HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.05.15 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 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; Benjamin Riley, Acting City Attorney;
Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith,
Community & Economic Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; David
McDonald, City Planner; and Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant;
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 1, 2006.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,464,473.79 ($61,064.37 being in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4531 and 4534 and, $1,403,409.42 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 154572 through 154772).
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
$218,418.00 and, of that amount, authorize $157,098.26 be turned over for collection.
(c) Appointments to Parks & Recreation Advisory Council:
To appoint Cheryl Ann Smyth to Position No. 3, and reappoint Edmon Daniels to
Position No. 5 both with an expiration date of 212109, on the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Council.
(d) Interagency Agreement for Summer School Services:
To approve the Interagency Agreement with the Pasco School District for summer school
services and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(e) Joint Planning of Regional Centers:
To approve the Interlocal agreement between the cities of Kennewick, Pasco and
Richland for joint planning of regional centers and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign
the agreement.
(f) Resolution No. 2953, a Resolution authorizing the sale of personal property
surplus to City needs.
To approve Resolution No. 2953, authorizing the sale of personal property surplus to City
needs.
(g) Resolution No, 2954, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of East Clark Street.
To approve Resolution No. 2954, fixing 7:00 p.m., June 19, 2006 as the time and date for
a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 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 a Proclamation to Dr. Spence Jilek, Second Vice-President,
Greater Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce proclaiming May 2006, "Small Business
Month.."
Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Craig Patterson, Pasco Fire Fighter/Paramedic,
proclaiming May 14-20, 2006, "National Emergency Medical Services Week."
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Bob Tippett, Pasco Public Facilities District Board President,presented to Council
the Pasco Public Facilities District Annual Report.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Watkins attended a celebration for Public Service Recognition Week at Columbia
Park and is taking part in Enterprise Week for High School Juniors at TRAC.
Mr. Hoffman reported on the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee Board
Meeting.
Mayor Olson attended an event for International wine buyers sponsored by the
Washington State Wine Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
East Lewis Street Sidewalk Assessment:
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE ASSESSMENT.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3772, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington establishing the
Assessment Roll for the East Lewis Street Sidewalk Improvement District.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3772, establishing the
assessment roll for the East Lewis Street Sidewalk Improvement District and, further,
authorize publication bysummary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.
Street Vacation--A Portion of East Alvina Street and a Portion of North Douglas
Avenue (MF#VAC-06-003):
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.
Ordinance No. 3773, an Ordinance vacating a portion of North Douglas Avenue and
a portion of East Alvina Street.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3773, vacating a portion of East
Alvina Street and a portion of North Douglas Avenue and, further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 2006
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3774, an Ordinance prohibiting parking on various arterial streets
and amending Sections 10.56.080, 10.56.090 and 10.56.110 of the Pasco Municipal
Code.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3774, amending Sections
10.56.080, 10.56,090 and 10.56.110, adding and deleting parking restrictions and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to amend Section 3,Nixon Street(south side), to read
"east 120' from 3rd Avenue." Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.
Original Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 3775, an Ordinance changing the name of two streets that were
heretofore platted as Road 68 Place and Convention Place.
MOTION: Mr, Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3775, changing the name of
Road 68 Place and Convention Place to Baseline Drive and, further, to authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded.
Council and Staff discussed this issue.
Ms. Mindi Irvine&Mr. Rafat Shirinzadeh, Oasis Physical Therapy, 4215
Convention Pl., asked Council to reconsider changing the name of Convention Pl.
because of the negative impact on their business.
Mr. Jack Wren, representing Linda Wren of Desert Gymnastics, 4215 Convention
Pl., voiced opposition to the name change.
Mr. Dave Denney, manager of the AmeriSuites Hotel, 4525 Convention Pl.,
commented on the monetary costs to his business.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to table this item for further consideration regarding the
impact on existing businesses. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried.No—Larsen.
Resolution No. 2955, a Resolution accepting a ten percent annexation petition and
providing a determination on the territory to be annexed and whether simultaneous
zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2955, accepting a petition for
Annexation Area No. "20" and providing a determination on the annexation boundary,
zoning and indebtedness. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen, Watkins.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Ms. Lisa Knapton, WCIA Risk Management Representative, gave a presentation on
Municipal Risk Management.
Mayor Olson noted she received no noise complaints during the Blues Festival at TRAC
over the past weekend.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Ve son, Mayor Webster U. Jackson, ity Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of June, 2006.
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