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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.02.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Counciimembers present: Robert Hoffmann, Joyce Olson, Tom Larsen, Joe Jackson, Matt Watkins and Rebecca Francik. Michael Garrison 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; David McDonald, City Planner; Doug Bramlette, City Engineer; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Denis Austin, Police Chief; Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant; 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 January 17, 2006. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,133,828.52 ($85,670.66 consisting of Claim Warrant number 152765 and $1,048,157.86 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 142784 through 152900). (2005 EXPENSES) To approve General Claims in the amount of$641,992.44($95,082.19 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4471, 4474 and 4478 and, $66,773.21 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 152766 through 152783 and $480,137.04 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 152901 through 153094). (2006 EXPENSES) To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,328,831.72, Voucher Nos. 34053 through 34155; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30008221 through 30008679. (c) Replacement of the GEMS Utility Billing System: To accept GEMS refund offer totaling $34,210 for release of obligations regarding the GEMS Utility Billing, Business License and Permits and Inspection Software programs and maintenance fees. To approve the purchase of the Utility Billing Computer Software Program from DataNOW, LLC including the related installation and implementation expenses per their proposal, plus applicable state sales tax. (d) 2006 Professional Services Agreement with the Pasco Downtown Development Association (PDDA): To approve the Revised 2006 Agreement with the Pasco Downtown Development Association to provide professional services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10g—New Business. (e) Resolution No. 2935, a Resolution authorizing street lighting in the Mark Twain neighborhood. To approve Resolution No. 2935, authorizing installation of 29 street lights in the Mark Twain neighborhood. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2006 (f) Resolution No. 2936, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation a road easement in Coles Estates. To approve Resolution No. 2936, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 6, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (g) Resolution No. 2937, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Utah Avenue, Nevada Avenue, Superior Street and Pueblo Street. To approve Resolution No. 2937, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 6, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Ms. Loma Bradshaw, owner of Figaro's Pizza, 7007 Burden Blvd., expressed a concern about the divider down the middle of Burden Blvd. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Hoffinan reported he attended the Annual State Good Roads Association Meeting and Legislative Breakfast. Mayor Olson attended a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the State Farm Insurance office on 206 Ave. She also attended a presentation given by the Columbia Basin Development League on the Columbia Basin Water Initiative and she went on a tour of TRAC. Ms. Francik noted a neighborhood meeting regarding new parks will be held on Thursday, March 2"d at TRAC. Mr. Jim Chase, Financial Services Manager, reported the company the City contracts with to process and mail utility bills has fixed a problem with their computers and mailed corrected utility bills to about 6,000 customers. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3759, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending PMC Chapters 5.04, 5.06 and 3.07, regarding fees for certain business licenses. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3759, amending PMC Chapters 5.04, 5.06 and 3.07 regarding fees for certain business licenses and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.No—Larsen. NEW BUSINESS: Kurtzman Park Trail/Basketball Court Improvement Project: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the contract for the Kurtzman Park Trail/Basketball Court Improvement Project to the low bidder, George A. Grant, Inc., in the amount of$107,433.60, including sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Award Wernett Road/Road 38 Sewer ULID#142, Project#05-1-10: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Wernett Road/Road 38 Sewer ULID #142, Project No. 05-1-10 to Goodman&Mehlenbachcr for the amount of 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2006 $618,905.83 including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Award Broadmoor Boulevard & Chapel Hill Traffic Signal, Project #05-4-01: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Broadmoor Boulevard& Chapel Hill Traffic Signal, Project#05-4-01 to Sierra Electric for the amount of $159,439.00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Special Permit (Appeal MF#INF006-003) Location of a vocational farm for the Pasco School District(MF#05-167-SP) (TRAKIT #SP05-122): Mr. Kerr, City Attorney, advised Council on the procedures involved with a Closed Record Hearing. Mr. Brian Iller, representing the appellants, requested Council hold an Open Record Hearing or remand the issue back to the Planning Commission. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to set 7:00 p.m., February 21, 2006 as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation under Master File No. 05-167-SP, with the understanding there is a pending letter to legal counsel that will be reviewed as to whether the type of hearing could be changed. Mr.Jackson seconded. Motion carried. 2006 Irrigation Improvements—VFD at Village of Pasco Heights: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the purchase of goods and services from H & N Electric, for the 2006 Irrigation Improvements in the amount of$37,650 plus applicable sales tax. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. 2006 Irrigation Improvements—Control Unit Additions: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the purchase of goods and services from S & B, Inc., for the 2006 Irrigation Control Unit Additions in the amount of$40,355.72 plus applicable sales tax. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. 2006 Professional Services Agreement with the Pasco Downtown Development Association (PDDA): MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Revised 2006 Agreement with the Pasco Downtown Development Association to provide professional services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Crutchfield stated Council has the results of the Community Survey and noted the results will be available to the public at the Pasco Public Library and on the City's Web page. Council agreed to conduct the City Council Retreat on Friday and Saturday, March 24 & 25, 2006 at the Pasco Red Lion. Council agreed to conduct the Community Forum on Thursday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. at the Pasco Senior Center. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2006 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Jo O on, Mayor Webster U. Jackson ity Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of February, 2006. 4