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Home My WebLink About2004.12.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Charles Kilbury, Tom Larsen, Matt Watkins, Joe Jackson, Eileen Crawford and Michael Garrison. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; David McDonald, City Planner; 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 November 15, 2004. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,522,877.99 ($61,977.38 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4223, 4225,4227, 4231 and 4232 and, $1,460,900.61 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 145839 through 146101). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,238,129.88, Voucher Nos. 31877 through 32026; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30001664 through 30002076. (c) Downtown Business Improvement District: To accept the BID Feasibility Study and authorize the City Manager to take action necessary to seek additional public comment and support for the formation of a Downtown Pasco Business Improvement District. (d) 2005 Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Dispatch Services: To approve the 2005 Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for Emergency Dispatch Services and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (e) Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Engineering Services for Sacajawca Heritage Trail Phase II: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Phase II Rivershore Enhancement Project and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (f) Final Plat—Village at Pasco Heights,Phase 3 (R.C. Olin) (MF 404-164-FP): To approve the final plat for the Village at Pasco Heights, Phase 3. (g) Resolution No. 2857, a Resolution regarding CDBG and Neighborhood Revitalization Program Staffing. To approve Resolution No. 2857, regarding CDBG and Neighborhood Revitalization Program staffing. (h) Resolution No. 2858, a Resolution authorizing the approval of a Medical Savings Account/Voluntary Employee's Beneficiary Association ("MSA VEBA") Plan for Division Managers. To approve Resolution No. 2858, recognizing the Division Managers as a VEBA eligible group. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 2004 (i) Resolution No. 2859, a Resolution authorizing the approval of a Medical Savings Account/Voluntary Employee's Beneficiary Association (11MSA VEBA") Plan for Department Directors. To approve Resolution No. 2859, recognizing the Department Directors as a VEBA eligible group. (j) Resolution No. 2860, a Resolution approving a modification to the preliminary plat for College View Heights to designate all streets within the plat as private streets. To approve Resolution No. 2860, approving a preliminary plat modification for College View Heights. k) Resolution No.2861, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Kelly's Estates. To approve Resolution No. 2861, approving the preliminary plat for Kelly's Estates. 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. David Clubb, 2103 N. 18'', voiced a concern about discrimination by the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Watkins attended the Grand Opening of Taco del Mar at the corner of 20`h & Court St. and was impressed with the remodeled building and the improvements to the street intersection. Ms. Francik reported on the topics discussed at the National League of Cities meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: 2005 Annual Operating and Capital Improvements Projects Budgets: Mr. Jim Chase, Financial Services Manager, explained the details of the 2005 Budgets. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2005 ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS BUDGETS. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3699, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for the Year 2005. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to amend the 2005 Annual Operating Budget to include two Permit Technician positions &one Building Inspector position. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 3699, for consideration of the amended 2005 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 2004 Ordinance No. 3700, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2005. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 3700, for consideration of the 2005 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation—A Portion of Burden Blvd. (MIT #04-160-V): Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the Vacation. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF BURDEN BLVD. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3701, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Burden Boulevard. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3701,vacating a portion of Burden Boulevard and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3702, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, repealing Chapter 13.52 entitled "Sewer Use and Installation" and creating Chapter 13A.52 "Sewer Use and Installation." MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3702,repealing Chapter 13.52 entitled"Sewer Use and Installation" and creating Chapter 13A.52 "Sewer Use and Installation" and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. , an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, creating a new Chapter 14.12 "Street and Utilities Assessment Reimbursement Agreements— Latecomers Agreements." Removed from Agenda and moved to December 20, 2004 meeting. Ordinance No. 3703, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the Zoning Classification of certain real property located in Section 11, Township 9 North,Range 29 East from R-T (Residential Transition) to R-S-20 (Suburban Residential). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3703, granting a rezone to H&F Rental and EE Properties LLC from R-T to R-S-20 as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Interlocal Agreement with Pasco School District for Development of Joint Playground and Park Facilities Schedule 2 for Kurtzman Park and School Ground: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Schedule 2 to the Master Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for the Development of Joint Playground and Park Facilities with Pasco School District for the Kurtzman Park and School Ground and, further, to authorize the City Manager to execute the document. Mr. Jackson seconded. Mr. Larsen objected to participation by Ms. Crawford and Ms. Francik due to their employment by the Pasco School District. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Ms. Crawford abstained due to her employment with the Pasco School District. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 2004 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the transfer of property to the Pasco School District and, further, to authorize the Mayor to execute the Quit Claim Deed. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Burden Blvd./Road 36 Pump Station Project No. 04-2-15: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Burden Blvd./Road 36 Pump Station Project No. 04-2-15 to P.O.W. Contracting, in the amount of$430,319.22 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Special Permit: Caretaker's Facility at 1205 East Marvin Street (Mickelson) (MF #04-157-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for a caretaker's facility at 1205 East Marvin Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Columbia Basin College Master Plan (Columbia Basin College) (MF #04-148-SP): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for the Columbia Basin College Master Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to authorize up to $15,000 of the Capital Facilities Planning Funds,previously authorized under an Interlocal agreement with Pasco Facilities District, to be used by the PFD in a collaborative regional effort to plan for eligible regional facilities. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Crutchfield requested Council formalize an agreement for the City to share in the cost of constructing a canopy connecting TRAC with the AmeriSuites Hotel. Council concurred. Mr. Crutchfield asked for direction from Council on the subject of increasing Animal Control patrols. Council instructed staff to prepare an amendment of the existing Animal Control contract to include another officer. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss enforcement action and litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michae46�ararison, Mayor Webster U. Jack n, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of December, 2004 4