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Home My WebLink About2006.06.05 Council Minutes NIlN UTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2006 CALL TO ORDER o The meetin g was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson Mayor. or. 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 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 15, 2006. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,436,195.63 ($186,415.45 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4538, 4541, 4545 and 4546 and, $1,249,780.18 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 154773 through 155085). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,519,197.04, Voucher Nos. 34550 through 34668; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30010439 through 30010927. (c) Appointments to Public Facilities District Board: To reappoint Robert Tippett to Position No. 4 and Leonard Dietrich to Position No. 5, both terms with an expiration date of 7114110, on the Public Facilities District Board. (d) First Night Tri-Cities: To approve the agreement between First Night Tri-Cities and the cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. (e) Resolution No. 2956, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of Saint Fran Court. To approve Resolution No. 2956, fixing 7:00 p.m., July 17, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (f) Resolution No. 2957, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of North California Avenue. To approve Resolution No. 2957, fixing 7:00 p.m., July 17, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (g) Resolution No. 2958, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of North Fourth Avenue. To approve Resolution No. 2958, fixing 7:00 p.m., July 17, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (h) Resolution No. 2959, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of the east/west alley in Block Two, Star Addition. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2006 To approve Resolution No. 2959, fixing 7:00 p.m., July 17, 2006 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. (i) Resolution No. 2960, a Resolution accepting work by Ashley Bertsch Group, Inc., under contract for the Loviisa Farms Park Development Project. To approve Resolution No. 2960, accepting the work performed by Ashley-Bertsch Group, Inc., under contract for the Loviisa Farms Park Development Project No. 05-6-01. 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 May 2006 "Yard of the Month" to: John and Marie Carder, 705 Bonneville Street Manuel and Teresa Espinoza, 3719 W. Sylvester Street Audna Lentz, 3811 Desert Plateau Drive Luis and Teresa Ortiz, 4416 John Deere Lane Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for May 2006 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Davidson Law Center, 1013 N. 5th Avenue VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Sven Dailey, 2107 N. 9`h Ave., proposed a change in PMC 9.3 8.020 concerning the sale of drug paraphernalia near schools. Mr. Douglas Tompkins, representing his mother who lives at 415 N. 22nd Ave., requested exemption from a Code Enforcement violation regarding her front yard landscaping. Mr. Bryce Cheny, 419 N. 22nd St., stated his property is not in compliance with the landscape code but believes it should be grandfathered. Ms. Violet McIntire, 214 S. 26t` St., was unhappy that she received a letter about her landscape. Mr. Gary Pemberton, 819 W. Park St., expressed frustration in the police process of handling fireworks complaints. Mr. Brad Peck, 200 Rd 34, commended the Pasco Police Dept. for their response to his calls and he asked for clarification on the attorney's comments about police procedures. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the TRIDEC Luncheon. Ms. Francik attended the Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Pasco High School. Mr. Hoffinan toured regional projects with the Washington Transportation Commission. Mayor Olson gave comments on the Lewis St. underpass at the Transportation Commission Hearings, attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Columbia River Bank at Rd. 68, and attended Benton Franklin Community Action Council Meeting. She also updated citizens,through a radio interview, about Chiawana Park and attended the dedication of the Pasco High School Bulldog House. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street& Alley Vacation— Steffins 2nd Addition and Owens Addition (MF#VAC- 06-005): 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. 3776, an Ordinance vacating streets and alleys in Owens Addition and W.H. Steffins Addition. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3776, vacating unimproved streets and alleys in Steffins 2nd Addition and Owens Addition and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Sewer Connection Fees: Ordinance No. 3777, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Section 3,07.170 entitled "Sewer Use Fees." MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3777, amending Chapter 3.07.170, Sewer Stub-Out Connection Fees. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No - Larsen. Resolution No. 2961, a Resolution expressing certain policies of the City Council regarding extension of the municipal sewer system. MOTION: Mr, Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 2961, which sets a maximum cost of$8,000 per assessment for sewer ULIDs in a typical residential neighborhood. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 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 amend proposed Ordinance No. 3775 as follows: Section 1: Baseline Drive shall be changed to Convention Drive; Section 2: Section 2 shall be stricken in its entirety. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Original motion (from May 15, 2006) carried. NEW BUSINESS: Reject Bids for 2006 Sewer Lining Project, Project No. 06-1-04: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to reject the bid received for the 2006 Sewer Lining Project, Project No. 06-1-04 and, further, authorize staff to re-bid the project. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Award 2006 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal Improvements, Project No. 06-4-01: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the low bid for the 2006 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal Improvements, Project No. 06-4-01, to Sierra Electric for the total amount of $92,710.00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2006 Award 66th Place Sewer and Water Line Project, Project Nos. 06-1-03 and 06-2-01: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the 66th Place Sewer& Water Line Project, Project Nos. 06-1-03 and 06-2-01 to Goodman & Mehlenbacher, Ent., Inc. for the amount of$76,896.42 including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: /'t -X-5, Joy is , Mayor Webster U. Jackson City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 19'' day of June, 2006. 4