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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 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;
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 June 5, 2006.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,528,723.08 ($42,362.52 being in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4560 and 4563 and, $2,486,360.56 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 155086 through 155351).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance and Municipal Court non-
criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of$272,837.61,
and, of that amount, authorize $207,156.61 be turned over for collection.
(c) Renewal of Contract for Prosecutor Services:
To approve the renewal contract for Prosecutorial Services with Terry M. Tanner and
Raymond G. Hui and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
(d) Final Plat—Loviisa Farms II, Phase 7 (Aho Construction) (MF#FP06-003):
To approve the final plat for Loviisa Farms II, Phase 7.
(e) Resolution No. 2962, a Resolution accepting work performed by Gelco Services,
under contract for the 2005 Sewer Lining Project No. 05-1-15.
To approve Resolution No. 2962, accepting the work performed by Gelco Services under
contract for the 2005 Sewer Lining Project No. 05-1-15.
(f) Resolution No. 2963, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing
to consider the vacation of a portion of Chestnut Avenue.
To approve Resolution No. 2963, 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. 2964, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing
to consider the vacation of a portion of East George Street and a portion of East Adelia
Street.
To approve Resolution No. 2964, fixing 7:00 p.m., July 17, 2006 as the time and date for
a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
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(h) Cancellation of Business Meeting:
To cancel the July 3, 2006, Business Meeting.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik reported on the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board meeting.
Mayor Olson attended the annual Juneteenth Pageant and Parade, the Washington Round
Table meeting at Battelle and attended a dinner in honor of the friendship between the
Republic of Peru and the State of Washington.
Mr. Larsen attended the Pasco Downtown Development Association meeting, the
Emergency Medical Services meeting and Benton-Franklin Council of Governments
Board Meeting. He also reported he took part in the Juneteeth parade.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation—A Portion of East Clark Street (MF#VAC-06-006):
Mr. David McDonald, City Planner, explained the details of the Vacation.
Ordinance No. 3778, an Ordinance vacating a portion of East Clark Street.
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.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3778, vacating a portion of East
Clark Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded.
Motion carried.
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2006-2011:
Council and Staff discussed the Transportation Plan.
Resolution No. 2965, a Resolution adopting the revised and extended Comprehensive
Street, Storm Drain and Bridge Programs for the City of Pasco.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 2965, thereby adopting the
City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2007 through 2012. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Fireworks Violations:
Council and Staff dicussed the proposed Ordinance.
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Ordinance No. 3779, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, designating the
Possession and Use of Fireworks as a Civil Infraction amending Section 16.40.110 and
Section 16.40.180.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3779, making the possession
and use of fireworks a civil infraction and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried.No—Larsen.
NEW BUSINESS:
Award Lewis Street/"A" Street Connector, Project No. 06-3-06:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Lewis Street/"A" Street
Connector, Project No. 06-3-06 to Transtate Paving Company for the total amount of
$459,035.80 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr.
Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Ms. Loretta Welch, 1808 E. Adelia, thanked Council for the April 30,2006, Proclamation
recognizing the 57th anniversary of St. James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
She also suggested the City Noise Ordinance be posted in neighborhoods around the city.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joy 1 n, Mayor Sandy Ken rthy, Deputy City erk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of July, 2006.
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