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Home My WebLink About2008.12.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor Pro-Tem. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Joyce Olson was excused. 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; Michael McShane, City Engineer, Doyle Heath, Utility Engineer, Jim Chase, Financial Services Manager 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 November 17, 2008. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,187,976.30 ($65,609.75 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5093 and 5097 and, $1,122,366.55 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 168958 through 169162). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,751,769.61, Voucher Nos. 38958 through 39044; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30026628 through 30027148. (c) Professional Services Agreement for Memorial Pool Remodel: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with ORB Architects for design and construction services for Memorial Pool and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. (d) Resolution No.3122, accepting work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc., under contract for the Sacagawea Heritage Trail Phase 2,Project No. 06-6-02. To approve Resolution No. 3122, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc., under contract for the Sacagawea Heritage Trail Phase 2, Project No. 06-6-02. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting. Mr. Garrison attended the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Watkins spoke to Boy Scout Troop #258 about City government. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Alley Vacation: A portion of the north/south alley in Block 10 Gantenbein's Addition (NIF#VAC08-011). 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 2008 Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE, MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3890, an Ordinance vacating a portion of the north/south alley in Block 10, Gantenbein's Addition. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3890,vacating a portion of the north/south alley in Block 10 Gantenbein's Addition and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Final Assessment Roll for Sewer ULID 143 (continued from 1113108). Council and staff discussed the final assessment roll. MAYOR WATKINS CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ASSESSMENT. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3891, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington,approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Utility Local Improvement District No. 143 for the expansion and extension and improvement of the sewer collection system of the city,west of Road 100, as provided by Ordinance No. 3794, as amended by Ordinance No.3814,and levying and assessing a part of the cost and expense thereof against the several lots, tracts,parcels of land and other property as shown on the assessment roll. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3 89 1, approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Utility Local Improvement District No. 143. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen. 2009 Annual Operating and Capital Projects Budgets. Mr. Chase explained the details of the proposed budgets. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2009 ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGETS. Mr. Ed Thiessen, 10018 W. Argent Rd., inquired about improvements needed to the water system in W. Pasco. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3892, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for the Year 2009. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 3 892, for consideration of the 2009 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Franeik seconded. Motion carried 5-1.No—Hoffmann. Ordinance No. 3893, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2009. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 2008 MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 3893, for consideration of the 2009 Capital Projects Budget. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 4-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Resolution No. 3123, a Resolution approving the preliminary plat for Heritage Village Phase 5. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3123, approving the preliminary plat for Heritage Village Phase 5. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3124, a Resolution approving a planned density development preliminary plat for Three Rivers Crossing Division II. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3124, approving the preliminary plat for Three Rivers Crossing Division H. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3894, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Sections 1.10.020 through 1.10.060, 1.10.090 and 1.10.130 of the Pasco Municipal Code defining Voting Districts. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3894, amending PMC Chapter 1.10 regarding voting districts and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3895, an Ordinance amending Section 2.16.010 relating to Councilmember salaries. MOTION: Mr. Hoffinann moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3895, amending Section 2.16.010 relating to Councilmember salaries and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried 4-2.No—Larsen, Garrison. 2009 COLA for Non-Represented Employees: Ordinance No. 3896, an Ordinance concerning wages for certain Non-Management, Non-Represented personnel for the calendar year 2009. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3896, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the non-represented, non-management wage plan for year 2009 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3897, an Ordinance concerning the salaries for Management positions for the calendar year 2009. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3897, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the management salary plan for year 2009 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Francik seconded. Motion carried 5-1.No—Larsen. NEW BUSINESS: Library Remodel and Temporary Closure: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the First Addendum to the Library Services Contract with the Mid-Columbia Library District for remodeling at the Pasco Library and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the document. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 2008 Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHill: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to the July 7, 2008 Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHill to provide design services for the West Side Water Treatment Plant at a lump sum fee of$761,400 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen. Special Permit: Location of a Water Treatment Plant in an R-S-12 District (City of Pasco) (MF#SP08-009): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the special permit for the location of a new water treatment plant in the 11300 block of West Court Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Location of a Church (World Life Christian Center) in the Broadmoor Square Mall(MY 4SP08-008): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to table the permit request for 2 weeks to receive clarification from the Planning Commission on findings of fact#12 & 13 relating to parking. Motion died for lack of second. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the special permit for the location of the World Life Christian Center in suites 176, 180 and 184 of Broadmoor Square, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Francik. Special Permit: Location of a College/Technical School(Charter College) in the Broadmoor Square Mall(MY#SP08-010): MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the special permit for the location of a college/technical school in suites 208 and 216 of Broadmoor Square, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council and staff discussed an inquiry by IAFF#1433 regarding an old city fire truck. Mayor Watkins noted the December meeting schedule is Dec. 8 —workshop, Dec. 15 — regular meeting. The next meeting will be a regular meeting on January 5h. Mr. Crutchfield noted City Hall will be closed December 25 &26h and January I &2°d. Mayor Watkins announced a joint meeting with Council and the County Commissioners is planned in the near future. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ditmn Joy e Ol fi�layor Sandy Kenw rthy, Deputy C ty Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 15'h day of December, 2008. 4