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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.05.19 Council Minutes MINUTES 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. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 19, 2008 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. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 19, 2008 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: '9 Jeyee-91sen,Mayor ro lfM Sandy Ke orthy, Deputy City lerk t-t.c� laa.fk'lnS PASSED and APPROVED this 2"d day of June, 2008. 3