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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.04.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 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 Al Yenney. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; David McDonald, City Planner; Michael McShane, City Engineer and Reuel Klempel, Plant 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 March 17, 2008. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,012,448.57 ($118,928.86 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4935, 4940 and 4945 and, $1,893,519.71 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 165091 through 165403). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,637,868.96, Voucher Nos. 37683 through 37782; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30022081 through 30022576. (c) Deed for Future Street Right-of-Way (MF#INF008-022): To accept the deed from the owners of Parcel #116-020-010 for a portion of the Convention Drive right-of-way. To accept the temporary construction easement from the owners of parcel #116-020-010 for a portion of Convention Drive and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign said easement. To authorize the City Manager to sign the indemnity agreement associated with the Convention Drive construction easement. (d) Schematic Design Services, Police Station and Court Facilities: To approve Amendment No. 1 to the April 17, 2007 Professional Services Agreement with CKJT Architects, authorizing schematic/design services not to exceed $122,850 for the Pasco Police Station and Municipal Court Facilities and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. (e) Resolution No.3072, a Resolution authorizing application(s) for federal funding assistance for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program project to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) as provided in the LWCF Act of 1965, as amended. To approve Resolution No. 3072, authorizing application for federal funding assistance for the Sacagawea Heritage Trail Phase 3. (f) Resolution No.3073, a Resolution approving the purchase of certain real property by the Park Development Fund. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2008 To approve Resolution No. 3073, approving the purchase of property adjacent to Highland Park. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Mac Miller addressed Council regarding a rock in Volunteer Park. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mayor Olson attended the Latino Business Expo and Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber Gala Dinner Awards. Mr. Watkins attended the dedication of the Community Unitarian Universalist Church Building. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting,the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities meeting, and a meeting on global warming. Mr. Hoffman attended the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board meeting. 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): MAYOR OLSON RECONVENED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ALLEY VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3856, an Ordinance vacating a portion of the North/South and East/West alley in Block 5,Longs First Addition. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3856, vacating a portion of the alley in Block 5, Longs First Addition and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to accept the dedication deed from Benjamin Lee for an alley in Block 5, Longs First Addition. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: "For Hire Vehicles" Licensing Requirements/Fees: Ordinance No. 3857, an Ordinance amending Section 3.07.050 "Business Licenses" of the Pasco Municipal Code. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordnance No. 3857, amending Section 3.07.050 (BB) Business Licenses and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3858, an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.45 "For-Hire Vehicles" of the Pasco Municipal Code. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2008 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordnance No. 3858, amending Chapter 5.45 For-Hire Vehicles, of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3074, a Resolution conditionally designating the City of Pasco as the Local Redevelopment authority for the Wagenaar Army Reserve Center. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3074, conditionally designating the City of Pasco as the Local Redevelopment Authority for the Wagenaar Army Reserve Center. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Award Sacagawea Heritage Trail Phase 2, Project No. 06-6-02: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Sacagawea Heritage Trail Phase 2 Project No. 06-6-02 to A&B Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of$516,094.65, which includes Alternate 1 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Olson recognized students in the audience from Richland High School and Columbia Basin College. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to discuss collective bargaining strategy and proposals. Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 7:42 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: dM.4,L L 0J�- � Joyc lso , Mayor Sandy Kenw4dhy, Deputy City CIA PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of April, 2008. 3