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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.06.16 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 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 June 9, 2008. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,771,898.00 ($98,918.95 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4979 and 4992 and, $2,672,979.05 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 166278 through 166512). 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$190,047.45 and, of that amount, authorize $151,207.99 be turned over for collection. (c) Appointments to Senior Services Advisory Committee: To reappoint Linda Hendrickson-Patrick to Position No. 3 on the Senior Services Advisory Committee, with an expiration date of 4/1/11. (d) Appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Council: To appoint Grace Adams to Position No. 1, and Tom Davenport to Position No. 2 on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council, both positions with an expiration date of 2/2/11. (c) Public Facilities District Board Appointment: To reappoint Mark Morrissette to Position No. 2 on the Public Facilities District Board of Directors with an expiration date of 7/14/12. (f) Amendments to Animal Control Operating Agreements: To approve Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Operating Jurisdiction Agreement for the Animal Control Authority and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (g) Renewal Agreement Prosecutorial Services: To approve the agreement for prosecutorial services and, further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2008 (h) Legislative Consultant Agreement: To approve the agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs for legislative consultant services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. (i) Resolution No. 3082, a Resolution accepting work performed by Planned and Engineered Construction, Inc., under contract for the 2007 Sewer Lining Project No. 07-1-04. To approve Resolution No. 3082, accepting the work performed by Planned & Engineered Construction, Inc., under contract for the 2007 Sewer Lining Project No. 07- 1-04. 0) Resolution No. 3083, a Resolution accepting work performed by A&B Asphalt under contract for the Road 28/Road 26/Brown Street Improvements Project No. 06-3-08. To approve Resolution No. 3083, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt,under contract for the Road 28/Road 26Brown Street Improvements Project No. 06-3-08. (k) Resolution No. 3084, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a Public Hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Washington Street and a Portion of 13th Lane. To approve Resolution No. 3084, fixing 7:00 p.m., July 21, 2008 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 5-2.No—Larsen, Yenney. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Hoffmann attended the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee meeting. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3866, an Ordinance relating to comprehensive land use planning and adopting a new GMA Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3866, establishing a new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco. Mr. Garrison seconded. MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to table this item to the July 21"regular meeting for more information on a potential liquefaction area designation. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes- Larsen, Olson, Yenney, Hoffmann. No— Watkins, Francik, Garrison. Resolution No. 3085, a Resolution adopting the revised and extended Comprehensive Street, Storm Drain and Bridge Programs for the City of Pasco. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3085,thereby adopting the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2009-2014. Mr. Garrison seconded. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to table this item to the July 7h regular meeting to conduct a public hearing. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Argent Road Widening from Road 76 to Road 84: 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2008 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the three-lane design for Argent Road adjacent to Chiawana High School. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve city payment of 50%of Road 84/Argent Road traffic signal and 100%of the sidewalk on the south side of Argent Road between Roads 76 and 84. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen, Yenney. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve city payment of$250,000.00 for Argent Road roadway improvements between Roads 76 and 84. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Garrison, Olson, Watkins, Francik. No— Hoffmann, Larsen, Yenney. Grand Old Fourth Agreement: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for co-sponsorship of the 2008 Grand Old Fourth and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign this agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Award Burden Boulevard Improvements Project: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Burden Boulevard Improvements to A&B Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of$58,960.00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Watkins commented on Council's roll as policymakers. Mr. Yenney complimented staff on the quality of the parks and recreation facilities. Mr. Hoffmann noted Volunteer Park is well maintained. Mr. Larsen also likes the parks. Mr. Strebel noted all 3 swimming pools had recent mechanical failures and closures. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to discuss enforcement actions with legal council. Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 8:18 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: C ' Joy' is Mayor Sandy Ke orthy, Deputy City Cl PASSED and APPROVED this 7t'day of July, 2008. 3