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Home My WebLink About2004.07.19 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 19, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Charles Kilbury, Eileen Crawford, Rebecca Francik, Matt Watkins and Joe Jackson. Tom Larsen was excused. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Doyle Heath, 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. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 6, 2004. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,134,690.79 ($42,006.91 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4144, 4146, 4150 and 4151, and $1,092,683.88 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 143641 through 143848). To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of$140,968.42 and, of that amount, authorize $138,006.39 be turned over for collection. (c) Appointment to Hanford Advisory Board. To appoint Robert Davis to the Pasco seat on the Hanford Advisory Board. (d) Appointment to the Sign Code Advisory Committee. To appoint Larry Carpenter to the at-large position on the Sign Code Advisory Committee. (e) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: To appoint the following to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Hotel Representatives, Troy Woody(Red Lion) and Michelle Frisbee (AmeriSuites); User Representatives, Roger Johnson(Pasco Chamber of Commerce) and Veronica Yzquierdo (Pasco Downtown Development Association); City Council Representative, Mike Garrison. (f) Third Amended Cooperative Action Agreement with the Port of Pasco for the Ainsworth Overpass: To approve the Third Amended Cooperative Action Agreement with the Port of Pasco and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (g) Extension of Meter Reading Contract: To extend the existing contract with Columbia Meter Reading, Inc., for one additional year,through March 31, 2005, and to authorize an increase in compensation of 4% effective April 1, 2004. (h) Final Plat: Montgomery Estates, Phase IV(Copper Basin, Inc.) (MF#04-100- FP): To approve the final plat for Montgomery Estates, Phase IV. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 19, 2004 (i) Resolution No. 2825, a Resolution redesignating the number assigned to the Park Fund Improvements Resolutions, rescinding duplicate Resolution No. 2823 and authorizing the expenditure of Park Fund monies for certain park improvements. To approve Resolution No. 2825, redesignating the number assigned to the Park Fund Improvements Resolution and rescinding duplicate Resolution No. 2823. (j) Resolution No. 2826, a Resolution accepting work performed by Mahaffey Enterprises, Inc., under contract for Project Nos. 03-1-11 and 03-2-19, Crescent Road Sewer/Water Improvements. To approve Resolution No. 2826, accepting the work performed by Mahaffey Enterprises, Inc.,under contract for the Crescent Road Sewer/Water Improvements, Project Nos. 03-1-11 and 3-2-19. (k) Resolution No. 2827, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of the east and west 10 feet of South Main Avenue from East Columbia Street to East Marvin Street. To approve Resolution No. 2827, fixing 7:00 p.m., August 16, 2004 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (1) Resolution No. 2828, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of Court Street from 1st Avenue to the BNSF railroad yard. To approve Resolution No. 2828, fixing 7:00 p.m., August 16, 2004 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (m) Resolution No. 2829, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of North 13th Avenue between Clark Street and Bonneville Street. To approve Resolution No. 2829, fixing 7;00 p.m., August 16, 2004 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (n) Resolution No. 2830, a Resolution accepting work performed by Watts Construction,Inc., under contract for Project No. 04-2-14, Road 111 Irrigation. To approve Resolution No. 2830, accepting the work performed by Watts Construction, Inc., under contract for the Road 111 Irrigation, Project No. 04-2- 14. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Vic Epperly, 8930 W. Canyon Pl. Kennewick, encouraged Council to support the Tri- City Regional Aquatic Center. Ms. Jan Greenwell, 4504 Riverhaven, member of the Board of Directors of the Mid- Columbia Symphony requested a$1,000 contribution to staff the Battelle Performing Arts Business Center. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Kilbury suggested a 10% increase in Councilmembers monthly compensation. Mr. Watkins invited all citizens to attend the Water Follies events. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Annexation Area#10 (MF 04-35-A): 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 19, 2004 Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the Annexation. Ordinance No. 3675, an Ordinance relating to annexation and annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE ANNEXATION. Mr. Sid Grant, 3812 W. Jay St, spoke in favor of the annexation. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ms. Crawford offered to abstain from voting, because family members own property in the proposed annexation area. There were no objections to her voting. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3675, annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No.3676, an Ordinance assigning zoning to certain real property within the City of Pasco. Ms. Crawford offered to abstain from voting, because family members own property in the proposed annexation area. There were no objections to her voting. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3676, establishing zoning for Annexation Area#10. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. East Lewis Street Corridor Enhancements—Resolution for Sidewalk Assessment: Mr. Rick Smith, Community and Economic Development Director, explained the details of the East Lewis Street Corridor Enhancements. Resolution No. 2831, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington,Affirming Resolution No. 2821 providing for the construction and assessment of sidewalk improvements on East Lewis Street and providing for assessment of a portion of the cost of such improvements. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT. Mr. Ed Thiessen, 2204 Rd 64, stated he has property is this area, has attended the neighborhood meetings, and has not been a supporter of the project, but after discussion with staff, he will not oppose the project. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2831, affirming the content of Resolution No. 2821 and approving a maximum rate of assessments against property abutting the East Lewis Street corridor between Elm and Cedar Avenues, Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No.3677, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Chapter 3.05 entitled "Ambulance Service Excise Tax," repealing the Ambulance Excise Tax and amending Section 3.07.010 entitled "Ambulance" establishing the fees for services. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 19, 2004 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3677, repealing the ambulance excise tax and increasing ambulance transport fees, and further authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Sign Code Update: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Beckwith Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed$18,000. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Bid for Sacajawea Heritage Trail(Blue Bridge to Cable Bridge) and Levee 12-1 Lowering Project,Project No. 04-6-01: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the contract for the Sacajawea Heritage Trail (Blue Bridge to Cable Bridge) and Levee 12-1 Lowering Project, Project No. 04-6-01, to the low bidder, Ray Poland and Sons Construction, Inc., for Schedule I, Alternate 1, and Schedule II, in the amount of$1,495,460.28, including tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Road 108 Building Remodel, Project No. 04-2-09: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award a contract for the Road 108 Building Remodel, Project No. 04-2-09,to Booth& Sons Construction, Inc., in the amount of$45,408.02 including sales tax and, further,to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council and Staff discussed why Public Works construction contracts consistently exceed the original contract bid amount. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ichael L. Garri n, Mayor ebsier'-U-.-J—a-ckso'n',,CiilKf Cler` PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of August, 2004. 4