HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.03.03 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2008
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, Tom
Larsen, Joyce Olson, Matt Watkins and A] Yenney.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works
Director; David McDonald, City Planner; Michael McShane, City Engineer; Denis
Austin, Police Chief and Robert Blain, Associate Engineer.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 19, 2008.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,386,776.39 ($101,343.28 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4915 and 4919; and, $1,285,433.11 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 164632 through 164837).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,366,607.52, Voucher Nos. 37541 through
37682; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30021343 through 30022080.
(c) TPA Budget Amendment:
To approve the transfer of$104,000 from the reserve account within the TPA budget to
be used for promotional project expenditures.
(d) Disposal of Surplus Property:
Resolution No. 3069, a Resolution authorizing the sale of forfeiture/unclaimed asset
property surplus to city needs.
To approve Resolution No. 3069, authorizing the sale of forfeiture and unclaimed
weapons that are considered surplus to city needs.
Resolution No. 3070, a Resolution authorizing the sale of seized/asset forfeiture
property surplus to city needs.
To approve Resolution No. 3070, authorizing the sale of a seized/forfeiture vehicle
considered surplus to city needs.
(e) Resolution No. 3071, a Resolution accepting the donation of certain real
property located on Clark Street.
To approve Resolution No. 3071, accepting the donation of certain real property located
on Clark Street.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting.
Mr. Yenney reported on the Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee Awards
Banquet.
Mr. Garrison attended the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting.
Mayor Olson also attended the Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee Awards
Banquet.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Alley Vacation—A portion of the alley in Block 5,Longs First Addition (MF#VAC-
08-002):
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed vacation noting that the gas
company and property owner need to make provision for an existing gas line.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
VACATION.NO ONE RESPONDED TO THE INVITATION TO SPEAK.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to continue the public hearing to the March 17 regular
meeting. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Easement Vacation—Waterline Easement at Tri-Cities Prep (MF#VAC-08-001):
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed 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. 3854, an Ordinance vacating a waterline easement in Lot 1, Short
Plat 2005-15.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3854, vacating a portion of the
waterline easement filed under Auditor's File#1590567 located on Lot 1, Short Plat
2005-15 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to accept the dedication deed from Tri-Cities Prep-A
Catholic High School for a waterline easement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Street Vacation—A portion Chestnut Avenue (MF #VAC-07-006):
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed 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,M YOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
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Ordinance No. 3855, an Ordinance vacating a portion of South Chestnut Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3855, vacating a portion of
South Chestnut Avenue and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Amendment No. 7 to Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHill:
Mr. Alberts explained the details of the proposed amendment.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Amendment No. 7 to the February 22, 2005
Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHil1 authorizing additional professional
engineering services not to exceed $82,700 for the 2008 WWTP Expansion (Solids
Thickening Facilities) Project No. 08-1-02 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Court Street Widening Phase II—Project No. 07-3-01:
Mr. McShane explained the details of the proposed project.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Court Street Widening
Phase II Project No. 07-3-01 to Granite Northwest, Inc., dba Transtate Asphalt in the
amount of$1,374,897.00 plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to
sign the contract documents. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll
Call vote.
Special Permit—Off-site parking lot for the Pasco Flea Market on East Lewis Place
(Bill Robinson) (MF #07-013 SP):
Council and staff discussed the special permit process and clarified understanding
of some of the conditions.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the location of an off-
site parking lot for the Pasco Flea Market as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Watkins noted work has begun on the Court St. pedestrian overpass.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
J e son, Mayor San Ty kenwdlhy, Deputy CivkC lerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 171h day of March 2008.
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