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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2, 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 and Denis Austin, Police Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated August 18, 2008.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,228,031.04 ($81,744.43 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5030 and 5033 and, $1,146,286.61 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 167573 through 167792).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,654,541.78, Voucher Nos. 38400 through
38667; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30024580 through 30025349.
(c) First Night Tri-Cities Agreement:
To approve the agreement with First Night Tri-Cities and, further, authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreement.
(d) Right-of-Way Dedication for Road 52 (MF#INF008-093):
To accept the deed from EE Properties LLC for a portion of the Road 52 Right-of-Way.
(e) Road 52 Utility Easement (MF#INF008-094):
To accept the utility easement from EE Properties LLC along the east side of Road 52.
Removed from Consent Agenda to allow for more staff research.
(f) Resolution No. 3099, a Resolution accepting work performed by Gamache
Landscaping, Inc., under contract for the Road 36 Pump Station Landscaping,
Project No. 07-2-09.
To approve Resolution No. 3099, accepting the work performed by Gamache
Landscaping, Inc., under contract for the Road 36 Pump Station Landscaping, Project No.
07-2-09.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for August 2008 "Yard of the
Month"to:
Zenen and Angela Hernandez, 205 N. Douglas Avenue
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Carlos and Lorena Figueroa, 2815 Wilcox Drive
Marvin and Grace Rudolph, 4805 Desert Plateau Drive
Jose and Tammy Segura, 5607 Saddle Creek Lane
Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for August 2008 "Business of the
Month Appearance Award"to:
Broadmoor Family Dentistry, 5701 N. Bedford Street
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney attended the Richland Town Hall Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A Portion of Colorado Avenue and Montana Avenue(MF
#VAC08-006):
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. 3876, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Colorado Avenue and
Montana Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3876, vacating a portion of
Colorado Avenue and Montana Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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.
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to
include Land Use Alternate No. 2 in the Comprehensive Plan and to adopt Ordinance No.
3866, establishing a new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—
Hoffmann.
Ordinance No. 3877, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, Creating
Section 1.01.170 "Judicial Appeals" and Amending Sections 5.27.180; 11.02.060 and
15.60.010 regarding Appeals.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3877, amending the Pasco
Municipal Code regarding "Judicial Appeals" and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3100, a Resolution awarding 2008 HOME CHDO Set-Aside Grant
totaling$92,253 to Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity Tri-Cities.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3100, awarding 2008 HOME
CHDO funds of$92,253 to Tri-County Partnership Habitat for Humanity of Tri-Cities.
Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Resolution No. 3101, a Resolution allocating estimated 2009 Federal Home Funds.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3 10 1, allocating estimated
2009 HOME Funds. Mr. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Program Manager for Administration of Community Housing Improvement
Program (CHIP) for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the HOME Consortium Contract with Kiemle
&Hagood Company to administer the City's CHIP program in an amount not to exceed
$104,347 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. Mr. Francik
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Reject Bids for Raw Water Pump Station Improvements Project No. 08-2-05:
Council and staff discussed this issue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to reject the bid received for the Raw Water Pump
Station Improvements Project No. 08-2-05 and, further, authorize staff to re-bid the
project. Mr. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Olson proposed discussing Council redistricting options during the month of
September. Council concurred.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joy Ols , Mayor Sandy Ke6jvdrthy, Deputy City lerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 15'' day of September, 2008.
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