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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.10.18 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Rebecca Francik, Eileen Crawford, Tom Larsen, Matt Watkins and Joe Jackson. Charles Kiibury was excused. Staff present: Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director (Acting City Manager); Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Doyle Heath, City Engineer; 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 October 4, 2004. (b) Bills and Communications: To approved General Claims in the amount of$1,243,876.70 ($43,866.62 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4203, 4204, 4205 and 4207 and, $1,200,010.08 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 145143 through 145383). To approved bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance,miscellaneous, cemetery, code enforcement and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of$121,860.66 and, of that amount, authorize $120,379.89 be turned over for collection. (c) Performing Arts Agreement: To approve the proposed agreement with the Mid-Columbia Symphony Society and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (d) East Lewis Street Corridor- Interlocal Agreement with Franklin PUD for Undergrounding of Existing Overhead Powerlines: To authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Franklin County Public Utility District#1 for the undergrounding of existing overhead Powerlines along East Lewis Street between Oregon Avenue and Cedar Avenue. (e) HDR Engineering,Inc., Professional Services Agreement for the New Composite Reservoir: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the New Composite Reservoir project and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (f) Final Plat—Loviisa Farms, Phase 5 (Aho Construction) (MF 904-49-FP): To approve the final plat for Loviisa Farms, Phase 5. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Watkins participated in a Gang Awareness Workshop sponsored by the Pasco Police Department, with Officer Guzman sharing details about the state of gangs in the area. Ms. Crawford reported she attended the AWC Regional Meeting. Mr. Larsen noted he attended the Lewis & Clark Day at Sacajawea State Park and recommended attending the event next year. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2004 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3693, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Chapter 3.07 and Repealing Section 13.22.015 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding Water and Sewer Capital Expansion Fees. Mr. Strebel,Administrative & Community Services Director, explained the basis of the fee structure. Mr. Mel Chapman, 3 820 Wernett Rd., inquired if the new fee schedule would apply to any ULID projects now in process. Mr. Alberts, Public Works Director, noted that the new fee schedule takes effect January 1, 2005 and ULID projects in process will be priced at the current fee schedule. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3693, amending Chapter 3.07 and repealing Section 13.22.015 of the Pasco Municipal Code, regarding water and sewer system capital expansion, replacement and connection charges and, further, authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3694, an Ordinance prohibiting parking on a portion of 20th Avenue and amending Section 10.56.080 of the Pasco Municipal Code. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3694, amending Section 10.56.080 prohibiting parking on certain sections of 20th Avenue and, further, authorized publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Broadmoor Blvd. Reservoir Landscape Improvements Project No. 04-2-16: Council and staff discussed the lack of bidders on recent projects. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Broadmoor Blvd. Reservoir Landscape Improvements Project No. 04-2-16 to Gamache Landscaping Inc., in the amount of$52,157.28, including sales tax and, further, authorized the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Public Works Building Expansion Project No. 04-1-02: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Public Works Building Expansion Project No. 04-1-02 to Apollo, Inc., in the amount of$138,388.99, including sales tax and, further, authorized the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Ms. Crawford and Ms. Francik voiced concerns regarding I-892 because of the negative social and financial impact it would have on the City. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. A"iclaelL. ATTEST: son, Mayor Webster U. Jack n, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this I st day of November, 2004. 2