HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.02.21 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 21, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Robert Hoffmann, Joyce Olson, Tom Larsen, Matt Watkins,
Rebecca Francik 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; 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 February 6, 2006.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$32,257.39 ($32,257.39 consisting of Claim
Warrant numbers 153097 through 153112). (2005 EXPENSES)
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,317,953.68 ($64,545.59 being in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4486 and 4488 and, $40,932.89 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 153095 through 153096 and $1,212,475.20 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 153113 through 153353). (2006 EXPENSES)
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, cemetery,
code enforcement and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts
receivable in the total amount of$303,191.73 and, of that amount, authorize $226,179.28
be turned over for collection.
(c) Second Addendum to Development Agreement for Sun Rise Estates:
To approve the second addendum to the development agreement for Sun Rise Estates
and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the addendum.
(d) Resolution No. 2938, a Resolution approving performance standards for
Pasco Fire Department emergency responses.
To approve Resolution No. 2938, approving fire department response standards.
(e) Resolution No. 2939, a Resolution establishing the design standards for the
reconstruction of the Lewis Street and East Lewis Place Intersection.
To approve Resolution No. 2939, authorizing the proposed changes to Lewis Street and
East Lewis Place Intersection.
(f) Resolution No. 2940, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sierra
Electric, under contract for the Road 68 & I-182 Traffic Signals Project No. 03-4-01.
To approve Resolution No. 2940, accepting the work performed by Sierra Electric under
contract for the Road 68 and I-182 Traffic Signal, Project No. 03-4-01.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 21, 2006
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Steve Hall, owner of All American Barns, 65310 N. SR 225, Benton City, requested
the City modify the height restrictions for accessory buildings.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mayor Olson reported on February 9`h she was the guest speaker at the Pasco Kiwanis
Club weekly luncheon and on February 14`h she participated in the Muscular Dystrophy
Association Kickoff to promote awareness of the disease.
On February 15t', Mayor Olson and Mr. Hoffman attended a ceremony presenting
Franklin County with a$450,000 check from the InterAgency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation for the Wade Park Boat Launch Project and they made courtesy calls to store
owners to help them understand the problem with abandoned shopping carts.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 2941, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington providing staff
with direction for addressing grocery shopping carts which are found to be
abandoned on public rights of way.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 2 94 1,providing staff with
direction for addressing grocery shopping carts which are found abandoned on public
rights of way. Mr. Garrison seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Hoffman moved to table this item. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion failed.
Council and Staff discussed this issue.
Mr. Sven Dailey, 2107 N. 9'h Ave., believes taking carts is theft and should be
treated as such.
Ted Owens, Store Director for Fiesta Foods, noted they have a program in place
for picking up their abandoned carts.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to table this item until the March 6 regular meeting. Mr.
Watkins seconded. Motion carried.
Accepting Debit Cards and Credit Cards for Payment of City Services and Fees:
Resolution No. 2942, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington authorizing
credit and debit card transactions.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 2942, authorizing credit and
debit card transactions. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Special Permit(Appeal MF#INF006-003) Location of a Vocational Farm for the
Pasco School District(MF#05-167-SP) (TRAKIT#SP05-122):
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to reschedule the February 21, 2006 Closed Record
Hearing for the McKarns appeal of the Pasco School District special permit
recommendation under Master File No. 05-167-SP to March 6, 2006. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 21, 2006
NEW BUSINESS:
Award Road 77 Sewer and Water Line, Project No. 05-1-17:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins move to award the low bid for the Road 77 Sewer and Water
Line, Project No. 05-1-17 to Watt's Construction for the amount of$278,281.45
including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Reject Bids for 1-182 Irrigation Crossing,Project No. 05-7-02:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to reject the bids received for the I-182 Irrigation
Crossing Project No. 05-7-02 and, further, authorize staff to re-bid the project in early
winter 2006/2007. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joy is , Mayor ebster U. Jackso , City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of March, 2006.
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