collective bargaining strategy and proposals.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Michael L. Garrison, Mayor ebster U. Jackson .City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of October, 2003.
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