HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.05.05 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 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; Bob Alberts, Public Works
Director; David McDonald, City Planner; Michael McShane, City Engineer; Denis
Austin, Police Chief and Greg Garcia, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated April 21, 2008.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,329,885.49 ($103,965.88 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4958 and 4961 and, $1,225,919.61 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 165631 through 165861).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,747,208.08, Voucher Nos. 37783 through
37895; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30022577 through 30023074.
(c) Resolution No. 3076, a Resolution accepting work performed by A&B
Asphalt under contract for the Court Street Widening(Road 68-Road 84), Phase 1,
Project No. 07-3-01.
To approve Resolution No. 3076, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc.,
under contract for the Court Street Widening (Road 68-Road 84), Phase 1, Project No.
07-3-01.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for April 2008 "Yard of the Month"
to:
Raul and Linda De La Mora, 931 W. Marie Street
John and Gayle Womak, 139 Willow Circle
Jim and Anna Sedgwick, 7 Marigold Loop
Joe and Ruth Welden, 7608 Bonilla Drive
Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for April 2008 "Business of the
Month Appearance Award" to:
Master Barbers, 120 N. 5th Avenue
Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Benton Franklin Community Action
Committee Executive Director, Judith Gidley and Family Development Coordinator, Joy
White, proclaiming May 9, 2008, "Child Care Providers Appreciation Day."
Judith Gidley invited Council to attend a Child Care Providers reception at Pasco Senior
Center on May 9t'.
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Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Denis Austin, Chief of Police, proclaiming
May 11-17, 2008, "National Police Week" and May 15, 2008, "Peace Officers' Memorial
Day."
Mayor Olson invited everyone to a Police Memorial Event at Columbia Park Flag Pole on
May 10'.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Bob Tippett, Pasco Public Facilities District Board President, presented Council with the
Pasco Public Facilities District Annual Report.
Mayor Olson recognized students in the audience from Columbia Basin College political
science class.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Watkins attended the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program.
Mr. Yenney attended the Seventeenth Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception and
gave welcoming comments at the Cinco de Mayo festival.
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting and the Cinco de
Mayo parade.
Ms. Francik attended the Seventeenth Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception.
Mayor Olson attended the Seventeenth Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception and the
Cinco de Mayo festival.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3860, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the
Zoning Classification of Short Plat 2008-09,R-S-1 (Suburban Residential) to R-1
(Low Density Residential)with a concomitant Agreement.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3860, granting a rezone for Short
Plat 2008-09 from R-1-S to R-1 with a concomitant agreement as recommended by the
Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Larsen moved to hold a closed record hearing to discuss traffic impact of
the rezone. Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Original Motion carried 6-1.No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 3861, an Ordinance amending Title 12 dealing with sidewalk and
driveway improvements.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3 86 1, amending PMC Title 12
dealing with sidewalks and driveways and, further, to authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3862, an Ordinance reducing the membership of the Senior Services
Advisory Committee.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to set the number of members of the Senior Services
Advisory Committee at five. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
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MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3862, reducing the membership
of the Senior Services Advisory Committee from nine to five and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
Resolution No. 3077, a Resolution establishing primary goals of the City of Pasco for
the ensuing calendar years 2008-2009.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3077, establishing primary
goals for the city for calendar years 2008-2009. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-
2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann.
NEW BUSINESS:
2008 Sewer Lining Project No. 08-1-04:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid including alternate area 4 for the
2008 Sewer Lining Project No. 08-1-04 to Insituform Technologies, Inc., in the amount
of$409,725.98 including tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Olson suggested putting the Swimming pool bond issue on the August ballot
instead of November.
Council discussed possible topics for Staff presentations at Workshop meetings.
Council and Staff discussed the possibility of including audio or video of Planning
Commission meetings in the packet when Council is considering a Planning
Commission's recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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PASSED and APPROVED this 19`h day of May, 2008.
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