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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 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; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Jim Chase, Financial
Services Manager and Sarita Cooper, Utility Billing Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated April 16, 2007.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,909,251.26 ($103,321.93 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4730, 4732 and 4738 and, $1,805,929.33 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 159992 through 160284).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,647,212.32, Voucher Nos. 36130 through
36232; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30016255 through 30016741.
(c) Final Plat: Kelly's River Park Estates 2nd Addition (Jeff Kelly) (MF#FP07-
002):
To approve the final plat for Kelly's River Park Estates 2nd Addition.
(d) Resolution No. 3021, a Resolution establishing a Bikeway Plan for the City of
Pasco.
To approve Resolution No. 3021, accepting the Bikeway.Advisory Committee
recommendations on the Bikeway Plan and, establishing the same as the Bikeway Plan
for the City of Pasco.
(e) Resolution No. 3022, a Resolution accepting work performed by Landmark
Structures, under contract for the Road 68 Elevated Storage Reservoir Project No.
04-2-06.
To approve Resolution No. 3022, accepting the work performed by Landmark Structures
under contract for the Road 68 Elevated Storage Reservoir, Project No. 04-2-06.
(f) Resolution No. 3023, a Resolution accepting work performed by Allstar, Inc.,
under contract for the East Lewis Corridor Enhancement Project, Project No. 04-3-
08.
To approve Resolution No. 3023, accepting the work performed by Allstar, Inc., under
contract for the East Lewis Corridor Enhancement Project, Project No, 04-3-08,
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for April 2007 "Yard of the Month"
to:
Enrique and Rosario Diaz, 931 W. Park Street.
Ramon and Irma Sandoval, 1936 W. Ruby Street.
Allen and Cheryl Olberding, 5 Lavender Court.
Dale and Sylvia Erickson, 11804 Waters Edge Drive
Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for April 2007 "Business of the
Month Appearance Award"to:
Sterling Savings Bank, 1204 N. 20th Avenue.
Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Denis Austin, Chief of Police, proclaiming
May 13-19, 2007, "National Police Week" and May 15, 2007, "Peace Officers' Memorial
Day."
Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Lorri Hope, Benton Franklin Family Child Care
Association Representative, proclaiming May 11, 2007, "Child Care Providers
Appreciation Day."
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ANA/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Hoffmann attended the Tri-Mats Policy Committee to discuss STP funding
allocations and the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Meeting.
Ms. Francik reported on the Pasco Parks and Recreation Board Meeting and that she and
Mr. Jackson attended the Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann reported that a Spelling Camp representative expressed appreciation for
staff's assistance in complying with the Sign Code.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A Portion of North California Avenue(MF#VAC-07-004):
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.3826*, an Ordinance vacating a portion of North California Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to continue Ordinance No.3826, vacating a portion of
North California Avenue to the May 215 Regular Meeting. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
*Ordinance No. 3826 inadvertently was read into the record as Ordinance No. 3726,
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Jim Chase discussed the details of the proposed Ordinance.
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Ordinance No. 3827X, an Ordinance authorizing a change in the hydrant meter
refundable deposit amount and amending Chapter 3.07.160 of the Pasco Municipal
Code entitled "Water Use Fees."
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3827, providing for a change in
the Hydrant Meter Refundable Deposit Amount and amending Section 3.07.160 (D) of
the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
*Ordinance No. 3827 inadvertently was read into the record as Ordinance No. 3727.
Resolution No. 3024,a Resolution approving a design plan for East "A" Street.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3024, approving a design plan
for East "A" Street. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3025, a Resolution approving a Preliminary Plat for Broadmoor
Estates Phases 4 and 5.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3025, approving the
preliminary plat for Broadmoor Estates Phases 4 and 5. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointments to Planning Commission:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to appoint Joe Cruz to Position No. 5 and to reappoint
Ray Rose to Position No. 6 (both with the expiration date of 2/2/13), to the Planning
Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Comprehensive Independent Utility Rate Study:
Mr. Jim Chase explained the details of the proposed Rate Study.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the proposed agreement with HDR
Engineering, Inc., to conduct a Comprehensive Rate Study for the Water, Sewer,
Stormwater and Irrigation Utilities, Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Image Payment Processing Equipment Purchase:
Mr. Jim Chase explained the details of the proposed equipment purchase.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the purchase of equipment and services
included in the Image Payment Processing Proposal from Technology Unlimited, Inc.,
and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the related documents. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No— Larsen.
Golf Course Lease:
Council and Staff discussed the details of the proposed amendment.
MOTION; Mr. Garrison moved to approve Golf Course Lease Amendment No. 3 and,
further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion
carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
discuss collective bargaining; strategy and proposals.
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Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 8:04 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
J I e ? on, Mayor Sandy KenworAy, Deputy City Cl k
PASSED and APPROVED this 21"day of May, 2007.
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