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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2005
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael Garrison, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Robert Hofftnann, Tom Larsen, Eileen Crawford, Rebecca
Francik, Matt Watkins and Michael Garrison. 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; Doug Bramlette, City
Engineer; David McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Greg Garcia, Fire
Chief; and James 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 7, 2005.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$3,018,436.59 ($83,481.66 being in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4428 and 4432 and, $2,934,954.93 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 151720 through 151930).
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
$232,496.96 and, of that amount, authorize $159,370.00 be turned over for collection.
(c) Final Plat—Loviisa Farms II,Phase 6 (Aho Construction) (MF #05-120-FP):
To approve the final plat for Loviisa Farms II, Phase 6.
(d) Resolution No. 2911, a Resolution allocating estimated 2006 Federal HOME
Funds.
To approve Resolution No. 2911, allocating 2006 HOME Funds.
(e) Resolution No. 2912, a Resolution allocating HOME Funds for the purchase
of two vacant lots on 5th Avenue.
To approve Resolution No. 2912, appropriating HOME Funds to purchase two vacant lots
on South 5th Avenue.
(f) Resolution No. 2913, a Resolution concerning the Pasco Plateau Irrigation
System Plan.
To approve Resolution No. 2913, declaring Council's acceptance of the Pasco Plateau
Irrigation System Plan prepared by CH2M Hill.
(g) Resolution No. 2914, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of North Wehe Avenue.
To approve Resolution No. 2914, fixing 7:00 p.m., December 19, 2005 as the time and
date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
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(h) Resolution No.2915, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of all streets in Binding Site Plan #2001-04.
To approve Resolution No. 2915, fixing 7:00 p.m., December 19, 2005 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.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Ms. Carol Ehlinger, Regional Audit Manager, presented a letter of recognition to Mayor
Mike Garrison, on behalf of the Washington State Auditor's Office,recognizing 10
consecutive audits with no findings.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Sven Daily, 2107 N. 9h, inquired about the funds to be used to purchase the lots on
5`"&Ainsworth.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2005 Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds.
Mr. Jim Chase, Financial Services Manager, and Ms. Suzanne Elde, Banc of
America Securities LLC, explained the details of the Bond sale.
Ordinance No.3740, an Ordinance relating to the waterworks utility of the city,
including the sanitary sewerage system and the system of storm or surface water
sewers as a part thereof; adopting a system or plan of additions to and betterments
and extensions of the waterworks utility of the city; providing for the issuance and
sale of$4,400,000 par value of water and sewer revenue bonds,2005, for the
purpose of carrying out the system or plan adopted by this ordinance and to pay the
cost of issuing and selling those bonds; fixing the date,form, denomination,
maturities, interest rates,terms and covenants of the bonds authorized herein;
(providing for bond insurance); and providing for the sale and delivery of the bonds
to Banc of America Securities LLC of Seattle,Washington.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3740, an ordinance relating to the
waterworks utility of the city, including the sanitary sewerage system and the system of
storm or surface water sewers as a part thereof, adopting a system or plan of additions to
and betterments and extensions of the waterworks utility,providing for the issuance and
sale of$4,400,000 par value of water and sewer utility revenue bonds, 2005, for the
purpose of carrying out the system or plan adopted by this ordinance and to pay the cost
of issuing and selling those bonds; fixing the date, form, denomination, maturities,
interest rates,terms and covenants of the bonds authorized herein; providing for bond
insurance; and providing for the sale and delivery of the bonds to Banc of America
Securities LLC of Seattle, Washington. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried. No—
Larsen.
Setting the 2006 Property Tax Levy:
Council and Staff discussed the options for the 2006 Tax Levy.
Ordinance No. 3741, (Option 1 or 2) an Ordinance providing for the 2006 Ad
Valorem Tax levy, a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds and
a levy for the 2002 Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the City of
Pasco in accordance with state law.
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MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3741 A, Option 1, providing for
the 2006 Ad Valorem Tax Levy, a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation
Bonds and the 2002 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Ms. Francik
seconded. Motion failed by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Watkins, Francik,
Garrison.No—Larsen, Hoffmann, Crawford.
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3741B, Option 2,providing for
the 2006 Ad Valorem Tax Levy, a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation
Bonds and the 2002 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Mr. Larsen
seconded.
MOTION: Ms. Crawford called for the question. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried.
Original Motion, Ordinance No. 3741B, carried by the following Roll Call vote. Yes—
Crawford, Larsen, Hoffmann, Watkins, Francik. No—Garrison.
Ordinance No. 3742, (Option 1 or 2) an Ordinance preserving property tax levy
capacity in the City of Pasco,Washington for fiscal years after 2006 in accordance
with state law.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3742, Option 2, preserving
property tax levy capacity for fiscal years after 2006 in accordance with state law. Ms.
Crawford seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Purchase of Property located at 5th & Ainsworth:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the purchase of portions of lots 7 and 8,
Gantenbeins Addition and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to effect the purchase. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen.
Agreement for Legislative Consultant Services:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the agreement for legislative consultant
services with Smith Alling Lane, P.S. and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement. Mr. Watkins seconded.
MOTION: Ms. Francik called for the question. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried.
No—Larsen.
Original Motion carried. No—Larsen.
Reject SR-395/Court Street Pedestrian Overpass Crossing:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to reject all bids received for the SR-395/Court Street
Pedestrian Overpass Crossing project and, further, authorize staff to pursue funding
assistance from the state. Ms. Crawford seconded.
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to table the motion to the December 5h regular
meeting. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Hoffmann, Ms. Francik and Ms. Crawford noted concern about the City taking on the
financial responsibility of Chiawana Park.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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APPROVED: ATTEST:
ichael L. arrison, Mayor et ster U. Jackso Ci Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of December, 2005
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