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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 19, 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 Hoffinann, 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; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Paul Whitemarsh,
Recreation Services Manager and Doyle Heath, Utility Engineer.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 5, 2008.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,105,486.30 ($66,966.04 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4966 and 4972 and, $2,038,520.26 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 165862 through 166088).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general accounts,
miscellaneous accounts and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts
receivable in the total amount of$200,834.93 and, of that amount, authorize $126,027.65
be turned over for collection.
(c) Appointments to Planning Commission:
To reappoint Tony Schouviller to Position No. 7 and to appoint Jana Kempf to Position
No. 8 (both with the expiration date of 2/1/2014) to the Planning Commission.
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 Joyce Olson presented a Proclamation to Mike Reimer, Water Distribution Plan
Foreman, proclaiming May 18-24, 2008, "Public Works Week."
Mayor Olson and Mr. Crutchfield acknowledged Police Chief Denis Austin for his award
of"Chief of the Year," from the Washington State Crime Prevention Association.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Olson recognized students in the audience from Columbia Basin College.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Watkins reported he attended "One Washington" forum featuring WA State Speaker
of the House Frank Chopp.
Mr. Hoffmann and Mayor Olson commented on the Rd 54 Boat Launch Opening
Ceremony.
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Mr. Larsen reported on the Benton Franklin Council of Governments Board Meeting.
Ms. Francik reported on the WA State Public Works Board retreat.
Mayor Olson attended the annual Police Memorial Event at Columbia Park.
Mr. Hoffmann commented on the General Fund Operating Statement through April 2008,
noting Sales Tax revenue is ahead of budget.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Local Improvement District(LID)No. 144 for Road 90 and Road 92,North of
Sandifur Parkway.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed LID.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE LID.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3864, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, relating to city
street improvements; ordering the improvement to approximately 1300 feet of each
of Road 90 and Road 92, north of Sandifur Parkway, to city standards, to include
curb, gutter,storm drainage system, and power, all in accordance with Resolution
No.3075 of the City Council; establishing Local Improvement District No. 144, and
ordering the carrying out of the proposed improvements; providing that payment
for the improvements be made by special assessments upon the property in the
District, payable by the mode of"payment by bonds"; and providing for the
issuance and sale of local improvement district warrants redeemable in cash or
other short-term financing and local improvement district bonds.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3864, creating Local
Improvement District No. 144 for Road 90 and Road 92,North of Sandifur Parkway. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3863, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pasco,
Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the city at a special
election to be held therein on August 19,2008, in conjunction with the state primary
election to be held on the same date, of a proposition authorizing the city to issue
general obligation bonds in the principal amount of no more than $5,000,000 for
such lesser maximum amount as may be legally issued under the laws governing the
limitation of indebtedness), for the purpose of paying costs of renovating memorial
park swimming pool and acquiring, constructing and equipping a new outdoor
aquatic facility, the principal of and interest on such bonds to be payable from
annual property tax levies to be made in excess of regular property tax levies; and
designating the city attorney to receive notice of the ballot title from the Auditor of
Franklin County,Washington.
Council and staff discussed the details of the bond issue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3863,providing for submission
to the voters of the question of issuing bonds to finance the Aquatic Facilities Project.
Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Francik,
Olson, Garrison, Hoffmann, Watkins.No—Larsen, Yenney.
Ordinance No. 3865, an Ordinance amending PMC Chapter 17.05 dealing with the
height of wall sign lettering.
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MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3865, amending PMC Chapter
17.05 dealing with sign lettering and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3078, a Resolution establishing City policy on subdivision boundary
fencing standards.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed fencing standards.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3078, establishing city policy
for construction of subdivision boundary fences. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council Chambers Video Upgrade:
Council and Staff discussed the proposed upgrade.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Council Chambers video upgrade project
not to exceed $35,000 and, further, direct that the amount be included in the year-end
general fund supplemental budget. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—
Larsen.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the purchase of the Council Chambers video
system backup equipment not to exceed $16,000 and, further, direct that the amount be
included in the year-end general fund supplemental budget. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Jan Neuenschwander inquired about her letter of May 8 concerning her application for
appointment to the Planning Commission.
Council and staff discussed a draft letter of understanding outlining a Baseball Stadium
lease amendment concerning placement of a new sign near Burden Blvd.
Council and staff discussed the cost of design standards for a new office building at the
Baseball Stadium.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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PASSED and APPROVED this 2"d day of June, 2008.
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