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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.03.05 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2007 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; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Paul Whitemarsh, Recreation Services Manager and Jess Greenough, Field Division Manager. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 20, 2007. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,231,942.86 ($89,809.44 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4697 and 4700 and, $1,142,133.42 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 159178 through 159382). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,135,524.46, Voucher Nos. 35840 through 35992; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30015049 through 30015529. (c) Aquatic Facilities Planning: To approve the professional services agreement with ORB Architects and, further, to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(f)—New Business. (d) Appeal of Storm Water Rules: To approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bellevue and others to appeal the State of Washington Storm Water Management Rules and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (e) Golf Course Lease Committee: To concur in the Mayor's appointment of the following members of an ad-hoc committee to advise the City Council regarding proposed amendments to the golf course lease: Councilmember Mike Garrison and Park Board Members Duane Taber and Steve Putnam. (f) Resolution No.3012, a Resolution authorizing the sale of Administrative & Community Services and Police Department miscellaneous personal property and equipment surplus to city needs. To approve Resolution No. 3012, authorizing the sale of Administrative and Community Services Department and Police Department miscellaneous personal property surplus to city needs. (g) Resolution No. 3013, a Resolution authorizing the sale of seized/asset forfeiture property surplus to city needs. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2007 To approve Resolution No. 3013, authorizing the sale of seized/asset forfeiture property considered surplus to city needs. (h) Resolution No. 3014,a Resolution accepting work by MP Construction,Inc., under contract for the Police Locker Room Remodel Project. To approve Resolution No. 3014, accepting the work performed by MP Construction, Inc., under contract for the Police Locker Room Remodel Project. (i) Resolution No. 3015,a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Road 92. To approve Resolution No. 3015, fixing 7:00 p.m., April 2, 2007 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Watkins reported on the Tri-Cities Regional Centers Study Public Forums held last week in Richland, Pasco and Kennewick. He also participated in a motorcycle parade to a memorial service for a fallen Marine and thanked the Pasco Police for their presence and professional conduct. Mr. Larsen attended the Benton-Franklin Emergency Medical Services meeting. Mr. Hoffman reported he, Mayor Olson and Mr. Watkins toured a downtown building remodeled by a local business. Mayor Olson reported she has some conflicts serving on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee and would like Council to appoint alternates to the committee. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3822, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Chapter 5.25 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Special Events Permit." MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3822, amending Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 5.25 regarding Special Events and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Annexation: City/County Boundary Adjustments (MF#ANX07-001): MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the City/County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for revision of the Corporate Boundaries of the City and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Farming in a RT Zone(north of Harris Road and West Broadmoor Blvd.) (MF#SP06-015): Mr. Dave McDonald explained the details of the Special Permit request. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to set 7:00 p.m., April 2, 2007 as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider the Planning Commission recommendation for a farm in a RT zone under Master File#SP06-015. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2007 Office and Locker Room Expansion,Phase II,Project No. 07-1-02: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Office &Locker Room Expansion, Phase II, Project No. 07-1-02 to Booth& Sons Construction, Inc., in the amount of$119,116.48 including applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. TPA Budget Amendment: Mr. Crutchfield explained the details of the two budget amendments. Mr. Watkins recused himself from voting on the amendments because of his involvement with the Water Follies organization. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the $60,000 increase in the 2007 TPA budget for TPA staff salaries and, further, direct that the increased expenditure be included in the year-end supplemental budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Watkins abstained. TPA Budget Amendment for Advertising Campaign: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the TPA budget increase of$60,000 for wine and golf leisure travel advertising campaign and, further, direct that it be included in the year-end supplemental budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Watkins abstained. Aquatic Facilities Planning: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the professional services agreement with ORB Architects and, further,to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Ordinance Amending PMC for Disposition of Unclaimed Animals: Council and Staff discussed the proposed ordinance and agreed to place it on the March 19th agenda for consideration. Amendment to Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Animal Control,Designation of City of Pasco as Operating Jurisdiction: Council and Staff discussed the proposed amendment and agreed to place it on the March 19'' agenda for consideration. Appoint Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee Alternates: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to name alternates to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee as follows: for Mayor Olson, Robert Hoffman, for Ms. Francik, Matt Watkins, for Mr. Garrison, Mr. Larsen, Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:57 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel and to discuss collective bargaining strategies and proposals. Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 8:42 p.m. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2007 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: dft7Art n w� Jo a on, Mayor Sandy Ke orthy, Deputy City Perk PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of March, 2007. 4