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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.09.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Joe Jackson, Eileen Crawford, Rebecca Francik, Matt Watkins and Michael Garrison. 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; David McDonald, City Planner; Doyle Heath, City Engineer; 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 August 15,2005. Minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Meeting dated August 29, 2005. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,429,225.58 ($141,047.45 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4386, 4389 and 4392 and, $1,288,178.13 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 150430 through 150767). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,438,749.36, Voucher Nos. 33270 through 33481; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30005699 through 30006149. (c) Agreement for Promotion of Tourism: To approve the five-year agreement with the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau for promotion of tourism and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(e)—New Business. (d) Revised Agreement with PDDA for Operation of the Downtown Commercial Kitchen Business Incubator: To approve the Agreement with the Pasco Downtown Development Association for operation of the Downtown Commercial Kitchen Business Incubator and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. (e) Consultant Assistance for Establishment and Administration of Neighborhood Revitalization Programs: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Creative Housing Solutions in an amount not to exceed $10,000 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. (f) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the cities of Richland,Pasco, and Kennewick for Animal Control Services: To approve the interlocal cooperative agreement between the cities of Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick, Washington for animal control services and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. (g) Amended Agreement with Tri-City Youth Soccer Association for use of Pasco Soccer Complex: To approve the Amended Agreement for Land Use and Development between the City of Pasco and Tri-City Youth Soccer Association and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(f)—New Business. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 6,2005 (h) CBC Ramps Project Financing Agreement: To approve the Addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with Columbia Basin College and Port of Pasco providing for financing of the CBC Ramps Project and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the addendum. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(g)—New Business. (i) Agreement with Port of Pasco Business Park Project: To approve the Airport Business Park Construction Agreement with the Port of Pasco and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (j) Resolution No.2891, a Resolution amending Section 3 of Resolution No. 2326, increasing the maximum limit and increasing the reimbursement limit of the General Cash Fund for the City of Pasco. To approve Resolution No. 2891, increasing the dollar amount in the General Petty Cash Fund of the City and increasing the reimbursement limit. (k) Resolution No. 2892, a Resolution regarding the closure of Ainsworth Avenue for construction of the Ainsworth Overpass Project. To approve Resolution No. 2892, allowing temporary closure of Ainsworth Avenue between 9th Avenue and Gray Street for the duration of seven(7)months for construction of the Ainsworth Overpass Project. (1) Resolution No.2893, a Resolution accepting work performed by Allstar,Inc., under contract for the 2004 Sewer Line Replacement, Project No. 04-1-06. To approve Resolution No. 2893, accepting the work performed by Allstar, Inc., under contract for the 2004 Sewer Line Replacement Project No. 04-1-06. (m) Resolution No. 2894, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sharpe & Preszler under contract for the 2005 Irrigation Upgrades, Project No. 05-7-01. To approve Resolution No. 2894, accepting the work performed by Sharpe& Preszler Construction, under contract for the 2005 Irrigation Upgrades, Project No. 05-7-01. (n) Resolution No. 2895, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Kelly's River Park Estates 2nd Addition. To approve Resolution No. 2895, approving the preliminary plat for Kelly's River Park Estates 2nd Addition. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Garrison presented Certificates of Appreciation for August 2005 "Yard of the Month"to: Carmen and Martha Flores, 1109 W. Yakima Street Beverly Cochrane, 203 Willow Court Mario and Tierney Becho, 5011 Sahara Drive Duane and Edie Wattenburger, 4109 Riverhaven Street Ivan and Nataliy Gadomskiy, 8208 Lopez Drive Tom and Judy Moore, 10300 Willow Way REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Watkins noted he and Mr. Crutchfield met with the Tri-City Herald Editorial Board to help present the facts of Franklin County's proposed sales tax increase. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Preliminary Plat: Northwest Commons, (549 Lot subdivision east of Road 52 and north of Sandifur Parkway) (EE Resources) (MF#05-31-PP/PUD): 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 Council and Staff discussed the utilities in this area. Ordinance No. 3733, 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-S-20 (Suburban Residential) to R-S-1/PUD (Suburban Residential/Planned Unit Development). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3733, establishing a PUD for the Northwest Commons and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2896, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Northwest Commons. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2896, approving the preliminary plat for Northwest Commons. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Crawford. NEW BUSINESS: 2005 Sewer Lining Project—Project No. 05-1-15: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 2005 Sewer Lining Project No. 05-1-15 to Gelco Services for the amount of$231,956.94 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Special Permit: Location of a Park—Loviisa Farms Park—John Deer Lane and Ryeland Drive (City of Pasco) (MF 5-97-SP): Mr. Watkins noted a conflict of interest and abstained from voting. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for the Loviisa Farms Park as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried with one abstention. Special Permit: Moore Mansion Adaptive Reuse (200 Rd. 34) (MF 05-98-SP): Ms. Francik noted contact with the applicant and recused herself from voting. Ms. Crawford and Messrs. Watkins, Larsen, and Hoffinann disclosed they had contact with the applicant. There were no objections to their voting. MOTION: Mr. Jackson moved to grant a special permit to Brad and Debra Peck for the adaptive reuse of the Moore Mansion at 200 Road 34 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried with one abstention. Bid for Parks Maintenance Facility/Cemetery Sales Office: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the contract for the parks maintenance facility and site work to the low bidder, Mountain States Construction Co., in the amount of $830,195.00, including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the contract for the prefabricated cemetery sales office to the low bidder, Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc., in the amount of$66,052.25, including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Agreement for Promotion of Tourism: 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 Mr. Watkins noted a conflict of interest and abstained from voting. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the five-year agreement with the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau for promotion of tourism and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried with one abstention. Amended Agreement with Tri-City Youth Soccer Association for use of Pasco Soccer Complex: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Amended Agreement for Land Use and Development between the City of Pasco and Tri-City Youth Soccer Association and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. CBC Ramps Project Financing Agreement: Mr. Alberts explained the details of the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with Columbia Basin College and Port of Pasco providing for financing of the CBC Ramps Project and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the addendum. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the Chestnut Street vacation hearing to 7:00 p.m. September 15, 2005. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Ms. Crawford inquired about transit friendly streets in new subdivisions. Mr. Mark Gurtisen, 715 W. Agate St, Pasco, asked for police help in his neighborhood which has become unsafe due to criminal activity. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:08 p.m. to evaluate a complaint against a public officer. Mayor Garrison called the meeting back to order at 8:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael L. Garrison, Mayor ebster U. Jacks 4City, er k PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of September, 2005 4