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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.07.17 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 17, 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 and Jim 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 June 19, 2006. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,885,804.16 ($63,503.64 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4565 and 4569 and, $1,822,300.52 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 155352 through 155603). To approve General Claims in the amount of $2,177,415.57 ($63,216.77 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4570 and 4574 and, $2,114,198.80 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 155604 through 155858). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,516,599.44, Voucher Nos. 34669 through 34826; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30010928 through 30011419. To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, code enforcement and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of$185,876.67, and, of that amount, authorize $136,323.49 be turned over for collection. (c) Baseball Stadium Improvements: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with SCM Consultants, Inc., for baseball stadium design and construction services and, further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. (d) Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services Rate Study: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the preparation of an Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services Utility Rate Study and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. (e) Resolution No. 2966, a Resolution urging that the Ainsworth Overpass be named in honor of Charles Kilbury. To approve Resolution No. 2966, urging the State Transportation Commission to name the Ainsworth Overpass in honor of Charles Kilbury. (f) Resolution No. 2967, a Resolution accepting work performed by Ray Poland & Sons, under contract for the Court Street Water and Sewer Line Extension, Project Nos. 03-1-06 and 03-2-04. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 17, 2006 To approve Resolution No. 2967, accepting the work performed by Ray Poland & Sons, under contract for the Court Street Water and Sewer Line Extension, Project Nos. 03-1- 06 and 03-2-04. (g) Appointments to Local Housing Trust Fund Oversight Committee: To appoint Joyce Olson, Rebecca Francik, Mike Garrison, and the Pasco Community & Economic Development Director to the Local Housing Trust Fund Oversight Committee. (h) July Workshop Schedule: To postpone the July 24 Workshop meeting to July 31, 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 June 2006 "Yard of the Month" to: Vincent and Maria Castro, 1124 W. Margaret Street Andrea Leiby, 1739 N. 18th Avenue Jorge and Abby Sanchez, 6408 Wrigley Drive Ron and Ginger Boom, 3011 Judemein Court Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for June 2006 `Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Best Western Pasco Inn& Suites, 2811 N. 20th Avenue VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Stan Strebel, Administrative& Community Services Director, introduced Ms. Debbie Clark, recently hired as the City Clerk/Administrative Specialist. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Watkins reported he and Mayor Olson, attended a"Conflict of Interest" seminar by City Attorney, Mr. Lee Kerr. Ms. Francik attended Governor Gregoire's Town Hall Meeting. Mr. Hoffmann attended the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee Meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Alley Vacation — Alley between 20th Avenue and Cartmell Street (MF #VAC-06- 010): Mr. David McDonald explained the details of the vacation. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3780, an Ordinance vacating the east/west alley abutting Block 2, Star Addition. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 17, 2006 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3780, vacating the east/west alley adjacent the south line of Block 2, Star Addition and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Street Vacation—All of Saint Fran Court(MF 9VAC-06-009): Mr. David McDonald explained the details of the vacation. Mr. Larsen recused himself from this issue due to association with the applicant. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to continue the public hearing to August 7, 2006,to allow staff more time to research an easement. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Larsen abstained. Street Vacation—Chestnut Avenue between "A" Street and "B" Street (MF #VAC- 06-011): Mr. David McDonald explained the details of the vacation. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3781, an Ordinance vacating a portion of South Chestnut Avenue. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3781, vacating South Chestnut Street lying between "A" Street and`B" Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Street Vacation—A Portion of North California Avenue (MF#VAC-06-008): Mr. David McDonald explained the details of the vacation. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3782, an Ordinance vacating a portion of North California Avenue. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3782, vacating a portion of North California Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Street Vacation—Portions of East George Street and East Adelia Street (MF #VAC- 06-012): Mr. David McDonald explained the details of the vacation. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3783, an Ordinance vacating portions of East George Street and East Adelia Street. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 17, 2006 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3783, vacating portions of East George Street and East Adelia Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Street Vacation—A Portion of North Fourth Avenue(MF#VAC-06-007): Mr. David McDonald explained the potential need for the subject right-of-way. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to deny the vacation request for a portion of North Fourth Avenue. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3784, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, Granting Cascade Natural Gas Corporation, a Washington Corporation, it successors, grantees and assigns the nonexclusive right, privilege, authority and franchise to construct, operate, maintain, remove, replace and repair existing and future pipeline facilities, together with equipment and appurtenances thereto, for the transportation and distribution of natural gas within and through the City of Pasco. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3784, approving the Franchise with Cascade Natural Gas Corporation and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. NEW BUSINESS: Special Permit: Rose Vista Hospice Center—Community Service Facility in an R-S- 12 Zone (Tri-City Chaplaincy) (MF#SP06-007): MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Special Permit for the Rose Vista Hospice Center, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Special Permit: Location of a Park—Village at Pasco Heights Park—Wrigley Drive (City of Pasco) (MF#SP06-006): MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Special Permit for the Village at Pasco Heights Park, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. Special Permit: Location of a Park--Casa Del Sol Park—Laredo Drive (City of Pasco) (MF#SP06-005): MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Special Permit for the Casa Del Sol Park, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. North Burden Parks (Casa Del Sol and Village at Pasco Heights) Development, Project No. 06-6-01: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the contract for the North Burden Parks Development Project to the low bidder, Jesse's Lawn Maintenance, in the amount of $482,298.35 including sales tax, for the base bid and Alternate 3, Alternate 4 (2 units) and Alternate 5. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roil Call vote. Road 68 Widening West Side, Phase 1,Project No. 06-3-05: 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 17, 2006 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Road 68 Widening West Side, Phase 1 Project No. 06-3-05 to Transtate Paving Company in the total amount of $55,175.00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Mark MacFarlan voiced a concern about potential traffic congestion throughout the Pasco plateau. Mr. Hoffmann inquired about the General Fund Operating Statement thru June 30th. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: C. nL Y,�Z/�v R,0 J 0 Joy 1 n, Mayor San y Ke o y, Deputy ity Cl k PASSED and APPROVED this 71h day of August, 2006. 4, 5