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Home My WebLink About2005.12.19 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 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, Eileen Crawford, Tom Larsen, Joe Jackson, 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; Doug Bramlette, City Engineer; David McDonald, City Planner; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Mitch Nickolds, Inspection Services Manager 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 December 5, 2005. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,000,248.28 ($90,866.40 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4450 and 4455 and, $1,909,381.88 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 152110 through 152305). To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, Municipal Court non- criminal, criminal and parking and cemetery accounts receivable in the total amount of $140,158.51 and, of that amount, authorize $105,271.32 be turned over for collection. (c) Amendment to the 2005 Annual Action Plan: To approve the amendment to the 2005 Annual Action Plan listed as Reference A. (d) Grand Old 4th Celebration: To approve the interlocal agreement with Franklin County for co-sponsorship of the 2006 Grand Old 4th Celebration and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (c) First Night Tri-Cities: To authorize expenditure of$1,000 for co-sponsorship of the 2005 First Night Tri-Cities event in Kennewick. (f) Resolution No. 2925, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Main Street and Pueblo Street. To approve Resolution No. 2925, fixing 7:00 p.m., January 17, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (g) Resolution No.2926, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sierra Electric, Inc., under contract for the Road 68 Place/Convention Place and Burden Boulevard Traffic Signal,Project 04-4-03. To approve Resolution No. 2926, accepting the work performed by Sierra Electric, Inc., under contract for the Road 68 Place/Convention Place&Burden Boulevard Traffic Signal, Project No. 04-4-03. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2005 {h} Cancellation of Workshop Meeting: To cancel the December 26, 2005 Workshop Meeting. 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. Sven Dailey, 2107 N. 9h Ave,noted the excellent performance of the Police Department during two recent situations. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Hoffinann reported he participated in the 27`h Annual Cable Bridge Run. Mayor Garrison noted he attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Fiesta Restaurant on Road 68 and the TRIDEC Executive Board meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Franchise Renewal for Cascade Natural Gas Corporation: Mr. Crutchfield explained the history of the franchise agreement. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE FRANCHISE RENEWAL. Mr. Dan Meredith, representing Cascade Natural Gas Corporation, answered questions from Council and the public and noted Cascade's desire to renew the franchise. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. No action was taken on this item. It will be scheduled for discussion at a future Workshop meeting. 2005 Budget Supplement: Council and Staff discussed the details of the 2005 Budget Supplement. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2005 ANNUAL BUDGET SUPPLEMENT. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ordinance No.3746, an Ordinance amending the 2005 Annual Budget of the City of Pasco by providing supplement thereto; by appropriating and re-appropriating revenue; by providing transfer and expenditure authority; by adjusting the expenditure program of various funds and the budget within funds; and declaring an emergency. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3746, amending the 2005 Operating Budget by providing a Supplement thereto in the amount of$2,872,000 and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2005 Ordinance No. 3747, an Ordinance relating to Supplemental Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Year 2005. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET SUPPLEMENT. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FO R COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3747, amending the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget by providing a Supplement thereto in the amount of$1,864,975 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Street Vacation —A Portion of N.Wehe (MF #05-162-V): Council and Staff discussed the details of the Vacation. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3748, an Ordinance vacating the east 10 feet of Wehe Avenue lying along the western edge of Block 32, Plat of Highland Park Homes. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3748, vacating a portion of North Wehe adjacent Block 32, Highland Park Homes and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Street Vacation—A Portion of Rodeo Drive and Sutherland Street (MF #05-160-V): Council and Staff discussed the details of the Vacation. MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FROM MAYOR GARRISON FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3749, an Ordinance vacating all right-of-way and easements thereto lying within Binding Site Plan 2001-04. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3749,vacating all streets(Rodeo Drive & Sutherland Street)within Binding Site Plan 2001-04 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2006 Annual Operating and Capital Improvements Projects Budget: Ordinance No. 3743, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for the Year 2006. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3743, adopting the 2006 Annual Operating Budget and, further to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.No—Larsen. Ordinance No. 3744, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2006. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2005 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3744, adopting the 2006 Capital Projects Budget and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 3750, an Ordinance prohibiting parking on various arterial streets and amending Section 10.56.080 of the Pasco Municipal Code. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3750, amending Section 10.56.080 adding parking restrictions and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 3751, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, dissolving the Sun Willows Development Fund and repealing Chapter 3.125 of the Pasco Municipal Code. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3751, dissolving the Sun Willows Development Fund and repealing Chapter 3.125 of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. 2006 COLA for Non-Represented Employees: Ordinance No. 3752, an Ordinance concerning wages for certain non-management, non-represented personnel for the calendar year 2006. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3752, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the non-represented wage plan for year 2006 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Ordinance No.3753, an Ordinance concerning the salaries for management positions for the calendar year 2006. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3753, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the management salary plan for year 2006 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen. Ordinance No. 3754, an Ordinance concerning wages for temporary non- management, non-represented personnel for the calendar year 2006. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3754, revising the Temporary Employee Wage Plan and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2927, a Resolution repealing shotgun hunting authorization approved under Council Resolution No. 2287. Council and Staff discussed the details of the Resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No.2927, repealing the shotgun hunting privileges authorized by Resolution No. 2287. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion failed. Yes—Francik. NEW BUSINESS: Amendment of Development Agreement for Sun Rise Estates: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the addendum to the development agreement with All-Pro Contracting for Sun Rise Estates and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2005 Raw Water Pipeline Project Award: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the materials contract to the lowest bidder, National Waterworks, in the amount of$116,010.56, including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Ms. Crawford asked about the negative fund balances shown on the monthly financial report. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. for an estimated 45 minutes to discuss enforcement actions with legal counsel, to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel and discuss collective bargaining strategy and proposals. Mayor Garrison called the meeting back to order at 9:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: `4152ate Mich ael L. ison, Mayor Webskson, ity lerk PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of January, 2006. 5