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Home My WebLink About2007.11.05 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Joe Jackson, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, and Matt Watkins, Excused: Rebecca Francik. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; David McDonald, City Planner; Michael McShane, 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 October 15, 2007. Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated October 29,2007. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,850,366.56 ($249,956.84 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4822, 4828 and 4833 and $1,600,409.72 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 162764 through 163041). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,582,649.26, Voucher Nos. 37127 through 37245; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30019439 through 30019915. (c) Final Plat—Northwest Commons,Phase 2 (EE Properties LLC)(MF#FP07- 006): To approve the final plat for Northwest Commons, Phase 2. (d) Resolution No. 3046, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sharpe & Preszler, Inc., under contract for the Road 34 to "A" Street Water Line, Project No. 05-2-03. To approve Resolution No. 3046, accepting the work performed by Sharpe& Preszler, Inc., under contract for the Road 34 to "A" Street Water Line, Project No. 05-2-03. (e) Resolution No. 3047,a Resolution accepting work performed by Shoemaker Excavation, Inc.,under contract for the 2007 West Pasco Sewer Extension (Ella & Road 36), Project No. 07-1-01. To approve Resolution No. 3047, accepting the work performed by Shoemaker Excavation, Inc., under contract for the 2007 West Pasco Sewer Extension(Ella and Road 36), Project No. 07-1-01. (f) Resolution No. 3048,a Resolution accepting work performed by Goodman & Mehlenbacher Ent. Inc., under contract for the Livingston and Road 48 Water Main Extension,Project No. 06-2-04. To approve Resolution No. 3048 accepting the work performed by Goodman& Mehlenbacher Ent. Inc., under contract for the Livingston& Road 48 Water Main Extension, Project No. 06-2-04. (g) Resolution No. 3049, a Resolution accepting work performed by Transtate Paving Company under contract for the Road 68 Widening West Side Phase 1, Project No. 06-3-05. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2007 To approve Resolution No. 3049, accepting the work performed by Transtate Paving Company, under contract for the Road 68 Widening West Side Phase I, Project No. 06-3- 05. 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 recognized two Tri Cities Prep students in the audience. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting, the Tri- Cities Visitor& Convention Bureau Board meeting and the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Watkins reported on his visit to the city's new CyberStop computer center in East Pasco. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Mayor Olson attended the Community Action Committee Board meeting, a"Results Oriented Management Accountability"workshop as a CAC representative and attended, with Mr. Garrison,the TRIDEC Awards luncheon. She also attended Columbia Basin College's Institute for Professional Development. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation: A Portion of Brown Street and 28th Avenue(MF#VAC-07-007): Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed vacation. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. Mr. Jan Tidrick, 1704 W. Octave, owns property on Brown St. and is in favor of the revision. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No.3840, an Ordinance vacating a portion of the intersection of West Brown Street and Road 28/28th Avenue. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3840, vacating portions of Brown Street and 28th Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2008 Property Tax Levy: Mr. Chase explained the options for the 2008 Property Tax Levy. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPERTY TAX LEVY. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. No action was taken. Council will set the levy on November 19. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2007 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Resolution No. 3050, a Resolution waiving competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of a replacement membrane for the existing 42-foot diameter Dystor manufactured by Siemens Water Technologies and, authorizing its purchase. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3050, waiving competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of a replacement membrane for the existing 42- foot diameter Dystor manufactured by Siemens Water Technologies and, authorizing its purchase. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Parking Ordinance Revision: Ordinance No. 3839, an Ordinance prohibiting parking on various streets, and amending Section 10.56.080 of the Pasco Municipal Code. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3839, adding parking restrictions on certain streets and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Special Permit: School Master Plan (Tri-Cities Prep) (9612 St. Thomas Drive) (MF# SP07-011): MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the Tri-Cities Prep Master Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Award Road 68 Reservoir Site Improvements (Landscaping) Project No. 07-2-06: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for Road 68 Reservoir Site Improvements (Landscaping)Project No. 07-2-06 to J&B Asphalt in the amount of $212,162.00 plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Award Sewer ULID #143 Project No. 06-1-08: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Sewer ULID#143 Project No. 06-1-08 to Watts Construction, Inc., in the amount of$2,040,668.50 plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Olson recognized Rick Miller, Franklin County Commissioner, in the audience. Mr. Hoffmann inquired about the recent Council Chamber audio system upgrade. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: &'n 4-U,JJ4� n� L 1/1, Joy 7,4-111 Mayor Sandy Kenw hy, Deputy City C rk PASSED and APPROVED this 191h day of November, 2007. 3