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Home My WebLink About2006.05.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Joe Jackson, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, and Matt Watkins. 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; Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant; Paul Whitemarsh, Recreation Services Manager; Norm Rummel, Associate Engineer; and Mike Aldridge, Police Captain. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated April 17, 2006. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,566,112.48 ($78,125.26 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4523 and 4527 and, $1,487,987.22 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 154325 through 154571). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,534,336.64, Voucher Nos. 34434 through 34549; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30009961 through 30010438. (c) Appointments to Planning Commission: To appoint Todd Samuel to Position No. 1 (expiration date 02/10); to reappoint Andy Anderson to Position No. 3, and David Little to Position No. 4 (expiration date of 02/12); and Tony Schouviller to Position No. 7 (expiration date 02/08)to the Planning Commission. (d) Resolution No. 2948, a Resolution adopting the name of"Liberty Park" for the new park located on John Deere Lane. To approve Resolution No. 2948, adopting the name of"Liberty Park" for the new park located on John Deere Lane, as recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Council. (e) Resolution No. 2949, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington setting a public hearing for confirmation of the assessment roll for sidewalk improvements on East Lewis Street. To approve Resolution No. 2949, fixing 7:00 p.m., May 15, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing for confirmation of the assessment roll for sidewalk improvements on East Lewis Street. (f) Resolution No. 2950, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of streets and alleys in Steffins Second Addition and Owen's Addition. To approve Resolution No. 2950, fixing 7:00 p.m., June 5, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2006 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for April 2006 "Yard of the Month" to: Lourdes Wilson House, 224 N. 7th Avenue Les and Jo Schilke,4500 W. Riverhaven George and Regenia Goulet,4812 W. Sylvester Street Curtis and Shari Richards, 3104 Road 103 Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for April 2006 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Basin Disposal, Inc., 2021 N. Commercial Avenue. Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Mike Miller, Board President, Goodwill Industries, and Tom Conroy, Pasco Participant,proclaming May 7-13, 2006, "Goodwill Industries Week." Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Captain Mike Aldridge, Pasco Police Department,proclaiming May 14-20, 2006, "National Police Week"and May 15, 2006, "Peace Officers' Memorial Day." Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Norm Rummel, Associate Engineer, proclaiming May 14-20,2006, "Public Works Week." VISITORS- OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Fred Nimo, 1915 W Hopkins St., noted Thursday, May 4th is the National Day of Prayer. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison reported he attended the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board Meeting, TRIDEC Board Meeting and the Hanford Communities Governing Board Meeting. Mr. Watkins reported he observed the Immigration March on May 0 and encouraged attendance at the Information Technology Day to be held at the Convention Center in Kennewick. Mayor Olson reported she attended the Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee Meeting, the 14 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception, and the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program. Mr. Larsen noted he attended an out of town graduation. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Alley Vacation—The north/south alley in Block 4 AM Wehe's Whitehouse Addition (MF #VAC-06-404): MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2006 Ordinance No. 3768, an Ordinance vacating the north/south alley in Block 4,AM Wehe's Whitehouse Addition. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3768, vacating all of the north/south alley in Block 4 AM Wehe's Whitehouse Addition and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3769, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Chapter 3.07 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding Swimming Pool Fees. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3769, amending Section 3.07.140 of the Pasco Municipal Code, regarding fees for the City's swimming pools and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 3770, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending PMC Title 3, entitled "Revenue and Finance." MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3770, amending Title 3.92 of the Pasco Municipal Code concerning Advance Travel Expense Account Checking Account and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2951, a Resolution amending Section 3 of Resolution No. 2891, increasing the maximum limit of the General Petty Cash Fund for the City of Pasco. MOTION: Mr, Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 2951, increasing the dollar amount in the General Petty Cash Fund of the City. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried, Ordinance No. 3771, an Ordinance changing the name of a portion of a street that was heretofore called West Court Street. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3 77 1, changing the name of a portion of West Court Street to Shoreline Road and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2952, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Reilynn Park. Mr. Watkins declared he lives in a nearby neighboorhood built by the same company developing Reilynn Park. There were no objections to his participation. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2952, approving the preliminary plat for Reilynn Park. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Chiawana Park Maintenance Agreement: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Challenge Cost-Sharing Agreement with the Department of the Army for Chiawana Park maintenance for 2006 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Communications Program: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to authorize the Communications Specialist position as full time and at Grade 62 of the non-represented wage plan and, further, direct the additional cost be included in the 2006 General Fund Supplemental Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2006 Special Permit: Location of a Day Care at 403 N. 20th Avenue(MF#SP06-001): MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial of a Special Permit for a Commercial Day Care at 403 N. 20th Avenue. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Reuse Facility Pipeline Extension Project: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the purchase of goods and services from National Waterworks for the Reuse Facility Pipeline Extension Project in the amount of $128,064.97 plus applicable sales tax. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Award A/C Water Pipe Replacement Project No. 06-2-03: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the A/C Water Pipe Replacement, Project No. 06-2-03 to Sharpe & Preszler, Inc., for the total amount of $854,224.33 including applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Watkins recognized students in the audience. Mr. Larsen noted Mr. Yenney is back filming the meetings after a short illness. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Jo de lJon, Mayor ebster�UJackso6n, Ci Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 15`h day of May, 2006. 4