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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.11.20 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor Pro-Tem. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Joe Jackson, Tom Larsen, and Matt Watkins. Absent: Joyce Olson. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Doug Bramlette, City Engineer; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Cruz Gonzalez, Block Grant Coordinator 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 November 6, 2006. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,673,131.80($96,233.76 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4635 and 4638 and, $1,576,898.04 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 157619 through 157829). 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 $195,974.84 and, of that amount, authorize $136,777.90 be turned over for collection. (c) 2007 Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Dispatch Services: To approve the 2007 Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for Emergency Dispatch Services and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (d) 2007 Interlocal Agreement for Correctional Facilities Use: To approve the 2007 Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for Correctional Facilities Use and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (e) Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Contract Extension: To approve the Amendment to the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium Recipient Contract Agreement dated November 30, 2005 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment. (f) Resolution No. 2991, a Resolution authorizing the transfer of personal property surplus to City needs. To approve Resolution No. 2991, authorizing the transfer of personal property surplus to City needs. (g) Resolution No. 2992, a Resolution accepting work performed by Nelson Well Drilling, Inc., under contract for the 2006 Irrigation Improvements—New Well, Project No. 06-7-01. To approve Resolution No. 2992, accepting the work performed by Nelson Well Drilling, Inc., under contract for the 2006 Irrigation Improvements—New Well, Project No. 06-7- 01. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 2006 (h) Resolution No. 2993, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington, fixing a time and place for hearing on the final assessment roll for Utility Local Improvement District No. 142, and directing that notice thereof be given in the manner required by law. To approve Resolution No. 2993, setting 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2007 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider the Final Assessment Roll for ULID No. 142. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Hoffman reported on the Good Roads Association Board Meeting on November 151h Mr. Larsen attended the Benton Franklin Council of Governments Board Meeting. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services: Ordinance No. 3799, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, establishing a monthly Ambulance Utility Service Fee, amending Chapter 3.05 entitled "Ambulance Service Fund." MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3799, establishing a monthly Ambulance Utility Service Fee, amending Chapter 3.05 entitled "Ambulance Service Fund," and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 4-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. Ordinance No. 3800, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, establishing the Fees for Services, amending Section 3.07.010 entitled "Ambulance." MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3800, establishing the Fees for Services and amending Section 3.07.010 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Ambulance," and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 4-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. Ordinance No. 3801, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, creating Chapter 5.05 entitled "Ambulance Service." MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3801, creating Chapter 5.05 entitled "Ambulance Service,"and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 4-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. Setting the 2007 Property Tax Levy: Ordinance No. 3802, an Ordinance providing for the 2007 Ad Valorem Tax Levy, a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds and a levy for the 2002 Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the City of Pasco in accordance with state law. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3802, providing for the 2007 Ad Valorem Tax Levy, a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds and the 2002 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen. Ordinance No. 3803, an Ordinance preserving property tax levy capacity in the City of Pasco,Washington for fiscal years after 2007 in accordance with state law. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 2006 MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No.3803, preserving property tax levy capacity for fiscal years after 2007 in accordance with state law. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Bargaining Contract for Fire Department Represented Employees: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1433 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Purchase of 2607 W. Brown Street: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the purchase of real property located at 2607 W. Brown Street and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effect the purchase. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro-Tem Watkins asked Council for volunteers to work with the Pasco Downtown Development Association to identify an appropriate path forward for the City's involvement with PDDA. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Joy Ol n, Mayor Sandy Kenw rthy, Deputy City Cler j PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of December, 2006. O 3