HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.12.18 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 18, 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; Denis Austin, Police Chief, Doyle Heath, Utility
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 December 4, 2006.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,328,030.06 ($73,193.64 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4657, 4660 and 4661 and, $1,254,836.42 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 158043 through 158271).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, cemetery,
code enforcement and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts
receivable in the total amount of$191,032.18 and, of that amount, authorize $133,384.20
be turned over for collection.
(c) Comprehensive Plan Update Contract:
To authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BHC Consultants in an
amount not to exceed$20,000.
(d) Resolution No. 2999, a Resolution authorizing the sale of Fire Department
and Code Enforcement Inspection Services miscellaneous personal property and
equipment surplus to City needs.
To approve Resolution No. 2999, authorizing the sale of Fire Department and Code
Enforcement Inspection Services miscellaneous personal property surplus to City needs.
(e) Resolution No. 3000, a Resolution accepting work by Mountain States
Construction Company, under contract for the Parks Maintenance
Facility/Cemetery Sales Office Project.
To approve Resolution No. 3000, accepting the work performed by Mountain States
Construction Company, under contract for the Parks Maintenance Facility/Cemetery
Sales Office.
(f) Resolution No. 3001, a Resolution accepting work performed by Apollo, Inc.,
under contract for the Ainsworth Overpass Railroad Crossing(SR397) Project No.
99-3-04.
To approve Resolution No. 3 00 1, accepting the work performed by Apollo, Inc., under
contract for the Ainsworth Overpass Railroad Crossing (SR397), Project No. 99-3-04.
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(g) Cancellation of Workshop Meeting:
To cancel the December 25, 2005 Workshop Meeting.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Olson acknowledged Ciara Duarte and Kylie Lynch, Pasco High School students
in the audience. Their instructor Rick Venable was also present.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik spoke to a local Scout Troop whose members are working toward earning
their Citizenship Merit Badge.
Mr. Garrison attended the TRIDEC Board Meeting.
Mr. Larsen attended the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting, Benton-Franklin
Council of Governments Board Meeting and the Emergency Services Board Meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Good Roads Association Board Meeting, BFCG Tri-Mats
Policy Advisory Committee and the Cable Bridge Run.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
2006 Budget Supplement:
Mr. Chase reviewed the proposed 2006 Budget Supplement.
Mr. Crutchfield explained the purpose of the Budget Supplement.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2006 BUDGET
SUPPLEMENT.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE, MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3810, an Ordinance amending the 2006 Annual Budget of the City of
Pasco by providing supplement thereto; by appropriating revenue received in excess
of estimated revenues for the current year and by providing transfer and
adjustment authority.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3810, amending the 2006
Operating Budget by providing a Supplement thereto in the amount of$7,123,600 and,
further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3811, an Ordinance relating to Supplemental Capital Improvement
Projects Budget for the Year 2006.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3811, amending the 2006 Capital
Improvements Budget by providing a Supplement thereto in the amount of$2,458,715
and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Resolution No. 3002, a Resolution authorizing interfund loans from the General
Fund to the Arterial Street Fund, the Community Development Block Grant Fund,
the Ambulance Service Fund, and the Equipment Rental-Operations and
Maintenance-Government Type Fund in the Total Sum of$1,505,000 and an
interfund loan from the Water/Sewer Utility Fund to the Equipment Rental
Operations and Maintenance-Proprietary Type Fund and to the Local Improvement
District Construction Fund for a total sum of$1,020,000, for a grand total of
$2,525,000.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3002, authorizing temporary
interfund loans from the General Fund to the Arterial Street Fund, the Community
Development Block Grant Fund, the Ambulance Service Fund and the Equipment Rental
Operations and Maintenance-Government Type Fund in the total amount of$1,505,000,
and from the Water/Sewer Utility Fund, to the Equipment Rental Operations and
Maintenance-Proprietary Type Fund and the LID Construction Fund in the total amount
of$1,020,000. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2007 Annual Operating and Capital Improvements Project Budgets:
Ordinance No. 3805, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for
the year 2007.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3805, adopting the 2007 Annual
Operating Budget and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3806, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects
Budget for the Year 2007.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3806, adopting the 2007 Capital
Projects Budget and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen, Hoffmann.
Ordinance No. 3812, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending
certain sections of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding building rental fees.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3812, amending PMC 3.07.040
setting fees for recreation facility use and, further,to authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 3813, an Ordinance concerning wages for Temporary Non-
Management, Non-Represented personnel for the Calendar Year 2007.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3813, revising the Temporary
Employee Wage Plan for 2007 and, further,to authorize publication by summary only:
Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.3814, an Ordinance relating to the waterworks utility of the City,
including the sanitary sewerage system and the system of storm or surface water
sewers as a part thereof, amending Section 1, and Exhibits A and B, of Ordinance
No. 3794,which created Utility Local Improvement District No. 143 in order to
delete properties not benefited by the improvements, and otherwise ratifying and
confirming that ordinance.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3814, amending Ordinance No.
3794 deleting properties from ULID No. 143. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Police Traffic Safety Officers:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to accept the grant from Washington Traffic Safety
Commission as modified December 1, 2006 and, further, authorize the City Manager to
employ two additional police officers. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Livingston and Road 48 Water Main Extension Project,Project No. 06-2-04:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Livingston and Road 48
Water Main Extension Project, Project No. 06-2-04 to Goodman& Mehlenbacher Ent.
Inc., in the amount of$148,693.64 including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor
to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll
Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Council and Staff discussed the progress being made in determining the City's
involvement with PDDA.
Mr. Alberts presented options for improving the Rd 100/1-182 interchange. Council
concurred with moving forward on Alternate 2, signalization only.
Mr. Crutchfield noted the first regular meeting in January will be held on Tuesday,
January 2.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:58 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes to
establish sales price or lease amount for real estate.
Mayor Olson returned to the Council Chambers and noted Council will also discuss
litigation or potential litigation.
Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 8:35 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
ffe T on, Mayor Sandy Ken y, Deputy City lerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2007.
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