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Home My WebLink About2006.12.04 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 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, Torn 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; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; 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 20, 2006. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$866,126.78 ($112,636.05 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4641 and 4642 and, $753,490.73 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 157830 through 158042). "1'o approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,479,561.78,Voucher Nos. 35568 through 35666; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30013605 through 30014091. (c) Resolution No. 2994, a Resolution accepting Broadmoor Boulevard and Sandifur Improvements, Project No. 05-3-05. To approve Resolution No. 2994, accepting the work performed by Transtate Paving Company under contract for the Broadmoor Boulevard/Sandifur Improvements, Project No. 05-3-05. (d) Resolution No. 2995,a Resolution accepting Broadmoor Boulevard and Chapel Hill Traffic Signal,Project No. 05-4-01. To approve Resolution No. 2995, accepting the work performed by Sierra Electric under contract for the Broadmoor Boulevard and Chapel Hill Traffic Signal, Project No. 05-4- 01. (e) Resolution No. 2996, a Resolution accepting 2005 Overlay Project, Project No. 05-3-01. To approve Resolution No. 2996, accepting the work performed by Transtate Paving Company under contract for the 2005 Overlay Project, Project No. 05-3-01. (f) Resolution No. 2997, a Resolution accepting 2006 Crack Seal Project, Project No. 06-3-02. To approve Resolution No. 2997, accepting the work performed by Pavement Surface Control under contract for the 2006 Crack Seal Project, Project No. 06-3-02. (g) Resolution No. 2998,a Resolution accepting Road 88 Sewer Extension Phase 1 Project, Project No. 05-1-14. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2006 To approve Resolution No. 2998, accepting the work performed by Ray Poland and Sons under contract for the Road 88 Sewer Extension Phase I Project, Project No. 05-1-14. 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: Mr. Garrison reported he attended the TRIDEC Board Meeting on November 29. Mr. Watkins and Mr. Larsen met with the Executive Committee of the Pasco Downtown Development Association to discuss the appropriate path forward to a more successful downtown. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Alley Vacation—East/West Alley in Block 8,Sylvester Park Addition (MF #VAC- 06-017): 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,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3804, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington vacating the East/West Alley in Block 8, Sylvester Park Addition. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3804,vacating the East/West Alley in Block 8, Sylvester Park Addition and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2007 Annual Operating and Capital Improvements Project Budgets: Mr. Jim Chase explained the details of the 2007 Operating Budget. Council and Staff discussed the details of the 2007 Operating Budget. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2007 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET. Mr. Brad Peck, 200 Rd 34, inquired about the proposed expenditures for TRAC. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No.3805, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for the year 2007. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 3805, for consideration of the 2007 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3806, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington Adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2007. Mr. Jim Chase explained the details of the 2007 Capital Projects Budget. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2006 Council and Staff discussed the details of the 2007 Capital Projects Budget. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2007 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 3806, for consideration of the 2007 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Sewer Rate Reduction: Ordinance No. 3807, an Ordinance authorizing a reduction in the Monthly Sewer Use Base Fees and amending Chapter 3.07.170 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Sewer Use Fees." MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3807, providing for a reduction in the Monthly Sewer Use Base Rates in 2007 and amending Section 3.07.170 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Sewer Use Fees" and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2007 COLA for Non-Represented Employees: Ordinance No. 3808, an Ordinance concerning wages for certain non-management, non-represented personnel for the calendar year 2007. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3808,providing a cast-of-living adjustment in the non-represented wage plan for year 2007 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3809, an Ordinance concerning the salaries for management positions for the calendar year 2007. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3809, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the management salary plan for year 2007 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: SR-395 Enhancement: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding enhancement of SR-395 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. Council and Staff discussed the details of this issue. Brad Peck, 200 Rd 34, noted the noxious weeds and fire hazard along SR 395. MOTION: Ms. Francik called for the question. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen. Original Motion carried unanimously. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2006 Visitor Services Contract with the Pasco Chamber of Commerce: Mayor Olson declared a conflict of interest because of her employment with the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro- Tem Watkins. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the agreement for Promotion of Tourism and Economic Development with the Greater Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Olson abstained. Mayor Pro-Tem Watkins turned the meeting back over to Mayor Olson. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: n r2 tcra)�i -4r-IAL Je'Jon- , ayor Sandy Ken orthy, Deputy City Cl k PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of December, 2006. 4