HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.07.21 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 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; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; David McDonald, City Planner;
Denis Austin, Police Chief and Debbie Clark, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 7, 2008.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,071,454.34 ($117,276.29 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5002, 5005 and 5008 and, $1,954,178.05 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 166848 through 167087).
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$165,924.83 and, of that amount, authorize $142,411.65 be
turned over for collection.
(c) Water Follies Insurance Requirements:
To approve Amendment No. I to the Agreement for Operation of the Water Follies Event
and, further,to authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment.
(d) Right-of-Way Dedication for Sandifur Parkway/Broadmoor Boulevard Signal
(MF#INF008-042):
To accept the deed from Dale Adams for a portion of the Sandifur Parkway/Broadmoor
Boulevard Right-of-Way.
(c) Civil Service Commission Appointments:
To confirm the City Manager's appointment of Coz Edwards to the Civil Service
Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Position No. 2 to expire 2/17/10.
To confirm the City Manager's appointment of Teri Cox to the Civil Service Commission to
fill the unexpired term of Position No. 3 to expire 2/17/12.
To confirm the City Manager's appointment of Janis Hastings to the Civil Service
Commission to fill Position No. 1,the term to expire 2/17/14.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mr. Crutchfield introduced Mr. Rick White, new Community& Economic Development
Director.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison reported on the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting.
Mr. Yenney attended the Corridor Enhancement Study Committee meeting.
Mr. Larsen attended the Benton Franklin Council of Governments meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation—A Portion of Washington Street and South 13th Lane(MF#VAC-08-
005):
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed vacation.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3869, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Washington Street and South
13th Lane.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3869, vacating a portion of
Washington Street and South 13th Lane and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Animal Control/Fees:
Ordinance No.3870, an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.02 "Animal Control' of the
Pasco Municipal Code.
MOTIO*: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3870, amending PMC Chapter 8.02
Animal Control and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3871, an Ordinance amending Section 3.07.020 "Animal Control' of the
Pasco Municipal Code.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3871, amending PMC Section
3.07.020 Fee Summary—Animal Control and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Potential Traffic Signal System at Broadmoor Blvd/Saint Thomas Drive:
Mr. Bruce Haldors, representing The Transpo Group,presented the findings of a study on
the potential signal.
Mr. Fran Forgette, representing developer Robert Young, explained the need for unrestricted
access to and from Broadmoor Blvd.
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Council and staff discussed the proposed traffic signal.
No action was taken. Council directed staff to meet with affected property owners to identify
an acceptable solution.
Solid Waste Contract—Fuel Surcharge:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Solid Waste Contract Amendment for fuel
surcharge and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen.
Lewis Street Overpass—CH2MHill:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the agreement with CH2MHi11 design services
for the Lewis Street Overpass on a time and material basis not to exceed $225,000 and,
further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
5-1. No—Larsen.
WSDOT Agreement for I-182/Road 68 Improvements:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the agreement with Washington State
Department of Transportation(WSDOT) for design and construction of right turn pocket and
slip lane at I-182/Road 68 in the amount of$212,484.30 and, further, authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:21 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
discuss enforcement action and litigation or potential litigation with the City Attorney and
the City Manager.
Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 8:40 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joyc is f, Mayor Sandy Kenk6rthy, Deputy City tlerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of August, 2008.
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