HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.03.15 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Charles Kilbury, Michael Garrison, Eileen Crawford, Torn
Larsen, Rebecca Francik, and Matt Watkins. Joe Jackson was excused.
Staff 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; Denis Austin, Police Chief; and Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated March 1, 2004.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,302,382.58 ($62,200.98 being in
the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4086 and 4089, and $1,240,181.60 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 141573 through 141820).
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$145,404.71 and, of that amount, authorize $141,443.00 be turned over
for collection.
(c) Franchise Agreement for a Sign Kiosk(MF#04-04-I):
To approve the franchise agreement with Broadmoor Leasing for a Kiosk sign to be
placed in St. Thomas Drive and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement.
(d) Municipal Court Staffing Revision:
To authorize one additional Probation Clerk position in Municipal Court contingent
on elimination of one Court Services Specialist position.
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To approve the Personal Services Contract with J&J Security for the provision of
court security services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement.
(e) Resolution No. 2802, a resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the vacation of a portion of Road 32.
To approve Resolution No. 2802, fixing 7:00 p.m., April 19, 2004 as the time and
date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Crawford
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Garrison recognized a group of Boy Scouts in the audience who are earning their
Citizenship and Community Merit Badge.
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mayor Garrison stated the City of Kennewick and Senator Mike Hewitt thanked the City
of Pasco for the $15,000 contribution to the Playground of Dreams.
He also noted the Shoreline Lease Signing Ceremony is 11 a.m., March 26`", at the
Columbia River Shore Levee at Road 39.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street & Alley Vacation: Montagne Street and the North/South Alley in Block 17
McLeod's Addition (MF#04-25-V):
Mr. McDonald, City Planner, presented the details of the street vacation.
MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
THE VACATION OF MONTAGNE STREET AND THE NORTHISOUTH ALLEY IN
BLOCK 17 MCLEOD'S ADDITION.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,
EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING NONE, THE PUBLIC HEARING
WAS DECLARED CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3662,an Ordinance vacating Montagne Street and the North/South Alley
in Block 17, McLeod's Addition.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3662, vacating Montagne Street
and the North/South Alley in Block 17, McLeod's Addition and, further, to authorize
publication by summary only. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Street & Alley Vacation: A portion of Arthur Street (51h Avenue) and a portion of
the East/West Alley in Block 6, Sylvester's Addition (MF#04-21-V):
Mr. McDonald, City Planner,presented the details of the street vacation.
MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
THE VACATION OF ARTHUR STREET (5TH AVENUE) AND A PORTION OF THE
EAST/WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 6, SYLVESTER'S ADDITION.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,
EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING NONE, THE PUBLIC HEARING
WAS DECLARED CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3663, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Arthur Street, A Portion of
Nixon Street and a Portion of the Alley in Block 6, Sylvester's Addition.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3663, vacating a portion of
Arthur Street (5`h Avenue) and a portion of the East/West Alley in Block 6, Sylvester's
Addition and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Crawford
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Easement/Street Vacation: A portion of a 30 foot Easement in the Southeast
Quarter of Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 29 East(MF#04-20-V):
Mr. McDonald, City Planner, presented the details of the street vacation.
MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER
THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A 30 FOOT EASEMENT IN THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29
EAST.
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FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,
EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING NONE, THE PUBLIC HEARING
WAS DECLARED CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3664, an Ordinance vacating an Easement and Road Right-of-Way in the
Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 29 East.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3664, vacating a 30 foot
Easement in the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 29 East and,
further, to authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Reconsideration of Irrigation Utility Fees Ordinance:
Ordinance No. 3659, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Chapter
13.61 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding Irrigation Utility Fees.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3659, amending Chapter 13.61
of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding irrigation utility fees and, further, to authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll
Call vote.
Ordinance No. 3665, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Chapter
3.07 "Fee Summary," Section 3.07.2 10 "Irrigation Water Utility."
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3665, amending Chapter 3.07
"Fee Summary" regarding irrigation water utility fees and, further, to authorize
publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll
Call vote.
Resolution No. 2803, a Resolution establishing a Process for Appointments to City
Boards and Commissions.
Council and Staff discussed the specifics of the suggested process for appointments.
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to amend Resolution No. 2803 by deleting the words
`at least two, but not more than', so it would read `appointed annually, and consist of
three members, including the Mayor.' Mr. Kilbury seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2803 as amended,
establishing a process for appointments to city boards and commissions. Ms. Crawford
seconded. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Yes — Kilbury, Watkins, Francik,
Garrison, Crawford. No—Larsen.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Latecomers Agreement—Aho Construction I,Inc., Chapel Hill Blvd.:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Latecomers Agreement with Aho
Construction I, Inc., for Chapel Hill Blvd. and, further, authorize the City Manager to
sign the agreement. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Yes—Francik, Garrison, Crawford, Kilbury, Watkins. No—Larsen.
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NEW BUSINESS:
2004 Crack Sealing Project, Project No. 04-3-07:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 2004 Crack Sealing Project,
Project No. 04-3-07 to BCV, Inc., in the amount of$124,375.00 and, further, authorize
the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried by
unanimous Roll Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Because March contains five Mondays, Mr. Crutchfield requested Council delay the next
Workshop meeting to March 291h, to allow staff further time to prepare agenda items.
Council concurred.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to consider acquisition of Real
Estate.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Michael L. UaTTison, Mayor Webster U. Jackson, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2004
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