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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.02.02 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2009 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; Denis Austin, Police Chief and Bob Gear, 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 January 20, 2009. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$321,738.99 ($342.00 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 169863 through 169864, $12,179.28 consisting of Claim Warrant numbered 169866 and, $309,217.71 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 169868 through 169942). (2008 EXPENSES) To approve General Claims in the amount of$637,943.15 ($62,883.03 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5137 and 5140, $22,269.00 consisting of Claim Warrant numbered 169865, $16,550.17 consisting of Claim Warrant numbered 169867, and $536,240.95 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 169943 through 170104). (2009 EXPENSES) To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,548,636.34, Voucher Nos. 39195 through 39302; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30027677 through 30028473. (c) Animal Shelter Building Review Committee: To approve participation in the Animal Control Authority facility planning committee and confirm the Mayor's appointment of Bob Hoffmann and A] Yenney to represent Pasco. (d) Resolution No. 3133, a Resolution adopting the name of"Desert Dunes Park" for the new park located on Cathedral Drive. To approve Resolution No. 3133, adopting the name of"Desert Dunes Park" for the new park located on Cathedral Drive as recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Council. (e) Resolution No. 3134, a Resolution accepting work performed by A&B Asphalt,Inc., under contract for the Reconstruction of Alley Approaches (Phase I), Project No. 07-3-04. To approve Resolution No. 3134, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc., under contract for the Reconstruction of Alley Approaches (Phase 1), Project No. 07-3-04. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2009 (f) Resolution No. 3135, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the Vacation of a portion of Montana Avenue. To approve Resolution No. 3 13 5, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2009 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation of that portion of Montana Avenue between Blocks 15 and 16, Frey's Addition. (g) Cancellation of Business Meeting: To cancel the February 17, 2009 Business Meeting. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Watkins attended the grand opening of Viera's Bakery on Burden Blvd. and testified in Olympia for the Public Facilities District legislation. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Service Board Meeting. Mr. Garrison, Ms. Francik, Mr. Yenney, Mr. Larsen and Mayor Olson reported on the Annual Employee Awards Banquet. Mayor Olson attended the TRIDEC Regional Outlook Forum at TRAC and reported on her meeting with Richland Mayor John Fox and Kennewick Mayor Tom Moak. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3905, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington amending Section 3.132 entitled "Transportation Impact Fees." Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed amendment. Ms. Renee Dahlgren, representing the Home Builders Assoc. of Tri-Cities, summarized their opposition to the increase of any impact fees. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3905, amending Chapter 3.132 entitled "Transportation Impact Fees"with an effective date of March 1, 2009 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Hoffmann. Resolution No. 3136, a Resolution entering into a Development Agreement with the Port of Pasco. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3136, approving the Development Agreement between the city and the Port of Pasco and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded.Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Resolution No. 3137, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for modifications to the Captain Gray Annex at 1102 N. 10th Avenue. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3137, approving a Special Permit for the modifications at the Captain Gray School Annex as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2009 Resolution No. 3138, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of the Children's Learning Center in the Bethany Worship Center at 1730 W. Park Street. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3138, approving a Special Permit for the location of the Children's Learning Center in the Bethany Worship Center at 1730 W. Park Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: The Transpo Group Downtown Mobility Study: Council and staff discussed the details of the study. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the January 2009 Downtown Mobility Study prepared by The Transpo Group. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No — Hoffmann. I-182/Road 68 Options Feasibility Study: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the January 20, 2009 I-182/Road 68 Options Feasibility Study prepared by The Transpo Group. Mr. Garrison seconded. MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to amend the motion stating that no curb will be installed on Burden Blvd. near Rd. 68 without Council approval. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Original motion, as amended, carried unanimously. Raw Water Pumphouse Roof Replacement Project No. 08-2-05: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the bid for the Raw Water Pumphouse Roof Replacement Project No. 08-2-05 to Vincent Brothers in the amount of$129,994.00 plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Baseball Stadium Scoreboard Project: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to accept the proposal of Daktronics for the GESA Stadium Electronic Scoreboard Replacement project in the amount of$139,820.00, including sales tax and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Volunteer Park Pavilion Concrete Platform Project No. CDBG 08-007-A: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to reject the bids received for the Volunteer Park Pavilion Concrete Platform Project No. CDBG 08-007-A and, further, authorize staff to re-bid the project. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Yenney inquired about the status of staff's report to Council regarding the McNary Shoreline Management Plan. Mr. Crutchfield announced that Mr. Strebel, Administrative and Community Services Director, will be appointed Deputy City Manager as soon as his current position is filled. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2009 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: C- -I-U ()Lyt"- � Lltt4f Joy Ol n, Mayor Sandy Ken y, Deputy City Cl k PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of March, 2009. 4