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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 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; David Jakeman, Acting City Attorney;
Stan Strebel, Administrative& Community Services Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works
Director; David McDonald, City Planner; 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 5, 2007.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$717,702.04 ($116,742.90 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4841 and 4845 and $600,959.14 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 163042 through 163255).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general accounts,
and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total
amount of$228,085.21 and, of that amount, authorize $175,887.84 be turned over for
collection.
(c) Amendment No. S to Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHill:
To approve Amendment No. 5 to the February 22, 2005 Professional Services Agreement
with CH2MHill authorizing additional professional engineering services not to exceed
$99,700 for the Court Street Widening Road 84 to Road 100 (Phase 2) Project No. 07-3-
01 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(d) Amendment No. 6 to Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHill:
To approve Amendment No. 6 to the February 22, 2005 Professional Services Agreement
with CH2MHill authorizing additional professional engineering services not to exceed
$176,900 for the 2008 WWTP Expansion(Solids Thickening Facilities) Project No. 08-
1-02 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(c) Tourism Promotion Area:
To approve the 2008 operating budget for the Tourism Promotion Area in the total
amount of$810,000.
(f) Final Plat—Linda Loviisa,Phase I (Aho Construction) (MF#FP07-007):
To approve the final plat for Linda Loviisa, Phase 1.
(g) Resolution No. 3051, a Resolution accepting work performed by Booth &
Sons Construction, Inc., under contract for the Office & Locker Room Expansion,
Phase II, Project No. 07-1-02.
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To approve Resolution No. 3 05 1, accepting the work performed by Booth& Sons
Construction, Inc., under contract for the Office& Locker Room Expansion, Phase II,
Project No. 07-1-02.
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:
Mr. Robert Dupuy, 6220 Richardson Rd., asked Council to support implementing the
Homeowners & Bank Protection Act as federal legislation.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Hoffmann attended the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board meeting,
the Our Lady of Lourdes expansion ground breaking ceremony and the Advisory
Committee for Aquatic Facilities meeting.
Mr. Garrison attended the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting.
Mr. Larsen attended the Pasco Downtown Development Association meeting and the
Benton-Franklin Council of Governments meeting.
Mayor Olson attended a reception celebrating the 10th anniversary of HAMMER, a
ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion of Con Agra Foods Processing Facility and a
ribbon cutting ceremony at Lourdes Medical Center new Gift Shop.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3841, an Ordinance providing for the 2008 Ad Valorem Tax Levy, a
levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds and a levy for the 2002
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the City of Pasco in accordance
with state law.
Council and Staff discussed the proposed 2008 Ad Valorem Tax Levy.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3841,providing for the 2008 Ad
Valorem Tax Levy, a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds and the
2002 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Mr. Jackson seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3842, an Ordinance preserving property tax levy capacity in the City
of Pasco,Washington for fiscal years after 2008 in accordance with state law.
Council and Staff discussed preservation of property tax levy capacity.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3842,preserving property tax
levy capacity for fiscal years after 2008 in accordance with state law. Mr. Jackson
seconded.
MOTION: Ms. Francik called for the question. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-
1. No—Larsen.
Original Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Olson, Watkins, Francik,
Garrison, Hoffmann, Jackson.No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 3843, an Ordinance changing the name of a portion of East Lewis
Street.
Council and Staff discussed the proposed name change.
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Mr. Al Yenney, 711 N B St., suggested dual street name signage on Hwy. 12.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3843, changing the name of a
portion of East Lewis Street to Heritage Boulevard and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 3844, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, creating
Chapter 14.11 entitled "Small Works Roster."
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3844, creating Section 14.11,
Small Works Roster and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joyce j ls Mayor Sandy Kenw y, Deputy biy Cleik
PASSED and APPROVED this 3`d day of December, 2007.
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